Hollywood’s Identity Crisis Grows

Buck brings up the year’s most controversial Hollywood topic: the film Sinners, which has received a record‑breaking 16 Oscar nominations. Clay and Buck critique the movie as emblematic of Hollywood’s obsession with identity politics, explaining that its themes—vampires as metaphors for white supremacy and cultural appropriation—are precisely the kind of content Hollywood now elevates out of racial guilt rather than artistic merit. They joke about remaking historically Black‑led films with white actors in the name of “not seeing race” to expose the industry’s hypocrisy. They lament how modern filmmaking has collapsed into “superhero slop,” reboots, and political propaganda, comparing it to iconic classics like Braveheart, Saving Private Ryan, and Gladiator.

Light ’em Up Linda

The return of “Light ’em Up Linda”, a Florida caller who became famous on the show for unapologetically endorsing extreme punishment for drug smugglers. Linda calls in again to declare she would “cut California off and let it float out to sea,” while offering movie takes, blasting Robert De Niro, and reaffirming her strong support for Trump. Her fiery passion delights the hosts and further fuels their Friday tradition of lively listener interaction.

The guys then move back to national headlines, focusing on the Minneapolis ICE enforcement controversy. Clay explains that left‑wing activists—desperate for a new symbol after their earlier narratives fizzled—are now claiming that ICE “arrested a five‑year‑old.” Clay and Buck clarify that the child’s father fled during an ICE operation, abandoning him, forcing ICE agents to secure the child for his own safety. They argue this demonstrates activists’ desperation to manufacture outrage because every previous attempt—such as the failed attempt to portray church‑storming protesters as victims—has backfired. 

DHS Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin 

Clay and Buck are joined by Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Public Affairs. McLaughlin confirms that ICE officers are continuing large‑scale immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis despite violent resistance, vehicle rammings, doxxing, and death threats. She states that over 3,000 illegal aliens have been arrested, including individuals convicted of murder, homicide, drug trafficking, sexual assault, and gang activity. She reveals that hundreds of illegal immigrants arrested in Minneapolis alone have been convicted of homicide in the United States, and thousands nationwide have murder convictions either in the U.S. or their home countries. ICE has also arrested 8,000 gang members and over 1,500 known or suspected terrorists in the last year.

McLaughlin also addresses the viral claim that ICE “arrested a five‑year‑old.” She explains that the child’s father fled during an enforcement operation—abandoning his son in the cold—and ICE agents protected the child, bought him food, played his favorite music, and attempted to reunite him with his mother, who refused to take custody. The father and child were later reunited safely at a federal facility. Clay and Buck argue this is another failed attempt by activists to manufacture a sympathetic “face” for anti‑ICE protests.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr

Clay and Buck talk to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who explains the letter he issued to major broadcast networks questioning whether politically one‑sided programming—specifically shows like The View and late‑night comedy platforms—should continue receiving “bona fide news” exemptions under federal equal‑time laws. Carr details how these exemptions have long shielded such programs from having to offer equal on‑air opportunities to opposing political candidates. He argues that many shows have wildly misinterpreted precedent, effectively granting themselves perpetual news status despite booking overwhelmingly Democratic guests and almost no conservatives. Carr lays out what enforcement could look like: notices to the FCC, forced equal‑time remedies, fines, or—in cases of repeated abuse—even jeopardized broadcast licenses.

The conversation turns fiery when Clay and Buck play Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue mocking Carr as “Trump’s ferret.” Carr laughs off the insult but doubles down, insisting that fake news shows cannot claim news exemptions while pushing partisan narratives and excluding opposition voices. He also discusses the FCC’s limited but relevant role in reviewing potential mega‑mergers—such as Netflix and Paramount’s competing bids to acquire Warner Bros.—and the long‑term conseq

Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show opens with Clay and Buck reacting to the massive winter storm sweeping across the country, except for Florida—where Buck humorously notes that South Floridians stand “in solidarity” with the rest of the frozen nation by bravely slipping socks over their flip‑flops. From there, the hour pivots to one of the most consequential national stories: the historic drop in U.S. murder rates under the Trump administration. Clay highlights a front‑page New York Times report acknowledging the lowest murder rate in 125 years, even though the paper insists President Trump deserves no credit. Clay and Buck dismantle this narrative, pointing out the obvious correlation between restored law‑and‑order policies and a nationwide collapse in violent crime, while mocking legacy media for still blaming past crime waves on “COVID disruptions” rather than on the anti‑police climate created by BLM‑era politics.

The conversation shifts into cultural commentary as Buck brings up the year’s most controversial Hollywood topic: the film Sinners, which has received a record‑breaking 16 Oscar nominations. Clay and Buck critique the movie as emblematic of Hollywood’s obsession with identity politics, explaining that its themes—vampires as metaphors for white supremacy and cultural appropriation—are precisely the kind of content Hollywood now elevates out of racial guilt rather than artistic merit. They joke about remaking historically Black‑led films with white actors in the name of “not seeing race” to expose the industry’s hypocrisy. They lament how modern filmmaking has collapsed into “superhero slop,” reboots, and political propaganda, comparing it to iconic classics like Braveheart, Saving Private Ryan, and Gladiator.

Hour 1 also features a listener‑favorite moment: the return of “Light ’em Up Linda”, a Florida caller who became famous on the show for unapologetically endorsing extreme punishment for drug smugglers. Linda calls in again to declare she would “cut California off and let it float out to sea,” while offering movie takes, blasting Robert De Niro, and reaffirming her strong support for Trump. Her fiery passion delights the hosts and further fuels their Friday tradition of lively listener interaction.

The hour then transitions back to national headlines, focusing on the Minneapolis ICE enforcement controversy. Clay explains that left‑wing activists—desperate for a new symbol after their earlier narratives fizzled—are now claiming that ICE “arrested a five‑year‑old.” Clay and Buck clarify that the child’s father fled during an ICE operation, abandoning him, forcing ICE agents to secure the child for his own safety. They argue this demonstrates activists’ desperation to manufacture outrage because every previous attempt—such as the failed attempt to portray church‑storming protesters as victims—has backfired. The hosts preview upcoming interviews with DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, and Daily Wire reporter Mary Margaret Olohan, who has been embedded with JD Vance in Minneapolis as federal immigration enforcement intensifies.

The hour closes with a humorous debate about vampire films, movie‑theater etiquette, and the death of Hollywood as Clay and Buck riff on classics like Lost Boys, Interview with the Vampire, and Blade. Clay describes his massive new home theater setup—a 12‑foot‑wide, seven‑foot‑tall screen—while declaring movie theaters all but obsolete except for large‑scale events like Top Gun: Maverick. Buck notes that even classical concerts are plagued by cell‑phone users, proving that the “war for manners in public spaces” is lost.

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Hour 2 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show focuses on the escalating battle between ICE enforcement operations and left‑wing protesters in Minneapolis, examining how Democrat‑controlled cities and states are actively obstructing federal immigration law. Clay and Buck open the hour by breaking down explosive comments from Hakeem Jeffries, who compares ICE to a “rogue elephant,” prompting the hosts to argue that Democrats oppose immigration enforcement entirely—not just its tactics. They highlight how sanctuary jurisdictions have forced federal officers to operate without state or local cooperation, making cities like Minneapolis uniquely chaotic compared to states such as Florida and Texas.

The hosts also dissect new polling shared on CNN showing that 57% of Democrats disapprove of their own congressional leaders, one of the highest intra‑party dissatisfaction levels on record. Clay and Buck interpret this as a sign that the Democratic Party is politically rudderless and internally fractured, even as it tries to rally around anti‑ICE sentiment.

Hour 2 of the program features a major discussion about Vice President J.D. Vance’s appearance at the March for Life, where he announces that he and his wife are expecting their fourth child—the first time a sitting vice president will welcome a baby since the 1870s. Clay and Buck celebrate this as a cultural milestone, connecting it to broader political themes such as declining birth rates, the importance of family formation, and the rise of childless adult voters—particularly among Democrats—whom they argue have embraced climate‑based anti‑natalist ideology.

Climate politics becomes another key theme in Hour 2. Clay predicts that the ongoing winter storm will be spun by media outlets as evidence of “climate change,” regardless of the contradiction posed by extreme cold. Buck riffs on the evolution from “global warming” to “climate change,” explaining how the terminology shift allows activists to treat all weather—hot or cold—as proof of their claims.

The centerpiece of Hour 2 is an in‑depth interview with Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Public Affairs. McLaughlin confirms that ICE officers are continuing large‑scale immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis despite violent resistance, vehicle rammings, doxxing, and death threats. She states that over 3,000 illegal aliens have been arrested, including individuals convicted of murder, homicide, drug trafficking, sexual assault, and gang activity. She reveals that hundreds of illegal immigrants arrested in Minneapolis alone have been convicted of homicide in the United States, and thousands nationwide have murder convictions either in the U.S. or their home countries. ICE has also arrested 8,000 gang members and over 1,500 known or suspected terrorists in the last year.

McLaughlin also addresses the viral claim that ICE “arrested a five‑year‑old.” She explains that the child’s father fled during an enforcement operation—abandoning his son in the cold—and ICE agents protected the child, bought him food, played his favorite music, and attempted to reunite him with his mother, who refused to take custody. The father and child were later reunited safely at a federal facility. Clay and Buck argue this is another failed attempt by activists to manufacture a sympathetic “face” for anti‑ICE protests.

Listeners join the conversation to highlight how slogans like “hands up, don’t shoot” persist despite being long‑debunked, prompting Clay and Buck to discuss how misinformation becomes ingrained through repetition. They frame this as part of a broader “firehose of falsehood” strategy used by Democrats and legacy media.

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Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show centers on a major media‑regulation showdown, high‑stakes immigration enforcement reporting, and on‑the‑ground updates from Minneapolis following weeks of violent anti‑ICE protests. Clay and Buck open the hour with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who explains the letter he issued to major broadcast networks questioning whether politically one‑sided programming—specifically shows like The View and late‑night comedy platforms—should continue receiving “bona fide news” exemptions under federal equal‑time laws. Carr details how these exemptions have long shielded such programs from having to offer equal on‑air opportunities to opposing political candidates. He argues that many shows have wildly misinterpreted precedent, effectively granting themselves perpetual news status despite booking overwhelmingly Democratic guests and almost no conservatives. Carr lays out what enforcement could look like: notices to the FCC, forced equal‑time remedies, fines, or—in cases of repeated abuse—even jeopardized broadcast licenses.

The conversation turns fiery when Clay and Buck play Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue mocking Carr as “Trump’s ferret.” Carr laughs off the insult but doubles down, insisting that fake news shows cannot claim news exemptions while pushing partisan narratives and excluding opposition voices. He also discusses the FCC’s limited but relevant role in reviewing potential mega‑mergers—such as Netflix and Paramount’s competing bids to acquire Warner Bros.—and the long‑term consequences of media consolidation, including the possibility that NFL broadcasting rights will migrate behind streaming paywalls and weaken traditional broadcast influence.

Hour 3 of the program then shifts to breaking coverage from Minneapolis as Daily Wire reporter Mary Margaret Olohan joins the show after spending a full day embedded with Vice President J.D. Vance and ICE agents during the height of the city’s unrest. Olohan offers firsthand accounts of the vice president’s meetings with federal officers, his remarks emphasizing rule of law, and the shocking reality that Minneapolis police officers have allegedly been instructed not to assist ICE agents even when they are under attack. She also describes the freezing conditions, the presence of professional activists imported from other cities, and the widespread circulation of misinformation—including debunked claims about ICE “detaining a five‑year‑old” and the false narratives surrounding the church‑storming incident that triggered nationwide attention.

Olohan details Vance’s response to conservatives urging the administration to invoke the Insurrection Act, explaining that Vance believes federal law enforcement can still manage the situation—though the door remains open if violence escalates. She recounts her questions to Vance about whether he had spoken with the ICE officer involved in the Renee Goode shooting and confirms that White House officials have briefed themselves on the case while allowing investigations to proceed. She also warns that the anti‑ICE protest movement will likely continue because many activists are paid organizers, incentivized to sustain unrest despite debunked claims and diminishing public support.

The hour concludes with Clay and Buck reflecting on Olohan’s insights into press access inside the Trump White House, where reporters—friendly and hostile alike—now enjoy direct, daily opportunities to question the president. Olohan contrasts this with the near‑absence of media access during the Biden years, describing how legacy reporters privately admit they prefer the Trump administration’s engagement, even as they publicly attack it.

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In this episode, Ryan Girdusky breaks down the data driving some of the most consequential political and global trends right now. He examines the sharp decline in China’s birth rate and what it signals for the country’s economic stability, workforce crisis, and long-term foreign policy ambitions.

Ryan also dives into fresh polling ahead of the 2026 U.S. elections, unpacking which issues are resonating most with voters and how key demographic shifts could reshape the political map. Ryan continues with a look at newly released census data, revealing population movements across states—and what those shifts mean for representation, policy, and power.

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Auron MacIntyre joins the show to break down the DOJ’s response to the Minneapolis arrests and the federal civil rights case involving Christians who were harassed while gathered for worship. We dig into whether these arrests mark a real shift in enforcement, the legacy of a two-tier justice system, and what accountability looks like moving forward.

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Auron MacIntyre joins the show to break down the DOJ’s response to the Minneapolis arrests and the federal civil rights case involving Christians who were harassed while gathered for worship. We dig into whether these arrests mark a real shift in enforcement, the legacy of a two-tier justice system, and what accountability looks like moving forward.

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In this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor breaks down the latest World Economic Forum meeting and the growing shift in global politics driven by President Trump’s America First message. She challenges elite energy and climate narratives, arguing for a realistic, pro-growth approach to American energy independence. Tudor also explores how artificial intelligence could reshape future industries—and why globalism is failing everyday citizens. Tudor turns to Gavin Newsom’s controversial appearance at Davos, where he attacked Trump while ignoring California’s mounting crises.

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In this episode of The Truth with Lisa Boothe, Lisa sits down with Ellie Cohanim, an Iranian-born refugee and former Trump administration official, to break down the historic uprising unfolding in Iran. Ellie offers firsthand insight into the regime’s economic collapse, its brutal repression of citizens, and how billions are funneled to terror proxies instead of helping the Iranian people.

The conversation examines the extraordinary courage of Iranian protesters, the global rise of anti-Semitism, and the growing threats facing Jewish communities worldwide. Ellie also explains why Donald Trump’s policies—strong sanctions, unapologetic support for Iranian freedom, and a decisive U.S. military posture in the Middle East—stood in stark contrast to today’s failed leftist approach.

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