Daily Review With Clay and Buck - May 28 2025

Buck's Health Gratitude Buck Sexton returns to the mic while Clay Travis is on vacation. Buck shares a personal health update, recounting a severe stomach virus that sidelined him over Memorial Day weekend. He reflects on the importance of health and gratitude: "The Healthy Person Has a Thousand Wants. The sick person has one." The show then pivots to major political topics, starting with a critical discussion of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” associated with Donald Trump. Buck explores internal GOP debates over the bill, highlighting concerns from prominent conservatives, including Elon Musk. He emphasizes the need for constructive criticism within the conservative movement and shares insights from WH Senior Advisor Stephen Miller, who defends the bill’s merits. A significant portion of the hour is dedicated to the ongoing controversy surrounding President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline. WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt argues that Biden’s condition was deliberately concealed by the mainstream media and Democratic operatives, framing it as one of the most significant political cover-ups in modern U.S. history. They call for accountability and congressional investigations into who was truly making decisions in the Biden White House, with speculation pointing to figures like Senator Elizabeth Warren and Ron Klain. Trump vs. Harvard The conversation also touches on the Trump vs. Harvard legal battle, which Buck frames as a broader cultural fight against elite institutions. He supports Trump’s efforts to challenge the ideological dominance of Ivy League schools and praises the president’s willingness to confront entrenched power structures. He argues that elite institutions like Harvard have become bastions of left-wing ideology and unconstitutional racial discrimination, citing the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action. Buck defends the move as a necessary step to hold universities accountable for their admissions practices and ideological bias, especially in light of recent antisemitism controversies on campus. He draws parallels to NPR and other federally funded institutions, asserting that taxpayer dollars should not support organizations that defy constitutional principles. Dogs Rule A heartfelt story about Buck’s Australian Labradoodle, highlighting the emotional intelligence of dogs and their ability to comfort during illness—a relatable and touching segment for pet lovers. The conversation quickly pivots to pressing political issues, with a deep dive into the controversial “Big Beautiful Bill.” Buck critiques the limitations of executive power, the partisan nature of judicial opposition to President Donald Trump, and the structural challenges in Congress that hinder meaningful fiscal reform. He emphasizes the urgency of addressing the national debt, warning of a looming fiscal crisis if entitlement and automatic spending remain untouched. Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson voices his support for raising the debt ceiling only if it includes significant spending cuts and a return to pre-pandemic budget levels. Buck also references insights from Stephen Miller, who outlines the bill’s major components: historic welfare and tax reforms, aggressive energy exploration, and strong border security measures—all while aiming to reduce the deficit. However, Buck remains skeptical, noting that even with these reforms, the scale of the national debt ($36–37 trillion) and annual deficits over $1 trillion pose serious long-term risks. AL Sen. Tommy Tuberville Guest AL Senator Tommy Tuberville, who discusses the Senate’s role in shaping the bill, his concerns about lingering Green New Deal subsidies, and his upcoming run for governor of Alabama. Tuberville stresses the need for fiscal discipline, entitlement reform, and a balanced approach to energy policy. He also touches on the challenges of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) in col