Hour 3 - Jesse Kelly Hangs With Us


Author: iHeartPodcasts February 12, 2026 Duration: 36:51
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Hour 3 - Jesse Kelly Hangs With Us

Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a fast moving mix of politics, culture, humor, and audience interaction, highlighted by the return of guest Jesse Kelly, host of The Jesse Kelly Show and author of the newly released Jesse’s Little Red Book. The trio opens the hour with their signature banter—roasting each other’s haircuts, mustaches, and Super Bowl party choices—before diving into deeper political and cultural issues shaping the country under President Donald Trump. A major segment centers on Jesse Kelly’s new book, which he describes as a free, 93 page collection of his insights on politics, culture, party dynamics, and even food. From there, the hosts pivot into a fiery discussion of the Jeffrey Epstein hearings, expressing frustration that self identified victims continue holding press events without naming alleged abusers. The conversation compares the situation to the trajectory of the Me Too movement, arguing that legitimate victim advocacy has been diluted by performative claims, opportunism, and media manipulation. The political analysis intensifies as the hosts look ahead to Election 2026, with Jesse predicting that Republicans may lose the House but retain the Senate, depending largely on the strength of the economy and whether “normie voters” feel financial relief in their everyday lives. The hour also features a humorous cultural debate after Clay proposes that Taylor Swift may be evolving into the “21st century Beatles,” prompting Jesse’s mock therapeutic concern and Buck’s acknowledgment of Swift’s global cultural dominance. Listeners play a major role in Hour 3, with talkback messages fueling conversations about mustaches, beards, and the supposed “discipline” required for proper grooming. Callers also react to the hosts’ musical knowledge—especially Buck’s unfamiliarity with the cult classic song “Mexican Radio”—and praise the show’s bumper music choices. The final portion shifts to education as a North Carolina teacher details the loss of classroom autonomy, mandatory College Board crafted curriculum, and rising historical illiteracy among students. She claims students increasingly lack the ability to engage with long form texts, rely heavily on AI summaries, and are being funneled into ideologically slanted content. The hour closes with wide ranging cultural commentary, including issues facing public schools, the state of American cities, and audience requests for more interactive show elements. As always, Hour 3 showcases the show’s blend of political insight, cultural critique, listener engagement, and irreverent humor—making it a standout installment for podcast listeners catching up on the entire program.

 

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