The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show Hour 3 - Ben Shapiro is a Lion
In Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, the hosts are joined by Ben Shapiro, founder of The Daily Wire, for a wide-ranging and high-energy conversation covering cultural politics, free speech, gender ideology, and the future of American cities. This hour blends serious political analysis with sharp humor and viral stories, making it a standout segment for listeners interested in conservative commentary, media censorship, and urban policy.
The hour kicks off with a critique of Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who awkwardly welcomed Israeli and Palestinian fans on stage during a concert. Shapiro calls out the performative virtue signaling and highlights the broader trend of leftist anti-Israel bias in entertainment and media. This leads into a discussion of Western cultural decline, including the arrest of British comedian Graham Linehan for tweets deemed offensive by UK authorities. Shapiro warns that free speech is under siege, and that the U.S. must use diplomatic and economic leverage to push back against censorship in allied nations.
Shapiro also introduces his new book, “Lions and Scavengers: The True Story of America and Her Critics,” which explores the divide between builders (lions) and destroyers (scavengers) in society. He argues that every individual must choose daily whether to contribute positively or tear down institutions like family, faith, and property rights. The book is positioned as a cultural manifesto for those defending Western civilization against radical progressivism.
The hosts and Shapiro then tackle the Malcolm Gladwell reversal on transgender athletes, debating whether his change of heart is sincere or opportunistic. Shapiro advocates for forgiveness and accountability, emphasizing the need to incentivize truth-telling in public discourse.
In a lighter segment, Clay is challenged to attend Kamala Harris’s book tour in Nashville wearing a “The Future is Female” shirt and a man bun, in homage to Matt Walsh. Shapiro jokingly declares it a “biblical obligation,” adding humor to the political banter. The trio also debates whether Kamala Harris will run for president in 2028, with Shapiro predicting she won’t.
The conversation shifts to the Democratic Party’s masculinity crisis, with Shapiro suggesting that Democrats have alienated “normal dudes” by embracing feminized politics and denying biological realities. He calls for a return to unapologetic masculinity and common sense, citing Trump and JD Vance as examples of authentic male leadership.
The hosts also discuss the New York City mayoral race, speculating on reports that Eric Adams may be offered a role in the Trump administration in exchange for dropping out. They analyze the political dynamics between Curtis Sliwa, Andrew Cuomo, and Zoran Mamdani, warning that Mamdani’s far-left agenda could be disastrous for the city. Buck argues that Adams, despite his flaws, played a key role in exposing the illegal immigration crisis under Biden, and that his stance deserves recognition.
The hour wraps with a viral story from Jacksonville, Florida, where a five-year-old boy snuck out to get breakfast at Chick-fil-A, sparking a humorous discussion about fast food favorites and parenting. The hosts use the story to highlight the value of police body cams and the everyday heroism of law enforcement.
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