The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show: Daily Review with Clay and Buck – November 18, 2025
Podcast Overview: This episode features Buck Sexton flying solo as Clay Travis is away on a "super secret special mission." Buck navigates listeners through the most pressing news in politics and current events, emphasizing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, developments regarding the would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks, the impact of illegal immigration, and the current economic landscape with special guests Miranda Devine and Eric Trump. The episode is marked by Buck’s signature blend of sharp analysis and wry humor, delivering insights from a staunchly conservative, pro-Trump perspective.
Main Themes
- Political fallout and media manipulation around the Jeffrey Epstein files
- Investigation into the Trump assassination attempt and underlying FBI actions
- Immigration (legal and illegal) and its effect on American society
- Economic optimism and policy vision from the Trump camp
Key Segments & Insights
1. Show Intro: Buck Holds the Fort
[03:14]
- Buck opens by noting Clay’s absence and teases upcoming guests Miranda Devine (NY Post journalist) and Eric Trump.
- Main topics announced:
- Epstein Files Transparency Act vote (expected to pass, more Epstein-related documents to be released).
- Miranda Devine to discuss the Trump assassination attempt.
- Eric Trump to talk economy and trade in the third hour.
2. Epstein Files Transparency Act & Trump’s Response
[04:15–15:46]
Key Points:
- Buck recaps Trump's stance: supports full release of documents, denying any wrongdoing and insisting Democrats are using Epstein as a distraction.
- Asserts media intentionally focuses on alleged Trump-Epstein ties despite lack of substantive evidence.
Notable Quotes:
"What Trump said there, I think this is very important... as it pertains to Republicans, the Jeffrey Epstein thing is a hoax."
— Buck Sexton [07:14]
"If there was more in the file specifically about Trump, you think they'd hide it until now? That's a crazy belief..."
— Buck Sexton [10:45]
- Buck details documented associations of Epstein with Democrat figures like Bill Clinton and Larry Summers, emphasizing the public record of their interactions versus vague Trump associations.
“All of his friends were Democrats... they went to his island all the time and many others, all Democrats.”
— Buck Sexton [12:51]
Media Critique:
- Buck brands the media’s focus as propagandistic, asserting it is a tool to smear Trump and Republicans by association without substantiation.
3. Interview With Miranda Devine: The Trump Assassination Attempt
[22:43–37:49]
Key Points:
- Miranda discusses exclusive findings about Thomas Crooks, the would-be Trump assassin:
- Crooks displayed increasingly violent rhetoric online from 2018-2020, flipped from pro- to anti-Trump, and went dark after August 2020.
- Used multiple online handles (Epic Microwave), with 17 accounts confirmed via email/phone cross-reference.
- FBI’s official response was ‘no comment’ on their prior knowledge.
- Crooks frequented ‘furry’ online communities and used they/them pronouns—details only recently reported.
Notable Quotes:
“It is inconceivable that a kid with this kind of online communications and sort of violent rhetoric would not have been... on the radar of the FBI.”
— Miranda Devine [25:20]
“No, I have no reason to think that the FBI isn’t fully aware of this and much more.”
— Miranda Devine [29:32]
- Buck and Miranda express skepticism over FBI claims of ignorance, suggesting agency mismanagement or deliberate withholding.
- Buck highlights the lack of mainstream coverage about Crooks’ gender identity and online interests.
“He’s clearly a sicko. What about the they/them pronoun stuff?”
— Buck Sexton [32:55]
Media & Official Transparency:
- Miranda details Senator Ron Johnson’s continued oversight efforts and frustration over stonewalling by the FBI/Secret Service.
4. Hunter Biden’s Personal Attacks on Miranda Devine
[35:28–37:49]
Key Moment:
- Buck plays audio of Hunter Biden attacking Miranda’s looks and integrity. Miranda responds with calm dignity, noting he never refutes her factual reporting.
“He just attacks my appearance and hilariously calls me a whore... I think I just ignore it.”
— Miranda Devine [36:04]
“He should be in prison. As we all know, he should be serving a lengthy federal sentence in prison, but because of Daddy, he’s not.”
— Buck Sexton [37:00]
5. Immigration – Crisis, Media Spin & Policy Reality
[39:06–55:17]
Illegal Immigration
- Buck distinguishes between legal/illegal immigration; slams Democrats for intentionally keeping the border open and gaslighting the public about its manageability.
- Argues the influx (10 million under Biden by Buck’s count) strains resources, increases costs (citing NYC hotel shortages due to migrants), and hurts lower/middle-class Americans.
Notable Quotes:
“All those reporters, all those Democrats who pretended under Biden’s wide open border policies that it was just beyond the capabilities of the United States government to do something about it — they were lying to you... ”
— Buck Sexton [41:07]
“There is a theft that people need to understand in the most clear terms and that this must be addressed by the administration.”
— Buck Sexton [43:21]
- Shares JD Vance’s perspective on illegal immigration’s impact on housing:
“Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taken houses that ought, by right, go to American citizens.”
— JD Vance (via Buck) [44:14]
- Cites data showing 20–25% of NYC hotel rooms are migrant-occupied at taxpayer expense, driving up prices.
- Emphasizes assimilation issues, societal costs, and consequences for American unity.
Critique of Catholic Bishops:
- Expresses frustration at bishops’ focus on open borders while allegedly ignoring abortion and “pro-trans” issues.
Legal Immigration
- Buck warns against uncritical support of expansive legal immigration, arguing the US may have reached or exceeded sustainable levels.
“Is bringing 10 million people from, like, Somalia and dumping them into Georgia, is that good because it’s legal? I think you have to think critically about what are we doing with an immigration policy and is it benefiting the American people?”
— Ron DeSantis (via Buck) [51:02]
- Argues the current era has seen more rapid transformation than any time in US history and questions whether more “pauses” for assimilation are overdue.
6. Economic Optimism & Trump Era Policies: Eric Trump Interview
[58:58–69:42]
Opening Banter
- Buck and Eric share lighthearted jokes about “Under Siege” and Clay confusing Steven Seagal/Jean-Claude Van Damme, setting a conversational, affable tone.
Media and Political Fights
- Eric Trump slams the media for bias, recounts how outlets like CNN and The New York Times pushed "Russia hoax" and “sham indictments”:
“Our media in this country doesn’t have a whole lot of credibility. The trust in our media in this country is single digits... And it's why independent voice like yours is doing so well.” [62:23]
Affordability & Democratic Policy Critique
- Eric addresses inflation, rising costs of living, and diminished real wages under Biden:
“You had, you know, four years of 10% plus inflation in this country... That doesn’t benefit the lower and middle classes. That benefits people that have assets. And yet they're talking about affordability now.” [63:19]
Outlook for 2026 Economy
- Expresses strong optimism for America’s economic future under Trump policies:
- Supports energy expansion (“drill baby drill”), bonus depreciation, pro-business tax policy, stablecoin/crypto growth, and pro-tariff trade.
- Argues these policies will “ignite” GDP, attract global capital, and restore confidence.
“I've never been more bullish on the future of America... There’s never been a time in my life where I’ve been more bullish on the United States of America.” [69:01]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- [07:14] Buck Sexton: "As it pertains to Republicans, the Jeffrey Epstein thing is a hoax."
- [12:51] Buck Sexton: “All of his friends were Democrats... they went to his island all the time and many others, all Democrats.”
- [25:20] Miranda Devine: “It is inconceivable that a kid with this kind of online communications and sort of violent rhetoric would not have been... on the radar of the FBI.”
- [29:32] Miranda Devine: “No, I have no reason to think that the FBI isn’t fully aware of this and much more.”
- [32:55] Buck Sexton (on the assassin): "He’s clearly a sicko. What about the they/them pronoun stuff?"
- [36:04] Miranda Devine: "He just attacks my appearance and hilariously calls me a whore... I think I just ignore it."
- [41:07] Buck Sexton: “All those reporters, all those Democrats who pretended under Biden’s wide open border policies... they were lying to you.”
- [43:21] Buck Sexton: "There is a theft that people need to understand in the most clear terms and that this must be addressed by the administration."
- [44:14] JD Vance (via Buck Sexton): “We flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taken houses that ought, by right, go to American citizens.”
- [51:02] Ron DeSantis (via Buck Sexton): “Is bringing 10 million people from, like, Somalia and dumping them into Georgia, is that good because it’s legal?”
- [62:23] Eric Trump: “Our media in this country doesn’t have a whole lot of credibility. The trust in our media in this country is single digits...”
- [69:01] Eric Trump: “I've never been more bullish on the future of America...”
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Epstein Act & Trump’s Position: [03:14–15:46]
- Miranda Devine on Trump Assassination Attempt: [22:43–37:49]
- Miranda on Hunter Biden’s Attacks: [35:28–37:49]
- Illegal Immigration and Housing Crisis: [39:06–55:17]
- Legal Immigration & Assimilation Debate (DeSantis Clip): [51:02–55:17]
- Eric Trump Interview – Economy, Media, Policy: [58:58–69:42]
Tone & Style
- Buck maintains a conversational, direct, and feisty tone—peppering his commentary with barbs at Democrats, the mainstream media, and left-leaning NGOs.
- Guests Miranda Devine and Eric Trump offer well-researched journalistic and business-focused perspectives, each echoing the show’s conservative, pro-Trump lean.
Conclusion
This episode delivered an in-depth look at headline issues from a conservative populist angle, focusing on transparency in political scandals (Epstein files), deep skepticism of federal agencies (FBI, Secret Service), the existential threats of unchecked immigration, media credibility, and economic resurgence under Trump-era policies. Notable for its off-the-cuff humor, pointed criticism of political opponents, and passionate optimism for America's future, the show serves both as a right-wing digest of the news and a rallying call for Trump supporters.
For listeners seeking to understand the pulse of Trump-aligned conservative media in late 2025, this episode offers a comprehensive, unfiltered perspective.