Hour 1 - Who Do You Trust?


Author: iHeartPodcasts October 2, 2025 Duration: 37:31
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Hour 1 - Who Do You Trust?

In Hour 1 of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, Clay Travis dives into the latest political and cultural flashpoints dominating the news cycle. The ongoing government shutdown, now in its second day, which Clay calls the “Schumer Shutdown”, driven by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s fear of a progressive primary challenge from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC). Clay predicts AOC will run for president in 2028 and possibly pivot to challenge Schumer for his Senate seat if her White House bid falters. He even speculates on a Gavin Newsom–AOC ticket as the likely Democratic pairing for 2028.

The discussion then shifts to a Gallup poll revealing trust in media has plummeted to a record low of just 28%, compared to over 70% in 1980. Clay explores why Americans no longer trust legacy media, citing misinformation during COVID-19 and the Russia collusion narrative. He challenges listeners to share which media figures they still trust, emphasizing the difference between agreeing with someone’s opinion and trusting their factual accuracy.

Clay also breaks down the controversy over illegal immigrants receiving healthcare benefits in the Democrats’ continuing resolution. While Democrats claim federal funds aren’t directly paying for undocumented healthcare, Clay explains how federal dollars flow to states like California, New York, and Illinois, which then allocate funds for these services. He ties this to COVID-era spending that Democrats want to make permanent, warning that these embedded costs are fueling the shutdown fight.

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