The Karol Markowicz Show: The AI Power Grab? Jordan Schachtel on Doomerism, Regulation & the Future of Work

Hutton & Withrow are LIVE from Oxford, Mississippi, for Dixieland Delight Friday Night ahead of one of the biggest SEC showdowns of the season: Ole Miss vs. LSU and Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford. The atmosphere is already electric as Ole Miss prepares to face its former head coach, with the guys breaking down the pressure surrounding the Rebels, Kiffin’s mind games, Trinidad Chambliss, and whether Ole Miss can prove its success can continue without Kiffin. Plus, Hutton & Withrow make their picks for the biggest games across college football, including Florida State vs. Alabama, Florida vs. Auburn, Mississippi State vs. South Carolina, UNC vs. Clemson, and more. They close things out with their predictions for LSU-Ole Miss — with both taking the Rebels to win in Oxford. It’s SEC football, Oxford nightlife, game predictions and plenty of chaos from Funkys on the eve of a massive Saturday in college football.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karol Markowicz is joined by Jordan Schachtel, publisher of The Dossier, to break down the growing debate over artificial intelligence, AI “doomerism,” and the push for greater government regulation of the technology. Schachtel explains the concept of regulatory capture and why major AI companies could benefit from rules that make it harder for competitors to catch up. Karol and Jordan also discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s approach to AI safety, concerns that artificial intelligence could eliminate jobs, and why learning how to use AI may become essential for workers trying to stay competitive. Plus, they examine the push to slow AI development, whether schools should embrace or restrict AI tools, the future of humanoid robots, and Jordan’s prediction for what the AI-powered world could look like five years from now. The conversation closes on family, parenthood, and why avoiding envy and comparison can lead to a happier life. EMAIL RYANFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clay Travis and Buck Sexton discuss Gavin Newsom, Ron DeSantis and COVID-era lockdown policies. They play Newsom discussing the need for a comprehensive examination of what government got right and wrong during COVID and acknowledging that California beach closures look misguided in hindsight. Clay and Buck strongly criticize Newsom’s retrospective framing, arguing that objections to extended lockdowns and beach closures existed in real time rather than emerging only years later. Clay recalls moving his family to Florida in May 2020, going to restaurants and beaches as Florida reopened, while Buck remembers advocating a return toward normal life early in the pandemic. Their broader discussion revisits the arbitrary nature they saw in “essential” versus “non-essential” business classifications, restaurant restrictions, masking rules and other COVID public policies, with both hosts calling for greater accountability over pandemic-era decision-making. Ann Coulter joins Clay Travis and Buck Sexton for a discussion of the Lindsay Clancy case and the intense public debate surrounding the verdict. Rather than revisiting the disturbing details at length, the conversation focuses on why some people remain convinced by alternative theories despite the evidence presented at trial, with Coulter pointing to the influence of social media, true-crime entertainment, courtroom dramas and conspiracy-minded thinking. Clay compares the phenomenon to movies such as The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption, where apparently straightforward criminal cases ultimately contain dramatic twists. The group also discusses the juror who held out against acquittal and the broader debate surrounding personal responsibility, mental health, postpartum issues and arguments that hormones diminished Clancy's responsibility. Coulter and the hosts contend that some of the arguments being made in Clancy's defense conflict with longstanding feminist arguments about women's ability to exercise judgment and hold positions of great responsibility. Karol Markowicz joins the program to argue the other side. Karol strongly supports Kraft's decision, saying conservatives and Jewish Americans should not unilaterally obey free-speech norms when their political opponents have repeatedly pressured venues, universities and institutions to exclude speakers they dislike. She points to canceled performances involving Jewish artist Matisyahu and argues that the post-October 7 environment has demonstrated the need to fight back against antisemitism rather than simply tolerate escalating rhetoric. Clay pushes back by defending a broader marketplace-of-ideas principle, arguing that the better answer to offensive or false speech is generally more speech rather than censorship or cancellation. The conversation invokes previous cancel-culture controversies, including Jimmy Kimmel, as the participants debate whether applying the opposition's tactics is justified or whether conservatives should continue defending a consistent free-expression standard. Clay and Buck talk with Rep. Kat Cammack of Florida about artificial intelligence, AI regulation, China, Congress and data centers. Cammack argues that fears of an imminent AI apocalypse resemble Hollywood science fiction more than a serious assessment of emerging technology. She criticizes members of Congress whom she believes lack even a basic understanding of artificial intelligence while nevertheless seeking to regulate it. Clay compares the current AI moment with the early development of the internet, arguing that government restraint allowed that technology to evolve before lawmakers attempted to impose extensive rules. The conversation also references Elon Musk’s optimistic assessment of AI’s potential impact on U.S. economic growth and explores whether premature federal regulation could suppress innovation, investment and American competitiveness. 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.

Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show opens with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton examining President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran, the Iranian nuclear threat, Middle East tensions and the potential political consequences for the 2026 midterm elections. They react to Trump saying Iran wants a deal but that the United States will accept only a good agreement, while also discussing the impact of U.S. military action against Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The conversation briefly takes a lighter turn with Trump’s familiar hypothetical about choosing between electrocution on a sinking electric boat and a shark attack before Clay and Buck return to the much larger questions surrounding Iran, national security, oil markets and American voters. The economic discussion in Hour 1 focuses heavily on gas prices, diesel prices, inflation, affordability, oil prices and the 2026 midterm elections. Clay and Buck debate whether higher energy costs could hurt Republicans politically, compare the current environment with the inflation and gasoline-price surge during the Biden administration, and argue over how voters are likely to assign responsibility for the remaining affordability problems. They also discuss household income, Federal Reserve policy and interest rates, tariffs, the lingering effect of earlier inflation on consumer perceptions and the possibility that declining crude oil prices could provide relief before Election Day. Buck points to the end of the summer driving season and the transition to less expensive winter-blend gasoline as potential sources of downward pressure, while the hosts emphasize Middle East energy supplies, Saudi Arabia, the Strait of Hormuz and the Yemen conflict as important variables. Diesel receives particular attention because of its role in transportation, heavy machinery and ultimately the prices consumers pay for goods throughout the economy. Clay and Buck then turn to the 2026 Senate election landscape, polling and early voting, discussing what they see as conflicting signals in races across Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. They mention Michele Tafoya in Minnesota, Mike Rogers in Michigan and Steve Hilton in California while questioning the reliability of polling and arguing that Republican voters should focus less on individual polls and more on turnout. Clay says he intends to vote early in person in Tennessee and explains why early voting can help political campaigns redirect their get-out-the-vote resources toward supporters who have not yet cast ballots. The hosts also contend that long-term Democratic governance in states including Michigan, Minnesota and California could create an anti-incumbent dynamic, and they contrast gasoline costs and state and local tax burdens in red and blue states as part of the wider affordability debate. Another major subject in Hour 1 of Clay and Buck is Gavin Newsom, Ron DeSantis and COVID-era lockdown policies. The hosts play Newsom discussing the need for a comprehensive examination of what government got right and wrong during COVID and acknowledging that California beach closures look misguided in hindsight. Clay and Buck strongly criticize Newsom’s retrospective framing, arguing that objections to extended lockdowns and beach closures existed in real time rather than emerging only years later. Clay recalls moving his family to Florida in May 2020, going to restaurants and beaches as Florida reopened, while Buck remembers advocating a return toward normal life early in the pandemic. Their broader discussion revisits the arbitrary nature they saw in “essential” versus “non-essential” business classifications, restaurant restrictions, masking rules and other COVID public policies, with both hosts calling for greater accountability over pandemic-era decision-making. That discussion leads into a retrospective on CNBC’s Rick Santelli, who the program says is transitioning away from his daily role while remaining a contributor. Clay and Buck salute Santelli’s career and recall his famous 2009 CNBC commentary associated with the birth of the Tea Party movement, connecting that political movement to figures including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and TX Senator Ted Cruz. They also replay Santelli’s heated December 2020 exchange with Andrew Ross Sorkin over COVID restrictions, including the inconsistency Santelli perceived between permitting large retailers to operate while restricting restaurants, churches and other establishments. The hosts use the confrontation as another example of the debate over individual decision-making, government mandates and COVID policy, while also recounting some of the more unusual everyday experiences produced by pandemic regulations. Hour 1 also features a financial-markets conversation with Michael O’Keeffe of Stifel Investments, who addresses the U.S. economy, inflation, affordability, oil and gas prices, stocks, bonds and election-year market volatility. O’Keeffe describes an economy that continues to demonstrate resilience despite inflationary pressure, energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty. Looking toward the election, he explains that markets historically can experience increased volatility and weakness as political uncertainty builds, followed by reduced volatility and, on average, a rebound once election uncertainty has been resolved, regardless of the result. Asked about investment strategy, he emphasizes a long-term approach rather than attempting to perfectly time short-term market moves, while noting that election-related volatility can offer opportunities for investors who already have capital waiting to be deployed. The final major discussion in Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show centers on political streamer Hasan Piker and his Axios interview. Clay and Buck react to Piker arguing that a nuclear-armed Iran could make the Middle East more stable and to his explanation of statements expressing frustration with America. Piker says he still believes in the promise of America and the goodness of American citizens while simultaneously accusing Republicans of damaging the country. The hosts reject his Iran argument, compare nuclear proliferation concerns involving Iran with North Korea, and speculate that Piker is attempting to soften some of his rhetoric as his political profile attracts more attention. They argue that his expanding media visibility could become politically damaging for Democrats and reference past controversial comments that have circulated around him and Democratic political figures. Clay and Buck close this portion of Hour 1 by connecting the Piker controversy to the broader relationship between provocative media personalities, political relevance and audience growth. They cite Joe Rogan’s experience during COVID as an example of how intense media criticism can dramatically expand a personality’s reach, revisiting CNN’s characterization of ivermectin during its coverage of Rogan and using the episode to criticize CNN’s credibility and pandemic reporting. 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Hour 2 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show features wide-ranging conversations with Ann Coulter and Karol Markowicz on the Lindsay Clancy case, the Sydney Sweeney cultural phenomenon, artificial intelligence, free speech and cancel culture, the Macklemore controversy, Israel and Gaza, antisemitism and Jewish voters in Michigan, before Clay and Buck close the hour with a warning about rising diesel prices and the trucking industry. The second hour begins with Ann Coulter joining Clay Travis and Buck Sexton for a discussion of the Lindsay Clancy case and the intense public debate surrounding the verdict. Rather than revisiting the disturbing details at length, the conversation focuses on why some people remain convinced by alternative theories despite the evidence presented at trial, with Coulter pointing to the influence of social media, true-crime entertainment, courtroom dramas and conspiracy-minded thinking. Clay compares the phenomenon to movies such as The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption, where apparently straightforward criminal cases ultimately contain dramatic twists. The group also discusses the juror who held out against acquittal and the broader debate surrounding personal responsibility, mental health, postpartum issues and arguments that hormones diminished Clancy's responsibility. Coulter and the hosts contend that some of the arguments being made in Clancy's defense conflict with longstanding feminist arguments about women's ability to exercise judgment and hold positions of great responsibility. From there, Hour 2 shifts into the viral Sydney Sweeney debate and the culture war surrounding beauty, advertising and DEI. Clay notes the enormous online interest in Sweeney and asks Coulter how conventionally attractive blonde women have come to be perceived as culturally or politically right-wing. The conversation expands into changing standards in advertising, modeling and popular culture, with Coulter criticizing what she sees as years of ideologically driven representation and diversity policies. She also discusses a recent trip to London and argues that British media has embraced similar progressive representation practices, using television advertising as her example. Coulter then weighs in on artificial intelligence, AI regulation, OpenAI, Anthropic and Big Tech competition. She argues that warnings about existential AI risks are being used by dominant technology companies to encourage regulations that could make it more difficult for new competitors to enter the market. Drawing parallels to tobacco regulation, airline regulation and taxi medallions, Coulter invokes economist George Stigler's work on regulatory capture and contends that established companies frequently benefit when government creates expensive barriers to entry. Clay and Buck compare these warnings with what they see as hypocrisy surrounding climate-change rhetoric, arguing that people's investment and purchasing decisions can reveal more about what they genuinely believe than their public statements. The conversation with Coulter concludes with Macklemore, Robert Kraft, Israel, Gaza and free speech. Asked whether stadium owners should refuse to host performers whose political rhetoric they strongly oppose, Coulter says she favors allowing speech even when she finds the message objectionable. She argues that suppressing controversial opinions can amplify them and give their proponents additional attention or credibility. That leads to an unexpected disagreement with Clay and Buck over COVID-19 origins, as Coulter says she favors the wet-market explanation rather than a lab leak. The hosts, surprised by her position, briefly press her for the reasoning before noting that they want to revisit the disagreement at greater length in the future. Hour 2 of Clay and Buck then expands the Macklemore controversy by playing John Fetterman's reaction to the dispute involving Macklemore, Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft. The hosts frame the central question as whether Kraft's refusal to allow the performance constitutes an appropriate private response to rhetoric about Israel or whether keeping controversial performers off concert stages risks reproducing the cancel-culture tactics conservatives have long criticized. Clay makes clear that he strongly disagrees with Macklemore's characterization of Israel's actions in Gaza but questions whether excluding him from venues is ultimately effective, especially if multiple venue owners coordinate their response. Karol Markowicz joins the program to argue the other side. Karol strongly supports Kraft's decision, saying conservatives and Jewish Americans should not unilaterally obey free-speech norms when their political opponents have repeatedly pressured venues, universities and institutions to exclude speakers they dislike. She points to canceled performances involving Jewish artist Matisyahu and argues that the post-October 7 environment has demonstrated the need to fight back against antisemitism rather than simply tolerate escalating rhetoric. Clay pushes back by defending a broader marketplace-of-ideas principle, arguing that the better answer to offensive or false speech is generally more speech rather than censorship or cancellation. The conversation invokes previous cancel-culture controversies, including Jimmy Kimmel, as the participants debate whether applying the opposition's tactics is justified or whether conservatives should continue defending a consistent free-expression standard. Clay proposes an alternative solution focused on Ed Sheeran's responsibility for his own concert experience. He argues that because Macklemore was serving as an opening act, Sheeran could have simply required the performance to remain focused on music rather than politics, or replaced an opening act that alienated the audience. Markowitz largely agrees, while maintaining that Kraft also has the right as a private stadium owner to determine what takes place inside his venue. The discussion broadens into whether audiences can separate artists from their personal conduct and political opinions, with Clay referencing Michael Jackson and Kanye West as examples of performers whose music listeners may continue to appreciate despite serious objections to the artists themselves. The second hour next turns to children's YouTube personality Ms. Rachel and her public involvement in the Israel-Gaza debate. Buck discusses her popularity in his own household before Karol criticizes Ms. Rachel's social-media activity relating to Gaza and Macklemore, including controversies over posts and comments she has supported. This becomes part of a larger conversation about why Israel, Gaza, antisemitism, anti-American sentiment and progressive politics have become so intertwined in contemporary political activism. Markowitz argues that strongly anti-Israel rhetoric frequently overlaps with broader anti-American politics, while the hosts connect that theme to previous discussions of Hasan Piker. That political discussion leads directly into the 2026 Michigan elections and Jewish voters. Clay asks whether Jewish voters in Michigan could shift politically in response to Abdul El-Sayed and the activists and political personalities surrounding his campaign. Karol says she expects some moderate Jewish voters to move away from Democrats because of concerns about Israel and antisemitism, although she remains pessimistic that the shift will be large enough to determine the outcome. The exchange examines Michigan's partisan tendencies, Donald Trump's previous success in the state and the question of whether concerns about Israel and Jewish security can overcome longstanding partisan voting habits. Finally, Hour 2 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show returns to the economy through a listener call about diesel fuel prices, independent truckers, freight costs and inflation. An owner-operator trucker from Illinois tells Clay and Buck that some independent drivers are beginning to park their trucks because high diesel costs are making operations increasingly difficult. He warns that smaller trucking businesses losing capacity could eventually slow the movement of freight. Clay argues that diesel prices deserve more attention than they receive because diesel is embedded throughout the supply chain and therefore influences the cost of countless consumer products. Buck agrees that elevated diesel prices are a significant economic concern, while the hosts conclude that consumers have already absorbed some of today's higher price levels and promise to continue examining the issue. 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Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show wraps up the Friday program with a wide-ranging discussion of President Donald Trump, gas and diesel prices, the Russia-Ukraine war, state and local taxes, cost of living, migration from high-tax states, artificial intelligence, China, data centers, Florida politics, the 2026 midterm elections and college football. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton open the third hour by discussing President Trump’s comments on energy costs and the effect of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war on diesel prices. They lament the enormous casualties and continued destruction from the conflict and the lack of a diplomatic breakthrough. The hosts also note Vice President JD Vance’s focus on financially strained American communities as Republicans seek to return attention to domestic affordability and economic issues ahead of the midterm elections. A major portion of Hour 3 examines state income taxes, cost of living and the financial differences between red states and blue states. Using NFL quarterbacks as high-profile examples, Clay cites comparisons involving Lamar Jackson, Brock Purdy and Dak Prescott to illustrate how dramatically state and local tax burdens can vary depending on where someone lives and works. The hosts contrast high-tax jurisdictions such as California, New York, Illinois and Maryland with states including Florida, Tennessee and Texas, which have no individual state income tax. They debate whether multimillion-dollar tax differences significantly affect the lifestyles of athletes earning roughly $50 million annually, with Buck arguing that the impact may actually be more meaningful for upper-middle-income professionals and small-business owners earning between roughly $150,000 and $500,000 a year. Clay counters that even very wealthy taxpayers can eventually become unwilling to surrender millions of dollars annually when they have the ability to relocate. Clay and Buck broaden the tax discussion into the post-COVID migration from New York, California and other high-cost states to Florida, Tennessee and Texas. They argue that remote work demonstrated to executives, entrepreneurs and other highly mobile earners that living in New York City, Los Angeles or Chicago is no longer essential for many careers. Clay predicts that high earners will increasingly move toward lower-tax states, potentially putting additional pressure on the tax bases and government budgets of high-tax jurisdictions. Buck emphasizes that taxes are only one component of the equation, noting that housing, gasoline and other everyday expenses also vary substantially by state. The hosts discuss whether residents receive sufficient value for high taxes, specifically criticizing New York City public schools and pointing to the additional financial burden faced by families who pay high taxes but still choose private, religious or parochial schools. Family ties and jobs, they agree, remain two of the strongest reasons people stay in expensive states even when they are dissatisfied with taxes or government services. The centerpiece interview in Hour 3 of Clay and Buck is with Rep. Kat Cammack of Florida, who joins the show to discuss artificial intelligence, AI regulation, China, Congress and data centers. Cammack argues that fears of an imminent AI apocalypse resemble Hollywood science fiction more than a serious assessment of emerging technology. She criticizes members of Congress whom she believes lack even a basic understanding of artificial intelligence while nevertheless seeking to regulate it. Clay compares the current AI moment with the early development of the internet, arguing that government restraint allowed that technology to evolve before lawmakers attempted to impose extensive rules. The conversation also references Elon Musk’s optimistic assessment of AI’s potential impact on U.S. economic growth and explores whether premature federal regulation could suppress innovation, investment and American competitiveness. Cammack argues that Congress should avoid knee-jerk responses to political pressure and instead develop a deeper technical understanding of AI policy and regulation. She says regulatory consistency is essential if companies are expected to make enormous long-term capital investments and discusses the REINS Act as part of a broader effort to restrain federal regulation. The larger debate centers on the trade-off between legitimate rules that establish a competitive playing field and excessive government intervention that could undermine one of the most important technologies shaping the American economy and national security. The interview then turns specifically to AI data centers, electricity rates, water use and local zoning. Clay and Buck raise the growing public backlash to data-center development and discuss Florida policies designed to prevent large data centers from shifting their electricity costs onto ordinary ratepayers, encourage the use of reclaimed water and allow communities to exercise zoning authority. Cammack supports those principles and emphasizes local control, arguing that communities should be able to welcome data centers or prohibit them according to local preferences. She also discusses federal efforts aimed at making large developments responsible for their own energy costs rather than transferring those expenses to consumers. Cammack adds a national-security dimension to the data-center debate by arguing that some online opposition to American AI infrastructure is being amplified by China and the Chinese Communist Party. She warns about what she describes as Chinese information operations and cognitive warfare designed to influence Americans on technology policy. Cammack also stresses that data centers do not exist exclusively for generative AI, explaining that cloud computing encompasses services ranging from email to video streaming. Her overarching argument is that the United States must balance local concerns surrounding electricity, water and zoning with the strategic imperative of maintaining technological leadership over China. Hour 3 then moves into Florida politics and the 2026 midterm elections. Asked about Florida’s newly redrawn congressional map, potential Republican gains, the Senate race, the governor’s race and voter enthusiasm, Cammack offers a cautious assessment rather than predicting an easy Republican victory. She says Republicans have accomplished important goals, including lower taxes and investment in rural health care, but argues that they have not done enough to advance the America First agenda or reverse the long-term growth of government. She identifies high diesel and gasoline prices, housing affordability, interest rates, grocery bills and prescription drug costs as major voter concerns and warns that frustrated voters could simply stay home. Cammack says Republicans need to acknowledge economic pain directly and make the case for what they intend to accomplish next. The political conversation closes on a lighter note with discussion of her Florida Gators and their matchup against Auburn. In the final stretch of Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay previews a separate conversation with former college basketball coach Bruce Pearl, including Pearl’s reflections on career decisions, coaching and the emotional difficulty of leaving a team. That leads into a broader sports discussion about Florida Gators football, Auburn, the Miami Hurricanes, Tennessee football and the college football weekend. Clay and Buck debate Florida’s prospects, joke about the increasingly advanced ages of some college quarterbacks and preview their weekend plans, with Clay preparing for a full slate of college and NFL football as well as his son’s high-school homecoming football game, while Buck plans to continue watching Young Washington 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.

The 2026 midterm elections are approaching, and Ryan Girdusky breaks down the latest polling to examine where Republicans are showing potential bright spots despite Democrats holding a sizable advantage in national generic-ballot polling. Ryan digs into Senate, gubernatorial and congressional polling in Minnesota, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, New York, Alaska, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Texas, examining why individual races can diverge sharply from the national political environment. He also looks at what current polling says is motivating Democratic and Republican voters heading into November. Plus, Ryan examines the latest economic warning signs after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to a 3.75%–4.00% target range, its first increase since 2023, as inflation remains elevated. He discusses how dramatically the cost of food, vehicles, rent, insurance and other everyday expenses has changed—and why affordability could remain a major concern for voters. Ryan also discusses demographic tensions in Los Angeles and closes the show with Ask Me Anything, answering listener questions about rural voters, Texas campaign spending and Utah politics. EMAIL RYANFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New details about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman behind the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, are raising fresh questions about what happened before, during and after the July 2024 shooting. Buck breaks down newly released FBI interview records and documents made public by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, including new information about Crooks' background, his increasing interest in firearms, his activity in the weeks before the Butler rally and the questions investigators still have not answered. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Sexton Show Podcast on IHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!    Connect with Buck Sexton:Facebook –   / bucksexton  X –  @bucksexton  Instagram –   @bucksexton TikTok - @BuckSexton                                                                                   YouTube - @BuckSexton   Website – https://www.bucksexton.com/Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Nick Searcy joins Tudor Dixon to discuss the special re-release of Reagan, featuring additional footage and a new director’s cut celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Searcy, who plays James Baker in the film, reflects on Ronald Reagan’s leadership, his opposition to communism, and why he believes Reagan’s message remains relevant today. Tudor and Nick also discuss conservative voices in Hollywood, the influence of politics on American universities, capitalism versus socialism, the value of hard work and risk-taking, and the political debates shaping the country ahead of the midterm elections. Searcy shares his experience as a conservative actor in Hollywood and explains what he hopes a new generation takes away from Reagan’s story. Plus, Nick discusses Dennis Quaid’s portrayal of Ronald Reagan and what audiences can expect when Reagan returns to theaters.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China’s top security officials have laid out their biggest fears about artificial intelligence and the roadmap they believe will keep the Chinese Communist Party in control. Steve Yates breaks down a rare public window into Beijing’s thinking, from deepfakes and cyber warfare to data security, chips, and global AI competition. The bigger question is what America and its allies should refuse to accept as AI becomes critical infrastructure. Listen, share your thoughts, and join the conversation on one of the defining strategic challenges of the coming decade. Follow Nation States with Yates for clear, common-sense insights where Steve Yates serves as your personal national security advisor, breaking down world events in ways that matter to Main Street, not just Washington. Connect with the show at [email protected] and follow on X @NSWithYates.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.