Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show begins with Clay Travis broadcasting from Knoxville, Tennessee, and Buck Sexton from Miami. The hosts encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast and download the iHeartRadio app for easy access. They introduce Dr. Larry Arnn from Hillsdale College, who discusses the importance of academic independence and the controversy surrounding federal funding for universities like Harvard. Dr. Arnn emphasizes Hillsdale's commitment to not taking federal dollars to maintain educational freedom and criticizes institutions that rely heavily on government funding while engaging in discriminatory practices.

The conversation shifts to the cultural shift in higher education, highlighting the growing popularity of Southeastern Conference (SEC) schools and other southern state universities among students from traditionally liberal areas like New York and LA. Clay and Buck discuss how these schools have become desirable due to their stance against anti-Semitic protests and their commitment to academic integrity.

Dr. Arnn delves into the intellectual roots of modern progressivism, explaining how historical materialist doctrines have influenced current educational practices and the push for radical changes in family and societal norms. He critiques the lack of objective knowledge in these ideologies and stresses the importance of classical education in understanding and evaluating the world.

The hour continues with a discussion on George Clooney's potential political ambitions, sparked by his comments on the need for charismatic leaders in the Democratic Party. Clay speculates that Clooney might be positioning himself for a presidential run, given his media presence and public statements.

The hosts also touch on the highest-grossing movies adjusted for inflation, with Clay noting that "Gone with the Wind" tops the list, followed by "Avatar" and "Titanic." Buck expresses his disdain for the popularity of certain films and critiques the merit of judging artistic works by box office earnings.

The hour concludes with listener interactions, including humorous talkbacks from leaf blower enthusiasts and a call from a listener in Denver expressing frustration with George Clooney's comments about Trump.

 

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