The Rob Carson Show: “AI Takes Over Country Music — and Rob Carson Isn’t Having It!”
Date: November 12, 2025
Host: Rob Carson
Podcast: Newsmax Radio’s "The Rob Carson Show"
Theme: Humorous conservative commentary on the rise of AI in country music, political culture, and the erosion of traditional values, featuring spirited monologues and guest interview with Cliff Maloney (CEO, Citizens Alliance).
Episode Overview
In this episode, Rob Carson reacts with outrage and humor to AI-created music dominating the country charts, discusses the sociopolitical state of liberal cities, deep-dives into the threats he sees from leftist activism and woke culture, touches on election integrity and government conspiracies, and hosts activist/organizer Cliff Maloney to analyze campus violence against conservatives. The show is peppered with sharp social commentary, musical references, political jabs, and signature irreverence.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Political Opening Riffs & Commentary
- Rob takes aim at Zoran Mamdani, a newly elected liberal NYC mayor who challenged Donald Trump, framing him as inexperienced:
- “He's a mouthy little fop. He has no life experience. He has no ability to run anything...other than that, he's a nice guy.” [02:00]
- Playful derision toward Mamdani’s attempts to work with Trump, suggesting such bridges are burned:
- “You ain't even close to Elon. You’re a bug...turning the country towards communism. Plus also you're an anti-Semite.” [03:29]
2. Critique of Young Liberal Women Voters
- Rob laments the electoral power of young liberal women, painting them as susceptible to “social contagion” and blames them for electing left-wing politicians:
- “Democrat Party was operated by liberal cul de sac dwelling white women and the emasculated men in their lives...” [03:17]
- Satirical polling segment: Highlights high blue vote percentages among women under 35, ridiculing voting based on social media appeal:
- “Cute TikToks of him like partying and clubbing—honestly, he’s like one for the people, you know? That’s why you support him?” [05:24] (Clip of typical voter responses)
3. AI in Country Music—A Cultural Red Line
- Rob plays “Walk My Walk” by Breaking Rust, highlighting its surprising #1 debut—then reveals it’s AI-generated:
- “Breaking Rust was created by AI...all computer generated. Lyrics, everything.” [09:14]
- Details polling showing most Americans want transparently labeled AI content:
- “80% of survey respondents wanted AI generated music clearly labeled for listeners.” [12:10]
- Strong stance on the threat AI poses to creativity, artists and human expression:
- “This takes away our humanity. This is something that has to be labeled...it’s a slippery slope when you’re replacing talent.” [10:15]
- “Once we succumb to AI taking over the creative process...the only thing I have to offer is me. That’s it.” [12:54]
- Broader AI concerns: Wonders if AI could cure cancer, but is worried about existential risks of “infinite intelligence”:
- “There’s something coming that’s called infinite intelligence. And that’s when it gets really weird. That’s when you’re like meeting God.” [14:52]
4. ‘Deep State’ and Democrat Conspiracies
- Tulsi Gabbard segment on the supposed "Obama-led cabal," the Russiagate narrative, and intelligence community’s actions after the 2016 election:
- “They knowingly manufactured a false intelligence document...usurping the will and the voices of the American people.” [16:30 — Gabbard, played by Rob]
- Ed Martin (DOJ) and Mike Benz segments raise concerns about government weaponization post-J6 and election censorship:
- “The scope of that problem of J6 is almost mind boggling. The conduct of the government...unbelievable.” [17:04]
- “CISA...asserted long arm jurisdiction over social media posts by arguing that elections are critical infrastructure....” [18:11]
5. Campus and Cultural Violence—Interview with Cliff Maloney
- Discussion on the chaos at the TPUSA event at Berkeley (with Rob Schneider), decrying Antifa violence, and law enforcement inaction:
- “There’s no reason why we should have to live in fear that Antifa will show up and try to silence our speech. This is just bullcrap.” [22:36]
- Cliff Maloney recounts being labeled in the “Antifa Handbook” for defending free speech:
- “They said, oh, Cliff Maloney, he's protecting hate speech...Of course they call it hate speech. It’s speech they hate.” [24:58]
- Both voice need for resilience, refusing to be “hushed”—urging focus on persuadable moderates and criticizing the futility of engaging with far-left radicals:
- “You cannot persuade the devil...spend your energy talking to those in the middle or those that are undecided.” [28:56 — Maloney]
- “I won’t be hushed. I’ve lived through 30 years of conservative apartheid in this country.” [27:31 — Carson]
6. John Fetterman and Democrat Shifts
- Rob and Cliff discuss Senator Fetterman’s recent relative moderation:
- “If you would have told me two years ago that the most sane Democrat in America would be John Fetterman, I would have told you I’ve got beachfront property to show you.” [32:08 — Maloney]
- Both agree the Dems “double down” on unpopular positions, eroding their electoral advantage:
- “There’s nobody on the bench espousing common sense. All their mainstream leaders are espousing this nonsense.” [35:06 — Carson]
7. Transgender Debate & Women’s Safety
- Rob plays a passionate segment featuring Tish Hyman, a black lesbian, resisting trans activism in women’s spaces:
- “Right now, men are harassing women in the locker room. Yeah, it’s ridiculous. And it’s about time some of those men had their asses dragged out.” [38:23]
- Laments that questioning trans narratives is labeled hate, and says it’s time for men to defend women’s spaces:
- “More people like her need to stand up and more men say enough is enough...you want some of this? Let’s take it outside.” [39:29]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On AI & Art:
- “Once we succumb to AI taking over the creative process ... the only thing I have to offer is me. That’s it. ... We cannot take that from our humanity.” [12:54 – Carson]
- On Social Media Voters:
- “Cute TikToks of him like partying and clubbing—honestly, he’s like one for the people, you know? That’s why you support him?” [05:24 — Generic voter]
- On Free Speech Suppression:
- “You cannot persuade the devil ... spend your energy talking to those in the middle or those that are undecided or those that are persuadable rather than trying to go out there to these radicals. They are brainwashed, Rob.” [28:56 – Maloney]
- On Responding to Woke Attacks:
- “I won’t be hushed. I’ve lived through 30 years of conservative apartheid in this country.” [27:31 – Carson]
- On Fetterman’s Shift:
- “If you would have told me two years ago the most sane Democrat in America would be John Fetterman, I’d have told you I've got beachfront property to show you.” [32:08 – Maloney]
- On Gender Politics:
- “Right now, men are harassing women in the locker room. ... It’s about time some of those men had their asses dragged out.” [38:23 – Carson]
Timestamps for Major Segments
- 00:00–06:00: Political satire—NYC mayoral race, Mamdani vs. Trump
- 06:00–09:00: Analysis of young liberal women voters
- 09:00–15:00: AI-generated music (“Walk My Walk”); existential dread about AI in creative arts
- 16:00–20:00: Tulsi Gabbard, Ed Martin, and Mike Benz—"Deep State" and censorship narratives
- 21:23–36:28: Cliff Maloney interview—TPUSA/Rob Schneider at Berkeley, free speech on campus, how to fight woke suppression
- 32:00–36:00: Exchange on John Fetterman, Democrats’ trajectory
- 37:47–39:29: Debate on transgender access to women’s spaces; Tish Hyman segment
- 39:29–end: Closing monologue, call for more men and women to resist “woke” ideology
Tone and Style
- Rob Carson’s delivery: irreverent, combative, and self-deprecating, heavy on sarcasm and zingy analogies.
- Frequent musical and cultural allusions, with a “everyman conservative” sensibility.
- Willingness to discuss existential and technological topics in a populist style.
Summary Takeaway
The episode blends outrage and comedy to confront what Rob Carson sees as the “loss of humanity” to AI, the degeneration of political and social norms under progressive influence, and the need for conservative resilience in the face of cultural and institutional adversity. The show draws a red line against AI-generated art, decries leftist campus activism and gender ideology, and calls for bolder conservative action in turbulent times—all with Carson’s trademark blend of satire, skepticism, and passionate advocacy.