The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

As America races to expand AI infrastructure, a new political fight is emerging around data centers, energy, water use, and local control. Steve Yates examines Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s push for greater scrutiny of large-scale data center projects and asks whether today’s resistance to AI infrastructure echoes past debates over the Green New Deal. The bigger question: how can the United States balance community concerns with the need to stay competitive against China in the technologies that will shape the future? Listen for a practical framework to evaluate data center projects with facts, transparency, and common sense rather than slogans. 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 NationStatesYates@Gmail.com and follow on X @NSWithYates.
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What did Dr. Anthony Fauci know privately about COVID vaccines—and what was the American public being told at the same time?
On this episode of The Truth with Lisa Boothe, Senator Ron Johnson joins Lisa for an explosive conversation about his ongoing investigation into the government's COVID-19 response and newly obtained communications from Fauci’s government-issued devices.
Johnson discusses a private Fauci message that he says raised concerns about vaccination and pregnancy, why he believes the issue goes far beyond the debate over miscarriage statistics, and his argument that Americans were denied information necessary to make fully informed medical decisions.
The Wisconsin senator also reveals what investigators are finding as they work through tens of thousands of Fauci text messages, hundreds of voice messages and other government records. Johnson explains why identifying the people behind hundreds of phone numbers has become a critical part of the investigation—and why he says his team is being careful not to release private information unrelated to public policy.
Lisa and Sen. Johnson also discuss Fauci’s handling of the COVID pandemic, gain-of-function research, vaccine safety surveillance, the relationship between government health agencies and pharmaceutical companies, and Johnson’s allegations that career bureaucrats are resisting efforts to uncover additional records.
Johnson says investigators are now seeking devices and communications associated with other former government health officials as his probe expands—and declares that despite years of pursuing answers about the pandemic, the investigation has “only just begun.”
Plus, Johnson explains why he believes America still needs a full COVID reckoning before the next public health crisis.
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Clay Travis and Buck Sexton have an extended debate over the WNBA, women’s sports, gender identity, and player eligibility rules. They analyze reports that WNBA executives, owners, and player representatives met to discuss participation standards and criticize the league for, in their view, failing to clearly define what constitutes a woman while issuing statements condemning online hostility. The hosts reference former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft, discuss the broader controversy surrounding transgender participation in women’s athletics, cite past comments made during Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings, and examine potential legal, scientific, competitive, and cultural implications for women’s sports. They also discuss WNBA public messaging, comments from Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White, questions surrounding competitive fairness, performance-enhancing substances, intersex athlete policies, and the future of female-only athletic competitions. Doug Schoen, longtime Democratic strategist, pollster, and political analyst who has advised President Bill Clinton, Michael Bloomberg, and numerous political leaders around the world joined the show. He says don't rule out AOC for president. Clay and Buck play a classic Rush Limbaugh throwback and turn to the ongoing debate surrounding the WNBA and women’s sports, criticizing what they view as inconsistencies in how sports organizations address issues of sex and gender. They discuss public controversies involving transgender participation in women’s athletics and examine broader cultural and political implications, mixing serious analysis with listener interaction and humor.

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Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show focuses heavily on politics, culture, sports, and current events, beginning with discussion of the strong U.S. economy under President Donald Trump, including record highs for the S&P 500 and the hosts’ view that investors are benefiting from continued market gains. The hosts also discuss ongoing tensions involving Iran and spend time reflecting on White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s announced departure, praising her tenure in the Trump administration while recalling her earlier appearances on the program during her New Hampshire congressional campaign. A major centerpiece of Hour 1 is an extended debate over the WNBA, women’s sports, gender identity, and player eligibility rules. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton analyze reports that WNBA executives, owners, and player representatives met to discuss participation standards and criticize the league for, in their view, failing to clearly define what constitutes a woman while issuing statements condemning online hostility. The hosts reference former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft, discuss the broader controversy surrounding transgender participation in women’s athletics, cite past comments made during Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings, and examine potential legal, scientific, competitive, and cultural implications for women’s sports. They also discuss WNBA public messaging, comments from Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White, questions surrounding competitive fairness, performance-enhancing substances, intersex athlete policies, and the future of female-only athletic competitions. Beyond sports, the hour branches into broader cultural and political commentary, including listener reactions, generational debates, fashion trends such as baggy jeans and beards, discussion of country music’s popularity relative to rap music, references to Juice WRLD and the ongoing Tupac Shakur murder case, and analysis of New York politics. The hosts examine the political standing of Zohran Mamdani, discuss Abdul El-Sayed, speculate about the future influence of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and evaluate the direction of progressive politics nationally and in New York City.

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Hour 2 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show focuses heavily on the future direction of the Democratic Party, the rise of progressive and democratic socialist candidates, and the political consequences of left-wing policies at both the local and national levels. The hosts examine New York City politics through the lens of Zohran Mamdani, discussing his policy proposals on housing and rent affordability, the economic realities facing New York renters, and criticism surrounding property taxes and housing supply. They also explore Mamdani’s political standing, including polling challenges and his relationship with Jewish voters, while debating what his candidacy represents for the broader progressive movement. A major portion of the hour is devoted to the Democratic Party’s internal struggle between establishment figures and its increasingly influential progressive wing. Through a discussion featuring Democratic strategist Doug Schoen, Clay and Buck analyze whether candidates aligned with democratic socialism could become dominant within the party and consider the prospects of figures such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) in a future presidential race. The conversation also evaluates the political positioning of Kamala Harris, demographic voting blocs within Democratic primaries, and the strategic challenges facing party leaders ahead of the 2028 election cycle. The program also examines other progressive figures, including Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, and discusses controversies connected to social media activity and identity politics. The hosts use these examples to illustrate what they see as a broader trend of Democratic Socialists gaining influence within Democratic politics and shaping debates over policy, messaging, and electability. Clay and Buck welcome Doug Schoen to the program. He's a longtime Democratic strategist, pollster, and political analyst who has advised President Bill Clinton, Michael Bloomberg, and numerous political leaders around the world. Beyond electoral politics, Hour 2 delves into cultural issues that continue to influence voter attitudes. Topics include the WNBA, the marketing of women’s sports, and the ongoing debate over transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. Listener calls contribute additional perspectives, allowing the hosts to discuss how these cultural debates intersect with political identity and party strategy. The conversation also touches on broader social issues and how both parties approach contentious topics that resonate with voters nationwide. Throughout the hour, Clay and Buck connect these discussions to larger national political trends under President Donald Trump, emphasizing polling, voter coalitions, and future presidential politics. The hosts argue that there is often a gap between progressive political promises and real-world outcomes, using examples from housing, economics, and cultural issues to assess the direction of American politics. Key states such as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Texas are discussed as important indicators of future electoral battles and Democratic Party strategy heading into the next presidential cycle.

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