Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Aug 25 2026

Clay Travis and Buck Sexton focused on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his recent media appearances. The hosts analyzed comments he made regarding transgender medical procedures for minors, particularly his comparison of certain gender-transition treatments to circumcision. Clay and Buck strongly criticized the comparison, arguing that it highlighted what they view as increasingly progressive positions within the Democratic Party. The discussion expanded into debates over medical ethics, parental authority, religion, cultural practices, and distinctions between circumcision, female genital mutilation (FGM), and gender-transition procedures. Clay and Buck talk about the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence on national security and modern warfare. The hosts discussed reports of AI-enabled drone technology being used in military conflicts, particularly in relation to the Russia-Ukraine war, and examined how autonomous weapons, visual-recognition systems, and AI-guided targeting could reshape future battlefields. Clay and Buck warned that emerging technologies are transforming warfare at an unprecedented pace and argued that the United States must remain competitive as AI increasingly becomes intertwined with military capability, intelligence gathering, and strategic defense planning. An extensive interview with former NBA player and activist Enes Kanter Freedom. Much of the discussion focused on a recent controversy surrounding his attendance at a Chicago Sky versus Indiana Fever WNBA game. Freedom detailed his account of being removed from the arena after an exchange involving WNBA player Natasha Cloud, while emphasizing that he attended primarily to support Sophie Cunningham and advocate for women’s sports. He maintained that he followed arena rules and characterized the incident as part of a wider debate about free speech, public activism, and political expression in professional sports. Clay and Buck discuss breaking news surrounding the reported death of country music legend Dolly Parton at age 80, as Clay Travis and Buck Sexton reflected extensively on her extraordinary impact on American culture, country music, philanthropy, and public life. The hosts described Parton as one of the most universally admired celebrities in the United States, highlighting her East Tennessee roots, the success of Dollywood, her decades-long entertainment career, and her remarkable ability to remain beloved across political and cultural divides. A major focus was her Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which the hosts praised as one of the most transformative literacy programs ever created, helping millions of children receive books and develop a love of reading. The hour also included discussion of tributes from President Donald Trump and author J.K. Rowling, along with numerous listener calls sharing memories of Parton’s music, generosity, and enduring legacy. 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 and 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

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