Buck breaks down two major stories to close out the week. First, he reacts to the controversial ICE shooting in New York City and the backlash from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as protests erupt and questions swirl over exactly what happened during the attempted arrest. Buck examines the dispute over the ICE officers’ actions, Mamdani’s calls to abolish ICE and the larger political battle over immigration enforcement heading into the midterms. Then, Buck turns to Pete Hegseth’s announcement that the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be public and livestreamed. He weighs in on whether executions should be public, the ethics of livestreaming the death penalty, whether capital punishment actually serves as a deterrent and why he believes the firing squad should be the preferred method of execution.

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Buck breaks down two major stories to close out the week. First, he reacts to the controversial ICE shooting in New York City and the backlash from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as protests erupt and questions swirl over exactly what happened during the attempted arrest. Buck examines the dispute over the ICE officers’ actions, Mamdani’s calls to abolish ICE and the larger political battle over immigration enforcement heading into the midterms. Then, Buck turns to Pete Hegseth’s announcement that the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be public and livestreamed. He weighs in on whether executions should be public, the ethics of livestreaming the death penalty, whether capital punishment actually serves as a deterrent and why he believes the firing squad should be the preferred method of execution.

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Headlines this month said Noah's Ark may have been found in eastern Turkey. Former Navy SEAL David Rutherford talks with Andrew Jones, founder of Noah's Ark Scans, who will not say that. Jones calls the Durupinar formation the best candidate. He says he cannot call it 100 percent. He says a radar slice showed repeating layers, and that the lab still has the samples. Jones is a software developer and independent researcher, not an archaeologist. The 2026 fieldwork is led by Prof. Dr. Cenker Atila of Sivas Cumhuriyet University. What Jones says about depths, odds and cubits is his account, not a published result.

Timestamps

0:00 Cold open: he can't say 100 percent

0:45 Who Andrew Jones is, and how this year started

13:48 The radar and the layers he says are there

25:32 BRCC (insert, not on the raw tape)

28:47 Why he stayed 30 years

41:28 Best candidate, not proof, and the tests still out

48:06 How to follow Noah's Ark Scans 

52:41 Close

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Award-winning investigative journalist and Just the News founder John Solomon joins Tudor Dixon to reveal explosive new details about Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump. Solomon discusses government surveillance of Susie Wiles, phone records involving Trump's defense attorneys and journalists, and troubling questions surrounding the FBI's Mar-a-Lago raid. Were constitutional protections ignored in the pursuit of Trump?

Plus, Solomon breaks down the shifting political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Are Republicans gaining momentum as Democrats face unexpected challenges? From changing polls and early voting trends to Trump's targeted campaign strategy, Solomon explains why the predicted Democratic blue wave may not materialize.

Don't miss this revealing conversation about government accountability, alleged political weaponization, election strategy, and the battle for control of Congress.

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In Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton kick off the Tuesday program exactly four weeks before the 2026 midterm elections, examining the final campaign sprint, the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, voter frustration over inflation and affordability, and the political messaging that could determine key races. They briefly note reports of riots in Paris before turning to the increasingly expensive midterm campaign and the flood of political advertising across the country. A major focus is the closely watched Michigan Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.

Clay and Buck analyze El-Sayed’s contentious Fox News interview with Martha MacCallum, including his opposition to the war in Iran, his defense of the Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement, his criticism of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, and MacCallum’s questioning about his fundraising connections to the Soros family. While strongly disagreeing with El-Sayed politically, Clay and Buck argue that Republicans would be making a mistake to underestimate him, describing him as a disciplined and effective communicator who repeatedly pivots back to voters’ concerns about gas prices, grocery bills, prescription drugs, health care and the overall cost of living. They contend that his lack of a lengthy political voting record gives him an advantage, compare elements of his political style to AOC, Zohran Mamdani and Barack Obama, and speculate that a Michigan Senate victory could position El-Sayed as a possible Democratic presidential contender in 2028.

Clay and Buck also examine how TikTok, YouTube and short-form social media are transforming political communication, particularly among younger voters who consume far less traditional cable television. Clay describes watching how his teenage son uses TikTok, while Buck argues that repeated exposure to short, highly engaging political videos can shape attitudes on subjects ranging from Israel and Gaza to immigration and the economy. That leads into a broader discussion of Republican midterm strategy. Both hosts argue that persuadable voters are currently more focused on inflation, gas prices, grocery costs, housing affordability and household finances than on Iran or other foreign-policy accomplishments. They revisit El-Sayed’s association with streamer Hasan Piker and analyze El-Sayed’s decision to sidestep questions about Piker by immediately returning to economic issues. With battleground Senate contests intensifying, including the Michigan race and the Maine contest involving Susan Collins and Troy Jackson, Clay and Buck argue that Republicans need a message directly addressing frustrated voters rather than assuming foreign-policy arguments will carry the election.

Hour 1 then turns to callers who reinforce the hosts’ concern that affordability is dominating voter sentiment. A Minnesota caller says people in his community care far more about diesel prices, gasoline, the border and election issues than Iran. Clay argues that President Trump inherited the consequences of the severe inflation of the Biden years and that even substantially slowing inflation cannot quickly restore the purchasing power Americans remember from 2020. Buck agrees that this presents Republicans with a difficult political problem because Trump campaigned on bringing prices down, leaving some voters disappointed that groceries and other everyday expenses remain elevated. Clay compares the current political environment to the early Reagan presidency, noting the Republican setback in the 1982 midterms before Ronald Reagan’s overwhelming 1984 reelection victory, and suggests Trump-era economic policies could similarly become more politically beneficial by 2027 and the 2028 presidential election, potentially helping Vice President JD Vance or another Republican nominee. The hosts repeatedly distinguish between reducing the inflation rate and actually returning prices to their pre-inflation levels, debating how Republicans can communicate that economic reality to voters who remain angry about what they pay at the supermarket, gas station and restaurants.

Another major topic in Hour 1 of Clay and Buck is why control of the Senate matters for the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary. Clay discusses Justice Samuel Alito, his comments about having considered retirement, and the possibility of a Supreme Court vacancy during the remainder of Trump’s term. He argues that if Democrats capture the Senate, a Republican administration could face enormous difficulty confirming a Supreme Court nominee or filling lower federal court vacancies. The conversation also touches on Alito’s apparent belief about who leaked the draft of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Clay views judicial confirmations as one of the strongest arguments for Republicans maintaining their Senate maj

In Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay and Buck focus heavily on the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump’s campaign push for Republican candidates, the economy, inflation, energy prices, the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, and the long-term importance of the Supreme Court. With Election Day approaching, they discuss Trump’s campaign appearance in Grand Island, Nebraska, and his effort to turn out Republican voters in states he previously carried. After some lighthearted conversation about Nebraska, New York, “flyover country,” and the hosts’ travels around America, they analyze Trump’s midterm message centered on lower taxes, economic growth, border security, illegal immigration, crime, farmers and ranchers, and putting more money in Americans’ pockets. Clay and Buck argue that the political challenge for Republicans is acknowledging voters’ continued frustration with the cost of living and high prices without suggesting that the country is moving in the wrong direction under a Republican administration. They frame the GOP’s central economic argument as asking voters whether they would be better off under Democratic policies and compare the current environment with what they believe the country would have experienced under a Kamala Harris presidency.

Hour 2 expands on the politics of inflation and affordability, with Clay arguing that angry voters can sometimes react to difficult economic circumstances without considering whether the alternative policies would actually improve their situation. Clay and Buck criticize the Biden administration’s spending agenda and discuss Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, Modern Monetary Theory, federal spending, minimum-wage policy and the inflationary consequences they believe would have resulted from even greater government expenditures. The conversation then shifts to one of Trump’s proposals for addressing fuel costs: an executive action concerning tax-free red-dyed diesel fuel. Buck emphasizes the importance of diesel to trucking and the transportation of goods throughout the United States, while Clay connects rising diesel and energy costs to geopolitical turmoil. They discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, drone attacks on energy infrastructure and refineries, a reported tanker fire in Sochi, disruptions to Russian and Ukrainian oil and gas capacity, and tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that international conflicts are increasingly affecting American energy prices and the broader global economy. They also reflect on how American public attention has shifted from Ukraine toward the war in Gaza as overseas conflicts continue.

Clay and Buck also turn briefly to riots in France, discussing a report that hundreds of French police officers had been injured during unrest connected to local schools. Their conversation becomes humorous as Clay openly acknowledges his skepticism about the severity of the reported injuries, prompting jokes about French police, the French Foreign Legion, learning French in school, Clay’s old French-class name “Gerard Bonaparte,” French pronunciation, actor Gérard Depardieu and Napoleon Bonaparte. Later, the hosts return to President Trump’s campaign appearances, playing remarks in which Trump discusses supporters calling him the “GOAT,” or greatest of all time, and compares his presidential record with those of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.

A serious portion of Hour 2 of Clay and Buck centers on the Pentagon announcement that President Trump approved the military death sentence for Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army major convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood attack that killed 13 people and wounded dozens more. Buck and Clay discuss the unusual presidential role required before a military death sentence can be carried out and express support for the decision. That leads to a broader discussion of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Guantanamo Bay and the unresolved prosecutions involving alleged 9/11 plotters, including years of legal battles over interrogations, admissibility of statements, plea agreements and the death penalty. They also review the rarity and history of U.S. military executions, noting the previous military execution in 1961 and discussing Private Eddie Slovik, who was executed by firing squad for desertion during World War II.

The hosts then return to what they see as one of the most consequential issues in the 2026 midterm elections: control of the U.S. Senate and the future of the Supreme Court. Clay plays comments from Justice Samuel Alito explaining that he considers retirement regularly but believes he can still make a valuable contribution to the Court. Clay argues that Supreme Court appointments can shape American law for decades and praises Trump’s judicial appointments overall, despite Trump sometimes disagreeing with decisions made by his own

In Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay and Buck begin with optimism about the U.S. economy and stock market, highlighting the S&P 500 reaching a new all-time high and contrasting the market’s performance with the sharp decline and recession fears of April 2025. Clay recalls urging listeners at the time not to panic and argues that investors who held their positions or bought during the downturn have benefited enormously from the subsequent rally. The hosts discuss what record stock prices could signal about future economic growth, 401(k) retirement accounts, investing, consumer confidence and the Trump economy, while acknowledging that strong financial-market performance has not necessarily translated yet into every American feeling better about personal finances or the cost of living. Clay predicts that improving economic conditions will become more apparent to Americans in the coming year.

Hour 3 then shifts to the changing American media and entertainment landscape, as Clay discusses the Paramount and Warner Bros. combination and what he sees as a broader movement toward a more politically balanced Hollywood. He assesses changes involving Skydance, CNN and CBS News, and argues that media ownership can significantly affect editorial culture. That leads Clay and Buck to revisit Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, now X, which they credit with disrupting the previous social-media ecosystem and changing how political stories and cultural controversies gain traction. They connect that transformation to changing attitudes in Hollywood and to their own growing interactions with actors, producers and other entertainment-industry figures who listen to conservative media but may be reluctant to discuss their politics publicly.

A major cultural discussion in Hour 3 of the program centers on the WNBA, Sophie Cunningham, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark and fan behavior at professional sporting events. Clay and Buck react to Cunningham’s argument that professional athletes who want larger audiences must accept that opposing fans will sometimes heckle, criticize or yell at them. They contrast that position with Wilson confronting an opposing fan after he pointed at her following a foul call, and compare the episode with the far more serious Ron Artest “Malice at the Palace” incident. The hosts praise Cunningham’s approach to dealing with sports fans and take issue with criticism suggesting that she should no longer play for the Indiana Fever. They argue that some of the backlash against Cunningham also stems from her views on biological men competing in women’s sports, presenting the controversy as part of a larger debate over free speech, transgender athletes, women’s sports and which political opinions are considered acceptable in professional athletics. Buck also compares the reaction surrounding Cunningham with the treatment of Colin Kaepernick, while the conversation expands into the role that celebrity, appearance, marketability and entertainment value play in athlete endorsements and popularity, with references to Anna Kournikova, Jude Bellingham, David Beckham and Tom Brady.

Florida Senator Rick Scott joins Clay and Buck in Hour 3 for an extended conversation about the 2026 midterm elections and control of Congress. With Election Day 28 days away, Scott argues that Florida’s dramatic shift in voter registration toward Republicans strengthens the prospects of GOP candidates, expressing confidence in Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody while discussing opportunities for Republicans under Florida’s new congressional map. Scott then provides his outlook on the nationwide Senate map, identifying New Hampshire and Michigan as possible Republican pickup opportunities while discussing competitive races involving Alaska, Ohio, Maine and North Carolina. He says Republicans must focus their closing argument on inflation, the cost of living, balancing the federal budget, reducing regulation and creating better-paying jobs. The conversation also covers Republican prospects in Texas, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas, with Scott predicting the GOP can retain its Senate majority and potentially increase it if key races break its way.

The interview with Scott also dives deeply into the changing world of college sports and college football conference realignment. Scott explains his opposition to the current version of the Protect College Sports Act, despite agreeing that Congress should address problems involving athlete eligibility, transfer rules and athlete compensation. He criticizes provisions that he says would authorize roughly $200 million in spending, regulate when schools can hire coaches and potentially force universities to spend time as independents before switching athletic conferences. That produces a detailed discussion of the futures of Florida State, Miami, Clemson and North Carolina, especially whether scho

Clay Travis sat down with Enes Kanter Freedom at his home in Tennessee for a long-form chat about his basketball career, the hypocrisy of political activism, and the infamous bubble years during Covid.

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The Dallas Cowboys suffer another embarrassing loss, and Dak Prescott faces a furious fan as Clay Travis questions whether Dallas will ever become a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Plus, Nick Saban reveals the story behind benching Jalen Hurts for Tua Tagovailoa, and Enes Kanter Freedom exposes what he describes as the NBA's ties to Nike and China.

Clay also breaks down his college football and NFL picks, including Alabama vs. Georgia, explains why he believes Atlanta Braves stock could be undervalued, weighs in on the latest WNBA controversy involving Sophie Cunningham, and reacts to new developments in the Cornell 7 case.

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