Ten years after Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem, Clay Travis revisits the protest movement that transformed the NFL and American politics — and argues that the consequences of Black Lives Matter, Defund the Police and anti-police activism deserve far more scrutiny.

Clay examines murder trends from the years following Kaepernick's protest and contrasts them with the sharp declines he says cities across America are experiencing in 2026. He makes the case that supporting effective policing saves lives and explains why he believes America's falling murder rate should be one of the country's biggest positive stories.

Then Clay turns to the sports world. Tennessee football will honor Dolly Parton with a helmet decal, and Clay reflects on what the Tennessee icon meant to his home state. He also revisits his infamous Will Levis take after Kelly Stewart explains the social-media post that got Clay roasted online.

Plus, Dabo Swinney says college football's eligibility situation is “embarrassing,” and Clay agrees, blasting a system in which court rulings have created uncertainty over who can play. With LSU-Clemson approaching, Clay weighs in on the possibility of former NFL players returning to college football.

Finally, Clay makes his early Heisman Trophy case for Arch Manning, breaks down contenders including CJ Carr, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Dante Moore, Gunner Stockton and Sam Leavitt, and explains why he's picking Texas to win the national championship.

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College football is officially back, and Clay Travis is breaking down the biggest storylines from Week Zero.

Clay reacts to Bill Belichick and North Carolina pulling off a huge win over TCU, explains why USC’s attendance problems could signal trouble for Lincoln Riley, and reveals his preseason College Football Top 5 — including his pick to win the national championship.

Plus, Clay makes his preseason Heisman Trophy prediction, examines LSU’s legal battle over player eligibility and the potential risks it could create for the Tigers, and weighs in on the latest NFL quarterback news after Will Levis was released.

Clay also discusses Lionel Messi’s international future and makes the case for why Messi belongs atop the soccer GOAT debate.

It’s a packed football edition of The Clay Travis Show as the college football season gets underway.

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On the latest episode, Clay Travis reacts to Jemele Hill’s criticism of Stephen A. Smith, including her argument that Smith has echoed “right wing” talking points in his criticism of Jasmine Crockett. Clay pushes back on Hill’s argument and explains why he believes people should be judged by their ideas and individual choices rather than expectations based on race or gender.

Plus, Sen. John Kennedy delivers an unforgettable assessment of Lane Kiffin, joking about the enormous money surrounding the LSU coach while making his bottom line clear: Louisiana fans won’t care what Kiffin does—as long as he wins.

Clay also dives into the growing college football eligibility mess, as different courts continue issuing conflicting rulings over which players are allowed to compete. He explains why the sport needs a uniform national standard rather than eligibility rules effectively changing depending on which judge hears a case.

Also on the show: the backlash surrounding Good Good Golf, the domestic-violence charges against Packers running back Josh Jacobs, and Clay’s argument that social media often becomes more outraged over failed jokes and political controversies than alleged real-world misconduct.

Then, Clay explains why he thinks Sydney Sweeney’s new lingerie company could become a billion-dollar business, gives his review of Shane Gillis’ Tires, and reacts to the announcement that Nashville International Airport is being renamed in honor of Dolly Parton.

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Clay Travis breaks down one of the biggest questions facing the WNBA: How does the league define who is eligible to compete?

Clay examines the WNBA career of Layshia Clarendon, the league’s past support for Clarendon’s gender identity, and why he believes that history could create a legal dilemma if Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White or other biological men seek eligibility for the WNBA. Drawing on his legal background, Clay lays out four potential ways the league could respond and explains why he believes the simplest solution is defining eligibility based on sex at birth.

Then, Clay reacts to the controversy surrounding Good Good Golf after a satirical advertisement sparked outrage online. Why has a comedy spot generated such intense backlash, and what does the reaction say about modern cancel culture?

Clay also looks back at Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest as its 10-year anniversary approaches. He pushes back on The Athletic’s praise of Kaepernick and points to falling homicide rates across major American cities as evidence for his argument about policing, crime and public safety.

Plus, the Atlanta Braves deliver a dramatic walk-off win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Clay remembers Dolly Parton by revisiting her refusal to be dragged into partisan politics. He asks whether today’s athletes and entertainers could learn something from Dolly’s approach — and whether America still has any cultural figures capable of being loved across the political divide.

It’s sports, culture, politics and more on the latest edition of The Clay Travis Show.

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On this edition of The Clay Travis Show, Clay asks a fundamental question about the state of college athletics: What exactly is a college athlete anymore?

With players transferring repeatedly, quarterbacks commanding millions of dollars, eligibility battles ending up in court and even an NFL player potentially returning to college football after participating in Cleveland Browns training camp, Clay argues that college sports have drifted too far from their original purpose. He lays out his solution, including limiting transfers, restoring meaning to conference rivalries and putting education back at the center of college athletics.

Clay also weighs in on Enes Kanter Freedom's dispute with the WNBA, including Kanter's demands for answers after being removed from a game and the larger controversy surrounding league policies.

Then, following the death of Dolly Parton, Clay celebrates her remarkable legacy — especially the hundreds of millions of books distributed through her Imagination Library — and reveals his Tennessee Mount Rushmore: Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Andrew Jackson and Davy Crockett.

Plus, Clay discusses the historic Meta social media settlement, the Lindsay Clancy case, why he believes Florida, Tennessee and Texas are America's best long-term bets, and reflects on the decision 12 years ago to walk away from local sports radio after receiving an offer he believed undervalued him — a gamble that ultimately changed his career.

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Clay Travis opens the show by remembering Tennessee and country music legend Dolly Parton, reflecting on her extraordinary legacy, her impact on his home state, and why her Imagination Library may be one of the greatest charitable endeavors ever created by an American celebrity.

Then, Clay dives into the latest controversy surrounding the WNBA after Charles Barkley says the league needs to make clear that the WNBA is for women. Clay also discusses Enes Kanter Freedom’s ongoing battle with the league, his clash with Natasha Cloud, and the larger debate over eligibility in women’s sports.

Plus, college football’s eligibility mess continues as Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter has his suspension reduced while former NFL players potentially return to the college game. Clay explains why the NCAA and college sports are heading toward even more legal chaos.

Finally, could Nashville become the new Hollywood? Clay makes the case for Paramount and the entertainment industry to leave California behind and embrace Tennessee, arguing that Nashville has the talent, culture, creativity, and political diversity to become the entertainment capital of Middle America.

Clay also addresses reports about the 2028 presidential race and explains why he has not endorsed Marco Rubio—or anyone else—for president. He closes with an update on the $20,000 reward he is offering for information leading to an arrest in the killing of 16-year-old Cameron Frierson in Nashville.

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Welcome to The Clay Travis Show. If you've been wondering what comes next with Sport & State, this episode is a pretty good roadmap. Clay breaks down the stories that matter, calls out the double standards that don't make sense, and tackles everything from the Enes Kanter-WNBA controversy and college football's broken rules to Deshaun Watson, ESPN price hikes and a heartbreaking Nashville tragedy.

The goal is simple: smart conversations, strong opinions, common sense and a willingness to tackle the stories other people would rather avoid.

Subscribe to The Clay Travis Show, watch daily on YouTube, and buckle up. We're just getting started. Buckle up. It's going to be a fun ride.

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