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Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Mar 4 2025

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Clay Parties with the Men's Hockey Team

State of the Union buzz and a culture‑war flashpoint: the Team USA men’s Olympic hockey gold becoming a lightning rod after a celebratory call from President Trump. Clay recounts joining the U.S. team’s celebration at E11EVEN Miami, where players and fans sang the national anthem, Lee Greenwood and other patriotic anthems—viral videos that, in his view, capture a broader cultural shift among younger male athletes who are openly pro‑USA. The hosts argue this moment echoes America’s “Miracle on Ice” era, noting that while the historic upset came against the USSR, the 1980 gold was clinched versus Finland—and they spotlight how Walter Mondale and President Jimmy Carter publicly congratulated that team, contrasting yesterday’s normalcy with today’s backlash.

This is America

Clay introduces Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler and Jimmy’s Famous Seafood co-owner John Minadakis. John recounts watching the overtime game from church and his viral takedown of HuffPost after the outlet scolded Americans for cheering the hockey team. Loeffler praises Jimmy’s as an example of American small‑business excellence, symbolizing hard work, innovation, family tradition, and patriotism. Clay then breaks news live on air that Team USA has arrived at Andrews Air Force Base, greeted by applauding troops—an image the hosts call the purest representation of American exceptionalism.

Avoid Energy Vampires

Clay and Buck discuss why the men’s team’s unapologetic patriotism resonates so strongly, why the left’s negative reaction is backfiring, and how open displays of pride—like Quinn Hughes thanking the troops—deeply connect with everyday Americans. They argue that Democrats’ cultural instincts are increasingly out of step with normal people, especially young men, and explain how attempts to police humor, language, and celebration alienate voters.

Steal the Bacon!

Americans react to the controversy over Trump’s joking comment about having to invite the women’s team to avoid impeachment. Far from finding it offensive, most callers—especially female listeners—mock the outrage and argue the women’s decision not to attend the State of the Union is childish and politically motivated. Clay and Buck underscore that when Olympic athletes represent the United States, meeting the president is a patriotic honor regardless of party. They highlight polls showing Democrats increasingly struggle to relate to male voters, noting how effortlessly the Hughes brothers and their teammates embody a patriotic, masculine energy that resonates with young men across the country.

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Clay Parties with the Men's Hockey Team
State of the Union buzz and a culture‑war flashpoint: the Team USA men&rsquo;s Olympic hockey gold becoming a lightning rod after a celebratory call from President Trump. Clay recounts joining the U.S. team&rsquo;s celebration at E11EVEN Miami, where players and fans sang the national anthem, Lee Greenwood and other patriotic anthems&mdash;viral videos that, in his view, capture a broader cultural shift among younger male athletes who are openly pro‑USA. The hosts argue this moment echoes America&rsquo;s &ldquo;Miracle on Ice&rdquo; era, noting that while the historic upset came against the USSR, the 1980 gold was clinched versus Finland&mdash;and they spotlight how Walter Mondale and President Jimmy Carter publicly congratulated that team, contrasting yesterday&rsquo;s normalcy with today&rsquo;s backlash.
This is America
Clay introduces Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler and Jimmy&rsquo;s Famous Seafood co-owner John Minadakis. John recounts watching the overtime game from church and his viral takedown of HuffPost after the outlet scolded Americans for cheering the hockey team. Loeffler praises Jimmy&rsquo;s as an example of American small‑business excellence, symbolizing hard work, innovation, family tradition, and patriotism. Clay then breaks news live on air that Team USA has arrived at Andrews Air Force Base, greeted by applauding troops&mdash;an image the hosts call the purest representation of American exceptionalism.
Avoid Energy Vampires
Clay and Buck discuss why the men&rsquo;s team&rsquo;s unapologetic patriotism resonates so strongly, why the left&rsquo;s negative reaction is backfiring, and how open displays of pride&mdash;like Quinn Hughes thanking the troops&mdash;deeply connect with everyday Americans. They argue that Democrats&rsquo; cultural instincts are increasingly out of step with normal people, especially young men, and explain how attempts to police humor, language, and celebration alienate voters.
Steal the Bacon!
Americans react to the controversy over Trump&rsquo;s joking comment about having to invite the women&rsquo;s team to avoid impeachment. Far from finding it offensive, most callers&mdash;especially female listeners&mdash;mock the outrage and argue the women&rsquo;s decision not to attend the State of the Union is childish and politically motivated. Clay and Buck underscore that when Olympic athletes represent the United States, meeting the president is a patriotic honor regardless of party. They highlight polls showing Democrats increasingly struggle to relate to male voters, noting how effortlessly the Hughes brothers and their teammates embody a patriotic, masculine energy that resonates with young men across the country.
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Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Feb 24 2026

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Hour 1 centers on the State of the Union buzz and a culture‑war flashpoint: the Team USA men’s Olympic hockey gold becoming a lightning rod after a celebratory call from President Trump. Clay opens by previewing the night’s focus on the State of the Union (with Bill O’Reilly slated for Hour 2 analysis) and teases guests tied to small business and Jimmy’s Famous Seafood. He then recounts joining the U.S. team’s celebration at E11EVEN Miami, where players and fans sang the national anthem, Lee Greenwood and other patriotic anthems—viral videos that, in his view, capture a broader cultural shift among younger male athletes who are openly pro‑USA. The hosts argue this moment echoes America’s “Miracle on Ice” era, noting that while the historic upset came against the USSR, the 1980 gold was clinched versus Finland—and they spotlight how Walter Mondale and President Jimmy Carter publicly congratulated that team, contrasting yesterday’s normalcy with today’s backlash.

Clay and Buck drive the hour with the theme that “Democrats can’t be normal”—framing outrage at Kash Patel being in the locker room (to connect the team with the President for a congratulatory call and White House invite) as proof that legacy media and progressive pundits now politicize what used to be routine civic pride. They play up reactions from Don Lemon, The View, and others as examples of performative offense, then pivot to a broader branding argument: Republicans win culture by liking jokes and celebrating American exceptionalism, while the left, they say, defaults to grievance. The hosts also debate whether the U.S. women’s hockey team should attend the State of the Union—calling it a missed opportunity for bipartisan national recognition if they don’t—and contextualize the back‑and‑forth with Trump’s light “dad joke” about treating both teams equally, which they insist was harmless.

The hour widens into pop‑culture and geography: Clay floats that Miami (and South Florida) may have overtaken New York and Los Angeles as America’s cultural capital, citing the star‑magnet nightlife, business relocations, and patriotic energy he witnessed during the celebration. He also notes the Northeast blizzard that dropped heavy snow from Rhode Island to the New York metro, which even rerouted the hockey team to Miami—serendipity that supercharged the party atmosphere. Throughout, the hosts celebrate a record‑setting U.S. showing at these Winter Olympics (a new American best for gold medals this cycle) and the way “U‑S‑A” chants, grit (a star forward playing and scoring with a broken tooth), and visible pride cut through partisan static. Listeners chime in via talkbacks—correcting the 1980 final opponent, ribbing Clay about the nightclub coincidence, and cheering the team—while Clay closes by returning to the core message: the Olympic victory is more than a sports headline; it’s a metaphor for American toughness, unity, and optimism heading into the State of the Union.

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Hour 1 centers on the State of the Union buzz and a culture‑war flashpoint: the Team USA men&rsquo;s Olympic hockey gold becoming a lightning rod after a celebratory call from President Trump. Clay opens by previewing the night&rsquo;s focus on the State of the Union (with Bill O&rsquo;Reilly slated for Hour 2 analysis) and teases guests tied to small business and Jimmy&rsquo;s Famous Seafood. He then recounts joining the U.S. team&rsquo;s celebration at E11EVEN Miami, where players and fans sang the national anthem, Lee Greenwood and other patriotic anthems&mdash;viral videos that, in his view, capture a broader cultural shift among younger male athletes who are openly pro‑USA. The hosts argue this moment echoes America&rsquo;s &ldquo;Miracle on Ice&rdquo; era, noting that while the historic upset came against the USSR, the 1980 gold was clinched versus Finland&mdash;and they spotlight how Walter Mondale and President Jimmy Carter publicly congratulated that team, contrasting yesterday&rsquo;s normalcy with today&rsquo;s backlash.
Clay and Buck drive the hour with the theme that &ldquo;Democrats can&rsquo;t be normal&rdquo;&mdash;framing outrage at Kash Patel being in the locker room (to connect the team with the President for a congratulatory call and White House invite) as proof that legacy media and progressive pundits now politicize what used to be routine civic pride. They play up reactions from Don Lemon, The View, and others as examples of performative offense, then pivot to a broader branding argument: Republicans win culture by liking jokes and celebrating American exceptionalism, while the left, they say, defaults to grievance. The hosts also debate whether the U.S. women&rsquo;s hockey team should attend the State of the Union&mdash;calling it a missed opportunity for bipartisan national recognition if they don&rsquo;t&mdash;and contextualize the back‑and‑forth with Trump&rsquo;s light &ldquo;dad joke&rdquo; about treating both teams equally, which they insist was harmless.
The hour widens into pop‑culture and geography: Clay floats that Miami (and South Florida) may have overtaken New York and Los Angeles as America&rsquo;s cultural capital, citing the star‑magnet nightlife, business relocations, and patriotic energy he witnessed during the celebration. He also notes the Northeast blizzard that dropped heavy snow from Rhode Island to the New York metro, which even rerouted the hockey team to Miami&mdash;serendipity that supercharged the party atmosphere. Throughout, the hosts celebrate a record‑setting U.S. showing at these Winter Olympics (a new American best for gold medals this cycle) and the way &ldquo;U‑S‑A&rdquo; chants, grit (a star forward playing and scoring with a broken tooth), and visible pride cut through partisan static. Listeners chime in via talkbacks&mdash;correcting the 1980 final opponent, ribbing Clay about the nightclub coincidence, and cheering the team&mdash;while Clay closes by returning to the core message: the Olympic victory is more than a sports headline; it&rsquo;s a metaphor for American toughness, unity, and optimism heading into the State of the Union.
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Hour 1 - Clay Parties with the Men's Hocky Team

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Hour 2 opens with Bill O’Reilly joining Clay and Buck to preview President Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address. O’Reilly predicts the speech will be long but optimistic, advising Trump to focus on projecting strength and outlining the next twelve months rather than dwelling on the Supreme Court’s recent tariff ruling. The hosts and O’Reilly then pivot to the dominant cultural story of the week: the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team’s gold‑medal win and the political firestorm surrounding their White House invitation. O’Reilly emphasizes that the far left cannot tolerate anything celebratory occurring under Trump’s presidency and explains why critics seized on Trump’s lighthearted “impeachment” joke and FBI Director Kash Patel being in the locker room—despite Patel being in Italy to support counterterror security efforts.

The conversation shifts to the U.S. women’s hockey team’s decision not to attend the State of the Union, which O’Reilly criticizes as a political choice designed to reflect poorly on Trump. Clay and Buck agree it’s a missed opportunity and highlight the cultural divide between the men’s and women’s programs. From there, the discussion turns to Gavin Newsom’s SAT comment at a predominantly Black event—a remark that drew accusations of pandering. O’Reilly pushes back on claims the comment was racist, argues conservatives diminish their credibility when misusing the term, and instead focuses on Newsom’s broader weaknesses as a national candidate. He characterizes the Democratic bench for 2028 as the “weakest field” he’s seen in 50 years, citing poor records, low name recognition, and an entrenched radical‑left donor network. Clay then asks whether Stephen A. Smith might enter Democratic politics; O’Reilly suggests it’s possible, noting Smith’s appeal, sincerity, and ability to broaden his brand.

The hour takes a lighter and more energized turn as Clay introduces Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler and Jimmy’s Famous Seafood co-owner John Minadakis. John recounts watching the overtime game from church and his viral takedown of HuffPost after the outlet scolded Americans for cheering the hockey team. Loeffler praises Jimmy’s as an example of American small‑business excellence, symbolizing hard work, innovation, family tradition, and patriotism. Clay then breaks news live on air that Team USA has arrived at Andrews Air Force Base, greeted by applauding troops—an image the hosts call the purest representation of American exceptionalism.

Clay and Buck discuss why the men’s team’s unapologetic patriotism resonates so strongly, why the left’s negative reaction is backfiring, and how open displays of pride—like Quinn Hughes thanking the troops—deeply connect with everyday Americans. They argue that Democrats’ cultural instincts are increasingly out of step with normal people, especially young men, and explain how attempts to police humor, language, and celebration alienate voters.

The hour ends with a series of broader cultural observations: how envy and resentment shape online discourse, why it’s important to surround yourself with people who celebrate your wins, and how the left’s inability to “just be normal” has become a defining political liability. The hosts highlight that the Olympics always serve as a reminder that America remains a global symbol of grit, excellence, and unity—values the hockey team embodies and that millions of Americans are eager to rally behind heading into the State of the Union.

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Hour 2 opens with Bill O&rsquo;Reilly joining Clay and Buck to preview President Trump&rsquo;s upcoming State of the Union address. O&rsquo;Reilly predicts the speech will be long but optimistic, advising Trump to focus on projecting strength and outlining the next twelve months rather than dwelling on the Supreme Court&rsquo;s recent tariff ruling. The hosts and O&rsquo;Reilly then pivot to the dominant cultural story of the week: the U.S. men&rsquo;s Olympic hockey team&rsquo;s gold‑medal win and the political firestorm surrounding their White House invitation. O&rsquo;Reilly emphasizes that the far left cannot tolerate anything celebratory occurring under Trump&rsquo;s presidency and explains why critics seized on Trump&rsquo;s lighthearted &ldquo;impeachment&rdquo; joke and FBI Director Kash Patel being in the locker room&mdash;despite Patel being in Italy to support counterterror security efforts.
The conversation shifts to the U.S. women&rsquo;s hockey team&rsquo;s decision not to attend the State of the Union, which O&rsquo;Reilly criticizes as a political choice designed to reflect poorly on Trump. Clay and Buck agree it&rsquo;s a missed opportunity and highlight the cultural divide between the men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s programs. From there, the discussion turns to Gavin Newsom&rsquo;s SAT comment at a predominantly Black event&mdash;a remark that drew accusations of pandering. O&rsquo;Reilly pushes back on claims the comment was racist, argues conservatives diminish their credibility when misusing the term, and instead focuses on Newsom&rsquo;s broader weaknesses as a national candidate. He characterizes the Democratic bench for 2028 as the &ldquo;weakest field&rdquo; he&rsquo;s seen in 50 years, citing poor records, low name recognition, and an entrenched radical‑left donor network. Clay then asks whether Stephen A. Smith might enter Democratic politics; O&rsquo;Reilly suggests it&rsquo;s possible, noting Smith&rsquo;s appeal, sincerity, and ability to broaden his brand.
The hour takes a lighter and more energized turn as Clay introduces Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler and Jimmy&rsquo;s Famous Seafood co-owner John Minadakis. John recounts watching the overtime game from church and his viral takedown of HuffPost after the outlet scolded Americans for cheering the hockey team. Loeffler praises Jimmy&rsquo;s as an example of American small‑business excellence, symbolizing hard work, innovation, family tradition, and patriotism. Clay then breaks news live on air that Team USA has arrived at Andrews Air Force Base, greeted by applauding troops&mdash;an image the hosts call the purest representation of American exceptionalism.
Clay and Buck discuss why the men&rsquo;s team&rsquo;s unapologetic patriotism resonates so strongly, why the left&rsquo;s negative reaction is backfiring, and how open displays of pride&mdash;like Quinn Hughes thanking the troops&mdash;deeply connect with everyday Americans. They argue that Democrats&rsquo; cultural instincts are increasingly out of step with normal people, especially young men, and explain how attempts to police humor, language, and celebration alienate voters.
The hour ends with a series of broader cultural observations: how envy and resentment shape online discourse, why it&rsquo;s important to surround yourself with people who celebrate your wins, and how the left&rsquo;s inability to &ldquo;just be normal&rdquo; has become a defining political liability. The hosts highlight that the Olympics always serve as a reminder that America remains a global symbol of grit, excellence, and unity&mdash;values the hockey team embodies and that millions of Americans are eager to rally behind heading into the State of the Union.
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Hour 2 - This is America!

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Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Mar 4 2025

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