Hour 3- Sen. Ron Johnson Fireworks

Hour 3 of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show delivers a deep dive into immigration enforcement, sanctuary city conflicts, federal authority, election integrity, and a lively cultural debate comparing Taylor Swift to The Beatles, all set within the political environment of February 2026 under President Donald Trump. The hour begins with Senator Ron Johnson joining the program to discuss his tense exchange with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison during a recent hearing. Johnson argues that sanctuary cities—which he says now cover roughly a third of the country—are defying federal law and undermining ICE’s ability to enforce immigration policy. He describes an organized, well funded activist movement that obstructs federal officers, including incidents of doxing, threats, and physical interference. Clay and Buck echo concerns about the constitutional issues surrounding states resisting federal immigration authority. The conversation expands to what Johnson sees as a broader network of NGOs, transnational criminal groups, and adversarial foreign actors facilitating migrant flows into the United States. He cites examples of activists being trained to interfere with arrests and notes that some individuals involved have carried weapons. The hosts emphasize how sanctuary policies can lead to criminals being released back into communities, increasing risks for citizens and law enforcement alike. The show then shifts to the impending partial government shutdown, with Johnson explaining that most of DHS—including TSA and FEMA—will continue operating because they are classified as essential. He argues that Democrats face little political pressure due to media support, leaving Republicans in difficult negotiating positions, even though the practical impact on the public will be minimal in the early weeks of a shutdown. Next, the hosts delve into election security and the Save America Act, which includes nationwide voter ID provisions. Johnson calls it an existential priority for the Republican Party and the country, saying the House has passed it but the Senate faces steep procedural obstacles. He discusses the filibuster, the challenge of rule changes, and the need for public pressure—especially since polling shows more than 80% of Americans support voter ID. The second half of Hour 3 turns sharply into pop culture as Clay revisits his claim that Taylor Swift is “this generation’s Beatles.” The debate explodes when clips are played of Ringo Starr suggesting Swift’s cultural momentum resembles modern Beatlemania, followed by Gene Simmons comparing Swift’s fanbase to a generational “tribal” movement. Buck challenges whether Swift’s influence can truly match the Beatles’ long-term artistic legacy, sparking generational back and forth and listener calls weighing in. Callers highlight the age divide in music familiarity, debate the Beatles’ vs. Swift’s demographic reach, discuss post Beatles solo careers, and even revisit historical moments like John Lennon’s death being announced during Monday Night Football. The hosts blend humor, nostalgia, and cultural analysis throughout the segment. Finally, the show wraps with a humorous discussion of Valentine’s Day, which falls the next day. Clay and Buck joke about the pressures men face, the pitfalls of overpriced prix fixe menus, impossible dinner reservations, and the difference between childhood Valentine’s card exchanges and adult expectations. They offer tongue in cheek advice on celebrating earlier or later to avoid what they call the annual “Valentine’s Day scam.”   Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck, visit our website https://www.clayandbuck.com/   Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton:  X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuckFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.