The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

In Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton kick off the Tuesday program exactly four weeks before the 2026 midterm elections, examining the final campaign sprint, the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, voter frustration over inflation and affordability, and the political messaging that could determine key races. They briefly note reports of riots in Paris before turning to the increasingly expensive midterm campaign and the flood of political advertising across the country. A major focus is the closely watched Michigan Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
Clay and Buck analyze El-Sayed’s contentious Fox News interview with Martha MacCallum, including his opposition to the war in Iran, his defense of the Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement, his criticism of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, and MacCallum’s questioning about his fundraising connections to the Soros family. While strongly disagreeing with El-Sayed politically, Clay and Buck argue that Republicans would be making a mistake to underestimate him, describing him as a disciplined and effective communicator who repeatedly pivots back to voters’ concerns about gas prices, grocery bills, prescription drugs, health care and the overall cost of living. They contend that his lack of a lengthy political voting record gives him an advantage, compare elements of his political style to AOC, Zohran Mamdani and Barack Obama, and speculate that a Michigan Senate victory could position El-Sayed as a possible Democratic presidential contender in 2028.
Clay and Buck also examine how TikTok, YouTube and short-form social media are transforming political communication, particularly among younger voters who consume far less traditional cable television. Clay describes watching how his teenage son uses TikTok, while Buck argues that repeated exposure to short, highly engaging political videos can shape attitudes on subjects ranging from Israel and Gaza to immigration and the economy. That leads into a broader discussion of Republican midterm strategy. Both hosts argue that persuadable voters are currently more focused on inflation, gas prices, grocery costs, housing affordability and household finances than on Iran or other foreign-policy accomplishments. They revisit El-Sayed’s association with streamer Hasan Piker and analyze El-Sayed’s decision to sidestep questions about Piker by immediately returning to economic issues. With battleground Senate contests intensifying, including the Michigan race and the Maine contest involving Susan Collins and Troy Jackson, Clay and Buck argue that Republicans need a message directly addressing frustrated voters rather than assuming foreign-policy arguments will carry the election.
Hour 1 then turns to callers who reinforce the hosts’ concern that affordability is dominating voter sentiment. A Minnesota caller says people in his community care far more about diesel prices, gasoline, the border and election issues than Iran. Clay argues that President Trump inherited the consequences of the severe inflation of the Biden years and that even substantially slowing inflation cannot quickly restore the purchasing power Americans remember from 2020. Buck agrees that this presents Republicans with a difficult political problem because Trump campaigned on bringing prices down, leaving some voters disappointed that groceries and other everyday expenses remain elevated. Clay compares the current political environment to the early Reagan presidency, noting the Republican setback in the 1982 midterms before Ronald Reagan’s overwhelming 1984 reelection victory, and suggests Trump-era economic policies could similarly become more politically beneficial by 2027 and the 2028 presidential election, potentially helping Vice President JD Vance or another Republican nominee. The hosts repeatedly distinguish between reducing the inflation rate and actually returning prices to their pre-inflation levels, debating how Republicans can communicate that economic reality to voters who remain angry about what they pay at the supermarket, gas station and restaurants.
Another major topic in Hour 1 of Clay and Buck is why control of the Senate matters for the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary. Clay discusses Justice Samuel Alito, his comments about having considered retirement, and the possibility of a Supreme Court vacancy during the remainder of Trump’s term. He argues that if Democrats capture the Senate, a Republican administration could face enormous difficulty confirming a Supreme Court nominee or filling lower federal court vacancies. The conversation also touches on Alito’s apparent belief about who leaked the draft of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Clay views judicial confirmations as one of the strongest arguments for Republicans maintaining their Senate majority, even as he expresses less concern about losing the House because he doubts Congress will enact much major legislation and predicts a Democratic House could pursue another impeachment of President Trump.
The economic debate continues with callers from Montana and Michigan challenging or expanding on the hosts’ arguments about Trump, inflation and the cost of living. Clay emphasizes that slower inflation does not mean prices return to earlier levels, while Buck stresses the political importance of acknowledging that voters heard promises of falling prices and may judge the administration against those expectations. They discuss Democratic efforts to capitalize on continued frustration with grocery costs and argue that candidates such as Abdul El-Sayed are successfully emphasizing voter anger without adequately explaining how their policies would lower prices. Clay says Republicans should counter by blaming Democratic policies for the original inflation surge and arguing that returning Democrats to power would worsen the underlying causes of high costs. Buck connects economic frustration to the unrest mentioned earlier in France, arguing that when people believe institutions cannot solve systemic affordability problems, promises of government benefits and greater redistribution can become politically appealing.
Closing Hour 1, Clay and Buck hear from a Florida listener whose 30-year-old son, a former Navy petty officer and Trump voter, has become less committed because of continuing high costs and Trump’s foreign-policy decisions. Buck says this captures precisely the electoral warning Republicans should take seriously. Clay responds that voters should assess the administration against the available political alternative rather than expect every campaign promise to be fulfilled exactly as envisioned. He argues that the country is in a stronger position under President Trump than it would have been under Kamala Harris, pointing in the discussion to changes involving the southern border, violent crime and inflation while acknowledging that voters can legitimately disagree with some Trump policies.
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In Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay and Buck focus heavily on the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump’s campaign push for Republican candidates, the economy, inflation, energy prices, the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, and the long-term importance of the Supreme Court. With Election Day approaching, they discuss Trump’s campaign appearance in Grand Island, Nebraska, and his effort to turn out Republican voters in states he previously carried. After some lighthearted conversation about Nebraska, New York, “flyover country,” and the hosts’ travels around America, they analyze Trump’s midterm message centered on lower taxes, economic growth, border security, illegal immigration, crime, farmers and ranchers, and putting more money in Americans’ pockets. Clay and Buck argue that the political challenge for Republicans is acknowledging voters’ continued frustration with the cost of living and high prices without suggesting that the country is moving in the wrong direction under a Republican administration. They frame the GOP’s central economic argument as asking voters whether they would be better off under Democratic policies and compare the current environment with what they believe the country would have experienced under a Kamala Harris presidency.
Hour 2 expands on the politics of inflation and affordability, with Clay arguing that angry voters can sometimes react to difficult economic circumstances without considering whether the alternative policies would actually improve their situation. Clay and Buck criticize the Biden administration’s spending agenda and discuss Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, Modern Monetary Theory, federal spending, minimum-wage policy and the inflationary consequences they believe would have resulted from even greater government expenditures. The conversation then shifts to one of Trump’s proposals for addressing fuel costs: an executive action concerning tax-free red-dyed diesel fuel. Buck emphasizes the importance of diesel to trucking and the transportation of goods throughout the United States, while Clay connects rising diesel and energy costs to geopolitical turmoil. They discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, drone attacks on energy infrastructure and refineries, a reported tanker fire in Sochi, disruptions to Russian and Ukrainian oil and gas capacity, and tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that international conflicts are increasingly affecting American energy prices and the broader global economy. They also reflect on how American public attention has shifted from Ukraine toward the war in Gaza as overseas conflicts continue.
Clay and Buck also turn briefly to riots in France, discussing a report that hundreds of French police officers had been injured during unrest connected to local schools. Their conversation becomes humorous as Clay openly acknowledges his skepticism about the severity of the reported injuries, prompting jokes about French police, the French Foreign Legion, learning French in school, Clay’s old French-class name “Gerard Bonaparte,” French pronunciation, actor Gérard Depardieu and Napoleon Bonaparte. Later, the hosts return to President Trump’s campaign appearances, playing remarks in which Trump discusses supporters calling him the “GOAT,” or greatest of all time, and compares his presidential record with those of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.
A serious portion of Hour 2 of Clay and Buck centers on the Pentagon announcement that President Trump approved the military death sentence for Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army major convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood attack that killed 13 people and wounded dozens more. Buck and Clay discuss the unusual presidential role required before a military death sentence can be carried out and express support for the decision. That leads to a broader discussion of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Guantanamo Bay and the unresolved prosecutions involving alleged 9/11 plotters, including years of legal battles over interrogations, admissibility of statements, plea agreements and the death penalty. They also review the rarity and history of U.S. military executions, noting the previous military execution in 1961 and discussing Private Eddie Slovik, who was executed by firing squad for desertion during World War II.
The hosts then return to what they see as one of the most consequential issues in the 2026 midterm elections: control of the U.S. Senate and the future of the Supreme Court. Clay plays comments from Justice Samuel Alito explaining that he considers retirement regularly but believes he can still make a valuable contribution to the Court. Clay argues that Supreme Court appointments can shape American law for decades and praises Trump’s judicial appointments overall, despite Trump sometimes disagreeing with decisions made by his own appointees. The hosts warn that if Democrats gain control of the Senate, they could block future Trump Supreme Court nominees and other federal judicial confirmations during the final two years of his presidency. Buck invokes the example of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, arguing that her decision to remain on the Court ultimately had major consequences for Democrats. For Clay, the possibility of another Supreme Court vacancy is a central reason Republican voters should be motivated to participate in the midterms.
With the election roughly four weeks away, Clay and Buck offer an extended assessment of the 2026 Senate map and Republican prospects in Texas, Michigan, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, New Hampshire, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota and Georgia. Buck predicts Republicans will retain the Senate but lose the House, while acknowledging substantial uncertainty in individual races. He expresses confidence about Texas and believes Republicans can prevail in Maine and New Hampshire, but is notably more pessimistic about Michigan and concerned about Ohio and North Carolina. Clay is nervous about Senate control because Republicans are defending competitive territory in states where they would normally expect stronger advantages. The hosts discuss Susan Collins in Maine, her history of outperforming polling and her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, while Buck argues that New Hampshire may behave differently from national trends because of a campaign focused heavily on state-specific issues. They describe Michigan as a difficult Republican pickup opportunity, express confidence about Iowa, Texas and Nebraska, and single out Georgia as a frustrating Southern battleground compared with neighboring Republican states. Throughout the discussion, they urge listeners to vote regardless of predictions and emphasize the importance of turnout.
Closing Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay and Buck look beyond the 2026 midterms toward the 2028 presidential election. They argue that the post-midterm political conversation could move almost immediately into the next presidential cycle because both parties are likely to face open nomination contests. Clay predicts that Senate control will matter more than control of the House during the final two years of the Trump administration because of the Senate’s power to confirm federal judges and potential Supreme Court nominees. Buck predicts that a Democratic House majority could lead to another attempt to impeach President Trump but doubts Congress will otherwise produce substantial legislation during the next two years. Clay concludes by arguing that Trump’s political comeback and 2024 victory will ultimately carry far greater historical significance than the results of the 2026 midterms.
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In Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay and Buck begin with optimism about the U.S. economy and stock market, highlighting the S&P 500 reaching a new all-time high and contrasting the market’s performance with the sharp decline and recession fears of April 2025. Clay recalls urging listeners at the time not to panic and argues that investors who held their positions or bought during the downturn have benefited enormously from the subsequent rally. The hosts discuss what record stock prices could signal about future economic growth, 401(k) retirement accounts, investing, consumer confidence and the Trump economy, while acknowledging that strong financial-market performance has not necessarily translated yet into every American feeling better about personal finances or the cost of living. Clay predicts that improving economic conditions will become more apparent to Americans in the coming year.
Hour 3 then shifts to the changing American media and entertainment landscape, as Clay discusses the Paramount and Warner Bros. combination and what he sees as a broader movement toward a more politically balanced Hollywood. He assesses changes involving Skydance, CNN and CBS News, and argues that media ownership can significantly affect editorial culture. That leads Clay and Buck to revisit Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, now X, which they credit with disrupting the previous social-media ecosystem and changing how political stories and cultural controversies gain traction. They connect that transformation to changing attitudes in Hollywood and to their own growing interactions with actors, producers and other entertainment-industry figures who listen to conservative media but may be reluctant to discuss their politics publicly.
A major cultural discussion in Hour 3 of the program centers on the WNBA, Sophie Cunningham, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark and fan behavior at professional sporting events. Clay and Buck react to Cunningham’s argument that professional athletes who want larger audiences must accept that opposing fans will sometimes heckle, criticize or yell at them. They contrast that position with Wilson confronting an opposing fan after he pointed at her following a foul call, and compare the episode with the far more serious Ron Artest “Malice at the Palace” incident. The hosts praise Cunningham’s approach to dealing with sports fans and take issue with criticism suggesting that she should no longer play for the Indiana Fever. They argue that some of the backlash against Cunningham also stems from her views on biological men competing in women’s sports, presenting the controversy as part of a larger debate over free speech, transgender athletes, women’s sports and which political opinions are considered acceptable in professional athletics. Buck also compares the reaction surrounding Cunningham with the treatment of Colin Kaepernick, while the conversation expands into the role that celebrity, appearance, marketability and entertainment value play in athlete endorsements and popularity, with references to Anna Kournikova, Jude Bellingham, David Beckham and Tom Brady.
Florida Senator Rick Scott joins Clay and Buck in Hour 3 for an extended conversation about the 2026 midterm elections and control of Congress. With Election Day 28 days away, Scott argues that Florida’s dramatic shift in voter registration toward Republicans strengthens the prospects of GOP candidates, expressing confidence in Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody while discussing opportunities for Republicans under Florida’s new congressional map. Scott then provides his outlook on the nationwide Senate map, identifying New Hampshire and Michigan as possible Republican pickup opportunities while discussing competitive races involving Alaska, Ohio, Maine and North Carolina. He says Republicans must focus their closing argument on inflation, the cost of living, balancing the federal budget, reducing regulation and creating better-paying jobs. The conversation also covers Republican prospects in Texas, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas, with Scott predicting the GOP can retain its Senate majority and potentially increase it if key races break its way.
The interview with Scott also dives deeply into the changing world of college sports and college football conference realignment. Scott explains his opposition to the current version of the Protect College Sports Act, despite agreeing that Congress should address problems involving athlete eligibility, transfer rules and athlete compensation. He criticizes provisions that he says would authorize roughly $200 million in spending, regulate when schools can hire coaches and potentially force universities to spend time as independents before switching athletic conferences. That produces a detailed discussion of the futures of Florida State, Miami, Clemson and North Carolina, especially whether schools currently associated with the ACC might eventually prefer the SEC or Big Ten. Scott declines to say where Florida State or Miami should play, arguing instead that universities, rather than Congress, should decide their conference affiliations. He says he is discussing changes with House members and believes the legislation could be amended into something he could ultimately support.
Later in Hour 3, Clay and Buck lighten the conversation with entertainment and sports talk, including a listener’s declaration that True Romance, written by Quentin Tarantino, is his favorite movie and a callback to their previous interview with Rob Riggle and discussion of his Jimmy Stewart project. Clay says the show is increasingly hearing from people working in Hollywood who privately share the audience’s political and cultural outlook, and he predicts that more actors, producers and filmmakers will appear on the program to promote projects that appeal to the Clay and Buck audience. The hosts view this as another indication that the culture of Hollywood may be shifting away from rigid political conformity.
The final portion of Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show examines cancel culture, social media history and employment consequences for old online posts. Clay and Buck discuss a person who lost an opportunity with the Portland Trail Blazers over social-media activity from when he was 15 years old and who has now retained legal counsel and threatened litigation. They argue that punishing adults professionally for comments made as teenagers represents an excessive form of cancel culture and point to Gina Carano’s dispute with Disney following her departure from The Mandalorian as another example of the legal and cultural pushback against employment consequences tied to political or social-media controversies. Clay sees the growing resistance to such decisions as evidence that public attitudes toward cancel culture may be changing.
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Clay Travis sat down with Enes Kanter Freedom at his home in Tennessee for a long-form chat about his basketball career, the hypocrisy of political activism, and the infamous bubble years during Covid.
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The Dallas Cowboys suffer another embarrassing loss, and Dak Prescott faces a furious fan as Clay Travis questions whether Dallas will ever become a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Plus, Nick Saban reveals the story behind benching Jalen Hurts for Tua Tagovailoa, and Enes Kanter Freedom exposes what he describes as the NBA's ties to Nike and China.
Clay also breaks down his college football and NFL picks, including Alabama vs. Georgia, explains why he believes Atlanta Braves stock could be undervalued, weighs in on the latest WNBA controversy involving Sophie Cunningham, and reacts to new developments in the Cornell 7 case.
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