The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

As nuclear rhetoric rises and drones change who pays the price, Navy SEAL David Rutherford walks through 2,000 years of just war thinking from Cicero, Augustine and Aquinas to Michael Walzer and Jeff McMahan. Then he weighs the realists who say power is all that matters, and ends with the questions every American should ask before the next war.
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0:00 Intro: The Drums of War
7:06 Drones, Nukes and Netanyahu's AI Image
15:00 Cicero: Can War Ever Be Just?
20:40 Black Rifle Coffee
31:21 Augustine: The Sin Isn't the Sword
42:38 Aquinas' Test and the Moving Goalposts on Iran
54:08 The Strong Do What They Can
1:02:31 Geneva, Nukes and Who Pays
1:19:53 Would You Send Your Neighbor's Child?
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The 2026 midterm elections have delivered a brutal wake-up call for Republicans, and Tudor Dixon isn't holding back. From shocking Democratic victories in Texas and Ohio to razor-thin races in Michigan, Tudor breaks down what went wrong, why Republican candidates failed to connect with voters, and how abandoning the MAGA base may have cost the GOP critical elections.
Tudor examines the impact of soaring gas prices, inflation, war, ineffective campaign messaging, and controversial political strategies. She also takes aim at Republican leadership, questions the party's approach to independent voters, and raises concerns about third-party candidates and election tactics in Nebraska, Alaska, and Michigan.
Is this the beginning of a Republican collapse—or the wake-up call the GOP desperately needed? Tudor explains why she believes Republicans can rebuild, reconnect with their base, and emerge stronger heading into the next election cycle.
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China may not be listed on the ballot, but its impact on American land, jobs, energy, agriculture, trade, and fentanyl remains front and center. Steve Yates explains how China emerged as a key issue in races across Texas, Iowa, and Ohio, why voters connect Beijing to everyday concerns, and how the next Congress will shape policy on trade, advanced technology, Taiwan, and national security.
Listen for a practical look at what happens after Election Day and why the decisions made in Washington could affect communities across America for years to come.
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Is a Democratic blue wave about to sweep Washington, or could Republicans pull off a stunning Election Night surprise? Lisa Boothe sits down with political strategist Matt Whitlock for a high-stakes breakdown of the 2026 midterm elections, President Trump's political future, and the battle for control of Congress.
Whitlock explains why Republicans could face devastating House losses while still having a path to retaining the Senate. They examine critical battleground races in Texas, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, and Iowa, the impact of candidate quality, questionable polling, and the massive spending required to defend traditionally Republican states. Plus, Whitlock reveals his potential Election Night scenarios and why a narrow Senate majority could be crucial to Trump's judicial appointments and legislative agenda.
The conversation also looks beyond the midterms to the growing influence of the Democratic Party's progressive wing, the political fallout from the Iran war, rising energy costs, economic uncertainty, and the possibility of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emerging as a major force in the 2028 presidential election.
Will Republicans survive Election Night, or will Democrats seize control of Congress and unleash two years of political warfare against President Trump?
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Clay Travis and Buck Sexton conduct an extended interview with Greg Abbott, governor of Texas and a candidate for reelection. Abbott discusses voter turnout trends across Texas, emphasizing the importance of Election Day voting, particularly in rural communities. He argues that the race remains highly competitive despite polling and highlights issues he believes are driving voters to the polls, including border security, taxation, affordability, and economic growth. Abbott contrasts his policy agenda with that of his Democratic opponent, outlining plans to reduce property taxes, lower insurance costs, improve affordability, maintain border enforcement programs, and continue attracting businesses and investment to Texas. He also discusses the state's economic performance, job creation, and efforts to remain the nation's most business-friendly state.

An interview with Markwayne Mullen, serving as Secretary of Homeland Security and a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma. Discussion centers on competitive Senate races across the country, including contests in Maine, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Ohio, and Alaska. Mullen describes the election environment as highly competitive and emphasizes that turnout will determine the outcome of many races. He also praises campaign efforts by Republican candidates and discusses former campaign support provided by President Donald Trump.

An extended interview with Marsha Blackburn, who is running for governor of Tennessee. Blackburn discusses Election Day turnout across Tennessee, describing strong enthusiasm among Republican voters and expressing confidence in Republican prospects nationwide. She analyzes Senate contests in states including Texas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Maine, while arguing that conservative candidates are benefiting from voter frustration with progressive policies. Blackburn also outlines her vision for Tennessee, focusing on affordability, reducing government spending, lowering regulatory burdens, workforce housing, tax policy, economic development, healthcare innovation, crime reduction, and energy production. She highlights Tennessee's lack of a state income tax and defends policies designed to maintain the state’s economic competitiveness and population growth.

Clay and Buck devote considerable time to analyzing whether Jewish voters in Michigan may shift away from traditional Democratic voting patterns. The discussion follows the airing of a campaign advertisement featuring Taylor Weintraub, a lifelong Democrat and Michigan mother whose son attended Temple Israel during a violent attack on the synagogue and school. The hosts present Weintraub’s story as one of the defining narratives in the Michigan race and discuss broader concerns about antisemitism, public safety, and political rhetoric.

Weintraub then joins the program for a lengthy interview. She explains her decision to support Rogers despite her long history of voting Democratic, citing concerns about antisemitism, community safety, and comments made by Al-Sayed following the attack. Weintraub discusses the increasing security measures required at Jewish institutions, the emotional impact of the attack on her family, and her belief that some traditional Democratic voters may reconsider their political allegiances because of concerns surrounding antisemitism and support for Israel. The discussion also references Haley Stevens and her public support for Rogers, examining divisions within the Democratic coalition over Middle East policy and Jewish voter outreach.

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