Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Aug 12 2025
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
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4.3 • 11.1K Ratings
🗓️ 12 August 2025
⏱️ 66 minutes
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Summary
Trump Says What People Think
President Donald Trump's crime reduction initiative in Washington, D.C., which has sparked intense backlash from left-wing commentators accusing him of federal overreach and authoritarianism. Clay and Buck dissect the media's reaction and highlight the irony of critics opposing efforts to make the nation's capital safer.
The hosts explore rising urban crime rates, citing firsthand accounts and statistics from cities like St. Louis, Baltimore, Memphis, and Kansas City, and propose deploying National Guard troops as a potential solution. They emphasize the importance of law enforcement, incarceration of repeat offenders, and authentic political leadership in addressing violent crime.
TX AG Ken Paxton on Redistricting Battle
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins the program to provide exclusive updates on the Texas redistricting battle, including legal actions against Democratic lawmakers who fled the state. Paxton outlines efforts to enforce quorum laws and criticizes the hypocrisy of Democrat-led states with heavily gerrymandered districts.
Would You Do This on a Date?
Clay and Buck share personal dating anecdotes, including a humorous story about a failed e-scooter date and a debate over the social faux pas of using gift certificates on first dates. The segment blends cultural commentary with relatable humor, resonating with both longtime listeners and new audiences.
Mamdani is Everyone's Worst Nightmare
Top Political Headlines include White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirming a major diplomatic meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. The hosts also dissect the latest economic news, celebrating a 2.7% inflation rate and record highs across the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones—crediting Trump’s tariffs and economic policies for the market surge and wage growth.
In cultural news, Clay and Buck discuss Disney’s apology and rehiring of Gina Carano after her 2021 dismissal, and the backlash surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s ad, which polls show was largely well-received despite media outrage. The conversation pivots to social media censorship, with praise for Elon Musk’s overhaul of Twitter (now X), which they say has curbed leftist bullying and restored free speech.
The hour also dives into New York City politics, spotlighting the rise of mayoral candidate Mamdani, described as a “straight-up communist.” The hosts debate George Will’s assertion that Democrats should face the consequences of their policies, with Buck pushing back, arguing that defeat doesn’t teach lessons—especially to the left.
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| 0:00.0 | This is an IHeart podcast. |
| 0:05.2 | You want smart political talk without the meltdowns? |
| 0:08.4 | We got you. |
| 0:09.2 | I'm Carol Markowitz. |
| 0:10.4 | And I'm Mary Catherine Ham. |
| 0:11.5 | We've been around the block in media and we're doing things differently. |
| 0:15.1 | Normally is about real conversations. |
| 0:17.3 | Thoughtful, try to be funny, grounded and no panic. |
| 0:21.1 | We'll keep you informed and entertained without ruining your day. |
| 0:24.6 | Join us every Tuesday and Thursday. |
| 0:26.8 | Normally on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. |
| 0:35.2 | Welcome in Tuesday edition, Clay Travis Buck Sexton show. |
| 0:39.2 | Appreciate all of you hanging out with us. |
| 0:42.1 | Trump has broken left wing minds by telling them, hey, I'm going to keep you from getting killed. |
| 0:49.5 | This is, I knew it was going to be crazy, the reactions. |
| 0:53.9 | But even for left wing meltdowns, the reaction |
| 0:57.9 | from, hey, my goal is to make sure that less people are victims of violent crime and less |
| 1:02.9 | murders are taking place in Washington, D.C., has really, even for left-wing insanity, gone to a different level. |
| 1:12.0 | We're going to break that down for you here momentarily. |
| 1:14.1 | Give you a little bit of a heads-up. |
| 1:16.3 | We're going to continue to follow the Texas redistricting battle. |
| 1:20.0 | And we're going to be joined by Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, at the bottom of this hour to give us the absolute latest on what the pursuit of |
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