The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

The 2026 midterm elections are approaching, and Ryan Girdusky breaks down the latest polling to examine where Republicans are showing potential bright spots despite Democrats holding a sizable advantage in national generic-ballot polling.
Ryan digs into Senate, gubernatorial and congressional polling in Minnesota, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, New York, Alaska, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Texas, examining why individual races can diverge sharply from the national political environment. He also looks at what current polling says is motivating Democratic and Republican voters heading into November.
Plus, Ryan examines the latest economic warning signs after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to a 3.75%–4.00% target range, its first increase since 2023, as inflation remains elevated. He discusses how dramatically the cost of food, vehicles, rent, insurance and other everyday expenses has changed—and why affordability could remain a major concern for voters.
Ryan also discusses demographic tensions in Los Angeles and closes the show with Ask Me Anything, answering listener questions about rural voters, Texas campaign spending and Utah politics.
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New details about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman behind the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, are raising fresh questions about what happened before, during and after the July 2024 shooting. Buck breaks down newly released FBI interview records and documents made public by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, including new information about Crooks' background, his increasing interest in firearms, his activity in the weeks before the Butler rally and the questions investigators still have not answered.
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Actor Nick Searcy joins Tudor Dixon to discuss the special re-release of Reagan, featuring additional footage and a new director’s cut celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Searcy, who plays James Baker in the film, reflects on Ronald Reagan’s leadership, his opposition to communism, and why he believes Reagan’s message remains relevant today.
Tudor and Nick also discuss conservative voices in Hollywood, the influence of politics on American universities, capitalism versus socialism, the value of hard work and risk-taking, and the political debates shaping the country ahead of the midterm elections. Searcy shares his experience as a conservative actor in Hollywood and explains what he hopes a new generation takes away from Reagan’s story.
Plus, Nick discusses Dennis Quaid’s portrayal of Ronald Reagan and what audiences can expect when Reagan returns to theaters.
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China’s top security officials have laid out their biggest fears about artificial intelligence and the roadmap they believe will keep the Chinese Communist Party in control. Steve Yates breaks down a rare public window into Beijing’s thinking, from deepfakes and cyber warfare to data security, chips, and global AI competition. The bigger question is what America and its allies should refuse to accept as AI becomes critical infrastructure. Listen, share your thoughts, and join the conversation on one of the defining strategic challenges of the coming decade.
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Lisa Boothe sits down with Texas Congressman Chip Roy for a wide-ranging conversation about artificial intelligence, Big Tech, immigration and the problems he believes are preventing Congress from delivering meaningful reform.
Roy explains why he supports the potential of AI while raising concerns about its rapid expansion, massive data centers, pressure on the electrical grid and water supplies, government subsidies, job displacement and the growing influence of a small group of technology companies. Rather than calling for sweeping federal regulation, Roy argues for greater transparency, congressional scrutiny and preserving nondigital alternatives — including cash, communications and transportation — so Americans aren't entirely dependent on connected technology.
The conversation then turns to immigration. Roy explains his proposal to pause immigration while Congress considers changes involving birthright citizenship, chain migration, diversity visas, public benefits and H-1B visas. Roy has separately introduced legislation in 2026 that would change the H-1B selection process, require employers to make good-faith efforts to hire Americans first and restrict companies that recently conducted layoffs from hiring H-1B workers.
Finally, Roy reflects on his time in Washington as he prepares to leave Congress. He discusses lobbying, reelection pressures, congressional spending, compromise and why he believes lawmakers too often focus on gaining influence and committee positions rather than solving major problems. He also talks about returning to Texas, spending more time with his family and remaining involved in public policy after his current term ends.
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