The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

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  Clay Travis Show: SEC Rankings Are Broken, NFL Reactions & WNBA Common Sense 06.10.2026 38min

  Clay Travis breaks down a wild college football weekend, calls out the AP poll and SEC scheduling, and reacts to the biggest NFL storylines. Plus, Sophie Cunningham sounds off on WNBA fans, Chris Rock takes aim at woke culture, and more.
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  Normally Podcast: Democrats Are Back: Why Republicans Can’t Get Complacent Before the 2026 Midterms 06.10.2026 28min

  On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz warn against counting Democrats out as election season heats up. From Maine and Minnesota to Seattle and Los Angeles, they examine the political consequences of progressive policies on taxes, housing, crime, policing, immigration, and education. 
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  Nation States Update: FlyDubai Red Flags, B-1 Bombers Leave UK & Chinese Spy Arrested at LAX 05.10.2026 2min

  Steve Yates breaks down the major national security and geopolitical stories shaping the week, including new details surrounding the FlyDubai hijacker and troubling questions about radicalization, vetting, and international intelligence sharing.
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  Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Oct 5 2026 05.10.2026 57min

  Clay Travis and Buck Sexton have an extensive discussion of a thwarted attack aboard Flydubai Flight 1073 and what Clay and Buck describe as a stunning breakdown in international aviation security. They recount reports that pilot Hamam Al-Hamami had previously worked for Oman Air, where authorities became concerned about his interest in radical ideology, prohibited him from flying, placed him in a deradicalization program, and reassigned him to a desk job. Despite those warning signs, he subsequently ended up flying for Flydubai and on a flight bound for Israel. Clay and Buck focus on the apparent failure to share critical background information among Oman, the airline and Israeli authorities, questioning how a pilot previously deemed unsuitable to fly could have returned to a commercial cockpit. They argue that rapid airline expansion and the global pilot shortage may have contributed to gaps in hiring and vetting, while emphasizing what they see as the need for much stronger information sharing between airlines and governments. They also recount the alleged cockpit assault involving an emergency crash ax and discuss the assessment that the aircraft could have been intended for use in a 9/11-style attack on Tel Aviv. The Cornell Seven investigation and New York Attorney General Letitia James' appointment to review allegations involving seven Cornell students after prosecutors previously declined to bring criminal charges. Clay and Buck examine reports that two students were expelled and others received significant university discipline, while arguing that the existing investigative record, including statements and text messages attributed to the woman involved, supported the original prosecutor's decision not to file criminal charges. They also discuss an argument raised in a Wall Street Journal editorial that James' prior public comments about the case could create a conflict under professional-conduct rules. The hosts predict that at least some of the seven students will ultimately face charges and contend that James' selection by New York Governor Kathy Hochul has politicized what should be an impartial legal review. They emphasize the difference between behavior that people may consider immoral or irresponsible and conduct that actually meets the legal standard for a crime. Clay and Buck discuss a report that one of the fraternity members involved now claims that he was too intoxicated to consent to sexual activity with the female accuser, creating what the hosts describe as a major complication in the debate over intoxication and consent. They explore whether consent standards should operate identically for men and women when both parties voluntarily consume alcohol or drugs and question what legal or institutional principle would allow intoxication to invalidate one person's consent but not another's. Clay references his understanding of New York law concerning voluntary intoxication while discussing the distinction between criminal liability, campus disciplinary rules and competing allegations. The hosts repeatedly stress that their discussion concerns disputed allegations and the standards by which those allegations should be judged. Actor, comedian and Marine veteran Rob Riggle drops by for a wide-ranging conversation about the new film Jimmy, the remarkable World War II military service of Hollywood legend Jimmy Stewart, patriotism and sacrifice, as well as the state of modern Hollywood and comedy. The hour then turns to cancel culture and old social media posts, Chris Rock’s critique of “wokeness,” the latest developments in the Cornell Seven controversy, college campus sexual-assault proceedings, consent standards involving alcohol and drugs, potential defamation claims, and the due-process protections afforded to students accused of misconduct. 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.
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  Hour 1 - Jihadis on a Plane!  05.10.2026 36min

  Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show opens with a preview of the fast-moving political and cultural stories shaping the day, including President Donald Trump campaigning in Ohio with the 2026 midterm elections roughly a month away, the latest Cornell allegations and the involvement of New York Attorney General Letitia James, WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, a reported plague case in Russia, and Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito saying he seriously considered retirement before deciding to remain on the Court. Clay and Buck also briefly note Trump's comments about rising gasoline and diesel prices, refinery capacity, California energy policy, and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries as the midterm campaign enters its final stretch. The centerpiece of Hour 1 is an extensive discussion of a thwarted attack aboard Flydubai Flight 1073 and what Clay and Buck describe as a stunning breakdown in international aviation security. They recount reports that pilot Hamam Al-Hamami had previously worked for Oman Air, where authorities became concerned about his interest in radical ideology, prohibited him from flying, placed him in a deradicalization program, and reassigned him to a desk job. Despite those warning signs, he subsequently ended up flying for Flydubai and on a flight bound for Israel. Clay and Buck focus on the apparent failure to share critical background information among Oman, the airline and Israeli authorities, questioning how a pilot previously deemed unsuitable to fly could have returned to a commercial cockpit. They argue that rapid airline expansion and the global pilot shortage may have contributed to gaps in hiring and vetting, while emphasizing what they see as the need for much stronger information sharing between airlines and governments. They also recount the alleged cockpit assault involving an emergency crash ax and discuss the assessment that the aircraft could have been intended for use in a 9/11-style attack on Tel Aviv. That aviation-security story opens a broader conversation about commercial airline safety, pilot vetting, cockpit security and autonomous aircraft. Clay and Buck contrast the stringent passenger security procedures associated with Israeli aviation with the apparent failures surrounding the pilot's background. They examine why emergency axes are carried aboard aircraft and the unusual contradiction of passengers being prohibited from possessing comparatively minor sharp objects while potentially dangerous emergency equipment remains available to flight crews. The hosts then debate how quickly artificial intelligence, autopilot technology and autonomous systems could reduce the role of human pilots. Buck points to his experience riding in a Waymo autonomous vehicle and wonders whether commercial aviation could eventually move toward fully automated flight, while Clay argues that passengers will probably continue wanting trained pilots in the cockpit even if computers eventually handle nearly every phase of flight. Both emphasize that commercial aviation is already extremely safe, making the case for removing pilots less straightforward than the safety argument for autonomous cars. Listeners with professional aviation experience add perspective throughout Hour 1. A retired airline pilot argues that the United States faces legal and constitutional complications when screening individuals based on beliefs and says the possibility of radicalized people reaching cockpits cannot simply be dismissed. Clay broadens that discussion to pilot-caused disasters involving suicide or other intentional acts, while the hosts distinguish between holding controversial political or religious opinions and actually presenting a security threat. Another caller, a retired military member and defense contractor who frequently flew Flydubai while working around Afghanistan and Iraq, describes the carrier as a low-cost Middle Eastern airline and discusses the security concerns he experienced while traveling in the region. Vice President JD Vance also enters the conversation through comments played during Hour 1. Vance says authorities should exercise particular care with people coming into the United States and notes that the Flydubai pilot's earlier history should have prevented him from operating an airliner. He says U.S. officials are reviewing domestic procedures designed to keep people who present obvious flight risks out of cockpits, while deferring questions about possible Iranian involvement to intelligence officials including John Ratcliffe. Clay and Buck use those comments to return to what they consider the central lesson of the incident: relevant authorities apparently possessed pieces of information that, taken together, should have prevented the pilot from being in that position. The discussion then expands into air traffic control, aviation redundancy and human decision-making. A former air traffic controller argues that autonomous systems could struggle with unusual emergencies requiring real-time communication and discusses why two pilots provide redundancy if one becomes incapacitated or otherwise unable to perform his duties. The caller also explains the practice of pilots eating different meals on certain flights to reduce the chance that both could simultaneously be incapacitated by contaminated food. The conversation turns to the Reagan National Airport collision involving a military helicopter and passenger aircraft, with the caller offering his analysis of controller staffing, altitude information and air traffic instructions. Clay and Buck then briefly address the broader problems facing the air traffic control system and the tendency of airlines to blame ATC for delays. Additional callers discuss El Al security, emergency equipment and the limits of automation. A frequent traveler to Israel describes his preference for El Al because of its security practices and military backgrounds among its pilots, while another retired Air Force aircrew member explains that crash axes are legitimate emergency equipment carried so crews can escape an aircraft if conventional exits become unusable. A chemical engineer with decades of hazard-analysis experience then frames aviation safety through the concept of multiple protective layers, arguing that automation can successfully manage most routine situations but may never replicate the adaptability of experienced pilots confronting rare and unforeseen emergencies. He cites the importance of organizational and administrative decision-making in catastrophic failures and argues that technical systems alone cannot eliminate every source of risk. Clay concludes the extended aviation discussion by emphasizing that flying remains extraordinarily safe precisely because major incidents are intensively investigated and procedures are continually revised to prevent recurrence. Elsewhere in Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, the hosts welcome new affiliate KBLU AM 560 in Yuma, Arizona and note the continued expansion of the program's national radio network. They also begin setting up a deeper discussion of the Cornell allegations, which they say have become a national media story after Letitia James was put in charge of the matter. Clay and Buck argue that, based on the information available to them, the original prosecutor was correct not to bring criminal charges, stressing the distinction between conduct that may be criticized socially or morally and conduct that satisfies the legal elements of a crime. They question whether James can approach the investigation impartially in light of her public comments and characterize her involvement as injecting politics into the case. The fuller Cornell discussion is teased for later in the program rather than completed during this portion of Hour 1. Finally, the hosts flag other stories for further attention, including a plague case in Siberia, Justice Samuel Alito's disclosure that he seriously considered leaving the Supreme Court, Sophie Cunningham's criticism of WNBA players complaining about fans, and Clay's continuing $10 million basketball challenge. 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.
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  Hour 2 - Cornell 7 Lessons 05.10.2026 36min

  Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show focuses heavily on the controversy surrounding the so-called Cornell Seven, New York Attorney General Letitia James, campus sexual-assault allegations, prosecutorial discretion and due process, before shifting to Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, the historic leak of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization draft opinion, the attempted assassination of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and the importance of Senate control in determining the future composition of the Supreme Court. Clay and Buck also take listener calls weighing in on the Cornell case, possible criminal charges and the political makeup of a potential Ithaca jury pool. The central discussion in Hour 2 concerns the Cornell Seven investigation and New York Attorney General Letitia James' appointment to review allegations involving seven Cornell students after prosecutors previously declined to bring criminal charges. Clay and Buck examine reports that two students were expelled and others received significant university discipline, while arguing that the existing investigative record, including statements and text messages attributed to the woman involved, supported the original prosecutor's decision not to file criminal charges. They also discuss an argument raised in a Wall Street Journal editorial that James' prior public comments about the case could create a conflict under professional-conduct rules. The hosts predict that at least some of the seven students will ultimately face charges and contend that James' selection by New York Governor Kathy Hochul has politicized what should be an impartial legal review. They emphasize the difference between behavior that people may consider immoral or irresponsible and conduct that actually meets the legal standard for a crime. Clay and Buck debate the possible outcomes if Letitia James remains in charge, steps aside, files charges that produce acquittals, or obtains convictions. Buck argues that New York Democratic officials could frame virtually every outcome as evidence that they pursued the allegations, while Clay maintains that replacing James would not necessarily alleviate his broader concerns about political pressure surrounding the case. They discuss the implications for due process, prosecutorial independence, presumption of innocence and political influence over the criminal justice system, particularly after the students had already undergone a lengthy investigation. The hosts compare the controversy with other highly publicized sexual-assault cases and allegations, including the Duke lacrosse case and the Tawana Brawley case, as part of a broader discussion about media narratives and public judgment before criminal guilt has been established. The conversation expands into college culture, sexual consent and personal responsibility. Clay and Buck react to commentary attributing the Cornell controversy to a broader cultural climate associated with President Donald Trump, rejecting that argument and noting that the underlying events occurred during the Biden presidency. The hosts discuss what they regard as contradictions in modern campus culture, arguing that universities have become increasingly permissive toward adult sexual behavior while simultaneously creating complicated disciplinary systems for adjudicating subsequent disputes over consent. Buck recalls sexual-health programs from his own college experience, and both hosts use the Cornell controversy as a springboard for questioning whether elite universities continue to hold the same value as indicators of intellectual merit and academic achievement. They argue that changes in admissions practices, including DEI considerations, have weakened the traditional prestige and signaling power associated with elite college degrees. Hour 2 of Clay and Buck then turns to the U.S. Supreme Court and Justice Samuel Alito, who said he had considered retirement but concluded that he still had more work to do. Clay emphasizes the political significance of Alito's age and the possibility of future Supreme Court vacancies, framing control of the U.S. Senate as a major issue because senators confirm Supreme Court nominees. The discussion highlights how an unexpected vacancy could dramatically alter the ideological balance of the Court, with Clay invoking the experience of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as an example of why justices cannot necessarily control the timing of their eventual replacements. The hosts connect the issue directly to the stakes surrounding upcoming Senate elections and the future of the Supreme Court. Alito's comments also launch an extended discussion of the still-unidentified source who leaked the draft Dobbs opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. Alito says he has an opinion about the identity of the leaker but believes the available evidence is insufficient to publicly identify anyone. He describes the leak as a severe breach of institutional trust and connects the episode to threats against the five justices in the Dobbs majority, including the subsequent attempt against Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Clay and Buck debate who could have been responsible: Buck speculates that the leaker may have been a Supreme Court justice, while explicitly acknowledging that he has no proof, whereas Clay argues that a law clerk is the more plausible possibility. They examine the potential professional, legal and reputational consequences that could explain why a hypothetical clerk might never publicly confess, along with the damage a leak by a justice could do to trust and future coalition-building inside the Court. Listener calls round out much of Hour 2. A caller who says she previously worked at a rape crisis center argues that false sexual-assault allegations can damage genuine victims by undermining public trust in legitimate claims. Another caller from Syracuse challenges Clay's initial assumption that the Cornell students might receive a more politically balanced jury than defendants would in New York City, pointing to Ithaca's heavily liberal political culture and suggesting that the composition of a prospective jury pool could become a significant issue if criminal charges are filed. A New Jersey caller offers an alternative theory that Letitia James might ultimately decline to prosecute in an effort to demonstrate impartiality, but Clay rejects that prediction and reiterates his belief that James was selected because charges are expected. 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.
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  Hour 3 - Actor Rob Riggle Drops By 05.10.2026 36min

  Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show features actor, comedian and Marine veteran Rob Riggle for a wide-ranging conversation about the new film Jimmy, the remarkable World War II military service of Hollywood legend Jimmy Stewart, patriotism and sacrifice, as well as the state of modern Hollywood and comedy. The hour then turns to cancel culture and old social media posts, Chris Rock’s critique of “wokeness,” the latest developments in the Cornell Seven controversy, college campus sexual-assault proceedings, consent standards involving alcohol and drugs, potential defamation claims, and the due-process protections afforded to students accused of misconduct. In the opening segment of Hour 3, Rob Riggle discusses Jimmy, a biographical film exploring Jimmy Stewart’s service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and the challenges Stewart faced after returning home. Riggle praises Stewart as an American hero who chose service over personal success despite having already won an Academy Award and becoming a major Hollywood star. The conversation expands to the broader tradition of famous Americans putting their careers aside to serve the country, including baseball legend Ted Williams, who served as a military aviator, and NFL player Pat Tillman, who left professional football to join the military. Clay, Buck and Riggle reflect on the extraordinary level of national commitment during World War II and the significance of people voluntarily risking successful careers and their lives in service to the United States. The Riggle interview then moves into Hollywood, the decline of theatrical comedies and the changing movie business. Clay and Buck contrast the current entertainment landscape with earlier decades, when moviegoers could routinely find comedies, romantic comedies, action movies and thrillers in theaters. Riggle says the mid-budget comedy has largely disappeared as Hollywood increasingly gravitates toward smaller independent films or enormous nine-figure franchise productions. He argues that studios need to return to making more mid-range theatrical movies and that audiences also have a role to play by returning to theaters, since Hollywood tends to replicate projects that demonstrate box-office success. The discussion also touches on consolidation in the movie industry and the challenges confronting studios as they try to find viable theatrical business models. Clay and Buck also ask Riggle about cancel culture, political correctness and comedy, including whether comedians remain fearful that an offensive joke could damage or end a career. Riggle says he believes the environment is improving and argues that performers cannot live in fear of criticism. The conversation closes on a lighter note with Riggle naming Black Hawk Down as a favorite war movie and True Romance as his favorite movie overall, while citing classics including Ghostbusters, Meatballs, Caddyshack and Dumb and Dumber alongside more recent comedies such as Step Brothers and The Hangover. Riggle recalls Step Brothers as perhaps his most enjoyable filmmaking experience because of the cast's extensive improvisation and the creative atmosphere fostered by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. After the interview, Hour 3 of Clay and Buck continues the discussion of cancel culture and social media accountability, focusing on the Portland Trail Blazers firing an employee over offensive social media posts reportedly made when he was 15. Clay and Buck argue that people should not suffer permanent professional consequences as adults for immature comments made as minors, drawing a comparison with the juvenile justice system's recognition that children should often be treated differently from adults. They propose a broader cultural principle that social media posts made before age 18 should not ordinarily be used to destroy someone's adult career. The hosts connect the controversy with Chris Rock’s criticism of “wokeness,” including his comparison of institutionalized woke culture with the Salem witch trials. They argue that although the intensity of cancel culture may have declined, many of the underlying political and cultural beliefs remain influential, touching on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, James Talarico, transgender issues, policing, Kash Patel, the FBI and President Donald Trump. A major portion of Hour 3 returns to the developing Cornell Seven controversy. Clay and Buck discuss a report that one of the fraternity members involved now claims that he was too intoxicated to consent to sexual activity with the female accuser, creating what the hosts describe as a major complication in the debate over intoxication and consent. They explore whether consent standards should operate identically for men and women when both parties voluntarily consume alcohol or drugs and question what legal or institutional principle would allow intoxication to invalidate one person's consent but not another's. Clay references his understanding of New York law concerning voluntary intoxication while discussing the distinction between criminal liability, campus disciplinary rules and competing allegations. The hosts repeatedly stress that their discussion concerns disputed allegations and the standards by which those allegations should be judged. That conversation broadens into a debate about gender, sexual consent, personal responsibility and campus Title IX-style disciplinary systems. Clay and Buck criticize what they view as inconsistent cultural expectations for men and women and question whether institutions apply the same concepts of intoxication, agency and responsibility to both sexes. They revisit details from the allegations and the subsequent civil litigation, including the accuser's reported description of her intoxication, the students' claims regarding their own intoxication and the hosts' view of the evidence surrounding the encounters. Clay argues that regret over consensual choices should not automatically transform those choices into criminal conduct, while Buck presses the broader question of what a legally gender-neutral consent standard should mean when both participants claim impairment. Listeners join the Hour 3 Cornell Seven discussion, with one caller asking why voluntary intoxication could affect responsibility differently for the competing parties. Another asks about possible defamation lawsuits if accusations against the students ultimately prove false and whether New York Attorney General Letitia James could face personal liability. Clay and Buck discuss the difficulty of succeeding with defamation claims involving public figures and reference legal concepts including falsity, knowledge and actual malice. The conversation ultimately centers on the hosts' concern that political officials and university administrators could impose serious reputational and educational consequences even when the underlying evidence may not satisfy the much higher burden required for a criminal conviction. The final portion of Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show focuses on due process on college campuses and protections for accused students. A caller asks how parents can protect sons facing serious accusations when university administrators may lack the investigative experience of police, prosecutors and courts. Clay and Buck criticize campus disciplinary proceedings that use a “more likely than not” standard rather than the criminal-law standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and they raise concerns about limitations on cross-examination and the ability of accused students to challenge allegations. Buck compares these issues with the accusations leveled against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation process and criticizes the roles played by Kamala Harris and other Democratic senators. Clay closes by emphasizing the fundamental criminal-law principle that the burden rests on the accuser and prosecution to prove misconduct rather than requiring an accused person to prove that an event did not happen. 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.
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  It's a Numbers Game: Forget the Polls: These Numbers Could Decide the 2026 Midterms 05.10.2026 42min

  On this episode of It’s a Numbers Game, Ryan breaks down two critical indicators heading into Election Day: campaign spending and voter registration. Republicans are pouring money into key Senate, House, and gubernatorial races, while Democrats are showing surprising momentum among newly registered voters in several important states.
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  David Rutherford Show: It's All Fake? Jack Smith Hearing & AI Accord Expose How Washington Protects Its Own 05.10.2026 57min

  Former Navy SEAL David Rutherford asks a simple question after last week's Senate hearing with former special counsel Jack Smith: when Congress puts someone in the hot seat, does anyone ever pay? Smith has been referred to the Justice Department over his House testimony, but he has not been charged. David walks through nearly a century of Senate investigations, from the 1934 air mail hearings to Watergate, Iran Contra, Enron and the Church Committee, to show how rarely a hearing ends in a prison sentence, and why the Justice Department, not the Senate, decides who gets charged. Then he turns to what happened at the White House the same day: President Trump and the leaders of six AI companies signed a voluntary accord to police their own technology, and the government launched America.gov. David asks who will watch the watchers. His view is that the rules for the powerful are not the rules for the rest of us, and that your voice still matters. (Recorded September 30, 2026.) ✅ Sponsors: ☕️ Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ Timestamps:  0:00 Cold open 0:54 Intro and the Jack Smith Senate hearing 14:02 Do Senate hearings ever put anyone in jail? 21:15 Watergate, Iran Contra, Enron and the hearings where nobody was charged 30:48 Two sets of rules 33:53 BRCC ad 35:26 The White House AI accord: companies agree to police themselves 44:33 America.gov and online passports 50:07 What you can doFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Buck Brief - Tennessee Botches Female Execution After 30-Year Wait 05.10.2026 9min

  Tennessee tried to execute death row inmate Christa Pike by lethal injection. She survived. Pike remained hospitalized, unconscious and on a ventilator after receiving two doses of the execution drug, while Governor Bill Lee ordered a review of what went wrong. Buck reacts to the extraordinary failed execution and asks how a state can botch the ultimate punishment this badly. He also takes on the larger death penalty debate, from lethal injection and decades-long appeals to whether executions should be carried out more quickly and transparently. Buck argues that if states are going to maintain the death penalty, the entire system needs a serious rethink. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Sexton Show Podcast on IHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!    Connect with Buck Sexton:Facebook –   / bucksexton  X –  @bucksexton  Instagram –   @bucksexton TikTok - @BuckSexton                                                                                   YouTube - @BuckSexton   Website – https://www.bucksexton.com/Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Tudor Dixon Podcast: Lee Zeldin on Energy Costs, EPA Deregulation & America’s AI Race 05.10.2026 21min

  EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin joins Tudor Dixon to discuss the Trump administration’s push to expand American energy production, lower costs, roll back Biden-era regulations, and protect U.S. manufacturing.
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  Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H1 - Clay & Buck's White House Hang 03.10.2026 36min

  In Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay and Buck recap their eventful trip to Washington, D.C., including Buck’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery for the burial ceremony of his wife’s grandfather, Admiral James Flatley, followed by an informal meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The hosts describe talking with President Trump about national politics, the media, college football, and the developing situation with Iran, including an impromptu speakerphone conversation with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who mixed Iran diplomacy with some Florida Gators football talk. Clay and Buck also recount crossing paths at the White House with Tulsi Gabbard, Stephen Miller, Susie Wiles, Chamath Palihapitiya, and others, while sharing positive news about Wiles’ cancer battle and discussing their encounter with former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The conversation then turns to the 2026 midterm elections, with early voting already underway in several states and President Trump preparing to campaign aggressively in battleground races. Clay and Buck examine the strength of the MAGA and Republican voter coalition, question whether the polls are correctly measuring conservative enthusiasm, and focus heavily on troubling polling for Republicans in Ohio, where Vivek Ramaswamy is running for governor against Amy Acton and Sherrod Brown is competing in the Senate race. They explore Ramaswamy’s political vulnerabilities, including cost-of-living concerns and his past comments about H-1B visas and American culture, while assessing Ohio’s evolution from a presidential swing state into a state Trump won comfortably in 2024. The hosts also touch on key Texas and Michigan midterm races, Republican campaign spending, and whether Trump’s presence on the campaign trail can help GOP candidates outperform current polling. They preview a larger discussion about Iran, Middle East oil production, oil prices, energy markets, and the Trump administration’s strategy toward Tehran, arguing that increased oil flows and pressure on Iranian exports could have major geopolitical implications even if the effects arrive too late to significantly reshape voter perceptions before Election Day. Sean Hannity then joins Clay and Buck for a wide-ranging and lighthearted conversation spanning politics, sports, media, and their ongoing personal wagers. Hannity discusses approaching 25 years in national syndication and praises Clay and Buck while reflecting on the legacy of Rush Limbaugh. The trio debate college football and gambling, including Arch Manning, Texas, Tennessee, and Clay’s provocative challenge involving an eighth-grade boys basketball team against the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces, along with his criticism of sports media for not pressing WNBA players and coaches about the challenge. A new competition emerges when Clay proposes that Buck play a tennis match against Hannity’s daughter, a former University of Michigan tennis player, prompting Hannity to confidently predict Buck would lose. The conversation branches into Clay abandoning his proposed Alcatraz swim after concerns about sharks, Hannity’s soon-to-arrive Border Collie named Daisy, and the popularity of dogs with their respective audiences. Hannity also discusses his move from New York to Florida, criticizes the tax burden and government policies in New York and California, and touts Republican gubernatorial candidates Bruce Blakeman in New York and Steve Hilton in California. The group swaps opinions about Tesla, with Hannity praising his Model S Plaid’s performance and explaining that he bought the electric vehicle because he considered it an exceptional car and wanted to support Elon Musk, not because of environmental considerations. Hour 1 closes with some 2028 presidential election speculation, as Hannity and Buck challenge Clay’s prediction that Kamala Harris will become the Democratic presidential nominee. Hannity instead predicts Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, leading to another friendly wager, this time involving a steak dinner and potentially charitable contributions if neither prediction proves correct. Clay and Buck return briefly to the Ohio midterms, taking a call from an Ohio listener who says the campaign signs he is seeing locally make him more optimistic about Republican prospects than the polls suggest. The hosts end Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show emphasizing the stakes of the 2026 midterm elections, Ohio’s gubernatorial and Senate contests, Republican turnout, polling accuracy, Trump’s campaign influence, and the political and economic importance of the evolving Iran and Middle East oil situation, setting up further discussion in the next hour.  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.
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  Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H2 - Stopping the Socialist Revolution  03.10.2026 36min

  In Hour 2 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay and Buck analyze the latest developments involving Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Middle East oil exports, gas prices, inflation, the U.S. economy, and the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against Tehran. They discuss reports that Middle Eastern crude exports have rebounded toward prewar levels as Iran’s ability to restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has weakened. Reacting to comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the hosts argue that the blockade of Iranian oil exports is increasingly putting economic pressure on Iran while allowing more oil from other Middle Eastern producers to reach world markets. Buck notes that Iranian oil exports have fallen dramatically and discusses China’s role as a major buyer of Iranian crude, while Clay considers whether improving energy supplies could ultimately bring down oil, gasoline, and diesel prices. They also examine the political consequences heading into the 2026 midterm elections, arguing that even if President Donald Trump’s Iran strategy ultimately succeeds, Republicans could still pay an electoral price because higher energy costs hit American consumers long before improvements filter through the economy. The conversation expands to the Russia-Ukraine war, diesel prices, economic growth, the Atlanta Fed’s growth estimate, and the possibility that stronger economic conditions and lower energy prices could benefit Republicans later in Trump’s term and potentially shape the 2028 Republican presidential race, with JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, and Ron DeSantis mentioned as possible future contenders. Hour 2 then shifts to the rapid development of artificial intelligence and AI personal assistants, as Clay describes using a new AI app called Muse to locate and arrange a last-minute haircut appointment near Vanderbilt University. He argues that increasingly capable consumer AI could transform everyday life by handling routine tasks such as finding appointments, researching travel, locating airfare, and potentially making bookings. Clay and Buck focus on AI productivity, automation, small-business opportunities, and time savings, with Buck arguing that the greatest benefit could be giving people greater control over their time by eliminating tedious errands, research, and administrative work. They compare the potential impact with conveniences such as Amazon delivery and look ahead to the combination of artificial intelligence and robotics, portraying technological efficiency as a potentially major driver of improved quality of life. The program next turns to the Lindsay Clancy case and developments surrounding whether she will face another trial following a mistrial. Clay and Buck discuss what they characterize as a striking shift in the defense strategy, saying that after a first trial centered on Clancy’s mental state and criminal responsibility, her attorney was now raising the possibility that she did not kill her children. They revisit the controversial 11-1 jury split, the holdout juror, and previous efforts to challenge that juror, with Clay questioning the unusual procedural and strategic posture of the case. Jack Posobiec, TPUSA contributor, host of "Human Events Daily", and author of the new book "Unhumans: Socialist Revolution – Tactics for Patriots to Survive a Communist Uprising" joins Clay and Buck for an extended interview that begins with the Lindsay Clancy proceedings and broadens into a discussion of true-crime media, online conspiracy theories, political ideology, and violent political extremism. Posobiec presents his own critique of the online true-crime community and discusses themes from his book Unhumans, arguing that ideological narratives can influence how high-profile criminal cases are interpreted online. The conversation then turns to the prosecution of Tyler Robinson in connection with the killing of Charlie Kirk. Posobiec, who describes his personal friendship and working relationship with Kirk and his attendance at pretrial proceedings, pushes back against online conspiracy theories surrounding the case and argues that discrepancies commonly found in eyewitness accounts should not automatically be treated as evidence of a cover-up. He discusses evidence he says was presented during court proceedings and compares the case with the prosecution of Bryan Kohberger. Clay, Buck, and Posobiec then discuss their view of left-wing political violence, attacks targeting conservatives, the assassination attempts against President Trump, the Butler, Pennsylvania shooting, attacks on ICE, the killing of a UnitedHealthcare executive, and their concerns about political radicalization and future violence. Posobiec also criticizes the federal response following Kirk’s death and argues that inadequate attention to political ideology helped create an opening for alternative conspiracy narratives to flourish. The Posobiec interview also covers the MAHA, Make America Healthy Again movement, with Posobiec appearing from a Washington, D.C. summit featuring figures including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Vice President JD Vance, Mike Tyson, Gary Brecka, and Russell Brand. He discusses MAHA’s potential political appeal outside traditional Republican and Democratic constituencies, particularly among suburban mothers, and connects that outreach to conservative efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms. The conversation takes a lighter turn into popular health and wellness trends, including cold plunges, morning sunlight, blue-light glasses, and red-light masks, before touching briefly on Posobiec’s Philadelphia Eagles fandom. Finally, Hour 2 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show features listener reaction to the movie Heart of the Beast, which prompts a personal discussion about dogs. Clay explains his longstanding apprehension around large dogs by recounting being severely bitten by a German Shepherd when he was six years old, an attack that required more than 50 stitches and left serious facial injuries. Buck notes that Clay nevertheless gets along well with his Australian Labradoodle, Ginger Spice, and the hosts joke about memorable movie dogs such as Lassie. The hour concludes by previewing the final hour’s coverage of the 2026 Senate campaigns and discussion of newly released photos from Clay and Buck’s Oval Office visit, wrapping an Hour 2 that spans Iran and energy prices, Trump administration foreign policy, the economy and midterm elections, artificial intelligence, the Lindsay Clancy case, Jack Posobiec, Charlie Kirk, political violence, the MAHA movement, health trends, movies, and dogs. 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.
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  Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H3 - The Cornell 7 Rape Case 03.10.2026 36min

  In Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay and Buck dive into a pair of high-profile legal controversies, beginning with the reopened investigation into an alleged 2024 sexual assault involving Cornell University fraternity members. The hosts stress the importance of withholding judgment and following the evidence as questions of consent, drugs and alcohol, witness accounts, digital communications, and competing allegations receive national attention. They compare the intense public reaction to previous college sexual-assault controversies, including the Duke lacrosse case and the discredited Rolling Stone University of Virginia story, and debate the dangers of allowing media narratives, social media pressure, or identity politics to determine guilt before the legal process runs its course. Clay argues that colleges are poorly equipped to investigate serious criminal allegations and contrasts campus disciplinary proceedings with the higher evidentiary standards and due-process protections of the criminal justice system. After reviewing commentary from Sunny Hostin, Clay and Buck highlight her discussion of the accuser's original 2024 statement to police, which Hostin said described the drug use and sexual activity as consensual, compared with the allegations being made in 2026. The hosts praise Hostin for what they characterize as a careful, evidence-based approach while reiterating that sexual assault allegations must be taken seriously and that any determination should rest on established facts rather than an online rush to judgment. Hour 3 also revisits the Lindsay Clancy case following a new Massachusetts court hearing and the mistrial in her earlier proceeding. Clay focuses on what he sees as a remarkable shift by defense attorney Kevin Reddington, contrasting the previous defense centered on Clancy's mental state and alleged psychosis with new courtroom questions challenging whether prosecutors can prove she committed the killings at all. Clay explains the legal concepts of mens rea and actus reus while he and Buck debate what could motivate such a dramatic change in strategy. They speculate about whether the defense is attempting to discourage prosecutors from pursuing another case and ask attorneys and legal professionals in the audience whether they have seen anything comparable. A retired judge named Tom from Idaho, who says he spent 24 years on the bench and presided over hundreds of jury trials, calls the program and says he has never encountered a similar defense maneuver. Clay also previews continued coverage of the holdout juror from the Clancy mistrial and the controversy surrounding criticism of that juror. The political focus of Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show turns to the crucial 2026 Michigan midterm elections with Republican gubernatorial candidate and Congressman John James. James describes Michigan as a pivotal battleground not only for the governor's race but also for control of Congress and the U.S. Senate, highlighting Republican Mike Rogers' Senate campaign and competitive congressional contests across the state. Clay and Buck question James about Michigan's economy, infrastructure, schools, taxes, unemployment, energy costs, cost of living, business climate, and years of Democratic leadership. James makes the case for lower taxes and regulation while contrasting his business and military experience with Democratic gubernatorial opponent Jocelyn Benson. The discussion also covers Detroit, political outreach across racial and demographic lines, education, economic opportunity, population and business growth, and James' effort to expand Republican support among voters dissatisfied with longstanding Democratic governance. James recounts his Detroit roots, his parents' journey from the Jim Crow South, his military service as a combat veteran, his business career, and his argument that Republicans can compete for voters who have traditionally supported Democrats. Clay, Buck, and James additionally discuss crime and public safety in Michigan, including whether a James administration would cooperate with President Donald Trump's administration, FBI Director Kash Patel, federal law enforcement, local police, and other agencies in an effort to reduce violent crime in Detroit. James says he would prioritize local law enforcement while using federal resources when needed and promises to work across party lines to improve public safety for Michigan residents. The interview frames the Michigan governor's race, Michigan Senate race, Republican congressional majority, Detroit crime, affordability, economic policy, and the 2026 midterm elections as interconnected contests with significant national implications. Finally, Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show circles back to the Cornell and Lindsay Clancy legal stories, with Clay and Buck emphasizing due process, presumption of innocence, prosecutorial standards, jury deliberations, media coverage, and the influence of social media on high-profile criminal cases. They signal that the Clancy story may continue developing and plan to return to the holdout juror's public comments. The hour closes on a personal note as Clay welcomes Buck back alongside him and references Admiral James Flatley's burial at Arlington National Cemetery, before Buck lightens the mood with a joke about Clay's haircut. 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.
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  Buck Brief - The Cornell 7 Case Just Exploded 03.10.2026 11min

  The Cornell 7 case has taken another major turn. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate the sexual assault allegations surrounding a 2024 incident at a Cornell fraternity, after questions emerged about how police and the local district attorney handled the original investigation. Buck breaks down the conflicting accounts at the center of the case, the debate over intoxication and consent, and why he believes the decision to bring in James raises serious questions about politics, prosecutorial power and due process. With the criminal investigation now reopened, Buck examines what the Cornell 7 controversy could mean far beyond one college campus. 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/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Nation States Update: Iran Terror Threats, America’s AI Edge & the China Challenge 03.10.2026 2min

  Steve examines the attempted attack aboard a FlyDubai flight bound for Israel and developments in the United Kingdom, and discusses what they could mean for Iran, the IRGC, and the possibility of further military action. The FlyDubai investigation remains ongoing; President Trump has suggested a possible Iranian connection and threatened a strong response if one is established, while officials have cautioned that the motive and any connection to Tehran have not yet been confirmed.
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  Nation States Update: Iran Terror Threats, America’s AI Edge & the China Challenge 02.10.2026 2min

  Steve examines the attempted attack aboard a FlyDubai flight bound for Israel and developments in the United Kingdom, and discusses what they could mean for Iran, the IRGC, and the possibility of further military action. The FlyDubai investigation remains ongoing; President Trump has suggested a possible Iranian connection and threatened a strong response if one is established, while officials have cautioned that the motive and any connection to Tehran have not yet been confirmed.
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  The Karol Markowicz Show: Faith Moore on Why Modern Dating Has Forgotten How to Woo 02.10.2026 22min

  Karol Markowicz sits down with author and Storytime for Grown Ups host Faith Moore to discuss her new romantic comedy, Wooing Jane, a wildly original story that brings Henry VIII into the modern world to help two lonely people fall in love.
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  Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Oct 2 2026 02.10.2026 55min

  Clay Travis and Buck Sexton look at the 2026 midterm elections, including the fight for control of the Senate and House, President Donald Trump campaigning in Texas, and the increasingly competitive Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. Clay argues that Republican voters in Texas cannot take the race for granted and urges Texans to treat the contest as a serious battleground heading toward Election Day.  They also discuss the controversy surrounding Cornell University and seven former fraternity members accused of sexual assault, following New York Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to initiate a special investigation led by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Clay and Buck review the allegations and the history of the case as presented in the transcript, including the accuser's statements about consent, the previous criminal investigation, multiple Cornell campus proceedings, and the subsequent civil litigation. They strongly question the decision to reopen scrutiny of the case and argue that James's involvement raises concerns about political bias and due process. They also react to comments from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, disputing her characterization of the allegations and discussing whether public statements made about the accused men could have legal or reputational consequences. The discussion with Ann Coulter expands into a broader cultural debate over gender equality, feminism, personal responsibility, sexual morality, hookup culture and differing societal expectations for men and women. Coulter and the hosts challenge what they view as inconsistent standards surrounding intoxication, consent and accountability, and Clay presents a gender-reversed hypothetical to question whether allegations involving a male accuser would receive comparable cultural and legal treatment. They also discuss Lindsay Clancy and a separate Tennessee death-row case as part of their larger argument about responsibility and the extent to which gender or personal circumstances should influence judgments about individual conduct. Coulter contends that contemporary progressive attitudes about sex, abortion, monogamy and feminism have helped create contradictions between personal agency and demands for legal or social protection from the consequences of personal choices. Steven Crowder, host of Louder with Crowder, then joins the program and offers his perspective on the Cornell allegations, discussing the available accounts of consent and comparing the controversy with previous nationally prominent cases including the Duke lacrosse case, Columbia University “Mattress Girl” controversy, the University of Virginia Rolling Stone controversy, Tawana Brawley, Trevor Bauer and Christine Blasey Ford. Clay, Buck and Crowder again use a gender-reversed hypothetical to debate whether the law and American culture apply equivalent standards of consent and personal responsibility to men and women.  Crowder then shifts to his recent Harvard University debate with Harvard Law School professor Randall Kennedy, focused on DEI, affirmative action, racial preferences, discrimination, higher education and political ideology on elite college campuses. Crowder recounts his long-running effort to persuade university professors to debate him following the popularity of his “Change My Mind” campus events.  Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News Channel senior medical analyst, then joins Hour 3 to discuss his book The Angels Among Us: How God’s Messengers Play a Role in Healing and the intersection of medicine, science, faith, miracles, angels and spirituality. Siegel argues that meaningful coincidences can sometimes be understood through faith and recounts stories involving miraculous survival and unexpected intervention. He discusses Fox correspondent Benjamin Hall’s survival after being badly injured during an attack in Ukraine, including Hall’s visions of family members and the chain of circumstances that ultimately led rescuers to him. Siegel also recounts President Ronald Reagan’s survival after the 1981 assassination attempt, describing the Secret Service decision to take Reagan to George Washington University Hospital, the medical team’s discovery of the gunshot wound, emergency treatment and the people Siegel views as “angels” who helped save Reagan’s life. 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/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Hour 1 - The Process is the Punishment 02.10.2026 36min

  Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show opens with a look at the 2026 midterm elections, including the fight for control of the Senate and House, President Donald Trump campaigning in Texas, and the increasingly competitive Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. Clay argues that Republican voters in Texas cannot take the race for granted and urges Texans to treat the contest as a serious battleground heading toward Election Day. The major focus of Hour 1 is the controversy surrounding Cornell University and seven former fraternity members accused of sexual assault, following New York Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to initiate a special investigation led by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Clay and Buck review the allegations and the history of the case as presented in the transcript, including the accuser's statements about consent, the previous criminal investigation, multiple Cornell campus proceedings, and the subsequent civil litigation. They strongly question the decision to reopen scrutiny of the case and argue that James's involvement raises concerns about political bias and due process. They also react to comments from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, disputing her characterization of the allegations and discussing whether public statements made about the accused men could have legal or reputational consequences. Clay and Buck broaden the conversation into a debate over sexual-assault allegations, consent, campus disciplinary proceedings, presumption of innocence, media coverage and reputational damage, arguing that even an eventual acquittal may not restore the careers and reputations of people publicly accused of serious crimes. They compare the controversy with the Duke lacrosse case and discuss the distinction between behavior they regard as irresponsible or unethical and conduct that can be proven criminal beyond a reasonable doubt. The hosts also question whether James can conduct an impartial investigation after a social-media statement from her office expressed support for the accuser, with Clay arguing that such comments could become an issue in any future legal proceedings. The conversation expands into criticism of politically motivated prosecutions, including comparisons with the legal cases previously brought against President Trump. Later in Hour 1, the discussion turns to rape shield laws and anonymity for sexual-assault accusers after a listener raises the question of why the seven accused men's identities are public while the accuser's identity remains protected. Clay and Buck debate the fairness and historical rationale of those protections and argue that today's digital environment can impose lasting professional consequences on accused individuals regardless of the ultimate outcome. Buck also references past controversies involving Wisconsin investigations, while the hosts preview an upcoming conversation with Ann Coulter, a Cornell alumna, and recall the highly publicized Columbia University "Mattress Girl" controversy as another example they believe illustrates the dangers of litigating disputed sexual-assault claims in the media and on college campuses. The hour also includes a market and technology update with Stifel Chief Investment Officer Michael O'Keeffe, who discusses the rapidly expanding commercial space industry, recent SpaceX launches, Starlink, National Reconnaissance Office missions and the emerging concept of placing data centers in space. O'Keeffe then addresses the investment outlook for artificial intelligence, expressing optimism about AI's medium- and long-term potential to increase productivity, economic growth and corporate earnings while acknowledging possible challenges from regulation and misuse. 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.