On June 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT, I hosted episode 998 of The Clay Edwards Show live on WYAB 103.9 FM, streaming worldwide on Facebook, X, YouTube, and Rumble from the Men's Health & Women's Wellness Studios in Mississippi. I’ve been calling my show “the most incendiary in America,” and today felt like it lived up to that. With my 1,000th episode set for this Friday, I was fired up, ready to dive into everything from riots to trade deals to local crime, all while connecting with my audience.

 

I kicked things off with my usual energy, welcoming listeners to call the Mazda of Jackson phone line at 601-879-0002 or text the Guns & Gear Text line at 769-241-1944 if they’re the shy type. I made it clear I wasn’t opening online comments just yet. Yesterday, I met two listeners—Barbershop Bob and a guy I think was named Mark—at Men’s Health of Mississippi. It means a lot to me when I get to meet folks who support the show. I always say I’m just an extension of my audience, someone who kept pushing until I found this platform, and I never forget that.

 

I reflected on a livestream I did yesterday with Dr. Michael Walker at Men’s Health of Mississippi. It was an uninterrupted hour-plus deep dive into men’s health—testosterone, compounded semaglutide (like generic Ozempic), and peptides. It had a real Joe Rogan vibe, and I urged everyone to check it out on my podcast, Facebook, YouTube, Rumble, or X, where I’ve been posting clips.

 

I admitted I’d been under the weather yesterday but pushed through because that’s what grown-ups do. I talked about how honoring commitments, even when you feel lousy, builds mental toughness. I compared it to my cryotherapy sessions—three minutes in a -200°F chamber is brutal, but stepping out feels like a win. It’s like starting your day with something tough, like a workout, which eventually becomes something you love.

 

Then I shifted to current events, venting my frustration about riots in blue cities, which feel like a repeat of 2020. I called out what I see as a cycle of destruction driven by white liberals and outside agitators, with Black communities often looting in response. I didn’t hold back, saying I’m rooting for a strong military response—what I call “FAFO” (f*** around and find out). I shared a video on X of Chicago rioters twerking on police cars, arguing this behavior drives businesses away and shows a lack of respect for authority or self. I’m tired of it, and I think America is too.

 

To lighten the mood, I shared a fake breaking news bit about Speedy Gonzales getting arrested by ICE, with Sylvester the Cat as the snitch. It was silly, but we all need a laugh sometimes. I also mentioned a hilarious X video I watched on loop—a guy at a cat’s birthday party that had me in tears laughing.

 

Back to serious stuff, I celebrated President Trump’s announcement that a trade deal with China is done, pending final approval. China will supply magnets and rare earth minerals, with 55% tariffs on their goods and 10% from them on ours. I gloated a bit, noting how critics said tariffs wouldn’t work, but Trump proved them wrong. I trust him to get it right, and this felt like a huge win.

 

Locally, I talked about two Jackson kids, Ontario McDougals (20) and Efralian Johnson (19), arrested for pointing a gun at JPD officers. I poked fun at their names, counting vowels to make a point about cultural stereotypes, and listed their charges—terroristic threats, stolen vehicles, drugs, and more. I took some credit for their arrests, saying my platform helped shine a light on it, and called their actions part of a “culture rot” tied to absent male role models and no respect for authority.

 

I engaged with listeners’ texts and comments, promising to put online chats back on-screen after Barbershop Bob suggested it yesterday. I shouted out Black conservatives like Topher, Kim Wade, and Antoine Daniels, who call out cultural issues without fear. I clarified that when I use terms like “retard” or “gay,” I’m not targeting disabled or LGBTQ folks—just calling out dumb behavior. I know that ruffles feathers, but it’s how I see it.

As the show wrapped, I got real about being an open book. I apologized to my older listeners for any crude remarks, like my semaglutide side-effect jokes, but stood by my honesty. I encouraged anyone wanting to start a podcast to reach out—I love helping folks find their voice, just like others helped me. I started Save Jackson anonymously, thinking it’d hit harder if people assumed I was Black, but I hit a ceiling and went public. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it.

 

I teased the 1,000th episode as a big deal and signed off, urging listeners to reject stereotypes—earned, not given—and take responsibility. Whether you agree with me or not, I appreciate you tuning in, unless you’re out there twerking on countertops or living up to some trashy stereotype. Tomorrow, I’ll be back from 7:00 to 9:00 AM, ready to keep it real.