Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Oct 31 2025

Oct 31, 2025

Miranda Devine, a journalist and host of Pod Force One, discusses the implications of the ongoing government shutdown and its effects on federal workers and public safety. She also shares insights on military movements near Venezuela and examines the political dynamics behind the shutdown. Meanwhile, Karol Markowicz, a commentator, dives into New York City politics, focusing on the upcoming mayoral race and the shifting voting patterns among Jewish communities. They explore how affluent progressives support policies that contradict their interests, sparking a thought-provoking conversation.

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ADVICE

Get Out And Vote In Off-Year Races

Buck Sexton urges listeners in off-year states to vote early where available and to mobilize friends and family.
He stresses turnout in tight New Jersey and Virginia races can tip results and affect local governance.

INSIGHT

Shutdown Poses Aviation Safety Risk

Buck argues the shutdown threatens aviation safety as unpaid controllers and TSA workers face financial strain.
He frames a clean continuing resolution as the obvious, safety-first solution to restore reliability.

ADVICE

Pass A Clean Continuing Resolution

Buck Sexton recommends passing a clean continuing resolution immediately to reopen the government and restore paychecks.
He criticizes Democrats for holding funding hostage with unrelated demands and calls for pragmatic resolution.

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Buck's Gentle Nudge

Buck Sexton encourages voter turnout ahead of the upcoming off-year elections, spotlighting key races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City. He emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and early voting, particularly in tight contests like the New Jersey gubernatorial race and the NYC mayoral and city council elections. A major focus of the hour is the ongoing government shutdown, which Buck attributes to Democratic leadership, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. He critiques their handling of negotiations and highlights the impact on federal workers, especially air traffic controllers and TSA agents, citing safety concerns and economic stress.

Buck argues that Republicans are pushing for a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government, while Democrats are obstructing progress for political leverage. Healthcare policy also comes under scrutiny, with Buck condemning the legacy of Obamacare and current Democratic efforts to expand subsidies and entitlements. He frames these moves as part of a broader welfare state agenda that burdens taxpayers and prioritizes illegal immigrants, particularly in sanctuary cities like New York.

Why Elections Matter

Guest Karol Markowicz joins to offer insights on NYC politics and cultural shifts, especially from the perspective of Russian Jewish communities in Brooklyn. She discusses the ideological divide between conservative immigrant populations and progressive enclaves like Park Slope and the Upper West Side. The conversation touches on Jewish voter trends, noting a significant shift away from Democratic candidates in recent elections.

Kamala, Are You Serious?

Clay’s travel nightmare amid widespread airport chaos caused by the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting how air traffic controller shortages and TSA delays are creating nationwide disruptions. This segues into a sharp critique of Democratic leadership, with Buck questioning whether mounting pressure from unions and airline executives will force Democrats to end the standoff.

The conversation then shifts to Kamala Harris’s controversial book tour and her attempts to defend the Biden administration’s handling of President Biden’s cognitive decline. Buck dismantles Harris’s argument that Biden was fit to govern but not to campaign, calling it “absurd” and pointing out the administration’s deception about Biden’s mental state. Harris’s excuses for her crushing 2024 election loss to Donald Trump—including claims of “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and the “Elon Musk factor”—are dissected in detail. Buck argues that Harris’s failure reflects a broader rejection of identity politics and DEI-driven promotions, emphasizing that voters now demand competence over optics.

Do You Believe?

Buck welcomes Miranda Devine, host of Pod Force One, for an in-depth discussion on her recent interview with Vice President JD Vance. Topics include the administration’s stance on Russia-Ukraine peace prospects, the fallout from Zelensky’s Oval Office clash with Trump, and growing speculation about U.S. military operations in Venezuela—raising questions about whether these strikes target drug cartels or signal regime change. Miranda also shares JD Vance’s candid thoughts on UFOs and spiritual forces, his Catholic faith, and personal anecdotes about President Trump’s work ethic and family-friendly demeanor, offering listeners a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the White House.

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