The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Steve Yates delivers a Nation States weekend update on the major national security and geopolitical developments shaping the U.S. competition with Iran and China.
Steve examines the attempted attack aboard a FlyDubai flight bound for Israel and developments in the United Kingdom, and discusses what they could mean for Iran, the IRGC, and the possibility of further military action. The FlyDubai investigation remains ongoing; President Trump has suggested a possible Iranian connection and threatened a strong response if one is established, while officials have cautioned that the motive and any connection to Tehran have not yet been confirmed.
Then, Steve turns to the global AI race with China, U.S. energy security, the Strait of Hormuz, and the strategic importance of Alaska and Greenland. He explains his view of how expanded American energy production, access to rare earth minerals, and cooperation with allies could reduce China's leverage over critical supply chains.
Plus, Steve assesses the proposed South Korean investment in Alaska energy infrastructure and what it could mean for U.S. energy dominance and America's allies in the Indo-Pacific. Trump announced plans involving a $54 billion South Korean investment in an Alaska natural-gas project, although South Korean officials have indicated that participation remains subject to commercial considerations.
From Iran and the IRGC to China, AI, energy, rare earths, Alaska, and the Strait of Hormuz, Steve Yates breaks down the stories to watch heading into the weekend.
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Karol Markowicz sits down with author and Storytime for Grown Ups host Faith Moore to discuss her new romantic comedy, Wooing Jane, a wildly original story that brings Henry VIII into the modern world to help two lonely people fall in love.
Their conversation quickly expands into a bigger question: Have men and women forgotten how to woo each other? Moore discusses chivalry, modern feminism, changing expectations between men and women, and why people can struggle to form meaningful romantic relationships in an increasingly online world.
Karol and Faith also explore dating apps, online friendships, parasocial relationships and the danger of comparing imperfect real people with idealized versions of people created online. Moore argues that while technology can help people connect, ultimately “reality is the most important thing.”
Plus, Faith explains why she believes younger generations may begin putting down their phones and reconnecting with books, exercise, the outdoors and face-to-face relationships. And she closes with a simple piece of advice for building a better life: the things worth having are often hard—and you can do hard things.
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Clay Travis and Buck Sexton look at the 2026 midterm elections, including the fight for control of the Senate and House, President Donald Trump campaigning in Texas, and the increasingly competitive Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. Clay argues that Republican voters in Texas cannot take the race for granted and urges Texans to treat the contest as a serious battleground heading toward Election Day. They also discuss the controversy surrounding Cornell University and seven former fraternity members accused of sexual assault, following New York Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to initiate a special investigation led by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Clay and Buck review the allegations and the history of the case as presented in the transcript, including the accuser's statements about consent, the previous criminal investigation, multiple Cornell campus proceedings, and the subsequent civil litigation. They strongly question the decision to reopen scrutiny of the case and argue that James's involvement raises concerns about political bias and due process. They also react to comments from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, disputing her characterization of the allegations and discussing whether public statements made about the accused men could have legal or reputational consequences.
The discussion with Ann Coulter expands into a broader cultural debate over gender equality, feminism, personal responsibility, sexual morality, hookup culture and differing societal expectations for men and women. Coulter and the hosts challenge what they view as inconsistent standards surrounding intoxication, consent and accountability, and Clay presents a gender-reversed hypothetical to question whether allegations involving a male accuser would receive comparable cultural and legal treatment. They also discuss Lindsay Clancy and a separate Tennessee death-row case as part of their larger argument about responsibility and the extent to which gender or personal circumstances should influence judgments about individual conduct. Coulter contends that contemporary progressive attitudes about sex, abortion, monogamy and feminism have helped create contradictions between personal agency and demands for legal or social protection from the consequences of personal choices.
Steven Crowder, host of Louder with Crowder, then joins the program and offers his perspective on the Cornell allegations, discussing the available accounts of consent and comparing the controversy with previous nationally prominent cases including the Duke lacrosse case, Columbia University “Mattress Girl” controversy, the University of Virginia Rolling Stone controversy, Tawana Brawley, Trevor Bauer and Christine Blasey Ford. Clay, Buck and Crowder again use a gender-reversed hypothetical to debate whether the law and American culture apply equivalent standards of consent and personal responsibility to men and women. Crowder then shifts to his recent Harvard University debate with Harvard Law School professor Randall Kennedy, focused on DEI, affirmative action, racial preferences, discrimination, higher education and political ideology on elite college campuses. Crowder recounts his long-running effort to persuade university professors to debate him following the popularity of his “Change My Mind” campus events.
Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News Channel senior medical analyst, then joins Hour 3 to discuss his book The Angels Among Us: How God’s Messengers Play a Role in Healing and the intersection of medicine, science, faith, miracles, angels and spirituality. Siegel argues that meaningful coincidences can sometimes be understood through faith and recounts stories involving miraculous survival and unexpected intervention. He discusses Fox correspondent Benjamin Hall’s survival after being badly injured during an attack in Ukraine, including Hall’s visions of family members and the chain of circumstances that ultimately led rescuers to him. Siegel also recounts President Ronald Reagan’s survival after the 1981 assassination attempt, describing the Secret Service decision to take Reagan to George Washington University Hospital, the medical team’s discovery of the gunshot wound, emergency treatment and the people Siegel views as “angels” who helped save Reagan’s life.
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Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show opens with a look at the 2026 midterm elections, including the fight for control of the Senate and House, President Donald Trump campaigning in Texas, and the increasingly competitive Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. Clay argues that Republican voters in Texas cannot take the race for granted and urges Texans to treat the contest as a serious battleground heading toward Election Day.
The major focus of Hour 1 is the controversy surrounding Cornell University and seven former fraternity members accused of sexual assault, following New York Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to initiate a special investigation led by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Clay and Buck review the allegations and the history of the case as presented in the transcript, including the accuser's statements about consent, the previous criminal investigation, multiple Cornell campus proceedings, and the subsequent civil litigation. They strongly question the decision to reopen scrutiny of the case and argue that James's involvement raises concerns about political bias and due process. They also react to comments from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, disputing her characterization of the allegations and discussing whether public statements made about the accused men could have legal or reputational consequences.
Clay and Buck broaden the conversation into a debate over sexual-assault allegations, consent, campus disciplinary proceedings, presumption of innocence, media coverage and reputational damage, arguing that even an eventual acquittal may not restore the careers and reputations of people publicly accused of serious crimes. They compare the controversy with the Duke lacrosse case and discuss the distinction between behavior they regard as irresponsible or unethical and conduct that can be proven criminal beyond a reasonable doubt. The hosts also question whether James can conduct an impartial investigation after a social-media statement from her office expressed support for the accuser, with Clay arguing that such comments could become an issue in any future legal proceedings. The conversation expands into criticism of politically motivated prosecutions, including comparisons with the legal cases previously brought against President Trump.
Later in Hour 1, the discussion turns to rape shield laws and anonymity for sexual-assault accusers after a listener raises the question of why the seven accused men's identities are public while the accuser's identity remains protected. Clay and Buck debate the fairness and historical rationale of those protections and argue that today's digital environment can impose lasting professional consequences on accused individuals regardless of the ultimate outcome. Buck also references past controversies involving Wisconsin investigations, while the hosts preview an upcoming conversation with Ann Coulter, a Cornell alumna, and recall the highly publicized Columbia University "Mattress Girl" controversy as another example they believe illustrates the dangers of litigating disputed sexual-assault claims in the media and on college campuses.
The hour also includes a market and technology update with Stifel Chief Investment Officer Michael O'Keeffe, who discusses the rapidly expanding commercial space industry, recent SpaceX launches, Starlink, National Reconnaissance Office missions and the emerging concept of placing data centers in space. O'Keeffe then addresses the investment outlook for artificial intelligence, expressing optimism about AI's medium- and long-term potential to increase productivity, economic growth and corporate earnings while acknowledging possible challenges from regulation and misuse.
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Hour 2 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show features wide-ranging conversations with Ann Coulter and Steven Crowder, beginning with an extended examination of the controversy surrounding Cornell University, sexual-assault allegations involving former fraternity members, consent, due process, campus investigations, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Coulter, a Cornell alumna, discusses the publicly reported evidence as described in the case, including the accuser’s written statement, text messages, alcohol and drug use, and questions about consent. Clay, Buck and Coulter argue that emerging details raise substantial questions about the allegations and debate why the case has attracted renewed political attention after earlier investigations. They also examine the involvement of Letitia James, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, questioning whether political pressure could lead to criminal charges despite difficulties prosecutors might face at trial. The conversation touches on the Violence Against Women Act, standards of evidence, the reputational consequences facing accused individuals, and comparisons to other highly publicized sexual-assault controversies.
The discussion with Ann Coulter expands into a broader cultural debate over gender equality, feminism, personal responsibility, sexual morality, hookup culture and differing societal expectations for men and women. Coulter and the hosts challenge what they view as inconsistent standards surrounding intoxication, consent and accountability, and Clay presents a gender-reversed hypothetical to question whether allegations involving a male accuser would receive comparable cultural and legal treatment. They also discuss Lindsay Clancy and a separate Tennessee death-row case as part of their larger argument about responsibility and the extent to which gender or personal circumstances should influence judgments about individual conduct. Coulter contends that contemporary progressive attitudes about sex, abortion, monogamy and feminism have helped create contradictions between personal agency and demands for legal or social protection from the consequences of personal choices.
After Coulter’s appearance, Hour 2 continues the Cornell conversation as Clay and Buck consider what might happen next. They speculate about whether Letitia James will pursue criminal charges against the former fraternity members or conduct a highly public investigation that ultimately ends without prosecution. Steven Crowder, host of Louder with Crowder, then joins the program and offers his perspective on the Cornell allegations, discussing the available accounts of consent and comparing the controversy with previous nationally prominent cases including the Duke lacrosse case, Columbia University “Mattress Girl” controversy, the University of Virginia Rolling Stone controversy, Tawana Brawley, Trevor Bauer and Christine Blasey Ford. Clay, Buck and Crowder again use a gender-reversed hypothetical to debate whether the law and American culture apply equivalent standards of consent and personal responsibility to men and women.
Crowder then shifts to his recent Harvard University debate with Harvard Law School professor Randall Kennedy, focused on DEI, affirmative action, racial preferences, discrimination, higher education and political ideology on elite college campuses. Crowder recounts his long-running effort to persuade university professors to debate him following the popularity of his “Change My Mind” campus events. He discusses earlier attempts to arrange debates with professors, the eventual Harvard event, and his experience debating Kennedy. Crowder argues that the event demonstrated the value of open intellectual confrontation rather than insulating political or academic ideas from scrutiny. He and the hosts discuss the ideological composition of Harvard and other Ivy League institutions, political donations by university faculty, commencement speakers, DEI requirements and the relationship between federal funding and university policies.
The conversation also addresses artificial intelligence and the future of higher education after Crowder cites a Harvard study involving an AI tutor and physics students, which he says raises questions about whether traditional university instruction continues to justify its prestige and authority. From there, Crowder, Clay and Buck criticize what they call America’s “credentialism” culture, arguing that elite universities can confer an assumption of superior intelligence that is not always warranted. The discussion turns to Barack Obama’s academic background, including Occidental College, Columbia University and Harvard Law School, as the hosts question how elite academic credentials became such an important marker of political and intellectual authority.
Finally, Hour 2 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show turns toward the 2026 midterm elections, Republican polling and voter turnout. Clay highlights analysis presented by CNN’s Harry Enten showing Republicans outperforming September polling in previous election cycles, including major statewide races in Iowa, Ohio and Michigan. Clay argues that Republican voters should not become discouraged by current polling and repeatedly stresses the importance of voting and mobilizing friends and family. The hour closes by previewing Charles Barkley’s criticism of Democrats for the next segment.
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