The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Episode: Daily Review With Clay and Buck - Nov 26, 2025
Date: November 26, 2025
Host: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This pre-Thanksgiving episode features Clay Travis reporting from the Panhandle (Florida) and Buck Sexton from New York City. The duo tackles a mix of politics, history, crime, and holiday spirit, blending serious discussion with levity and listener engagement. Special guests FBI Director Kash Patel and New York Post columnist Miranda Devine join to discuss law enforcement, crime, and the latest on federal investigations, while the hosts also reflect on American history, Thanksgiving, and travel woes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Scene: Thanksgiving, Travel, and American Optimism

• Buck welcomes listeners to the “pre-Thanksgiving edition” and muses about NYC’s changes and high prices.
• Clay is in Florida’s Panhandle, sharing updates from the “Gulf of America.”
• Both emphasize gratitude, family, and the resilience of the American spirit.
  • Buck: “It is a remarkable time to be an American, my friends.” (07:19)
• Discuss how history contextualizes current challenges, reminding listeners that crises are nothing new:
  • Elections held during the Civil War and World War II, founding fathers’ contentious realities, and more.

2. Crime, Law Enforcement & “Fixing the FBI”

Interview with FBI Director Kash Patel (21:22 – 37:02)

• Patel highlights:
  • Record increases in violent offender takedowns, fentanyl seizures, and efforts to reform the FBI post-Russiagate.
  • Kash Patel: “We’ve taken down twice as many violent offenders as last year alone, seized more fentanyl than ever before… this FBI is on fire.” (22:19)
• Reforms include transferring 1,000 agents from DC to field offices, boosting transparency (40,000 docs turned over to Congress in 9 months), and targeting organized crime and child exploitation.
• Clay, Buck, and Patel debate mainstream media’s attacks on reformist leaders (“the eye of Sauron is now on you”).
• Emphasis on a “crime drop miracle” in cities like Memphis and parallels to El Salvador’s crime reduction via law enforcement strength.
  • Patel: “In Memphis alone, the homicide rate is down 55% in three months.” (24:51)
• Public trial advocacy for high-profile cases (e.g., Turning Point-related shootings) with maximum transparency.
• Epstein files transparency:
  • Patel assures increased arrests for child exploitation (“300% more pedophiles”), but is bound by victim protection and court orders.
  • Criticizes prior legal handcuffs (Acosta’s non-prosecution deal), promises ongoing efforts, and calls out “zero” new claimants with credible leads.

Accountability & FBI Cleanup

• Focus on jettisoning staff not committed to mission and ending weaponization/politicization.
  • “No more Russiagate, no more Arctic Frost, no more illegal spying on political opponents.” (32:23)
• Proactive, simultaneous investigation and Congressional disclosure unprecedented for the FBI.

3. Media, Accountability, and Lawfare

Miranda Devine Interview (38:58 – 51:39)

• Critiques judges for repeatedly releasing violent offenders, contributing to high-profile tragedies.
  • Devine: “Judges are endangering the lives of the rest of us…some sort of immunity that I think needs to be punctured.” (40:22)
• Praises Trump’s administration for economic focus (affordability as messaging) and aggressive deportations, recommending they double down despite media pushback.
• Sees progress in crime and self-deportations due to tough law enforcement visibility: “It looks like overkill because it scares the rest of them.”
• Discusses Hunter Biden’s scandals and possible legal consequences; notes grand juries targeting sweepingly broad conspiracy involving Biden, Obama, Clinton, etc.
  • Devine: “If [that case] came off, it would be so satisfying but also so important for the country…” (48:20)

4. Thanksgiving Spirit, History, and Listener Engagement

• Clay and Buck share family stories, wild turkey anecdotes, and “turkey etymology” – why turkeys are called turkeys.
  • Buck: “The name ‘turkey’ comes from African guinea fowl that was transported by Ottoman traders… then conquistadors brought back the New World bird…” (59:54–61:44)
• Debate the merits of turkey vs. bald eagle as the U.S. national symbol.
  • Clay: “A rare L for our man Ben [Franklin]…the American bald eagle is slightly more majestic.” (58:13)
• Swap worst airport stories and holiday travel frustrations, empathize with travelers.
• Encourage road etiquette (“road terrorists” = slowpokes, left-lane blockers); Clay confesses to lead-foot driving.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Buck Sexton: “The obsession with saying, ‘Oh, my God, this is the worst’… we had an election in the middle of the Civil War. It’s kind of a big deal.” (08:33)
• Kash Patel: “This FBI is not failing… If we're so failing, if we're so bad, how is it that we have record, historic arrests and record amounts of safety?” (35:09)
• Miranda Devine: “Hunter Biden running for president? He’s a maniac, Clay.” (50:00)
• Clay Travis (on wild turkeys): “I wondered, what do I do if he actually gets to me? I guess I kick him. I. I don't know…” (58:47)
• Miranda Devine (on Thanksgiving): “Americans are at their absolute best. The food is delicious, everyone’s in a great mood… the most hospitable.” (50:38)
• Buck Sexton (history): “So now everyone has a turkey story to share at their Thanksgiving.” (62:04)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 02:59: Show opens; Thanksgiving reflections, country optimism, and American historical context.
• 07:19: America's blessings and historical perspective
• 21:22 – 37:02: Interview with FBI Director Kash Patel (crime, FBI reform, transparency, major investigations)
• 38:58 – 51:39: Interview with Miranda Devine (judicial accountability, Trump’s first year, Biden family scandals)
• 58:01 – 62:33: Turkey etymology/history; fun Thanksgiving facts, wild turkey stories.
• 62:57 – 68:27: Airports, travel pain, and holiday logistics.
• Throughout: Humorous asides on football, travel, airports, and self-defense talk.

Tone & Language

• Political, current events-driven, and often irreverent, with a strong sense of camaraderie between the hosts.
• Respectful but critical toward media, judicial, and past FBI leadership.
• Generous, patriotic, and lightly self-deprecating during Thanksgiving and family discussions.

Final Takeaways

• Theme: Despite political turmoil and crime spikes, hosts find hope in American resilience, reforms led by the current FBI, and the shared traditions of Thanksgiving.
• Expert voices (Patel, Devine) lend insight into top national stories, justice, and media narratives.
• Listeners leave with both serious news analysis and historical trivia to share at their holiday tables.