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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: Kyle Becker on Writing Hypernia, Escaping Political Media, and the Future of Storytelling

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Kyle Becker on Writing Hypernia, Escaping Political Media, and the Future of Storytelling
    May 29 2026

    On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with journalist, former Fox News producer, and author Kyle Becker to discuss his new fantasy novel, Hypernia: The Cursed Kingdom.

    Kyle shares why he transitioned from political commentary and journalism into fiction writing, how the isolation of the COVID era inspired the story, and the deeper themes of purpose, courage, truth, and cultural renewal woven throughout the book. He also reflects on his background in Russian literature, psychology, and political science, and explains why storytelling may have a greater impact on society than politics alone.

    The conversation explores the changing media landscape, the decline of traditional publishing gatekeepers, the rise of independent creators, and how AI could transform the future of books, journalism, and entertainment. Kyle also shares his predictions for the next five years and offers practical advice for building better habits and improving your life.

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

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    28 mins
  • Daily Review with Clay and Buck - May 29 2026

    Daily Review with Clay and Buck - May 29 2026
    May 29 2026
    Take The Nuclear Dust The guys center on President Donald Trump's conditions for an Iran nuclear deal, as outlined on Truth Social. Trump demands that Iran never obtain a nuclear weapon, calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted shipping, removal of sea mines, and full U.S.-Iran cooperation to locate and destroy enriched uranium stockpiles. Clay and Buck debate whether achieving these terms would constitute an "A" or "A+" foreign policy victory, while also discussing the fatigue surrounding weeks of claims that a deal is "95% done." The hosts analyze Iran's internal power struggles and fragmented leadership, arguing that the U.S. may need to take unilateral action given the unreliability of Iranian officials. Senator Ted Cruz Senator Ted Cruz joins for an in-depth interview on Iran and national security, praising Trump's military strikes as the most consequential decision of his second term. Cruz claims the U.S. has effectively eliminated Iran's ballistic missiles, air force, navy, and much of the IRGC leadership in just 39 days, while insisting the non-negotiable red line must be "zero enrichment" with full uranium handover. He explains that negotiations remain slow because Iranian leaders are deceptive and divided, with competing factions within the Trump administration further complicating the process. Cruz pivots to Texas politics, strongly backing Attorney General Ken Paxton against Democratic challenger James Talarico, warning that Talarico represents a "hard left wing" agenda despite sounding moderate, and predicting Democrats will pour hundreds of millions into the race. The show highlights cultural and political battlegrounds through clips of James Talarico's controversial statements on gender ideology and abortion. Cruz criticizes Talarico's rhetoric as wildly out of step with Texas voters, while also promoting his bipartisan college sports reform bill with Senator Maria Cantwell. The legislation aims to stabilize college athletics by reforming NIL rules and the transfer portal, preventing college sports from fracturing into 30-50 elite "mini NFL" programs while preserving opportunities for non-superstar athletes. The hour wraps up with Cruz's assessment of 2024 Democratic politics, discussing Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as party leaders, before pivoting to NBA talk where Cruz shares his favorite teams and players. Listeners call in with sports memories and strategic debates about U.S. involvement in potential Iran negotiations. Jill Biden is Awful Clay and Buck give an extended critique of Dr. Jill Biden’s recent interview comments, where she claimed she feared President Joe Biden was experiencing a serious medical episode during a past debate. Clay and Buck challenge this assertion by pointing to her immediate reaction that night—publicly praising Biden’s performance—arguing that her current statements represent an effort to revise the narrative after the fact. They frame this as part of a broader discussion about media trust, political spin, and the credibility of Democratic leadership, suggesting that both political figures and major media outlets helped downplay concerns at the time. The hosts expand on this theme by criticizing mainstream media coverage of the Biden presidency, arguing that major outlets initially minimized issues surrounding Biden’s cognitive performance before later acknowledging them. They present this as evidence of a wider credibility gap in legacy media, emphasizing how shifting narratives have contributed to declining public trust and increased political polarization. AI Changes The Campaign Game The hosts focus on the California primary elections, Los Angeles mayor race, and evolving campaign strategy in modern politics, highlighting Spencer Pratt’s challenge to incumbent Karen Bass and the growing impact of AI-generated political ads and digital media campaigns on voter engagement. Clay and Buck argue that low-cost, viral AI content is transforming political communication, allowing grassroots supporters to shape narratives outside traditional campaign spending, while also examining voter dissatisfaction with issues like homelessness, crime, and government spending in Los Angeles. The discussion expands into broader themes of Democrat dominance in blue states, public sector unions, and the “homeless industrial complex,” alongside comparisons to past urban political shifts such as New York City’s turnaround. 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 ...
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Hour 1 - Take The Nuclear Dust

    Hour 1 - Take The Nuclear Dust
    May 29 2026
    Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show starts with dive deep into the America 250 celebration controversy, including coverage of artists backing out under alleged pressure from Democrats. Throughout the show, Clay and Buck set the stage for discussions on 2024 election dynamics, battleground Senate races, and the cultural flashpoints shaping the political landscape. A major focus of this hour centers on President Donald Trump's conditions for an Iran nuclear deal, as outlined on Truth Social. Trump demands that Iran never obtain a nuclear weapon, calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted shipping, removal of sea mines, and full U.S.-Iran cooperation to locate and destroy enriched uranium stockpiles. Clay and Buck debate whether achieving these terms would constitute an "A" or "A+" foreign policy victory, while also discussing the fatigue surrounding weeks of claims that a deal is "95% done." The hosts analyze Iran's internal power struggles and fragmented leadership, arguing that the U.S. may need to take unilateral action given the unreliability of Iranian officials. Senator Ted Cruz joins for an in-depth interview on Iran and national security, praising Trump's military strikes as the most consequential decision of his second term. Cruz claims the U.S. has effectively eliminated Iran's ballistic missiles, air force, navy, and much of the IRGC leadership in just 39 days, while insisting the non-negotiable red line must be "zero enrichment" with full uranium handover. He explains that negotiations remain slow because Iranian leaders are deceptive and divided, with competing factions within the Trump administration further complicating the process. Cruz pivots to Texas politics, strongly backing Attorney General Ken Paxton against Democratic challenger James Talarico, warning that Talarico represents a "hard left wing" agenda despite sounding moderate, and predicting Democrats will pour hundreds of millions into the race. The show highlights cultural and political battlegrounds through clips of James Talarico's controversial statements on gender ideology and abortion. Cruz criticizes Talarico's rhetoric as wildly out of step with Texas voters, while also promoting his bipartisan college sports reform bill with Senator Maria Cantwell. The legislation aims to stabilize college athletics by reforming NIL rules and the transfer portal, preventing college sports from fracturing into 30-50 elite "mini NFL" programs while preserving opportunities for non-superstar athletes. The hour wraps up with Cruz's assessment of 2024 Democratic politics, discussing Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as party leaders, before pivoting to NBA talk where Cruz shares his favorite teams and players. Listeners call in with sports memories and strategic debates about U.S. involvement in potential Iran negotiations. 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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    37 mins
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