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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 37min
Hour 3 - How About Justice?
Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show continues the intense national conversation surrounding the brutal murder of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian woman on Charlotte’s light rail system. This hour features a powerful interview with North Carolina Congressman Tim Moore, a detailed analysis of the criminal justice system’s failures, and a newly released statement from President Donald Trump. The episode is rich in SEO-relevant themes including Charlotte stabbing, violent crime in America, Trump crime policy, cashless bail, restorative justice, judicial accountability, and media bias. Congressman Moore discusses the bipartisan outrage over the murder and the systemic breakdown that allowed a repeat offender—arrested 14 times—to remain free. Moore reveals that the magistrate judge who released the suspect, Teresa Stokes, never passed the bar exam and was appointed, not elected. He and other North Carolina Republicans are demanding her removal and drafting legislation to hold judges personally liable when their decisions lead to violent crimes. Moore also supports federal efforts to withhold funding from jurisdictions that fail to enforce cash bail policies. The hosts and Moore emphasize the need for the full release of the stabbing video, arguing that public exposure to such evil is necessary to drive reform. They compare the media’s treatment of this case to the George Floyd incident, noting the disparity in coverage and public reaction. The video reportedly shows bystanders failing to help the victim, sparking a broader conversation about societal apathy and the erosion of basic humanity. President Trump’s statement, aired during the hour, condemns Democrat-run cities for enabling violent crime through soft-on-crime policies. He calls for aggressive law enforcement, praises the success of his crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., and vows to make America’s cities safe again. Trump’s remarks reinforce his administration’s stance on law and order and highlight the political divide over criminal justice reform. Listeners weigh in via talkbacks, expressing frustration over media bias, judicial leniency, and the lack of accountability. The hosts argue that restorative justice is unrealistic in cases of extreme violence and advocate for a return to traditional justice that prioritizes victims over criminals. They also highlight the role of surveillance technology and social media platforms like X in exposing crimes that legacy media often ignores. 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/@clayandbuckFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2025 • 47min
Wellness Unmasked: Politics, Policy, and Public Health: Restoring Trust in the CDC
In this conversation, Nicole Saphier and Jennifer Galardi from the Heritage Foundation discuss the current state of public health, the political implications of health policies, and the need for transparency and trust in health agencies. They explore the importance of addressing root causes of health issues, the role of leadership in health policy, and the necessity of a unified health message. The discussion also touches on the future of vaccines, personal responsibility in health, and the role of government in promoting health awareness. Wellness Unmasked is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Tuesday & Friday.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2025 • 26min
Normally Podcast: Crime, Justice, and the New Face of Socialism
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the tragic murder of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the subsequent media coverage and political reactions. They explore the implications of crime on public safety, the accountability of the judicial system, and the rising perception of socialism among younger demographics. Normally is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Tuesday & Thursday.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2025 • 41min
It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind Data Centers, Green Energy Failures, and the Grid Crisis
Ryan Girdusky and Daniel Turner dive into the explosive growth of data centers and the massive strain they place on America’s energy grid. They unpack how corporate influence and flawed green energy policies are driving up costs for citizens while failing to deliver reliable solutions. The conversation tackles the urgent need for sustainable energy strategies and exposes how corporate interests shape the future of energy production and consumption. It's a Numbers Game is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday. Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 5min
Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Sep 8 2025
ENOUGH! A breakdown of one of the most disturbing crime stories in recent memory: the brutal murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train. Buck Sexton, hosting solo while Clay Travis is off for the day, leads with this tragic incident, emphasizing its significance as a national story that mainstream media outlets have largely ignored. The segment opens with commentary on President Donald Trump's remarks at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., where he addressed the Charlotte stabbing and broader issues of violent crime in Democrat-run cities. Buck highlights the systemic failures that allowed the alleged killer, Decarlos Brown Jr. —a career criminal with 13 prior arrests—to remain free despite repeated offenses, including assaults on women. The show critiques progressive criminal justice policies, particularly no-cash bail and leniency toward repeat offenders, arguing that these policies directly contribute to rising urban crime rates. Manufacturing Delusion Buck previews his upcoming book, Manufacturing Delusion: How the Left Uses Brainwashing, Indoctrination, and Propaganda Against You, which explores how totalitarian regimes and modern leftist movements alike manipulate legal systems and public perception to consolidate power. This sets the stage for a detailed critique of the recent appeals court decision upholding the $83 million defamation judgment against President Donald Trump in the E. Jean Carroll case. Buck argues that the ruling is not only excessive but emblematic of a broader effort to weaponize the legal system against political opponents. He underscores how New York’s temporary extension of the statute of limitations enabled the lawsuit, calling it a targeted and unethical maneuver designed to punish Trump retroactively. The hour also highlights a significant legal victory for the Trump administration, as the Supreme Court lifts a lower court’s restraining order that had blocked federal immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles. Buck credits Trump’s judicial appointments for preserving constitutional sanity and preventing the judiciary from becoming a tool of the anti-Trump resistance. This decision, he argues, reinforces the importance of conservative control over the courts, especially in the face of ongoing efforts to undermine immigration enforcement and national sovereignty. We've Noticed the failure of progressive criminal justice policies and the media’s selective outrage. Buck Sexton opens the hour by revisiting the brutal murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, emphasizing the media blackout surrounding the case despite its viral spread on social media. He argues that the mainstream media, including outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post, deliberately ignore stories that don’t align with their ideological narrative—particularly when the racial dynamics of a crime don’t fit the preferred script. Sexton contrasts this with the wall-to-wall coverage of cases like George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, and Jussie Smollett, asserting that the media only amplifies stories that can be framed as examples of systemic racism or white-on-black violence. The hour expands to include another tragic case: the stabbing death of Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, a former Auburn University veterinary professor, who was murdered while walking her dog in Alabama. Sexton draws a direct line between these two cases—both involving white female victims and black male suspects with extensive criminal histories—and the broader failures of the justice system. He argues that these are not isolated incidents but symptoms of a systemic refusal to incarcerate dangerous repeat offenders due to ideological commitments to social justice, racial equity, and decarceration. Sexton calls for a national reckoning on crime, demanding that public safety take precedence over political correctness. President Trump’s recent remarks are also featured prominently in this hour. Trump condemns cashless bail policies and vows to take federal action to restore law and order in cities like Chicago. Sexton praises Trump’s tough-on-crime stance and frames it as a necessary corrective to the chaos unleashed by progressive prosecutors and Democrat-run cities. Heather Mac Donald Heather Mac Donald, author of The War on Cops and When Race Trumps Merit, reinforces Sexton’s arguments with data and analysis. Mac Donald cites a 2023 study from the National Academy of Sciences showing that black-on-white violence is far more common than the reverse, yet receives far less media attention. She criticizes the criminal justice system for prioritizing the rights of offenders over the safety of law-abiding citizens and calls for the construction of more jails and mental health facilities to address the crisis. The conversation also touches on the role of surveillance and body cameras in undermining false narratives. Sexton and Mac Donald discuss how viral video footage—such as the Charlotte light rail stabbing—has become a threat to the media’s control over public perception. They argue that platforms like X (formerly Twitter) are essential for bypassing censorship and exposing the truth about crime in America. 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/@clayandbuckFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2025 • 37min
Hour 1 - Democrat Crickets
Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a powerful and emotionally charged breakdown of one of the most disturbing crime stories in recent memory: the brutal murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train. Buck Sexton, hosting solo while Clay Travis is off for the day, leads with this tragic incident, emphasizing its significance as a national story that mainstream media outlets have largely ignored. The segment opens with commentary on President Donald Trump's remarks at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., where he addressed the Charlotte stabbing and broader issues of violent crime in Democrat-run cities. Buck highlights the systemic failures that allowed the alleged killer, Decarlos Brown Jr. —a career criminal with 13 prior arrests—to remain free despite repeated offenses, including assaults on women. The show critiques progressive criminal justice policies, particularly no-cash bail and leniency toward repeat offenders, arguing that these policies directly contribute to rising urban crime rates. Throughout the hour, Buck contrasts the media's silence on this case with its past coverage of racially charged incidents like the Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown cases. He accuses outlets like The New York Times, Washington Post, and CNN of selectively amplifying stories that fit a left-wing narrative while ignoring crimes that challenge their ideological framework. The show also explores the role of social justice ideology in undermining law enforcement and public safety, citing examples of judges and prosecutors who prioritize restorative justice over accountability. Listeners are encouraged to consider the broader implications of unchecked crime, the erosion of law and order, and the politicization of the justice system. Buck calls for renewed support for police, tougher sentencing for repeat offenders, and even judicial accountability through impeachment where warranted. 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/@clayandbuckFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2025 • 37min
Hour 2 - Manufacturing Delusion
Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a forceful continuation of the program’s central themes—judicial overreach, political lawfare, and the cultural consequences of progressive ideology. Buck Sexton opens the hour by previewing his upcoming book, Manufacturing Delusion: How the Left Uses Brainwashing, Indoctrination, and Propaganda Against You, which explores how totalitarian regimes and modern leftist movements alike manipulate legal systems and public perception to consolidate power. This sets the stage for a detailed critique of the recent appeals court decision upholding the $83 million defamation judgment against President Donald Trump in the E. Jean Carroll case. Buck argues that the ruling is not only excessive but emblematic of a broader effort to weaponize the legal system against political opponents. He underscores how New York’s temporary extension of the statute of limitations enabled the lawsuit, calling it a targeted and unethical maneuver designed to punish Trump retroactively. The hour also highlights a significant legal victory for the Trump administration, as the Supreme Court lifts a lower court’s restraining order that had blocked federal immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles. Buck credits Trump’s judicial appointments for preserving constitutional sanity and preventing the judiciary from becoming a tool of the anti-Trump resistance. This decision, he argues, reinforces the importance of conservative control over the courts, especially in the face of ongoing efforts to undermine immigration enforcement and national sovereignty. Listeners weigh in through talkbacks, with one caller from New York pointing out the absurdity of gun laws that criminalize law-abiding citizens while allowing repeat offenders to walk free. Buck echoes this sentiment, sharing personal anecdotes about the draconian nature of New York’s firearm regulations and the broader hypocrisy of progressive criminal justice policies. Another caller from Denver urges Republicans to mobilize for the midterms to take back Congress and begin impeaching activist judges. Buck agrees, but warns that ideological tribalism and performative activism among Democrat voters remain significant obstacles to reform. The hour concludes with a discussion of President Trump’s recent speech at the Museum of the Bible, where he announced the creation of a Department of Justice task force to combat anti-Christian bias. Buck praises this initiative as a long-overdue response to the institutional hostility toward religious conservatives, particularly in academia and elite cultural institutions. He draws a parallel between modern DEI officers and Soviet political commissars, arguing that the left has embedded ideological enforcers throughout American institutions to suppress dissent and punish wrongthink. 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/@clayandbuckFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2025 • 37min
Hour 3 - No Longer Random
Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a powerful and emotionally charged continuation of the day’s dominant theme: the failure of progressive criminal justice policies and the media’s selective outrage. Buck Sexton opens the hour by revisiting the brutal murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, emphasizing the media blackout surrounding the case despite its viral spread on social media. He argues that the mainstream media, including outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post, deliberately ignore stories that don’t align with their ideological narrative—particularly when the racial dynamics of a crime don’t fit the preferred script. Sexton contrasts this with the wall-to-wall coverage of cases like George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, and Jussie Smollett, asserting that the media only amplifies stories that can be framed as examples of systemic racism or white-on-black violence. The hour expands to include another tragic case: the stabbing death of Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, a former Auburn University veterinary professor, who was murdered while walking her dog in Alabama. Sexton draws a direct line between these two cases—both involving white female victims and black male suspects with extensive criminal histories—and the broader failures of the justice system. He argues that these are not isolated incidents but symptoms of a systemic refusal to incarcerate dangerous repeat offenders due to ideological commitments to social justice, racial equity, and decarceration. Sexton calls for a national reckoning on crime, demanding that public safety take precedence over political correctness. President Trump’s recent remarks are also featured prominently in this hour. Trump condemns cashless bail policies and vows to take federal action to restore law and order in cities like Chicago. Sexton praises Trump’s tough-on-crime stance and frames it as a necessary corrective to the chaos unleashed by progressive prosecutors and Democrat-run cities. The show also features commentary from Heather Mac Donald, author of The War on Cops and When Race Trumps Merit, who reinforces Sexton’s arguments with data and analysis. Mac Donald cites a 2023 study from the National Academy of Sciences showing that black-on-white violence is far more common than the reverse, yet receives far less media attention. She criticizes the criminal justice system for prioritizing the rights of offenders over the safety of law-abiding citizens and calls for the construction of more jails and mental health facilities to address the crisis. The conversation also touches on the role of surveillance and body cameras in undermining false narratives. Sexton and Mac Donald discuss how viral video footage—such as the Charlotte light rail stabbing—has become a threat to the media’s control over public perception. They argue that platforms like X (formerly Twitter) are essential for bypassing censorship and exposing the truth about crime in America. The hour concludes with listener emails reinforcing the show’s themes, including one from a VIP in Alabama who personally knew the Auburn victim and calls for capital punishment for her killer. 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/@clayandbuckFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2025 • 2h 44min
Whistleblower Professor Fired For Exposing DEI Corruption Scandal | Rick Addante | Ep. 52
Rut sits down with Dr. Rick Addante—a neuroscientist, tenured professor, and whistleblower—who risked everything to expose corruption at Florida Tech. Rick reveals how the university’s president admitted plans to defraud taxpayers and the government of up to $69 million in student loan funding and grants, while pushing prohibited DEI and CRT programs. For standing up for truth and integrity, Rick was terminated without due process, leaving his family without insurance or income. This is more than just one man’s story—it’s about the weaponization of academia, the erosion of free speech, and the moral courage it takes to stand up against corruption. 👉 Watch as Rick and Rut break down: The $7M and $69M corruption scandals at Florida Tech How DEI and Title IX are weaponized across campuses Rick’s journey from wrestler to neuroscientist to whistleblower The spiritual and moral foundations of courage in the face of adversity 📍Rick's Substack: https://substack.com/@rickaddante 📍Donate to Rick's GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/GJ3G6?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=GJ3G6 ➡️ Froglogic Training Curriculum: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ ➡️ FIRECRACKER FARM: https://firecracker.farm/ Timestamps: 00:00 - DEI on Campus, James O’Keefe, & The Problem With Affirmative Action 38:22 - Insane Story Of Being Falsely Accused Using Title 9 59:24 - Moral Relativism, The Case For Christ, & Training For Space 01:49:35 - Corruption In Science & Losing Moral Leadership 02:07:02 - Fear, The Negative Insurgency, & Suffering 02:21:40 - Rick’s Work On The Dunning Kruger Effect 02:40:05 - How To Follow And Support Rick Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2025 • 20min
The Tudor Dixon Podcast: Faith vs. Censorship: The Fight for Student Religious Expression with Kayla Toney
In this episode, Tudor sits down with Kayla Toney, attorney at First Liberty Institute, to uncover a shocking case of student faith discrimination. They discuss the story of high school student Sabrina Stephens, who was denied the right to display her religious beliefs through her parking space artwork. Together, Tudor and Kayla break down what this means for First Amendment protections, how parents can advocate for their children’s rights, and why misinformation about the separation of church and state continues to spread. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


