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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 36 MIN

Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H1 - Slow Your Roll

from The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show · host iHeartPodcasts

Hour 1 of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show kicks off with a packed agenda covering major legal, political, and global developments. The hour opens with analysis of the Supreme Court’s oral arguments on transgender athletes in women’s sports, a case Clay and Buck describe as a defining cultural battle. They argue that Democrats and progressive justices are ignoring biological realities to advance ideological goals, framing the debate as a critical moment for fairness in athletics and parental rights. The conversation then pivots to the Minneapolis ICE shooting controversy, which dominated headlines last week. Clay and Buck dissect the political maneuvering by Minnesota officials, including Attorney General Keith Ellison, who suggested potential murder charges against the ICE agent despite clear video evidence showing lawful use of force. The hosts emphasize that federal law supersedes state law in immigration enforcement, making lawsuits by Minnesota officials legally baseless and purely political. They predict Democrats will continue exploiting the incident for short-term gains, even though the case underscores the dangers of sanctuary policies and activist obstruction of law enforcement. Economic news takes center stage next, as Clay highlights encouraging data showing core inflation dropping to 2.6%, its lowest level since March 2021. The hosts explain why this trend signals progress toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target and could lead to lower interest rates in 2026. They also discuss affordability challenges and debate proposals like capping credit card interest rates at 10%, with Senator Ted Cruz joining the show to warn about unintended consequences that could hurt low-income Americans by restricting access to credit. The hour concludes with a deep dive into Iran’s escalating protests against the Ayatollah’s regime, featuring an extended interview with Texas Senator Ted Cruz. Cruz calls the uprising a potential “Berlin Wall moment,” predicting the Islamic theocracy could collapse within weeks following its humiliating defeat in the recent 12-day war with Israel. He praises President Trump’s strong stance in support of Iranian freedom and outlines strategies ranging from cyber operations to limited kinetic strikes against regime forces, while stressing the importance of keeping the revolution authentically Iranian. Cruz also reveals that Elon Musk has activated Starlink over Iran to help protesters bypass government censorship, underscoring the role of technology in modern resistance movements. Hour 1 delivers a dynamic mix of legal analysis, economic insight, and foreign policy expertise, making it essential listening for anyone tracking the intersection of cultural battles, immigration enforcement, and global democracy. 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 & 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.

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