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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Daily Review with Clay and Buck - May 20 2026

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

iHeartPodcasts

Politics, News, Society & Culture, News Commentary, Daily News

4.511.4K Ratings

🗓️ 20 May 2026

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Trump’s Midas Endorsement Touch

Clay Travis and Buck Sexton give in-depth analysis of six significant primary elections across multiple states, with particular focus on the Kentucky 4th congressional district race, where incumbent Thomas Massey was defeated by a Trump-backed challenger. The hosts frame this result as a clear example of Trump’s continued dominance within the Republican Party, emphasizing that in heavily Republican districts, candidates closely aligned with Trump’s agenda continue to outperform those who position themselves as independent or critical voices. The Kentucky result is discussed alongside broader primary trends, including outcomes in Indiana and Louisiana, all of which are presented as reinforcing the idea that Trump-endorsed candidates have strong electoral advantages in GOP primaries.

Wealth vs. Status

Clay and Buck talk about the distinction between wealth and status, with the hosts arguing that capitalism increases overall wealth even if disparities in status remain. They criticize political narratives that focus on class warfare, inequality, and redistribution, suggesting that these perspectives ignore the broader benefits of innovation and economic expansion. The conversation includes references to influential business leaders and their perspectives on value creation, reinforcing the argument that private enterprise and entrepreneurship drive societal progress more effectively than government intervention.

Can Steve & Spencer Pull it Off?

An in-depth interview with Steve Hilton, a candidate in the California gubernatorial race. The conversation highlights growing voter dissatisfaction with Democratic leadership in California, including concerns about cost of living, business climate, unemployment, and government performance. Hilton presents his campaign as part of a broader movement of political outsiders challenging entrenched political systems, emphasizing themes of reform, accountability, and economic revitalization.

The interview also touches on the intersection of state and national politics, particularly how California’s governance and policy outcomes influence national political narratives. The hosts and guest discuss electoral strategy, including the implications of California’s top-two primary system, and analyze potential matchups in the general election. They frame the race as a test case for whether Republican candidates can gain traction in traditionally Democratic strongholds, reflecting broader questions about political realignment and voter sentiment ahead of future national elections.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

This is an I-Heart podcast.

0:02.6

Guaranteed Human.

0:04.9

Welcome in Wednesday edition.

0:07.9

Playin Buck.

0:08.4

Got to get the date right off the top.

0:09.8

That wouldn't be ideal.

0:11.1

This is we can miss.

0:12.2

I am Clay Travis.

0:13.1

He is Buck Sexton.

0:14.0

And we are with all of you in the wake of six big primaries that happened last night.

0:19.4

We're going to dive into the impact there. President

0:22.2

Trump speaking right now at the Coast Guard graduation. We will monitor that as well.

0:29.1

I had no idea where the Coast Guard was located. New London, Connecticut. Would you have gotten

0:33.7

that right, the Coast Guard Academy Buck, if I'd quizzed you off the top of the show?

0:38.0

Well, we would certainly tell the Coast Guard guys that pulled us over when we were trying to go out on a boat last weekend that we know where their academy is.

0:46.8

That was unexpected. We got pulled over. We got pulled over for boat speeding, everybody, by the Coast Guard.

0:53.8

And by the, we weren't driving, just to be clear. But we still had to sit there and all these dudes covered in tats with their sidearms boarded our boat. It's like, whoa. This is true. And we weren't driving. I hadn't even had a drink. And I just looked at Clay. I was like, what did you do, Clay?

1:11.4

Yeah.

1:16.5

We got boated while boating in Miami.

1:18.6

So the Coast Guard taking care of us there.

1:21.7

And I am dressed fancy.

1:25.5

I'm going to change eventually, but you're seeing me in a jacket and a coat because I just got into yelling matches on Pierce Morgan show,

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