### Episode 1,038: Tommy Duff for Governor? Black Mayors Mad at Trump, and Mississippi's Future on the Line **Dive into the raw, unfiltered world of Mississippi politics and culture with Clay Edwards in Episode 1,038 of The Clay Edwards Show!** Strap in for a no-holds-barred discussion on potential gubernatorial candidates, the state of Republican leadership, and the backlash from Black mayors across America to Donald Trump's crime-fighting promises. From local events to national controversies, Clay breaks it all down with his signature reality radio style—award-winning, provocative, and always breaking rules when necessary. In this packed episode: - **Life in Central Mississippi**: Clay kicks things off with a personal update on his shift from Rankin County roots to spending more time in Madison County (hello, Flora!). He shares why downtown Brandon traffic pales in comparison to Gluckstadt's chaos and plugs his expanding presence on Rumble for short-form content. Streaming live on Facebook, X, YouTube (@SaveJXN), and Rumble (@ClayEdwardsShow). - **Rankin County Republican Dinner Recap**: Clay recounts his last-minute invite to the Lincoln Reagan Trump Dinner at The Refuge in Flowood. He chats about rubbing elbows with movers and shakers like Pearl Mayor Jake Windham, Dylan Chappell, and keynote speaker Tommy Duff (of the Duff Brothers Tire Mart empire). Highlights include the venue's stunning transformation and how Rankin County has evolved from hosting events in Jackson to having multiple high-end spots like The Refuge, Clyde Muse Center, and City Hall Live. - **Tommy Duff: Governor Material?**: Clay dives deep into Tommy Duff's potential run for governor in 2027. Is his billionaire resume in economic development (recruiting Yokohama and Continental Tires to Mississippi) enough? Clay weighs the pros—self-made success, Christian-adjacent values (he's Mormon, but that's not a dealbreaker for Clay)—against the cons: short stature, softer voice, and ability to connect with blue-collar voters or left-leaning Democrats. How does he stack up against big personalities like Andy Gipson, Shad White, or Gerard Gibert? Clay polls listeners: Does height, voice, or faith matter in a male gubernatorial candidate? Women callers chime in wanting a "badass, man's man" leader. Plus, thoughts on other rising stars like Michael Watson (running for higher office) and Chris McDaniel. - **Election Integrity & Mississippi Politics**: Clay touches on Secretary of State Michael Watson's role in election integrity (numbers and national recognition say he's delivering, despite critics), district gerrymandering keeping figures like Bennie Thompson in power, and why economic development + brain drain prevention should top the 2027 agenda over school choice. - **National Pivot: Black Mayors Furious at Trump**: Hour 2 heats up as Clay tackles "Black for a living" race grifters melting down over Trump's pledge to "clean up" crime-ridden cities like DC, Baltimore, and Oakland with military support. Reactions from mayors (wearing "Blackness Today, Blackness Tomorrow" shirts) claim racism, but Clay calls BS—violent crime isn't down; it's underreported. He predicts attempts to criminalize "racism" as a defense for bad behavior (e.g., Cincinnati leaders blaming white victims for "inciting" attacks). Clay's take: Prove Trump wrong by doing better—focus on law enforcement, accountability, and ditching zero-tolerance failures. Bonus: A wild AI query on words "only racist if white people say them." - **Listener Interactions & Hot Takes**: Texts pour in on the Guns & Gear Text Line (769-241-1944) and Mazda Jackson Phone Line (601-879-0002). From women seeking alpha-male governors to debates on Napoleon syndrome, Clay reads and reacts live. Plus, Clay's personal transformation journey: Before-and-after photos of his 80-pound weight loss via discipline, testosterone, and semaglutide (text "Clay" to 601-800-5031 for a free screening). **Why Listen/Watch?** If you're tired of sugar-coated talk radio, this is your daily dose of reality. Clay fights for Mississippi's soul, calls out culture rot, and demands positive solutions from "positive-solutions-only" folks who've been in charge too long. From Jackson crime to national absurdities (like charging lynching victims for "inciting riots"), no topic is off-limits. **Subscribe & Engage**: Hit that subscribe button on YouTube, follow on Rumble (@ClayEdwardsShow), Facebook/X (@SaveJXN). Share this episode—don't be a silent listener! Call/text in next time, and let's keep the conversation going. What do YOU think about Tommy Duff or Trump's DC plan? Drop a comment below. #ClayEdwardsShow #MississippiPolitics #TommyDuff #Trump2024 #SchoolChoice #JacksonMS #RealityRadio #GubernatorialRace #BlackMayors #EconomicDevelopment