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Verdict with Ted Cruz

Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Sep 18 2025

Verdict with Ted Cruz

Premiere Networks

Daily News, News, News Commentary, Politics

4.643.4K Ratings

🗓️ 18 September 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

Consequence Culture A deep dive into the media firestorm surrounding the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following controversial remarks about the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. Clay and Buck break down the timeline of events, beginning with Kimmel’s inflammatory comment, the backlash from affiliate networks like Nexstar and Sinclair, and the broader implications for free speech, cancel culture, and media accountability. The hosts explore how Kimmel’s statement, which falsely implied political motivations behind Kirk’s murder, triggered a wave of affiliate boycotts and public outrage. They analyze the role of corporate media, particularly ABC and Disney, in navigating the fallout, and highlight the demands from Sinclair for a public apology and donation to Turning Point USA before considering reinstatement of the show. Eric Trump Calls In An exclusive interview with Eric Trump, son of current President Donald Trump. The hour centers around the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with Eric Trump sharing his personal reaction and reflecting on Kirk’s legacy and impact on youth political engagement. The discussion highlights the cultural and political ramifications of Kirk’s death, emphasizing the resilience of the conservative movement and the importance of preserving free speech and American values. Eric Trump also discusses his new book, Under Siege: My Family’s Fight to Save Our Nation, detailing the relentless legal and media attacks on the Trump family and organization. He recounts the unprecedented number of subpoenas, social media censorship, and political persecution they faced, framing it as a broader assault on conservative voices and constitutional freedoms. The conversation underscores President Trump’s historic political comeback, culminating in a state dinner with the King and Queen of England—an event hailed as one of the greatest honors of his life and a symbol of renewed global respect for American leadership. The hour also covers the indefinite suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, with commentary suggesting declining ratings and controversial content as contributing factors. The hosts and callers explore the double standards in media and entertainment, contrasting the outrage over Kimmel’s suspension with the muted response to Kirk’s assassination. Woke Virus Inoculation The erosion of Western civilization under the influence of woke ideology, the role of religion in shaping moral behavior, and the importance of defending foundational American principles. President Trump’s remarks at the state dinner are highlighted for their emphasis on Anglo-American unity, liberty, and shared heritage. Listeners are encouraged to support Turning Point USA and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, with Eric Trump pledging a portion of his book proceeds to continue Charlie Kirk’s mission. The hour concludes with reflections on the cultural shift in business and media, the hypocrisy of corporate elites, and the enduring strength of the Trump movement. Free Speech and Boobs Clay explains why he doesn't support cancel culture and recalls his own cancellation by CNN over his statement about free speech and boobs.

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0:00.0

This is an I-Heart podcast.

0:04.0

What I told people, I was making a podcast about Benghazi.

0:08.5

Nine times out of ten, they called me a masochist, rolled their eyes, or just asked, why?

0:15.1

Benghazi, the truth became a web of lies.

0:18.5

From prologue projects and Pushkin Industries, this is Fiasco, Benghazi.

0:23.9

What difference at this point does it make?

0:27.4

Listen to Fiasco, Benghazi, in the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:34.2

Welcome to today's edition of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show podcast.

0:39.3

Welcome in Clay Travis Buck Sexton Show, Thursday edition of the program.

0:44.3

We hope all of you are having fantastic starts to your day so far,

0:48.6

and we hopefully are going to make it a little bit better as we roll through the Thursday edition of this program.

0:56.1

Let's jump right into it. Peter Navarro, by the way, going to join us in the third hour of the program about going to prison.

1:03.1

The timing on that, certainly interesting, given everything that's going on in the climate as it pertains to criminal investigations and the political

1:14.0

sort of universe that is surrounding all of those.

1:19.2

But we began with news that hit last night as I was in the process of flying back home.

1:25.0

I'm texting with Buck.

1:26.9

We first hear that there is going to be some of these different affiliate stations

1:33.2

that carry the Jimmy Kimmel show on ABC that are refusing to carry it. And maybe let me take a step

1:42.0

back. For those of you who have not been following this story,

1:45.2

let me kind of lay it out for you.

1:47.1

On Monday, and you can correct me if I get any of these facts wrong,

1:50.2

Buck, on Monday, Jimmy Kimmel made a joke,

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