The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show: Hour 3 - "Saving the Republic!" Release Date: March 28, 2025

In this engaging third hour of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, hosts Clay Travis and Buck Sexton delve deep into the current state of the entertainment industry, the decline of major corporations like Disney, and the broader implications for American culture and politics. Featuring insightful conversations with guest Kirk Cameron and political commentator Steve Hilton, the episode offers a blend of humor, critical analysis, and calls to action aimed at "saving the republic."

1. Introduction and Guest Introduction

Timestamp: [00:30] - [00:58]

The hour kicks off with Buck Sexton introducing the guest, Kirk Cameron, an actor known for his role in Growing Pains and his recent endeavors in creating family-friendly entertainment. The hosts express their admiration for Kirk's work and set the stage for a conversation about the current entertainment landscape.

• Buck Sexton: "We've got Kirk Cameron joining us. He wants to talk to us about an alternative to Disney."

2. The Decline of Disney and Shift in Family Entertainment

Timestamp: [00:58] - [04:54]

Kirk Cameron shares his perspective on Disney's recent struggles, attributing the decline to the incorporation of "woke" content that alienates traditional audiences. He emphasizes the importance of returning to wholesome, virtue-based programming and introduces his new project, a children’s show titled Iggy and Mr. Kirk.

• Kirk Cameron: "When you take a beloved classic like that and you strip it of what's good and, and true and beautiful and replace it with people who are promoting all this woke garbage, people don't want to be a part of it."

Clay Travis probes Kirk on the possibility of a resurgence of the 80s and 90s style of universal family entertainment, expressing hope for a return to content that appeals broadly without heavy political undertones.

• Clay Travis: "Could we be potentially headed more towards that era, the 80s, the 90s, when the goal was to try to entertain as many people as possible?"

Kirk remains optimistic, despite acknowledging the current chaos, and stresses the role of parents in imparting values through everyday interactions.

• Kirk Cameron: "We've got the opportunity to actually teach them what's good and true and wholesome and right in our homes."

3. Moving to Nashville: A Hub for Diverse and Wholesome Entertainment

Timestamp: [04:54] - [07:19]

Clay and Kirk discuss Kirk's recent move to Nashville, highlighting the city's burgeoning scene for creators who value diverse and wholesome content. Kirk notes the presence of like-minded individuals and organizations, such as The Daily Wire and faith-based filmmakers, which fosters a supportive environment for his projects.

• Kirk Cameron: "There’s the Daily Wire folks right up here... You end up having these really cool conversations with a lot of people."

Kirk appreciates Nashville's community, contrasting it with the traditional entertainment hubs of New York and Los Angeles, and expresses gratitude for the creative freedom it offers.

4. The Emergence of Independent Content Creation

Timestamp: [07:19] - [10:42]

Buck Sexton highlights the importance of creators like Kirk establishing their own platforms, such as Brave, to offer alternatives to mainstream media. Kirk explains that advancements in technology have democratized content creation, allowing creators to produce and distribute their work without relying on major studios.

• Kirk Cameron: "You can live anywhere now and you can be a content creator. You don’t have to be in Hollywood under the contract of a big studio."

Kirk also critiques big companies like Disney, suggesting that their decline is partly due to external pressures from funds influenced by political ideologies, making it challenging to cater to their traditional customer base.

• Kirk Cameron: "These big companies, they're not operating just off of the profits from the customers... They're actually operating off of these giant funds that give them capital."

5. Disney’s Reputation and Legacy

Timestamp: [10:42] - [13:28]

Clay poses a hypothetical scenario to Kirk, asking how Walt Disney would perceive the modern Disney corporation. Kirk confidently asserts that Walt Disney would be appalled by the current state of the company, contrasting it with the original vision of creating "the happiest place on earth."

• Kirk Cameron: "Walt Disney reacting to Snow White today... he would lose his mind because... it should be the happiest place on earth."

Clay concurs, emphasizing the stark difference between Disney's past and present, and lamenting the erosion of the brand's foundational values.

6. Promoting Brave and Alternative Shows

Timestamp: [13:28] - [14:18]

Kirk introduces Brave, his streaming platform, and promotes his new show Iggy and Mr. Kirk. He highlights the platform's focus on "good, true, and wholesome" content designed for children aged 4 to 8, ensuring parents can trust the programming without second thoughts.

• Kirk Cameron: "You can watch the first three episodes of my new kids TV show, Iggy and Mr. Kirk for free."

7. Audience Interaction and Lighthearted Banter

Timestamp: [14:18] - [19:24]

The conversation shifts to audience interactions, where callers share personal anecdotes and humorous exchanges unfold between Clay and Buck. Topics include challenges with driving big SUVs as shorter individuals and playful teasing about driving skills.

• Mary: "I've been driving some version of an SUV or 12 passenger van for the last 30 years."
• Buck Sexton: "How tall are you?"
• Clay Travis: "You're like my wife? For people who are 52 driving big SUVs, this is like a major issue that nobody talks about."

8. Featured Guest: Steve Hilton on California’s Decline

Timestamp: [20:47] - [30:15]

Political commentator Steve Hilton joins the show to discuss his new book, Califalure: Reversing the Ruin of America's Worst Run State. He critically examines California’s governance under Governor Gavin Newsom, highlighting issues such as high poverty rates, exorbitant housing costs, and poor management of public resources like firefighting.

• Steve Hilton: "California has the highest rate of poverty, the highest housing cost, the lowest home ownership, highest cost for gas, electricity, water... It’s a disaster."

Hilton attributes these problems to ideological governance and emphasizes the need for grassroots movements to reclaim and revitalize the state's political landscape.

• Steve Hilton: "We need to start making our own schools, our own companies, our own everything."

He shares success stories from local political shifts, such as Huntington Beach’s council going from a strong Democratic majority to a complete Republican takeover, demonstrating the potential for change.

• Steve Hilton: "In four years, that city has gone from 6:1 Democrat control to 7:0 Republican."

9. Impact of Policy Decisions on Public Safety and Environment

Timestamp: [27:29] - [28:09]

Clay raises concerns about California's handling of natural disasters, like wildfires, questioning whether policy failures have influenced voter behavior. Steve responds by advocating for active campaigning and recalls to hold corrupt officials accountable, citing Karen Bass as a target for recall efforts.

• Clay Travis: "Putting out fires seems like maybe the number one thing that people would expect the government to be capable of."
• Steve Hilton: "I'm working with Nicole Shanahan on a recall campaign for Karen Bass... This is what we need to show across California."

10. Promoting Action and Future Endeavors

Timestamp: [28:09] - [30:15]

Steve Hilton encourages listeners to engage in political activism to reverse California’s decline, sharing positive examples of effective conservative leadership in smaller cities as a blueprint for broader change. He underscores the urgency of addressing ideological extremism to restore common sense and effective governance.

• Steve Hilton: "If we can do it there in Los Angeles for Karen Bass, I think that's a very encouraging sign that people are ready for change."

Clay and Buck commend Steve’s efforts and promote his book, inviting listeners to support the movement towards political and cultural restoration.

11. Closing Remarks and Final Banter

Timestamp: [30:15] - [38:56]

The episode concludes with playful exchanges between Clay and Buck, discussing their personal lives, upcoming events, and lighthearted teasing about driving and sports preferences. They also mention engaging with the audience through subscriber interactions and upcoming episodes.

• Buck Sexton: "Not all heroes wear capes, Clay."
• Clay Travis: "I will get a really good tan in the process."

The hosts reinforce their commitment to building a community-driven platform aimed at fostering positive cultural change, blending serious discussions with relatable humor and personal anecdotes.

Key Takeaways

• Critique of Mainstream Media: Both hosts and guests criticize mainstream companies like Disney for deviating from their original family-friendly values in favor of politically charged content.

• Rise of Independent Platforms: There's a significant emphasis on the importance of independent content creation platforms like Brave, which prioritize wholesome and value-driven programming.

• Political and Cultural Reclamation: The discussion extends beyond entertainment to encompass the need for political activism and grassroots movements to address and reverse ideological extremism in governance, particularly highlighting California as a case study.

• Community and Parental Responsibility: Emphasis is placed on the role of parents and communities in shaping the values and entertainment consumed by the younger generation, advocating for a return to "American goodness" and character education.

• Calls to Action: Listeners are encouraged to support alternative media platforms, engage in political processes, and hold elected officials accountable to foster a healthier, more balanced societal landscape.

Notable Quotes:

• Kirk Cameron ([00:58]): "When you take a beloved classic like that and you strip it of what's good and, and true and beautiful and replace it with people who are promoting all this woke garbage, people don't want to be a part of it."

• Clay Travis ([02:47]): "Could we be potentially headed more towards that era, the 80s, the 90s, when the goal was to try to entertain as many people as possible with generally wholesome ideas about innate American goodness?"

• Steve Hilton ([20:47]): "California has the highest rate of poverty, the highest housing cost, the lowest home ownership, highest cost for gas, electricity, water... It’s a disaster."

• Kirk Cameron ([11:04]): "Walt Disney reacting to Snow White today... he would lose his mind because... it should be the happiest place on earth."

This episode of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show offers a thorough exploration of the intersection between media, culture, and politics, urging listeners to reflect on the current state of American entertainment and governance while inspiring action towards meaningful change.