Clay Travis and Buck Sexton devote extensive breaking-news coverage to the reported attempted hijacking and terrorist attack aboard a Dubai-to-Israel flight, focusing on reports that a co-pilot stabbed the captain and attempted to take control of an aircraft carrying roughly 180 passengers. The hosts discuss the plane’s dramatic loss of approximately 14,000 feet, the struggle inside the cockpit, and the actions that reportedly prevented the incident from becoming a mass-casualty disaster. They react to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s characterization of the incident as a jihadist terror attack and consider whether the timing, destination, proximity to Israeli airspace, and approaching anniversary of 9/11 could point to a deliberately planned attack. Clay and Buck also explore questions surrounding aviation security, pilot screening, cockpit access, terrorism, lone-wolf radicalization, sleeper cells, Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and airline operations into Israel, while emphasizing that information about the motive and circumstances was continuing to develop during the live broadcast.

Clay and Buck focus particularly on the wounded pilot who reportedly helped stop the alleged attacker, describing the intense physical struggle that could have unfolded inside the confined cockpit and praising the pilot, crew members, and others who intervened. A caller named Tim, a former airline pilot who flew Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft, joins the program to explain cockpit-door procedures and how cabin crew can request emergency access. He also recounts the 1994 FedEx Flight 705 attack, in which flight crew members fought an attacker inside the cockpit while the airplane was maneuvered aggressively in an effort to incapacitate him. The caller discusses post-9/11 cockpit self-defense training and the presence of emergency equipment such as a crash axe in the cockpit, providing Clay and Buck with additional context for how an extraordinary confrontation aboard an aircraft might unfold. The hosts underscore how narrowly catastrophe may have been avoided and return to the story of Flight 93 and Todd Beamer as examples of people taking action during an aviation emergency.

Clay and Buck continue breaking-news coverage of the reported attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight bound for Israel, discussing reports that a pilot stabbed his co-pilot, took control of the aircraft and sent the plane into a rapid 14,000-foot descent before the wounded co-pilot and others aboard were able to regain access to the cockpit, subdue the alleged attacker and ultimately land the aircraft safely. The hosts note that the passengers subsequently continued their journey to Israel on another plane and turn their attention to the larger terrorism and national security implications. They discuss reports of five arrests in the United Kingdom and allegations of an Iranian connection to a separate potential terror plot, asking whether investigators will examine any possible links between the incidents. Drawing on Buck’s experience as a former CIA analyst, the conversation explores how intelligence agencies respond after a suspected terrorist attack, including examining digital communications, searching for accomplices or additional plots, determining whether attackers received outside direction and assessing the possibility of remotely coordinated terrorism. Clay and Buck emphasize that possible connections remained speculative as the story developed, while discussing the broader threat environment surrounding Iran, Israel, terrorism and the 25th anniversary year of the September 11 attacks.

Fox News anchor Trace Gallagher joins Clay and Buck for the hour’s featured interview to discuss his book, Turns Out They Were Right All Along: Life Lessons I Learned... Eventually, and the experiences that shaped his views on success, family and journalism. Gallagher recounts attending legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden’s basketball camp as a teenager after earning half the $500 cost himself. Expecting elite basketball instruction, Gallagher instead remembers Wooden teaching campers the seemingly mundane importance of correctly wearing two pairs of socks to prevent blisters. Gallagher explains that he eventually understood the lesson as an example of Wooden’s emphasis on fundamentals, preparation, discipline and controlling what you can control, principles that became increasingly meaningful as he grew older. Gallagher also describes the process of developing his book with HarperCollins and explains how personal stories became vehicles for larger life lessons.

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In Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton lead with breaking news surrounding an attempted hijacking and terrorist attack aboard an Israel-bound flight, as rapidly developing reports indicate that one pilot allegedly stabbed the other pilot and attempted to seize control of the aircraft. Clay and Buck follow the story in real time as additional details emerge, including accounts that passengers and crew members forced their way into the cockpit, subdued the alleged attacker, and helped prevent what could have become a mass-casualty attack involving roughly 200 people. They discuss reports that the aircraft entered a steep dive, dropping approximately 17,000 feet in under two minutes, before making an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after distress signals were reported near the Saudi-Jordanian border. The hosts highlight the actions of the wounded pilot, passengers, crew members, and additional pilots aboard the aircraft who reportedly helped regain control and safely land the plane. They also react to comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s defense minister characterizing the episode as an attempted jihadist terrorist attack, while examining the extraordinary security vulnerability created when an airline pilot with authorized cockpit access becomes the alleged attacker. Clay and Buck compare the incident with the security lessons of 9/11 and Flight 93, discuss post-9/11 cockpit security procedures and airline background checks, and consider potential motives while emphasizing that the story and investigation are still developing.

Hour 1 expands the breaking-news discussion to encompass Israel, Gaza, terrorism, antisemitism, Middle East politics, airline security, radicalization, and American media coverage. Clay and Buck strongly reject accusations that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and argue that extreme anti-Israel rhetoric can contribute to an environment conducive to radicalization. They discuss whether politicians who have embraced highly critical rhetoric toward Israel could face renewed scrutiny following the attempted attack. The hosts also criticize CNN and MSNBC for not providing the level of live coverage they believe the aviation story warrants, contrasting their approach with Fox News, which they note is interviewing passengers arriving in Israel. They debate how news organizations characterize suspected Islamist terrorism, criticize what they see as excessive caution or ambiguity in media language, and assess whether the incident could carry broader political implications in both the United States and Israel. As eyewitness information emerges, Clay and Buck repeatedly focus on the actions of the passengers, crew, wounded pilot, and others aboard the aircraft who reportedly confronted the alleged attacker and helped avert a potentially catastrophic outcome.

Earlier in Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, the hosts devote significant attention to Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, global oil markets, energy prices, gasoline prices, diesel prices, and President Donald Trump’s Middle East strategy. Clay discusses reports indicating that oil exports from the Persian Gulf have climbed substantially toward their prewar levels despite Iran’s previous effort to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The hosts examine the volume of crude oil moving through the strait as well as alternative pipelines and ports, arguing that improving flows of Middle Eastern oil could eventually relieve pressure on global energy markets and American consumers. Buck discusses the Trump administration’s argument that its Iran strategy is producing results while noting the difference between expectations of a rapid resolution and the longer timetable that has unfolded. Clay argues that improvements in Strait of Hormuz oil traffic are receiving insufficient attention from major American news organizations and questions how quickly falling crude prices could translate into lower gasoline prices for consumers, especially with the 2026 midterm elections approaching and voting already underway in some states.

The energy conversation also turns to the Russia-Ukraine war, diesel fuel prices, and negotiations involving President Trump and Ukraine. Clay distinguishes the forces influencing diesel prices from the problems surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz and references his recent conversation with President Trump about the war in Ukraine, saying Trump expressed optimism about the direction of negotiations. Buck examines the challenge of ending the Russia-Ukraine war through the concept of the sunk-cost fallacy, arguing that Russia’s enormous commitment of manpower and resources could make it more difficult for Moscow to accept a settlement without being able to demonstrate tangible gains. Clay and Buck connect the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East with broader America

In Hour 2 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton devote extensive breaking-news coverage to the reported attempted hijacking and terrorist attack aboard a Dubai-to-Israel flight, focusing on reports that a co-pilot stabbed the captain and attempted to take control of an aircraft carrying roughly 180 passengers. The hosts discuss the plane’s dramatic loss of approximately 14,000 feet, the struggle inside the cockpit, and the actions that reportedly prevented the incident from becoming a mass-casualty disaster. They react to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s characterization of the incident as a jihadist terror attack and consider whether the timing, destination, proximity to Israeli airspace, and approaching anniversary of 9/11 could point to a deliberately planned attack. Clay and Buck also explore questions surrounding aviation security, pilot screening, cockpit access, terrorism, lone-wolf radicalization, sleeper cells, Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and airline operations into Israel, while emphasizing that information about the motive and circumstances was continuing to develop during the live broadcast.

The breaking aviation story leads to a broader discussion in Hour 2 about the history of pilot suicide, intentional airplane crashes, airline security vulnerabilities, and post-9/11 aviation safety. Clay references the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 and previous incidents in which pilots were suspected or determined to have intentionally crashed aircraft. Buck recalls another deadly aviation case involving a suicidal pilot locking a colleague outside the cockpit. The hosts contrast those incidents with the reported attack on the Israel-bound flight and debate whether the aircraft’s sudden plunge could have been part of an attempt to crash it. They also raise the possibility that, had the alleged attacker retained control long enough to reach Israel, the aircraft itself could have been used as a weapon against people on the ground. Clay and Buck repeatedly compare the near-disaster with the lessons of September 11 and Flight 93, arguing that vigilance and immediate intervention by passengers and crew can remain critical when conventional security systems fail.

Clay and Buck focus particularly on the wounded pilot who reportedly helped stop the alleged attacker, describing the intense physical struggle that could have unfolded inside the confined cockpit and praising the pilot, crew members, and others who intervened. A caller named Tim, a former airline pilot who flew Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft, joins the program to explain cockpit-door procedures and how cabin crew can request emergency access. He also recounts the 1994 FedEx Flight 705 attack, in which flight crew members fought an attacker inside the cockpit while the airplane was maneuvered aggressively in an effort to incapacitate him. The caller discusses post-9/11 cockpit self-defense training and the presence of emergency equipment such as a crash axe in the cockpit, providing Clay and Buck with additional context for how an extraordinary confrontation aboard an aircraft might unfold. The hosts underscore how narrowly catastrophe may have been avoided and return to the story of Flight 93 and Todd Beamer as examples of people taking action during an aviation emergency.

A major theme throughout Hour 2 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show is the hosts’ criticism of CNN, MSNBC and The New York Times over their initial treatment of the Israel-bound flight story. Clay contrasts the description of the incident as an “altercation” between pilots with reports that one pilot stabbed another, while Buck argues that ideological considerations influence how major media organizations cover terrorism involving Israel and Islamist extremism. They discuss the larger debate surrounding Israel, Gaza, jihadist terrorism, anti-Israel sentiment, social media, TikTok, and younger Americans’ views of the Israel-Gaza conflict. Clay warns listeners about what he views as misleading anti-Israel content circulating through social media feeds, while Buck rejects accusations of genocide against Israel and argues that incendiary rhetoric can have real-world consequences. The hosts also recall the political controversy surrounding the media and Obama administration’s handling of the 2012 Benghazi terrorist attack and question whether reluctance to describe terrorism explicitly could again influence American political perceptions shortly before an election.

The hosts briefly carry remarks from President Donald Trump at the White House, where the President announces that the last American forces are leaving Iraq. Trump characterizes America’s lengthy involvement in Iraq as a quagmire and praises Iraq’s new prime minister. Later in Hour 2, Clay asks Buck, who previously served in Iraq, for his assessment of what the U.S. troop withdrawal means

In Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton continue breaking-news coverage of the reported attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight bound for Israel, discussing reports that a pilot stabbed his co-pilot, took control of the aircraft and sent the plane into a rapid 14,000-foot descent before the wounded co-pilot and others aboard were able to regain access to the cockpit, subdue the alleged attacker and ultimately land the aircraft safely. The hosts note that the passengers subsequently continued their journey to Israel on another plane and turn their attention to the larger terrorism and national security implications. They discuss reports of five arrests in the United Kingdom and allegations of an Iranian connection to a separate potential terror plot, asking whether investigators will examine any possible links between the incidents. Drawing on Buck’s experience as a former CIA analyst, the conversation explores how intelligence agencies respond after a suspected terrorist attack, including examining digital communications, searching for accomplices or additional plots, determining whether attackers received outside direction and assessing the possibility of remotely coordinated terrorism. Clay and Buck emphasize that possible connections remained speculative as the story developed, while discussing the broader threat environment surrounding Iran, Israel, terrorism and the 25th anniversary year of the September 11 attacks.

A major focus of Hour 3 is the hosts’ criticism of how American news organizations are covering the Israel-bound flight incident. Clay and Buck compare the approaches of Fox News, CNN and MSNBC/MS NOW, arguing that some outlets initially minimized the severity and possible ideological motivation of the alleged attack. They analyze headline wording, the use of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the attributed source for the terrorism characterization and what they view as overly cautious language surrounding the stabbing and attempted takeover of the aircraft. The discussion expands into media bias, Israel, antisemitism, radical Islamist terrorism, identity politics and Democratic Party politics, with Clay and Buck arguing that editorial decisions about which stories receive prominence can substantially shape what audiences know about current events. They also connect the developing terrorism story to Iran’s geopolitical position and the flow of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that mounting pressure on the Iranian regime makes the possibility of Iranian involvement in international plots an important question for intelligence agencies to investigate.

Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show then shifts to a more optimistic discussion of artificial intelligence, superintelligence, technology investment and American economic growth, centered on an AI-focused gathering at the White House attended by major technology and business executives. Clay and Buck play remarks from President Donald Trump, who argues that the United States holds a significant advantage over China and Europe in advanced AI and says winning the global competition over what he calls “superintelligence” will be crucial to America’s future. Trump also touts investment in automobile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and other industries as evidence of broader U.S. economic expansion. Clay describes the White House technology gathering as an impressive collection of successful entrepreneurs and executives and says his growing exposure to emerging AI technology has made him increasingly optimistic about its potential. The hosts also discuss America.gov and the possibility of using technology and AI to simplify interactions with government. Buck uses the cumbersome process his wife faced when changing her name after marriage as an example of how a centralized digital service could reduce paperwork by coordinating tasks involving agencies such as Social Security and state motor-vehicle departments.

Fox News anchor Trace Gallagher joins Clay and Buck for the hour’s featured interview to discuss his book, Turns Out They Were Right All Along: Life Lessons I Learned... Eventually, and the experiences that shaped his views on success, family and journalism. Gallagher recounts attending legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden’s basketball camp as a teenager after earning half the $500 cost himself. Expecting elite basketball instruction, Gallagher instead remembers Wooden teaching campers the seemingly mundane importance of correctly wearing two pairs of socks to prevent blisters. Gallagher explains that he eventually understood the lesson as an example of Wooden’s emphasis on fundamentals, preparation, discipline and controlling what you can control, principles that became increasingly meaningful as he grew older. Gallagher also describes the process of developing his book with H

The Lindsay Clancy case isn't over. The holdout juror who refused to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity is now alleging that fellow jurors had cell phones during deliberations and that some were posting on social media, while Clancy's defense is seeking his phone records. Buck breaks down the new allegations surrounding the mistrial, the escalating battle over what happened inside the jury room and why the fight over the holdout juror continues. 

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The Lindsay Clancy case isn't over. The holdout juror who refused to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity is now alleging that fellow jurors had cell phones during deliberations and that some were posting on social media, while Clancy's defense is seeking his phone records. Buck breaks down the new allegations surrounding the mistrial, the escalating battle over what happened inside the jury room and why the fight over the holdout juror continues. 

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Ryan Girdusky sits down with Nothing Left author Evan Barker for a wide-ranging conversation about the 2026 midterm elections, the battle for the U.S. Senate and the Democrats already positioning themselves for the 2028 presidential race.

Barker discusses Democratic confidence heading into the midterms and examines competitive Senate races in states including Kansas, Nebraska, Michigan and Georgia. The conversation also explores the appeal of economic populism, working-class voters and what could determine whether Democrats can make gains in traditionally Republican territory. 

Then Ryan and Evan turn toward 2028: Is Kamala Harris preparing another presidential campaign? Could Jon Ossoff emerge as a national contender? Where do JB Pritzker, Rahm Emanuel, AOC and other potential candidates fit into a Democratic Party divided between progressive activists, traditional Democrats and working-class voters?

Barker also explains why he believes Harris could run again, while discussing the challenges she could face during a prolonged Democratic primary campaign. 

Plus, Evan discusses his New York Times bestselling book Nothing Left and what his firsthand experience inside Democratic politics taught him about the direction of the party.

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Tudor Dixon takes listeners inside her transformational journey through Israel in this special edition of The Tudor Dixon Podcast.

At Magdala along the Sea of Galilee, Tudor sits down with Father Kelly for a deeply personal conversation about Christian faith, Mary Magdalene, forgiveness, humility, pilgrimage, and what it means to make room in our hearts for others. Tudor reflects on how walking through the Holy Land challenged her own perspective and reminded her to put her identity as a child of God ahead of the divisions of politics.

Then, Tudor travels to Jerusalem for a conversation with Michael Weiss, founder of Yalla Basta, about another side of Israel—the extraordinary mix of cultures, cuisines and communities that make up everyday life. Weiss describes Israel as a melting pot of roughly 70 culinary traditions and discusses coexistence between Jewish and Arab Israelis, the decline in tourism following October 7, and his perspective on the difference between international perceptions of Israel and what visitors experience on the ground.

From biblical history and Christian pilgrimage to food, culture and everyday life, Tudor shares why her first trip to Israel became an experience she believes every Christian should consider making for themselves.

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David Rutherford says the U.S. is already at war, and walks through seven warning signs he says came before America's wars. In this solo episode, David, who says he spent much of his adult life in special operations and intelligence work, walks through seven warning signs he sees in the years before America's wars, and says he sees them again today. He says he is not predicting a war and that his list is not a definitive way to read history. He wants to give listeners more context for their own critical thinking.

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What you get:

• David's account of the broken "no war" promises from Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt and Johnson.
• A plain-language look at The Fourth Turning, the 1997 book by William Strauss and Neil Howe that David says sparked this episode.
• Seven signs, each tied to history: World War I, World War II, Korea, September 11, and the present day.
• David's view that the U.S. is already at war with Iran, backing Ukraine against Russia, and under economic strain at home.
• What David says listeners can do: strengthen family and community, get offline, and push for in-person paper ballots.
  
  
  

0:00 Cold open
0:39 Presidents promised no war, then war came
3:30 The Fourth Turning and how the seven signs came together
8:09 Sign 1: The enemy tells us what it plans (WWI, Pearl Harbor, 9/11)
20:56 Sign 2: Adversaries link up (Nazi-Soviet pact, BRICS)
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29:19 Signs 3 and 4: Unclear deterrence and economic warfare
42:48 Signs 5 and 6: Sea lanes and political violence at home
49:06 Sign 7 and the three wars
54:20 What can we do?

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