Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show continues the optimistic tone of the day while expanding the conversation beyond geopolitics into crime, taxation, governance, the courts, and the 2028 political landscape. Buck Sexton opens hour 2 highlighting what he describes as an early Trump “victory lap,” touching not only on Iran and global energy stability but also on domestic improvements. He points to dramatic declines in crime in Washington, D.C., including a roughly 50% drop in murders and a major reduction in carjackings, arguing that these positive trends are being ignored by legacy media outlets that prefer negative political narratives.

The hosts contrast those improvements with Democratic fiscal priorities, playing remarks from President Donald Trump in Las Vegas criticizing Democrats for advocating tax increases immediately following Tax Day. Clay and Buck emphasize data showing that roughly half of Americans pay no federal income tax, while the top 1% pays a disproportionately large share, arguing the federal government suffers from a spending problem rather than a revenue problem. They criticize progressive leaders such as Elizabeth Warren and New York figures advocating aggressive taxation of high earners, suggesting these policies fuel population and capital flight from states like California and New York.

A major portion of hour 2 focuses on Democratic governance failures in large cities, especially Los Angeles. Clay and Buck cite new survey data showing record‑low satisfaction among LA County residents, driven by the high cost of living, public safety issues, wildfire mismanagement, and stalled rebuilding efforts. Mayor Karen Bass’s approval rating, hovering around 25%, becomes a central example of what the hosts call systemic dysfunction and misplaced priorities in Democratic‑run cities, where even core government responsibilities like fire protection and permitting have broken down.

The discussion then pivots to California politics and the collapse of Eric Swalwell’s gubernatorial ambitions. Clay and Buck argue that allegations surrounding Swalwell were tolerated by party and media gatekeepers while he remained a congressman, but swiftly exposed once he became a serious statewide contender. They liken the dynamic to how establishment institutions only deploy full “opposition research” when a Democrat threatens to rise too far or disrupt internal power structures, reinforcing claims of unequal scrutiny between parties.

Later in hour 2, the focus shifts to the Supreme Court and the legal profession. The hosts dig into remarks by Justice Clarence Thomas during a speech at the University of Texas, where he warned about the dangers of progressivism, intolerance toward opposing views, and the erosion of civil discourse, especially among younger generations. Clay, himself a lawyer, connects Thomas’s remarks to what he sees as a growing crisis in legal ethics, particularly the punishment of attorneys for representing politically controversial clients. The conversation includes sharp criticism of efforts to strip law licenses from lawyers associated with President Trump, arguing this weaponizes professional institutions to enforce ideological conformity.

Building on that theme, Clay and Buck discuss speculation about upcoming Supreme Court vacancies. They suggest Justice Clarence Thomas is unlikely to step down, noting his proximity to becoming the longest‑serving justice in history, while predicting Justice Samuel Alito may retire in the near future—potentially giving Trump another high‑stakes Supreme Court nomination during the summer.

The latter part of hour 2 lightens in tone with listener talkbacks and debate over the 2028 Democratic presidential race. Clay and Buck revisit their running disagreement over whether Kamala Harris will seek the Democratic nomination. They discuss fundraising incentives, speaking fees, primary calendar politics, and vice‑presidential speculation, with listeners weighing in on Harris’s motivations, strengths, and vulnerabilities. Clay argues Harris has strong incentives to run regardless of her general‑election viability, while Buck remains skeptical of her ultimate success.

The hour wraps with humorous call‑ins and pop‑culture talkbacks, reinforcing the show’s blend of serious political analysis and lighter banter heading into the weekend. Overall, Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a wide‑ranging discussion covering crime trends, tax policy, Democratic governance failures, legal and Supreme Court politics, and early maneuvering for the next presidential cycle, all framed through a data‑driven and conversational lens.

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Hour 2 - When the Worst is the Best