Hour 3 - It's Hard to Hate the Guy

Summary

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Episode Title: Hour 3 – It’s Hard to Hate the Guy
Date: February 17, 2026
Podcast: The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show (iHeartPodcasts)

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Episode Overview

In this hour, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton dig into the intersection of media, politics, and regulation as the Texas primaries approach. They tackle the controversy over Stephen Colbert’s canceled interview with a Texas Senate Democratic candidate, FCC’s equal time regulations, and partisan media dynamics. Additionally, they discuss the Republican Senate primary in Texas, the ongoing impact of media on elections, the significance of the Senate for judicial appointments, and share anecdotes about political personalities, including Trump’s unique influence through humor. The tone is lively, opinionated, and humorous, staying true to the hosts’ styles.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Texas Republican Senate Primary and Trump’s Non-Endorsement

• Candidates Discussed: Wesley Hunt, Ken Paxton, John Cornyn
• Trump’s Stance: Trump refrains from endorsing, saying, "I like all three." (03:39)
• Clay’s View: Highlights that the primary is a major event with strong contenders and argues that whoever wins is likely to be the next Republican senator from Texas. Emphasizes the importance of voting in every race on the ballot. (04:55)

2. Democrat Side: Colbert, the FCC, and the Equal Time Doctrine

• Colbert Segment: CBS refused to air an interview with James Talarico, a Democrat Senate candidate, citing equal time concerns.
• Quote/Clip (Colbert mocking the situation):

  "Well, sir, you’re chairman of the FCC, so FCC-u." – Stephen Colbert (08:23, paraphrased via Clay)

• Hosts’ Analysis:
  • Clay speculates elite Democrats orchestrated this to help Talarico over Jasmine Crockett, arguing she has "zero percent chance" of winning statewide (08:41).
  • Buck calls out longstanding Democrat dominance in media masked as neutrality, arguing regulations like the equal time rule are often leveraged for partisan advantage (10:43).
• Brendan Carr Mention: FCC Commissioner’s letter questioning the talk show exemption from equal time rules is seen as pivotal (07:45, 13:41).
• Regulatory Outlook (Buck): Expects the FCC/media regulation issue to take a long time to resolve, go through courts, and doubts in the end that true fairness will prevail (11:00).

3. Media Bias, Comedy, and Political Influence

• Comedy as Propaganda (Buck):

  “The whole point of it [The Daily Show] was to push Democrat themes through the prism of comedy. But because it was comedy… No, it’s a political show with jokes.” (15:18)

• Trump’s Humor:
  • Buck observes that Trump’s comedic style makes it “hard to hate the guy,” undermining critics and connecting to voters (15:22).
  • Quote:

    "Trump is the funniest politician of our lifetime... The sitting president... is the most humorous politician you or I have ever come across." – Buck (16:23)

• Clay:
  • Argues if Talarico appears pre-primary, so should Crockett for fairness (16:47).

4. Supreme Court and Senate Control

• Clay warns:

  "If Republicans lose control of the Senate, you lose the ability to get a lot done that has to do with the judiciary in a way that I don’t know very many people have thought about." (31:40)

• Notes rising age of several Supreme Court justices and the high stakes of Senate control for judicial nominations (31:40–34:19).

5. Listener Interactions & Light Moments

• Listener Questions:
  • Fun banter about the term "back in the day" and generational perspectives on “recent” history (29:14).
• Beverage Chat:
  • Hosts joke about country club drinks versus their own preferences; brief sidebar on “Southside” cocktails (43:38–45:29).
• Wardrobe & AI:
  • Amusing discussion about using AI to judge whether their suits fit or get fashion advice (35:11).

6. Book Promotions & Reflections

• Buck’s New Book: "Manufacturing Delusion"
  • Clay and Buck encourage listeners to buy the book, read or listen to the audiobook, and mention notable endorsements.
  • Clay reads reviews: Megyn Kelly, Glenn Beck, and Jack Carr all praise the book (02:55).
  • Buck:

    "It's published day and it took me two years to get here. So there we go. Let's rock it up those charts everybody.” (42:51)

  • Listeners call in to congratulate and thank Buck for writing it (44:48).

7. VIP Emails and Listener Calls

• Matt asks about Mark Kelly’s intelligence and potential 2028 presidential run; Clay responds diplomatically, noting Kelly’s achievements and likely candidacy (29:14).
• Bert teases the hosts about their use of “back in the day,” prompting generational banter (29:14–31:11).
• Listeners in Texas offer commentary on media biases around mass shootings and transgender issues, with pointed, controversial listener remarks (46:06).

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Clay Travis on the Democratic race (08:21):

  “Jasmine Crockett has a 0% chance of being elected statewide from Texas. I want to repeat this... If Jasmine Crockett is the nominee, there is a zero percent chance that Republicans have to worry about the Democrat in that race at all.”

• Buck Sexton on media bias (11:00):

  “We have had Democrat dominance of the media under the guise of it being journalism, under the guise of it being neutral for our entire lives.”

• On comedy and politics (15:18):

  “The whole point of it was to push Democrat themes through the prism of comedy. But because it was comedy... No, it’s a political show with jokes.” – Buck

• On Trump’s appeal (16:23):

  "Trump is the funniest politician of our lifetime... it’s hard to hate the guy." – Buck

• Listener Bert’s email (29:14):

  "I've noticed you guys use the phrase back in the day quite often. What exactly does it mean? I'm 93 and I'm sure it does not mean the same to me as it does to you, you young whippersnappers."

• Buck on book endorsement reactions (43:38):

  “It actually is really well written. It’s a good book. You actually wrote this? Well, yes, I actually wrote this.”

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Texas Republican Senate Primary Discussion: 02:36–07:45
• Colbert, FCC, and Equal Time Doctrine: 07:45–13:41
• Media Bias and Late Night Comedy: 15:18–17:27
• Supreme Court and Senate Stakes: 31:40–34:19
• Book Promotions and Reflections: 02:36–03:19, 25:07–29:14, 42:51–45:03
• Listener Q&A on Candidates/“Back in the Day”: 29:14–31:40
• Listener Call-ins (Texas, media bias): 45:49–46:47

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Conclusion

This episode blends in-depth political analysis with sharp media critique and lighter personal banter, emblematic of Clay and Buck’s style. The main threads focus on Texas’s pivotal Senate primary, the machinations behind Democratic candidacies, and the persistent tilt of major media outlets. The hosts also spotlight the importance of the Senate for the judiciary, reflect on how humor is wielded in politics, and encourage listeners to participate in both the political process and the marketplace of ideas—with Buck’s new book standing as their latest recommended entry.

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Transcript

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[Clay Travis]

Number three Clay Travis Buck Sexton show. Go by Buck's book Manufacturing Delusion. I have reviewed it on Amazon.

[Buck Sexton]

Thank you.

[Clay Travis]

I do not see that my review has yet popped on the Amazon page.

[Buck Sexton]

Clay gave it four stars because he doesn't want me to get a big head over it.

[Clay Travis]

So that's right and it is. I purchased it. I got it today as those of us who purchased it early did. And again I would encourage all of you book is out today everywhere. Among the reviews, a harrowing, brilliant, important read. Megyn Kelly, terrifying, brilliant, essential and ex CIA Officers Unmasking of Totalitarian Mind Control. Glenn Beck, meticulously researched and exceptionally written. Manufacturing Delusion is more than a book, it's a tool to protect your mind and soul. Best selling author Jack Carr okay, those are among the reviews that you can [e-mail] and other locations as well. Buck, you and I are going to be in Texas in short order about two weeks from today. Because exactly two weeks from today is the very first major primary that I believe will occur in the nation when Texans will be going out and voting for their nominees in a wide variety of different races, including the one that is getting the most attention in the state. Again, we want all of you to go vote top, up and down, bottom to top in the Texas primaries. Many different important races that are going on, but the Texas Senate race is receiving the largest amount of attention both on the Democrat and the Republican side. On the Republican side there are three different candidates and President Trump has come out and said, I like all three. Which was, I thought, a great Trump question. He was asked if he was going to endorse and Trump said, no, I'm not going to endorse. Basically, I like all three. And all three are Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, the current senator, and and Wesley Wesley, whose name is immediately escaping me because I tried to name all three of them off the top of my head. He's been on the show a great number of times. He is fantastic. And Wesley Hunt, my apologies to Wesley Hunt, trying to name three right off the top of my head. All three of them are seriously contending and whoever wins that Republican primary will likely be the next Republican senator from Texas or the continuing Republican senator from Texas. So Wesley Hunt, John Cornyn, and also Ken Paxton, all running on the Republican side. Now on the Democrat side. This has turned into a bit of a story today. Buck Democrat Senate candidates Jasmine Crockett, who has given up her congressional seat and instead now running to be the senator from Texas. And James Talarico, I believe that's how you pronounce his last name. Is that correct, Buck? So far as you can tell. And he went on Stephen Colbert show. And CBS decided they would not air the interview because they were worried about conflicting with the Equal Time Doctrine. And the Equal Time doctrine basically as interpreted by our friend Brendan Carr, the FCC chairman who was on recently. He has said what I think is 100% true, which is if you're gonna have these late night talk shows and you can't fit into the exemption of, of news programming if you're only having one side on all the time, there are no right leaning guests on for instance, Stephen Colbert show. And Stephen Colbert would never have the Republican nominee on his show. And so as a result, CBS said we're worried about violating the Equal Time Doctrine. We're not going to run this, this interview. That was a decision that was made by CBS Corporate. Well, Stephen Colbert, whose show has been canceled, I believe it is scheduled to end in May, went on and teed off and, and I believe this aired on his actual CBS program. Him ripping his bosses CBS cut 26. You know who is not one of my guests tonight? That's Texas State Representative James Tallarico. He was supposed to be here, but we were told in no uncertain terms by our network's lawyers who called us directly that we could not have him on the broadcast. Then I was told in some uncertain terms that not only could I not have him on, I could not mention me not having him on. And because my network clearly doesn't want us to talk about this. Let's talk about this. On January 21st of this year, a letter was released by FCC chairman and smug bowling pin Brendan Carr. In this letter, Carr said he was thinking about dropping the exception for talk shows because he said some of them were motivated by partisan purposes. Well, sir, you're chairman of the fcc, so fccu. Okay, this is I think actually more interesting than Stephen Colbert is letting on. And it's actually super interesting in general. So he was only going to have James Talarico on. Now James Talarico is on a. And in a highly competitive Senate race against Jasmine Crockett. Buck. Jasmine Crockett has a 0% chance of being elected statewide from Texas. I want to repeat this. I think even Democrats are aware of this. If Jasmine Crockett is the nominee, there is a zero percent chance that Republicans have to worry about the Democrat in that race at all. I think elite Democrat leadership is aware of that. So when I hear and see this controversy emerging, I say, my goodness, this is elite Democrat power brokers deciding to set up this James Talarico interview. If it airs, it's a huge bonus to him. But if it gets shut down under this FCC equal time doctrine, I would argue it's an even bigger bonus for him because most people would have never seen this but for the fact that Stephen Colbert went on and attacked his bosses for not letting him have on James Talarico. So I think again, the fact that this was scheduled to happen the day before the Texas primary ballots went out and people started to vote, this feels to me a bit akin to what happened to Bernie Sanders back in the day. This is the Democrat Party saying, we got a kneecap Jasmine Crockett and make sure she's not the nominee because maybe we can put this seat in play with James Talarico. Do you see that? And by the way, Brendan Carr, let's invite him on the program again because he got attacked and we want to give him equal time on the program we had him on recently. Do you read this in a similar way, Buck, or what stands out to you about this story? Again, there's no way the Republican nominee, whether it's Wesley Hunt, whether it is Ken Paxton or John Cornyn, is going to be allowed on Colbert. And this is where the significance of that letter from Commissioner Carr comes into play.

[Buck Sexton]

I. Sorry, sorry. I just realized for a second I had dog wander into my room and I had to hit the mic office. This is what happens to live radio. I have a baby and a dog and sometimes they roll into the room and it throws me off. I'm not pulling an AOC here, by the way. I do have an answer for Clay, but I was. I was talking into a dead microphone for a second. I would say this on the FCC issue. This is. This is going to take a lot of time for it to settle. Because, Clay, there has been no equal time. In fact, we have had Democrat dominance of the media under the guise of it being journalism, under the guise of it being neutral for our entire lives. This is just finally now faded away, or rather is fading away where people at least know CNN is a Democrat organization, New York Times is a Democrat organ. There's no if, ands or buts. There's no we call it like we see it or whatever. And so how do you handle that in a regulatory environment? And increasingly, you know, I think we have to get an out. The FCC chairman may disagree with this. I just think this notion that we're going to have these regulations and all of this infringements on. I think it's all infringements on the First Amendment, quite honestly. I think that, remember, the Obama administration claimed that it could block this was the Solicitor General under the Obama administration that it could block the publication of a book in advance of the election under certain circumstances because of the regulations around speech and elections and dark money and politics and all this stuff. So that's where this stuff always goes. It goes to one side trying to leverage this for censorship and the. And I think our side trying to play fair more often and then. And ending up just being on the losing end of the situation. So I don't know that there's going to be. Remember, this would all take a lot of time. Right. There's, there's one thing for people to know, Clay, but then it also has to make its way through the courts and places will fight this and they'll say, how do you even make this distinction? And you might get some bad judges and, you know, the Supreme Court. So this will take a while to sort out is my answer. But it is really important that everyone knows the Democrats have had a massive advantage in the establishment media landscape for our, for certainly for our entire lives. I would say long before that. Yes, Rush was the unsinkable aircraft carrier. Free speech. Yes, there have been others who have been massive voices and there's one cable channel that does quite well, that is conservative. But the, or Republican, whatever the truth is, we're just beginning to address this disparity, Clay. I mean the fact that there are even law. Think about this. There are, there are laws and that they've treated, or rather their regulations and they have treated some of these shows like their news, like their neutral news programs. Does anyone really believe that?

[Clay Travis]

I, I just look at this and say I can't get over the fact that this happened the day before voting was about to start. It is a huge gift to Talarico. And it feels to me like the Democrat Party has convinced itself that accurately, in my opinion, Jasmine Crockett has no chance to win and they're putting their finger down on the scales in favor of Talarico. And by the way, on the Republican side, this is going to be a donnybrook. There are three big time serious contenders spending big money. Current Senator John Cornyn. And we've had all these guys on the program, Ken Paxton, who is the current Attorney General, and Wesley Hunt, who is a current congressman that is running to try to be the next senator from Texas. All of them have run very viable campaigns, but, man, all three of them would crush Jasmine Crockett and significantly would not need to raise any of the money that would otherwise be spent for other states. I think Democrats believe. I think they're wrong, that he can win, but I think James Talarico, they think would at least have a puncher's chance, whereas Jasmine Crockett has no chance. And again, Brendan Carr is right on this. Brendan Carr's 100% right on this. You can't have late night talk shows that are claiming that they're just comedy shows and only allow Democrats on as guest to basically make their political arguments on the show. And that's what they did.

[Buck Sexton]

This is what the Jon Stewart era of the Daily show was. So it was so aggravating for a lot of us because, yeah, I mean, a lot of this stuff was clever and funny, but it was really a propaganda show. The whole point of it was to push Democrat themes through the prism of comedy. But because it was comedy. And look, I mean, Trump is very funny. Trump's a politician, right? Comedy and politics are not in any way distinct or rather, you know, separate from each other by their nature. They actually can be quite useful when paired together. I think one of Trump's biggest political gifts is how funny he is. And I think it completely. There are a lot of people who, you know, they don't like this about his style or they don't. They think he's kind of gruff, but, man, he said something. And if you find yourself laughing at what a politician says, like, really kind of guffawing, it's hard to hate the guy. You know, it opens you up a little bit to it, and I think you warm up to him over time. Trump is the funniest politician of our lifetime, which is remarkable when you. Clay, the sitting President of the United States, is the most humorous politician you or I have ever come across. He is the funniest.

[Clay Travis]

Yes.

[Buck Sexton]

It's just, just, just a fact, Right. It's pretty crazy when you say it out loud, but the Daily show, because it was comedy, they would have politicians or they would have more serious people on, and then they would cut and splice the interview so that it was a complete hit job. I mean, they would do whatever they wanted. And then if you point it out, they go, we have puppets on before us. It's just comedy, man. No, it's a political show with jokes.

[Clay Travis]

I mean, totally. And so this idea. It feels like a rig job. Like that. He was daring. That is, Colbert was daring his bosses to not allow Tal Rico on. I would argue that. Look, I'm, I'm no defender of Jasmine Crockett, but I would argue if, if they're going to have on Talrico the day before the primary, that they should also have to have on Jasmine Crockett. Not only the other Republican candidate, whomever that ends up being, but the. But the other Democrat as well. That feels like a fair and impartial way to handle this. So I'd be upset if I was Jasmine Crockett.

[Buck Sexton]

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[Clay Travis]

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[Clay Travis]

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[Buck Sexton]

I gotta say I particularly appreciate the Tears for Fears Rejoin music since we had some really funky music for the last few days. Oh man. You know I think I've told you guys this before. We love our theme song. But when I was asked and this was, you know, this was my when we were paired up Clay and they were like what song would you I was like I think I would want Tears for Fears rule the world. Like I feel like that would be a great theme song. So. And I do believe I think Dennis Miller had it on his HBO show for a while. I always liked Dennis Miller. Never met him but always thought he was a really good talent. Enjoyed his stuff. So anyway, also want to say we have now Eric just wrote in I introduced my 20 year old son to you during the COVID lunacy. That's a smart time to do it. And he has become a clear eyed die hard Buck devotee ever since he threatened not to come home for spring break if I didn't get Manufacturing Delusion for him today. Woohoo. And now we will see him in two weeks. Soon they got the book. So Clay, a smart decision made. I love it when a plan comes together.

[Clay Travis]

Amen. And we've got a plan to sell Buck a lot of his books. Manufacturing Delusion. Go check it out right now. Go buy it. My copy has already arrived. And Buck, you make fun of me for being a media nerd. I would point out there is a Warner Brothers component here as Netflix and Paramount CBS are battling to see who's going to end up with Warner Brothers. They've reopened that battle and we will see who ends up getting that asset winning that battle going forward. I want to tell you, if you're trying to win the battle for better energy, for more vim, vigor, vitality in your life, hard to beat chalk all natural male supplement that can increase your overall testosterone levels by 20% in a very short period, as little as three months in fact. And you can check it out and get an incredible deal on top of it. When you use my name, Clay, right now you will get a fantastic $99 bag of chalk lit powder with your first delivery. That's chalk.comch.com My name is C L-A Y chalk.com My name Clay get hooked up today. That's chalk.com My name C L A Y. Check it out today. Speaking truth and having fun. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton.

[Buck Sexton]

Welcome back into Clay and Buck. And I just want to say thank you so much, all of you, for sending in kind words about the book which I have out today, Manufacturing Delusion. It is very timely. There's a lot of history, there's a lot of research. There's some anecdotes from my time in the CIA. Just a few. It's not about that. But I threw some things in there. The CIA cleared them. I had to clear the entire book and I did. So that is really, that My, my focus today is getting as many views possible to get a copy of the book. Obviously get it on Amazon is the audiobook which I read myself. And I think you'll. Those of you like audiobooks. There you go. It'll be my voice doing the whole book for you. And you know, so far we're doing really well. There is this book out from Jon Meacham today. He's trying to rain on my parade, but because of you, I don't think that's gonna happen. But let's not let that smug communist who hates Trump and says it is inexcusable for you to have voted for him again said that on TV last year. Let's not let him get that number one slot for book sales today. It's all on you. I'm doing some other great shows and I really appreciate that. And it's funny, Clay. You really do in this business. You find out who your friends are at book launch time. It's a very interesting thing. There are a lot of people that'll be like, oh yeah, I love your stuff. Oh, yeah, buddy, whatever. But there are the people who say, send it to my producer and we'll give it some thought. And the people who are like, that's awesome for you, buddy. When do you want to come on? And I will tell you this, and I think you're the same way, Clay. We remember who's on what side of that equation, just like any of you would, trust me. It's interesting. You see who's you see who's for real and who is. Who belongs in the cheap seats.

[Clay Travis]

Well, look, this audience, to its credit, buys books in a substantial way. So you probably have noticed over the five years that we've been doing the show since. And again, we began the show talking about this. But today is the five year anniversary of Rush passing and we have a special one hour show that is up. And producer Alley said a super nice thing. She said, like both you and Buck are the kind of sons that Rush would have had if he had had kids. Which is a super complimentary nice thing to say from producer Ali and much of the staff that spent years and years working with Rush. Yeah, it's a very nice thing to say, but that's a credit to Rush in the show and the fact that people are intellectually curious. But you may well have noticed that we have a lot of authors on because it is hard to sell books and ideas matter and making strong arguments matters.

[Buck Sexton]

And so I think we have something, I think we have something of a, an obligation with a platform this big for to have people who are writing good. We need good books to be written about what we believe and about what matters to us. Those of us who see the world the way that we do. And we have a role to play in that. You know, it's, it's. And some other places are abandoning that role unless you're in a very narrow subset. And that's a shame. But this platform and many others like it, and I will say many of the independent big conservative names are having me on. They've had you on the past, Clay, and they also take that approach. So, you know, we can't have every book on or. This would be a, this would be just like a, this show would just be like a book club. Because everybody, I, I feel badly. I mean, I get, you get the same thing. I get. Literal boxes of books pile up at my. I don't know how they find. I guess the publishers know where I live, they find my home, they send it to my home address, and I refuse to ever throw a book in the trash, no matter whose book it is. So I have to find a home for this. I'll donate it to the library, I'll give it away to friends who want that particular author, etc. But I feel like I'm the custodian of all these books that I never asked for. I don't have enough room. I mean, you've, you've been in the studio with me here, Clay. I don't have enough bookshelves for the books that I already have and I, you know, I keep accruing more.

[Clay Travis]

We got a couple of funny emails by the way. I should, should hit VIP email from Matt. Hey Clay and Buck, just listening to you talk about the low IQ Democrats likely running for president in 28, AOC Newsom and, and, and others potentially including certainly Kamala Harris. What are your thoughts about Mark Kelly? Is he a smart guy? Is he running in 28? I think both Arizona senators will give it a shot. I would expect that he would run. I don't, I've not spent any time around him. I do know people who say that he is a smart guy and they like him, who I respect but I don't know anything at all about him. So I wouldn't denigrate him by saying that he's unintelligent. Certainly if you've won election in one of the seven toss up states, I mean Gretchen Whitmer is going to run. Josh Shapiro is going to run. That is a pretty strong argument that you would have some national appeal because you're already having to appeal to independence. Remember, Trump won. What did Trump win? Arizona by like six points? I think in 2026. I think of the toss up states, the seven that we talked about a lot in 2024, Arizona was basically the biggest win that anybody got. I mean Trump ran away with that and so they're now trying to run in states that maybe slanted towards the red. So I, I would be curious to see how he would do. Another email, by the way, from Bert. I've noticed you guys use the phrase back in the day quite often. What exactly does it mean? I'm 93 and I'm sure it does not mean the same to me as it does to you, you young whippersnappers. Well, thanks for the email. Yeah, back in the day for you could mean back in World War II, which is truly back in the day. But for Buck and I, I would say back in the day means 80s 90s, which is like recent history for, for you if you're 93.

[Buck Sexton]

Yes, I think that is definitely the case. And I guess we do use the term back in the day sometimes. Yeah, when I think back in the day, it's like the Spice Girls and the rise of hip hop and like the movie Clueless. Michael Jordan supremacy in the NBA. Like that's back in the day for me. So yeah, it's not that far back to be Our Bird is astute. Bird is correct. We have a different, different Timeline that we are working with.

[Clay Travis]

We should also mention as we are getting ready, we're talking all about the Texas primary season. You guys are going to decide a lot. If you look at the prediction markets right now, Democrats are favored to take back the House and Republicans are only about 60% to maintain control of the Senate. Look, the House is probably going to impeach Trump if they get taken back. I understand you guys can predict exactly what they will do. What I will say is the Senate, I mean, you guys know how hugely important the Senate can be for the last two years, particularly as it pertains to the Supreme Court, because we've got a lot of justices who are over 70 years old now. And as we saw happen with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, you never know, or Scalia for that matter, you never know when that moment is going to come. As soon as you are over the age of 70 and in particular, the risks just increase. And so I would say, look, we're still, you know, 10 months away, eight months away, nine months away from official verdicts coming down. But I do think the Senate, as much attention as we should put on the House, the Senate is by far the most significant of the, of the impacts that could happen in 2026. If Republicans lose control of the Senate, you lose the ability to get a lot done that has to do with the judiciary in a way that I don't know very many people have thought about. So I would even say some of the older right leaning Supreme Court justices, maybe it's time to start thinking about that a little bit. I mean, I just. In the same way, look, Kennedy, I thought was really smart. The way he stepped down. He got someone who was a former clerk appointed to take his, take his role. Uh, if you compare that with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the stakes can become quite significant. A lot of people looked back at Ruth Bader Ginsburg and said she should have stepped down when Obama could have named her replacement. To your point, Buck, we've talked about this. They bragged about what incredible physical condition she was in. They did stories on her workouts, and then she passed.

[Buck Sexton]

Bizarre.

[Clay Travis]

Yeah.

[Buck Sexton]

There was a cult of Ruth Bader Ginsburg as fitness influencer. And they would show these little. Did you actually see this Clay when they were doing.

[Clay Travis]

Oh, yeah, I watched it. Yeah.

[Buck Sexton]

Yeah.

[Clay Travis]

You.

[Buck Sexton]

You would look on like, like the main page of the Huffington Post, which at one point was a big live website. It doesn't even exist anymore, I don't know. And they'd show video of like Ruth Bader Ginsburg with half pound weights, like, barely raising forehead.

[Clay Travis]

They're like, yeah, get after it, Ruth.

[Buck Sexton]

Like, look at her beast mode. It was like a delusion, a manufactured delusion. The title of a fantastic book that is out today that all of you should go get a copy of. I'm gonna be relentless. Usually. Usually I get to rely on Clay to sell everything for us, which is great, or to promote everything for us, which is great. Today I have to promote damn it.

[Clay Travis]

Tomorrow you've got the whole show for yourself. I can't even imagine how many promotions you're going to be able to get in.

[Buck Sexton]

I totally forgot about that.

[Clay Travis]

I'm at Mar a Lago for the day in an event.

[Buck Sexton]

President not gonna wear your, your top hat and monocle.

[Clay Travis]

Clay. Oh, well, you know, I go with the big boss is I've been running around right now trying to make sure about what clothes I've got packed. I'm. I just need a personal person who just lays out everything that I'm supposed to wear because I have no idea what to wear to any event. I'm only going to be on one day and so. But I'm right now. I was out of breath.

[Buck Sexton]

Can I tell you something? You can. AI. This is another thing where AI is really. I, I guess I'm going to admit something now on the show. I've taken a photo before because I was curious, like, about whether something fit like a suit, whether a suit still fit me enough. And I really wanted it objective. AI, if you, if you use, like, you can go on Grok, take a photo or have someone take a photo of you and be like, does this suit fit the way that a men's like custom or tailored suit should fit? Clay. It will break it down to the. I mean, it's, it's like all of a sudden you have a guy named like Vincenzo who's like, hey, it's a little tired in the chest, a little loose in the, you know, put a.

[Clay Travis]

Little bit of weight on AI over Christmas break. I don't need, I don't need to.

[Buck Sexton]

Get a little, a little too snug. It's like it's pulling. And it's pulling because your gut is pulling. I'm like, hey, slow down a little bit. But I'm just saying it actually works very well. Like, you can ask it, you can even ask it for outfit advice. Guys, once you realize how. What a tool AI is for you. It is, it is. It's pretty incredible.

[Clay Travis]

I, I used, I used Grok seven different times. This morning getting ready just to answer different questions I did. I don't think I mentioned this yesterday Valentine's Day dinner. I mean as I was getting ready to go out wife hit me with is that what you're wearing? Not a good start to yeah, the devastating off the top rope wife, is that what you're wearing? I went I was in Florida over the weekend and I did not have a pair of pants. I did have shorts and so other than my track pants which are awesome from xxxy, great brand but not very fancy and so my wife was not happy with the options that that I had. And is that what you're wearing? Was the first thing I heard when I came out wearing what I thought was a great outfit to Valentine's Day dinner following the 911 attack. By the way, I don't know if you haven't noticed this yet Buck, but Super bowl next year is on Valentine's day Day. Super Bowl 61 is Valentine's Day I It's going to be the biggest breakup day in the history of mankind because a lot of women are going to find out that their boyfriends care way more about football than they do Celebrating that relationship following and probably some men, but a lot more women following the 911 attacks, New York City firefighter Daniel Foley assisted in the rescue and recovery adverts at Ground Zero. He didn't know then that his heroism would later cost him his life. Daniel spent months at Ground Zero searching for victims, including his own brother, firefighter Thomas Foley, who was killed in the attacks. Daniel's father also took part in the efforts at Ground Zero. He died years later from a rare 911 related leukemia. Daniel's death, like so many others, was also a direct result of 911 related cancer. He leaves behind his wife Carrie and their five children. Tunnel the towers paid the mortgage on the family's home and every day we see the toll that 911 continues to take on heroes and their families. Your donation today can make a world of difference to a family like the Foley's. It can provide a sense of security and stability in the face of uncertainty while also bringing hope. Join us in donating $11 a month to tunnel the towers at t2t.org that's t the number 2t.org.

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Closing up shop today on Clay and Buck and it is a great time to remind you all to get manufacturing delusion. My book which came out today. Get yourself a copy. I know you're like, Buck, you're talking about a lot. Yeah, it's published day and it took me two years to get here. So there we go. Let's rock it up those charts everybody. Why wouldn't you get a copy? Just think about it. Put on yourself, be like, I listen to this guy and sometimes he's pretty okay. Says some good things. I actually think you'll enjoy the book. People who are reading are like, wow, it's really good. Like, well thank you Clay. Is that a little bit. Is there a little bit of like a, you know, it's like when someone tells you wow, you've lost weight. You're like, yeah, but I didn't think I was like that fat before.

[Clay Travis]

Like I didn't know you noticed how fat I was until. Yeah, it's a little bit of faint praise, low expectations, you know, like, wow.

[Buck Sexton]

It actually is really well written. It's a good book. You actually wrote this? Well, yes, I actually wrote this. It's a Book go, go check it out. So go get your copy or get the audiobook of it too, which I did. And then Clay, you can go to now. Calls to vip, emails to all these good things because you are Clay is hanging out with Thurston Howell III tomorrow and company at Mar a Lago and abandoning us for the day. But he will come back after he has ordered some servants around and had a mint julep or two on the veranda. He will tell us or what's your favorite south side? Is that your country club drink? Like what's your what? When you're chilling out by the golf.

[Clay Travis]

Course, if it's not a beer, it's going to be an old Fashioned.

[Buck Sexton]

That will be your go to drink.

[Clay Travis]

Yeah.

[Buck Sexton]

Is the south side just a thing they talk about in like the Northeast? It's like a, it's like an iced tea with some kind of a booze in it, I think. I forget.

[Clay Travis]

I don't even know what south side.

[Buck Sexton]

That's what country club. Yeah. People at country clubs drink something called the south side. I thought.

[Clay Travis]

Anyway, yeah, we got a ton of talk back. Do you want me to hit him? Debbie says thank you for writing a book. Sacramento, Good morning to the both of you. And my love goes out to Resh Limbaugh. I listened to him when he was on KFBK here in Sacramento and all.

[Buck Sexton]

Of his updates and fun things that he did.

[Clay Travis]

And I just want to let Buck know that I bought his audiobook this morning. I am on the road a lot. It's hard for me to read a book, but I sure listen to a lot of them and his is my next one. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it. I'm sure it's going to be fantastic.

[Buck Sexton]

Thank you so much. I really, really, I really do appreciate that. And Clay knows you Blood, sweat and tears into these books and every person who reads it or buys 1:1 copy or downloads a really appreciate. By the way, Clay, a Southside is a classic refreshing gin cocktail. Gin, lime juice, simple syrup and mint. So similar. This is why I think a country. This is like the country club drink of choice. In the Northeast people have south sides, which is basically. It's almost like a minjula.

[Clay Travis]

Yeah, I'm not a huge gin guy. That wouldn't be the base. I like. I like bourbon. I like whiskey, like vodka. Okay, Tequila. But not a gin drinker so much.

[Buck Sexton]

But yeah, I would be tequila. And then there's like a hundred feet of empty space and then everything else I did pretty much if I'm going with a liquor.

[Clay Travis]

By the way, you're right. I appreciate her. So many people don't have time to read. And you did the podcast. I mean, you did the audiobook version of your book, which is great as well. Let's hit two of these real quick. Bill in Texas D. Hey, Clan Buck Bill from Hutto, Texas.

[Buck Sexton]

And I tell you what, if MAGA people were out shooting up schools and.

[Clay Travis]

Hockey games and whatever else churches, we'd.

[Buck Sexton]

Be hearing a huge outcry that MAGA people should have their guns taken away from them. And not likely we'll be hearing that about any trans, so just thought I'd mention it.

[Clay Travis]

They just pretend the trans shooters don't exist. It's 100% right. Podcast listener Mike also down in Texas.

[Buck Sexton]

E. Hey, this is Mike in Texas. You know, the pro trans people are always saying, if you don't let these people transition, they're going to kill themselves.

[Clay Travis]

Which is a lie.

[Buck Sexton]

But it seems like if we let them transition, they're going to kill everybody.

[Clay Travis]

Else and then possibly themselves.

[Buck Sexton]

Hmm.

[Clay Travis]

It's actually, unfortunately, what you're seeing from the evidence. There's a lot of truth to that. Thank you, guys. Buy bucks book. We'll be back tomorrow.

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