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CHECK OUT THE CLAY TRAVIS AND BUCK SEXTON SHOW
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- Verdict with Ted Cruz
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- May 7, 2026
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- 3726
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Summary
Can CA Be Saved? Clay Travis and Buck Sexton discuss California’s role as a political bellwether. The hosts closely analyze both the California governor’s race and the Los Angeles mayoral race, framing them as potential indicators of whether voters are beginning to push back against progressive governance. They highlight moments from recent debates, particularly around the controversial issue of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, presenting it as a broader cultural flashpoint that reflects deeper national divisions on identity, fairness, and public policy. Energy and economic policy also receive significant attention, particularly California’s high gas prices and restrictions on in-state oil production. Clay and Buck argue that environmental policies limiting domestic energy output have contributed to economic strain and increased reliance on foreign energy sources, tying this discussion into larger concerns about affordability, inflation, and energy independence. The Los Angeles mayoral race becomes a major focal point, especially the candidacy of Spencer Pratt, who emerges as a disruptive outsider voice. The hosts emphasize his blunt critique of Los Angeles leadership, particularly on homelessness and public safety, highlighting his argument that addiction—especially to drugs like fentanyl and meth—is a primary driver of homelessness rather than simply a housing shortage. They position his messaging as resonating with voters who are frustrated with long-standing policies and escalating urban challenges, including crime and visible homelessness. Don't Fear the Hantavirus Clay and Buck discuss coverage of a developing Hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship. They emphasize that while the virus carries a high fatali…