Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show dives into a wide-ranging and hard-hitting discussion on the state of the U.S. economy, media bias, and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Clay and Buck open with commentary on the summer heat and the media’s recurring narrative linking it to climate change, pushing back with historical context and humor.

The hosts then shift to breaking economic news, celebrating a stronger-than-expected 3% GDP growth rate in Q2 2025, which they credit to President Trump’s economic policies, including tariffs and trade negotiations. They argue this growth defies mainstream economic predictions and underscores the failure of so-called “experts” and consensus-driven analysis. The conversation critiques the Federal Reserve’s reluctance to lower interest rates, suggesting that doing so could further ignite economic momentum.

In a broader critique of institutional thinking, Clay and Buck explore how Trump’s business acumen and risk-taking mindset have outperformed elite academic economists. They also highlight how high mortgage rates and unchecked illegal immigration are straining the housing market and driving up the cost of living, reinforcing the need for strong immigration enforcement.

The hour takes a sharp turn into media accountability, focusing on a New York Times front-page story that used a misleading photo of a malnourished child in Gaza. The child was later revealed to have preexisting health conditions, not starvation. The hosts accuse the Times of intentional propaganda aimed at vilifying Israel and manipulating global opinion. They call out the lack of transparency in the correction and draw parallels to past media failures, including the Russia collusion narrative and historical cover-ups.

Listeners are reminded of the importance of media skepticism, especially in high-stakes geopolitical conflicts. The segment ends with a passionate defense of Israel, a call for journalistic integrity, and a warning about the dangers of misinformation.

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