Hour 3 - Columbus Day
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
iHeartPodcasts
4.5 • 11.4K Ratings
🗓️ 13 October 2025
⏱️ 37 minutes
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Summary
Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a dynamic blend of historical reflection, political analysis, and continued celebration of President Donald Trump’s landmark Middle East peace agreement. Buck Sexton leads the hour solo, diving into the cultural and geopolitical significance of the day, which he dubs both “Middle East Peace Day” and “Columbus Day.”
The hour begins with a spirited defense of Columbus Day, pushing back against progressive efforts to rebrand it as Indigenous Peoples Day. Buck critiques Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2021 remarks on colonialism, arguing that conquest and conflict are universal aspects of human history—not unique to European explorers. He highlights the brutality and tribal warfare among pre-Columbian civilizations such as the Incas and Aztecs and challenges the modern narrative that vilifies European exploration while ignoring indigenous practices like slavery and cannibalism.
Transitioning to current events, Buck celebrates the Trump administration’s success in brokering peace between Israel and Hamas, calling it the “dawn of a new Middle East.” He plays audio from President Trump’s speech in Egypt, where Trump declares this moment the beginning of a “golden age” for Israel and the region. Buck emphasizes that this achievement—coming in year one of Trump’s second term—is a testament to Trump’s growth, focus, and the strength of his new team. He credits Trump’s strategic leadership and deal-making skills for bringing together unlikely Arab and Muslim partners to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages and agreeing to peace.
The hour features a heartfelt interview with Robin Van Etten, U.S. CEO and global COO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. She shares the emotional impact of the hostage returns, the role of faith and prayer in the process, and the fellowship’s efforts to support families through medical and psychological care. Robin praises Trump and Netanyahu for their tireless work and acknowledges the unwavering support of millions of Christians worldwide.
Buck also addresses critics who question whether supporting Israel aligns with “America First” principles. He argues that regional stability benefits the U.S. by reducing global terrorism and preventing future attacks like 9/11, Madrid, and London. He contrasts Trump’s success with the failures of past Democratic administrations, particularly under Obama and Biden, and calls out the left’s misguided foreign policy elitism.
Toward the end of the hour, Buck previews upcoming political races, including the Virginia gubernatorial contest, the New Jersey governor’s race, and the New York City mayoral election. A caller highlights key moments from a recent Virginia debate, expressing optimism about Republican candidate Winsome Sears. Buck promises deeper coverage in future episodes.
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| 0:00.0 | This is an I-Heart podcast. |
| 0:04.4 | Third hour of Clay and Buck kicks off. |
| 0:07.3 | Now it is Middle East Peace Day, everybody, which we will continue to talk about. |
| 0:11.6 | But it is also Columbus Day, as in Christopher Columbus. |
| 0:18.2 | Sailing on the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria, discovering the new world. |
| 0:24.9 | Some people are saying the very beautiful world it was. |
| 0:28.3 | And it's a moment where we can also say thank you to this Trump administration because while you and I can sit and talk about Columbus Day and know that this is also being |
| 0:40.1 | supported from our federal government, that there is a willingness and a desire to make this holiday |
| 0:49.1 | about Columbus Day once again, that was not necessarily going to be the case. |
| 0:57.7 | And if you want a little throwback here, I have for you in 2021, then Vice President Harris |
| 1:08.0 | speaking to the National Congress of American Indians on Columbus Day, which |
| 1:15.3 | they tried to rebrand as Indigenous People's Day, listen to what was a window into our future |
| 1:23.5 | should a Kamala Harris administration have come to pass play it since 1934 every |
| 1:30.0 | October the United States has recognized the voyage of the European explorers who |
| 1:36.4 | first landed on the shores of the Americas but that is not the whole story that has |
| 1:43.6 | never been the whole story. That has never been the whole story. |
| 1:47.6 | Those explorers ushered in a wave of devastation for tribal nations, perpetrating violence, |
| 1:55.9 | stealing land, and spreading disease. |
| 1:59.2 | We must not shy away from this shameful past, |
| 2:04.6 | and we must shed light on it |
| 2:06.6 | and do everything we can to address the impact of the past |
| 2:12.1 | on native communities today. |
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