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Clay Travis 0:04

Welcome in Tuesday edition Clay Travis Buck Sexton show. We appreciate all of you hanging out with us. Off the top, it is the five-year anniversary of Rush Limbaugh passing. We have got a special show that is up on the podcast website. to honor him. Obviously, we are talking about it off the top of this program, but five years ago today, I know, was a very tough day for many of us, and we are conscious of that and thinking about the Limbaugh family as we are moving throughout the course of today's program. A lot of different news stories out there. Before we dive into all of those, it is also a significant day because Buck Sexton's first ever book has been released. It is in bookstores everywhere. I'm sure that you are doing promotions all over the place in addition to this program.

Clay Travis 1:05

But Buck, right off the top, what would you want people to know about the book and where can they get it?

How do Clay and Buck honor Rush Limbaugh's legacy?

Clay Travis 1:14

Thank you, Clay.

Buck Sexton 1:15

Yeah, manufacturing delusion is out. How the left uses brainwashing, indoctrination, and propaganda against you. It's really about the tactics and history of mind control and how you can make people go crazy, basically, or how people allow themselves to be made crazy. Unfortunately, because of some of the headlines, especially some of the trans shooter stuff, I have a whole chapter in the book on what is called menticide. I didn't coin that phrase. A very formerly very well-known and prominent psychiatrist named Dr. Joost Meerloo coined the phrase, wrote a book called Rape of the Mind, where he goes into... It's really a step-by-step of how you break people down, how you decondition them, how you radicalize them, how you do all of these things.

Buck Sexton 2:01

And the menticide chapter, I deal with transgenderism and the trans agenda. So it is very much... That's just one way in which it's very much in the current, in the zeitgeist, if you will, of politics. It's definitely dealing with things happening right now in the news and all around. And I would just note, Clay, right off the top, everybody, look, the book seems like it's doing pretty well. I've had some great people. I've got Megan Kelly did a great interview with me on the book. I'll be with our friend Sean Hannity this week and Glenn Beck and a lot of the people who, have been friends and mentors to me over the years, and they're very much on board, which that'll obviously help. But honestly, whether this book is a success or failure, it depends on you, all of you who are listening across the country.

Buck Sexton 2:50

I'm not just saying this. I don't know if I'm ever going to do another book I'm not like Clay. Clay can do a book in 90 days, and then he wants to do another book. But Clay also will do 30 media hits a day and looks crisp like a $100 bill. He's not human, folks. I don't know how he does it. He's got three kids. He's built a business. You can never go beyond Clay's media capacity. He's always got more in the tank. It's amazing. I think this is my one book. I think I'm one and done. And it's just because it took so much, and the CIA had to review it. I talk about my CIA missions to Nigeria, to Mosul, Iraq, to Baghdad, to Afghanistan. I mean, things I've never talked about.

What themes are explored in Buck Sexton's new book, Manufacturing Delusion?

Buck Sexton 3:29

Not in great detail, but I get into some of the stuff, some of my remembrances. First time I was in a Black... Oh, sorry. I think it was the second time I was in a Black Hawk, and it opened up and started shooting all over the place. And I was like, this is... Not really what I signed up for. Actually, no, it is what I signed up for, apparently. And then there's all that. But, Clay, I bring this up because this audience, and it is, I know it's the five-year anniversary of Rush's passing. This is the house that Rush built, and we try to be the best custodians we possibly can every day and serve you, this audience that Rush Limbaugh served for 30 years. I would just say this. I need you guys to do me a solid job.

Buck Sexton 4:05

There are some Trump haters, and therefore also people that despise the right and would have hated what Rush did for it.

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1 What is the main topic discussed in this episode? 0:00–1:14 2 How do Clay and Buck honor Rush Limbaugh's legacy? 1:14–3:29 3 What themes are explored in Buck Sexton's new book, Manufacturing Delusion? 3:29–5:56 4 What alarming trends are associated with recent mass shootings? 5:56–6:40 5 How does Congressman Jim Jordan address immigration policies? 6:40–8:26 6 What updates are there on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie? 8:26–11:02 7 What are the implications of the upcoming Texas Senate race? 11:02–17:22 8 How do Clay and Buck reflect on political favoritism in media? 17:22–1:02:04

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Clay Travis 26 min Buck Sexton 23 min Jim Jordan 7 min Unknown 2 min Stephen Colbert 1 min

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Buck's Book Launch! Clay Travis & Buck Sexton give a reflective and emotional acknowledgment of the five‑year anniversary of Rush Limbaugh’s passing, honoring the legacy of the man whose influence built the foundation of the show’s audience. Clay and Buck describe the day as meaningful for longtime listeners and express gratitude for the community that followed Rush and now follows them. Producers Ali and Greg created a podcast honoring Rush in the Clay and Buck feed that features clips going back to the 90s and highlights many callers to the program. From there, the hour transitions into a major milestone: the release of Buck Sexton’s first book, Manufacturing Delusion. Buck explains the book’s themes—how the political left uses indoctrination, psychological manipulation, and propaganda to reshape public thinking—and shares insight into his CIA‑related experiences that informed several chapters. Clay encourages listeners to buy the book, noting its relevance to current political and cultural battles, especially surrounding issues of mental health, identity, and media manipulation. The conversation pivots sharply into breaking national news: yet another mass shooting carried out by a transgender‑identifying individual. Clay details the disturbing pattern of recent trans‑identified shooters—in Nashville, Minneapolis, British Columbia, and now Rhode Island—and highlights what he calls alarming media dishonesty, such as outlets refusing to identify perpetrators by biological sex. The hosts describe the Rhode Island shooter, a biological male who transitioned late in life, abandoned his family, and ultimately murdered relatives at a public hockey event before killing others. Clay and Buck argue that cultural messaging about “affirmation” has normalized delusion rather than treating mental illness, and they question whether hormone‑related medications, untreated psychological disorders, or ideological extremism contribute to the rising violence. They emphasize that society would never affirm the hallucinations of someone with schizophrenia, so affirming gender‑identity delusions is not compassionate—it’s dangerous. The Crazy Left Congressman Jim Jordan, who joins to discuss the latest on Capitol Hill. Jordan outlines ongoing border‑security battles, sanctuary‑city policies, and potential legislation that would allow local law‑enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities even when state governments attempt to block them. He highlights the staggering number of criminal migrants released by sanctuary jurisdictions and the urgent need for federal preemption in immigration enforcement. Jordan also offers a broad strategic look at the upcoming midterms, arguing that Republicans must contrast their record of border security, economic growth, and school‑choice initiatives with what he calls the Democratic Party’s “normal versus crazy” policy agenda. Before closing the interview, Clay and Buck ask Jordan about other trending issues, including the Winter Olympics and the viral curling controversy, which he humorously weighs in on. The hosts then return to a high‑profile national mystery: the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. They discuss the latest update—that a glove found near her home did not match DNA inside the house—and reflect on the outsized media attention the case continues to attract despite minimal new information. Clay suggests that America’s fascination with true‑crime storytelling, especially among female viewers, is driving the intense coverage even as actionable developments remain scarce. It's Hard to Hate the Guy Clay and Buck preview their upcoming trip to Texas for the first major primary of the 2026 cycle. They examine the high‑stakes Texas Senate race, noting the competitive three‑way Republican contest among John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt, as well as a brewing controversy on the Democratic side. The hosts break down the explosive dispute surrounding Democratic candidate James Talarico’s appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert—an interview CBS declined to air over equal‑time concerns. Colbert publicly blasted CBS executives on his show, turning the incident into a political moment. Clay argues that this conveniently boosts Talarico’s visibility while sidelining rival Jasmine Crockett, suggesting Democratic power players may be orchestrating a soft‑landing for their preferred candidate just as Texans begin early voting. Honoring Rush Limbaugh Clay and Buck give Rush Limbaugh a hat tip and honor him on the five-year anniversary of his passing. They also discuss the FCC’s scrutiny of political favoritism in late‑night TV, referencing FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr’s challenges to the idea that partisan talk shows should remain exempt from equal‑time rules. Buck notes that corporate media dominance by left‑leaning networks is finally being openly acknowledged after decades of pretending neutrality. The hosts compare the current era to the “Daily Show effect,” where comedy was long used as a shield to disguise political messaging. They argue that Colbert’s outrage reflects the media’s desire to maintain partisan influence without regulatory scrutiny. The hour expands into a wider election-season conversation—including the national implications of control of the House and Senate in 2026. Clay emphasizes that the Senate may hold greater long‑term stakes than the House due to aging Supreme Court justices and the potential for major judicial vacancies. They discuss prior examples, such as Justice Anthony Kennedy’s strategically timed retirement versus Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s decision to stay on the bench, underscoring how elections shape the judiciary for generations. Clay and Buck also take VIP listener emails and talkback messages, fielding questions about potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders—including Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro, and Gretchen Whitmer—and the role of intelligence, competence, and electability within the field. This segues into broader reflections on generational language (“back in the day”), the cultural reference points of the 1980s and 1990s, and how political memory shifts across age groups. 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