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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

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 Truth with Lisa Boothe: Marsha Blackburn on ICE Enforcement, DHS Funding, Fraud Deportations & Tennessee Power Failures

    The Truth with Lisa Boothe: Marsha Blackburn on ICE Enforcement, DHS Funding, Fraud Deportations & Tennessee Power Failures
    Feb 5 2026

    On this episode of The Truth with Lisa Boothe, Lisa sits down with Senator Marsha Blackburn for a wide-ranging discussion on immigration enforcement, public safety, and government accountability.

    Blackburn highlights the success of federal-local cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Memphis, while sharply criticizing Minnesota for refusing to support ICE operations. The conversation breaks down congressional funding battles surrounding the Department of Homeland Security, the push for body cameras on ICE agents, and the heightened risks agents face when protective masks are removed.

    Blackburn also introduces her Fraud Accountability Act, aimed at holding fraudsters accountable through deportation or de-naturalization, arguing that law and order must be restored at every level of government.

    The episode closes with a look at ongoing power outages across Tennessee, which Blackburn links to misguided budget cuts and failed governance—underscoring the real-world consequences of policy decisions.

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    10 mins
  • Verdict with Ted Cruz: Islamist Terrorists Tipping Point in Iran & Netflix Trying to Buy Warner Brothers

    Verdict with Ted Cruz: Islamist Terrorists Tipping Point in Iran & Netflix Trying to Buy Warner Brothers
    Feb 5 2026
    Islamist Terrorists, a Tipping Point in Iran, and Netflix’s Bid for Warner Brothers: Inside the Latest Episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz In the latest episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and co‑host Ben Ferguson deliver one of the most comprehensive, hard‑hitting discussions of the year. From a newly exposed Iranian‑backed terrorist network in Africa, to the unraveling stability of the Iranian regime, to a massive entertainment‑industry merger that could reshape political and cultural influence in America—the episode covers major developments conservatives must understand. Below is an expanded breakdown of the major themes from the episode, offering readers a clear look at the national‑security stakes, geopolitical shifts, and cultural ramifications highlighted in the discussion. 1. The Polisario Front: The Iranian‑Backed Terrorist Threat No One Is Talking About One of the most striking revelations in the episode is Senator Cruz’s warning about the Polisario Front, a militant separatist group operating in Western Sahara. While the group has existed for decades, the Senator explains that it has recently evolved into a serious, Iranian‑funded terrorist threat—yet most Americans have never heard of it. The Polisario Front, founded in 1973 and backed by Algeria, has historically positioned itself as a Cold War‑era independence movement. But Iran is now pouring money, weapons, and training into the group, transforming it into what Cruz describes as “the Houthis of West Africa.” The goal: create a new proxy force capable of destabilizing the Sahel, threatening American partners, and expanding Tehran’s influence far beyond the Middle East. Senator Cruz recounts questioning State Department officials during a recent Senate hearing. When he pressed them to identify the Polisario Front as a source of terrorist activity in the region, they sidestepped the issue entirely. He suggests the administration is avoiding criticism of the group to protect ongoing diplomatic negotiations—an approach he argues is dangerously shortsighted. Cruz is now leading a Senate effort to formally designate the Polisario Front as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, a move that would cut off funding, restrict support, and force U.S. allies to take a harder line. He warns that ignoring Iran‑backed militants invites greater danger and undermines American security. 2. Iran Is Near a Breaking Point—And the U.S. Could Influence the Outcome A major portion of the episode focuses on Iran’s rapidly deteriorating internal situation. Senator Cruz argues that the ruling regime is closer to collapse than at any time in recent history. Public uprisings have spread across the country, the economy is in free fall, and the government is responding with extreme violence—killing tens of thousands of protesters by some estimates. Cruz emphasizes that the United States must support the Iranian people at this pivotal moment. He argues that protesters should be armed—not by deploying U.S. troops, but by empowering Iranians to defend themselves against the regime’s brutality. Without the ability to fight back, he warns, citizens are being “gunned down like fish in a barrel.” He also cautions against engaging in another prolonged nuclear negotiation with Tehran. In his view, Iran is pushing for talks to buy time: time to rebuild its nuclear infrastructure, time to suppress domestic dissent, and time to muddle global responses. Beyond Iran, Cruz points out that authoritarian regimes in Cuba and Venezuela may also be nearing the brink of collapse. He argues that simultaneous democratic transitions in all three countries would represent the most significant geopolitical shift since the fall of the Berlin Wall—if the U.S. doesn’t squander the moment. The episode also highlights provocative actions by Iran’s military, including flying a drone toward a U.S. aircraft carrier and attempting to board a U.S.-linked oil tanker. Cruz sees these acts as desperation—efforts to provoke an American response that might unify Iran’s population against an external enemy. 3. Netflix’s Attempt to Buy Warner Brothers: A Cultural and National Security Flashpoint The episode closes with a deep dive into Netflix’s proposed $83 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers—a merger that would reshape American entertainment and media. Senator Cruz participated in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing examining the deal, and he raises serious concerns about the implications. Cruz argues that the merger would consolidate enormous cultural and ideological influence under one overwhelmingly left‑leaning corporate umbrella. Netflix’s founders and leadership have deep ties to Democratic politics, while Warner Brothers controls outlets like CNN and HBO, known for their liberal slants. A combined entity with vast market power, he warns, could further marginalize conservative creators, voices, and audiences. One of ...
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  • Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Feb 5 2026

    Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Feb 5 2026
    Feb 5 2026
    Proof of Life in an AI Age Clay Travis and Buck Sexton begin by highlighting President Donald Trump’s remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast, where he addressed faith in public life, new Department of Education guidance reaffirming the right to prayer in public schools, and ongoing federal responses to unrest and crime in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis. They preview Trump’s wide‑ranging interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, which becomes a central theme throughout the hour. A major portion of Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show is devoted to the alarming and emotional kidnapping case involving the mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie. The hosts play audio from Guthrie’s public plea and analyze the unusual nature of a modern‑day ransom kidnapping in the United States. Clay and Buck discuss why the crime appears targeted rather than random, speculate on possible inside knowledge of the victim’s home and routines, and explore why this type of crime is now rare in America compared to other parts of the world. They also examine how advances in surveillance, DNA evidence, and digital tracking make successful ransom kidnappings increasingly difficult. Throughout the segment, they note that President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel have committed significant federal resources to the case, underscoring its national visibility and seriousness. Kamala Woofs? A lively and humorous debate about the future of the Democratic Party, centered on Vice President Kamala Harris and the 2028 presidential race. Clay Travis sharply mocks what he characterizes as Kamala Harris’s inauthentic political style, using her recent “Kamala HQ” announcement as an example, and compares it to a famously absurd storyline from The Office. This sparks a prolonged back‑and‑forth between Clay and Buck over whether Harris will run for president again—and whether she could realistically become the Democratic nominee. Clay argues that Harris is likely to run and could benefit from changes to the Democratic primary calendar that elevate Southern states with large Black Democratic electorates, while Buck strongly disagrees, insisting that her past electoral failures and poor performance in swing states make her nomination politically disastrous. The conversation broadens into a larger analysis of Democratic strategy, race, primary politics, and voter turnout. Clay suggests Democrats may once again make a risky strategic decision based on identity politics and narrow electoral margins, while Buck counters that party elites will ultimately coalesce around a different candidate, particularly California Governor Gavin Newsom. Throughout the hour, the hosts reference betting odds, past primary performances, and voter behavior to argue their competing cases, turning their disagreement into an ongoing bet that becomes a recurring and entertaining thread. Clay's Needle and Poop Walk Clay delivers an extended firsthand account of his morning walk through downtown San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl weekend. Broadcasting from the iHeartRadio studios in the city, he describes being advised not to walk for safety reasons and then encountering widespread homelessness, drug use, abandoned needles, and human feces along a short route in the city’s core. Clay uses the experience to argue that urban decay, public drug use, and lack of sanitation are policy failures, contending that visible filth and disorder directly correlate with higher crime rates and declining quality of life in major American cities like San Francisco and Washington, D.C. A central segment of Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show features a detailed live update from Daily Wire reporter Lynden Blake, who monitored the full Arizona press conference on the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping. Blake confirms that a single ransom note was sent to multiple outlets, demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin, with an initial deadline the same day and a secondary deadline the following Monday accompanied by explicit threats. She explains why authorities believe the notes are credible, citing accurate descriptions of the crime scene, and discusses lingering questions about security cameras, possible inside knowledge of the home, and inconsistencies regarding forced entry. The hosts also explore the family’s request for proof of life and the challenges posed by AI‑generated imagery, underscoring how modern technology complicates hostage negotiations. Sen. Dave McCormick A substantive interview with Senator Dave McCormick, who addresses major national and state policy concerns. McCormick discusses the growing national debt, massive federal deficits, and what he views as Washington’s unwillingness to enact even modest spending reforms. He criticizes resistance to work requirements for able‑bodied Medicaid recipients and warns that without structural changes, entitlement programs will collapse under their own weight. McCormick also speaks at ...
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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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.

Hey Audible, why'd you cut it of dhort

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 love these guys, I listen a few times a week, However, I have to manually do a search every time because audible will not let me follow this particular podcast for some reason. I follow others, but curiously, I can't follow a nice conservative one? I'm sure it has nothing to do with Amazon's political agenda or leanings. I'm sure it's an honest to God glitch.

Watch out for leftist Audible

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provides interesting insight and commentary on the news of the day from a non-left wing perspective. One a really smart guy, the other kind of a doofus, but they're funny together. I'll let you figure out who's who.

informative and entertaining

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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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