Republicans Buy Sneakers, Too

How the Left Is Ruining Sports with Politics

By: Clay Travis

Narrated by: Clay Travis

Sports media superstar Clay Travis wants to save sports from the social justice warriors seeking to turn them into another political battleground.

Have you ever tuned into your favorite sports highlights show only to find the talking heads yammering about the newest Trump tweets or what an athlete thinks about the Second Amendment? The way Clay Travis sees it, sports are barely about sports anymore. Whether it’s in the stadium or the studio, the conversation isn’t about who’s talented and who stinks. It’s about who said the right or wrong thing from the sidelines or on social media. And we know which side is playing referee in that game.

Having ruined journalism and Hollywood, far-left-wing activists have now turned to sports. Travis argues it’s time for right-thinking fans everywhere to put down their beers and reclaim their teams and their traditions. In Republicans Buy Sneakers, Too, he replays the arguments he’s won and lays out all the battles ahead. His goal is simple: to make sports great again.

Travis wants sports to remain the great equalizer and ultimate meritocracy - a passion that unites Americans of all races, genders, and creeds, providing an opportunity to find common ground and an escape from polarizing commentary. He takes listeners through the recent politicization of sports, controversy by controversy and untalented-but-celebrated hero by hero, and skewers outlets like ESPN that spend more time mimicking MSNBC than covering sports.

Travis hopes if we can stop sports from being just another political battlefield and return it to our common ground, we can come together as a country again.

©2018 Clay Travis (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

Clay humorously hounds the foe outrage industry.

As a regular Out Kick listener, I hesitated to buy this book because I feared it would be a repeat of what I already heard live daily. I was pleasantly surprised that there were many new gems in addition to many more lucid deep dives into some well worn topics.

If you already like Clay, this book is like finding an old favorite pair of jeans or comfortable shoes you has forgotten about over the summer. If you have never heard experienced Mr. Travis, try to reserve judgement until the end and enjoy the ride. Even if you disagree, Clay Travis is is more an intellectual than shock jock but does not take himself too seriously.

Great read

I will never completely agree with Clay, but the book illustrates the bias in the world today. As a privileged southern white male I understand.

Clay, keep up the great work

must read (listen)

For anyone who wishes to think for themself and not regurgitate the realms that only exist in online obscurity, this is a must read.

Outstanding book

Thought-provoking you will never look at sports news the same. I highly recommend this book!

Great Read

Insightful, full of great stories and sports experiences I can relate to. Thank you Clay.

Clay Travis Challenging

the left wing liberal media with this book. He clearly explains how the left wing has hijacked sports with their politics. And to the detriment of sports and athletes, many fans don't care for politics they just want to enjoy the game. Clay provides a 4 step cure to get politics out of sports and back to the game. A good read for those who are open minded about their politics.

Honest and Enjoyable

The book is an honest fact based take on the conversion of politics and sports. It takes a hard look at the way the left in the press has steered way too many conversations to race and sex. He points to the clear bias displayed by so many that call themselves reporters. I liked it so much I’ve bought copies for friends. Great job cover to cover.

Prepare to be Red-Pilled

Great listen! I like the point of view and that fact that i was thinking many of the same things at the time of the social events were taking place.

So good!

Skin. Color. Doesn’t. Matter.
Meritocracy Matters!! Clay Travis understands this important American principle. Great read!

Thank you

Great job of breaking down all the examples and providing the facts.
More people need to think and start doing some research on what ESPN is pushing on everyone!