The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Episode: Weekly Review With Clay and Buck - Hour 3 - "Where Are All the Good Men?"

Date: November 29, 2025
Host: Clay Travis
Key Guest: Congressman Chip Roy (TX)
Main Theme: The evolving dynamics of gender roles, relationships, and societal expectations, with insights into current politics, economics, and cultural change.

Overview

In this hour, Clay Travis explores the question “Where Are All the Good Men?” through lively discussion, listener call-ins, and a featured political interview. He addresses modern dating dynamics, the shifting expectations between men and women, cultural changes since the mid-20th century, and how these trends relate to broader topics like family formation, economics, and politics. The episode blends humor and candid social commentary with direct listener engagement and a segment with Congressman Chip Roy covering Texas politics and national issues.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Leaked Texts, Democrat Party Identity (03:05–06:08)

• Clay comments on viral, leaked texts from Senator Ruben Gallego (AZ):
  • Gallego laments the Democrat Party’s loss of its “fun” identity, suggesting it’s become the “not fun party” that no longer lets “men be men, women be hot.”
  • “We used to be the party of sex, drugs and rock and roll. Now Dem women look like Dem men and Dem men look like women.”
    (Clay, quoting Gallego at 05:02)
  • Clay raises the ethics of leaking private texts, suggesting Gallego’s might be “leaked intentionally” for positive spin, hinting at a potential presidential run.
  • Sets the stage for the main hour’s topic by highlighting growing cultural divides about gender roles and identity.

2. Listener Call: Dating Dynamics and “Where Are the Good Men?” (06:08–08:04)

• Caller Christie discusses the state of dating:

  • Argues many single women are overlooked because men have become too “picky,” often holding out for unrealistic standards.
  • “There’s a lot of us who are decent women...There was a point where there were a lot of women that were just being overlooked. Not that they didn’t want relationships, but it takes two.” (Christie, 07:06)
  • Critiques men not being willing to settle, even when they themselves are “average guys.”

• Clay’s response:

  • Clay brings in historical perspective with humor:
    • "I guarantee you guys finished storming the beaches of Normandy fighting Nazis, and they came back and women were like, 'there's just no good men around.'" (08:04)
  • Suggests complaints about “no good men” are not new, but the dynamic has shifted due to technology and dating apps.
  • Observes that men are now “afraid of approaching girls” and leverage social media/DMs instead of in-person conversation.

3. Hookup Culture & “Girl Boss” Narrative (08:04–12:30)

• Clay’s provocative analysis:
  • He contends that so-called female empowerment has, unintentionally, created a dating culture that fulfills “every male fantasy from the 1960s,” with easy sex and less expectation of commitment.
    • “If you went back in time to 1962 and told single guys about Tinder or Instagram DMs—no dinner, no commitment, just unlimited options—they would have thought that was a dream world.” (08:44)
  • Argues this “buffet” of no-strings sex might not actually benefit most women, despite being sold as empowerment.
  • Clay jokes about “shotgun weddings” and more traditional expectations, noting:
    • “We’ve created this world where women have been convinced that all of their choices actually fulfill every male fantasy from the 1960s and certainly the 1940s and 1930s. You don’t even have to buy a girl a meal. All you gotta do is send a drunk Instagram dm and girls are just chasing boys.” (09:57)
  • Men, he says, have little incentive to settle—thanks to having “a phone in his hand and he can text 60 girls simultaneously and one of them is going to respond. The buffet is always open.” (12:10)
  • Discusses biological differences:
    • “Women have a limited number of eggs...They should be selective. Men were like a machine gun, just firing off in every direction.” (11:01)
  • Clay admits his view is tongue-in-cheek but serious, expressing concern over declining birth rates and family formation.

4. Family Dynamics & Cultural Consequences (12:30–13:45)

• Clay references historical shifts in family structure, specifically in Black communities:
  • “Civil Rights Era and pre-civil rights era, Black kids overwhelmingly grew up with mom and dad both present. Post-civil rights, huge majorities without dads present. Why did pre-racist America do a better job of preserving the Black family?” (13:45)
  • Suggests cultural change is a key factor and that these shifts affect American society at large.

5. Interview: Congressman Chip Roy on Texas Politics and National Issues (26:14–37:34)

Rivalry Week and Travel Talk (26:14–27:59)

• Playful discussion of Texas A&M vs. University of Texas football, family rivalries, and the struggle of airplane seat recliners.

Texas Campaign and Policy Priorities (28:23–33:43)

• Roy discusses campaigning for Texas Attorney General:
  • Focus on border security, crime, Sharia law concerns, affordability, and economic recovery.
  • Drawing economic parallels with the Reagan era:
    • “Yeah, we’re nine, ten months in...We passed a big beautiful bill. We’ve cut taxes, we’re deregulating, we’re strengthening our military, we’re getting sanity back. We’ve got to have a little patience.” (29:27)
  • Emphasizes the challenge of communicating future-oriented recovery to voters who are hurting now.
  • “It might not be the case, unfortunately, that everybody can see how much work Trump has done by next year...When I go to Subway, and it cost me nearly 30 bucks for me and my son to go...Things just cost more than it seems like they should.” (30:17–31:36)
  • Advocates for “safety, security, sovereignty, strength, confidence, and something you’re proud of.” (33:10)

Breaking News: Trump’s Push for Russia–Ukraine Peace (33:43–36:13)

• Clay reads Trump’s new post about progress toward peace between Russia and Ukraine, including plans for high-level meetings with Putin and Zelensky.
• Roy’s assessment:
  • “If anybody can, the president can...He has been committed and resolved to peace...Do I know this is going to work out? No...But who do you want running the country? Do you want someone who wants to continue war...or do you want to find a way to get this to peace?” (34:48–36:09)

Thanksgiving Traditions (36:13–37:34)

• Clay and Roy close out their segment with a lighthearted draft of favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
  • Congressman Roy’s pick: fried okra.
    • “My wife literally makes the best of it anywhere in the world. It’s fried okra.” (36:26)
  • Both share traditions and plans for the holiday.

6. Listener Reactions & Callbacks (43:06–44:40)

• Call from Cindy (Virginia):
  • Humorously claims, “All the men today are gay, okay? That’s why we can’t find a good man. It’s like picking through a haystack...” (43:06)
• Call from Mike (North Carolina):
  • Tall man’s rant against airplane recliners, echoing earlier travel complaints.
• Emails:
  • “Clay, I think you were reading my biography. Graduated ’61, join the Navy, shotgun wedding, 63rd anniversary in January...Was a Playboy subscriber back in the day. Got a good laugh...” (44:10)
  • Joe (East Tennessee): “Women have created this nightmare. We need guys to be strong fathers to kids...Women set the standard for what guys get away with sexually...” (44:50)
• Ongoing banter with listeners about Trump greenlighting movie sequels, top pick being "My Cousin Vinnie."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “What has been sold as female empowerment is actually every man's sexual fantasy from the 1950s and 1960s in real life today.”
  (Clay Travis, 10:57)

• “Men are often stupid. They don’t want to commit. They want to fire off in every direction.”
  (Clay Travis, 11:17)

• “You tell a guy there’s an orgy in a bathroom, a bunch of dudes are showing up. Chicks are all right. What if you went back in time when Playboy magazine was first created...”
  (Clay Travis, 11:35)

• “If anybody can [end the Russia-Ukraine war], the president can...He’s been committed and resolved to peace...”
  (Rep. Chip Roy, 34:48)

• “My wife literally makes the best of it anywhere in the world. It’s fried okra.”
  (Rep. Chip Roy, 36:26)

• “All the men today are gay, okay? That’s why we can’t find a good man.”
  (Cindy, Virginia caller, 43:06)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Leaked Ruben Gallego text & Democrat Party critique: 03:05–06:08
• Caller Christie on dating and men: 06:08–08:04
• Clay on hookup culture & expectations: 08:04–13:45
• Historical perspective on family formation: 13:45
• Interview w/ Rep. Chip Roy – sports & politics: 26:14–37:34
• Trump’s Ukraine peace plan breaking news: 33:43–36:13
• Thanksgiving food draft: 36:13–37:34
• Callers & listener email reactions: 43:06–45:52

Tone and Style

• Candid, humorous, and conversational.
• Willingness to discuss controversial topics bluntly, with self-aware jokes and acknowledgment of ruffling feathers.
• Encourages and reads audience feedback, keeping the tone lively and engaging.

Summary Takeaway

Clay Travis, in his signature blend of humor and straight talk, uses this episode to dissect modern gender roles and relationship challenges, arguing that shifts intended to empower women may have swung the culture toward a version of "every man's fantasy" instead. Through listener input and a slate of cultural and political topics—including the Russia-Ukraine conflict—this hour blends social critique, personal anecdotes, and political conversation, making the discussion about “where all the good men have gone” as much about society at large as about individual relationships.