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🗓️ 16 May 2025
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Clay and Buck begin by addressing the cultural and political absurdities surrounding gender identity in sports. They take aim at Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who claimed that many parents of female athletes are comfortable with their daughters competing against biological males. Clay and Buck strongly reject this narrative, calling it a disingenuous attempt to normalize unfair competition in women’s sports and highlighting the broader Democratic Party’s refusal to oppose such policies.
The conversation then pivots to President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline, with a focus on a reported incident where Biden allegedly called National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan “aka Steve.” The hosts mock the administration’s damage control efforts and use the moment to underscore growing concerns about Biden’s mental fitness. They revisit Biden’s now-infamous 2024 debate challenge to Donald Trump—an event they argue backfired spectacularly and marked the beginning of the end for Biden’s political career.
Clay and Buck also revisit the media’s reaction to Biden’s debate challenge, playing a clip from MSNBC’s Morning Joe where pundits praised Biden’s bravado. The hosts contrast this with the reality of Biden’s performance and the overwhelming public perception that he is no longer capable of leading.
The hour then shifts to a critical analysis of the proposed “Big Beautiful Bill,” a major legislative package being debated in Congress. Speaker Mike Johnson touts the bill as a transformative piece of legislation that will cut taxes, secure the border, and reduce spending. However, Senators Rand Paul and Ron Johnson express deep skepticism, warning that the bill could add up to $5 trillion in new debt and lacks meaningful fiscal restraint. Buck calls for transparency and urges Republican leadership to clearly outline where the spending cuts are, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the national debt while the GOP holds power.
The show wraps with listener talkbacks offering humorous takes on marriage dynamics, parenting advice, and grocery shopping strategies. Clay signs off for a beach weekend, joking about searching for political messages in seashells, while Buck previews upcoming discussions on government spending and fiscal policy.
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