James Buckman Sexton, professionally known as Buck Sexton, is an American conservative political commentator, radio and television host, author, and former CIA intelligence analyst. Born on December 28, 1981, in New York City, he grew up in Manhattan, attending Saint David's School and graduating from Regis High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Amherst College. He served as a CIA analyst from 2005 to 2010, focusing on counterterrorism and Al Qaeda threats. Transitioning to media in 2011, he began as a contributor to GBTV (now TheBlaze) and launched his own radio show in 2012. He authored the book 'Occupy: America Spring' (2012), critiquing the Occupy Wall Street movement. Today, he co-hosts the nationally syndicated 'The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show' on Westwood One, which replaced the Rush Limbaugh Show in 2021, and hosts 'Hold the Line' on The First TV. Known for his sharp analysis and intelligence background, Sexton is a prominent figure in conservative media, emphasizing national security, fiscal conservatism, and critiques of progressive movements.