Could America be just one generation away from losing its freedom? Former U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, author, and popular X personality C.T. Hill, better known as Green Beret Naptime, joins Karol Markowicz for a fascinating conversation about military service, American liberty, the dangers of tyranny, and his new military thriller, The Remnant War: Ashes of the Eagle, Book One.

Drawing on more than 15 years of experience in Army Special Operations, Hill explains how combat changes a person's perspective, why military service can provide young Americans with purpose and discipline, and how his real-world experience inspired a fictional story about authoritarianism and the fight to preserve constitutional freedoms. He also reveals why his views on the Russia-Ukraine war have changed, what Americans misunderstand about Special Forces, and why protecting individual liberty requires constant vigilance.

Plus, Hill shares his favorite books, the story behind his viral Green Beret Naptime account, and the powerful life lesson he learned from hundreds of publishing rejections: Stop waiting for permission, take action, and never let failure stop you.

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Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Buck Sexton hosts solo while Clay Travis is away traveling, delivering a wide-ranging discussion focused primarily on the 2026 midterm elections, voter turnout, key Senate races, immigration, and the political landscape shaping the final stretch before Election Day. Drawing heavily on campaign developments, early voting data, and President Donald Trump’s recent appearances on the campaign trail, Buck analyzes the state of several battleground races and argues that Republicans may be building momentum despite national polling that appears favorable to Democrats. He examines voter concerns surrounding the economy, border security, crime, taxation, and cultural issues, emphasizing how these topics continue to dominate political discourse as voters begin casting ballots across the country.

An extended interview with Shabbos Kestenbaum of PragerU, a former Democrat and Jewish activist known for his lawsuit against Harvard University following the October 7 attacks in Israel. The conversation explores rising anti-Semitism, campus politics, ideological shifts within the Democratic Party, and international protests connected to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Kestenbaum argues that support for the Palestinian cause has evolved into what he calls an “omnicause” movement, connecting activists across numerous progressive causes and ideological groups. He discusses protests in Europe and the United States, examining how pro-Palestinian activism has become intertwined with broader social and political movements.

An extended interview featuring veteran Democratic strategist and pollster Doug Schoen. Schoen offers a detailed assessment of the 2026 electoral landscape, arguing that Democrats currently hold an advantage in the battle for House control while many pivotal Senate races remain extremely competitive. The two discuss major races in Texas, Ohio, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, Minnesota, and other battleground states. Schoen analyzes polling trends, early voting data, candidate strengths and weaknesses, turnout dynamics, and the broader political environment affecting both parties. The interview examines contests involving Ken Paxton, James Talarico, Susan Collins, Chris Sununu, Sherrod Brown, Vivek Ramaswamy, Michelle Tafoya, and other prominent political figures as both parties fight for control of key offices across the country.

Buck describes as a major foreign policy success for the Trump administration: the release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher who had been detained by Russian authorities after being captured in Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine war. Buck discusses the background of Hubbard’s detention, the circumstances surrounding his conviction by a Russian court, and President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure his release through direct engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He argues that the successful return of Hubbard demonstrates Trump’s effectiveness in international negotiations and highlights broader themes of American strength and diplomacy.

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In Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Buck Sexton hosts solo while Clay Travis is away traveling, delivering a wide-ranging discussion focused primarily on the 2026 midterm elections, voter turnout, key Senate races, immigration, and the political landscape shaping the final stretch before Election Day. Drawing heavily on campaign developments, early voting data, and President Donald Trump’s recent appearances on the campaign trail, Buck analyzes the state of several battleground races and argues that Republicans may be building momentum despite national polling that appears favorable to Democrats. He examines voter concerns surrounding the economy, border security, crime, taxation, and cultural issues, emphasizing how these topics continue to dominate political discourse as voters begin casting ballots across the country.

A major focus of Hour 1 is President Trump’s campaign stop in North Carolina and the broader effort to energize Republican turnout. Buck highlights Trump’s messaging on taxes, immigration, economic growth, crime, and opposition to progressive social policies, arguing that these remain some of the most salient issues for voters heading into the midterms. The conversation expands into analysis of polling, campaign strategy, voter enthusiasm, and the importance of close races that will determine control of Congress and influence the final two years of the Trump administration. Buck contends that state-by-state contests, rather than national approval ratings, will ultimately shape the political outcome.

The program also spends significant time discussing Representative Ilhan Omar and reports surrounding an investigation into allegations connected to her citizenship status and naturalization process. Buck examines the political ramifications of the story, discusses President Trump’s criticism of Omar, and reacts to Omar’s public response and fundraising efforts. He argues that immigration, assimilation, national identity, and citizenship remain central issues in American politics, using the controversy as a broader springboard for a discussion about patriotism, immigration policy, Democratic Party priorities, and the ideological divisions between conservatives and progressives. The segment explores questions surrounding legal immigration, deportation policy, border enforcement, and competing views of America’s global role and national character.

Later in the hour, Buck turns to election analytics and early voting trends, featuring commentary from political analyst Ryan Girdusky. The discussion covers ballot returns and turnout patterns in major battleground states including Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Iowa, and Texas. Buck reviews partisan turnout shifts compared with previous election cycles, explaining what evolving voting patterns may signal for both parties. He also encourages listeners to take advantage of early voting opportunities, arguing that casting ballots before Election Day can strengthen campaign turnout operations and improve voter participation efforts.

Texas politics becomes another major topic as Buck examines the Senate race involving TX AG Ken Paxton and Democratic challenger James Talarico. He evaluates polling, turnout indicators, and media coverage surrounding the contest while discussing Democratic messaging related to technology investment, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and the influence of Elon Musk. Buck defends Musk’s growing presence in Texas and argues that Democrats have increasingly targeted successful entrepreneurs and technology leaders while simultaneously embracing wealthier donors and progressive political activists. The conversation broadens into debates over economic growth, government regulation, artificial intelligence, energy policy, wealth creation, and the future of American innovation.

In addition to politics, Hour 1 includes lighter and more personal moments as Buck shares details about his new balcony gardening hobby in Miami. He discusses cultivating plants, building a privacy screen, growing a mango tree, and learning landscaping techniques, offering listeners a break from the intense political coverage. The show concludes with listener calls from Texas and North Carolina, where callers express concerns about key Senate races, election integrity measures, absentee voting, voter identification requirements, and the importance of turnout in determining the direction of the country.

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In Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Buck Sexton delivers a wide-ranging discussion focused on the 2026 midterm elections, campaign strategy, public health policy, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, voter turnout, key Senate races, and the political issues driving conservative voters heading into Election Day. With the election rapidly approaching, Buck blends political analysis, commentary on health and wellness, and interviews with political strategists and listeners from across the country, offering a detailed look at the major stories shaping the national conversation.

A significant portion of the hour centers on the campaign trail, beginning with Vice President JD Vance’s rally appearance in Ohio, where he promotes Republican candidates and highlights issues including tax cuts, border security, crime reduction, and preserving the Trump administration’s policy agenda. Buck analyzes Ohio’s increasingly competitive political environment, discussing concerns among Republicans about both the gubernatorial and Senate races. He focuses on the contentious Republican governor’s contest involving Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton, noting the controversy surrounding campaign advertising that has generated significant debate within the state and intensified an already heated race. Ohio’s political future becomes a recurring theme throughout the program as Buck evaluates polling data, campaign messaging, and voter sentiment.

The program then shifts to health policy and the growing influence of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement. Buck argues that many Americans have become increasingly skeptical of government health agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and longstanding public health narratives. He discusses concerns about chronic illness, nutrition, physical fitness, and declining health outcomes, particularly among younger generations. Drawing on comments from RFK Jr., Buck examines why MAHA messaging has resonated with many young men, focusing on themes of health, masculinity, physical fitness, self-improvement, and dissatisfaction with modern cultural trends. The discussion broadens into conversations about exercise, strength training, nutrition, obesity, preventative health care, and the importance of personal responsibility in maintaining long-term health.

Buck also explores what he views as failures in past nutritional guidance and public health recommendations, criticizing processed foods, sugary cereals, and unhealthy dietary habits that became mainstream over previous decades. He argues that Americans should play a more active role in evaluating health information and making informed choices rather than relying exclusively on government agencies or pharmaceutical interventions. The segment examines how lifestyle choices contribute to national health outcomes and healthcare costs, while connecting public health trends to broader economic concerns such as government spending and long-term medical expenses.

Another major topic involves the rapidly growing market for peptides and related health treatments. Discussing comments made by RFK Jr., Buck highlights concerns about consumers purchasing peptides through gray-market and international sources due to regulatory obstacles. He questions the federal government’s approach to oversight, advocating for additional research, greater transparency, and expanded domestic production. The conversation touches on FDA regulation, pharmaceutical innovation, product safety, international supply chains, liability concerns, and growing public demand for alternative health treatments and wellness therapies.

The second half of Hour 2 returns heavily to politics and election analysis with an extended interview featuring veteran Democratic strategist and pollster Doug Schoen. Schoen offers a detailed assessment of the 2026 electoral landscape, arguing that Democrats currently hold an advantage in the battle for House control while many pivotal Senate races remain extremely competitive. The two discuss major races in Texas, Ohio, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, Minnesota, and other battleground states. Schoen analyzes polling trends, early voting data, candidate strengths and weaknesses, turnout dynamics, and the broader political environment affecting both parties. The interview examines contests involving Ken Paxton, James Talarico, Susan Collins, Chris Sununu, Sherrod Brown, Vivek Ramaswamy, Michelle Tafoya, and other prominent political figures as both parties fight for control of key offices across the country.

The discussion also touches on the future of the Democratic Party and the political standing of Kamala Harris. Schoen offers a critical assessment of Harris’s prospects as a future presidential candidate, evaluating her past campaigns, current polling position, and standing among Democratic power brokers.

In Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Buck Sexton hosts the program solo and focuses on a mix of foreign policy, American politics, free speech, higher education, election analysis, anti-Semitism, and listener interaction. The hour opens with what Buck describes as a major foreign policy success for the Trump administration: the release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher who had been detained by Russian authorities after being captured in Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine war. Buck discusses the background of Hubbard’s detention, the circumstances surrounding his conviction by a Russian court, and President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure his release through direct engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He argues that the successful return of Hubbard demonstrates Trump’s effectiveness in international negotiations and highlights broader themes of American strength and diplomacy.

The discussion then expands into a broader examination of authoritarian governments and the risks facing Americans traveling abroad. Drawing upon his own intelligence community background, Buck explains why he avoids traveling to countries such as Russia and China, citing concerns about arbitrary detention, political leverage, and limited legal protections. He compares the treatment of foreign detainees in adversarial nations with protections available under the American legal system, arguing that despite domestic political disagreements, the United States remains substantially freer and more accountable than many authoritarian regimes. The conversation touches on political prisoners, diplomatic negotiations, hostage diplomacy, international relations, and concerns about government overreach in countries where individual rights are limited.

Buck also spends considerable time discussing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the challenges involved in negotiating a ceasefire or peace settlement. He examines Russia’s strategic calculations, Ukraine’s defense efforts, the role of European military support, and the Trump administration’s emphasis on encouraging European nations to shoulder more responsibility for regional security. Buck argues that although ending the war remains difficult, progress in diplomatic discussions combined with burden-sharing from NATO allies reflects a shift in the international approach to the conflict.

Following listener talkbacks and lighter commentary about Buck’s ongoing balcony gardening hobby and Home Depot adventures, the program turns back to politics. Listener responses focus on voter enthusiasm in Texas and expectations surrounding the 2026 midterm elections. Buck discusses reports of high turnout, particularly among conservative voters, and expresses confidence in Republican prospects in major statewide races while emphasizing the importance of voter participation in battleground contests across the country.

A major segment of Hour 3 features an extended interview with Shabbos Kestenbaum of PragerU, a former Democrat and Jewish activist known for his lawsuit against Harvard University following the October 7 attacks in Israel. The conversation explores rising anti-Semitism, campus politics, ideological shifts within the Democratic Party, and international protests connected to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Kestenbaum argues that support for the Palestinian cause has evolved into what he calls an “omnicause” movement, connecting activists across numerous progressive causes and ideological groups. He discusses protests in Europe and the United States, examining how pro-Palestinian activism has become intertwined with broader social and political movements.

The interview also delves deeply into Michigan politics and the closely watched Senate race involving Abdul El-Sayed and Republican candidate Mike Rogers. Kestenbaum argues that the Michigan contest is one of the most significant races of the 2026 election cycle, framing it as a broader test of whether progressive and Democratic Socialist-aligned candidates can remain competitive in swing states. Buck and Kestenbaum discuss voting trends among Jewish Americans, the impact of concerns about anti-Semitism on electoral behavior, and whether traditionally Democratic constituencies may be shifting toward Republican candidates or withholding support from progressive nominees. The conversation examines evolving political coalitions, voter realignment, and the influence of Middle East policy on domestic elections.

Another major topic centers on younger voters and digital political influencers. Buck asks Kestenbaum about the popularity of online progressive commentator Hasan Piker among Generation Z audiences. Their discussion focuses on social media influence, political radicalization, economic anxiety, campus culture, and ideological messaging targeted at younger Americans. Keste

France is descending into political turmoil as violent riots, widespread looting, and growing public anger put President Emmanuel Macron under intense pressure. Ryan Girdusky is joined by French political analyst Philippe Lemoine to expose what's fueling the unrest, why Macron's government is struggling to maintain control, and whether Marine Le Pen could capitalize on the chaos to win France's presidency. With immigration tensions, economic frustration, and nationalist movements gaining momentum across Europe, could France's crisis signal the beginning of a massive political earthquake that changes the continent forever?

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Fox News host and bestselling author Brian Kilmeade joins Tudor Dixon for a revealing conversation about the 2028 presidential election, Kamala Harris, JD Vance, the Democratic Party's embrace of socialism, and the future of American leadership.

Tudor opens the episode with a blistering critique of Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, questioning her political ambitions and controversial comments about young Americans considering jobs in the Trump administration. She examines what she sees as an alarming effort to intimidate conservatives and the growing influence of progressive politics within the Democratic Party.

Then, Brian Kilmeade joins Tudor to discuss his book, Uniting the States: Six Crucial Moments That Forged the American Miracle, exploring the extraordinary decisions and courageous leaders who shaped the United States. From the Founding Fathers to today's political battles, Kilmeade explains what American history can teach us about the challenges facing the country.

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Author Matthew Ehret joins Navy SEAL David Rutherford to explain the Fabian Society: why he says it was created after the American Revolution, the Roman strategy it is named after, the eugenics views of its early leaders, and how it fits into the think tanks that drive policy today. They also cover where left vs right comes from, why the French Revolution failed, CIA backed modern art, and why Matthew believes AI cults are emerging. The historical claims are the guest's own.

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00:00 Why the Fabian Society matters
01:52 The Fabian window at the London School of Economics
09:45 How the American Revolution scared an empire
17:39 The Fabius Maximus playbook
26:00 Black Rifle Coffee
43:45 Where left vs right comes from
46:17 Why the French Revolution failed
1:00:13 The CIA and modern art
1:05:46 AI cults
1:16:18 Where to follow Matthew Ehret

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A personal account of the fentanyl crisis through the eyes of a father who lived it. Steve Yates shares the 12-day journey that began with an overdose call about his daughter Christina and ended with difficult decisions, hospice care, and heartbreak. Along the way, he reflects on addiction, counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, the toll on families, and why this epidemic reaches far beyond headlines and statistics.

Listen now and prepare for Part 2, where Steve examines the family lessons and public policy questions that emerged from this devastating experience.

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