The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
Episode: Hour 3 - The Sickness
Date: October 20, 2025
Host: Clay Travis
Co-host: Buck Sexton (out for this hour)
Episode Overview
In this third hour of "The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show," Clay Travis hosts solo while Buck attends a doctor's appointment. The main theme revolves around cultural and political divides in America, highlighted by reactions to the "No Kings" protest, the current state of the Democrat party, and a specific controversy involving a Chicago elementary school teacher's public celebration of violence. The episode blends serious political analysis, personal anecdotes, and a spirited debate on the acceptable boundaries of teachers' behavior in and out of the classroom. Light-hearted moments and pop culture references keep the tone energetic despite heavy subject matter.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. "No Kings" Protest and Cultural Divide
[02:37]–[13:45]
- Clay reflects on how America feels like "two different countries," illustrated by the option to either enjoy a beautiful Saturday watching college football or protest the supposed rise of "kings" (meaning Trump).
- He skewers the logic of Democrats hosting anti-monarchy protests after a sweeping Trump victory, arguing the DNC is the true "party of kings" for its history of controlling nominations:
- “If you're in a position of prominence, the DNC will do whatever it takes... That would have to be a moment of thought, I would think, if you had a functional brain.” (Clay Travis, [04:30])
- The protest is dismissed as ineffective and composed mostly of "old hippie losers" who, in Clay’s view, fail to realize how the party has changed since the 1960s.
- “Just a lot of old hippie losers. I actually felt sorry for them...” ([07:10], referencing Joe Rogan’s description)
2. The Chicago Teacher Controversy and "The Sickness"
[11:45]–[19:00], [22:28]–[26:00]
- Clay describes a viral incident: An elementary school teacher in Chicago appears on video miming the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk during the protest.
- He laments the moral inversion where teachers face immediate termination for legal activities (like an OnlyFans account) but are seemingly protected when engaging in extreme, violent political displays.
- “Which would you rather have?... How is this woman not immediately fired by the city of Chicago?” ([15:30])
- Raises concerns about the long-term impact on children and wider society:
- “That’s the sickness I’m troubled by... How in the world can we live alongside people that celebrate assassinations in public?” ([17:50])
- Contrasts conservative reactions to potential violence against liberal figures, arguing his audience would condemn such behavior:
- “If something happened to Rachel Maddow... I would be horrified. I certainly wouldn’t celebrate it.” ([17:57])
3. Standards for Public School Teachers: Morality, Free Speech & Employment
[26:00]–[35:00], [41:00]–[44:00]
- Clay draws comparisons between being fired for public displays of violence and for side jobs like OnlyFans or being a Hooters waitress, asserting that clear conduct standards exist for teachers even when activities are legal.
- “We have a standard of other jobs... that from a moral perspective, we would say, ‘Hey, I don’t think you can do that and teach third graders too.’” ([28:41])
- Emphasizes that in his own companies, he would immediately fire anyone publicly celebrating an assassination, despite a generally liberal approach to speech.
4. New York City Politics and Broader Political Analysis
[27:00]–[31:15]
- Clay discusses the upcoming NYC mayoral race, referencing how, in his view, both leading candidates are disastrous ("the best two options are both awful"), but predicts the fallout could pave the way for Republican wins in the state.
- “I think Elise Stefanik has a chance to win in 2026 if Momdani is mayor of New York City.” ([32:00])
- Shares a surprising stat: New York was closer to turning red than Texas or Florida were to turning blue in 2024.
5. Listener Call: Where Should Lines Be Drawn for Teachers?
[41:00]–[44:50]
- “Dan from Virginia Beach” calls in to debate Clay, arguing people should be free to have any second job, including stripping or working at Hooters, so long as they're effective in class.
- “I dated a lady that put herself through college, and she was a stripper... She's a third grade teacher... now.” (Dan, [41:40])
- Clay pushes back, referencing “morals clauses” in teaching contracts and parental expectations:
- “I don’t think most kindergarten teachers would be permitted to be a Hooters girl and also teach kindergarten.” ([43:25])
- Humorous exchange ensues about the societal boundaries for teachers, with Dan offering a tongue-in-cheek response:
- “If you ended up at the strip club and your daughter's kindergarten teacher was on the stripper pole... was she worth the price of admission?” (Dan, [44:35])
6. Light Moments, Trump Anecdote, and Pop Culture
[38:23]–[41:00]
- Clay shares a comical moment from Trump’s meeting with the Australian Prime Minister, referencing a “Mad Men” quote:
- Trump is informed an Australian ambassador said unkind things about him and responds with indifference, paralleled by Don Draper's line: “I don’t think about you at all.”
- Clay plugs his upcoming charity book “Balls” and jokes about Google search results.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Political Reality
- “You could have decided on that October 18th, beautiful, perfect weather day… ‘Hey, I’m going to kick back and I’m going to watch college football all day… Or you could go out and walk around and protest kings.’” (Clay Travis, [03:58])
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On the Democrat Party
- “The Democrat Party is actually the party of kings… If you’re in a position of prominence, the DNC will do whatever it takes…” (Clay Travis, [04:37])
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On the Chicago Teacher
- “She celebrates clearly on camera, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, elementary school teacher in Chicago.… How many tens of thousands, maybe even hundreds of thousands of elementary school teachers… feel the exact same?” (Clay Travis, [14:54])
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On Morality and Employment
- “If I had had an employee publicly celebrate Charlie Kirk’s assassination, I would have fired him or her on the spot instantaneously.” (Clay Travis, [26:40])
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Caller Dan’s Perspective
- “I dated a lady that put herself through college, and she was a stripper. She’s a third-grade teacher in the city of Detroit now.… Just as long as she doesn’t come to me and say, ‘Hey, guess what? I work at Hooters. Here’s the 50% off.’ She can do whatever she wants.” (Dan, [41:40] & [44:02])
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On Drawing the Line
- “If you are working as a stripper and OnlyFans model, those are legal jobs. But you probably also are not going to be permitted to be a teacher.” (Clay Travis, [44:35])
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Pop Culture Reference
- “Remember that great scene in Mad Men… Don Draper just turns back to him and says, ‘I don’t think about you at all.’ Which is just the ultimate devastation of man.” (Clay Travis, [39:30])
Timestamps for Important Segments
- [02:37] – Clay’s opening monologue on the “No Kings” protest and how the DNC acts like “kings.”
- [11:45] – The Chicago teacher mimics assassination at protest—“the sickness.”
- [15:30] – Discussing standards for firing teachers and cultural double standards.
- [27:00] – Analysis of New York City mayoral race and implications for 2026.
- [38:52] – Trump and the Australian ambassador exchange (“Mad Men” quote).
- [41:00] – Caller Dan defends teachers holding adult entertainment jobs.
- [44:35] – Clay and Dan’s humorous back-and-forth.
- [46:15] – Show closes; Clay hypes upcoming book "Balls."
Tone and Style
The episode maintains a lively, conversational, and often comedic tone even when addressing serious societal concerns. Clay’s language is blunt, irreverent, and appeals directly to the values and sensibilities of his audience, peppered with pop culture nods and personal anecdotes.
Summary
Hour 3 of "The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show" navigates the growing divides in American culture, using the backdrop of the "No Kings" protest and a controversial Chicago teacher’s viral actions. Clay argues that the Democratic Party has become anti-democratic in practice, humorously deconstructs generational protest culture, and spotlights what he characterizes as a profound moral sickness in tolerating the celebration of violence. Spirited listener calls, a debate about morality clauses, and a bit of comic relief from political and pop culture moments give listeners a mix of cultural analysis, outrage, and irreverence—with the promise that the conversation will continue in future episodes.