What really happened at this year’s State of the Union?

From insider trading accusations and border policy to Medal of Honor recipients and emotional tributes to fallen service members, this speech delivered spectacle, confrontation, and powerful moments of American pride.

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In this episode, Ryan sits down with CNN contributor and Salem Radio host Scott Jennings for a sharp, unfiltered breakdown of President Trump’s State of the Union—and the political fallout that followed.

Jennings highlights what he calls the defining moment of the speech: when President Trump challenged Congress to stand up for the American people—and Democrats refused. Was this a turning point heading into the 2026 midterms?

The conversation dives deep into the issues shaping the political battlefield right now:

• Why Trump’s disciplined messaging and policy specifics could reshape the GOP’s midterm strategy

• How immigration remains Trump’s strongest issue—and a major vulnerability for Democrats

• The growing divide between Republican and Democratic voter priorities

• Whether Democrats are doubling down on positions that alienate mainstream voters

• The role of media narratives, viral moments, and political theater in shaping public perception

Jennings also shares behind-the-scenes insights from his appearances on CNN, revealing the most shocking moments he’s witnessed on live television—and what they say about today’s political climate.

If you want to understand the messaging war heading into 2026, the immigration debate, and why this State of the Union could have lasting political consequences, this is a must-listen episode.

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In this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor is joined by Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack to break down one of the most talked-about moments from the State of the Union—the viral “woman in red” who stunned viewers by sitting among Democrats and standing proudly for America.

Cammack shares the behind-the-scenes story of her spontaneous decision to cross the aisle, why her team warned her not to do it, and what message she hoped to send to the American people. Together, Tudor and Cammack discuss the emotional highs of the speech, from honoring everyday American heroes to the stark contrast in reactions inside the chamber.

They also dive into:

• The growing political divide and what it means for America’s future

• Why moments of unity seem increasingly rare in Washington

• The broader implications for 2028 and the next generation of leadership

• Controversies surrounding election integrity and the SAVE Act

• Calls for transparency in Congress, including efforts to expose taxpayer-funded settlements

This episode is a powerful conversation about patriotism, political courage, and the importance of standing up—literally and figuratively—for the country.

👉 Don’t miss this inside look at the moment everyone is still talking about—and what it reveals about the state of American politics today.

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How close is Iran to building a nuclear weapon—and has the U.S. actually set their program back?

In this episode, Lisa sits down with Vice Admiral John W. Miller, a leading expert on Iran and military strategy, to break down the reality behind the headlines. From uranium enrichment levels to the aftermath of recent U.S. strikes, this conversation cuts through the uncertainty surrounding Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

The Vice Admiral explains why Iran’s stockpile of 60% enriched uranium is so concerning, how quickly it could potentially be turned into weapons-grade material, and what we still don’t know about the location of that nuclear stockpile following recent military action.

They also dive into:

• Whether U.S. bunker-buster strikes actually crippled Iran’s nuclear program

• How close Iran really is to nuclear breakout

• Why verification—not just negotiation—is the key to any deal

• Whether Iran is negotiating in good faith or simply buying time

• How internal unrest inside Iran could impact the regime’s behavior

• What happens if diplomacy fails—and whether more military action is coming

• How countries like Israel, China, and Russia factor into the equation

Plus, a candid assessment of President Trump’s Iran strategy—and whether it’s working.

With tensions rising and uncertainty still high, this episode gives you a clear, expert-level understanding of one of the most dangerous geopolitical flashpoints in the world today.

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Remember Operation Chaos?

Hillary Clinton’s testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein, with Clay highlighting that she denied ever meeting Epstein or boarding his plane, while Bill Clinton is set to testify next. The hosts then dig into a bombshell report alleging that Susie Wiles—President Donald Trump’s chief of staff and former 2024 campaign manager—was secretly surveilled by the FBI, and that her attorney knew conversations were being monitored while she did not. This leads to a broader discussion of weaponization of the justice system, including Democrat attempts during the 2024 election cycle to keep President Trump tied up in multiple courtrooms across several states.

Buck revisits how Democrats previously pushed to remove Trump from ballots in Colorado and Maine, and how the political establishment normalized efforts to criminally prosecute Trump and even imprison him. They also recount the assassination attempts against Trump during the campaign, reinforcing the high‑stakes political climate surrounding the former and current president.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr

An extended interview with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.  Carr explains how the FCC applies equal‑time rules to programs that are not bona fide news, and why late‑night and daytime shows that consistently platform Democrats may face stricter enforcement during the general election. The conversation then shifts to spectrum and connectivity: Carr outlines efforts to accelerate broadband deployment after years of federal spending that failed to connect homes, and he highlights how satellite‑to‑device technology and fresh spectrum could deliver faster, more competitive internet service. They close the interview on sports broadcasting, tackling consumer frustration with fragmented streaming, rising costs, and the risk that too many NFL games moving behind paywalls could undercut local broadcast economics, weaken the Sports Broadcasting Act’s rationale, and make it harder for fans to simply turn on the TV and find their team.

Make America Eat Healthy Again 

FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary joins the program for a detailed and rapid‑fire interview. He announces that the FDA just approved a new drug in 44 days—an unprecedented turnaround—and outlines structural reforms intended to speed drug approvals without sacrificing safety. Dr. Makary explains new pathways designed to fast‑track treatments for rare diseases, which collectively affect one in eleven Americans. He discusses the surge in popularity of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs, the unregulated gray zone around peptides, and how the FDA is distinguishing legitimate therapies from unauthorized copycats. He also details sweeping reforms to U.S. nutrition guidance, including rewriting the federal food pyramid, emphasizing protein‑rich whole foods, and eliminating taxpayer funding for sugary drinks and ultra‑processed foods in federal nutrition programs.

The conversation then turns to the modern explosion in childhood allergies. Dr. Makary explains that a major cause may have been decades of incorrect medical advice telling parents to avoid feeding young children allergenic foods until age three. He clarifies that early introduction of foods like peanut butter between five and seven months can reduce allergy risk by more than 80%. He also outlines the FDA’s improved communication efforts, updates to vaccine guidance, and ongoing scientific reevaluation of the COVID‑era booster policies that once lacked strong data.

As the hour wraps up, the hosts press Dr. Makary on the post‑COVID landscape. He notes that this year’s flu has been more prevalent than COVID, that the flu shot was a poor match for circulating strains, and that the public health response to COVID—especially school closures, masking toddlers, and approving annual boosters without adequate clinical data—was a historic failure. He outlines key FDA goals going forward, including pursuing cures for type 1 diabetes, advanced therapies for certain late‑stage cancers, improved treatments for PTSD in veterans, and a universal flu vaccine providing lifelong protection.

Snowball Thug Arrested

NYPD arrested a 27‑year‑old suspect seen hurling large ice chunks at officers during a snowstorm—undercutting early political claims that the perpetrators were “just kids”—and note the individual’s recent arrest record. They also flag reports that President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are set to meet at the White House, potentially to discuss increasing housing supply by easing zoning and regulatory barriers that keep rents high; Buck underscores how environmental reviews, permitting, and red tape inflate construction costs in cities like New York and California.

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Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show opens with a fast‑paced rundown of the day’s biggest political and media stories, centered heavily on 2026 primary politics, Trump‑era investigations, FBI surveillance controversies, and reaction to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Clay and Buck set the tone by previewing upcoming guests—FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary—before pivoting directly into the news dominating the political landscape.

One of the major stories examined is Hillary Clinton’s testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein, with Clay highlighting that she denied ever meeting Epstein or boarding his plane, while Bill Clinton is set to testify next. The hosts then dig into a bombshell report alleging that Susie Wiles—President Donald Trump’s chief of staff and former 2024 campaign manager—was secretly surveilled by the FBI, and that her attorney knew conversations were being monitored while she did not. This leads to a broader discussion of weaponization of the justice system, including Democrat attempts during the 2024 election cycle to keep President Trump tied up in multiple courtrooms across several states.

Buck revisits how Democrats previously pushed to remove Trump from ballots in Colorado and Maine, and how the political establishment normalized efforts to criminally prosecute Trump and even imprison him. They also recount the assassination attempts against Trump during the campaign, reinforcing the high‑stakes political climate surrounding the former and current president.

A major portion of Hour 1 focuses on the reaction to President Trump’s State of the Union address, including CNN data showing a 10‑point surge in voters who believe Trump will move the country in the right direction after watching his speech. Clay emphasizes Trump’s stamina—speaking for nearly two hours at age 80—and contrasts it with Joe Biden’s physical decline, noting feedback he received from older listeners.

The hour then pivots to the 2026 Texas primaries, which become the centerpiece discussion of the segment. Clay and Buck cover the intensifying Senate primary between Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, and Wesley Hunt, and spend substantial time on the rise of Jasmine Crockett, who has become unexpectedly competitive on the Democratic side. This sparks a flood of calls from Texas listeners admitting they engaged in “Operation Chaos”–style crossover voting, inspired by the Rush Limbaugh strategy of entering the opposing party’s primary to influence the outcome. Multiple lifelong Republicans call in to say they voted for Jasmine Crockett to help ensure Republicans face the weakest possible Democratic opponent in November. Clay and Buck analyze open‑primary rules, strategic voting, and party‑loyalty dynamics while callers debate whether gaming the Democratic primary is worth sacrificing votes in key GOP races. Clay also highlights breaking economic news: 30‑year mortgage rates dropping below 6% for the first time since 2022, describing how this could “unfreeze” the housing market after years of stagnation caused by Biden‑era inflation.

The hour closes with lively commentary on political media strategy, including Democrats boosting James Talarico through national exposure, and a humorous retrospective on the Jussie Smollett hoax, tying it into a conversation about fake hate crimes and political fundraising.

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Hour 2 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show opens with breaking updates from Capitol Hill as Hillary Clinton testifies behind closed doors on the Jeffrey Epstein matter; the session is abruptly paused after an unauthorized image from inside the room appears on social media, prompting the hosts to dissect why cameras were excluded and what, if anything, the hearing could realistically produce. Clay and Buck argue that Democrats are leaning on Epstein‑themed allegations to attack President Donald Trump much the same way they once leaned on the Steele dossier and the Kavanaugh accusations, while noting that CNN’s reaction polling to Trump’s State of the Union showed a significant bump in confidence that his policies would move the country in the right direction. From there, they widen the lens to question what Democrats can actually run on in 2026 if abortion mobilization has faded, healthcare costs continue to climb under Obamacare’s legacy, and border security remains a political vulnerability; they frame this as a broader identity crisis for the party in a post‑Trump political era. A listener call accusing the hosts of viewing Trump as beyond criticism sparks a sharp exchange about rhetoric, “extremism,” and Buck’s book Manufacturing Delusion, with the hosts maintaining that Democrats’ positions have drifted far from mainstream 60/40 or 80/20 consensus issues.

The centerpiece of Hour 2 is an extended interview with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. First, they revisit the Texas Democratic primary media saga—specifically James Talarico’s exposure on national talk shows—and how local Disney‑affiliated stations filed equal‑time notices, potentially opening the door for Jasmine Crockett and others to request comparable airtime. Carr explains how the FCC applies equal‑time rules to programs that are not bona fide news, and why late‑night and daytime shows that consistently platform Democrats may face stricter enforcement during the general election. The conversation then shifts to spectrum and connectivity: Carr outlines efforts to accelerate broadband deployment after years of federal spending that failed to connect homes, and he highlights how satellite‑to‑device technology and fresh spectrum could deliver faster, more competitive internet service. They close the interview on sports broadcasting, tackling consumer frustration with fragmented streaming, rising costs, and the risk that too many NFL games moving behind paywalls could undercut local broadcast economics, weaken the Sports Broadcasting Act’s rationale, and make it harder for fans to simply turn on the TV and find their team.

In the final segment of Hour 2, Clay and Buck pivot to public safety and housing policy. They report that NYPD arrested a 27‑year‑old suspect seen hurling large ice chunks at officers during a snowstorm—undercutting early political claims that the perpetrators were “just kids”—and note the individual’s recent arrest record. They also flag reports that President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are set to meet at the White House, potentially to discuss increasing housing supply by easing zoning and regulatory barriers that keep rents high; Buck underscores how environmental reviews, permitting, and red tape inflate construction costs in cities like New York and California. The hour wraps with teases for Hour 3: a defense of the U.S. men’s hockey gold medalists against media scolds and fresh audio of Vice President Kamala Harris hinting at her 2026 plans.

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Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show dives into a wide-ranging set of political, cultural, and health‑policy topics, beginning with updates on Hillary Clinton’s ongoing testimony in the Epstein investigation, Bill Clinton’s scheduled appearance the following day, and new economic news showing mortgage rates dropping below 6% for the first time in four years. Clay and Buck preview a major conversation planned for tomorrow’s show about escalating tensions with Iran, noting that Middle East negotiations have collapsed and raising the question of whether the United States could be drawn into direct conflict. They also discuss a mysterious developing story out of Cuba, where Americans were reportedly killed by Cuban military forces near the island—an event they describe as highly unusual, geopolitically strange, and potentially signaling a much deeper crisis.

The hour then pivots to one of the week's most talked‑about cultural flashpoints: the U.S. men’s hockey team facing backlash from the sports media and Democratic commentators for visiting President Trump at the White House. New Jersey hockey fans deliver a resounding counter‑message, showering the players with cheers and “USA” chants, while loudly booing the state’s new Democratic governor. Clay and Buck use this moment to illustrate how the sports‑media industry became dominated by left‑wing politics after the Colin Kaepernick era, how traditional sports journalism lost value when real‑time information became instant, and why so many sportswriters now rely on ideological content to justify their roles. They argue that most fans simply want sports, not politics, and that AI is poised to replace much of the current sports‑media class.

From there, they return to the Cuba incident. Buck outlines competing theories—ranging from a tragic error, to an overreaction by Cuban authorities, to a potential intelligence‑related provocation reminiscent of historical “Gulf of Tonkin”‑style events. Clay takes a more forceful stance, arguing that after 70 years of dysfunction, the United States should eliminate Cuba’s communist regime entirely and rebuild a free, prosperous, capitalist Cuba aligned with American interests. Buck notes that large segments of the South Florida Cuban‑American community would strongly support such an outcome.

At the bottom of the hour, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary joins the program for a detailed and rapid‑fire interview. He announces that the FDA just approved a new drug in 44 days—an unprecedented turnaround—and outlines structural reforms intended to speed drug approvals without sacrificing safety. Dr. Makary explains new pathways designed to fast‑track treatments for rare diseases, which collectively affect one in eleven Americans. He discusses the surge in popularity of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs, the unregulated gray zone around peptides, and how the FDA is distinguishing legitimate therapies from unauthorized copycats. He also details sweeping reforms to U.S. nutrition guidance, including rewriting the federal food pyramid, emphasizing protein‑rich whole foods, and eliminating taxpayer funding for sugary drinks and ultra‑processed foods in federal nutrition programs.

The conversation then turns to the modern explosion in childhood allergies. Dr. Makary explains that a major cause may have been decades of incorrect medical advice telling parents to avoid feeding young children allergenic foods until age three. He clarifies that early introduction of foods like peanut butter between five and seven months can reduce allergy risk by more than 80%. He also outlines the FDA’s improved communication efforts, updates to vaccine guidance, and ongoing scientific reevaluation of the COVID‑era booster policies that once lacked strong data.

As the hour wraps up, the hosts press Dr. Makary on the post‑COVID landscape. He notes that this year’s flu has been more prevalent than COVID, that the flu shot was a poor match for circulating strains, and that the public health response to COVID—especially school closures, masking toddlers, and approving annual boosters without adequate clinical data—was a historic failure. He outlines key FDA goals going forward, including pursuing cures for type 1 diabetes, advanced therapies for certain late‑stage cancers, improved treatments for PTSD in veterans, and a universal flu vaccine providing lifelong protection.

Hour 3 closes on a lighter note, with Clay and Buck joking about Clay’s goal of bench pressing 315 pounds, reflecting on how few public voices were willing to challenge mask mandates during the COVID years, and previewing the next day’s topics: whether the U.S. may be headed toward war with Iran, Kamala Harris appearing to signal a 2028 run, and Bill Clinton’s upcoming Epstein testimony.

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In this episode of Wellness Unmasked, Dr. Nicole Saphier delivers your weekly health and policy rundown—starting with a deeply personal reflection on family, resilience, and finding joy during the Northeast blizzard.

Then, she dives into one of the most closely watched health policy stories in Washington: the Senate confirmation hearing of Dr. Casey Means, President Trump’s nominee for Surgeon General.

Dr. Saphier breaks down:

• The controversy over Dr. Means’ medical credentials, including not completing residency and lacking an active medical license

• Why medical professionals are divided—and what it means for trust in public health leadership

• The critical role of the Surgeon General as America’s top health communicator

• Why public trust, credibility, and messaging may matter more than ever in a post-COVID landscape

• The political dynamics behind the confirmation—and why she’s still likely to be approved

Plus, Dr. Saphier shares her candid perspective as a practicing physician on whether credentials should outweigh communication skills—and what the future of public health leadership should look like.

🔜 Coming next week: A deep dive into the State of the Union’s healthcare agenda, the future of the Affordable Care Act, rising premiums, and the growing influence of the MAHA movement.

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