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: 1:53:30
Buck takes aim at airlines with libertarian extraordinaire Matt Welch. Plus, an update on the conditions on the ground in Syria. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comFollow Clay & Buck…

Duration: 1:54:49
Buck talks Syria strategy, Gorsuch gets sworn in and Buck reveals how much he hates airlines. Guests, Heather Mac Donald, author of 'The War On Cops' and Peter Brooks, Senior Fellow for National Security Affairs at the H…

Duration: 1:54:20
The President's swift decision to strike a key airbase in Syria is sending a strong message across the globe. Plus, Republicans nuke the Democrat filibuster and officially confirm Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Learn more…

Duration: 1:54:02
In a historic move, Senate Republicans deploy the nuclear option to confirm President Trump's SCOTUS nominee. Plus , Buck does a filibuster deep-dive involving pirates! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe…

Duration: 1:53:54
Buck breaks down the moves ahead for the Trump administration in Syria. Plus, the famous anti-P.C. professor in Canada joins with an intelligent take-down of social justice warriors plaguing college campuses. Learn more…

Duration: 1:56:21
Buck breaks down the growing list of lies told by Susan Rice and the mainstream media. Plus, a takedown of the gender pay gap on #EqualPayDay. And Buck’s alma mater changes its mascot to The Mammoth. Learn more about you…

Duration: 1:55:01
Obama's former national security adviser, Susan Rice, reportedly requested the unmasking of Trump campaign identities. Of course, the silence on this from the MSM’s websites is deafening! Learn more about your ad-choices…

Duration: 1:54:23
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration: 1:59:39
Buck delivers breaking news: Michael Flynn announces he'd testify in exchange for immunity. Plus, a free speech lecture goes awry when students try to squelch the speaker's speech. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt…

Duration: 1:54:22
Buck tells Republicans to go nuclear on the Neil Gorsuch nomination. Plus, Buck rails against the AGs who filed 15 felony charges against the undercover filmmakers behind the controversial Planned Parenthood video. Learn…

Duration: 1:54:45
Buck sounds off on sanctuary cities harboring criminal illegal immigrants. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee o…

Duration: 1:54:14
Fake News reports on fake news, Trump sets his sights on taxes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.c…

Duration: 1:54:27
Republicans belly flop on health care despite having 7 years to get their act together. Plus, we hear from all-star conservative columnist Ann Coulter! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork…

Duration: 1:54:30
President Trump issues a tough ultimatum to House Republicans. Plus, news breaks of a potential ‘smoking gun’ allegedly showing the Obama admin spied on Trump team. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp…

Duration: 1:53:53
The death toll rises in the London terror attack. Activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali weighs in. Plus, new revelations today that communications from the Trump transition team were “incidentally” picked up by the intel community. B…

Logo
Select station
VOL