The Rob Carson Show

-Rob celebrates TSA’s new program allowing some non-travelers back to airport gates, marveling that after 25 years Americans can once again see Grandma off — provided they complete enough paperwork to qualify for a minor government security clearance. -Legal analyst and Touro University professor Thane Rosenbaum joins Rob to discuss Zohran Mamdani’s planned appearance at the 9/11 commemoratio...

-Rob marks America’s 250th anniversary and the approaching 25th anniversary of 9/11 by arguing that the country faces a political and cultural crossroads, focusing much of his fire on Zohran Mamdani, Abdul El-Sayed and the growing influence of democratic socialism. -On the Newsmax hotline, Project Sentinel President Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer joins Rob for a lengthy discussion about Mamdani, radic...

-Rob Carson welcomes a rare sight in Republican politics — optimism — as Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the GOP can grow its House majority, while Rob jokes that Republicans usually treat pre-election confidence like changing your lucky jersey during the Super Bowl. -On the Newsmax Video Hotline, talk-radio host John Fredericks reports live from Dallas, telling Rob that the first-ever GOP midterm c...

-Rob dives back into the Socialism Conference in Chicago, where masked attendees debate “healing,” colonialism and other academic jargon that Rob describes as a “traffic circle of stupidity” before declaring the DSA movement a “fart in a Cat 5 hurricane.” -On the Newsmax hotline, NewsBusters Managing Editor Curtis Houck joins Rob to discuss Democrats’ relationship with the DSA, Hasan Piker’s...

-As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, artist Scott LoBaido calls on Zohran Mamdani to stay away from the memorial ceremony, while Rob reflects on Afghanistan and the billions of dollars in American military equipment that ends up in Taliban hands following the 2021 withdrawal. -Hilary Fordwich makes a surprise studio appearance after attending an event with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent,...

-Rob dives into polling showing Republicans have repeatedly been underestimated, mocks predictions of a Democratic midterm wave, and declares Trump voters “battle hardened” and ready to show up in November.  -Rob unloads on the Democratic Party’s socialist wing, ridicules Abdul El-Sayed’s criticism of the “cult of hard work,” takes aim at James Talarico’s progressive positions in Texas, and c...

-Retired Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt discusses the escalating U.S. campaign against Iran, arguing that military strikes, economic pressure and the blockade are creating the conditions for Iranians to overthrow the regime. Holt also weighs in on Pentagon leadership changes, radical Islam and immigration, and warns that Americans should take lessons from Europe about the consequences of failed...

-Rob examines Maria Bartiromo’s departure from Fox News, speculates about what led to her firing and once again floats the possibility of Newsmax becoming her next television home. -Rob argues America needs data centers to beat China in the AI race, dismissing the warnings about their impact on utilities before suggesting Democrats try plain old intelligence before worrying about the artificial va...

-Rob unloads on James Carville’s advice for Democrats to oppose Trump, then rattles off Trump administration accomplishments while arguing that Democrats have traded their old identity for socialism and “Bolsheviks.”  -On the Newsmax hotline, Newsmax contributor Hilary Fordwich joins Rob for a whirlwind trip through Harry and Meghan, Nigel Farage, Britain’s immigration battles,...

-Rob argues Republicans are gaining momentum heading into the midterms, pointing to polling movement toward the GOP and predicting battle-hardened Trump voters will turn out rather than surrender Congress to Democrats.  -On the Newsmax hotline, Daily Signal’s Tony Kinnett joins Rob to size up the midterms, roast the impeachment push, debate the Lindsay Clancy mistrial and unleash enough...

– A Virginia mother receives a suspended jail sentence and lands on the child-abuse registry after allowing her five-year-old to walk roughly half a mile through their gated community — making Rob nostalgic for an era when kids disappeared into cornfields with walkie-talkies and somehow survived. – Rob dives into the Lindsey Clancy case and focuses on the perspective of the children’s father, play...

-Rob watches Democrats slide from a four-point generic-ballot advantage to a two-point Republican lead and argues that a platform featuring Trump impeachment and Democratic Socialists isn’t exactly setting focus groups on fire.  -CNN digs up James Talarico’s past comments linking climate change, capitalism and white supremacy while comparing Texas oil and gas to cassette tapes — giving Rob en...

-Rob celebrates polling showing Republicans leading among likely midterm voters and argues MAGA voters aren’t staying on the couch in November — apparently Election Day is the one day nobody gets to call in sick. -Newsmax hotline guest Michael A. Charbon joins Rob for a gloriously combative U.S.-Canada summit covering tariffs, Mark Carney, Canadian business woes, Broncos, 2028 Republican cont...

-Rob dives into a congressional hearing on birth tourism, where Rep. Brandon Gill questions a Miami doctor whose repeated Fifth Amendment invocations do most of the talking for him—turning “I respectfully decline to answer” into the hearing’s unofficial catchphrase. -Comedian Ben Bankas joins Rob for a wide-ranging and hilarious conversation about political correctness, free speech, COVID-era come...

-Van Jones and John Fetterman sound alarms about the Democratic Party’s socialist wing, while Rob argues Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s positions on Israel are helping send his campaign toward the political dustbin.  -On the Newsmax hotline, retired Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt joins Rob to break down the escalating campaign against Iran, arguing that military strikes and econ...

-As U.S. forces strike IRGC targets near the Strait of Hormuz, Rob cheers Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s warning that the administration knows where Iranian regime officials are hiding their overseas fortunes—and Uncle Sam is coming for the piggy bank. -Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces shutdowns targeting hundreds of truck-driving schools over alleged safety and training violation...

-Rob watches Democrats desperately try to stop talking about Hasan Piker after previously welcoming him into their “big tent,” and declares that Republicans are going to make sure that political tentacle stays wrapped around them through Election Day. -Rob highlights reported voter-registration irregularities around the country and a Lancaster County, Pennsylvania investigation in which officials...

– Rob argues Democrats’ embrace of the Democratic Socialists of America is becoming an electoral horror movie, comparing the party’s predicament to inviting Jason Voorhees into the "big tent" and then wondering why everyone is running for the exits. -Republican analyst and JLK Political Strategies founder Jimmy Keady says Republicans need to aggressively contrast their agenda with the Democra...

-A drive through Baltimore leaves Rob mourning the city he remembers, as he rattles off declining economic, real-estate and quality-of-life statistics and concludes that socialism apparently comes with graffiti, taxes and complimentary rats. -On the Newsmax hotline, America First Policy Institute’s Fred Fleitz joins Rob to discuss the proposed U.S. stake in Venezuelan oil, American energy dom...

-Rob unloads on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s relationship with Hassan Piker, arguing that Democrats’ “big tent” is getting awfully crowded when it has room for a streamer who openly says he hates America. -Former federal prosecutor Doug Burns joins Rob to dissect the allegations involving Letitia James’ office, Trump’s legal cases, Zohran Mamdani’s government-store plans, Suprem...

-Trump’s massive Venezuela oil arrangement has Rob dreaming of an American energy “golden age,” with enough Western Hemisphere oil to make the Strait of Hormuz wonder if anyone still has its number. -Newsmax Chief Washington Correspondent James Rosen joins Rob to dissect Howard Stern’s career and reported move toward HBO Max, Trump’s endorsement record, Washington’s makeover, The King of...

-Jelly Roll catches heat for taking shots at Trump on late-night TV, while the show argues that one-sided political “comedy” is about as funny as a root canal. -Hollywood insider Christian Toto joins the show to dissect Jelly Roll’s late-night appearance, Hollywood’s increasingly partisan comedy, and why comedians desperately need to rediscover the art of making fun of everyone. Today’s podcast is...

-Infamous caller DeploraBella joins Rob to unload on Hasan Piker, his influence on the Democratic Socialists of America and his controversial views on Israel and America, while Rob unveils his proposed anti-DSA coalition: “Homeboys, Hillbillies and Hebrews.” -Mary Walter joins Rob fresh from Lake George to debate pot-smoking baby boomers and tackle Target’s controversial costume, the mod...

– The U.S.-Canada trade fight heats up as Rob unloads on Prime Minister Mark Carney and gleefully celebrates President Trump renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” — presidential trolling that practically comes with its own maple-syrup warning label. Daily Signal’s Tony Kinnett joins Rob to dissect Hasan Piker, Abdul El-Sayed and the Democratic Socialists of America, arguing Democrats...

-Rob has some fun with President Trump’s move to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” while Jim Gossett supplies the musical soundtrack and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gets blamed for turning international trade negotiations into a continental food fight.  -Comedian Goomba Johnny Sialiano joins Rob for a hilarious tour through raw broccoli, red meat, bacon grease, Italian-Polish c...