Hour 3 - Salena Zito on America First
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
iHeartPodcasts
4.5 • 11.4K Ratings
🗓️ 8 April 2025
⏱️ 37 minutes
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Summary
Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show begins with updates on the stock market and the escalating trade war with China, highlighting the significant 100% tariff imposed by Trump on Chinese goods. The hosts discuss the broader implications of this trade battle, emphasizing that it is primarily a confrontation between the United States and China, with potential ripple effects on other countries.
The conversation transitions to the confirmation of Bridge Colby as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, celebrating his appointment and discussing its significance. The hosts also touch on recent Supreme Court rulings that reinforce Trump's executive authority, particularly in relation to deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
A notable segment involves the Florida Gators' victory over the Houston Cougars in the NCAA tournament, with both hosts sharing their successful bracket predictions and celebrating the win.
The show features an intriguing discussion about the resurrection of the Dire wolf using DNA technology, drawing parallels to the concept of bringing back extinct species as depicted in Jurassic Park. The hosts debate the ethical and practical implications of reintroducing extinct animals, considering the potential risks and benefits.
The hour includes an interview with journalist Selena Zito, who provides insights into the Midwestern manufacturing sector and the impact of Trump's policies on local communities. Zito shares her observations from visiting a steel mill in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, highlighting the optimism among workers and the potential for revitalizing American manufacturing through strategic tariffs and investments.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome back in Clay Travis Buck Sexton show. |
| 0:03.5 | Final hour of the Tuesday edition of the program going on right now. |
| 0:08.1 | We're going to go talk with journalist Selena Zito, who did a great job covering Trump in the Midwest. |
| 0:14.0 | We'll talk to her at the bottom half of this hour. |
| 0:18.1 | We've been giving you the absolute latest on everything that's taking place in the |
| 0:23.4 | markets. Markets have come back down, but they are still in the green. That is, they are still |
| 0:27.4 | positive for the day. Trump versus China has accelerated with the tariff on Chinese goods going to |
| 0:35.3 | over 100%. I think it's important for many of you out there to realize that we're really not |
| 0:41.4 | talking about one policy fits all. |
| 0:43.9 | It's going to be very different. |
| 0:45.3 | But ultimately, this trade battle is really about the United States versus China. |
| 0:50.4 | Yes, there's going to be some tension with the Europeanan union canada mexico australia japan |
| 0:55.5 | whoever else you want to toss out there but really this is about the united states versus |
| 1:00.4 | china this is the big battle to be fought it's going to resolve itself in the weeks and months ahead |
| 1:06.0 | but right now trump is retaliating for China's retaliation to us. |
| 1:12.6 | And I guess the next question, Buck, is will China retaliate again? |
| 1:16.7 | Or is this move by Trump to put 100% tariff on all Chinese goods going to actually provoke |
| 1:25.6 | China to say, okay, let's sit down, let's talk about a way to figure this out. |
| 1:31.2 | So we will see exactly how that pans out. Bridge Colby confirmed, not committed. |
| 1:39.0 | We probably need to commit some Democrats, but not Bridge Colby. |
| 1:42.8 | And so he has confirmed. And we have been talking about the liberal judges and what they |
| 1:50.5 | have been doing. |
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