The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Episode: Daily Review with Clay and Buck – Oct 10, 2025
Date: October 10, 2025
Host: Clay Travis and Buck Sexton (with Ben Ferguson guest hosting)
Notable Guests: Jason Miyares (Attorney General of Virginia), Jack Carr (Author & Former Navy SEAL)

Episode Overview

This episode zeroes in on headline political and legal controversies, spotlighting the federal indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James, the heated Virginia Attorney General’s race (with firsthand insight from current AG Jason Miyares), and cultural-political flashpoints including media hypocrisy, left-wing violence, and cancel culture. The hosts weave through these stories with their trademark blend of incisive commentary and humor, culminating in an extended segment with bestselling author Jack Carr that explores the process of writing modern military thrillers, their intersection with real-world events, and the enduring appeal of the genre.

Main Topics & Key Insights

1. Letitia James Indictment: Legal and Political Fallout

Timestamps: 02:06–17:01

• Breaking News: Letitia James, New York’s Attorney General, has been federally indicted for mortgage fraud. Clay and Ben dissect the legal and moral ramifications, focusing on irony and perceived double standards.
• The Legal Case:
  • The case’s simplicity, involving improper claims of two “primary” residences, draws parallels to cases prosecuted under her own watch.
  • Clay stresses the seriousness of the charge for a state’s chief law enforcement officer:

    "You can't have a chief law enforcement officer of the state of New York who is under federal indictment for mortgage fraud executing the office..." (11:11 – Clay Travis).

• Political Irony: James’s prior zeal in pursuing Trump for related charges is highlighted:

  "She played with fire and now she’s seeing that can go both ways, no doubt." (13:23 – Ben Ferguson).

• Debate on Her Future:
  • Should James step down? Clay and Ben question why more voices (including NY Governor Kathy Hochul) aren't demanding her resignation.
  • Clay: "I think she’s going to have to step down. And I’m surprised that more people aren’t already raising this as an issue." (11:48)
• Double Standards: The hosts point out that officials and lawyers connected to Trump have faced removal for less, highlighting inconsistencies.

Notable Quotes:

• “The law either applies to everyone or should apply to no one. And by the way, here she is... making that very point.” (09:31 – Ben Ferguson)
• “She’s benefited because she’s in a blue state. But there have been disbarment proceedings brought against Trump-related officials... for far less than felony mortgage charges.” (10:51 – Clay Travis)

2. Virginia Attorney General Race & Jay Jones Controversy

Guest: Jason Miyares, current AG of Virginia
Timestamps: 21:57–36:17

• Vile Texts Surface: Democratic nominee Jay Jones is under fire for text messages wishing death on his GOP rival’s children and equating him to Hitler and Pol Pot.

  • Miyares: “At the age, the ages of Todd’s children when he sent these text messages... they were 2 and 5 years old...” (23:30)

• Democrat Response:

  • Democrats outside Virginia are denouncing Jones; Virginia Democrats are largely silent or deflecting.
  • Miyares: “Political class in Virginia says... he needs to be held accountable. But they don’t say what accountability looks like. I think Virginia voters are going to hold him accountable for sure.” (24:16)

• Broader Impact:

  • Discussion centers on rising acceptance of political violence and the stakes for democracy.
  • Miyares: "This election now in Virginia is not about right versus left. It's about right versus wrong." (27:38)

• Law Enforcement Support: Law enforcement groups denounce Jones, emphasizing his anti-police remarks and willingness to tolerate or encourage political violence.

• Virginia Crime Drop: On Miyares’ record:

  • "City of Roanoke, 62% drop in our murder rate. We've had a double digit drop in our violent crime rate..." (33:58 – Jason Miyares)
  • Focus on targeting repeat violent offenders and removing fentanyl from streets.

Notable Quotes:

• Clay Travis: “I mean, do I think Todd, who was the speaker of the House and Jennifer his wife are evil and that they’re breeding little fascist. Yes, I mean this is vile, vile things that J. Jones is saying.” (29:56)
• Jason Miyares: "Once you've actually experienced that, you can't even imagine that on your... even if they're your political enemy." (30:55)

3. Government Shutdown, Middle East Peace, and Trump’s Role

Timestamps: 37:31–41:18

• Government Shutdown Update: Speaker Mike Johnson blames Democrats, referencing an upcoming "Hate America rally". Hosts argue that for the first time, Democrats are publicly shouldering the blame.
  • Ben: "...first shutdown I can remember where Democrats are getting squarely the blame..." (38:36)
• Middle East Truce & Hostage Release: Clay predicts the Trump-brokered truce and return of hostages will dominate headlines.
  • "Even for Trump’s detractors, that will be an event that is very difficult not to imagine it. Leading news all through Monday." (39:11)
• Theme: Democrats, pressured by their radical base (especially in NY), are unable to negotiate or resolve quickly.

4. Left-Wing Violence, the Media, and Antifa Denial

Timestamps: 41:24–46:42

• Antifa Denial: The White House and Jimmy Kimmel are lampooned for downplaying Antifa’s existence.
  • Kimmel: “There’s no antifa. This is an entirely imaginary organization...” (42:18)
  • Clay: "I've seen Antifa... this is the typical way this goes, right? They say that's not happening. Then they say, okay, it happens, but not very often. Then they go to, yeah, it's happening and it's a good thing." (43:52)
• Media’s Double Standard: The show criticizes how left-wing attacks—including those targeting Supreme Court justices—vanish from the news, while right-wing violence (e.g., Jan 6) is endlessly discussed.
  • Ben: "Jan6 happens, and they talk about it for years and they refuse to allow it to vanish. Meanwhile, there's an assassin outside of Brett Kavanaugh's house..." (45:27)

5. Cancel Culture and Media Hypocrisy

Timestamps: 47:21–51:23

• Jimmy Kimmel & Media Spin: Kimmel complains about being “mischaracterized” after falsely attributing violence to MAGA supporters; the hosts reject his defense and discuss cancel culture.
  • Clay: "We never apologized for an actual opinion... I don't think there was a mischaracterization." (48:54)
  • Both reinforce their opposition to cancel culture and advocate for free speech, even for controversial or “moronic” statements by creators.

6. Interview: Jack Carr – Writing, TV Adaptations, and Inspiration

Guest: Jack Carr (Author, Former Navy SEAL)
Timestamps: 56:02–69:49

• Dark Wolf & Terminal List Success:
  • Carr celebrates the runaway success of his streaming series and his latest book, Cry Havoc.
  • “Both went to number one on Prime Video, which is not bad.” (56:30)
• Behind the Scenes:
  • Details how actors like Chris Pratt and Taylor Kitsch were cast, the challenge of juggling writing and production, and the exhaustive research for Cry Havoc set in 1968.
  • "Balance is a bit of a misnomer... It’s just mass chaos. But I feel extremely fortunate..." (58:45)
• Advice for Aspiring Writers:
  • Focus solely on writing the best possible book before anything else.
  • “Don’t worry about anything else but writing that book... all that bandwidth is now bandwidth that is not going into making that product... the best that it can possibly be.” (60:55)
• Process, Inspiration & Predicting Reality:
  • Carr outlines his writing process—title/theme, executive summary, outline, then narrative—and credits a host of authors for inspiration (Clancy, Morrell, Ludlum, Le Carre, etc.).
  • “Every sentence in this book has to be written through the lens of 1968...” (59:09)
  • Often, real-world events catch up with or echo his fiction, but he doesn’t force current events into stories: “I just focus on the story... But things have happened that I’ve written about that I didn’t. It looks like I’m projecting something... but I certainly do not.” (64:50)
• Best War Movies:
  • Carr’s picks: Band of Brothers, Platoon, Uncommon Valor, Apocalypse Now, Longest Day (67:23–68:26).
• Celebrity Fans:
  • Carr is still in awe that David Morrell (creator of Rambo) and Charlie Sheen are fans of his work.

Notable Quotes:

• “My job is to be the people’s protector of everyone. That’s such a different mindset from someone who says, I would like to see... my political opponents have two bullets in their head.” (27:09 – Jason Miyares)
• Jack Carr: “If you have a story to tell, write it. Don’t get bogged down in websites, agents, or social media—write the book first, make it as good as it can possibly be.” (60:55)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Letitia James
  • "She’s prosecuting people right now for the crime that she has been indicted for in Virginia. That feels to me to be untenable." (11:05 – Clay Travis)
• On Political Violence
  • "We have some chapters in our history, obviously as our country, but we settled a long time ago. We don’t settle our differences with bullets. We settle them at the ballot box." (28:02 – Jason Miyares)
• On Media Hypocrisy
  • “Meanwhile, there's an assassin outside of Brett Kavanaugh's house who is trying to kill him to ensure that Roe v. Wade is not overturned. We still don't know who the leaker was..." (46:42 – Clay Travis)
• On Cancel Culture
  • "I think if you're in creative space, any comedian out there, you're sometimes going to speak inarticulately and sometimes you're going to say moronic things. And I think as long as you are doing your best... I don't think we should try to cancel people." (49:36 – Clay Travis)

Important Timestamps (mm:ss)

• Letitia James Indictment Analysis: 02:06–17:01
• VA AG Race & Jay Jones Scandal: 21:57–36:17
• Shutdown & Middle East Discussion: 37:31–41:18
• Antifa Denial & Media Critique: 41:24–46:42
• Cancel Culture Segment: 47:21–51:23
• Jack Carr Extended Interview: 56:02–69:49

Tone

The episode blends serious political, legal, and cultural commentary with irreverent humor and a conversational, rapid-fire style. The hosts aren’t shy about expressing outrage, especially over perceived double standards, threats of political violence, and the failings of legacy media and cultural institutions. Throughout, they maintain an “insider” yet accessible tone—especially in the writing and publishing discussion with Jack Carr—which should feel both energizing and revealing for regular listeners and newcomers alike.

Summary

This episode delivers a critical, often biting review of the week’s biggest stories shaping US politics and culture—from the downfall of a powerful state attorney general to the raw underbelly of campaign rhetoric, left-wing violence, and media spin. The show balances the urgency of these developments with a refreshing inside look at modern thriller writing and adaptation for screen—all delivered with Clay and Ben’s trademark wit and candor.

Recommended for:

• Listeners who want sharp, uncompromising political analysis with a populist edge
• Those interested in legal controversies, campaign ethics, and media culture
• Fans of military thrillers and writing process insights

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