The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Jasmine Crockett isn't falling in line behind James Talarico — and Ryan Girdusky explains why that could matter in an increasingly competitive Texas Senate race.
On this episode of It’s a Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky, Ryan breaks down the growing tensions inside both parties in Texas. Crockett is refusing to campaign for Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico after their bitter primary battle, while Republican Sen. John Cornyn isn't rushing to help Ken Paxton either.
Ryan examines the voters both former candidates could influence, the controversial past comments now being used against Talarico, and why a relatively small group of Trump voters could ultimately determine whether Paxton wins the Senate seat.
Plus, Ryan turns to Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed faces new scrutiny as his race against Republican Mike Rogers remains highly competitive. Ryan analyzes the importance of black and Jewish voters, Democratic defections and Van Jones' criticism of El-Sayed.
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Tudor Dixon is joined by Evita Duffy Alfonso for a wide-ranging conversation about patriotism, America’s universities, the rise of socialism among Gen Z and what conservatives must do to win over the next generation.
Evita shares stories from her family’s Great American Road Trip and explains why seeing America firsthand can help young people reconnect with the country’s history, culture and values. She also opens up about her experience as a conservative student at the University of Chicago and discusses the challenges conservative and Christian families face when deciding where to send their children to college.
Tudor and Evita examine ideological conformity on college campuses, whether conservatives should fight to reclaim institutions like Harvard and Yale rather than abandon them, and how universities could be held accountable through federal funding and tax policy.
Plus, Evita discusses why socialism is gaining traction with some young Americans struggling with housing costs, groceries and an increasingly elusive American Dream—and argues that Republicans need to offer tangible economic solutions rather than simply dismissing those frustrations.
They also discuss her husband Michael Alfonso’s run for Congress in Wisconsin, the emerging Gen Z conservative movement and why the battle for America’s next generation may reshape the future of both political parties.
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Retired Special Forces Sergeant Major Tyr Symank spent 31 years in uniform and in high-threat contract work — Green Beret, combat medic, Blackwater, DSS. I met him last spring and knew within one conversation that he understood something about peace that most warriors never find. This week he tells the whole story, including the night that nearly took him and the work that brought him back.
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What you'll hear:
• Tyr breaks down why he calls his career "addiction disguised as selfless service"
• The 2007 moment — a car backfire — that told him PTSD was real
• Why refusing help to "keep the edge" is a fallacy that dulls the blade
• The night in Baghdad, the three things that stopped him, and four months of full-time therapy
• The five words that rebuilt him: "You have to forgive yourself"
• David and Tyr make the case for mandatory therapy for senior military leaders
• Resources every struggling vet should know: dial 988 press 1, All Secure Foundation, and Beyond the Battlefield
Tyr Symank served across the 1st Cavalry Horse Detachment, 19th Special Forces Group, and multiple government agencies, retiring as a sergeant major. He now helps veterans navigate the VA claims process with Xterra Health.
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Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, Steve Yates shares a firsthand account from inside the White House complex as America came under attack. Drawing on his experience serving on the vice president’s national security staff, he reflects on the confusion, evacuation, continuity of government, and leadership lessons that emerged in the hours and days that followed. More importantly, he examines what those events still teach America in 2026 about vigilance, resilience, and national security. Listen, share with the next generation, and help preserve the lessons that history can teach before memory fades. Follow Nation States with Yates for clear, common-sense insights where Steve Yates serves as your personal national security advisor, breaking down world events in ways that matter to Main Street, not just Washington. Connect with the show at Feedback@NationStatesYates.com and follow on X @NSWithYates.
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Fox News contributor, former NYPD inspector, opsdesk.org founder Paul Mauro joins Lisa Boothe for a deep dive into two of the nation’s most closely watched criminal cases.
Mauro breaks down the Lindsay Clancy trial as the jury deliberates her fate, examining the prosecution’s evidence, the insanity defense, the timeline surrounding the deaths of her three children, and why he believes the facts point toward planning and deliberate action. He also explains what the lengthy deliberations could mean — and why a hung jury remains a real possibility.
Lisa and Paul also discuss the growing role of emotion and mental health narratives in the courtroom, how social media could influence the way younger jurors view cases, and the broader cultural implications surrounding the Clancy trial.
Plus, Mauro analyzes the latest legal fight involving Luigi Mangione, including the double-jeopardy argument surrounding federal and New York charges, what Mangione could face at sentencing, and why separate charges in Pennsylvania could create even more legal jeopardy.
It’s a wide-ranging conversation about criminal justice, the insanity defense, jury psychology, and two cases that could have lasting legal consequences.
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