The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H3 - Steve Hilton for CA GovHour 3 of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show dives deep into the latest political trends, election forecasts, and cultural flashpoints shaping America. The hour kicks off with guest Ryan Girdusky, host of It’s a Numbers Game, analyzing key battleground races in Virginia and New Jersey. Ryan breaks down polling data, prediction markets, and enthusiasm gaps, explaining why Virginia’s attorney general race could swing Republican even if Democrats hold the governorship. He also highlights New Jersey’s tightening gubernatorial contest, where GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli faces an uphill battle despite strong independent support and a notable enthusiasm gap among Democratic voters. The conversation shifts to House and Senate control, with Ryan outlining how upcoming Supreme Court rulings on the Voting Rights Act could reshape congressional maps and make it nearly impossible for Democrats to reclaim the House. He warns that striking down Section 2 would trigger aggressive GOP redistricting across Southern states, fundamentally altering the political landscape. Next, the show pivots to New York City politics, dissecting Andrew Cuomo’s struggling mayoral campaign and why his failure to court Republican voters could cost him the race. Ryan argues Cuomo’s lackluster strategy stems from decades of unchallenged political dominance, leaving him ill-prepared for a competitive contest. Cultural commentary takes center stage as Clay and Buck discuss Hollywood’s shifting attitudes, spotlighting Keira Knightley’s response to questions about the Harry Potter boycott over J.K. Rowling’s views on gender issues. Her dismissive laugh signals growing fatigue with woke orthodoxy, even among celebrities. The hour also features a fiery interview with Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for California governor. Hilton slams Gavin Newsom’s leadership, exposing California’s deep problems—highest poverty and unemployment rates, worst public school performance, soaring taxes, and a broken housing system. He contrasts Newsom’s rosy stump speech touting California’s size and economic clout with harsh realities like wildfire recovery failures and bureaucratic gridlock. Hilton vows to reverse far-left policies, including laws allowing biological men in women’s sports, and calls on listeners nationwide to support his campaign. Finally, Clay and Buck engage listeners with humorous talkbacks on everyday fears—like choking alone at home—adding a relatable, lighthearted close to an hour packed with political insight and cultural critique. 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/clayandbuck See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Oct 17 2025Gross Bolton The bombshell indictment of former National Security Advisor John Bolton on charges related to the transmission and retention of national defense information. Buck explains the gravity of the allegations, noting Bolton allegedly kept top-secret material and wrote detailed diary entries from classified meetings for a future book deal. The hosts break down the legal complexities, including the “graymail” defense, the role of secure facilities (SCIFs), and why Bolton’s case differs from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago documents controversy. They also compare Bolton’s situation to Hillary Clinton’s email scandal and Joe Biden’s classified document mishandling, highlighting what they call a double standard in DOJ enforcement. What is Curtis Doing? Clay and Buck dissect polling data showing Zohran Momani with an 18-point lead, making an Andrew Cuomo comeback nearly impossible unless Curtis Sliwa exits the race. Buck argues that Sliwa’s continued candidacy splits the anti-Momani vote, virtually guaranteeing a far-left victory. Clay controversially suggests that a Momani win could benefit Republicans nationally by highlighting progressive failures, potentially boosting Elise Stefanik’s chances against Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026. They spotlight Stefanik’s fiery statement labeling Momani a “jihadist” for his pro-Hamas stance, noting the reluctance of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to endorse him. The conversation shifts to public safety and policing, analyzing Momani’s hollow apology to NYPD officers and his proposal to make public transit free by hiking taxes on top earners and corporations. Clay and Buck argue that safety and cleanliness—not cost—are the real issues plaguing New York’s transit system. Tensions in Venezuela An in-depth interview with former Navy SEAL and Clay & Buck Podcast Network host David Rutherford. Rutherford provides expert insight into escalating tensions in Venezuela, where U.S. forces have conducted kinetic strikes on narco-terrorist boats linked to Mexican cartels. He details China’s $60 billion investment in Venezuela, cartel bounties on U.S. border agents, and the likelihood of joint special operations missions ramping up. Rutherford predicts Maduro may seek a deal to retain power but warns of growing pressure for UN-supervised elections and U.S. leverage over Venezuela’s oil industry. The discussion also touches on cartel strategies, potential civil unrest, and the geopolitical tug-of-war involving China and BRICS nations. The hour closes with a caller emphasizing the entrenched corruption in Venezuela, naming narco kingpin Diosdado Cabello as a key player alongside Maduro. Clay and Buck underscore how these developments tie into falling oil and gas prices, now at their lowest since 2021—a major economic win that’s flying under the radar. The Two FBI's Former FBI agent Nicole Parker joins the show to discuss her explosive new book, The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau. Parker calls the John Bolton indictment “solid” and praises the current DOJ and FBI leadership under Pam Bondi and Cash Patel for restoring equal enforcement of the law. She details the internal “civil war” between rank-and-file agents (FBI One) and politically weaponized factions (FBI Two), exposing how diversity initiatives and partisan agendas undermined the Bureau’s mission. Parker recounts shocking stories, including agents refusing to participate in the Mar-a-Lago raid, CNN being tipped off, and the tragic death of her best friend during a child exploitation operation—while SWAT resources were diverted to January 6th cases. Her insights raise critical questions about whether cultural reforms at the FBI can withstand future political swings. 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/clayandbuck See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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