The Clay Edwards Show

This morning I woke up with a heavy heart and finally decided I couldn’t take it anymore.

I’m done defending Donald Trump. Done with MAGA. And to all my police and law enforcement friends — to hell with y’all too.

I hopped on Amazon, ordered myself a brand new umpire jersey from Foot Locker, and I’m officially switching sides. I’m joining the whistleblowers. I’m done getting picked on. Tired of everybody else getting all the clout, the girls, the money, and the fame while Clay Edwards is left with nothing but a house, a car, a hot girlfriend, a beautiful family, money in the bank, front-row tickets to everything, and the number one radio show in the state.

None of it means anything anymore.

I’m donating it all. Surely one of those whistleblower groups has a 501(c)(3) I can cut a big check to. I’m joining the civil rights movement — West Side, South Side, whatever side will have me. We’ve got a group meeting tonight to figure it all out.

If you’ve been waiting for me to finally come over to the dark side… this is it.

This episode starts with me speaking my truth and walking away from everything I used to stand for. You ain’t gonna believe what came out of my mouth.

Clay Edwards is joined by Kingfish from JacksonJambalaya.com for a hard-hitting discussion on the ongoing Mississippi ABC liquor distribution crisis and the legislature’s failure to fix it.

The duo breaks down how the Mississippi Senate killed a House bill (passed 112-2) that would have allowed liquor-permitted businesses — including liquor stores, bars, restaurants, and casinos — to source product directly from manufacturers when the ABC couldn’t deliver orders within five days. They examine why the bill died in conference committee, the lack of meaningful alternatives from the Senate, and the real-world pain this is causing small businesses whose money is tied up in prepaid orders while shelves sit empty.

Kingfish and Clay discuss the deeper problems at the ABC warehouse, the bureaucracy protecting a broken state-run system, and whether it’s finally time to privatize Mississippi’s liquor distribution entirely — potentially splitting it into regional operators (North, Central, South) like the beer distribution model to create competition and efficiency.

They also touch on related issues, including limits on multiple liquor store permits, the challenges faced by package store owners, market manipulation by some retailers during shortages, and why casinos and restaurants are particularly frustrated with the backlog.

This segment delivers unfiltered conservative commentary on government overreach, small business struggles, and why Mississippi lawmakers continue to protect a failing state monopoly instead of delivering common-sense relief.

**Guest:** Kingfish (Jackson Jambalaya)

**Focus:** Mississippi ABC liquor backlog, Senate inaction, calls for privatization, impact on bars/restaurants/liquor stores, and liquor law reform.

If you want straight talk on Mississippi politics, bureaucracy, and how bad policy hurts local businesses, this hour delivers.

In this segment, Clay Edwards sits down with Kingfish of JacksonJambalaya.com to break down the newly passed Jackson Water Authority legislation and what it really means for the city.

Kingfish explains the bill’s key provisions: how the new authority board is structured, with three seats for the City of Jackson (including a non-voting role for the mayor), three for the governor, one for the lieutenant governor, and seats for nearby cities like Byram and Ridgeland. He details why the legislature removed the Jackson City Council’s approval power over certain appointments and lowered the threshold for rate increases and bond issues from a three-fourths to a two-thirds majority.

The conversation explores the deep distrust many lawmakers have toward city leadership and voters when it comes to managing critical infrastructure. Topics include the transfer of approximately $120 million in water and sewer debt off the city’s books, the requirement for the authority to lease the system from Jackson, and the potential for political pushback from the city council.

Kingfish and Clay discuss the broader context — repeated failures with Jackson’s water system, past issues with leadership, and why many see this as a necessary step to protect ratepayers and ensure reliable service, even as Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba expressed strong disappointment with the final bill.

This is a clear-eyed, no-spin look at one of Jackson’s most important infrastructure battles, the politics behind it, and what it could mean for the future of the city’s water and sewer system.

**Guest:** Kingfish (Jackson Jambalaya)

**Focus:** Jackson Water Authority bill, board control, debt transfer, rate hikes, and local political distrust.

Perfect for listeners who want straight talk on Jackson politics and infrastructure issues.

**Episode 1187 – Hour 2: Kingfish from Jackson Jambalaya**

In Hour 2, Clay Edwards is joined by Kingfish, the founder of JacksonJambalaya.com, for a wide-ranging and no-holds-barred conversation on Mississippi and Jackson issues.

The duo dives deep into the Mississippi Senate’s controversial decision to kill a House bill that would have provided temporary relief for the ongoing ABC liquor distribution backlog. They discuss the real-world impact on liquor stores, bars, restaurants, and casinos, why the fix failed in conference, and whether it’s time to privatize the state’s liquor system entirely.

Kingfish breaks down the newly passed Jackson water authority legislation, explaining the board structure, how it shifts control and debt away from city leadership, why many lawmakers don’t trust Jackson voters with critical infrastructure, and the political fallout from Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba’s office.

The conversation also touches on local restaurant news, including the closure of Full Moon Barbecue in Madison, the strengths and weaknesses of gas station barbecue versus sit-down spots, and why some barbecue joints struggle in the Jackson area.

As always, expect sharp analysis, Southern perspective, and unfiltered commentary on Jackson politics, bureaucracy, and daily life in Central Mississippi. Clay even throws Kingfish a curveball with a wild question about Matt Gaetz’s claims regarding alien hybrid breeding programs—eliciting a classic Kingfish reaction.

If you like honest talk on Mississippi news, Jackson issues, and conservative commentary with a side of humor, this hour is for you.

**Guest:** Kingfish (Jackson Jambalaya)

**Topics:** ABC liquor backlog, Jackson water authority bill, local barbecue scene, Mississippi politics, and more

**Episode 1187 of The Clay Edwards Show** (Hour 2 features Kingfish from Jackson Jambalaya):

On this April Fools' Day episode of The Clay Edwards Show, Clay kicks things off with a wild fake-out rant declaring he's done with Trump, MAGA, and law enforcement—before quickly revealing it was all a prank. From there, the conversation dives into Southern culture, barbecue debates, and why certain food stereotypes just don't hold up below the Mason-Dixon line.

Clay shares a personal note about a tough family loss with one of the family's beloved pets, then gets into the day's headlines. He breaks down the Mississippi Senate's controversial decision to kill a House bill aimed at easing the ongoing ABC liquor distribution backlog, leaving bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and casinos stuck waiting—and paying—for delayed orders. Is it time to privatize the state's liquor system? Clay and special guest Kingfish from JacksonJambalaya.com debate the fiasco, potential fixes, and what it says about bureaucracy in Mississippi.

Kingfish joins for a full hour to discuss the new Jackson water authority legislation, why many don't trust city leadership with critical infrastructure, the politics behind the board makeup, debt transfer, and rate hikes. The duo also swaps stories on local barbecue joints (gas station BBQ vs. sit-down spots), restaurant closures, and the challenges of keeping consistent quality in the business.

As always, expect unfiltered talk on Jackson issues, Mississippi politics, law enforcement, and plenty of no-holds-barred commentary. Clay even sneaks in a fun curveball question for Kingfish about Matt Gaetz's wild claims on alien hybrid breeding programs—just to watch the reaction.

If you enjoy sharp Southern conservative talk radio with humor, real talk on local problems, and zero filter, this episode delivers.

**Guest:** Kingfish (Jackson Jambalaya)

**Topics:** April Fools prank, ABC liquor backlog & Senate inaction, Jackson water authority bill, Southern culture & barbecue wars, local news, and more.

Perfect for fans of straight-shooting Mississippi commentary with a side of laughs.

The Mississippi House tried to give liquor stores, restaurants, and casinos a temporary way around the state’s massively backlogged Alcoholic Beverage Control warehouse, but it died in conference. 

**Episode 1186 – Emmett Till & The KKK Discussion**

Clay reacts to a WLBT story featuring Emmett Till’s cousin, a civil rights activist, who claimed the KKK murdered an entire Black family and dumped their bodies in the Tallahatchie River just one week before Emmett Till’s 1955 murder.

In real time, Clay fact-checks the claim using historical records, FBI files, and contemporary reporting. He also examines whether Till’s killers (Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam) were confirmed KKK members and discusses the broader pattern of how the Emmett Till story and Klan history continue to be invoked — and sometimes exaggerated — decades later.

Clay pushes back against what he calls the “racist economy” and questions why certain narratives around racial violence are rarely challenged, even when facts don’t support them.

A raw, detailed, and unfiltered deep dive into one of America’s most cited civil rights cases

**Episode 1186 – Hour 3 with Andrew Gasser**

Clay is joined in studio by Andrew Gasser for a wide-ranging third hour.

The conversation kicks off with the recent discovery of KKK materials in a Mississippi state government building. Clay and Andrew discuss the civil rights activist’s reaction, fact-check claims made about Emmett Till’s murder (including the unsubstantiated story of another Black family being killed and thrown in the Tallahatchie River the week prior), and debate how the Klan’s history continues to be used and sometimes exaggerated in modern media.

They also dive into:

Raw, unfiltered talk between two friends who don’t hold back.

**The Clay Edwards Show – Episode 1186, Hour 3 with Andrew Gasser**

Clip From Episode 1186 – The Clay Edwards Show

Clay starts the show asking who survived St. Patrick’s Day weekend, then breaks down the surprisingly low turnout at Jackson’s Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade. He discusses how new rules and what he calls “culture rot” have driven away longtime attendees, and floats the idea that it may be time for a city like Pearl to take over the event and host it at Trustmark Park.

Episode 1186 – The Clay Edwards Show

Clay starts the show asking who survived St. Patrick’s Day weekend, then breaks down the surprisingly low turnout at Jackson’s Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade. He discusses how new rules and what he calls “culture rot” have driven away longtime attendees, and floats the idea that it may be time for a city like Pearl to take over the event and host it at Trustmark Park.

In the main segment, Clay responds to a WLBT story featuring Emmett Till’s cousin, a civil rights activist, who claimed the KKK murdered an entire Black family and dumped their bodies in the Tallahatchie River just a week before Till’s murder. Clay fact-checks the claim in real time and discusses the broader “racist economy” and how Emmett Till’s story continues to be used decades later.

He also covers: