Fight, Fight, Fight

Clay and Buck react to Zohran Mamdani’s recent mayoral win and its implications for the state’s political future. They spotlight Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s announcement that she’s running for governor of New York, positioning her as a strong Republican alternative to incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul. The hosts argue that Hochul’s leadership has contributed to rising crime, unaffordable living conditions, and failed bail reform policies—making Stefanik’s candidacy a potential turning point for the Empire State.

National politics also take center stage, with Donald Trump’s blunt remarks on Nancy Pelosi’s retirement drawing praise from the hosts. They frame Pelosi’s departure as symbolic of a broader shift in power and discuss how Trump’s continued influence is reshaping the political landscape. The conversation expands into the ongoing government shutdown, with bipartisan frustration mounting over unpaid federal workers and travel disruptions. Surprisingly, Senator John Fetterman is praised for his pragmatic stance on reopening the government, prompting Clay to reflect on how Fetterman has emerged as a rational voice in Congress.

Escape from New York

Clay and Buck discuss the government shutdown and Donald Trump’s call to end the Senate filibuster to reopen federal operations. Trump also outlines his vision for election reform, including voter ID laws, restrictions on mail-in voting, and a return to single-day voting—topics that resonate strongly with the conservative base.

Clay shares his travel woes amid widespread airline cancellations, receiving support from fans including Southwest and JetBlue pilots offering standby tickets. This sparks a broader conversation about the show’s loyal audience and the challenges of navigating travel during government disruptions. The hosts take calls from listeners grading Trump’s first 10 months in office. Opinions range from a C-minus to an A-plus, with debates over Trump’s handling of the economy, border security, and crime. Buck and Clay defend Trump’s record, citing historic declines in violent crime in cities like Memphis and Washington, D.C., and emphasizing his success in securing the southern border. They argue that inflation and high prices are lingering effects of Biden-era economic mismanagement, not failures of Trump’s current administration. The conversation shifts to the role of artificial intelligence in boosting productivity and long-term economic growth. Buck shares insights from his visit to Taiwan’s TSMC and predicts that AI will transform daily life and improve quality of living, despite current frustrations over inflation and affordability.

Miracles Among Us

A compelling interview with Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News medical analyst and author of Miracles Among Us. Siegel discusses the intersection of faith and science, recounting miraculous recoveries including DeMar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest on the field and the role of prayer, preparation, and divine intervention in healing. He also shares personal stories and emphasizes the power of hope and spirituality in medicine.

The Great Irony

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins the conversation, defending his department’s decisions amid flight cancellations and staffing shortages. He urges critics to focus on reopening the government rather than blaming the FAA for safety-driven decisions. The hosts also discuss the broader implications of the shutdown, including delayed SNAP benefits and judicial overreach, with Vice President JD Vance criticizing a federal judge’s ruling that mandates executive action during the shutdown. The Affordable Care Act comes under fire as Buck argues that Obamacare has made health insurance so expensive that many Americans now opt out entirely. He calls for transparency in government welfare programs and criticizes the euphemistic language used to describe food assistance, advocating for a return to plain terms like “food stamps.”

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