The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
Daily Review with Clay and Buck – January 14, 2026
Hosts: Clay Travis and Buck Sexton
Featured Guest: Congressman Jim Jordan
Podcast by: iHeartPodcasts
Episode Overview
This episode is anchored by the urgency of world events—particularly the unfolding crisis in Iran—as Clay Travis reports live from Washington D.C. after a visit to the White House, and Buck Sexton joins from Miami. With featured guest Rep. Jim Jordan, the hosts dissect breaking news in U.S. politics, delve into election stakes, tackle administration conduct (including the Jack Smith special counsel probe), and explore both domestic fraud scandals and escalating global crises with humor and insight.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. White House Visit & Trump Messages
- Clay recounts his recent Oval Office experience, noting changes in presidential biographies and Trump’s direct greetings to the Clay & Buck audience.
- Humorous banter ensues about dress codes, with references to past visits and Clay’s infamous sandals.
“He wanted me to tell you all that he said hi, that he's going to come on the show again soon with us…”
— Clay Travis [17:50]
2. Interview with Congressman Jim Jordan (00:04–15:30)
a) Recent Congressional Achievements & Election Stakes
- Jordan highlights GOP achievements, especially Trump’s fulfillment of campaign promises (e.g., tax cuts, border security, stopping Iran’s nuclear plans).
- Emphasizes need to remind voters “how crazy the left is,” referencing Minnesota's fraud scandals and national implications.
“I always say we make the job too complicated. It’s pretty basic. What’d you tell the voters you were gonna do? Do it.”
— Jim Jordan [01:30]
b) Concerns over Jack Smith & DOJ Actions
- Jordan blasts Special Counsel Jack Smith for obtaining Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s phone records, describing it as “frightening” and accusing him of excessive zeal against Trump.
- Raises questions about payments to confidential human sources and secrecy from Congress.
“Jack Smith is just sort of the culmination of 10 years of the left going after President Trump...”
— Jim Jordan [04:35]
c) Democrat Plans for Further Impeachment
- Asserts that if Democrats regain the House, they’ll “impeach Trump again,” outlining the swap of committee leadership (Nadler to Raskin) as a signal of intentions.
d) Minnesota Childcare Fraud & Broader Corruption
- Examines the Feeding Our Future scandal, noting manipulation of public funds via exaggerated child care claims and improper political contributions.
- Suggests a partisan pattern of fraud and media complicity.
“They'll tell a lie—‘we’re feeding children’, when in fact they're not. Big media will cover for the lie, and then when you tell the truth, they call you racist.”
— Jim Jordan [09:05]
e) Iran, Venezuela, and U.S. Foreign Policy
- Discusses recent U.S. operations (“Midnight Thunder”) in Venezuela and implications for Iranian deterrence.
- Expresses confidence in Trump and Secretary Rubio, frames U.S. actions as beneficial for Venezuelans and strategic containment of Iran/China.
“If the United States wants to take them out, we can take them out.”
— Clay Travis [25:08]
f) Fani Willis Subpoena & Georgia Oversight
- Updates on the investigation into Georgia DA Fani Willis and her associate Mr. Wade, describing obfuscation in testimony.
- Questions whether Willis faces federal legal jeopardy, signals ongoing oversight efforts.
g) Sports Banter & Human Moments
- Lighter moments about Buck’s 100 mph tennis serve, football predictions, and camaraderie between guest and hosts.
3. Iran Crisis: Analysis and Anticipation
Timestamps: [17:08–48:07] and [48:07–61:52]
a) Events on the Ground and U.S. Decision-making
- Both hosts paint a picture of a teetering Iranian regime facing mass protests and brutal crackdowns, with 10,000+ reported deaths.
- Deep dive into U.S. strategic options: “non-kinetic” (cyber/communication disruption) vs. “kinetic” (military strike) responses.
- Speculate on regime stability, likelihood of a strike, and generational lessons from prior U.S. interventions.
“There is a threshold through which even other countries will start to go, whoa, this is crossing a line.”
— Buck Sexton [22:53]
b) Military and Internal Calculations in Iran
- Explores psychology of Iranian military—whether they’ll continue to fire on citizens or defect as repression intensifies.
- Comparisons made to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the implications of U.S. support.
c) Broader Geopolitical Shifts
- Parallel drawn to U.S. operation in Venezuela (removal of Maduro); notes that Russia and China did nothing significant in response.
“I think we are potentially sitting on the precipice of a modern day Berlin Wall movement, when freedom could shine across the entirety of many of the most adversarial countries to United States interest in the world.”
— Clay Travis [41:04]
d) Information Warfare and Communication Blackout
- Hosts lament Iran’s shutdown of Internet, comparing the situation to transparent media coverage in Gaza.
- Discuss historical tactics—like leaflet drops—to convey U.S. support against autocratic regimes.
4. Soundbites: President Trump on Iran
Timestamps: [49:37–51:02]
- Play several Trump statements—via audio cuts—on Iranian protests and regime repression.
- “We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen... When they start killing thousands of people, and now you're telling me about hanging. We'll see how that works out for them. It's not going to work out good.”
— Donald Trump [49:37] - “They better behave.”
— Donald Trump [50:45]
- “We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen... When they start killing thousands of people, and now you're telling me about hanging. We'll see how that works out for them. It's not going to work out good.”
5. Speculation on Imminent U.S. Action
- Hosts anticipate an American strike in Iran, tying timing to darkness falling in Tehran and precedents set by the recent Venezuela operation.
- Note the secrecy due to communications blackout may delay public verification of any military action.
“There may be such an information shutdown that is going on, a blackout in Iran to such an extent that we may have no idea it’s happened until the President comes out and says hey we just walloped them.”
— Clay Travis [55:59]
6. Comic Relief & U.S. Territories Discussion
- Playful banter about the pros and cons of U.S. territorial expansion (buying/selling Greenland, Guam, Puerto Rico, etc.), referencing history and speculative foreign policy.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On DOJ Overreach:
“He goes and gets the phone records of the top Republican in government... That is frightening.”
— Jim Jordan [05:10] -
On Trump’s Leadership Style:
“No one does it better than Trump. President Trump said he cut taxes. He did. He said he’d secure the border. He did...”
— Jim Jordan [01:30] -
On Iranian Regime Resilience:
“The American people have no stomach whatsoever—and shouldn’t—for trying to run Iran ourselves, rebuild it, patrol the streets. I mean the old Iraq 2003 model, not happening. It’s just not happening.”
— Buck Sexton [27:12] -
On International Realpolitik:
“You surge the troops to win? You don’t surge the troops to make some political statement.”
— Buck Sexton [28:41] -
On U.S. Sphere of Influence:
“We just stopped having this expansionist idea of American power and we very inwardly shrunk…”
— Buck Sexton [38:22] -
On Media and Protest Coverage:
“All these people that you’ve heard, including some on the right, so upset about what Israel was fighting... Where are they on people being mowed down in the streets in their own country for protesting?”
— Buck Sexton [45:10]
Important Timestamps
- 00:04 – Opening banter with Jim Jordan
- 01:30 – Jordan on keeping campaign promises
- 04:35 – Jordan reviews Jack Smith and DOJ conduct
- 09:05 – Discussion of Feeder Our Future/Minnesota fraud
- 17:08 – Clay recounts White House visit/trumpeting Trump
- 21:39 – Iran crisis deep dive begins
- 27:12 – No “nation-building” in Iran
- 41:04 – Modern Berlin Wall analogy
- 49:37 / 50:45 – Trump statements on Iran
- 55:59 – Info blackout in Iran, speculation on imminent attack
- 38:22 / 36:05 – U.S. territorial banter
- 45:10 – Critique of selective outrage over protests
- 53:14 – Lighter moments and recurring sports banter
Tone and Flow
The show maintains a high-energy, conversational tone—mixing policy analysis, heartfelt outrage over global abuses, sharp political critique, and irreverent humor, especially in banter about personal sports feats and speculative country trades.
For Listeners Who Missed the Episode…
You’ll get a detailed, up-to-the-minute dissection of the ongoing Iranian crisis, a behind-the-scenes look at White House deliberations, and a no-holds-barred review of U.S. politics and foreign policy—punctuated with the show’s trademark wit and camaraderie. The Jim Jordan interview anchors the domestic agenda while global headlines—especially Iran—command the hosts’ attention, setting the stage for possible historic developments.
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