In this special segment from The Clay Edwards Show (Episode #1127), Clay reflects on the most shocking and saddest celebrity deaths of 2025. Using insights from Grok and listener input, he breaks down the top losses that hit hard—from music legends and Hollywood icons to political figures and more. Clay shares personal stories, like his reaction to one rock icon's passing right after their final concert, and discusses the emotional impact on fans. Key deaths covered: A mix of rock stars, wrestli...
Jan 02, 2026•16 min•Ep. 2817
In this fun segment from The Clay Edwards Show (Episode #1127), Clay dives into the most popular baby names of 2025—with his signature unfiltered spin! He breaks down the top boy and girl names in Mississippi (you won't guess them!), compares national trends, and even splits it by race, sharing the leading white and black names for boys and girls. Plus, he throws in AI-generated "stereotypical" names and checks if they match the real lists. If you named your kid this year, Clay has some hilariou...
Jan 01, 2026•13 min•Ep. 2818
In this compelling segment from The Clay Edwards Show (Episode #1127), Clay unveils the top 10 national news stories that captivated America in 2025, drawn from analytics on clicks, shares, and discussions across major outlets. Covering everything from high-profile trials and political milestones to devastating natural disasters, shocking tragedies, and cultural upheavals—including assassinations, wildfires, floods, protests, and groundbreaking releases—Clay offers his raw, unfiltered commentary...
Dec 31, 2025•10 min•Ep. 2821
In this engaging segment from The Clay Edwards Show (Episode #1127), Clay breaks down the top 10 news stories that defined Mississippi in 2025, sourced from analytics and local outlets for the most clicked, shared, and discussed events. From major law enforcement scandals and devastating natural disasters dubbed the "year of the tornado" to political shake-ups like tax reforms and executive orders impacting education and culture, plus unexpected weather phenomena, infrastructure revivals, and on...
Dec 31, 2025•23 min•Ep. 2820
In this provocative segment from The Clay Edwards Show (Episode #1127), Clay shares his bold opinion on how Mississippi should handle sex offenders, proposing special car tags for child predators to enhance public safety and deter crime. He discusses the potential risks, benefits, and "FAFO" consequences for those who harm kids, challenges lawmakers to introduce a bill and expose opponents, and ties it to offender registries and broader justice issues. Listen to Clay's unfiltered rant—smart meas...
Dec 31, 2025•3 min•Ep. 2819
Join Clay Edwards for the final episode of 2025 on The Clay Edwards Show (Episode #1127)! In this New Year's Eve special, Clay reflects on the year, sharing personal updates on health and wellness, discussing the biggest news stories in Mississippi and nationally, and diving into fun topics like the most popular baby names of the year—broken down by state, national trends, and even by race with a humorous twist. Clay's take on dodging the flu and staying healthy. Top 10 Mississippi news stories ...
Dec 31, 2025•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 2816
In episode #1126 of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards returns after a brief holiday break, sharing his reluctance to dwell on the Minnesota Somali daycare fraud story and instead diving into local FAFO (f*** around and find out) tales from Central Mississippi, including a man who shot at a Scott County deputy after calling them himself and another who bit an officer during an arrest at a Tupelo Texas Roadhouse. Clay recounts running into Mississippi State baseball legend Tracy Echols and ...
Dec 30, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 2815
In this explosive 3-hour Monday episode, Clay Edwards returns from the holiday break to dive into the harsh realities of Democrat-run cities. He breaks down the shocking murder and mayhem in Jackson, MS over Christmas week – including multiple homicides, shootings, a burned body in a vehicle, and the grim discovery of an elderly woman buried in her backyard. Clay analyzes the city's 2025 homicide count (currently at 74), compares it to the deadly spike under former mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, an...
Dec 29, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 2814
Special Christmas Night Edition: The Clay Edwards Show - Breaking News: Jackson's Deadly Christmas Week In this gripping holiday episode, host Clay Edwards dives into one of the deadliest stretches in Jackson, Mississippi's 2025 homicide tally—now at 74 with just one week left in the year. Over Christmas week, the city saw 5 shocking deaths (4 official homicides plus one suspicious case) and 2 additional shootings, all packed into a brutal three-day span. Could it have been 7? Clay breaks it dow...
Dec 26, 2025•20 min•Ep. 2813
In this episode, I spotlight JD Vance boldly declaring it's okay to be white—no more apologies in America. We dive into the open anti-white discrimination baked into DEI, which has boxed out talented white men for decades, making everything in society worse by sidelining the innovators who built it all. Joined by Andrew Gosser, we tackle the real racism shift: how constant attacks, guilt-tripping, and demands for reparations are fueling black fatigue, turning well-meaning folks against unchecked...
Dec 23, 2025•39 min•Ep. 2812
In this episode, I kick off Christmas week with a smooth commute from Brandon, scarfing down an energy drink after a late night of show prep. We dive into holiday meats—I'm ditching ham and turkey for ribeyes at family gatherings, loving the sides like green bean casserole. Share your go-to dishes on the text line. I offer solid advice: raise your personal standards right now to make goals achievable and life better—it's transformed mine by cutting out negativity. Shoutout to donors who helped r...
Dec 23, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 2811
In episode #1123 of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards kicks off Christmas week with a successful charity drive raising over $1,400 to cover adoption fees at local animal shelters, aiming to find homes for pets this holiday season. Edwards shares a motivational quote of the day: "Being surrounded by people smarter than you is an opportunity, not a competition." The episode's fun question: Did you go to Hooters for the food or the scenery? Discussion turns to controversy at TPUSA's Amfest, ...
Dec 22, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 2810
The episode features host Clay Edwards discussing his fight against cancel culture and highlighting overlooked issues in Jackson, Mississippi, including systemic corruption. He debunks a viral claim of racism involving police officers, shares why he's shifting holiday charity from aiding the homeless to funding pet adoptions at local animal shelters, and reflects on past community fundraisers. Edwards pays tribute to NASCAR driver Greg Biffle following a tragic plane crash, awards an "FAFO" to a...
Dec 19, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 2809
In this segment, host Clay Edwards breaks down a heated Jackson City Council exchange where Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes confronts a critic named Harris, who demands Stokes resign over alleged unethical behavior and mismanagement in his district. Stokes repeatedly accuses Harris of being a "dope dealer" since elementary school, questions if he's been jailed for it, and points out his Texas plates while claiming he lives in Texas. Edwards praises Stokes' combative style as entertaining, specu...
Dec 18, 2025•11 min•Ep. 2806
In this lighthearted segment, host Clay Edwards shares a personal anecdote about his Hey Dude shoes, explaining why he wears them sockless despite the cooler weather. He humorously complains about their intense odor, comparing it to marijuana "stank," and recounts how the smell "punched him in the face" after storing them briefly. Edwards details his cleaning method—removing the soles and washing them (and sometimes the shoes) in the dishwasher with detergent pods—noting it works temporarily but...
Dec 18, 2025•2 min•Ep. 2807
In this segment, host Clay Edwards celebrates President Donald Trump's announcement of a "warrior dividend"—a $1,776 bonus (symbolizing the year of America's founding in 1776) for every U.S. military member, funded by tariff revenues and already en route as a Christmas thank-you. Edwards highlights the surge in military enlistments under Trump compared to the previous year's lows, mocks anticipated leftist backlash labeling it "fascism" while contrasting it with demands for $10,000 student loan ...
Dec 18, 2025•7 min•Ep. 2808
In this episode, host Clay Edwards addresses misconceptions about marijuana use and driving through personal anecdotes and listener interactions. Responding to a texter's claim that "pothead geniuses" believe marijuana users "don't get out and drive" and just "sit at the house and chill," Edwards shares a story of a FedEx driver who delivered a package while reeking of marijuana, confirming that users do drive under the influence. He humorously admits to once priding himself on being a "really g...
Dec 18, 2025•21 min•Ep. 2804
In this segment, host Clay Edwards sarcastically mocks conspiracy theories from critics with "Goon Squad derangement syndrome," suggesting that Eddie Terrell Parker's methamphetamine possession arrest was a police setup. He quips that detractors likely claim authorities "sprinkled some meth on him" during the Louisiana traffic stop, dismissing the charges as fabricated. Edwards challenges racial stereotypes pushed on "black Twitter" and in comments, noting claims that meth is exclusively a "whit...
Dec 18, 2025•12 min•Ep. 2805
Eddie Terrell Parker, one of the two Black men tortured by former Rankin County Sheriff's deputies known as the "Goon Squad" in a January 2023 warrantless raid, became a symbol of a "FAFO" (fuck around and find out) incident following his recent arrest. After winning a $2.5 million civil settlement with Rankin County in May 2025—split with co-victim Michael Corey Jenkins—Parker was arrested on December 17, 2025, by Louisiana State Police during a traffic stop in Madison Parish. He faced multiple...
Dec 18, 2025•22 min•Ep. 2803
In this episode, host Clay Edwards discusses the recent arrest of Eddie Terrell Parker, one of the victims in the Rankin County "Goon Squad" incident, on multiple charges including narcotics possession with intent to distribute and felon in possession of a firearm in Louisiana. Edwards critiques media portrayals of the Goon Squad as racially motivated, emphasizing equal opportunity misconduct and Parker's wasted multimillion-dollar settlement opportunity. The show covers listener reactions, a ci...
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 2802
Clay Edwards interviews Anthony Mitchell, a 12-year black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and owner of Anthony Mitchell Jiu-Jitsu Studio in Gluckstadt, Mississippi. Mitchell shares his journey into combat sports starting in 2006, initially training for MMA after a background in baseball, football, weightlifting, and bodybuilding, seeking new competition as he aged. He discusses jiu-jitsu techniques like pulling guard, the sport's accessibility for all ages and fitness levels, and its physical benefi...
Dec 17, 2025•47 min•Ep. 2801
Clay Edwards shares a candid testimony about his past struggles with drug abuse, beginning around 1992 when he got his driver's license and immersed himself in street life, influenced by rap culture and hanging with the wrong crowd. He describes marijuana as a gateway drug for him, leading to harder substances like powder drugs and meth, despite initially hating the effects. His involvement in the nightclub business from 2001 exacerbated the issue, involving partying, sex, and heavy drug use, in...
Dec 17, 2025•40 min•Ep. 2800
Clay Edwards shares a candid personal testimony about his past struggles with street life, drug use starting in the early 1990s, including marijuana as a gateway to harder substances like meth, his time in the nightclub scene, hitting rock bottom, and achieving sobriety over a decade ago. He emphasizes learning from mistakes and avoiding triggers. The show then features an interview with Anthony Mitchell, a 12-year black belt and jiu-jitsu studio owner, discussing the sport's physical and mental...
Dec 17, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 2799
In the wake of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential election victory on November 5, Rob Reiner experienced a public meltdown on the social media platform Bluesky, where he had migrated after leaving X (formerly Twitter). The 77-year-old actor and director posted increasingly distressed messages, declaring that "America has fallen" due to electing a "fascist" like Trump, criticizing Republicans for not understanding the consequences, and lamenting that Bluesky had become "vile, racist, and evil" over...
Dec 16, 2025•3 min•Ep. 2797
In the episode, host Clay Edwards argues that the left lost the culture war through self-inflicted wounds, primarily by censoring comedy and imposing rigid purity tests. He explains that attempts to make humor "unoffensive" alienated comedians, who responded by creating their own platforms, stripping the left of its cultural edge. Edwards describes this as "culture war suicide," where censorship, canceling, and overreach backfired, allowing conservatives to reclaim creative spaces. Co-host Andre...
Dec 16, 2025•3 min•Ep. 2796
DeSoto County Justice Court Judge Karen Sanders was arrested on December 6, 2025, by Hernando Police for driving under the influence (DUI) and reckless driving after being pulled over. Despite the charges, she returned to the bench on December 15, 2025—nine days later—to preside over cases, including those involving similar offenses. Defendants expressed mixed reactions, with some shocked at her quick return and questioning her impartiality, feeling she might receive lenient treatment as a judge...
Dec 16, 2025•5 min•Ep. 2798
In the episode, host Clay Edwards discusses the concept of "celebrating death" in the context of political enmity, emphasizing that making a strong stand means leaving a legacy where enemies rejoice at your passing—as the ultimate compliment. He argues that Charlie Kirk would have been pleased by leftists celebrating his assassination, viewing it as proof of his impact against "evil," and expresses his own desire for the left to dance on his grave for the same reason. Edwards contrasts this with...
Dec 16, 2025•2 min•Ep. 2795
Last Call Sports Grill, a popular nightclub in Northeast Jackson, Mississippi, located on Old Square Road, caught fire overnight on December 16, 2025. The blaze started around 12:40 a.m., prompting a response from multiple Jackson Fire Department units who battled the flames through the night. The venue, formerly home to Old Venice Pizza Company and Gridley's, was heavily damaged, but there is no word yet on the cause of the fire or if anyone was injured.
Dec 16, 2025•5 min•Ep. 2794
In the "Last Meal" segment of Episode 1,119 of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards poses the question of the day: If you could choose your final meal before death, what would it be? Inspired by the Ruthless podcast, Edwards ponders his own choices, from a classic steak to local favorites like country fried steak at Martin's, red beans and rice with sausage from McB's, or veal cutlets from now-closed Jackson staples such as the Elite or Mayflower. He emphasizes flexibility, allowing picks fr...
Dec 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 2793
In the episode, host Clay Edwards discusses Donald Trump's controversial Truth Social post about Rob Reiner's murder by his son, sarcastically attributing it to "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (TDS) and wishing the couple peace. Edwards defends Trump's raw, unfiltered response, citing Reiner's history of vicious attacks calling Trump a racist, liar, Nazi, and Russian colluder, including demands for his imprisonment. He shares personal parallels with facing threats and cancel culture, criticizing "v...
Dec 16, 2025•34 min•Ep. 2792
