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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

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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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  • The Karol Markowicz Show: Jennifer Van Laar on Investigative Journalism, RedState, and Challenging the Political Establishment

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Jennifer Van Laar on Investigative Journalism, RedState, and Challenging the Political Establishment
    Mar 4 2026

    On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Jennifer Van Laar, managing editor of RedState and a leading investigative journalist known for uncovering major political stories.

    Jennifer shares her unconventional journey—from 20 years as a courtroom stenographer working on murder trials to becoming one of the most impactful investigative voices in conservative media. She explains how her courtroom experience taught her how to build cases, analyze evidence, and ultimately break major political stories.

    The conversation dives into the investigation that exposed former Rep. Katie Hill, the year-long reporting effort that scrutinized RNC leadership and spending, and the pressures journalists face when reporting critically on their own political side. Jennifer also discusses the evolving mission of RedState, why intellectual honesty matters in political media, and how conservative outlets balance breaking news with opinion.

    Karol and Jennifer also explore the future of California politics, the fallout from the Palisades fire, Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership, and whether the political pendulum could swing back in the Golden State.

    Plus, Jennifer reflects on her personal life—raising three sons as a single mother, finding purpose through storytelling, and why discovering your strengths and “staying in your lane” may be the key to long-term success.

    Topics Covered in This Episode:

    • Jennifer Van Laar’s path from court reporter to investigative journalist

    • The RedState newsroom and conservative media today

    • Major investigations that changed political careers

    • Reporting on corruption within your own party

    • California politics and the future of the state

    • The importance of storytelling in journalism and life

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  • Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Mar 4 2026

    Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Mar 4 2026
    Mar 4 2026
    Defanging Iran The rapidly evolving U.S.–Iran conflict, focusing on American and Israeli airpower gaining near‑total control of Iranian airspace. Clay and Buck analyze Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s remarks highlighting overwhelming U.S. dominance—B‑2s, B‑52s, B‑1s, drones, and fighter jets—systematically destroying Iran’s military capabilities and reducing its missile launches and drone attacks. The hosts frame this as a strategic move to eliminate Iran’s ability to retaliate and to pressure Tehran into negotiating a path for selecting its next leader. Buck expands the conversation by breaking down Iran’s complex internal dynamics: its many ethnic groups, fractured political factions, and the difficulty of identifying a viable, stable successor to the Ayatollah. He contrasts this with historical lessons from Iraq and Venezuela, emphasizing the danger of removing an entire governing apparatus without a transitional plan. Are There Six Sexes? Clay and Buck examine additional Talarico statements, including his comments that “trans people need abortions too” and that the term “woman” is not exhaustive. Buck and Clay frame these as examples of extreme left-wing ideology that will alienate Texas voters, arguing Democrats misposition Talarico as a moderate despite a long track record of progressive activism. They also react to breaking news that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is holding a briefing, keeping an eye on Iran-related updates. Texas Primary Breakdown Texas political fallout following the Democratic Senate primary upset. Clay and Buck discuss the defeat of Rep. Jasmine Crockett by James Talarico, joking about liberal infighting and the optics of a white male candidate unseating a Black female candidate in a party that brands itself as championing diversity. They emphasize how Talarico’s victory emerged amid controversy surrounding CBS and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which declined to feature him unless Crockett was also given airtime under equal‑time rules. The hosts argue that Democrats effectively “rigged” the primary in Talarico’s favor and that his public record—embracing gender‑ideology extremism, claiming “six biological sexes,” declaring God “non‑binary,” endorsing open‑border immigration, and justifying abortion via biblical interpretation—will become a massive liability in a general election in deeply conservative Texas. Jesse Kelly Hot Takes Jesse Kelly joins to break down the Texas Senate race, arguing Talarico is a well‑known “far-left loon” in Texas politics and predicting he will be “curbstomped” in November regardless of which Republican—Ken Paxton or John Cornyn—emerges as the nominee. Kelly warns that President Trump could undermine conservative momentum if he endorses the wrong candidate, criticizing Trump’s endorsement history as inconsistent. The conversation expands to Dan Crenshaw’s political fall, the importance of personal likability in politics, and how elected officials alienate voters by talking down to constituents. Kelly and the hosts return to the Iran war, with Jesse declaring Iran’s military “finished” due to overwhelming U.S. air superiority and CENTCOM’s precision strikes. He cautions, however, that while destroying a regime is easy, installing a stable replacement government is far more difficult. They explore how modern conflict resembles a “video game” because of drones, remote warfare, and real‑time social media footage, predicting that American public attention will rapidly fade despite initial enthusiasm. 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 - Defanging Iran

    Hour 1 - Defanging Iran
    Mar 4 2026
    Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show opens with a deep dive into the rapidly evolving U.S.–Iran conflict, focusing on American and Israeli airpower gaining near‑total control of Iranian airspace. Clay and Buck analyze Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s remarks highlighting overwhelming U.S. dominance—B‑2s, B‑52s, B‑1s, drones, and fighter jets—systematically destroying Iran’s military capabilities and reducing its missile launches and drone attacks. The hosts frame this as a strategic move to eliminate Iran’s ability to retaliate and to pressure Tehran into negotiating a path for selecting its next leader. Buck expands the conversation by breaking down Iran’s complex internal dynamics: its many ethnic groups, fractured political factions, and the difficulty of identifying a viable, stable successor to the Ayatollah. He contrasts this with historical lessons from Iraq and Venezuela, emphasizing the danger of removing an entire governing apparatus without a transitional plan.The hour also features a major comparative analysis between Iran and North Korea, with Clay and Buck debating which nuclear‑armed (or potentially nuclear‑armed) regime poses a greater global threat. Clay argues that Iran’s religious fundamentalism makes it more dangerous, while Buck counters that North Korea’s cult‑like isolation, mass delusion, and loyalty to the Kim dynasty create a uniquely unstable nuclear environment. The two revisit the history of missed opportunities to stop North Korean nuclear development in the 1990s and discuss President Trump’s previous diplomatic approach to Pyongyang. Listeners hear a series of calls examining whether Iran would use nuclear weapons if it ever obtained them, the influence of China over North Korea, and how religious ideology versus cult loyalty shapes both countries’ behavior. Clay emphasizes that Iran acquiring nuclear weapons could trigger a wider Middle East arms race, pushing neighboring states toward nuclear proliferation. Hour 1 concludes with strategic questions about the future of Iran: whether a pro‑U.S. figure could emerge within the IRGC or military, how regime change could unfold without nuclear escalation, and whether public opinion will support the operation as long as it avoids U.S. boots on the ground. The hour underscores the show’s central themes—geopolitics, nuclear deterrence, U.S. military strategy, authoritarian regimes, and the global stakes of the Iran conflict—setting the tone for the rest of the broadcast. 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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Clay and Buck are great for America. We all miss Rush but we still need common sense in an insane world.

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Great show as usual

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If you want the truth and the whole story then you should listen to this.

Clay and Buck rock.

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I have listened to Rush for nearly 33 years and hoping for another 33!!! Praying for you!!

Long Live Rush!

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Great job guys!! I sure miss Rush but you both lighten the pain! Keep up the good work!!

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I love your show you all fill in great for Rush L. keep up the great job

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