Hour 3 - Mamdani is Everyone's Worst Nightmare
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
iHeartPodcasts
4.3 • 11.1K Ratings
🗓️ 12 August 2025
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
Hour 3 of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show delivers a dynamic blend of political analysis, cultural commentary, economic updates, and listener interaction, making it a must-listen for conservative talk radio fans. This segment kicks off with Clay’s humorous take on dating etiquette, arguing that using a gift certificate on a first date is a surefire sign the relationship won’t last—a lighthearted debate that sparks listener feedback throughout the hour.
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.
Listeners are treated to exclusive commentary on the upcoming UFC fight at the White House planned for July 4, 2026, in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Dana White confirms the event, and Clay speculates that Trump’s push to clean up Washington, D.C. is tied to the historic celebration.
The segment also features listener call-ins and talkbacks, including tennis trash talk, critiques of Clay’s beard, and a spirited debate over male cheerleaders in the NFL.
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| 0:35.1 | Welcome in hour number three, Clay Travis, Buck Sexton show. |
| 0:39.6 | Appreciate all of you rolling through the program with me. |
| 0:44.7 | I, so many people weigh again. |
| 0:46.8 | We're going to have some fun on my contention that you cannot take a first date out and pay for it on a gift certificate, |
| 0:55.8 | which I would continue to hammer home. |
| 1:00.3 | Some news that is out there. |
| 1:03.2 | The Caroline Levitt has been having a press availability, a White House press conference, |
| 1:09.6 | and she has confirmed that the big meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will occur in Anchorage. |
| 1:17.8 | Anchorage, Alaska, coming up on Friday, will be a huge story for what exactly we will hope to be a successful meeting. And as we told you yesterday, President |
| 1:32.2 | Trump will know relatively quickly whether he says there is a deal to be made here or he is |
| 1:38.8 | still kind of getting yanked around for lack of a better phrase, to explain why this ongoing negotiation |
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