Hour 2 - What is Curtis Doing?

Hour 2 of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show delivers sharp political analysis and breaking geopolitical updates. The segment opens by revisiting the fallout from John Bolton’s indictment on 18 felony counts, noting even MSNBC admits the charges look grim for the former National Security Advisor. Clay and Buck encourage listeners to catch Hour 1 for the full breakdown before pivoting to the latest political drama in New York City’s mayoral race.

The hosts dissect polling data showing Zohran Momani with an 18-point lead, making an Andrew Cuomo comeback nearly impossible unless Curtis Sliwa exits the race. Buck argues that Sliwa’s continued candidacy splits the anti-Momani vote, virtually guaranteeing a far-left victory. Clay controversially suggests that a Momani win could benefit Republicans nationally by highlighting progressive failures, potentially boosting Elise Stefanik’s chances against Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026. They spotlight Stefanik’s fiery statement labeling Momani a “jihadist” for his pro-Hamas stance, noting the reluctance of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to endorse him.

The conversation shifts to public safety and policing, analyzing Momani’s hollow apology to NYPD officers and his proposal to make public transit free by hiking taxes on top earners and corporations. Clay and Buck argue that safety and cleanliness—not cost—are the real issues plaguing New York’s transit system.

Midway through the hour, the show pivots to foreign policy and national security, featuring an in-depth interview with former Navy SEAL and Clay & Buck Podcast Network host David Rutherford. Rutherford provides expert insight into escalating tensions in Venezuela, where U.S. forces have conducted kinetic strikes on narco-terrorist boats linked to Mexican cartels. He details China’s $60 billion investment in Venezuela, cartel bounties on U.S. border agents, and the likelihood of joint special operations missions ramping up. 

Rutherford predicts Maduro may seek a deal to retain power but warns of growing pressure for UN-supervised elections and U.S. leverage over Venezuela’s oil industry. The discussion also touches on cartel strategies, potential civil unrest, and the geopolitical tug-of-war involving China and BRICS nations.

The hour closes with a caller emphasizing the entrenched corruption in Venezuela, naming narco kingpin Diosdado Cabello as a key player alongside Maduro. Clay and Buck underscore how these developments tie into falling oil and gas prices, now at their lowest since 2021—a major economic win that’s flying under the radar.

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