Hour 2 - Getting the Porridge Just Right

Dec 4, 2025

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Steve Scalise

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Sean Duffy

Sean Duffy, the United States Secretary of Transportation, discusses vital preparations for the World Cup, highlighting its potential billions in economic impact and the modernization of air traffic control systems with a $12.5 billion investment. He shares exciting innovations like air taxis and drone deliveries set to reshape travel. Steve Scalise, the House Majority Leader, provides insights into legislative priorities, focusing on healthcare reform, the SCORE Act aimed at protecting student-athletes, and urgent measures to tackle inflation.

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INSIGHT

World Cup Is A Major Transit And Economic Challenge

The World Cup will draw massive global attention and billions in visitor spending while coinciding with America's 250th celebration.
Sean Duffy says DOT is coordinating transit, intercity connections, and local transit to ensure seamless movement for millions of spectators.

ADVICE

Modernize Air Traffic Control In Phases

Transitioning from copper to fiber and replacing legacy radios, radars, and voice switches is essential to modernize air traffic control.
Sean Duffy plans to pick an integrator and finish foundational telecom upgrades by the end of 2028 before deploying new software.

ADVICE

Don’t Deploy New Software Until Infrastructure Ready

Prioritize developing and debugging new airspace software only after telecom hardware is upgraded and an integrator is in place.
Delay full digital migration until you can ensure the national airspace won't be disrupted.

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Hour 2 of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show delivers a packed lineup of breaking news, exclusive interviews, and in-depth analysis. The hour opens with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who previews tomorrow’s major World Cup draw event at the Kennedy Center, a global spectacle coinciding with America’s 250th birthday celebrations. Secretary Duffy outlines the Department of Transportation’s critical role in ensuring smooth travel for millions of visitors, from upgraded transit systems to intercity connectivity. He also highlights the economic impact of the World Cup, projecting billions in revenue for hotels, airlines, and local businesses, and discusses President Trump’s involvement as a central figure in the event.

The conversation shifts to modernizing America’s air traffic control system, where Duffy details a $12.5 billion investment to replace outdated infrastructure and transition from analog to digital systems by 2028. He previews innovations like air taxis, drone deliveries, autonomous vehicles, and even supersonic flight technology that could revolutionize travel in the next decade. Duffy also addresses the air traffic controller shortage, revealing a 2,000-person gap and offering insights into recruitment, training, and incentives for experienced controllers to stay on the job.

Later in the hour, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise joins to discuss urgent legislative priorities before Congress adjourns for the year. Scalise emphasizes efforts to lower healthcare costs through expanded health savings accounts, association health plans, and increased competition beyond the Affordable Care Act. He previews upcoming bills on housing affordability, tax relief for overtime and tips, and the National Defense Authorization Act, underscoring a focus on reducing inflation and strengthening national security. Scalise also addresses the SCORE Act, aimed at restoring structure to college athletics, protecting student-athletes from exploitative contracts, and safeguarding Olympic and Title IX sports.

Throughout the hour, Clay and Buck monitor the FBI press conference announcing the arrest of the alleged January 6th pipe bomber, Brian Cole Jr. The hosts analyze the implications of this breakthrough in a five-year investigation, noting how the arrest challenges narratives about the Capitol riot and raises questions about law enforcement priorities under previous leadership. Early details about the suspect’s background and potential motives are discussed, with promises of deeper analysis in Hour 3.

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