The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Is the climate movement really about protecting the environment—or controlling how Americans live? Karol Markowicz sits down with Daniel Turner, founder of Power the Future and Fox News contributor, for a revealing conversation about climate activism, America's energy future, and the growing backlash against AI data centers.
Turner argues that environmental policies are hurting rural America, driving up energy costs, and threatening economic growth. They examine the politics of fossil fuels, gas prices, the Keystone XL pipeline, and why America's failure to plan long-term energy infrastructure could have serious consequences.
Plus, Turner reflects on New York City's decline, political polarization, and the importance of protecting your peace, surrounding yourself with good people, and standing up for what you believe.
Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news on Alaska’s Senate race and allegations involving efforts to place similarly named candidates on the ballot. Clay and Buck discuss reporting from the New York Times concerning Democratic operatives and an initiative reportedly designed to recruit candidates whose names closely resembled those of established Republican candidates. The specific controversy involves incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan and another candidate with a nearly identical name. The hosts debate whether such tactics constitute fraud, election interference, voter confusion, or merely aggressive campaign strategy. The conversation examines ranked-choice voting, ballot design, voter awareness, campaign ethics, and the potential legal implications if election outcomes are impacted by deliberate voter confusion.

Interview with Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers. Rogers details the state of the Michigan Senate race, argues that the election is coming down to turnout and persuasion among key voter blocs, and outlines his campaign’s efforts to build a broad coalition. The conversation focuses on early voting trends, voter outreach operations, grassroots organizing, campaign messaging, and the importance of winning support beyond the traditional Republican base. Rogers specifically highlights outreach to Jewish voters, African American voters, independents, and disaffected Democrats, while discussing Republican ground-game efforts and extensive voter-contact programs across the state.

An extended interview with Ohio Republican Senate candidate Jon Husted, who discusses his campaign against Sherrod Brown, the importance of voter turnout, economic growth in Ohio, tax policy, energy production, and the broader Republican agenda. Husted argues that Ohio’s recent economic performance, including job creation and low unemployment, demonstrates the effectiveness of Republican leadership while criticizing Democratic policies on taxation, energy, and regulation. He also emphasizes the importance of maintaining Republican momentum in a state that has become increasingly favorable to President Donald Trump.

Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins the program to discuss his campaign and the challenges facing California residents. Hilton argues that voters are increasingly frustrated by rising living costs, homelessness, crime, energy prices, and one-party Democratic rule. He outlines proposals to lower taxes, reduce gasoline prices, cut government spending, and increase affordability for working families. Clay and Buck characterize California as a key political battleground despite its Democratic leanings and encourage listeners in the state to participate in the election.

Investigative journalist and bestselling author Andy Ngo discussing his book The Zizians: Inside a Trans Death Cult. Clay and Buck explore Ngo’s reporting on extremist activist movements, the evolution of political violence, and his investigation into a group he describes as having links to multiple violent crimes and deaths. The conversation examines transgender activism, ideological radicalization, social contagion debates, political violence, terrorism classifications, and concerns about emerging extremist movements. The hosts and Ngo also discuss recent high-profile acts of violence, media coverage of those incidents, and broader debates surrounding identity politics, free speech, and public safety.
Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8

For the latest updates from Clay & Buck, visit our website https://www.clayandbuck.com/

Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton:
X - https://x.com/clayandbuck
FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/
IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck
Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck
Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay and Buck dive into the final days before the 2026 midterm elections, focusing heavily on key Senate and gubernatorial races across the country, early voting trends, Republican voter enthusiasm, and the political landscape heading into Election Day. The hosts express optimism about Republican turnout, arguing that early voting data suggests the long-predicted Democratic “blue wave” has yet to materialize. They discuss voting patterns in critical battleground states including Texas, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Maine, emphasizing the importance of voter participation and highlighting several races they believe could determine control of the Senate. The episode previews upcoming interviews with candidates including Mike Rogers in Michigan, Jon Husted in Ohio, and Steve Hilton in California, while also teasing a conversation with journalist Andy Ngo about his new book examining radical gender ideology.

A significant portion of Hour 1 centers on the increasingly competitive Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico. Clay and Buck discuss Republican confidence in recent early voting numbers and argue that momentum appears to be shifting toward Republicans after an initially strong Democratic turnout. The hosts analyze President Donald Trump’s campaign appearances in Texas and discuss his comments about the importance of maintaining Republican control of the Senate. They also revisit Trump’s suggestion that Senator Ted Cruz could one day serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, sparking a broader discussion about potential judicial vacancies, constitutional originalism, and why Senate control could have long-term consequences for future Supreme Court appointments.

The show also explores broader campaign messaging and candidate quality, with Clay and Buck contrasting Republican and Democratic candidates in several states. They predict close contests in Michigan and Maine while expressing concern about Republican prospects in North Carolina and Ohio. The hosts debate polling reliability versus actual voting data and discuss how turnout, rather than polling, may ultimately determine election outcomes. Throughout the conversation, they encourage listeners to cast ballots early where permitted and repeatedly stress that Republicans cannot afford complacency in any competitive race.

Beyond politics, Hour 1 features a lively and humorous discussion sparked by Clay Travis’s viral commentary defending Cheesecake Factory as a higher-end dining destination. The segment evolves into a larger conversation about cultural perceptions, economic class indicators, chain restaurants, and whether prominent Democrats such as former President Barack Obama have become disconnected from the experiences of ordinary Americans. Clay and Buck analyze social media reactions, discuss consumer behavior data tied to various national restaurant chains and retailers, and use the debate as a lens to examine broader cultural and political divisions in America.

The hosts also spend time discussing technology and innovation, particularly Buck Sexton’s recent purchase of a Tesla Model Y. Buck enthusiastically describes the buying experience, vehicle technology, user interface, and the rapid evolution of electric vehicles. Clay joins the conversation by praising Tesla’s engineering achievements and discussing how autonomous driving technologies may reshape transportation and even future generations’ relationship with driving. The discussion expands into commentary on Elon Musk, innovation culture, and how consumer technology continues to transform everyday life.

Later in the hour, Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins the program to discuss his campaign and the challenges facing California residents. Hilton argues that voters are increasingly frustrated by rising living costs, homelessness, crime, energy prices, and one-party Democratic rule. He outlines proposals to lower taxes, reduce gasoline prices, cut government spending, and increase affordability for working families. Clay and Buck characterize California as a key political battleground despite its Democratic leanings and encourage listeners in the state to participate in the election.
Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8

For the latest updates from Clay & Buck, visit our website https://www.clayandbuck.com/

Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton:
X - https://x.com/clayandbuck
FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/
IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck
Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck
Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show focuses heavily on the closing days of the 2026 midterm election cycle while also featuring an extended interview on political extremism, radical ideology, and cultural issues. The hour opens with investigative journalist and bestselling author Andy Ngo discussing his book The Zizians: Inside a Trans Death Cult. Clay and Buck explore Ngo’s reporting on extremist activist movements, the evolution of political violence, and his investigation into a group he describes as having links to multiple violent crimes and deaths. The conversation examines transgender activism, ideological radicalization, social contagion debates, political violence, terrorism classifications, and concerns about emerging extremist movements. The hosts and Ngo also discuss recent high-profile acts of violence, media coverage of those incidents, and broader debates surrounding identity politics, free speech, and public safety.

A major theme throughout Hour 2 is the intersection of political ideology and extremism. Clay and Buck question whether certain radical activist movements should be viewed through the same lens as other ideological extremist groups, while Ngo argues that some activist networks have embraced increasingly militant rhetoric. The discussion touches on law enforcement responses, the growth of firearm training among ideological activists, and what the guests characterize as the consequences of media and political institutions failing to address extremism directly. The segment serves as one of the hour’s most in-depth policy and culture discussions, focusing on political violence, public discourse, and national security concerns.

Following the interview, the program shifts back to campaign politics and election coverage. Clay and Buck preview key battleground Senate races, particularly the highly competitive Michigan Senate contest. Before diving into election analysis, the hosts engage listeners with lighter moments, including listener feedback, humorous banter about Buck Sexton’s hair, campaign rally stories involving Senator Marsha Blackburn, former NBA player Enes Kanter, and Glenn Jacobs, as well as an ongoing discussion about sports bars, restaurant chains, and changing consumer habits. The hosts debate the challenges facing businesses such as Hooters and Twin Peaks, while discussing how social media, influencer culture, and improved home entertainment systems may be reshaping the sports-viewing experience.

The political focus intensifies when Clay and Buck discuss reports concerning Alaska’s Senate race and allegations of ballot strategy tactics involving Democratic operatives. The hosts analyze a report describing efforts to recruit candidates with names similar to incumbent candidates, framing the issue as evidence of aggressive campaign tactics in closely contested elections. This segment broadens into a larger discussion about election integrity, campaign strategy, ranked-choice voting, and the increasingly intense battle for Senate control.

The centerpiece of the second half of Hour 2 is a lengthy interview with Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers. Rogers details the state of the Michigan Senate race, argues that the election is coming down to turnout and persuasion among key voter blocs, and outlines his campaign’s efforts to build a broad coalition. The conversation focuses on early voting trends, voter outreach operations, grassroots organizing, campaign messaging, and the importance of winning support beyond the traditional Republican base. Rogers specifically highlights outreach to Jewish voters, African American voters, independents, and disaffected Democrats, while discussing Republican ground-game efforts and extensive voter-contact programs across the state.

During the interview, Rogers and the hosts discuss the role of demographic shifts in determining election outcomes, voter enthusiasm in Michigan, and concerns about national security, foreign policy, and ideological extremism. Rogers argues that significant numbers of traditionally Democratic voters are reconsidering their political affiliations, while Clay and Buck emphasize the importance of early voting and turnout operations in what they characterize as one of the nation’s most competitive Senate races. The discussion includes detailed analysis of campaign strategy, coalition-building, urban voter outreach, and the electoral map in Michigan.

As Hour 2 concludes, the hosts widen their focus to the national midterm picture, examining Senate races in Ohio, Michigan, Alaska, and other battleground states that could determine control of Congress. Clay and Buck discuss polling trends, voter enthusiasm, President Donald Trump’s campaign efforts on behalf of Republican candidates, and the importance of turnout in traditionally Republican states.
Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8

For the latest updates from Clay & Buck, visit our website https://www.clayandbuck.com/

Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton:
X - https://x.com/clayandbuck
FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/
IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck
Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck
Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show continues the program’s intensive coverage of the 2026 midterm elections, focusing on key Senate battlegrounds, voter turnout, early voting data, campaign strategy, election integrity debates, and the national political landscape in the final days before Election Day. The hour opens with an extended interview with Ohio Republican Senate candidate Jon Husted, who discusses his campaign against Sherrod Brown, the importance of voter turnout, economic growth in Ohio, tax policy, energy production, and the broader Republican agenda. Husted argues that Ohio’s recent economic performance, including job creation and low unemployment, demonstrates the effectiveness of Republican leadership while criticizing Democratic policies on taxation, energy, and regulation. He also emphasizes the importance of maintaining Republican momentum in a state that has become increasingly favorable to President Donald Trump.

A significant portion of the interview centers on energy policy, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and the rapid growth of data centers. Husted discusses legislation aimed at ensuring data centers bear the costs of their electricity and infrastructure demands rather than shifting those expenses onto consumers. The conversation explores balancing economic development, technological innovation, local community control, electrical grid capacity, and affordability concerns as AI-driven data center expansion accelerates across states such as Ohio and Texas. The hosts frame the issue as a major future economic and infrastructure challenge.

The discussion also focuses heavily on election strategy and voter engagement. Husted highlights Republican early voting performance, campaign outreach efforts, and the role of campaign rallies featuring President Donald Trump and other national Republican figures. Clay and Buck examine turnout trends, compare current early voting patterns to previous election cycles, and stress that Republican success will depend on voter participation across Ohio and other competitive states. They also discuss Democratic campaign tactics, advertising strategies, candidate visibility, and the national implications of Senate control.

Adding a lighter element to the hour, the hosts discuss Husted’s college football career after President Trump publicly praised his athletic background during campaign appearances. The segment includes humorous exchanges about Husted’s football accomplishments, physical fitness, and campaign trail anecdotes, providing some levity amid the election-focused coverage.

Following the interview, Clay and Buck recap several of the day’s battleground-state conversations, including interviews with Mike Rogers in Michigan and Steve Hilton in California. They analyze Republican efforts to expand support among Jewish voters, African American voters, independents, and other voter blocs. The hosts emphasize reports from campaign officials suggesting strong Republican early voting participation in key swing states and argue that turnout momentum could prove decisive in several Senate contests.

The hour also includes a technology-focused discussion inspired by listener reactions to previous conversations about Tesla vehicles, autonomous driving technology, and innovation. Clay and Buck highlight positive listener feedback regarding Tesla ownership, full self-driving technology, Starlink internet service, and related technological advancements. The hosts discuss how Starlink’s growing deployment by commercial airlines may influence consumer travel choices and suggest that increasingly reliable high-speed internet access is changing expectations for connectivity both on the ground and in the air.

A major political segment focuses on Alaska’s Senate race and allegations involving efforts to place similarly named candidates on the ballot. Clay and Buck discuss reporting concerning Democratic operatives and an initiative reportedly designed to recruit candidates whose names closely resembled those of established Republican candidates. The specific controversy involves incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan and another candidate with a nearly identical name. The hosts debate whether such tactics constitute fraud, election interference, voter confusion, or merely aggressive campaign strategy. The conversation examines ranked-choice voting, ballot design, voter awareness, campaign ethics, and the potential legal implications if election outcomes are impacted by deliberate voter confusion.

The hosts broaden that discussion into a larger conversation about election law, political intent, voter deception, and the standards used to evaluate alleged election-related misconduct. Drawing comparisons to previous election cases involving misleading political messaging, Clay and Buck argue that intent should play a major role in determining whether certain campaign activities cross legal or ethical boundaries. The debate serves as one of the hour’s most substantive discussions on election integrity and campaign conduct.

Later in the program, Clay and Buck take listener calls from around the country, including reactions from listeners attending campaign rallies and participating in early voting. Discussion includes campaign events in Texas, Republican enthusiasm heading into Election Day, and continued debate over cultural and political issues influencing voters. Multiple callers reference voter participation, campaign messaging, and the importance of competitive Senate races in determining the future direction of national policy.

The hour concludes with an energetic push for voter turnout as Clay and Buck urge listeners across battleground states, including Ohio, Michigan, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Alaska, to cast their ballots. The hosts revisit key races covered throughout the day, discuss appearances by President Donald Trump on behalf of Republican candidates, and emphasize that strong turnout remains the most important factor in the closing days of the 2026 midterm election cycle.

Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8

For the latest updates from Clay & Buck, visit our website https://www.clayandbuck.com/

Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton:
X - https://x.com/clayandbuck
FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/
IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck
Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck
Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.