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Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Jun 18 2026
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- Verdict with Ted Cruz
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- Jun 18, 2026
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Summary
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. The Art of the Iran Deal Clay Travis and Buck Sexton analyze the evolving Iran nuclear deal and Middle East geopolitics , with Clay and Buck offering a strategic analysis of the recently announced memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. The hosts emphasize that the agreement represents a temporary framework or “deal to make a deal” , rather than a finalized long-term solution, particularly on nuclear weapons. They discuss how the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is a key outcome, allowing global oil supply to stabilize and directly influence declining gas prices in the U.S. —a central issue heading into the midterm elections. Buck highlights that gasoline prices dropping below $4 per gallon is politically significant, noting that energy costs and inflation remain top concerns for voters and could shape electoral outcomes . The Story the Media is Avoiding Clay and Buck talk to WI Senator Ron Johnson also address COVID-19 vaccine policy, government transparency, and public health controversies . Senator Johnson discusses his claims regarding adverse event reporting and alleged lack of transparency from federal agencies , asserting that more accountability is needed in how data was handled and communicated during the pandemic. The segment highlights ongoing debates over vaccine safety, government oversight, and media coverage , refle…