The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

On this episode of Wellness Unmasked, Dr. Nicole Saphier dives into the growing dangers of Tianeptine, often called “gas station heroin,” and why it’s becoming a major public health concern—especially for teenagers and young adults.
After hearing firsthand about a young woman’s battle with addiction, Dr. Saphier breaks down what tianeptine is, how it works on opioid receptors, why it’s being sold legally in gas stations and smoke shops, and the alarming rise in poison center calls, overdoses, and rehab admissions tied to the drug.
She also explains the FDA’s warnings, the regulatory loopholes allowing products like Neptune's Fix and ZaZa Red to stay on shelves, and what parents need to watch for to protect their kids.
This is an urgent conversation about addiction, mental health, and why “legal” doesn’t always mean safe. A must-listen for parents, caregivers, and anyone concerned about America’s evolving drug crisis.
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On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the aftermath of the shocking violence surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the growing normalization of political extremism in American discourse. They examine the media’s response, the double standard in covering political violence, and the broader cultural consequences of escalating rhetoric.
Then, they turn to California, where a controversial new wealth tax proposal is heading to the ballot—raising major questions about billionaire flight, economic fallout, and the future of progressive tax policy.
Plus: the fallout from the dismantling of United States Agency for International Development continues, as former employees struggle to find work and new questions emerge about government spending, NGO funding, and taxpayer accountability.
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Democrats Want Violence
Clay Travis and Buck Sexton discuss the third attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, this time occurring during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend in Washington, D.C. Clay recounts his personal experience inside the ballroom, where he was seated near the front with his wife as Secret Service abruptly rushed in, gunfire was heard, and attendees were ordered to get down. Travis describes the chaos, the evacuation of President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, and the shock of seeing armed Secret Service agents sweeping the room with weapons raised. Both hosts emphasize that, while no one was killed, the gravity of an armed attacker breaching security at a high-profile event underscores an unprecedented political threat environment. Travis ties the suspect’s worldview to mainstream progressive narratives, arguing he reflects the consequences of what Buck Sexton has described elsewhere as a manufactured delusion driven by partisan media echo chambers.
Clay and Buck sharply criticize what they describe as catastrophic security failures surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Travis details how entry into the Washington Hilton involved minimal screening, with little to no security throughout the hotel despite numerous political figures, media elites, and cabinet-level officials attending events in multiple ballrooms. The hosts repeatedly stress that only the final ballroom entrance featured metal detectors, arguing that any coordinated or trained attack could have resulted in mass casualties. They compare the lax setup unfavorably to routine security at sporting events, calling the situation indefensible for an event involving the President of the United States.
Clay to Erika Kirk Haters: JUST SHUT UP
Clay defends Erica Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last year. After she was filmed crying at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, online critics mocked her. Clay condemns this behavior, saying, “If you are critiquing a widow… you are the bad guy.”
The Forces of Darkness
A central theme of this hour is the role of violent political rhetoric and what the hosts argue is dangerous normalization of extreme language by prominent Democratic leaders. The conversation specifically highlights remarks and visual messaging attributed to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, with Clay and Buck asserting that rhetoric such as “maximum warfare everywhere all the time” contributes to an atmosphere that radicalizes unstable individuals. The hosts warn that such language, when combined with intense partisan hostility, increases the risk of political violence and incentivizes lone-wolf attackers.
What's Up With the Secret Service?
An in-depth tactical and firearms analysis, led by Buck Sexton, who explains why close-quarters shootings are chaotic, difficult, and often misunderstood by the public. Drawing on law enforcement and self-defense principles such as the “3-3-3 rule,” Buck walks listeners through how real-life gunfights unfold, why marksmanship degrades under stress, and why handgun engagements seldom resemble Hollywood portrayals. Despite these realities, both hosts repeatedly stress that it is “staggering” that the would-be assassin was neither neutralized nor injured, deepening concerns about competence and rules of engagement.
Clay and Buck ask whether the Secret Service has been weakened by bureaucracy, lowered physical standards, and DEI-driven hiring practices. Clay reads publicly available Secret Service fitness benchmarks live on air—prompting disbelief and criticism—and both hosts argue that protecting the President of the United States should require the highest possible physical, tactical, and psychological standards. They compare federal protection unfavorably to elite private security used by CEOs and celebrities, asking why the President does not receive the very best protection available regardless of cost.
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Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show is dominated by an extensive, firsthand breakdown of a third attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, this time occurring during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend in Washington, D.C. Clay Travis opens the hour by recounting his personal experience inside the ballroom, where he was seated near the front with his wife as Secret Service abruptly rushed in, gunfire was heard, and attendees were ordered to get down. Travis describes the chaos, the evacuation of President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, and the shock of seeing armed Secret Service agents sweeping the room with weapons raised. Both hosts emphasize that, while no one was killed, the gravity of an armed attacker breaching security at a high-profile event underscores an unprecedented political threat environment.
Throughout Hour 1, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton sharply criticize what they describe as catastrophic security failures surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Travis details how entry into the Washington Hilton involved minimal screening, with little to no security throughout the hotel despite numerous political figures, media elites, and cabinet-level officials attending events in multiple ballrooms. The hosts repeatedly stress that only the final ballroom entrance featured metal detectors, arguing that any coordinated or trained attack could have resulted in mass casualties. They compare the lax setup unfavorably to routine security at sporting events, calling the situation indefensible for an event involving the President of the United States.
The conversation expands into a broader warning about political violence in America, with both hosts asserting that the repeated assassination attempts—Pennsylvania, West Palm Beach, and now Washington, D.C.—mark a dangerous escalation. Buck Sexton emphasizes that gunfire anywhere near the president represents total security failure and insists the president should never be reliant on luck for survival. The hosts argue that inflammatory rhetoric from the political left, amplified by legacy media and online activists, has normalized dehumanization of President Trump and indirectly encouraged violent actors. They highlight protest signs seen outside the venue and online reactions they claim showed disappointment that the attempt failed.
Hour 1 also includes detailed analysis of the alleged shooter, whom the hosts describe as a radicalized but otherwise “ordinary” Democrat based on social media activity and a manifesto. Travis ties the suspect’s worldview to mainstream progressive narratives, arguing he reflects the consequences of what Buck Sexton has described elsewhere as a manufactured delusion driven by partisan media echo chambers. Both hosts speculate on unanswered questions surrounding the incident, including how the suspect managed to enter the building with multiple weapons, why Secret Service gunfire allegedly failed to neutralize him, and whether a law enforcement officer may have been accidentally struck by friendly fire.
In the latter half of the hour, the discussion broadens further to national security implications, including concerns about foreign adversaries like Iran exploiting similar vulnerabilities. The hosts stress that if untrained individuals can penetrate security so easily, a coordinated terror operation could be devastating. They also contrast President Trump’s composure—highlighting his late-night press conference conducted calmly in formalwear—with reactions from members of the media, whom they criticize for self-centered framing and exaggerated trauma narratives.
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Hour 2 of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show centers on escalating political tensions in the United States following what hosts describe as the third assassination attempt on President Trump. The hour opens with live coverage of White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt’s briefing, where she recounts the chaotic moments during the shooting and praises the Secret Service’s rapid response. Levitt emphasizes that “the president's calm in the face of chaos… was really remarkable to witness” and warns that political rhetoric has created a climate where violence is increasingly normalized. She argues that years of demonization have fueled extremism, noting that “much of the manifesto of the would‑be assassin is indistinguishable from the words that we hear daily”.
The hosts analyze Levitt’s statements and expand on the theme of political rhetoric driving violence, arguing that repeated comparisons of Trump to dictators or fascists have convinced unstable individuals that violent action is justified. They highlight the shooter’s background—a well‑educated 31‑year‑old Caltech graduate—to argue that the threat is not limited to fringe extremists but can emerge from “normal Democrats” radicalized by media narratives. Clay notes that the shooter believed he was acting heroically, saying the manifesto shows he thought he was “saving America.”
A major segment focuses on Trump’s tense 60 Minutes exchange with CBS’s Nora O’Donnell, who read inflammatory lines from the shooter’s manifesto. Trump sharply rebuked her, saying, “You should be ashamed of yourself reading that… You’re a disgrace.” Clay and Buck argue that the media’s framing is intentionally provocative and contributes to the climate of hostility.
The hour also explores the broader historical context of political violence. Buck references academic research on pre‑revolutionary Russia to draw parallels between ideological radicalization then and now, explaining how extremist rhetoric can lead to widespread acts of terror. He warns that the U.S. is entering a similarly dangerous period.
Another emotional moment comes when Clay defends Erica Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last year. After she was filmed crying at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, online critics mocked her. Clay condemns this behavior, saying, “If you are critiquing a widow… you are the bad guy.”
The hour closes with the hosts previewing listener calls and upcoming discussion about the security failures surrounding the attempted assassination, as well as geopolitical updates involving Iran and U.S. negotiations.
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