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November 10, 2025 122 mins
In this episode of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards kicks off Motivational Monday with a fresh perspective on starting the week strong—seeing it as an opportunity to hustle, build wealth, and put food on the table. Drawing from personal experiences, Clay shares stories about avoiding debit cards to prevent overspending, getting "micro-billed to death" by subscriptions, and tips for managing finances smarter, like negotiating discounts on services and tracking mystery charges.   The conversation shifts to practical advice on buying vehicles: why leasing might beat financing for new cars (especially imports like Honda or Toyota), using special payment plans (SPP) for warranties to avoid interest, and opting for pre-owned trucks to save big. Clay emphasizes real-world strategies to cut costs without sacrificing quality.   A major segment dives into the ongoing government shutdown and a Supreme Court victory for the Trump administration, blocking full SNAP benefits amid legal battles. Clay argues for personal responsibility, sharing his own rock-bottom story from 2010—overcoming addiction, poverty, and humiliation at a food pantry—to prove anyone can turn their life around without relying on handouts. He critiques entitlement, calls for cold-turkey cuts to welfare programs to force self-reliance, and highlights how inflation and government dependency have propped up a false economy, as seen in overflowing Walmart shelves.   Clay recounts a touching call-in story from content creator Anton Daniels, where a woman with organ transplants received help, reinforcing that aid should go to those truly in need—not the "lazy." He ties this to broader societal issues, urging conversations with representatives to reform who qualifies for benefits.   Local news updates include businesses fleeing Jackson (like Arby's on High Street closing permanently, and PetSmart/TJ Maxx relocating to Ridgeland), blaming crime and mismanagement. Clay also covers a Supreme Court win demanding states undo unauthorized SNAP payouts, warning of "catastrophic" disruptions in blue states.   The show features listener texts and calls on felons' rights to firearms and voting, debating paths to restoration after serving time, with compromises like home-defense shotguns. Clay stresses forgiveness, second chances, and protecting families in high-crime areas.   Finally, breaking news on arrests in the 2023 JSU student homicide, critiquing initial mishandlings and praising persistence from authorities. Plus, a teaser on Trump’s $2,000 tariff rebate proposal and its potential forms (checks, tax breaks, etc.).   Join Clay for unfiltered takes on politics, personal growth, and Mississippi issues—raw, real, and always thought-provoking.   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Motivational Monday 05:00 - Money Management & Subscription Rants 15:00 - Car Buying Tips & Leasing Advice 25:00 - EBT/SNAP Debate & Supreme Court Ruling 40:00 - Personal Hardship Stories & Self-Reliance 50:00 - Business Closures in Jackson 1:00:00 - Listener Calls on Felons' Rights 1:10:00 - JSU Homicide Arrests 1:20:00 - Trump’s Tariff Rebate & Wrap-Up   #ClayEdwardsShow #MotivationalMonday #PersonalFinance #GovernmentShutdown #SupremeCourt #MississippiNews #SelfReliance #LocalCrime #TrumpTariffs #RealTalk
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