The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show Podcast By iHeartPodcasts cover art

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

By: iHeartPodcasts
Listen for free

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.

2026 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Karol Markowicz Show: Derek Hunter’s Wild Career Path, Media Journey & Life Lessons

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Derek Hunter’s Wild Career Path, Media Journey & Life Lessons
    Feb 18 2026

    On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with columnist, radio host, and author Derek Hunter for a candid and often hilarious conversation about his unconventional path to media success.

    From holding over 80 jobs—including some truly bizarre gigs—to becoming a nationally recognized voice at Townhall and WMAL, Derek shares how persistence, curiosity, and a willingness to fail shaped his career. He opens up about breaking into radio, navigating the media world without a roadmap, and why sometimes the best opportunities come from unexpected places.

    The conversation also dives into personal growth, parenting, financial lessons (including missed investment opportunities), and Derek’s biggest advice: learn from other people’s mistakes before making your own.

    Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    Show more Show less
    21 mins
  • Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Feb 18 2026

    Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Feb 18 2026
    Feb 18 2026
    Manufacturing Mass Delusion Buck Sexton focuses on the rapidly escalating fiscal crisis in New York City. He examines the new mayor’s announcement of a massive expansion of the city budget—up to $127 billion—and a proposed property‑tax increase meant to close deficits and support surging expenditures. Buck contrasts New York City’s enormous budget with that of entire states like Florida and highlights the explosive growth in city spending since 2021. He breaks down the allocation of funds, pointing out that roughly 40% of the city’s spending goes to a public‑school system that consistently underperforms, and more than a quarter goes to social‑services programs, including extensive funding tied to illegal immigration. He argues that the city’s fiscal model now revolves around propping up a failing education bureaucracy and expanding welfare systems while middle‑class residents shoulder the tax burden. Buck frames this moment as a case study in the predictable failure of progressive governance. According to him, no matter how much money is taken from taxpayers, the left always demands more while blaming the same taxpayers for the system’s failures. He draws parallels between New York City’s fiscal spiral and the collapse of Venezuela, arguing that both represent the consequences of replacing sound economics and personal responsibility with envy-based redistribution and ideological dogma. Calling Out Media Gatekeepers Buck interviews FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, who explains the rapidly developing controversy involving Stephen Colbert, Texas Democratic candidate James Talarico, CBS, and the federal equal‑time rule. Carr details how Colbert and Talarico attempted to frame CBS as being “censored” by the government after choosing not to air their interview, when in reality CBS simply instructed the show to comply with existing equal‑time law. Carr emphasizes that broadcast outlets using public airwaves must follow political‑content rules that do not apply to cable or streaming—and that talk shows falsely claiming to be exempt “bonafide news” programs have skirted these rules for years. He reveals that enforcement actions are already underway, including against ABC’s The View, and stresses that broadcast licenses require neutrality because they rely on public spectrum. Buck and Carr then broaden the discussion to public misunderstanding of how broadcast regulation works, including why podcasts, YouTube channels, and cable networks face none of the FCC restrictions that apply to licensed broadcasters. The conversation also touches on the FCC’s parallel crackdown on robocalls, scam texts, and elder‑fraud schemes—an area Carr says federal agencies are now prioritizing due to widespread consumer harm. Buck Learned from Rush Remembering the legacy of Rush Limbaugh and his influence. Buck talks about the podcast the team put together honoring Rush and how he learned from the best of the best. Buck takes listener messages reflecting on Rush’s impact and the way his team continues to carry forward the show’s traditions. Menticide IS a Thing One of the most heated topics in national politics: transgender medical interventions for minors. Buck discusses breaking news that NYU Langone, one of the nation’s leading medical systems, is discontinuing its gender‑medicine program for minors due to legal and regulatory exposure. He describes the announcement as a major turning point in the nationwide backlash against pediatric gender surgeries and cross‑sex hormone treatments. Buck argues that the medical establishment, advocacy groups, and political institutions have aggressively suppressed questions about long‑term outcomes, complications, and psychological risks, and that the ideology behind “gender‑affirming care” is collapsing under scrutiny. He connects this to the broader phenomenon of “mass delusion,” examining how propaganda, language manipulation, and psychological pressure have shaped public opinion, and comparing the movement’s reaction to classic signs of ideological panic. ake 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.
    Show more Show less
    50 mins
  • Hour 1 - Manufacturing Mass Delusion

    Hour 1 - Manufacturing Mass Delusion
    Feb 18 2026
    Hour 1 of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show begins with Buck hosting solo while Clay travels to Mar‑a‑Lago for a Trump‑related event. Buck immediately addresses the major news of the week: the launch of his book Manufacturing Delusion. He describes the book as a deep dive into how mass hysteria and political manipulation have taken root inside the modern Democratic Party. He explains that the book draws on his CIA and NYPD experiences and includes stories he has never previously shared. The theme of “mass delusion” becomes the through‑line for the entire hour. From there, Buck pivots into the day’s biggest domestic story: the rapidly escalating fiscal crisis in New York City. He examines the new mayor’s announcement of a massive expansion of the city budget—up to $127 billion—and a proposed property‑tax increase meant to close deficits and support surging expenditures. Buck contrasts New York City’s enormous budget with that of entire states like Florida and highlights the explosive growth in city spending since 2021. He breaks down the allocation of funds, pointing out that roughly 40% of the city’s spending goes to a public‑school system that consistently underperforms, and more than a quarter goes to social‑services programs, including extensive funding tied to illegal immigration. He argues that the city’s fiscal model now revolves around propping up a failing education bureaucracy and expanding welfare systems while middle‑class residents shoulder the tax burden. Buck frames this moment as a case study in the predictable failure of progressive governance. According to him, no matter how much money is taken from taxpayers, the left always demands more while blaming the same taxpayers for the system’s failures. He draws parallels between New York City’s fiscal spiral and the collapse of Venezuela, arguing that both represent the consequences of replacing sound economics and personal responsibility with envy-based redistribution and ideological dogma. The hour then shifts to immigration policy. Buck explains why Democrats publicly claim to support “process” reforms while privately working to dismantle enforcement altogether. He discusses how legal obstacles—layers of appeals, administrative burdens, and procedural delays—are designed to make deportations nearly impossible even for criminal offenders. He highlights how the asylum system has been exploited and how the overwhelming majority of asylum applicants fail to appear for hearings. Buck stresses that walls and physical barriers absolutely work by slowing crossings and freeing border agents to make arrests, refuting years of media arguments to the contrary. He also details how non-enforcement at worksites and lax oversight of visa programs encourage illegal immigration by creating a powerful “magnet” of economic incentives. The final section of Hour 1 examines the role of activist district attorneys—particularly Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg—in contributing to crime, chaos, and administrative dysfunction. Buck describes how Bragg’s policies intentionally increase the paperwork burden for prosecutors to the point where serious charges are dropped simply because the system is designed to collapse under its own weight. He draws parallels between this strategy and the left’s approach to immigration: bury the system in process until enforcement becomes functionally impossible. Hour 1 concludes with listener calls, including a discussion about how cutting off incentives—such as illegal employment and government benefits—is essential to reversing illegal immigration. Buck agrees, emphasizing that the United States must enforce existing laws honestly rather than pretend the country can serve indefinitely as the world’s open‑ended safety net. 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.
    Show more Show less
    37 mins
All stars
Most relevant
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

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
If you want the truth and the whole story then you should listen to this.

Clay and Buck rock.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I have listened to Rush for nearly 33 years and hoping for another 33!!! Praying for you!!

Long Live Rush!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Great job guys!! I sure miss Rush but you both lighten the pain! Keep up the good work!!

I LOVE THE USA!!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I love your show you all fill in great for Rush L. keep up the great job

mickey man

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews