The Clay Edwards Show

**Podcast Description:**

In this episode of *The Clay Edwards Show*, Clay is joined by former Hinds County prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney Shaun Yurtkuran to break down the verdict and sentencing in the Karmelo Anthony case.

Anthony, a 17-year-old Black male, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf to death at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. The argument started over seating under a tent during rain. Anthony was asked multiple times to leave, threatened to kill Metcalf if he was touched again, and then stabbed him in the chest with a pocket knife when Metcalf touched him. Anthony admitted to the stabbing from the beginning but claimed self-defense.

Clay and Shaun cut through the noise and focus on the facts. They explain why the self-defense claim failed, why the jury rejected manslaughter and went straight to murder, and how Anthony bringing a knife to a non-violent school event made the “reasonable fear” argument nearly impossible to sell. They also break down the jury selection controversy, including how prosecutors used peremptory strikes on three Black female educators and why the defense’s Batson challenge was denied. The two also discuss why the defense never filed for a change of venue despite heavy pre-trial publicity and racial tension, and whether that was a strategic mistake.

Shaun shares his take on what the defense should have done differently, including putting Anthony on the stand and arguing imperfect self-defense to reduce the charge to manslaughter. Clay closes the episode with a direct message about culture, personal responsibility, and why “you can walk away” is still the right answer — no matter what the streets or social media try to tell young men.

This is a no-holds-barred conversation about facts over narrative.

**Clay Edwards Show – The Hobbs Brothers Strike Again: Deputy Shot, Trail Ride Murder & Culture Rot (Ep #1,231)**

Clay breaks down the shooting of a Covington County deputy who was ambushed during a traffic stop. The suspects are Cortavian and Cortavius Hobbs — the brothers of Cortarius Hobbs, the 17-year-old accused of murdering an elderly couple in Simpson County just days earlier.

Clay connects the dots between the recent violence, discusses the backlash he received for suggesting people pray for the shooter’s mother, and doubles down on his message about accountability and culture rot. He also covers the arrest of a woman caught with over $400,000 worth of drugs near the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility and calls out the hypocrisy of a trail ride promoter who threw a “stop the gun violence” rally after one of his events turned deadly.

In hour two, Andrew Gasser joins Clay to discuss the ongoing violence, mental health, and why some people refuse to face uncomfortable truths.

This episode is raw, direct, and unapologetic.

Full episode available now @savejxn on YouTube & X (Ep #1,231)

**Culture and Chaos: How Do We Stop the Black-on-Black Mass Shootings in Jackson?**

On this episode of The Clay Edwards Show, Clay breaks down the tragic mass shooting at a trail ride in Jackson over the weekend. An 18-year-old woman, Jordan Worthy, was killed and five others were shot when a fight escalated into gunfire at Grant’s Field. He places the incident in the context of a string of similar mass shootings across Mississippi in recent years — all tied to the same urban culture.

Clay argues that these tragedies stem from deep cultural problems: chronically low impulse control, nonexistent conflict resolution skills, fatherless homes, the glorification of violence and “drill rap” lifestyles, and a refusal to directly confront the specific individuals and behaviors driving the chaos. He criticizes the community’s planned “Stop the Gun Violence” march and rally at the Governor’s Mansion, calling the location and framing disconnected from reality. The event, he says, should happen in the actual neighborhoods where the violence occurs — places like South Jackson, West Jackson, or specific violent gas stations and clubs — and should name the gang members, drug dealers, and repeat offenders instead of issuing vague calls for “peace” and “unity.”

He contrasts this with school shootings, which he attributes to a different ideological pathology tied to liberal/Democrat politics and what he calls “rainbow supremacy.” Listener texts and chats fuel the conversation as Clay pushes back against excuses that blame everything except the culture itself.

In hour two, Clay is joined by Andrew Gosser. They discuss the recent ownership change and menu overhaul at Highball Lanes in Fondren, which removed ribs, catfish, most wings, tacos, and certain liquors — moves instantly labeled racist and an attack on “the black dollar.” Clay and Andrew break down why the changes were really about crowd control, low-spending customers monopolizing lanes, safety concerns after prior shootings, and basic business decisions. They extend the conversation to broader patterns of black business ownership in Jackson, the difference between producing tangible value versus service-only models, and the habit of celebrating ventures simply because they are “black-owned” rather than evaluating results.

The episode closes with reaction to President Trump’s appearance on Meet the Press, including his sharp exchange with Kristen Welker and decision to walk off the set while calling out media bias, rigged elections, and the weaponization of government against citizens.

Raw, unfiltered, no-sugar-added talk radio focused on the issues Jackson refuses to confront honestly.

FAFO FRIDAY (Ep #1.229)

Clay sits down with Todd Sandridge of Superior Foundation Services to discuss why doing business with local, trusted companies matters more than ever. Todd explains how big out-of-town companies often come into the market with flashy marketing but lack real accountability, frequently use shady warranty tactics, and don’t have the same incentive to stand behind their work.

After protesters showed up outside the station demanding he be fired, Clay delivers one of his most direct and unapologetic opening segments to date. He addresses the protest head-on and makes it crystal clear that he has zero intention of backing down or softening his message.

A small group of protesters showed up at the radio station demanding that Clay Edwards be fired for “hate speech.” The protest was organized by several of Clay’s longtime online critics, including one of the main instigators from Panola County.

Clay opens the show with heavy condolences for State Representative Price Wallace, who died unexpectedly from a heart attack. Clay remembers Price as a good man who treated people with respect and shares that he had a personal relationship with him.

Clay then breaks down the tragic double homicide in Simpson County, where a 17-year-old broke into a home and murdered an elderly couple with no apparent motive. He discusses how the situation unfolded, including initial reports that turned out to be inaccurate, and calls for the death penalty in the case.

Clay also addresses the backlash he received for suggesting people pray for the shooter’s mother, who tried to get her son to surrender. He pushes back on the usual “root cause” excuses and calls it what it is — culture rot.

This segment covers loss, accountability, and Clay’s refusal to play along with the typical narratives surrounding these types of tragedies.

Full episode available now @savejxn on YouTube & X (Ep #1,228)

Clay hands out a new FAFO Championship to Justin Fowler, who managed to turn a 20-day jail stint into a five-year prison sentence. Fowler, who was already on a suspended 10-year sentence for aggravated domestic violence, couldn’t stay out of trouble even for a few weeks behind bars.

After a small group of protesters showed up outside the station demanding Clay be fired for “hate speech,” Clay delivers a powerful, unapologetic response. He addresses the protest directly and makes it clear he has no intention of backing down or softening his message.