The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show: Hour 3 - Making Showers Great Again

Release Date: April 10, 2025
Host: Clay Travis and Buck Sexton
Network: Premiere Networks
Podcast Description: Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics, and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with engaging conversations and opinions.

1. Economic Landscape: Inflation and the Stock Market

Inflation Trends
Clay Travis opens the discussion at [00:00] by highlighting the positive shift in the economy, noting that the inflation rate has softened to 2.4%, with the average cost of goods dropping by 0.1% in the latest month. He emphasizes that the Federal Reserve's target inflation rate is 2%, suggesting that nearing this benchmark could lead to a reduction in interest rates for mortgages, cars, and student loans. Travis states:

“If we are near 2% inflation, then the overall rates, interest rates that all of us pay on mortgages, on cars, on student loans, all the interest rates in theory could come down as inflation has come back down.” [02:00]

Stock Market Movements
The hosts discuss the volatile stock market, mentioning a historic point total driven by the massive gains the previous day. Despite a 10% gain yesterday, the market experienced a 3% dip on the reporting day due to profit-taking. Travis advises against day trading, emphasizing the overall positive trend from historically high inflation numbers. He remarks:

“It’s one of the greatest point totals in the history of the United States stock market.” [03:30]

2. Trade War Escalations: Tariffs and China

Tariffs Against China
Travis shifts focus to the ongoing trade battle between the U.S. and China. President Trump has increased tariffs to 145%, isolating China further in the global tariff landscape. This aggressive stance is part of a broader strategy to pressure China economically.

Impact on Hollywood and Cultural Exchange
In a related discussion, Trump addresses China's retaliatory measures against American films. When questioned about China's decision to limit the number of American movies shown, Trump responds dismissively:

“I think I've heard of worse things.” [32:07]

Travis finds Trump's reaction humorous and indicative of the broader tensions affecting cultural exchanges between the two nations.

3. Legislative Developments: House Budget Resolution

The hosts report that the House of Representatives has passed the budget resolution, moving it to the Senate for consideration. This resolution aims to address the extension of the Trump tax cuts, which were set to expire at the end of 2025. Travis describes the bill as "big" and "beautiful," indicating optimism about its potential to improve the national budget.

4. Personal Updates: Buck Sexton's Expectant Parenthood

Buck Sexton and his wife, Carrie, are anticipating the birth of their first child. The show updates listeners at [07:50] that Sexton is in the hospital, with the birth expected either on the day of the episode's release or shortly thereafter. Travis expresses his well-wishes and mentions he will be guest-hosting on Fox and Friends over the weekend:

“We are certainly wishing praying for him and Carrie to have a flawless delivery here on baby boy number one, which is due potentially today, maybe tomorrow.” [27:00]

5. CNN Town Hall Controversy: Misgendering and Party Dissatisfaction

Incident Overview
A significant portion of the episode critiques a recent CNN town hall featuring Senator Bernie Sanders. During the event, an attendee, Grace Thomas, a local civil rights attorney and Democrat, was misgendered by anchor Anderson Cooper. She requested the use of they/them pronouns, leading to noticeable discomfort among the hosts.

Travis's Critique of CNN and the Democratic Party
Clay Travis vehemently criticizes Anderson Cooper and the Democratic Party's handling of gender identity issues, suggesting that such missteps contribute to declining support among men. He states:

“This is why Democrats are collapsing. I really do think this crazy gender universe.” [07:50]

Travis argues that the party's focus on gender identity alienates male voters, citing confusion and perceived disingenuousness around pronoun usage as key factors in the loss of support.

6. Speculations on Michelle and Barack Obama’s Relationship

Travis delves into personal speculation regarding Michelle and Barack Obama's relationship. He discusses Michelle Obama's absence from significant events, such as Jimmy Carter's funeral and Donald Trump's inauguration, suggesting potential marital discord. Travis paints a narrative of disrespect and distancing, claiming:

“I think Michelle Obama doesn't like Barack Obama. I think that she is, like, basically throwing fits by not doing public events and then trying to blame other people.” [16:49]

He criticizes Michelle Obama for not attending events and speculates on the implications for their marriage, portraying a strained relationship influenced by political and personal disagreements.

7. Trump's Initiative: Making Showers Great Again

Issue with Shower Restrictors
Trump has taken a personal interest in reforming shower systems, specifically targeting water restrictors installed by developers. He argues that these restrictors waste water and inconvenience users, particularly in maintaining hair quality. During a Cabinet meeting, Trump elaborates:

“I like to take a nice shower to take care of my beautiful hair. I have to stand under the shower for 15 minutes till it gets wet.” [16:49]

Travis's Supportive Commentary
Clay Travis endorses Trump's initiative, reminiscing about older shower systems that provided a stronger water flow. He humorously suggests that improving shower functionality could appeal to voters and even aid Trump's political prospects.

“Trump trying to make showers great again because no shower head really works. It's almost worth buying an old house just so you can have a showerhead where you can actually get wet.” [16:49]

8. Aviation Incident: American Airlines Planes Collision

During the episode, Travis briefly reports a notable incident at Reagan National Airport, where two American Airlines planes collided on the ground. This event raises concerns about airport safety and operational protocols, especially given the airport's high traffic volume and limited runways.

9. Podcast Network Enhancements

Travis announces additions to the Clay and Buck Podcast Network, welcoming new contributors like David Rutherford, a former Navy SEAL. He highlights the expansion of the network with diverse voices, including podcasters like Tudor Dixon and Carol Markowitz, aiming to provide a broader range of content for listeners.

10. Closing Remarks: Stock Market Final Updates and Listener Engagement

As the trading day concludes, the hosts note that the stock market remains down by approximately 3%, following yesterday's significant gains. They acknowledge listener feedback and play selected listener clips, maintaining an interactive and community-focused atmosphere.

Notable Quotes:

• Inflation and Interest Rates:
  “If we are near 2% inflation, then the overall rates, interest rates that all of us pay on mortgages, on cars, on student loans, all the interest rates in theory could come down as inflation has come back down.” – Clay Travis [02:00]

• CNN Town Hall Misgendering:
  “This is why Democrats are collapsing. I really do think this crazy gender universe.” – Clay Travis [07:50]

• Trump on Showers:
  “I have to stand under the shower for 15 minutes till it gets wet.” – Donald Trump [16:49]

• Trump on China and Movies:
  “I think I've heard of worse things.” – Donald Trump [32:07]

Conclusion

In this episode of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, the hosts navigate a range of topics from economic indicators and international trade tensions to critiques of media practices and personal speculations on public figures. Central to the discussion is the interplay between political strategies and societal issues, particularly focusing on how gender identity debates may be influencing political allegiances. Additionally, personal updates regarding Buck Sexton’s forthcoming fatherhood and the expansion of their podcast network add a relatable dimension to the show's political and economic discourse. Throughout, Clay Travis maintains a critical and often humorous perspective, encouraging listeners to engage thoughtfully with current events.