Hour 3 - David Rutherford

Listen to this episode from The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show on Spotify. In Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, the hosts deliver a hard-hitting and emotionally charged breakdown of the Minneapolis church shooting, where a transgender-identifying shooter opened fire at Annunciation Church, killing two children and critically injuring several others. Joined by David Rutherford, a former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and host of The David Rutherford Show, the segment explores the tactical, medical, and cultural dimensions of this horrific act of violence. Rutherford offers expert analysis on mass shooting response, emphasizing the importance of armed security in schools and churches, which he calls “soft targets” for ideologically motivated attackers. Drawing from his experience as a combat medic, he details the catastrophic nature of gunshot wounds, the importance of rapid triage, and the life-or-death difference made by trained first responders. The conversation underscores the need for proactive security measures, including hiring veterans and law enforcement professionals to protect vulnerable institutions. The hour also delves into the mental health crisis and the role of gender ideology in recent mass shootings. The hosts and Rutherford discuss the shooter’s background, including a transgender identity, early use of hormone blockers, and a disturbing manifesto that echoes themes of nihilism, self-hatred, and ideological extremism. They argue that society’s embrace of “toxic empathy” and the medicalization of gender dysphoria—especially in minors—is enabling mental illness rather than treating it. Listeners weigh in with powerful emails and calls, raising questions about the medical establishment’s role, the insurance industry’s complicity, and the legal accountability of doctors performing gender-affirming surgeries on children. The hosts compare the current cultural climate to past global practices of genital mutilation, questioning why such procedures are condemned in some contexts but celebrated in others. The segment closes with a broader call to action: to treat gender dysphoria as a mental health condition, not a political identity, and to prioritize truth, safety, and compassion over ideological conformity. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8   For the latest updates from Clay & Buck, visit our website https://www.clayandbuck.com/   Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton:  X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuckFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.