The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

What is President Donald Trump's second term really like behind closed doors?
Ryan sits down with New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, authors of the bestselling book Regime Change, for an in-depth discussion on President Trump's leadership, decision-making process, inner circle, and the future of American politics.
The conversation explores Trump's evolving mindset, his thoughts on legacy, the influence of JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Stephen Miller, AI policy, foreign affairs, and the growing role of influencers inside conservative politics. The authors also discuss the Iran conflict, the Federal Reserve, tariffs, and how Trump's second presidency is reshaping America's role in the world.
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David Rutherford breaks down the question he's been chasing since the COVID mental health crisis exploded: is it possible to find peace when you're consumed by pain? You'll learn why peace and pain aren't opposites but coexisting forces, what three male lions stalking a buffalo herd taught David about patience under pressure, and how to find "the center" — the point where you can perceive peace as clearly as you perceive pain — in your own daily grind. David also shares the conversation about suffering with his friend Dr. Dan Luna that set the whole journey in motion. This one launches a theme you'll be seeing a lot more of on the show: The Center.

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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, are we preserving the principles that made the United States exceptional—or watching them slowly disappear?
In this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor sits down with Ned Ryun, CEO of American Majority and creator of the new documentary Thread of Liberty, for a deep conversation about the American Founding, the Constitution, the rise of the administrative state, and why the next generation must understand the true story of America's experiment in self-government.
They discuss the Founding Fathers' vision for a constitutional republic, the realities of slavery and the Civil War, Alexis de Tocqueville's observations about American exceptionalism, the dangers of centralized government, and why preserving liberty requires an informed and engaged citizenry.

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Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show focuses heavily on national politics, election integrity, the Israel-Hamas conflict, Democratic Party divisions, and early speculation about the 2028 presidential race. The hosts begin by discussing ongoing U.S. military strikes targeting Iranian capabilities and the Trump administration's approval of a U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear agreement, framing both developments as significant components of American foreign policy and Middle East strategy.
A major portion of the hour centers on New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and his previous comments regarding the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under an International Criminal Court warrant. Clay and Buck argue that Mamdani lacks any legal authority to take such action and discuss his subsequent acknowledgment that New York City does not possess jurisdiction to enforce international arrest warrants. The hosts use the controversy to explore broader debates surrounding Israel, antisemitism, and the growing influence of anti-Israel sentiment within progressive politics. They argue that Mamdani represents a rising faction of the Democratic Party that is increasingly critical of Israel and contend that these views are gaining traction, particularly among younger voters.
The conversation expands into an analysis of the Democratic Party's evolving relationship with Jewish voters and support for Israel. Clay and Buck discuss what they see as a growing ideological divide among Democrats over the Israel-Hamas war, suggesting that pro-Israel Democrats may find themselves increasingly isolated within the party. They examine the political implications for prominent Jewish Democratic figures, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, while also discussing media coverage of Middle East issues and changing audience trends among Jewish voters.
The hosts then shift to a lengthy discussion of election integrity and voter registration issues, focusing on reports out of New Jersey involving non-citizens who were mistakenly registered to vote and instances of non-citizen voting. Clay and Buck criticize Democratic arguments that voter fraud is either nonexistent or insignificant, arguing that even relatively small numbers of improper registrations or ballots can impact close elections. They debate how election systems should address mistakes, registration errors, voter roll maintenance, citizenship verification, and election security measures. The conversation also includes reactions to media coverage of the New Jersey revelations and broader concerns about voter confidence, ballot verification, mail-in voting procedures, and election administration.
Throughout the election discussion, the hosts compare voter fraud debates to other political controversies, arguing that critics often move from denying problems exist to minimizing their importance once evidence emerges. They discuss cable news coverage, reactions from political commentators, and the broader national debate surrounding voter identification laws, voter registration databases, and non-citizen participation in elections.
In the final segment of Hour 1, Clay and Buck turn to 2028 presidential politics, analyzing an early New Hampshire poll that places Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) atop the Democratic field. They discuss potential Democratic contenders including Pete Buttigieg, Mark Kelly, Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and Bernie Sanders, while speculating about the ideological direction of the Democratic Party following President Trump's term. The hosts argue that the upcoming Democratic primary could become one of the most competitive and ideologically significant nomination battles in recent history, with progressive and establishment factions competing for control of the party's future. Meanwhile, they point to Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as leading Republican figures in early polling and discuss the strength of the Republican bench heading toward the next presidential cycle.
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Hour 2 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show continues several of the day's biggest political and cultural conversations while expanding into sports, media criticism, election integrity, and key Republican campaign developments. The hour combines political analysis, listener interaction, and interviews with major Republican figures as Clay Travis and Buck Sexton examine issues likely to shape the upcoming midterm and presidential election cycles.
The hour opens with discussion of recent Republican primary victories, including Arizona congressional and statewide races, before returning to the ongoing debate surrounding election integrity. The hosts revisit reports involving non-citizen voter registrations and votes cast in New Jersey, arguing that even relatively small numbers of improper votes can undermine public confidence in elections. Clay and Buck emphasize the importance of election security, voter roll accuracy, citizenship verification, and public trust in the democratic process. Listener feedback and call-in contributions further reinforce the theme that close elections can be decided by surprisingly small vote margins, making election administration and ballot integrity major topics throughout the hour.
A significant segment focuses on women’s sports, gender identity, and cultural politics. The hosts discuss WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and her public comments opposing biological males competing in women’s sports and using women’s locker rooms. Clay and Buck describe Cunningham’s remarks as noteworthy because she is a current professional athlete willing to speak publicly on a controversial issue. They argue that her comments represent a broader cultural shift and suggest that more athletes may be willing to voice similar opinions in the future. The discussion also expands to ESPN and sports media, with the hosts claiming that sports organizations and media outlets may be moving away from some of the progressive positions they previously embraced.
The conversation broadens into larger debates surrounding gender ideology and transgender issues. Clay and Buck react to recent comments from actor Elliot Page regarding a nature documentary examining gender and sex in the animal kingdom. The hosts strongly criticize the comparisons between animal behavior and human gender identity, arguing that examples from nature are frequently used to justify broader political and cultural arguments about transgenderism. They reject those comparisons and contend that debates over biological sex, gender identity, and social policy remain central issues in American politics and culture.
Election integrity returns as a major theme when the hosts take a call from a former Montana Secretary of State who recounts an extraordinarily close legislative race that was decided by only a handful of votes after a ballot review. Clay and Buck use the example to reinforce their argument that election safeguards, paper ballots, vote verification procedures, and transparency are essential not only for preventing fraud but also for maintaining public confidence in election outcomes. They emphasize that perceptions of fairness are nearly as important as the actual results themselves.
A major political segment features an interview with Congressman Mike Collins, the Republican nominee challenging Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia. The discussion centers on what is expected to be one of the most competitive and consequential Senate races in the country. Collins argues that Ossoff is out of step with Georgia voters on issues including taxes, inflation, transgender policies, and social issues. The hosts and Collins discuss the importance of Georgia as a battleground state, the role of out-of-state political donations, and the broader implications that the Senate race could have for control of Congress. Collins also outlines his campaign strategy and efforts to appeal to Georgia voters by emphasizing economic issues, conservative principles, and support for President Trump’s policies.
Later in the program, Clay and Buck examine the media landscape and political messaging, criticizing what they view as increasingly extreme rhetoric from some Democratic politicians. A notable example involves Representative Jasmine Crockett, whose comments during a congressional hearing connected international soccer fandom and historical racial issues. The hosts ridicule the argument and use it as an example of what they see as the Democratic Party’s continued reliance on identity politics and accusations of racism. They speculate about Crockett’s political future and suggest that media opportunities could await her after her congressional career.
The hour also includes lighter moments as Clay and Buck discuss movies, streaming entertainment, sports, personal anecdotes, aging, and social media engagement with listeners. Their review of the recently released film Disclosure Day leads to a broader conversation about modern movie releases and the rapid transition from theaters to streaming platforms.
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