Hour 3 of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show delivers a powerful mix of political analysis, cultural commentary, and listener engagement. The hour opens with updates on President Donald Trump’s multi-hour call with Vladimir Putin, which Trump says will lead to high-level advisor meetings and a future summit in Budapest aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Clay and Buck examine Trump’s diplomatic momentum following the Gaza peace deal and discuss whether his approach could reshape global negotiations.
The conversation shifts to domestic politics, spotlighting New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and his Fox News interview with Martha MacCallum. Mamdani refused to credit Trump for the Gaza peace agreement, calling it “too early,” and offered vague answers on Hamas disarmament.
Clay and Buck critique Mamdani’s progressive agenda—tax hikes, rent freezes, and city-run grocery stores—arguing these policies would harm New York’s economy and worsen affordability. They also highlight Mamdani’s recent apology to police for past “defund” rhetoric, framing it as political damage control.
Next, the hosts dive into Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s CNN town hall comments on “toxic masculinity” and Republican success online. AOC claimed conservatives radicalize young men through “insecure masculinity,” sparking a broader discussion on gender politics. Clay and Buck argue Democrats have alienated young men by vilifying masculinity, contrasting today’s cultural climate with the meritocratic ideals of past generations.
They explore how societal shifts—from the rise of social media to the MeToo movement—have fueled resentment among men and contributed to their migration toward the GOP. Buck underscores masculinity’s role in building civilization, while Clay emphasizes the difference between equality and sameness, warning that efforts to blur gender roles have left both men and women dissatisfied.
Hour 3 also features listener calls, including a mother explaining why her 21-year-old son voted for Trump after years of being told he was “evil” for being male. The discussion expands into historical context, with Clay noting that slavery existed across all civilizations and that modern narratives often distort history for political gain.
Adding a lighter twist, Clay and Buck engage with a caller who completed the Catalina Island swim, sparking a humorous yet fascinating conversation about night swims, shark encounters, and ocean challenges. They debate whether Clay could handle an Alcatraz swim and share anecdotes about great white sightings near Manhattan Beach, blending serious topics with entertaining banter.
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