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Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservativ... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Eubanks
Author of Godball, sports journalist
Episode: BONUS: Daily Review With Clay and Buck - May 21 2026
Douglas Brunt
New York Times bestselling author; author of The Lost Empire of Emmanuel Nobel
Author
Episode: Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - May 19 2026
Dave McCormick
Senator, Pennsylvania
United States Senate
Episode: Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - May 14 2026
Eric Schmidt
Senator, Missouri
Missouri Senate
Episode: Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - May 12 2026
Ron Johnson
Senator, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Senate
Episode: Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - May 12 2026
Jack Carr
Author of The Fourth Option; creator of The Terminal List series
Author, Amazon/Publisher
Episode: CHECK OUT THE CLAY TRAVIS AND BUCK SEXTON SHOW
Mehek Cooke
Senior National Security and Legal Analyst for Daily Signal
Daily Signal
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Daniel Perez
Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (Cuban American)
Florida House of Representatives
Episode: BONUS: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - May 5 2026
Ron DeSantis
Governor of Florida
Florida State Government
Episode: Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Apr 30 2026

Hosts

Ted Cruz
Senator and host of Verdict with Ted Cruz; frequent policy and constitutional-right focused commentary.
Ben Ferguson
Co-host; television host and conservative commentator with media appearances.
Clay Travis
Host of the Clay and Buck Show; frequent political and cultural commentary.
Buck Sexton
Co-host on the Clay and Buck format; contributes political analysis and discussion.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 49.9k ratings
  • False Advertising

    Ted gets a 5. Ben gets a 1.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    /usr/plm
    United States19 days ago
  • Not being forthright about the Senate being so weak

    Why are you hiding behind Thune? Very disappointed in Ted. Today you talked a lot about Kamala and the what the dems will for sure do or try to do yet the Senate has done NOTHING! Starting to think it’s all about re-election for Cruz too.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Take a Stand for us
    United States20 days ago
  • Excellent podcast

    The discussions are informative, engaging, and do a great job keeping me up to date on current political events. I appreciate the insight and perspective provided in each episode. Definitely one of the best political podcasts out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheRealMatt2001
    United States20 days ago
  • Hypocrisy is his platform

    Not surprised but very disappointed,

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gotchayeah
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Show

    Thank You for this Podcast! We are so Blessed here in America!! Love What You do for America Senator Cruz!!! Pray You keep fighting for our Country!

    4yrs USMC

    Retired USASFG(A)

    Retired USPS

    God Bless Pres Trump!

    God Bless America

    God Bless You and Yours

    Victor G Crockett!🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
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    Victor Crockett
    United Statesa month ago

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Guest diversity is solid but some fans want fewer interruptions by hosts.
Hosts deliver compelling policy discussions, though some listeners crave more balanced dialogue.
Shows strong insider political analysis with clear conservative framing.
Advertising-heavy format can intrude on content for some listeners.

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#58
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#103
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#249
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#129
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#42
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BONUS: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Apr 14 2026
Q: What is Rand Paul's view on the legality and necessity of military action against Iran without a formal declaration of war?
He argues that the Constitution requires a Congressional declaration for war and cautions that decisions should be debated and voted on by Congress, rather than unilaterally by the President.
Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Apr 7 2026
Q: How can trust in public health agencies be rebuilt after COVID, and what steps are being taken to ensure honesty and transparency?
The guest emphasizes rebuilding trust through transparency about what is known and unknown, reforming communication on safety risks, and ensuring websites and information are clear about risks and benefits; this is framed as a long-term process needing consistent candor.
Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Apr 7 2026
Q: What would HHS look like if Kamala Harris had won the election, and how would MAHA have fared?
The guest suggests that changes would have been substantial, with different trajectories for public health agencies and program emphases, implying MAHA might have faced a different political and administrative environment; the interview frames it as a hypothetical contrast to the current administration's approach.
Airport Chaos ENDING, DHS Partially Funded—the Inside Story plus Save America Act & Artic Frost
Q: What was the strategic reasoning behind funding as much of DHS as possible, even if it meant delaying ICE funding?
The hosts argue that funding the broader DHS footprint and TSA ensures the nation's airports stay open and paid, while using reconciliation to secure long-term funding, and signaling to adversaries that the government can function despite partisan fights.
Airport Chaos as Dems Sacrifice TSA Workers & Flying Public to Protect Illegal Aliens plus Trump Ultimatum on Iran
Q: What's the status of SAVE Act and what could change this week?
The Democrats are voting no while Republicans push to fund DHS; if nothing changes, the vote on the SAVE Act will go down, and Trump has urged a broader push with potential talking filibusters even though not everyone is on board.

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A US political talk show featuring a high-profile senator and a seasoned conservative commentator breaking down the day's major stories. Episodes typically combine policy depth on issues like law enforcement, national security, energy, and constitutional rights with sharp takes on media coverage and current events. A recurring thread is advocacy-oriented, pro-American innovation and free-market critique, with guest voices ranging from lawmakers to policy analysts and authors. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want direct, partisan-leaning analysis, ongoing coverage of Washington politics, and clear stances on governance and public policy, often punctuated by sponsor reads and cross-promotion segments that reflect the hosts' ideo... more

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