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#ClayAndBuck @ClayandBuck #TudorDixon #LisaBoothe: Today's #ClayTravis and #BuckSexton Show #podcasts are online: The Karol Markowicz Show: How COVID, the Culture Wars & Grassroots Activism Changed New York Politics: https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/mgln.ai/e/28/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/e0bc7131-06d5-428c-8d22-b065010614d0/6d1b8537-a83a-4915-9a31-b4b4012545a3/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=1776c4cc-50a1-410f-a2de-ae3c00026dfa Karol Markowicz sits down with Kevin Smith, founder of Loud Majority and host of Loud Majority Live, for a wide-ranging conversation about grassroots activism, New York politics, the culture wars, and the power of getting involved at the local level. Kevin shares how the COVID lockdown era transformed him from a delivery driver into a political activist, beginning with Trump car parades across Long Island before expanding into school board races, local elections, campaigns, and political media. He explains why COVID restrictions awakened many Americans to the importance of local government—and why changing a school board or city council can sometimes have a more immediate impact on your life than national politics. Karol and Kevin also discuss the political transformation of Long Island, why so many New Yorkers are leaving the state, personal responsibility in an era of economic frustration, the WNBA and the culture wars, celebrities getting political, the decline of Hollywood entertainment, and whether American culture is beginning to shift away from ideological preaching. Plus, Kevin offers his prediction for the rise of economic populism and shares his advice for anyone who wants to improve their life: focus on what you can control, take responsibility, and don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe. David Rutherford Show: Trump Trolls Canada, SCOTUS Frees Mail-In Ballots & Farewell Dolly: https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/mgln.ai/e/28/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/288b578c-49f1-4136-a9bf-b2b101268489/97af231a-1ce5-46f0-bcca-b4b400e8f0f0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=1776c4cc-50a1-410f-a2de-ae3c00026dfa The trade talks with Canada collapsed and the 50% tariffs are live. The Supreme Court moved on the mail-in ballot executive order with the midterms ten weeks out. And we lost the great Dolly Parton. Instructor Rut breaks down all three the way only a frogman with an agency background can. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:09 - SCOTUS clears Trump's mail-ballot executive order 18:21 - The Lake of America, Trump's Latest Troll 29:34 - Farewell Dolly Parton It's a Numbers Game: Meta’s $17.1 BILLION Settlement Could Change Social Media Forever: https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/mgln.ai/e/28/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/f89d9034-241d-480e-a101-b252011f76ce/2189975a-8119-485e-aaac-b4b40018c9d2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=1776c4cc-50a1-410f-a2de-ae3c00026dfa Meta has agreed to a massive $17.1 billion settlement over allegations involving child privacy, consumer protection, social media addiction, and the impact of its platforms on young users. Could the agreement fundamentally change Facebook, Instagram—and eventually the entire social media industry? Ryan Girdusky is joined by John Ehrett, counsel at Lex Politica, to break down the landmark Meta settlement and what it could mean for Big Tech. They examine new restrictions aimed at protecting users under 18, including limits on daily platform use, changes to algorithmic feeds, restrictions on beauty filters, limits on notifications during school hours, and overnight safeguards. But Meta may only be the beginning. Ryan and John discuss why TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat could face similar pressure, the growing legal challenges against social media companies, and why states are increasingly taking the lead in regulating Big Tech. They also dive into Section 230—the powerful legal protection that has helped shield internet platforms from liability for user-generated content—and whether Meta's decision to settle could reduce momentum in Congress for sweeping Section 230 reform. Plus: Why did Mark Zuckerberg's Meta agree to such a massive settlement? Could continuing lawsuits threaten Big Tech's enormous investments in artificial intelligence? And are AI companies headed toward the same regulatory backlash that Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms are facing today? Ryan Girdusky and John Ehrett break down what could become a turning point in the battle over Big Tech, social media, child safety and online privacy. Nation States: Trump, Xi, and the Real Stakes of September's Summit: https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/mgln.ai/e/28/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/1ca971fd-defe-478a-b52d-b44100f98d15/95912f15-275a-43ca-81b3-b4b100ab520c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=1776c4cc-50a1-410f-a2de-ae3c00026dfa As Xi Jinping prepares to visit Washington for a high-stakes summit with President Trump, Steve Yates looks past the diplomatic theater to focus on what matters for everyday Americans. From trade commitments and farm exports to Taiwan, advanced technology, Iran, and the detention of U.S. citizens in China, the episode examines whether this meeting will produce measurable results or simply another round of promises. Listen for a practical look at the leverage, risks, and opportunities shaping the next chapter of U.S.-China relations. Follow Nation States with Yates for clear, common-sense insights where Steve Yates serves as your personal national security advisor, breaking down world events in ways that matter to Main Street, not just Washington.