The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Hour 1 - What Was Your Best Year

Jan 2, 2026
Brian Mudd dives into the optimism surrounding 2026, despite New York's new socialist mayor. He reflects on what made people’s best years, urging personal responsibility in politics. The discussion critiques socialism's historical failures while highlighting the migration trend to South Florida. Trump’s work ethic and results from his first term spark praise, alongside commentary on DEI program rollbacks and improving economic indicators. Mudd warns against past political missteps, emphasizing voter engagement for future success.
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INSIGHT

Big Government Risks For Cities

  • Brian Mudd argues New York's new mayor signals a shift toward big-government policies that could harm the private sector.
  • He connects socialism's historical failures to the risk of economic decline in cities that embrace expansive government control.
ADVICE

Consider Moving To Lower-Tax States

  • Brian Mudd suggests relocating from high-tax, high-regulation states like New York and California to places like South Florida.
  • He frames moving as a practical step to preserve opportunity and be "set up for unprecedented success" in 2026.
INSIGHT

Best Years Come From Personal Action

  • Mudd notes most people's best years came from their own actions, not government programs.
  • He highlights that New Year's resolutions rarely last, so committed action matters more than symbolic dates.
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