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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

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Hour 1 - Guest Host Brian Mudd 

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Clay Travis and Buck Sexton discuss the growing controversy surrounding newly released excerpts from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s personal diary ahead of a scheduled congressional appearance. Clay and Buck devoted extensive time to discussing revelations they believe contradict Fauci’s public statements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts examined claims involving mask mandates, social distancing policies, natural immunity, COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, transmission rates, and fatality estimates. They debated whether Fauci would invoke the Fifth Amendment during upcoming testimony before Congress and discussed the legal and reputational consequences he could face. The conversation also explored allegations that Fauci privately expressed concerns different from the positions he publicly promoted during the pandemic, leading the hosts to argue that the disclosures could significantly reshape public perceptions of the government’s COVID response and the media’s coverage of pandemic-era public health policies.

Clay and Buck conduct an extended interview with journalist and author Alex Berenson, who discussed the contents of Fauci’s diary and its potential impact on the historical understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic. Berenson expressed surprise not only that Fauci maintained such extensive personal records but also that the material allegedly revealed a level of narcissism, self-importance, and hostility toward critics that surpassed even his expectations. The conversation examined claims that Fauci’s private writings contradicted several of his public positions on COVID-19, including discussions surrounding vaccine effectiveness, hospitalization rates, natural immunity, pandemic mitigation strategies, and the origins of the virus. Berenson argued that portions of the diary suggest Fauci privately recognized shortcomings in COVID vaccines and other public health claims while publicly maintaining different messaging.

The hosts also returned to the ongoing controversy surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci’s 1,100-page diary and his scheduled congressional testimony before Senator Rand Paul’s committee. Clay and Buck previewed the upcoming hearing and debated whether Fauci would invoke the Fifth Amendment or aggressively defend his pandemic record. They argued that newly disclosed diary entries have intensified scrutiny over COVID-19 policies and placed renewed focus on inconsistencies between public statements and private assessments. The discussion repeatedly emphasized the broader themes of government accountability, pandemic transparency, and public trust in health institutions.

An extended media analysis segment examined how news organizations covered Fauci during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts played a montage of television personalities and journalists praising Fauci and portraying him as a trusted national figure. Clay and Buck argued that many media outlets acted more as advocates than skeptics during the pandemic and suggested that current revelations may force a reassessment of how journalists covered public health guidance, lockdown policies, vaccines, masking recommendations, and government decision-making during the COVID era.

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Clay Travis and Buck Sexton discuss the growing controversy surrounding newly released excerpts from Dr. Anthony Fauci&rsquo;s personal diary ahead of a scheduled congressional appearance. Clay and Buck devoted extensive time to discussing revelations they believe contradict Fauci&rsquo;s public statements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts examined claims involving mask mandates, social distancing policies, natural immunity, COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, transmission rates, and fatality estimates. They debated whether Fauci would invoke the Fifth Amendment during upcoming testimony before Congress and discussed the legal and reputational consequences he could face. The conversation also explored allegations that Fauci privately expressed concerns different from the positions he publicly promoted during the pandemic, leading the hosts to argue that the disclosures could significantly reshape public perceptions of the government&rsquo;s COVID response and the media&rsquo;s coverage of pandemic-era public health policies.
Clay and Buck conduct an extended interview with journalist and author Alex Berenson, who discussed the contents of Fauci&rsquo;s diary and its potential impact on the historical understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic. Berenson expressed surprise not only that Fauci maintained such extensive personal records but also that the material allegedly revealed a level of narcissism, self-importance, and hostility toward critics that surpassed even his expectations. The conversation examined claims that Fauci&rsquo;s private writings contradicted several of his public positions on COVID-19, including discussions surrounding vaccine effectiveness, hospitalization rates, natural immunity, pandemic mitigation strategies, and the origins of the virus. Berenson argued that portions of the diary suggest Fauci privately recognized shortcomings in COVID vaccines and other public health claims while publicly maintaining different messaging.
The hosts also returned to the ongoing controversy surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci&rsquo;s 1,100-page diary and his scheduled congressional testimony before Senator Rand Paul&rsquo;s committee. Clay and Buck previewed the upcoming hearing and debated whether Fauci would invoke the Fifth Amendment or aggressively defend his pandemic record. They argued that newly disclosed diary entries have intensified scrutiny over COVID-19 policies and placed renewed focus on inconsistencies between public statements and private assessments. The discussion repeatedly emphasized the broader themes of government accountability, pandemic transparency, and public trust in health institutions.
An extended media analysis segment examined how news organizations covered Fauci during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts played a montage of television personalities and journalists praising Fauci and portraying him as a trusted national figure. Clay and Buck argued that many media outlets acted more as advocates than skeptics during the pandemic and suggested that current revelations may force a reassessment of how journalists covered public health guidance, lockdown policies, vaccines, masking recommendations, and government decision-making during the COVID era.
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Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Jul 28 2026

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In Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton focused heavily on breaking political and legal developments, with discussion centered on President Donald Trump’s high-profile White House meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ongoing geopolitical issues involving the Russia-Ukraine war and the Middle East, and the implications of Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race. The hosts argued that the Michigan contest could play a pivotal role in determining future Senate control, highlighting Republican hopes surrounding Mike Rogers and analyzing Democratic primary dynamics involving Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.

The dominant topic throughout Hour 1 was the growing controversy surrounding newly released excerpts from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s personal diary ahead of a scheduled congressional appearance. Clay and Buck devoted extensive time to discussing revelations they believe contradict Fauci’s public statements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts examined claims involving mask mandates, social distancing policies, natural immunity, COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, transmission rates, and fatality estimates. They debated whether Fauci would invoke the Fifth Amendment during upcoming testimony before Congress and discussed the legal and reputational consequences he could face. The conversation also explored allegations that Fauci privately expressed concerns different from the positions he publicly promoted during the pandemic, leading the hosts to argue that the disclosures could significantly reshape public perceptions of the government’s COVID response and the media’s coverage of pandemic-era public health policies.

The program also featured broader analysis of institutional trust, media credibility, and government accountability. Clay and Buck argued that mainstream media organizations have devoted insufficient attention to the Fauci diary story and discussed whether news outlets might eventually distance themselves from Fauci in the same way they believe some organizations distanced themselves from former President Joe Biden after questions about his cognitive abilities became unavoidable. The hosts framed the COVID debate as part of a larger conversation about public confidence in government experts, public health agencies, and national media organizations.

Another major segment focused on newly released audio connected to the investigation into Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. Clay and Buck reviewed audio in which Biden reportedly referenced finding classified materials while working with a ghostwriter on a book project. The hosts compared Biden’s case with other classified information controversies involving high-ranking government officials, including Hillary Clinton, David Petraeus, John Bolton, and President Trump. Drawing on Buck Sexton’s background in the intelligence community, the discussion examined classified document retention laws, security clearance standards, potential criminal exposure, executive authority, and the legal implications of statements captured on audio recordings. The hosts argued that Biden received more favorable treatment than ordinary government employees would receive under similar circumstances and revisited debates surrounding special counsel Robert Hur’s investigation.

The hour also included listener calls expanding on both major themes. Callers asked about the role of Dr. Deborah Birx during the COVID-19 pandemic and raised questions about Fauci’s expected congressional testimony, including whether he could be compelled to answer questions. Additional discussion focused on concerns surrounding the storage of Joe Biden’s classified documents and whether family members or outside individuals could have had access to sensitive materials. The hosts also briefly previewed upcoming coverage involving allegations of Islamist terrorism in Europe, ongoing international developments involving Ukraine and Israel, and a forthcoming interview with author and commentator Alex Berenson regarding Fauci, COVID-related issues, and a controversial second-home tax affecting New York City property owners.

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In Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton focused heavily on breaking political and legal developments, with discussion centered on President Donald Trump&rsquo;s high-profile White House meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ongoing geopolitical issues involving the Russia-Ukraine war and the Middle East, and the implications of Michigan&rsquo;s closely watched U.S. Senate race. The hosts argued that the Michigan contest could play a pivotal role in determining future Senate control, highlighting Republican hopes surrounding Mike Rogers and analyzing Democratic primary dynamics involving Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.
The dominant topic throughout Hour 1 was the growing controversy surrounding newly released excerpts from Dr. Anthony Fauci&rsquo;s personal diary ahead of a scheduled congressional appearance. Clay and Buck devoted extensive time to discussing revelations they believe contradict Fauci&rsquo;s public statements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts examined claims involving mask mandates, social distancing policies, natural immunity, COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, transmission rates, and fatality estimates. They debated whether Fauci would invoke the Fifth Amendment during upcoming testimony before Congress and discussed the legal and reputational consequences he could face. The conversation also explored allegations that Fauci privately expressed concerns different from the positions he publicly promoted during the pandemic, leading the hosts to argue that the disclosures could significantly reshape public perceptions of the government&rsquo;s COVID response and the media&rsquo;s coverage of pandemic-era public health policies.
The program also featured broader analysis of institutional trust, media credibility, and government accountability. Clay and Buck argued that mainstream media organizations have devoted insufficient attention to the Fauci diary story and discussed whether news outlets might eventually distance themselves from Fauci in the same way they believe some organizations distanced themselves from former President Joe Biden after questions about his cognitive abilities became unavoidable. The hosts framed the COVID debate as part of a larger conversation about public confidence in government experts, public health agencies, and national media organizations.
Another major segment focused on newly released audio connected to the investigation into Joe Biden&rsquo;s handling of classified documents. Clay and Buck reviewed audio in which Biden reportedly referenced finding classified materials while working with a ghostwriter on a book project. The hosts compared Biden&rsquo;s case with other classified information controversies involving high-ranking government officials, including Hillary Clinton, David Petraeus, John Bolton, and President Trump. Drawing on Buck Sexton&rsquo;s background in the intelligence community, the discussion examined classified document retention laws, security clearance standards, potential criminal exposure, executive authority, and the legal implications of statements captured on audio recordings. The hosts argued that Biden received more favorable treatment than ordinary government employees would receive under similar circumstances and revisited debates surrounding special counsel Robert Hur&rsquo;s investigation.
The hour also included listener calls expanding on both major themes. Callers asked about the role of Dr. Deborah Birx during the COVID-19 pandemic and raised questions about Fauci&rsquo;s expected congressional testimony, including whether he could be compelled to answer questions. Additional discussion focused on concerns surrounding the storage of Joe Biden&rsquo;s classified documents and whether family members or outside individuals could have had access to sensitive materials. The hosts also briefly previewed upcoming coverage involving allegations of Islamist terrorism in Europe, ongoing international developments involving Ukraine and Israel, and a forthcoming interview with author and commentator Alex Berenson regarding Fauci, COVID-related issues, and a controversial second-home tax affecting New York City property owners.
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Hour 1 - Will He Plead the Fifth?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/822365b0-005d-41c1-8c16-b495012afa05/transcript

Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show focused primarily on the escalating controversy surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recently disclosed 1,100-page diary, while also covering New York City politics, tax policy, government spending, COVID-19 accountability, and reactions to emerging domestic and international political developments. The hour opened with updates on President Donald Trump’s White House meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the hosts noting that Zelenskyy publicly described his meeting with Trump positively while listeners awaited additional details from both diplomatic discussions.

A major portion of Hour 2 featured an extended interview with journalist and author Alex Berenson, who discussed the contents of Fauci’s diary and its potential impact on the historical understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic. Berenson expressed surprise not only that Fauci maintained such extensive personal records but also that the material allegedly revealed a level of narcissism, self-importance, and hostility toward critics that surpassed even his expectations. The conversation examined claims that Fauci’s private writings contradicted several of his public positions on COVID-19, including discussions surrounding vaccine effectiveness, hospitalization rates, natural immunity, pandemic mitigation strategies, and the origins of the virus. Berenson argued that portions of the diary suggest Fauci privately recognized shortcomings in COVID vaccines and other public health claims while publicly maintaining different messaging.

The hosts and Berenson also analyzed the upcoming congressional hearing led by Senator Rand Paul, debating whether Fauci would invoke the Fifth Amendment or attempt to defend himself publicly. They discussed the legal significance of the previously granted presidential pardon, possible perjury concerns related to future testimony, and the broader consequences for Fauci’s public legacy. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton suggested that the diary could become one of the most consequential documents in the ongoing debate over the government's pandemic response, public health leadership, and media coverage of COVID-19. The discussion further explored allegations that Fauci ignored criticism, resisted dissenting scientific viewpoints, and maintained confidence in his decisions despite evidence that challenged official public health narratives.

Another significant segment focused on New York City politics and economic policy, particularly proposals associated with mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Berenson described controversy surrounding a proposed tax targeting non-primary residences and criticized the publication of a list identifying property owners believed to be affected by the measure. He argued that the list contained inaccuracies, including individuals who have long maintained primary residences in New York City. The hosts discussed concerns about privacy, security, and the potential risks of publicly identifying wealthy property owners in the aftermath of high-profile acts of violence against business executives. They framed the controversy as part of a larger debate over taxation, wealth, public safety, and class-based political rhetoric.

Clay and Buck expanded the conversation into a broader critique of New York’s economic climate, arguing that wealthy residents, investors, and business leaders may increasingly choose to leave the city due to heavy taxation, regulatory burdens, and what they characterized as anti-business political messaging. Referencing remarks attributed to Charles Kushner, the hosts examined concerns about antisemitism, urban governance, and the perception that New York is becoming less welcoming to high-net-worth individuals. They argued that policies targeting second-home owners could accelerate migration trends toward lower-tax states such as Florida.

The hour also featured an extended comparison between New York City and Florida government spending, with the hosts highlighting budget differences, public services, and education funding. Clay and Buck discussed New York City’s large municipal budget, rising education expenditures, public-school performance, administrative costs, and the overall effectiveness of government spending. They contrasted New York’s fiscal approach with Florida’s governance model, arguing that Florida residents generally receive better value for their tax dollars and benefit from greater accountability in government operations. The hosts also criticized what they described as growing socialist or redistribution-focused policies in New York City and predicted continued economic and population shifts away from high-tax jurisdictions.

Listener calls further reinforced many of the hour’s central themes. Callers addressed the significance of Fauci’s diary, COVID-19 death statistics, public health messaging during the pandemic, legal questions surrounding the admissibility of personal diary entries as evidence, and election integrity issues such as voter identification requirements. Clay Travis responded by discussing legal doctrines related to statements against personal interest while Buck Sexton continued emphasizing what they view as contradictions between public and private COVID-era decision-making.

Throughout Hour 2, the conversation centered on Anthony Fauci diary revelations, COVID-19 policy controversies, congressional testimony, vaccine debates, Rand Paul investigations, public health accountability, media credibility, New York City politics, Zohran Mamdani tax proposals, second-home taxes, wealth migration, Florida versus New York governance, government spending, public education costs, voter ID laws, and Trump administration diplomatic meetings with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu. The overall theme of the hour was accountability, with the hosts examining whether political leaders, public health officials, and government institutions are being held responsible for major decisions that continue to shape public life and policy debates.

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Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show focused primarily on the escalating controversy surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci&rsquo;s recently disclosed 1,100-page diary, while also covering New York City politics, tax policy, government spending, COVID-19 accountability, and reactions to emerging domestic and international political developments. The hour opened with updates on President Donald Trump&rsquo;s White House meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the hosts noting that Zelenskyy publicly described his meeting with Trump positively while listeners awaited additional details from both diplomatic discussions.
A major portion of Hour 2 featured an extended interview with journalist and author Alex Berenson, who discussed the contents of Fauci&rsquo;s diary and its potential impact on the historical understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic. Berenson expressed surprise not only that Fauci maintained such extensive personal records but also that the material allegedly revealed a level of narcissism, self-importance, and hostility toward critics that surpassed even his expectations. The conversation examined claims that Fauci&rsquo;s private writings contradicted several of his public positions on COVID-19, including discussions surrounding vaccine effectiveness, hospitalization rates, natural immunity, pandemic mitigation strategies, and the origins of the virus. Berenson argued that portions of the diary suggest Fauci privately recognized shortcomings in COVID vaccines and other public health claims while publicly maintaining different messaging.
The hosts and Berenson also analyzed the upcoming congressional hearing led by Senator Rand Paul, debating whether Fauci would invoke the Fifth Amendment or attempt to defend himself publicly. They discussed the legal significance of the previously granted presidential pardon, possible perjury concerns related to future testimony, and the broader consequences for Fauci&rsquo;s public legacy. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton suggested that the diary could become one of the most consequential documents in the ongoing debate over the government's pandemic response, public health leadership, and media coverage of COVID-19. The discussion further explored allegations that Fauci ignored criticism, resisted dissenting scientific viewpoints, and maintained confidence in his decisions despite evidence that challenged official public health narratives.
Another significant segment focused on New York City politics and economic policy, particularly proposals associated with mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Berenson described controversy surrounding a proposed tax targeting non-primary residences and criticized the publication of a list identifying property owners believed to be affected by the measure. He argued that the list contained inaccuracies, including individuals who have long maintained primary residences in New York City. The hosts discussed concerns about privacy, security, and the potential risks of publicly identifying wealthy property owners in the aftermath of high-profile acts of violence against business executives. They framed the controversy as part of a larger debate over taxation, wealth, public safety, and class-based political rhetoric.
Clay and Buck expanded the conversation into a broader critique of New York&rsquo;s economic climate, arguing that wealthy residents, investors, and business leaders may increasingly choose to leave the city due to heavy taxation, regulatory burdens, and what they characterized as anti-business political messaging. Referencing remarks attributed to Charles Kushner, the hosts examined concerns about antisemitism, urban governance, and the perception that New York is becoming less welcoming to high-net-worth individuals. They argued that policies targeting second-home owners could accelerate migration trends toward lower-tax states such as Florida.
The hour also featured an extended comparison between New York City and Florida government spending, with the hosts highlighting budget differences, public services, and education funding. Clay and Buck discussed New York City&rsquo;s large municipal budget, rising education expenditures, public-school performance, administrative costs, and the overall effectiveness of government spending. They contrasted New York&rsquo;s fiscal approach with Florida&rsquo;s governance model, arguing that Florida residents generally receive better value for their tax dollars and benefit from greater accountability in government operations. The hosts also criticized what they described as growing socialist or redistribution-focused policies in New York City and predicted continued economic and population shifts away from high-tax jurisdictions.
Listener calls further reinforced many of the hour&rsquo;s central themes. Callers addressed the significance of Fauci&rsquo;s diary, COVID-19 death statistics, public health messaging during the pandemic, legal questions surrounding the admissibility of personal diary entries as evidence, and election integrity issues such as voter identification requirements. Clay Travis responded by discussing legal doctrines related to statements against personal interest while Buck Sexton continued emphasizing what they view as contradictions between public and private COVID-era decision-making.
Throughout Hour 2, the conversation centered on Anthony Fauci diary revelations, COVID-19 policy controversies, congressional testimony, vaccine debates, Rand Paul investigations, public health accountability, media credibility, New York City politics, Zohran Mamdani tax proposals, second-home taxes, wealth migration, Florida versus New York governance, government spending, public education costs, voter ID laws, and Trump administration diplomatic meetings with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu. The overall theme of the hour was accountability, with the hosts examining whether political leaders, public health officials, and government institutions are being held responsible for major decisions that continue to shape public life and policy debates.
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Hour 2 - Liar, Liar, Mask on Fire

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