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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Hour 3 - Culture Matters

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

iHeartPodcasts

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

4.311.1K Ratings

🗓️ 20 August 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a fast-paced and provocative discussion centered on the political and cultural shifts shaping America. The hour opens with commentary on a major New York Times report detailing the Democratic Party’s loss of voter registration in 30 states, all of which allow voters to register by party. The hosts argue this trend reflects a broader rejection of progressive policies and identity politics, particularly among working-class Americans and pet owners—highlighting data that shows most pet owners lean Republican, except for unmarried women with cats, who form a core Democratic voting bloc.

Crime policy takes center stage as the hosts react to a public event at Union Station featuring Vice President JD Vance, Pete Hegseth, and Stephen Miller, which was disrupted by left-wing protestors. The discussion critiques progressive resistance to law enforcement and crime reduction, especially in Washington, D.C., and challenges statements from figures like Karen Bass and Joy Reid. Reid’s controversial claim that conservative leaders are trying to “delete” black and brown people to reduce competition is met with sharp rebuttals, including a viral clip of a young black conservative dismantling arguments about reparations and systemic racism. The segment underscores the show’s emphasis on personal responsibility and the rejection of victimhood narratives.

The conversation shifts to affirmative action and higher education, with criticism of Elizabeth Warren’s past claims of Native American heritage and a call to reevaluate the racial preferences in college admissions. The hosts highlight a Wall Street Journal piece by Mike Gallagher questioning why elite universities like Harvard and Columbia admit such a high percentage of foreign students while receiving substantial federal subsidies. This leads to a broader critique of the American university system and its role in training foreign nationals who return to their home countries with advanced knowledge.

Cultural commentary continues with reflections on masculinity, fatherhood, and the importance of work ethic. A standout moment features NFL rookie Cam Ward explaining his motivation to wake up early for training, inspired by his father’s dedication to a job he disliked. The hosts use this story to emphasize the value of strong male role models and the cultural awakening among young men who are increasingly questioning mainstream narratives, especially in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns and school closures.

The hour also includes humorous segments, such as a critique of RFK Jr.’s habit of working out in jeans and boots, and listener talkbacks poking fun at Democratic figures like Gavin Newsom and Joe Scarborough. The show closes with a call to action for listeners to protect their families by creating wills and trusts, and a reminder to subscribe to the Clay and Buck YouTube channel and podcast for more exclusive content.

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0:00.0

This is an I-Heart podcast.

0:04.7

Welcome back in hour number three, Clay Travis, Buck Sexton show.

0:08.8

We appreciate all of you on our 555 some odd stations in all 50 states.

0:15.8

Also encourage you to go subscribe.

0:18.1

You can search out my name, Clay Travis.

0:20.0

You can search out Buck Sexton. You can

0:21.6

subscribe on podcasts. You can subscribe on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Basically,

0:29.2

wherever there are audiences that exist, you can find the show there. And we appreciate all of you

0:35.9

finding us all over the place.

0:38.1

We have been talking about a variety of different stories.

0:41.7

We started off today talking about the New York Times, huge front page story on Democrats losing support in 30 different states, all 30, where you can register as a Republican, Democrat, or an independent.

0:57.0

All 30 states, Democrats are losing ground.

1:00.6

We have talked about the crime issue.

1:04.8

And indeed, as we were talking to you in the last few minutes, Pete Hagseth and J.D. Vance and Stephen Miller had a publicly

1:12.9

available event at Union Station where left-winger showed up and screamed at them for

1:22.0

having the audacity to try to lower crime in our nation's capital, which again is kind of staggering just to think

1:32.5

about, that we would be in a position where one major political party would have decided, hey,

1:39.0

we're opposed to crime being lowered in our nation's capital, but that is where they are.

1:45.7

And I do think the conversation that we were having near the end with Karen Bass saying,

1:53.3

hey, well, the problem with enforcing crime laws is too many black and brown people get arrested.

2:00.1

How about all the people that live in majority black and brown communities

2:04.3

that have to deal with criminals not being arrested?

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