The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Episode: Hour 2 – On the Ground in Minneapolis
Date: January 9, 2026
Host: iHeartPodcasts

Overview

This episode dives deep into the unfolding protests in Minneapolis following a controversial police-involved shooting during an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) operation. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton bring on-the-ground insights with guest Breca Stoll, a Daily Wire reporter actively covering the protests. The hosts dissect new video evidence, offer first-hand protester perspectives, discuss the roles of media, business, and political leadership, and sprinkle in their signature humor with food debates and listener calls.

Key Discussion Points

1. Breaking News: ICE Shooting Video Surfaces

Timestamp: 01:58–03:34

• Clay Travis announces that bodycam-like footage from the perspective of the ICE agent involved in the Minneapolis shooting has been released by Alpha News, a Minnesota-based outlet.
  • “I believe it makes it quite clear that she was there to be an antagonist ... trying to obstruct the ICE agents from doing their job.” (01:58–02:55)
• Buck Sexton asserts that the woman shot was actively obstructing ICE, which is illegal, drawing a parallel to previous cases of interference with federal law enforcement.
  • “You do not have the right to do this. She was in the wrong. ... I watched the video. It’s a clean shoot.” (03:16–03:34)

2. On-the-Ground Report: Breca Stoll in Minneapolis

Timestamp: 03:34–13:55

Protester Reactions and Misinformation

• Breca describes a “delayed reaction” among protesters to the new video, emphasizing their unwavering belief the ICE officer was at fault, regardless of evidence.
  • “They are very firm in their beliefs that ICE did something wrong ... I don’t think they’re willing to listen to really any evidence or anything that another side ... has to deliver.” (04:09–04:52)
• She notes protesters are filming events for social media (notably TikTok), often antagonizing officers and creating viral moments intended to discredit ICE.
  • “It’s so interesting to me that ... you just think you’re so entitled to be there and filming everything ... trying to make a viral video ... it’s incredibly distracting ... and dangerous.” (05:06–06:29)

Protester Typology and Motivations

• Breca breaks down three types of protesters:
  • Brainwashed: Sincerely believe in the narrative of racial oppression (ex. an interviewee lamenting her own “white tears” at the scene).
    • “She’s been brainwashed to think that she should not be at another scene of another white woman’s death because she’s white.” (07:08–07:47)
  • Scary: Verbally aggressive, hurling insults and potentially prone to violence.
    • “...the ones who yell insults at law enforcement ... ‘you guys are terrorists, go kill yourself’ ... This is where you might see something like the George Floyd riots.” (08:02–08:39)
  • Paid/Organized: Some appear to be participating because of organizational or financial incentives.
    • “I heard a woman yesterday talk about how we hit the goal time ... We don’t need to be here anymore.” (08:49–09:20)

Protest Dynamics and Business Responses

• Turnout fluctuates (5,000–6,000 at peak, quieter after a gubernatorial plea for calm and a moment of silence).
• Minneapolis McDonald’s posted a “No ICE allowed” sign, which Breca discovered was apparently unauthorized by corporate, likely put there by a local employee or manager. McDonald’s corporate quickly clarified ICE is welcome in their stores.
  • “You see McDonald’s actively through their comment ... saying that this is not okay and obviously ICE would be allowed in our stores.” (13:11–13:37)

3. Law Enforcement Perspective: Analyzing the Shooting Video

Timestamp: 23:15–29:16

• Clay and Buck discuss the authenticity of the Alpha News video, agreeing it is real and pivotal.
  • “You and I are not experts by any stretch of the imagination ... But you have spent a lot of time training on simplified good shoot, bad shoot.” (23:39–24:42)
• Buck, drawing on his law enforcement and concealed-carry training, details what constitutes a “clean shoot” (lawful, justified) in both civilian and police contexts.
  • “You have a right to self-defense that is innate ... This video to me proves beyond any reasonable doubt the officer was acting in a lawful capacity ... is hit by a car that is clearly used as a weapon.” (25:12–29:16)

4. Media, Politics, and Narrative Control

Timestamp: 29:16–35:05

• Clay breaks down the key details of the ICE encounter as seen in the video:
  • The woman was urged by her partner to “Drive, baby, drive,” indicating intentionality.
  • She made eye contact with the ICE agent before accelerating.
  • The narrative of the officer as a "murderer" is refuted by video evidence.
    • “She is looking directly at him when she accelerates ... This video completely refutes that.” (29:16–32:31)
• Buck points out that body cameras often exonerate law enforcement, contrary to initial media narrative.
  • “Body cams basically defeated BLM. ... It actually shows how much Democrat voters are lunatics and the cops are doing an amazing job.” (35:05–35:52)

5. Broader Social Commentary

Timestamp: 34:27–35:05

• Clay addresses the culture of provocation and recording law enforcement to capture “viral moments,” arguing it only serves to undermine legitimate law enforcement and public safety.

Notable Quotes

• Buck Sexton, on justified use of force:

  “You have a right to self-defense that is innate ... This video to me proves beyond any reasonable doubt the officer was acting in a lawful capacity ... is hit by a car that is clearly used as a weapon.”
  (25:12–29:16)

• Breca Stoll, on protester psychology:

  “She’s been brainwashed to think that she should not be at another scene of another white woman’s death because she’s white. And to say that white tears are not always necessary and helpful was just very odd to me.”
  (07:08–07:47)

• Clay Travis, on viral media as a protest tool:

  “Look, what they are trying to do to ICE is exactly what happened. They want to accelerate the negativity and try to get ICE agents misbehaving ... to get a viral moment that they can share to try to make ICE look bad.”
  (34:27–35:05)

• Buck Sexton, on bodycam footage and law enforcement:

  “Body cams basically defeated BLM. God bless body cams ... it actually shows how much Democrat voters are lunatics and the cops are doing an amazing job. That’s actually what body cameras show over and over again.”
  (35:05–35:52)

Humorous/Lighthearted Segments

• Regional Food Debate (Philly Cheesesteak and Cincinnati Chili):

  • Clay criticizes Cincinnati chili as "atrocious," prompting calls from listeners including 88-year-old Pat, who defends it passionately.
    (18:10–20:44, 39:13–40:27)
  • Buck calls Philly cheesesteak with Cheese Whiz “just too peasant” for his taste, spurring playful ribbing among hosts and listeners.

• Mozzarella Making Class:

  • Buck describes a date night at a neighborhood mozzarella-making class, joking about eating all the cheese before bringing any home.
    (18:19–19:18)

Segment Timestamps Cheat Sheet

• [01:58] — Discussion of ICE shooting video, context, and host opinions
• [03:34] — Interview begins with Breca Stoll, on-the-ground reporter
• [07:08] — Breca breaks down protester typology
• [13:11] — Business backlash: McDonald’s incident
• [23:15] — Hosts analyze new video evidence of the shooting
• [29:16] — Clay details video findings, disputes prevailing narrative
• [34:27] — Commentary on the use of viral videos by activists
• [35:05] — Buck’s bodycam analysis and discussion
• [39:13] — Listener Pat defends Cincinnati chili, lighthearted food debate

Conclusion

This episode delivers a real-time look at a critical, fast-moving news story, blending eyewitness reporting, legal breakdowns, and cultural analysis. For those seeking unfiltered perspectives on law enforcement, protest culture, and the media’s role in shaping public opinion, this episode covers all the angles—while keeping things entertaining with food feuds and listener engagement.