The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

In this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol is joined by Stafford Palmieri-Sievert, Secretary of the Utah Republican Party, for a wide-ranging conversation about politics, values, and leadership in a changing America.
Stafford shares her personal journey from New York to Utah, how early life experiences shaped her worldview, and what led her to become deeply involved in conservative politics. She reflects on her time working with former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, offering insight into leadership, public service, and the challenges of governing with principle.
The discussion explores the importance of education policy, the evolving role of technology in human relationships, and why integrity, communication, and simply “showing up” for others matter more than ever. Stafford also offers thoughtful life advice rooted in personal responsibility and character—making this episode both practical and inspiring.
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Benghazi Capture
Buck Sexton hosting solo while Clay Travis is on assignment in California for Super Bowl week, and the opening hour delivers a forceful mix of national security news, immigration politics, election integrity, and cultural flashpoints. Buck begins the program by previewing several major topics that dominate this first hour, including President Donald Trump’s renewed focus on prescription drug pricing, the White House push for election security through the SAVE Act and voter ID requirements, and intensifying debates over ICE enforcement and immigration. From the outset, Hour 1 establishes a strong focus on law‑and‑order themes and accountability, both domestically and abroad.
The central and most consequential segment of Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show is devoted to the breaking news surrounding the capture of a key terrorist involved in the 2012 Benghazi attack. Buck reacts to Attorney General Pam Bondi’s announcement that one of the senior figures responsible for the attack on the U.S. consulate and CIA annex in Benghazi has been arrested and transferred to U.S. custody. Buck provides extensive historical context, revisiting the Benghazi attack, the deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty, and the political fallout during the Obama administration. Drawing on his own background in intelligence and counterterrorism, Buck sharply criticizes what he describes as years of dishonesty and failure to hold perpetrators accountable, contrasting that era with the Trump administration’s “never forget, never forgive” posture on terrorism.
Are You Serious, CA?
An in‑depth interview featuring California attorney and commentator Katie Zacharia, who provides a comprehensive breakdown of the 2026 California governor’s race. Buck and Zacharia discuss the state’s open “top‑two” primary system, highlighting how Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Sheriff Chad Bianco are polling competitively, potentially setting up a historic Republican‑versus‑Republican general election. They contrast this with what Zacharia describes as a weak and fractured Democratic field, criticizing figures like Katie Porter and Eric Swalwell, and arguing that California Democrats lack a compelling candidate beyond party loyalty. A major theme of this segment is election integrity, with repeated emphasis on the absence of voter ID in California and how it shapes statewide outcomes, alongside discussion of a voter ID ballot initiative backed by Carl DeMaio and publicly supported by Elon Musk.
The interview also digs deeply into California governance controversies, particularly the handling of the Palisades fire. Zacharia sharply criticizes Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom, accusing city and state leadership of negligence, budget mismanagement, and lack of accountability. Buck and Zacharia discuss reports that the mayor’s office released a “watered‑down” internal review of the fire response, arguing that a Republican official would have faced far harsher media scrutiny. This conversation expands into broader criticism of California’s one‑party rule, the role of legacy media like the Los Angeles Times, and what they describe as systemic failure paired with political protection for Democratic leaders.
The discussion then shifts to cultural flashpoints tied to progressive activism. Buck and Zacharia react to celebrity rhetoric around “stolen land,” including comments by Billie Eilish, and the irony of activists refusing to relinquish their own property when challenged by tribal claims. They also revisit the viral Minneapolis yoga studio incident, where activists aggressively confronted employees over ICE enforcement, using it as an example of what they describe as ideological radicalization, online indoctrination, and the collapse of basic civility. Zacharia links these incidents to broader Democratic rhetoric demonizing ICE and law enforcement, warning that such language fuels harassment and real‑world intimidation.
Interesting Take, Zohran
The kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie. Buck reviews new reporting indicating possible premeditation, including the removal of surveillance cameras and a narrow timeline window suggesting a coordinated operation rather than a random crime. While stressing that details remain limited, Buck underscores law enforcement’s belief that this was a planned kidnapping and reiterates hope for Nancy Guthrie’s safe return, noting that the case remains a national focus.
The escalating confrontation between the Trump administration and sanctuary‑city leadership, particularly in New York City. Buck sharply criticizes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for signing an executive order strengthening sanctuary protections, including barring ICE agents from city property such as schools, hospitals, and shelters without judicial warrants. Buck argues that Mamdani is intentionally provoking a legal showdown with the federal government, raising serious constitutional questions about whether a city can lawfully block federal law enforcement from public property. He contends that this move forces the Trump administration and ICE to respond aggressively to prevent other jurisdictions from following suit.
Buck also reacts to Mamdani’s public remarks invoking Islamic history and theology as justification for expansive migrant protections. He challenges the historical framing, arguing that Mamdani selectively cites religious narratives while ignoring the realities of conquest, enforcement, and modern migration policies in many Muslim‑majority countries. Buck frames this as part of a broader ideological pattern, accusing Mamdani of undermining rule of law, capitalism, and national sovereignty while positioning New York City as the next frontline in the immigration enforcement battle.
The Ned Flanders Approach
Redistricting and congressional power. Buck contrasts what he describes as Republican restraint in states like Indiana—where GOP lawmakers declined to pursue mid‑cycle redistricting that could have eliminated Democratic seats—with aggressive Democratic gerrymandering efforts in Virginia. He argues that Virginia Democrats, after campaigning as moderates, immediately moved to push a congressional map designed to yield a lopsided Democratic advantage. Buck uses this comparison to criticize what he calls Republican naïveté, urging GOP lawmakers to recognize the political environment and play by the same hardball rules Democrats use to protect congressional majorities.
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Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show features Buck Sexton hosting solo while Clay Travis is on assignment in California for Super Bowl week, and the opening hour delivers a forceful mix of national security news, immigration politics, election integrity, and cultural flashpoints. Buck begins the program by previewing several major topics that dominate this first hour, including President Donald Trump’s renewed focus on prescription drug pricing, the White House push for election security through the SAVE Act and voter ID requirements, and intensifying debates over ICE enforcement and immigration. From the outset, Hour 1 establishes a strong focus on law‑and‑order themes and accountability, both domestically and abroad.
The central and most consequential segment of Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show is devoted to the breaking news surrounding the capture of a key terrorist involved in the 2012 Benghazi attack. Buck reacts to Attorney General Pam Bondi’s announcement that one of the senior figures responsible for the attack on the U.S. consulate and CIA annex in Benghazi has been arrested and transferred to U.S. custody. Buck provides extensive historical context, revisiting the Benghazi attack, the deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty, and the political fallout during the Obama administration. Drawing on his own background in intelligence and counterterrorism, Buck sharply criticizes what he describes as years of dishonesty and failure to hold perpetrators accountable, contrasting that era with the Trump administration’s “never forget, never forgive” posture on terrorism.
Throughout this Benghazi discussion in Hour 1, Buck underscores the symbolic importance of pursuing justice more than a decade later, arguing that it sends a clear deterrent message to terrorists worldwide that Americans will be defended and avenged regardless of time or geography. He highlights remarks from Attorney General Pam Bondi and senior law‑enforcement officials emphasizing that the suspect will face prosecution on U.S. soil, reinforcing what Buck describes as a restored American posture of strength under Trump’s second term. He also credits FBI Director Kash Patel and intelligence agencies for aggressive counterterrorism operations, framing the arrest as part of a broader pattern of renewed seriousness about national security.
After the Benghazi segment, Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show pivots to cultural and political conflict surrounding immigration enforcement. Buck breaks down a viral incident at a Minneapolis yoga studio, where activists aggressively confronted employees for removing anti‑ICE signage at the direction of corporate management. Using the incident as a case study, Buck criticizes what he characterizes as performative activism and harassment of low‑wage workers over federal immigration policy. He argues that corporations are increasingly learning that taking overt political stances—particularly against federal law enforcement—can alienate large portions of the public, and he frames the yoga studio confrontation as emblematic of broader “woke” cultural overreach.
This discussion ties directly into Hour 1’s broader examination of ICE, immigration enforcement, and the Democratic Party’s resistance to border security and deportation efforts. Buck contends that activists targeting everyday workers and businesses are misdirecting their anger and fueling backlash, while reinforcing why immigration and law enforcement remain potent political issues heading into upcoming elections. He calls for companies to adopt neutral policies that focus on providing services rather than engaging in ideological signaling.
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Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show continues with Buck Sexton hosting solo and delivers an expansive, politics‑heavy hour focused on California politics, Democratic governance failures, cultural activism, healthcare policy, and prescription drug reform. The hour opens with an in‑depth interview featuring California attorney and commentator Katie Zacharia, who provides a comprehensive breakdown of the 2026 California governor’s race. Buck and Zacharia discuss the state’s open “top‑two” primary system, highlighting how Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Sheriff Chad Bianco are polling competitively, potentially setting up a historic Republican‑versus‑Republican general election. They contrast this with what Zacharia describes as a weak and fractured Democratic field, criticizing figures like Katie Porter and Eric Swalwell, and arguing that California Democrats lack a compelling candidate beyond party loyalty. A major theme of this segment is election integrity, with repeated emphasis on the absence of voter ID in California and how it shapes statewide outcomes, alongside discussion of a voter ID ballot initiative backed by Carl DeMaio and publicly supported by Elon Musk.
Hour 2 also digs deeply into California governance controversies, particularly the handling of the Palisades fire. Zacharia sharply criticizes Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom, accusing city and state leadership of negligence, budget mismanagement, and lack of accountability. Buck and Zacharia discuss reports that the mayor’s office released a “watered‑down” internal review of the fire response, arguing that a Republican official would have faced far harsher media scrutiny. This conversation expands into broader criticism of California’s one‑party rule, the role of legacy media like the Los Angeles Times, and what they describe as systemic failure paired with political protection for Democratic leaders.
The discussion then shifts to cultural flashpoints tied to progressive activism. Buck and Zacharia react to celebrity rhetoric around “stolen land,” including comments by Billie Eilish, and the irony of activists refusing to relinquish their own property when challenged by tribal claims. They also revisit the viral Minneapolis yoga studio incident, where activists aggressively confronted employees over ICE enforcement, using it as an example of what they describe as ideological radicalization, online indoctrination, and the collapse of basic civility. Zacharia links these incidents to broader Democratic rhetoric demonizing ICE and law enforcement, warning that such language fuels harassment and real‑world intimidation.
Later in Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Buck pivots to healthcare and economic policy, focusing on President Donald Trump’s announcement of TrumpRx.gov, a new initiative aimed at dramatically lowering prescription drug prices. Buck explains why prescription drug costs matter politically—especially for seniors ahead of the midterms—and argues that Trump’s approach targets entrenched middlemen, particularly pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), who inflate prices without adding value. Citing FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, Buck frames the policy as a pro‑consumer, pro‑competition reform that preserves innovation while cutting unnecessary bureaucracy. He ties prescription drug reform to broader themes of American manufacturing, national security, and reducing dependence on China for critical medicines.
The hour rounds out with listener talkbacks, lighter cultural commentary, and Buck’s reflections on health, fitness, and wellness—touching humorously on yoga, Pilates, mobility work, and the importance of walking and staying active as people age. Hour 2 closes by previewing the next hour’s focus on New York City politics and Zohran Mamdani, while reinforcing the central themes of the hour: Democratic mismanagement, election integrity, cultural radicalism, and Trump‑era policy initiatives aimed at restoring accountability and affordability.
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Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show closes out the Friday program with Buck Sexton leading a wide‑ranging, analysis‑heavy hour that blends breaking national security news, immigration enforcement battles, New York City politics, constitutional issues, and strategic political commentary. Buck opens Hour 3 by reiterating the day’s biggest headline: Attorney General Pam Bondi’s announcement that a key suspect in the 2012 Benghazi terrorist attack has been arrested and brought into U.S. custody. He emphasizes the Trump administration’s message that attacks on Americans will be pursued relentlessly, even more than a decade later, framing the arrest as a restoration of deterrence, accountability, and American resolve in counterterrorism policy.
The hour then transitions to continued coverage of the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie. Buck reviews new reporting indicating possible premeditation, including the removal of surveillance cameras and a narrow timeline window suggesting a coordinated operation rather than a random crime. While stressing that details remain limited, Buck underscores law enforcement’s belief that this was a planned kidnapping and reiterates hope for Nancy Guthrie’s safe return, noting that the case remains a national focus.
A major portion of Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show is devoted to the escalating confrontation between the Trump administration and sanctuary‑city leadership, particularly in New York City. Buck sharply criticizes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for signing an executive order strengthening sanctuary protections, including barring ICE agents from city property such as schools, hospitals, and shelters without judicial warrants. Buck argues that Mamdani is intentionally provoking a legal showdown with the federal government, raising serious constitutional questions about whether a city can lawfully block federal law enforcement from public property. He contends that this move forces the Trump administration and ICE to respond aggressively to prevent other jurisdictions from following suit.
Buck also reacts to Mamdani’s public remarks invoking Islamic history and theology as justification for expansive migrant protections. He challenges the historical framing, arguing that Mamdani selectively cites religious narratives while ignoring the realities of conquest, enforcement, and modern migration policies in many Muslim‑majority countries. Buck frames this as part of a broader ideological pattern, accusing Mamdani of undermining rule of law, capitalism, and national sovereignty while positioning New York City as the next frontline in the immigration enforcement battle.
Beyond immigration, Hour 3 pivots into strategic political analysis, focusing on redistricting and congressional power. Buck contrasts what he describes as Republican restraint in states like Indiana—where GOP lawmakers declined to pursue mid‑cycle redistricting that could have eliminated Democratic seats—with aggressive Democratic gerrymandering efforts in Virginia. He argues that Virginia Democrats, after campaigning as moderates, immediately moved to push a congressional map designed to yield a lopsided Democratic advantage. Buck uses this comparison to criticize what he calls Republican naïveté, urging GOP lawmakers to recognize the political environment and play by the same hardball rules Democrats use to protect congressional majorities.
The hour also includes Buck’s reflections on health, discipline, and mental wellness, featuring commentary on the benefits of daily walking and personal accountability, drawing on insights from former special operations figures. These segments serve as philosophical interludes tying personal responsibility to broader societal health. Buck briefly revisits economic and investment themes, including skepticism toward speculative assets and praise for traditional safe havens, before shifting to lighter end‑of‑week commentary.
Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show wraps up with listener talkbacks, humor, and Super Bowl‑week banter, including jokes about Clay Travis’s athletic challenges and weekend plans. Buck signs off by encouraging listeners to explore the Clay and Buck Podcast Network and enjoy the weekend, concluding an hour that combines sharp political critique, constitutional debate, national security analysis, and cultural commentary—serving as a strong capstone to the day’s broadcast.
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