Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Sep 29 2025

Cocky Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey faces two felony indictments in Northern Virginia for alleged perjury related to the Russia collusion investigation. Clay plays Comey’s past CNN remarks dismissing accountability and contrasts them with the current reality. Vice President JD Vance weighs in, emphasizing that the indictment was not politically motivated despite the deep-blue jury pool. Clay questions whether prosecutors can secure a conviction given the venue and judge but calls the indictment a major step toward accountability.

Charlie Kirk Awakening 

Clay Travis dives into a major political bombshell and cultural flashpoints shaping the national conversation. The hour opens with breaking news that ESPN and SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum is seriously considering a run for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, following Senator Tommy Tuberville’s decision to pursue the governorship. Clay shares exclusive details from his in-depth weekend interview with Finebaum, revealing how the assassination of Charlie Kirk profoundly influenced Finebaum’s thinking about America’s future. Finebaum, a household name in college football, expressed frustration with cultural decline and confirmed he’s weighing a move from sports media to politics—a decision Clay predicts could “land like a neutron bomb” in both sports and political circles.

Listeners hear Finebaum’s candid remarks about his motivations, including his disillusionment with corporate media after Disney blocked him from interviewing President Trump in 2019, despite ESPN’s frequent access to Barack Obama. Clay underscores the cultural double standard and praises Finebaum’s courage in publicly acknowledging he’s a Trump voter—something virtually unheard of among current ESPN personalities. This revelation sparks a broader discussion about cancel culture, free speech, and the growing movement of Americans refusing to stay silent.

Just Be Sane

New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropping out of the race, ongoing fallout from James Comey-related charges, and reactions to J.K. Rowling’s comments on the transgender debate. Clay also touches on a shocking attack on a Latter-Day Saints church in Michigan, being investigated as a possible terror incident.

Listeners weigh in on political polarization, with fiery calls about whether friendships can survive across party lines. Clay pushes back against the idea of cutting off friends over politics, arguing that persuasion—not isolation—is key to winning elections. He draws parallels between political outreach and religious evangelism, stressing the importance of engaging with those who disagree.

Sports and culture also take center stage as Clay responds to criticism of his belief that sports fans are rational and vital in cultural battles, using examples like Riley Gaines’ fight for fairness in women’s sports. He argues that abandoning cultural arenas like sports only cedes ground to the Left.

Middle East Peace?

Live coverage of Trump’s remarks, highlighting his call for Palestinian leadership to reject terrorism and embrace reform, and his insistence that lasting peace requires security for Israel and opportunity for Palestinians. Clay underscores the historic stakes of this proposal and promises continued analysis as developments unfold.

 

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