Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to C&B about the battle for the House, the Trump shooting and more. Syndicated talk show host Jesse Kelly crashes the set to have some fun with C&B. Senator Bill Hagerty on his conversations with President Trump and the fight for the Senate. Former pro-wrestling great turned mayor of Knox County, TN, Glenn Jacobs, wraps the show.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to C&amp;B about the battle for the House, the Trump shooting and more. Syndicated talk show host Jesse Kelly crashes the set to have some fun with C&amp;B. Senator Bill Hagerty on his conversations with President Trump and the fight for the Senate. Former pro-wrestling great turned mayor of Knox County, TN, Glenn Jacobs, wraps the show.

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.

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 3 - Speaker Mike Johnson, Jesse Kelly, Sen. Bill Hagerty, Mayor Glenn Jacobs

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Hour 1 of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show delivers a high‑energy, politically charged breakdown of the latest developments in Washington, centering on the Iran War, the Save America Act (SAVE Act), and explosive tensions on Capitol Hill. Clay and Buck open the hour by examining escalating national security discussions—including Tulsi Gabbard’s congressional testimony on global threats, continued fallout from Joe Kent’s resignation as NCTC director, and new updates from the evolving conflict in Iran. Both hosts underscore the growing urgency surrounding the SAVE Act, a major election‑security bill they argue is on the brink of defeat in the Senate despite strong grassroots pressure. They warn listeners that Republican leadership appears unwilling to push it across the finish line and emphasize what the bill’s failure would mean for 2026 and beyond.

The central drama of Hour 1 unfolds around the contentious confirmation hearing of OK Senator Markwayne Mullin for Secretary of Homeland Security. The transcript captures an unusually heated feud between Mullin and KY Senator Rand Paul, who confronts Mullin over past comments about Paul’s violent assault by a neighbor—a near-fatal incident still deeply personal for the Kentucky senator. Rand Paul accuses Mullin of treating the attack like a joke, while Mullin fires back, calling Paul divisive and insisting he never promotes political violence. Clay and Buck dissect the exchange, stressing that this animosity is real—not political theater—and signaling that Paul is almost certainly a “no” vote on Mullin’s confirmation. They also explore why intraparty combat has become increasingly common, blaming social media, performative outrage, and internal GOP drift.

From there, the hosts pivot to broader political analysis, highlighting how Republican infighting jeopardizes the Trump administration’s top agenda items—especially immigration enforcement and deportations, which they argue should be the “number one promise” of Trump’s second term. They criticize prior DHS leadership for mishandling crises such as Minneapolis unrest and the Epstein file fallout, insisting that the role demands a disciplined, competent figure who can rebuild public trust and aggressively enforce border security.

The hour then shifts into cultural‑political commentary as Clay and Buck react to MSNBC cutting an hour from Joe Scarborough’s ‘Morning Joe’, joking about declining ratings and media panic. They jump from there into a takedown of Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, resurfacing his campaign announcement that he refuses to purchase or consume meat—a stance they argue makes him wildly out of touch with Texas voters. Using this and other examples, the hosts describe what they view as the Democratic Party’s deepening disconnect from “normal heterosexual men” and everyday American culture. They emphasize how Democrats have lost the ability to connect with ordinary bar‑stool sports fans, the kind of men cheering for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic—a point Clay illustrates with a story from a sports bar in Florida the night before.

Finally, the hour closes with a rapid-fire look ahead at major political concerns: the Senate’s narrowing legislative window before campaign season freezes action; warnings that Democrats would immediately pursue another impeachment if they retake the House; the need to hold the Senate as a firewall; and upcoming topics including new Iran updates, crime statistics showing D.C.’s murder rate hitting a 125‑year low, Joy Behar comparing Trump to Hitler, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul begging wealthy residents to return as New York’s budget collapses.

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Hour 1 of The Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton Show delivers a high‑energy, politically charged breakdown of the latest developments in Washington, centering on the Iran War, the Save America Act (SAVE Act), and explosive tensions on Capitol Hill. Clay and Buck open the hour by examining escalating national security discussions&mdash;including Tulsi Gabbard&rsquo;s congressional testimony on global threats, continued fallout from Joe Kent&rsquo;s resignation as NCTC director, and new updates from the evolving conflict in Iran. Both hosts underscore the growing urgency surrounding the SAVE Act, a major election‑security bill they argue is on the brink of defeat in the Senate despite strong grassroots pressure. They warn listeners that Republican leadership appears unwilling to push it across the finish line and emphasize what the bill&rsquo;s failure would mean for 2026 and beyond.
The central drama of Hour 1 unfolds around the contentious confirmation hearing of OK Senator Markwayne Mullin for Secretary of Homeland Security. The transcript captures an unusually heated feud between Mullin and KY Senator Rand Paul, who confronts Mullin over past comments about Paul&rsquo;s violent assault by a neighbor&mdash;a near-fatal incident still deeply personal for the Kentucky senator. Rand Paul accuses Mullin of treating the attack like a joke, while Mullin fires back, calling Paul divisive and insisting he never promotes political violence. Clay and Buck dissect the exchange, stressing that this animosity is real&mdash;not political theater&mdash;and signaling that Paul is almost certainly a &ldquo;no&rdquo; vote on Mullin&rsquo;s confirmation. They also explore why intraparty combat has become increasingly common, blaming social media, performative outrage, and internal GOP drift.
From there, the hosts pivot to broader political analysis, highlighting how Republican infighting jeopardizes the Trump administration&rsquo;s top agenda items&mdash;especially immigration enforcement and deportations, which they argue should be the &ldquo;number one promise&rdquo; of Trump&rsquo;s second term. They criticize prior DHS leadership for mishandling crises such as Minneapolis unrest and the Epstein file fallout, insisting that the role demands a disciplined, competent figure who can rebuild public trust and aggressively enforce border security.
The hour then shifts into cultural‑political commentary as Clay and Buck react to MSNBC cutting an hour from Joe Scarborough&rsquo;s &lsquo;Morning Joe&rsquo;, joking about declining ratings and media panic. They jump from there into a takedown of Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, resurfacing his campaign announcement that he refuses to purchase or consume meat&mdash;a stance they argue makes him wildly out of touch with Texas voters. Using this and other examples, the hosts describe what they view as the Democratic Party&rsquo;s deepening disconnect from &ldquo;normal heterosexual men&rdquo; and everyday American culture. They emphasize how Democrats have lost the ability to connect with ordinary bar‑stool sports fans, the kind of men cheering for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic&mdash;a point Clay illustrates with a story from a sports bar in Florida the night before.
Finally, the hour closes with a rapid-fire look ahead at major political concerns: the Senate&rsquo;s narrowing legislative window before campaign season freezes action; warnings that Democrats would immediately pursue another impeachment if they retake the House; the need to hold the Senate as a firewall; and upcoming topics including new Iran updates, crime statistics showing D.C.&rsquo;s murder rate hitting a 125‑year low, Joy Behar comparing Trump to Hitler, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul begging wealthy residents to return as New York&rsquo;s budget collapses.
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Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H1 - Be a Normal Bro

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Hour 2 of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show delivers a fast‑moving mix of national security analysis, Capitol Hill drama, and live listener engagement, all centered around the intensifying Iran conflict, stunning new intelligence developments, and the explosive feud between Senator Rand Paul and Senator Markwayne Mullin. Clay opens the hour by detailing breaking reports that Israel’s Mossad has deeply infiltrated Iran’s leadership ranks, eliminating high‑level officials and even calling Iranian commanders directly to warn them they will be killed if they continue supporting the regime. The hosts analyze how Israel is now targeting Iranian leaders who are hiding in safe houses, remote rural areas, and even parks—striking individuals who believed they were undiscoverable. They discuss the growing wave of ordinary Iranians reportedly tipping off Mossad about regime locations, the broader collapse of Iran’s command structure, and how oil prices are being weaponized as Iran’s last lever against U.S. and Israeli pressure.

From there, Hour 2 transitions into the escalating GOP civil war playing out during the DHS secretary confirmation hearings. Clay and Buck revisit archived audio from November 2025 showing Markwayne Mullin mocking Rand Paul and attacking him as “not a real Republican.” This sets the stage for their commentary on the explosive confrontation earlier in the day, where Rand Paul accused Mullin of glorifying the violent assault that nearly killed him. Listeners call in demanding to know why Paul “went soft” after the attack, leading the hosts to clarify that Paul’s attacker was in fact charged with a felony, sentenced, and forced to pay over half a million dollars in damages. Clay and Buck use this exchange to discuss the broader issue of political violence, personal grudges, and the rising tensions inside the Republican Party as the Senate weighs one of the most important national security appointments of the Trump administration.

Midway through the hour, Senator Rand Paul joins the show live, offering a fiery, unfiltered explanation of why he will vote against Mullin’s nomination to lead DHS. Paul argues that Mullin’s past comments praising violence, his history of physical confrontations, and his refusal to apologize for celebrating Paul’s assault make him unfit to oversee ICE and Border Patrol. Paul also criticizes Mullin’s “macho” persona and says DHS needs steady, lawful leadership—not someone who cites dueling and caning as historical justifications for political conflict. He further warns that the Iran War is a “war of choice,” predicts it will severely damage Republicans politically due to rising oil prices, and stresses that Congress—not the White House—must maintain constitutional authority over war powers.

The senator then addresses the growing grassroots fury over the likely failure of the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voting. Paul confirms the bill does not have the votes to pass, blames divisions among Republicans in mail‑in‑ballot states, and notes that while he supports the legislation, GOP resistance from states like Utah, Arizona, and Alaska prevents a unified front.

Clay and Buck close Hour 2 by shifting briefly to domestic policy, highlighting the eye‑popping cost of homelessness in New York City—currently equivalent to $80,000 per homeless individual per year—and how government‑funded nonprofits consume massive resources without reducing homelessness. They invite more listener talkbacks about the Rand Paul–Markwayne Mullin feud, emphasizing how rare and dramatic it is to see two high‑profile Republicans openly clash at a moment of escalating global conflict.

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Hour 2 of The Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton Show delivers a fast‑moving mix of national security analysis, Capitol Hill drama, and live listener engagement, all centered around the intensifying Iran conflict, stunning new intelligence developments, and the explosive feud between Senator Rand Paul and Senator Markwayne Mullin. Clay opens the hour by detailing breaking reports that Israel&rsquo;s Mossad has deeply infiltrated Iran&rsquo;s leadership ranks, eliminating high‑level officials and even calling Iranian commanders directly to warn them they will be killed if they continue supporting the regime. The hosts analyze how Israel is now targeting Iranian leaders who are hiding in safe houses, remote rural areas, and even parks&mdash;striking individuals who believed they were undiscoverable. They discuss the growing wave of ordinary Iranians reportedly tipping off Mossad about regime locations, the broader collapse of Iran&rsquo;s command structure, and how oil prices are being weaponized as Iran&rsquo;s last lever against U.S. and Israeli pressure.
From there, Hour 2 transitions into the escalating GOP civil war playing out during the DHS secretary confirmation hearings. Clay and Buck revisit archived audio from November 2025 showing Markwayne Mullin mocking Rand Paul and attacking him as &ldquo;not a real Republican.&rdquo; This sets the stage for their commentary on the explosive confrontation earlier in the day, where Rand Paul accused Mullin of glorifying the violent assault that nearly killed him. Listeners call in demanding to know why Paul &ldquo;went soft&rdquo; after the attack, leading the hosts to clarify that Paul&rsquo;s attacker was in fact charged with a felony, sentenced, and forced to pay over half a million dollars in damages. Clay and Buck use this exchange to discuss the broader issue of political violence, personal grudges, and the rising tensions inside the Republican Party as the Senate weighs one of the most important national security appointments of the Trump administration.
Midway through the hour, Senator Rand Paul joins the show live, offering a fiery, unfiltered explanation of why he will vote against Mullin&rsquo;s nomination to lead DHS. Paul argues that Mullin&rsquo;s past comments praising violence, his history of physical confrontations, and his refusal to apologize for celebrating Paul&rsquo;s assault make him unfit to oversee ICE and Border Patrol. Paul also criticizes Mullin&rsquo;s &ldquo;macho&rdquo; persona and says DHS needs steady, lawful leadership&mdash;not someone who cites dueling and caning as historical justifications for political conflict. He further warns that the Iran War is a &ldquo;war of choice,&rdquo; predicts it will severely damage Republicans politically due to rising oil prices, and stresses that Congress&mdash;not the White House&mdash;must maintain constitutional authority over war powers.
The senator then addresses the growing grassroots fury over the likely failure of the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voting. Paul confirms the bill does not have the votes to pass, blames divisions among Republicans in mail‑in‑ballot states, and notes that while he supports the legislation, GOP resistance from states like Utah, Arizona, and Alaska prevents a unified front.
Clay and Buck close Hour 2 by shifting briefly to domestic policy, highlighting the eye‑popping cost of homelessness in New York City&mdash;currently equivalent to $80,000 per homeless individual per year&mdash;and how government‑funded nonprofits consume massive resources without reducing homelessness. They invite more listener talkbacks about the Rand Paul&ndash;Markwayne Mullin feud, emphasizing how rare and dramatic it is to see two high‑profile Republicans openly clash at a moment of escalating global conflict.
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Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H2 - KY Sen. Rand Paul

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Hour 3 of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show delivers a high‑intensity blend of foreign‑policy analysis, Capitol Hill turmoil, national‑security warnings, and sharp commentary on America’s domestic crises. Clay and Buck open the hour by revisiting the political fallout from the Senator Markwayne Mullin vs. Senator Rand Paul feud, noting that Mullin is still expected to be confirmed as DHS Secretary despite their very public clash. The hosts stress that this isn’t mere political theater—the bad blood is personal, not procedural—and they reiterate their commitment to letting both senators voice their case on the show.

From there, Hour 3 turns to major national‑security issues, beginning with Tulsi Gabbard’s testimony on Islamist extremism. Clay and Buck break down her warnings about the global spread of Islamist ideology, its ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, and the continued threat of radicalization within Western nations. They emphasize Gabbard’s argument that Islamist groups have shifted toward information warfare and propaganda as traditional terror networks lose capability—highlighting this as one of the most significant and under‑discussed national‑security challenges facing the U.S.

The hosts then revisit the Joe Kent resignation from NCTC, pushing back on online accusations claiming Kent was “controlled” by foreign influences. They highlight comments from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt describing Kent as patriotic but fundamentally wrong about the Iran strategy—and reinforcing that “no one tells President Trump what to do.” Clay and Buck frame this as an example of healthy disagreement rather than treason, while condemning conspiracy theories circulating online.

From there, the conversation deepens into a sweeping foreign‑policy analysis of the Iran War, Israel’s precision leadership strikes, and shifting Middle East alliances. The hosts note how every major U.S. and Israeli adversary—Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, Iranian leadership, even the Ayatollah’s inner circle—has been decimated since October 7th. They argue that Israel’s aggressive leadership‑targeting strategy contrasts with the U.S. military’s focus on destroying Iranian infrastructure, creating tension between both countries’ endgames. Clay goes further, suggesting the region may ultimately become more stable than at any point in modern history if the Abraham Accords expand to include Saudi Arabia.

The hour then pivots to domestic policy with a blistering examination of New York’s budget crisis, Kathy Hochul’s plea for rich New Yorkers to return, and the staggering revelation that New York City now spends $81,000 per homeless person per year. Clay and Buck break down how taxpayers are bankrolling bloated nonprofit bureaucracies, fraudulent social‑service programs, and a “homeless‑industrial complex” that consumes billions without improving conditions. They highlight parallel scandals in Minnesota and California, including fake autism‑therapy centers and fraudulent daycares, and argue that Democrats have no interest in reform because these systems function as patronage networks that recycle taxpayer money back into Democratic political power.

The final segment brings listener calls reacting to the Kent resignation, the Mullin–Paul feud, and ideas ranging from reissuing a $500 bill with Donald Trump’s face to broader frustrations with runaway government waste. Clay and Buck close Hour 3 emphasizing Margaret Thatcher’s rule—“socialism works until you run out of other people’s money”—and warning that blue‑state mismanagement will continue driving Americans toward low‑tax states like Tennessee, Texas, and Florida.

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Hour 3 of The Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton Show delivers a high‑intensity blend of foreign‑policy analysis, Capitol Hill turmoil, national‑security warnings, and sharp commentary on America&rsquo;s domestic crises. Clay and Buck open the hour by revisiting the political fallout from the Senator Markwayne Mullin vs. Senator Rand Paul feud, noting that Mullin is still expected to be confirmed as DHS Secretary despite their very public clash. The hosts stress that this isn&rsquo;t mere political theater&mdash;the bad blood is personal, not procedural&mdash;and they reiterate their commitment to letting both senators voice their case on the show.
From there, Hour 3 turns to major national‑security issues, beginning with Tulsi Gabbard&rsquo;s testimony on Islamist extremism. Clay and Buck break down her warnings about the global spread of Islamist ideology, its ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, and the continued threat of radicalization within Western nations. They emphasize Gabbard&rsquo;s argument that Islamist groups have shifted toward information warfare and propaganda as traditional terror networks lose capability&mdash;highlighting this as one of the most significant and under‑discussed national‑security challenges facing the U.S.
The hosts then revisit the Joe Kent resignation from NCTC, pushing back on online accusations claiming Kent was &ldquo;controlled&rdquo; by foreign influences. They highlight comments from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt describing Kent as patriotic but fundamentally wrong about the Iran strategy&mdash;and reinforcing that &ldquo;no one tells President Trump what to do.&rdquo; Clay and Buck frame this as an example of healthy disagreement rather than treason, while condemning conspiracy theories circulating online.
From there, the conversation deepens into a sweeping foreign‑policy analysis of the Iran War, Israel&rsquo;s precision leadership strikes, and shifting Middle East alliances. The hosts note how every major U.S. and Israeli adversary&mdash;Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, Iranian leadership, even the Ayatollah&rsquo;s inner circle&mdash;has been decimated since October 7th. They argue that Israel&rsquo;s aggressive leadership‑targeting strategy contrasts with the U.S. military&rsquo;s focus on destroying Iranian infrastructure, creating tension between both countries&rsquo; endgames. Clay goes further, suggesting the region may ultimately become more stable than at any point in modern history if the Abraham Accords expand to include Saudi Arabia.
The hour then pivots to domestic policy with a blistering examination of New York&rsquo;s budget crisis, Kathy Hochul&rsquo;s plea for rich New Yorkers to return, and the staggering revelation that New York City now spends $81,000 per homeless person per year. Clay and Buck break down how taxpayers are bankrolling bloated nonprofit bureaucracies, fraudulent social‑service programs, and a &ldquo;homeless‑industrial complex&rdquo; that consumes billions without improving conditions. They highlight parallel scandals in Minnesota and California, including fake autism‑therapy centers and fraudulent daycares, and argue that Democrats have no interest in reform because these systems function as patronage networks that recycle taxpayer money back into Democratic political power.
The final segment brings listener calls reacting to the Kent resignation, the Mullin&ndash;Paul feud, and ideas ranging from reissuing a $500 bill with Donald Trump&rsquo;s face to broader frustrations with runaway government waste. Clay and Buck close Hour 3 emphasizing Margaret Thatcher&rsquo;s rule&mdash;&ldquo;socialism works until you run out of other people&rsquo;s money&rdquo;&mdash;and warning that blue‑state mismanagement will continue driving Americans toward low‑tax states like Tennessee, Texas, and Florida.
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Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H3 - FL Stole the Cash Cows

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