New York City sees one third of riders jumping tolls. How do leftists turn around big cities without admitting they’ve been wrong? Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) talks with Clay and Buck about his new book, "Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs." Harry and Meghan pull another stunt while demanding privacy.

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Hour 3 - Sen. Josh Hawley's New Book, "Manhood"

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Why Buck Joined the CIA


Clay Travis & Buck Sexton recap four confirmed jihadist‑motivated attacks within a two‑week span: the deadly Austin, Texas shooting by an attacker wearing pro‑Iran and Islamic clothing; the attempted IED attack outside New York City’s Gracie Mansion; the mass‑casualty attempt at Temple Israel near Detroit, where an armed synagogue security officer killed the would‑be bomber; and the horrifying classroom attack at Old Dominion University in Virginia, where a convicted terror sympathizer opened fire on ROTC students before being killed in hand‑to‑hand combat by the cadets. The hosts repeatedly emphasize that all four attackers shared the same ideological motive, each acting in response to the ongoing U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran. Buck, drawing on his CIA counterterrorism background after 9/11, explains that this pattern is exactly what intelligence analysts anticipate following major U.S. strikes on jihadist‑aligned regimes, and he predicts that more lone‑wolf or sleeper‑cell events are highly likely.
The hour also focuses heavily on updated messaging from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, whose early‑morning briefings continue dominating national conversation. Clay and Buck play and analyze Hegseth’s latest remarks confirming that Iran’s newly elevated figurehead, Mojtaba Khamenei—nicknamed “Little Mo”—is gravely injured, likely disfigured, and incapable of appearing on camera, forcing the regime to issue written statements pretending he is functional. Hegseth asserts that Iran’s leadership is hiding underground in bunkers and is unable to coordinate an effective counterattack, leaving the regime temporarily paralyzed as U.S. and Israeli forces dismantle its missile defenses, airfields, and naval assets. Buck notes that while the air campaign has been strategically devastating to Iran, the regime is not collapsing; the IRGC remains in control, citizens are too terrified to revolt, and true regime change is not in sight without boots on the ground—a step neither Trump nor the American public would support.


Steve Hilton Can Save CA


California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, who discusses both lighthearted personal moments—such as his now‑famous “MAGA beard”—and the serious policy battles unfolding in the state. Hilton details the massive hospice and medical fraud uncovered through Califraud.com, explaining that billions in state funds have been siphoned off by corrupt networks tied directly to Democratic donors, including healthcare interests and government‑aligned unions. He emphasizes that this is not incompetence but systemic corruption, fueled by a political machine that profits from fraudulent schemes while taxpayers suffer. Hilton outlines his reform agenda, including the role of the state controller, who would have the power to audit and immediately shut off funding to fraudulent organizations—an authority he argues is essential for restoring accountability in California.
Much of Hour 2 focuses on the escalating California governor’s race under the state’s “top‑two” jungle primary system. Hilton explains that Democrats are consolidating behind Eric Swalwell, who is rapidly rising in polls thanks to backing from major unions and the Nancy Pelosi political machine. Hilton warns that if Republicans split their vote between him and his GOP rival, Chad Bianco—whom he criticizes for taking a knee for BLM and supporting amnesty—California could end up with a general‑election matchup between Swalwell and billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer. He cites current RealClearPolitics averages showing him in the lead among Republicans and stresses that unifying behind a single conservative candidate is the only path to making the November ballot. Hilton and Clay also discuss California’s sky‑high gas prices, with Hilton explaining that Democratic environmental extremism—not global events—is responsible for the state’s $2‑per‑gallon premium over the national average. He reveals that California sits atop enormous untapped oil reserves, yet imports nearly 80% of its oil due to regulatory chokeholds that have shut down pipelines and refineries. Hilton pledges that as governor he will end the state’s war on fossil fuels, reopen production, keep refineries alive, and bring gasoline back to $3 a gallon.


Taxes, Taxes, Taxes


Clay and Buck focus on one of the most consequential long‑term demographic and political shifts underway in the United States: the accelerating exodus of high‑income earners from high‑tax blue states to low‑tax red states. Clay opens the hour by explaining that California, New York, Illinois, and Washington are driving away wealth at historic levels through aggressive tax proposals, including Washington State’s proposed 9.9% income tax on individuals earning $1 million or more, and New York City’s push—led by Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani—for a staggering 50% estate tax on assets valued at just $750,000. Clay argues that these tax thresholds capture not the ultra‑rich, but ordinary homeowners struggling with high cost of living. He notes that the data show these tax policies consistently backfire by reducing overall tax revenue as wealthy residents flee and take their businesses, jobs, and philanthropic activity with them. Clay cites real‑world examples from his own neighborhood and Buck’s community, where former residents of blue states—many fed up with dysfunctional governance—now populate Tennessee and Florida in growing numbers.
Buck expands on the theme by separating high‑net‑worth movers into two groups: those like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel who recognize that Democratic governance is destructive and relocate accordingly, and those like Howard Schultz who flee to red states for financial reasons but continue donating to Democrats and supporting policies that undermine the very states they move into. Clay and Buck emphasize that the influx of right‑leaning migrants has strengthened red states politically rather than turning them purple. Florida’s voter rolls, for example, have shifted dramatically toward the GOP, thanks in large part to conservative‑leaning transplants from New York and New Jersey. Meanwhile, Texas has faced a different challenge from certain California migrants, particularly in Austin, who bring progressive voting patterns with them. This contrast highlights the increasingly polarized demographic realignment shaping the country’s political future.


Actor Daniel Roebuck


Interview with actor, writer, and director Daniel Roebuck, promoting his new film The Hail Mary, a heartfelt faith‑based comedy about redemption, family, and purpose set within a Catholic school’s football program. Roebuck discusses the movie’s themes, the influence of his Catholic upbringing, and the need for more wholesome, values‑focused storytelling in a Hollywood culture dominated by shallow, politically homogenized entertainment. Clay and Buck engage Roebuck in a lively discussion of his career, including his iconic role in The Fugitive, his time on major television series like Lost and The Man in the High Castle, and the growing appetite for independent films that push back against Hollywood’s ideological conformity.

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Why Buck Joined the CIA
 Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton recap four confirmed jihadist‑motivated attacks within a two‑week span: the deadly Austin, Texas shooting by an attacker wearing pro‑Iran and Islamic clothing; the attempted IED attack outside New York City&rsquo;s Gracie Mansion; the mass‑casualty attempt at Temple Israel near Detroit, where an armed synagogue security officer killed the would‑be bomber; and the horrifying classroom attack at Old Dominion University in Virginia, where a convicted terror sympathizer opened fire on ROTC students before being killed in hand‑to‑hand combat by the cadets. The hosts repeatedly emphasize that all four attackers shared the same ideological motive, each acting in response to the ongoing U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran. Buck, drawing on his CIA counterterrorism background after 9/11, explains that this pattern is exactly what intelligence analysts anticipate following major U.S. strikes on jihadist‑aligned regimes, and he predicts that more lone‑wolf or sleeper‑cell events are highly likely. The hour also focuses heavily on updated messaging from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, whose early‑morning briefings continue dominating national conversation. Clay and Buck play and analyze Hegseth&rsquo;s latest remarks confirming that Iran&rsquo;s newly elevated figurehead, Mojtaba Khamenei&mdash;nicknamed &ldquo;Little Mo&rdquo;&mdash;is gravely injured, likely disfigured, and incapable of appearing on camera, forcing the regime to issue written statements pretending he is functional. Hegseth asserts that Iran&rsquo;s leadership is hiding underground in bunkers and is unable to coordinate an effective counterattack, leaving the regime temporarily paralyzed as U.S. and Israeli forces dismantle its missile defenses, airfields, and naval assets. Buck notes that while the air campaign has been strategically devastating to Iran, the regime is not collapsing; the IRGC remains in control, citizens are too terrified to revolt, and true regime change is not in sight without boots on the ground&mdash;a step neither Trump nor the American public would support.
 Steve Hilton Can Save CA
 California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, who discusses both lighthearted personal moments&mdash;such as his now‑famous &ldquo;MAGA beard&rdquo;&mdash;and the serious policy battles unfolding in the state. Hilton details the massive hospice and medical fraud uncovered through Califraud.com, explaining that billions in state funds have been siphoned off by corrupt networks tied directly to Democratic donors, including healthcare interests and government‑aligned unions. He emphasizes that this is not incompetence but systemic corruption, fueled by a political machine that profits from fraudulent schemes while taxpayers suffer. Hilton outlines his reform agenda, including the role of the state controller, who would have the power to audit and immediately shut off funding to fraudulent organizations&mdash;an authority he argues is essential for restoring accountability in California. Much of Hour 2 focuses on the escalating California governor&rsquo;s race under the state&rsquo;s &ldquo;top‑two&rdquo; jungle primary system. Hilton explains that Democrats are consolidating behind Eric Swalwell, who is rapidly rising in polls thanks to backing from major unions and the Nancy Pelosi political machine. Hilton warns that if Republicans split their vote between him and his GOP rival, Chad Bianco&mdash;whom he criticizes for taking a knee for BLM and supporting amnesty&mdash;California could end up with a general‑election matchup between Swalwell and billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer. He cites current RealClearPolitics averages showing him in the lead among Republicans and stresses that unifying behind a single conservative candidate is the only path to making the November ballot. Hilton and Clay also discuss California&rsquo;s sky‑high gas prices, with Hilton explaining that Democratic environmental extremism&mdash;not global events&mdash;is responsible for the state&rsquo;s $2‑per‑gallon premium over the national average. He reveals that California sits atop enormous untapped oil reserves, yet imports nearly 80% of its oil due to regulatory chokeholds that have shut down pipelines and refineries. Hilton pledges that as governor he will end the state&rsquo;s war on fossil fuels, reopen production, keep refineries alive, and bring gasoline back to $3 a gallon.
 Taxes, Taxes, Taxes
 Clay and Buck focus on one of the most consequential long‑term demographic and political shifts underway in the United States: the accelerating exodus of high‑income earners from high‑tax blue states to low‑tax red states. Clay opens the hour by explaining that California, New York, Illinois, and Washington are driving away wealth at historic levels through aggressive tax proposals, including Washington State&rsquo;s proposed 9.9% income tax on individuals earning $1 million or more, and New York City&rsquo;s push&mdash;led by Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani&mdash;for a staggering 50% estate tax on assets valued at just $750,000. Clay argues that these tax thresholds capture not the ultra‑rich, but ordinary homeowners struggling with high cost of living. He notes that the data show these tax policies consistently backfire by reducing overall tax revenue as wealthy residents flee and take their businesses, jobs, and philanthropic activity with them. Clay cites real‑world examples from his own neighborhood and Buck&rsquo;s community, where former residents of blue states&mdash;many fed up with dysfunctional governance&mdash;now populate Tennessee and Florida in growing numbers. Buck expands on the theme by separating high‑net‑worth movers into two groups: those like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel who recognize that Democratic governance is destructive and relocate accordingly, and those like Howard Schultz who flee to red states for financial reasons but continue donating to Democrats and supporting policies that undermine the very states they move into. Clay and Buck emphasize that the influx of right‑leaning migrants has strengthened red states politically rather than turning them purple. Florida&rsquo;s voter rolls, for example, have shifted dramatically toward the GOP, thanks in large part to conservative‑leaning transplants from New York and New Jersey. Meanwhile, Texas has faced a different challenge from certain California migrants, particularly in Austin, who bring progressive voting patterns with them. This contrast highlights the increasingly polarized demographic realignment shaping the country&rsquo;s political future.
 Actor&nbsp;Daniel Roebuck
 Interview with actor, writer, and director Daniel Roebuck, promoting his new film The Hail Mary, a heartfelt faith‑based comedy about redemption, family, and purpose set within a Catholic school&rsquo;s football program. Roebuck discusses the movie&rsquo;s themes, the influence of his Catholic upbringing, and the need for more wholesome, values‑focused storytelling in a Hollywood culture dominated by shallow, politically homogenized entertainment. Clay and Buck engage Roebuck in a lively discussion of his career, including his iconic role in The Fugitive, his time on major television series like Lost and The Man in the High Castle, and the growing appetite for independent films that push back against Hollywood&rsquo;s ideological conformity.
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Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Mar 13 2026

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Hour 1 of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show begins with both hosts broadcasting from Florida as Clay navigates spring break with a house full of teenagers, but the lighthearted opening quickly shifts to the escalating wave of Islamic extremist terror attacks across the United States. Clay and Buck recap four confirmed jihadist‑motivated attacks within a two‑week span: the deadly Austin, Texas shooting by an attacker wearing pro‑Iran and Islamic clothing; the attempted IED attack outside New York City’s Gracie Mansion; the mass‑casualty attempt at Temple Israel near Detroit, where an armed synagogue security officer killed the would‑be bomber; and the horrifying classroom attack at Old Dominion University in Virginia, where a convicted terror sympathizer opened fire on ROTC students before being killed in hand‑to‑hand combat by the cadets. The hosts repeatedly emphasize that all four attackers shared the same ideological motive, each acting in response to the ongoing U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran. Buck, drawing on his CIA counterterrorism background after 9/11, explains that this pattern is exactly what intelligence analysts anticipate following major U.S. strikes on jihadist‑aligned regimes, and he predicts that more lone‑wolf or sleeper‑cell events are highly likely.

The hour also focuses heavily on updated messaging from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, whose early‑morning briefings continue dominating national conversation. Clay and Buck play and analyze Hegseth’s latest remarks confirming that Iran’s newly elevated figurehead, Mojtaba Khamenei—nicknamed “Little Mo”—is gravely injured, likely disfigured, and incapable of appearing on camera, forcing the regime to issue written statements pretending he is functional. Hegseth asserts that Iran’s leadership is hiding underground in bunkers and is unable to coordinate an effective counterattack, leaving the regime temporarily paralyzed as U.S. and Israeli forces dismantle its missile defenses, airfields, and naval assets. Buck notes that while the air campaign has been strategically devastating to Iran, the regime is not collapsing; the IRGC remains in control, citizens are too terrified to revolt, and true regime change is not in sight without boots on the ground—a step neither Trump nor the American public would support.

Clay and Buck explore multiple strategic theories circulating about the next phase of the Iran conflict. Clay references analysis suggesting that Little Mo may only be a symbolic placeholder while more moderate Iranian factions quietly negotiate with the U.S. behind the scenes; Buck strongly doubts this, arguing the regime is too fear‑driven and too brutal for internal moderation to emerge under bombardment. Clay also raises the provocative military proposal of U.S. and Israeli special forces seizing Iran’s critical oil‑refining hub on Kharg Island—responsible for processing approximately 90 percent of Iran’s crude—as a way to cripple the regime without a full‑scale invasion. Buck explains the immense geopolitical consequences such a move would trigger but acknowledges why strategists find the idea compelling, given refined oil is Iran’s economic lifeline.

The hosts then return to the domestic terror threats, praising the extraordinary bravery of U.S. citizens who stopped these attacks. Clay reads a full tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shaw, the highly decorated ROTC commander killed during the Old Dominion attack. Shaw’s students fought the gunman bare‑handed and killed him before he could inflict mass casualties—a display of courage that Clay and Buck argue exemplifies America’s resilience. They contrast these heroics with the dangerous disarming policies Democrats push nationwide, reiterating that every successful intervention in these attacks involved a “good guy with a gun” or an armed security officer. The hosts argue forcefully for armed security in every school and religious facility, calling it a necessary protection in an era where America is facing a clear resurgence of jihadist terrorism.

Hour 1 closes with discussions about firearm ownership, rising gun purchases among suburban women, and the collapse of the Democratic narrative that “white supremacy is the greatest threat” to national security despite the undeniable pattern of jihadist attacks. Clay and Buck end the hour honoring six U.S. service members killed in a mid‑air refueling accident in Iraq, reminding listeners that the Iran conflict—though tactically successful—is not cost‑free. They preview upcoming interviews, including an in‑depth conversation with California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton as the state heads toward a chaotic top‑two primary.

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Hour 1 of the Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton Show begins with both hosts broadcasting from Florida as Clay navigates spring break with a house full of teenagers, but the lighthearted opening quickly shifts to the escalating wave of Islamic extremist terror attacks across the United States. Clay and Buck recap four confirmed jihadist‑motivated attacks within a two‑week span: the deadly Austin, Texas shooting by an attacker wearing pro‑Iran and Islamic clothing; the attempted IED attack outside New York City&rsquo;s Gracie Mansion; the mass‑casualty attempt at Temple Israel near Detroit, where an armed synagogue security officer killed the would‑be bomber; and the horrifying classroom attack at Old Dominion University in Virginia, where a convicted terror sympathizer opened fire on ROTC students before being killed in hand‑to‑hand combat by the cadets. The hosts repeatedly emphasize that all four attackers shared the same ideological motive, each acting in response to the ongoing U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran. Buck, drawing on his CIA counterterrorism background after 9/11, explains that this pattern is exactly what intelligence analysts anticipate following major U.S. strikes on jihadist‑aligned regimes, and he predicts that more lone‑wolf or sleeper‑cell events are highly likely.
The hour also focuses heavily on updated messaging from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, whose early‑morning briefings continue dominating national conversation. Clay and Buck play and analyze Hegseth&rsquo;s latest remarks confirming that Iran&rsquo;s newly elevated figurehead, Mojtaba Khamenei&mdash;nicknamed &ldquo;Little Mo&rdquo;&mdash;is gravely injured, likely disfigured, and incapable of appearing on camera, forcing the regime to issue written statements pretending he is functional. Hegseth asserts that Iran&rsquo;s leadership is hiding underground in bunkers and is unable to coordinate an effective counterattack, leaving the regime temporarily paralyzed as U.S. and Israeli forces dismantle its missile defenses, airfields, and naval assets. Buck notes that while the air campaign has been strategically devastating to Iran, the regime is not collapsing; the IRGC remains in control, citizens are too terrified to revolt, and true regime change is not in sight without boots on the ground&mdash;a step neither Trump nor the American public would support.
Clay and Buck explore multiple strategic theories circulating about the next phase of the Iran conflict. Clay references analysis suggesting that Little Mo may only be a symbolic placeholder while more moderate Iranian factions quietly negotiate with the U.S. behind the scenes; Buck strongly doubts this, arguing the regime is too fear‑driven and too brutal for internal moderation to emerge under bombardment. Clay also raises the provocative military proposal of U.S. and Israeli special forces seizing Iran&rsquo;s critical oil‑refining hub on Kharg Island&mdash;responsible for processing approximately 90 percent of Iran&rsquo;s crude&mdash;as a way to cripple the regime without a full‑scale invasion. Buck explains the immense geopolitical consequences such a move would trigger but acknowledges why strategists find the idea compelling, given refined oil is Iran&rsquo;s economic lifeline.
The hosts then return to the domestic terror threats, praising the extraordinary bravery of U.S. citizens who stopped these attacks. Clay reads a full tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shaw, the highly decorated ROTC commander killed during the Old Dominion attack. Shaw&rsquo;s students fought the gunman bare‑handed and killed him before he could inflict mass casualties&mdash;a display of courage that Clay and Buck argue exemplifies America&rsquo;s resilience. They contrast these heroics with the dangerous disarming policies Democrats push nationwide, reiterating that every successful intervention in these attacks involved a &ldquo;good guy with a gun&rdquo; or an armed security officer. The hosts argue forcefully for armed security in every school and religious facility, calling it a necessary protection in an era where America is facing a clear resurgence of jihadist terrorism.
Hour 1 closes with discussions about firearm ownership, rising gun purchases among suburban women, and the collapse of the Democratic narrative that &ldquo;white supremacy is the greatest threat&rdquo; to national security despite the undeniable pattern of jihadist attacks. Clay and Buck end the hour honoring six U.S. service members killed in a mid‑air refueling accident in Iraq, reminding listeners that the Iran conflict&mdash;though tactically successful&mdash;is not cost‑free. They preview upcoming interviews, including an in‑depth conversation with California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton as the state heads toward a chaotic top‑two primary.
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Hour 1 - Why Buck Joined the CIA

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Hour 2 of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show centers on the high‑stakes California gubernatorial race and the political, economic, and security crises gripping the nation. The hour opens with Clay and Buck welcoming California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, who discusses both lighthearted personal moments—such as his now‑famous “MAGA beard”—and the serious policy battles unfolding in the state. Hilton details the massive hospice and medical fraud uncovered through Califraud.com, explaining that billions in state funds have been siphoned off by corrupt networks tied directly to Democratic donors, including healthcare interests and government‑aligned unions. He emphasizes that this is not incompetence but systemic corruption, fueled by a political machine that profits from fraudulent schemes while taxpayers suffer. Hilton outlines his reform agenda, including the role of the state controller, who would have the power to audit and immediately shut off funding to fraudulent organizations—an authority he argues is essential for restoring accountability in California.

Much of Hour 2 focuses on the escalating California governor’s race under the state’s “top‑two” jungle primary system. Hilton explains that Democrats are consolidating behind Eric Swalwell, who is rapidly rising in polls thanks to backing from major unions and the Nancy Pelosi political machine. Hilton warns that if Republicans split their vote between him and his GOP rival, Chad Bianco—whom he criticizes for taking a knee for BLM and supporting amnesty—California could end up with a general‑election matchup between Swalwell and billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer. He cites current RealClearPolitics averages showing him in the lead among Republicans and stresses that unifying behind a single conservative candidate is the only path to making the November ballot. Hilton and Clay also discuss California’s sky‑high gas prices, with Hilton explaining that Democratic environmental extremism—not global events—is responsible for the state’s $2‑per‑gallon premium over the national average. He reveals that California sits atop enormous untapped oil reserves, yet imports nearly 80% of its oil due to regulatory chokeholds that have shut down pipelines and refineries. Hilton pledges that as governor he will end the state’s war on fossil fuels, reopen production, keep refineries alive, and bring gasoline back to $3 a gallon.

The final half of Hour 2 turns to breaking national‑security stories and the media’s increasingly distorted coverage of terrorism. Clay and Buck highlight how ABC News framed the Michigan synagogue attack as a reaction to the suspect’s family losses in Lebanon—an attempt to rationalize a jihadist terror act, they argue, that the media would never extend to victims of anti‑Jewish terrorism. The hosts contrast the media’s sympathy for attackers with the heroism of everyday Americans who have stopped recent terror attempts. Buck revisits the Old Dominion University attack, where a convicted ISIS supporter—released early from federal prison—shot an ROTC instructor before being killed by cadets who fought him bare‑handed. Clay underscores the bravery of the fallen victim, Lt. Col. Brandon Shaw, and reiterates that five jihadist attacks in two weeks demonstrate a clear pattern that cannot be ignored. Buck explains how jihadists often seek ideological praise online, creating a copycat effect that can trigger more attacks, especially during geopolitical conflict such as the U.S.–Iran war. He warns that authorities likely have hundreds of high‑risk individuals under watch and that the country must brace for additional incidents.

The hour concludes with Clay and Buck emphasizing the strategic failure of progressive narratives that deny the role of Islamic extremism, noting that the same media figures who obsess over “white supremacy” are unwilling to report honestly on jihadist terrorism—even when attackers openly proclaim their motives. As the hosts prepare for Hour 3, they signal a shift toward another major national story: the mass exodus of high‑income earners from blue states like Washington, New York, and California to low‑tax red states such as Florida, a trend exemplified by Jeff Bezos and Howard Schultz fleeing newly imposed wealth taxes.

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Hour 2 of the Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton Show centers on the high‑stakes California gubernatorial race and the political, economic, and security crises gripping the nation. The hour opens with Clay and Buck welcoming California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, who discusses both lighthearted personal moments&mdash;such as his now‑famous &ldquo;MAGA beard&rdquo;&mdash;and the serious policy battles unfolding in the state. Hilton details the massive hospice and medical fraud uncovered through Califraud.com, explaining that billions in state funds have been siphoned off by corrupt networks tied directly to Democratic donors, including healthcare interests and government‑aligned unions. He emphasizes that this is not incompetence but systemic corruption, fueled by a political machine that profits from fraudulent schemes while taxpayers suffer. Hilton outlines his reform agenda, including the role of the state controller, who would have the power to audit and immediately shut off funding to fraudulent organizations&mdash;an authority he argues is essential for restoring accountability in California.
Much of Hour 2 focuses on the escalating California governor&rsquo;s race under the state&rsquo;s &ldquo;top‑two&rdquo; jungle primary system. Hilton explains that Democrats are consolidating behind Eric Swalwell, who is rapidly rising in polls thanks to backing from major unions and the Nancy Pelosi political machine. Hilton warns that if Republicans split their vote between him and his GOP rival, Chad Bianco&mdash;whom he criticizes for taking a knee for BLM and supporting amnesty&mdash;California could end up with a general‑election matchup between Swalwell and billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer. He cites current RealClearPolitics averages showing him in the lead among Republicans and stresses that unifying behind a single conservative candidate is the only path to making the November ballot. Hilton and Clay also discuss California&rsquo;s sky‑high gas prices, with Hilton explaining that Democratic environmental extremism&mdash;not global events&mdash;is responsible for the state&rsquo;s $2‑per‑gallon premium over the national average. He reveals that California sits atop enormous untapped oil reserves, yet imports nearly 80% of its oil due to regulatory chokeholds that have shut down pipelines and refineries. Hilton pledges that as governor he will end the state&rsquo;s war on fossil fuels, reopen production, keep refineries alive, and bring gasoline back to $3 a gallon.
The final half of Hour 2 turns to breaking national‑security stories and the media&rsquo;s increasingly distorted coverage of terrorism. Clay and Buck highlight how ABC News framed the Michigan synagogue attack as a reaction to the suspect&rsquo;s family losses in Lebanon&mdash;an attempt to rationalize a jihadist terror act, they argue, that the media would never extend to victims of anti‑Jewish terrorism. The hosts contrast the media&rsquo;s sympathy for attackers with the heroism of everyday Americans who have stopped recent terror attempts. Buck revisits the Old Dominion University attack, where a convicted ISIS supporter&mdash;released early from federal prison&mdash;shot an ROTC instructor before being killed by cadets who fought him bare‑handed. Clay underscores the bravery of the fallen victim, Lt. Col. Brandon Shaw, and reiterates that five jihadist attacks in two weeks demonstrate a clear pattern that cannot be ignored. Buck explains how jihadists often seek ideological praise online, creating a copycat effect that can trigger more attacks, especially during geopolitical conflict such as the U.S.&ndash;Iran war. He warns that authorities likely have hundreds of high‑risk individuals under watch and that the country must brace for additional incidents.
The hour concludes with Clay and Buck emphasizing the strategic failure of progressive narratives that deny the role of Islamic extremism, noting that the same media figures who obsess over &ldquo;white supremacy&rdquo; are unwilling to report honestly on jihadist terrorism&mdash;even when attackers openly proclaim their motives. As the hosts prepare for Hour 3, they signal a shift toward another major national story: the mass exodus of high‑income earners from blue states like Washington, New York, and California to low‑tax red states such as Florida, a trend exemplified by Jeff Bezos and Howard Schultz fleeing newly imposed wealth taxes.
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Hour 2 - Steve Hilton Can Save CA

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Hour 3 - Sen. Josh Hawley's New Book, "Manhood"

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