Hour 3 - Why Greenland Matters


Author: iHeartPodcasts January 20, 2026 Duration: 36:56
Podcast episode
Hour 3 - Why Greenland Matters

Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show is dominated by live coverage and analysis of President Donald Trump’s White House press conference marking the one‑year anniversary of Trump 2.0. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton bring listeners extended excerpts and real‑time commentary as Trump outlines what he views as the defining accomplishments of his second term while previewing themes he is expected to carry to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Throughout hour 3, Trump highlights what he describes as historic economic gains, including record stock market highs, massive growth in retirement accounts, trillions of dollars in new domestic investment commitments, and sharp reductions in the trade deficit. Clay and Buck analyze Trump’s claim that tariffs have produced national‑security benefits without triggering inflation, as well as his assertion that corporate reshoring and manufacturing expansion have accelerated as foreign companies move operations into the United States to avoid tariffs.

A major policy focus in Hour 3 is drug pricing reform, with Trump emphasizing newly secured most‑favored‑nation pricing agreements with major pharmaceutical companies that he says will dramatically lower prescription costs for Americans. Clay and Buck discuss Trump’s frustration with what he perceives as media underreporting of these changes and frame the issue as potentially one of the most consequential healthcare reforms of his presidency.

The hosts then break down Trump’s comments on immigration enforcement, particularly his defense of ICE agents and his decision to display photos of violent offenders targeted for removal. Clay and Buck argue this visual tactic explains who ICE is actually arresting—criminal offenders rather than law‑abiding residents—and contrast Trump’s messaging with recent media criticism of immigration enforcement operations. The discussion also includes Trump’s remarks about fraud and public corruption in Minnesota, including comments referencing Representative Ilhan Omar’s finances and alleged misuse of public funds.

Hour 3 transitions into a detailed discussion of Greenland and geopolitics, which Clay and Buck describe as one of the most important foreign‑policy themes emerging ahead of Davos. They respond to statements from European leaders, including the European Commission and Danish officials, rejecting any U.S. claim to Greenland. Clay and Buck outline Trump’s strategic rationale, focusing on Arctic security, resource access, emerging shipping lanes, and historical precedents such as the U.S. purchase of Alaska and the U.S. Virgin Islands from Denmark. They argue Trump envisions a negotiated, voluntary territorial arrangement rather than military action, potentially involving direct payments and a referendum among Greenland’s population.

The latter half of Hour 3 of the program features listener reactions and call‑ins grading Trump’s first year back in office. The majority of callers give Trump an “A” or “A+,” praising domestic and foreign policy accomplishments while also expressing frustration with Congress for not doing more to support Trump’s agenda. Some callers cite lingering issues such as DOJ accountability and transparency as reasons for slightly lower grades.  The hour concludes with lighter, unscripted moments as Clay and Buck discuss personal travel aspirations to Alaska, Greenland, and California’s Alcatraz swim, blending humor with audience engagement. The show wraps with anticipation of further developments from Trump’s Davos trip and ongoing coverage of his second‑term agenda.

Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8

 

For the latest updates from Clay & Buck, visit our website https://www.clayandbuck.com/

 

Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton: 

X - https://x.com/clayandbuck

FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck

Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck

Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


More episodes

Duration: 1:46:35
Season 4, Episode 27.Jobs numbers are up big, Pelosi vs. Trump continues on and Cocaine Mitch is a hero for the GOP. Tiana Lowe joins Buck in studio. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c…

Duration: 1:46:52
Season 4, Episode 26Mitt Romney is a traitor and a disgrace to the GOP, Iowa still has no results and the Libs are still trying to destroy Trump. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comFo…

Duration: 1:46:03
Season 4, Episode 25.The Senate is expected to vote on the impeachment of President Trump on Wednesday, job numbers make the President look great and still no results in the Iowa Caucus. Learn more about your ad-choices…

Duration: 1:46:40
Season 4, Episode 24.President Trump is preparing for the state of the union while the senate is voting to acquit him of all charges. Plus Mini Mike takes some swipes at the President. Learn more about your ad-choices at…

Duration: 1:46:38
Acquittal for President Trump is near, Mayor Pete is a lunatic and it's a big day in Iowa. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/…

Duration: 1:46:38
Season 4, Episode 22.Chief Justice Roberts blocked a question from Senator Rand Paul, CNN wants more diversity to handle the coronavirus and updates from Brexit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc…

Duration: 1:44:52
Season 4, Episode 21.Madison Gesiotto guest hosts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener f…

Duration: 1:46:25
Season 4, Episode 20.Will the senate trial allow witnesses or will it be ending by the end of the week. Jesse Kelly and David Efune join the show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comF…

Duration: 1:46:37
Season 4, Episode 19.CNN shows it's true colors, the Democratic candidates tell us their celebrity crushes and more fallout from the death of Kobe Bryant. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw…

Duration: 1:46:24
Season 4, Episode 18.Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo blasts an NPR reporter for taking an off the record conversation public, Nadler and Schiff with some borderline violent comments and Kobe Bryant tragically passes away.…

Duration: 1:46:36
Season 4, Episode 17.Carter Page warrants are declared invalid. Plus updates from the never ending impeachment trial, Elizabeth Warren gets confronted about her student loan plan and Joe Biden claims that DACA kids are m…

Duration: 1:33:11
Season 4, Episode 16.Everyone is bored of the impeachment trial, including Senators who walked out, which drove the Dems nuts. Plus why do people think a 17 year old is someone we should take advice about major policies…

Duration: 1:46:43
Season 4, Episode 15.The Democrats are making a mockery of the impeachment process and Trump takes a swipe at his potential foes. Plus John Solomon and Saagar Enjeti join the show. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt…

Duration: 1:46:49
Season 4, Episode 14Buck is back! How long will impeachment drag on? Plus the peaceful protest of the new gun laws in Virginia are misrepresented by the media and AOC wants all the power. Learn more about your ad-choices…

Duration: 1:48:59
Season 4, Episode 13.Ben Weingarten guest hosts. Julie Kelly, Steve Yates and Margot Cleveland join the show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https:/…

Logo
Select station
VOL