The Clay Edwards Show, Episode 1,003 – Brandon’s Confederate Statue Controversy & More 🔥 Boom shakalaka boom! Welcome to Episode 1,003 of The Clay Edwards Show, your unfiltered dose of reality radio, streaming live in stunning HD from Central Mississippi! Join award-winning podcaster Clay Edwards for a no-sugar-added, hard-hitting discussion on the issues that matter most. This episode dives deep into a heated local controversy in Brandon, Mississippi, explores national political tensions, and delivers the raw, honest commentary you’ve come to expect. Watch now on YouTube, Facebook, X, or Rumble @SaveJXNor search “Clay Edwards Show” on Rumble) and join the conversation!

In this incendiary episode, Clay tackles the breaking news from Brandon’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, where a controversial vote to begin the process of relocating a Civil War memorial statue sparked outrage. Clay calls out what he sees as an attempt to move the monument behind closed doors, questioning the legality and motives of Mayor Butch Lee and aldermen like Baba Crane, Lou Coker, and David Farris. He plays exclusive video footage of the tied vote, where Butch Lee’s tiebreaking “yay” shocked many, and breaks down the crawfishing that followed. Clay argues this isn’t about traffic flow but a deeper push to erase history, drawing parallels to Grenada’s 2020 monument removal. He’s joined by Forrest S. Dows, Commander of the Mississippi Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, who passionately defends the monument’s historical significance, its ownership by Rankin County, and its role as a tribute to soldiers, not slavery. Forrest debunks myths about Black Confederate soldiers and cites Mississippi Code 55-15-81, which protects such memorials, urging listeners to contact local representatives to voice their concerns.

Clay doesn’t stop there. He pivots to a fiery clip of Tucker Carlson grilling Senator Ted Cruz over U.S. involvement in Iran, highlighting Cruz’s shaky grasp of Iran’s demographics while advocating for regime change. Clay aligns with Tucker’s anti-war stance, expressing skepticism about Trump’s recent comments but urging listeners to “let Trump cook” and see where his policies lead. He also teases an upcoming in-studio interview with Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, a 2027 gubernatorial candidate, and discusses other potential contenders like Shad White, Phillip Gunn, and Gerard Gilbert, promising a wild election cycle ahead.

With over 500 concurrent livestream viewers, this episode is packed with listener engagement. Clay reads texts and comments from fans, including a powerful message from a Black listener advocating for preserving all history—dark and light—as a reminder of progress. Whether it’s local statues, national politics, or Mississippi’s future, Clay fearlessly tackles the tough conversations, refusing to toe any party line and encouraging free thinking.

Episode Highlights: 🏛️ Brandon’s Statue Drama: Clay exposes the secretive vote to relocate a Civil War memorial, with video evidence and analysis of Mayor Butch Lee’s motives. 🗣️ Sons of Confederate Veterans: Forrest S. Dows defends the monument’s historical value and clarifies misconceptions about the Civil War. ⚔️ Tucker vs. Cruz: A heated exchange on Iran policy raises questions about U.S. military involvement and regime change. 🗳️ 2027 Governor’s Race: Previewing Andy Gipson’s Friday interview and speculating on Mississippi’s political future. 💬 Listener Voices: Texts and comments, including a Black listener’s call to preserve history, add depth to the debate.