Hour 3 - Holiday Spending and Economic Optimism


Author: iHeartPodcasts December 22, 2025 Duration: 27:42
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Hour 3 - Holiday Spending and Economic Optimism

Hour 3 of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, guest-hosted by Brett Winterble from News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT in Charlotte, delivers a compelling mix of global news analysis, economic insight, and listener engagement as the holiday season approaches. Brett opens the hour by posing a relatable question to the audience: Are you spending more or less this Christmas? This sparks a series of calls highlighting optimism about the economy under President Trump, with listeners citing lower gas prices, easing interest rates, and improved household finances as signs of renewed confidence.

The hour then pivots to international headlines, focusing on the Bondi Beach massacre in Australia and controversial remarks by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns. Brett sharply criticizes Minns for attacking American free speech and gun rights while touting restrictive policies in the name of multiculturalism. He argues that such rhetoric underscores the stark contrast between U.S. constitutional freedoms and the creeping authoritarianism embraced by global elites. Brett warns that moral clarity and constitutional principles—especially the right to worship and speak freely—are essential to preserving liberty at home and abroad.

Listener calls add depth to the discussion, with one caller emphasizing how unchecked immigration reshapes congressional districts and electoral votes, fueling a permanent left-wing power base. Brett agrees, framing immigration as both a cultural and political battleground that demands decisive action. Another caller highlights America’s tradition of generosity, urging struggling families and veterans to embrace community support during the holidays—a sentiment echoed by others celebrating charitable giving and economic gains.

Midway through the hour, Brett introduces a critical economic conversation featuring Kevin Hassett, former White House economic adviser and a potential candidate for Federal Reserve Chair. Hassett dismantles media narratives about labor shortages, explaining that Trump’s immigration reforms—halting diversity visas, tightening asylum rules, and prioritizing legal workers—have boosted wages for native-born Americans, particularly in construction, where salaries have risen by $3,300 on average. Brett underscores Hassett’s pragmatic approach to monetary policy, contrasting it with Jerome Powell’s incrementalism and warning that Democrats, if given control of Congress, would revert to reckless spending and elitist priorities. He praises Hassett’s focus on middle-class needs, credit access, and economic stability as a blueprint for sustaining growth.

Hour 3 closes with a powerful reminder that freedom and prosperity require vigilance, moral courage, and constitutional fidelity. Brett calls on listeners to stay engaged, reject socialist indoctrination, and support leaders committed to faith, family, and economic opportunity. This final hour blends global perspective, grassroots voices, and forward-looking policy analysis, making it a must-listen for conservatives determined to defend American values.

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