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The Clay Edwards Show episodes

March 23 A Guy I Know Is Being Deported After LEGALLY Living In America Since 5 Years Old
In a raw, personal moment on hour 3 of The Clay Edwards Show, Clay Edwards gets real with Andrew Gasser about a deportation story that hits close to home. He tells the story of Eddie — a man Clay has known for decades — who was legally adopted from The Philippines as a young child by American missionary parents and has lived in Mississippi nearly his entire life.

Brought here completely legally, fully Americanized, English-speaking, and with almost no remaining ties to his birth country, Eddie served his time for a past felony. Yet ICE is now deporting him back to The Philippines this week — a place he barely remembers and has no real connection to. Clay openly wrestles with the situation: he strongly supports aggressive immigration enforcement and mass deportations, but questions whether this is the right outcome for someone raised as an American from childhood.

Andrew weighs in on adoption paperwork issues, prosecutorial discretion, and the human side of enforcement. Emotional, honest, and thought-provoking — this segment shows Clay’s conflicted, human side as he grapples with a case that isn’t black-and-white in the middle of the bigger immigration debate.
12 min
March 23 Where Have All 16 Of Jackson's 2026 Homicides Happened At? JPD or CCID?
In this eye-opening crime stats segment from hour 3 of The Clay Edwards Show, Clay Edwards and Andrew Gasser break down the latest Jackson homicide numbers and the jaw-dropping difference between policing jurisdictions. According to WLBT reporting, Jackson is now at 16 murders year-to-date — and every single one has occurred inside traditional Jackson Police Department (JPD) jurisdiction.

Meanwhile, the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID), patrolled by the Mississippi Capitol Police, has recorded zero homicides so far this year. Clay highlights the stark contrast and credits the Capitol Police’s aggressive, no-nonsense approach — including vehicle pursuits and proactive enforcement — versus JPD’s more restrictive policies.

They also call out local media patterns, noting how some reporters hammer the Capitol Police while giving JPD far less scrutiny despite the ongoing violence. Clay ties it directly into Jackson’s broader problems with selective enforcement and why certain parts of the city continue to struggle.

A data-driven, no-spin look at what actually works when it comes to fighting violent crime in Mississippi’s capital. Must-listen for anyone following Jackson crime trends, police accountability, or the real results of different policing strategies.
5 min
March 23 Should Pop's Saloon Be Closed Down FOREVER By City Of JXN After This News?
In this no-holds-barred hour 3 segment of The Clay Edwards Show, Clay Edwards teams up with Andrew Gasser to unload on the explosive controversy at Pops Saloon (aka Pops Around the Corner) in Jackson. After videos went viral showing what appears to be full explicit strip club performances — complete with nudity and “spread eagle” stage shows — Clay makes it crystal clear: this isn’t about morality or being anti-adult entertainment.

Legal strip clubs like Danny’s and Babe’s are forced to follow strict adult entertainer licensing, special permits, and heavy regulations. Yet Pops — the same spot that saw a mass shooting on New Year’s Eve that left four people wounded — is allegedly running wide-open illegal strip shows with zero consequences. Clay and Andrew rip into the blatant double standard, the new Jackson mayor and DEI-hired police chief’s silence, and why the city continues letting certain businesses openly defy the law while others get crushed for the same violations.

They tie it straight into Jackson’s bigger problems: 16 murders year-to-date under JPD jurisdiction, a culture of selective enforcement, and how this lawlessness drags the entire city down. Clay calls for real action — pulling the state beer permit, adding the venue to the nuisance list, and finally holding everyone to the same rules.
19 min
March 23 Capitol Police / Jaylen Lewis Manslaughter Trial Update W/ Scott Gilbert
In this timely trial update from The Clay Edwards Show, defense attorney Scott Gilbert — who just secured Ted DiBiase Jr.’s acquittal — sits down with Clay to break down the latest in the high-profile Capitol Police manslaughter case involving officer Michael Rhinewalt and Jalen Lewis.

Gilbert reveals the cases have now been consolidated and are set for trial in May. Without discussing specific evidence, he explains the unusual charging theory in the indictment: the officers reasonably believed they were in imminent danger when Lewis drove his vehicle toward them, yet prosecutors argue that belief was unreasonable — a rare legal concept called “imperfect self-defense” normally used only as a jury instruction to reduce murder to manslaughter.

He walks through key use-of-force principles: how a vehicle can legally be treated as a deadly weapon, why officers (or any citizen) don’t have to wait until they’re physically struck to defend themselves, and why this indictment is so uncommon. Clay shares his strong view that the officers were fully justified, drawing parallels to similar vehicle attacks nationwide.

A clear, no-spin look at self-defense law, vehicle-as-weapon cases, and one of Mississippi’s most watched police incidents heading into trial. Essential listening for anyone interested in law enforcement accountability, use-of-force rulings, or criminal justice in the state.
6 min
March 23 What Is The BRADY-GIGLIO List & Why Is It Important To Law Enforcement? W/ Scott Gilbert
In this must-hear legal explainer from The Clay Edwards Show, defense attorney Scott Gilbert joins Clay to tackle the controversial “Brady List” (Brady-Giglio list) that’s been circulating in Mississippi law enforcement circles. Clay asks whether these lists — often promoted by activists and self-described citizen journalists as a tool where anyone can reportedly pay $100 to add an officer’s name — carry real weight in court or are simply “pay-to-play” schemes with no legal force. Scott, a veteran trial lawyer with decades of courtroom experience, admits he’s never heard of any informal public “pay-to-play” Brady list. He then delivers a clear, authoritative breakdown of the actual Brady and Giglio rules: prosecutors have a constitutional obligation to disclose impeachment evidence to the defense — including any prior findings of dishonesty by law enforcement witnesses — but only when there’s a formal judicial determination (a judge’s specific finding after testimony) or documented misconduct. He explains how Giglio requests work, why the standard is intentionally high, and how this protection is part of every defendant’s right to a fair trial under Brady v. Maryland. A sharp, no-spin conversation that cuts through the online misinformation and sets the record straight on one of the most misunderstood topics in criminal justice right now. Perfect for anyone following police accountability, disclosure rules, or courtroom procedure in Mississippi.
4 min
March 23 Discussing Jackson Crime & Culture Rot W/ Andrew Gasser (Hour #3 / Ep #1,181)
In hour 3, Andrew Gasser steps in for unfiltered talk on local Jackson issues, including controversial activities at Pops Saloon as a window into inconsistent law enforcement and rule-of-law challenges, the city's ongoing violence with 16 murders under JPD jurisdiction this year, a heartbreaking deportation story involving a long-time Mississippi resident adopted from the Philippines as a child despite decades here and a resolved legal matter, and reactions to President Trump's extension of the Iran deadline amid productive talks on the Strait of Hormuz.
32 min
March 23 Ted DiBiase jr's Attorney, Scott Gilbert Joins To Discuss Beating The Feds In Welfare Fraud Trial
In this episode of The Clay Edwards Show, defense attorney Scott Gilbert joins for hours 1 and 2 to unpack Ted DiBiase Jr.'s stunning not-guilty verdict in Mississippi's high-profile welfare fraud trial. Gilbert reveals the winning strategy: starting with the desired jury outcome and building the case backward, emphasizing the volume of legitimate work DiBiase performed, contracts drafted by state government lawyers, and the broader context of MDHS privatization efforts under John Davis during the first Trump administration. They discuss the misuse of TANF funds, the chaotic government bureaucracy that ensnared participants, why the prosecution's appeals to emotion fell flat, DiBiase's wrestling background and family journey, Brett DiBiase's recovery, the Capitol Police manslaughter case involving Jalen Lewis and imperfect self-defense, and the limits of suing the federal government post-acquittal.
58 min
March 23 MONDAY FULL SHOW (Ep #1,181)
In this episode of The Clay Edwards Show, defense attorney Scott Gilbert joins for hours 1 and 2 to unpack Ted DiBiase Jr.'s stunning not-guilty verdict in Mississippi's high-profile welfare fraud trial. Gilbert reveals the winning strategy: starting with the desired jury outcome and building the case backward, emphasizing the volume of legitimate work DiBiase performed, contracts drafted by state government lawyers, and the broader context of MDHS privatization efforts under John Davis during the first Trump administration. They discuss the misuse of TANF funds, the chaotic government bureaucracy that ensnared participants, why the prosecution's appeals to emotion fell flat, DiBiase's wrestling background and family journey, Brett DiBiase's recovery, the Capitol Police manslaughter case involving Jalen Lewis and imperfect self-defense, and the limits of suing the federal government post-acquittal.

In hour 3, Andrew Gasser steps in for unfiltered talk on local Jackson issues, including controversial activities at Pops Saloon as a window into inconsistent law enforcement and rule-of-law challenges, the city's ongoing violence with 16 murders under JPD jurisdiction this year, a heartbreaking deportation story involving a long-time Mississippi resident adopted from the Philippines as a child despite decades here and a resolved legal matter, and reactions to President Trump's extension of the Iran deadline amid productive talks on the Strait of Hormuz.

Raw, honest conversations on justice, accountability, government overreach, and Mississippi life. Subscribe now for more straight-talk episodes that cut through the noise.
1 hr 45 min
March 21 The Manosphere Documentary Deep Dive – Poison or Prescription?
The Manosphere Documentary Deep Dive – Poison or Prescription?
Clay Edwards tackles the Netflix documentary on the "manosphere" head-on, giving listeners a no-holds-barred breakdown of what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and why it might actually be the lesser evil in today's cultural landscape.
He starts by explaining the manosphere spectrum: from the more mainstream, PG-13 version (think Joe Rogan) to the raw, red-pill corner occupied by Andrew Tate-style creators, Fresh & Fit, and single-guy hustle podcasts. Clay admits there's plenty of grift and over-the-top posturing—strippers, Lambos, "money, hoes, clothes"—but he argues there's real value underneath: lessons on not simping, building self-respect, avoiding one-itis, and embracing high-testosterone, alpha-male behavior.
The core question Clay poses is brutal and honest: If you have a 17–19-year-old son full of natural testosterone and not exactly rushing to church or Bible study, which influence would you rather he absorb? The rainbow-agenda, college-professor-approved, progressive content pushing gender fluidity and Disney-level propaganda? Or the manosphere's unapologetic straight-male energy that—at minimum—steers clear of converting kids to ideologies parents dread?
Clay doesn't sugarcoat it: No sane parent hopes their son grows up gay or trans (even if they'd love him either way), yet mainstream media and Hollywood seem hell-bent on shoving that narrative everywhere. In contrast, the manosphere—flawed as it is—pushes traditional relationship dynamics (trad-wife vibes on the surface, even if the lifestyle often contradicts it), discourages pedestalizing women, and fills the massive void left by absent fathers in both black and white communities. He draws parallels between rapper/athlete worship in one demographic and the red-pill podcast scene in another: both glorify banging as many girls and stacking cash as possible, but the manosphere at least teaches young men not to be doormats.
He ties it to Jackson's single-mother epidemic, the Simon City Royals as a white-community parallel, and the broader crisis of boys growing up without strong male role models—whether they're parroting rap culture or manosphere streamers. Clay's bottom line? If forced to pick your poison, he'll take the testosterone-fueled, anti-simp messaging every day of the week (and twice on Sunday) over the alternative. He even jokes he'd pay for the subscriptions if it kept his hypothetical son away from the "gay agenda" pipeline.
Expect candid father-of-daughters perspective, zero apologies, sharp cultural critique, and Clay's trademark bluntness as he weighs entertainment value, life lessons, and long-term consequences. This segment is raw, provocative, and guaranteed to spark strong reactions—perfect for anyone wrestling with what young men are consuming in 2025.
A must-listen for parents, single guys, and anyone tired of sanitized, agenda-driven content masquerading as empowerment.
12 min
March 20 BREAKING NEWS: Former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. found not guilty of welfare fraud
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Former pro WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. has been found not guilty on all counts in Mississippi’s largest-ever welfare fraud scandal.
He was accused of stealing nearly $3 million meant to help needy families in the state.
Jurors deliberated for over four hours on Friday morning, ultimately leading to a not guilty verdict.
Prosecutors said DiBiase used the federal welfare funds he received from MCEC and FRC to purchase a $1.4 million home in Madison County, a $55,000 pontoon boat, a $34,000 Kubota tractor, and a $40,000 truck, among other purchases.
16 min