The Rob Carson Show – "Ayatollahs, Ice-Free Zones & Other Things That Need Removing"

Date: January 14, 2026
Host: Rob Carson
Guests: Judge Jeanine Pirro, Adam Gillette, Donald Trump (audio/interview clips), Amir Avivi
Theme: Humorous, hard-hitting conservative commentary on current events, U.S. politics, and global affairs

Episode Overview

Rob Carson delivers the third hour of his nationally syndicated show with his trademark blend of humor, political analysis, and satire. This episode dives into several hot-button issues: Iran’s repressive regime, U.S. responses to Middle East unrest, the controversy surrounding Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, local efforts to curtail federal immigration enforcement (ICE), and left-wing activism on university campuses. Carson is joined by guest Adam Gillette (Accuracy in Media), and regularly features clips from Judge Jeanine Pirro, Donald Trump, and others. Throughout, Carson employs satire, musical parody, and sharp observation—emphasizing both his and his show’s role as ‘joyful warriors’ in the media landscape.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Iran and the Ayatollah's Regime

[01:31–13:10]

• Rob Carson details reports of ongoing brutality and crackdowns on Iranian protesters, emphasizing the unyielding violence and calls for regime change.
• Carson's Viewpoint:
  "The Ayatollah needs to be killed. You can’t say that. Yeah, I can. He’s an SOB and he needs to be. He needs to meet a... lead injection because he’s a scumbag..." (06:51)
• Donald Trump Interview (Clip): Trump responds to Iranian threats of retaliation and U.S. intervention:
  • "Iran said that the last time. I blew them up with the nuclear capability, which they don’t have any longer... they better behave." (07:44)
• Discussion with Amir Avivi (Israel Defense and Security Forum):
  • Avivi asserts, "This regime is going down. There will be no Iranian regime." (10:31)
  • Suggests a U.S.-led attack, with Israeli support, is imminent and prepared.
• Calls for Action: Carson compares potential U.S. action against Iran to bombing tracks at Auschwitz:
  • "If you have the opportunity to bomb the railroad tracks at Auschwitz, you bomb them." (07:54)
• On U.S. Responsibility: Carson praises Trump’s handling—“We finally got a president who’s doing it right…” (11:09)

2. Jerome Powell, The Fed, and Judge Jeanine's Investigation

[13:41–19:39]

• Judge Jeanine Pirro Segment:
  • Details her investigation into a billion-dollar cost overrun on the Federal Reserve’s D.C. renovation.
  • Criticizes Powell for refusing to cooperate and 'playing victim' rather than providing a legal response.
  • "No one is above the law, nor should anyone think that they have the right to be above the law." (18:34)
• Carson’s Commentary:
  • "If Judge Jeanine sent me an email, I would respond..." (16:59)
  • Mocks Powell’s public handling; calls him a "wuss."
• Parody Song (Jim Gossett): A lampooning musical bit about Powell’s troubles, set to "Jerome Pow, please go away..." (19:27)

3. “Ice-Free Zones,” State Pushback on Immigration Enforcement, and Gavin Newsom

[13:17–16:38; 26:15–27:43]

• Carson scoffs at LA County's move to create "ICE-free zones" to protect immigrants from federal enforcement.
• Legal Analysis (expert clip):
  • Both Minnesota and Illinois efforts to block ICE are baseless: "There is zero precedent for that. There is no way a judge can say you federal law enforcement agency, you are not allowed to execute federal law in a certain state or city." (13:58)
• Carson mocks Gavin Newsom for flip-flopping on the "billionaire tax" to bolster his presidential ambitions.

4. Campus Chaos & Accountability: Guest Interview with Adam Gillette (Accuracy in Media)

[22:23–32:11]

• Adam Gillette reports live from the University of Washington, detailing left-wing campus extremism:
  • Overt support for Hamas, researcher openly advocating for assassinations of conservatives, and widespread campus unrest.
  • "Last year they had a student group that was openly passing out Hamas literature, not exaggerating, and selling Hamas t-shirts..." (23:17)
• University's weak response: Statement only issued after media pressure; no apology or suspension for the involved staff.
• Gillette’s accountability tactics:
  • Exposes bad actors with domain names, targeted ads, and mobile billboards—"We own the Guinness World Record for the most domain names...We set up a profile explaining what they've done..." (27:43)
• Rob’s Reflection:
  • Praises Gillette for bravery—"Are you on blood pressure medication? Because I couldn't do what you do..." (28:49)
  • Compares today’s college campuses to “war zones.”
  • Emphasizes Americans' need to deliver accountability when institutions fail.
• Quote:
  • "Homeboys, hillbillies, and Hebrews coming together to save America." (26:50)
• Action Item: Gillette invites listeners to get involved at aim.org.

5. Satire & Pop Culture Parody

[35:12–36:38]

• Carson plays a montage of Obama/Biden officials claiming certain problems (fuel prices, jobs, border control) were "impossible" to solve, followed by Trump-era counterpoints showing results.
• "Weave and retrieve, baby. Weave and retrieve. I was quite proud of that piece of production." (36:38)

6. Media Critique: CBS Coverage & Narrative Setting

[37:09–39:25]

• Donald Trump on officer-involved shooting:
  • Responds empathetically to the father of Renee Nicole Good, who was killed during an ICE operation.
  • "I want to say to the father that I love all of our people...but, you know, her actions were pretty tough." (37:29)
• Carson contrasts the tone on CBS—praising Tony Dokoupil’s even-handedness vs. calling morning show's coverage "pure propaganda."
  • "They want them out [ICE], but most people want them there." (39:13)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Rob Carson on Iranian regime:
  "He’s got to be deposed. That’s it... The Ayatollah needs to be killed. He needs to have a lead injection." [06:51]
• Donald Trump on Iranian retaliation:
  "Iran said that the last time… they better behave." [07:44]
• Judge Jeanine Pirro on Fed investigation:
  "No one is above the law, nor should anyone think that they have the right to be above the law." [18:34]
• Amir Avivi on Iran:
  "This regime is going down. There will be no Iranian regime." [10:31]
• Adam Gillette on campus radicalism:
  "Last year they had a student group that was openly passing out Hamas literature...over a million dollars in damages..." [23:17]
• Satirical anthem from Jim Gossett:
  "Jerome Pow, please go away, Chairman Pow, you are toast..." [19:27]

Important Timestamps

• Iranian protests and regime change: [01:31–13:10]
• Trump on CBS regarding Iran: [07:44–09:45]
• Judge Jeanine on Jerome Powell & the Fed: [15:51–18:34]
• Parody song on Powell: [19:00–19:54]
• Immigration enforcement / ICE-free zones: [13:17–13:58], [26:15–27:43]
• Gillette/Accuracy in Media interview: [22:23–32:11]
• Satirical media montage: [35:12–36:38]
• CBS Trump interview & narrative critique: [37:09–39:25]

Summary & Tone

This episode blends humor and outrage, lampooning left-wing narratives while hammering at institutional corruption, bureaucratic incompetence, and university radicalism. Rob Carson’s delivery is brash and irreverent, often weaving between comedic parody and fervent political critique, with a consistent undercurrent of conservative optimism.

Listeners get a comprehensive mix of real-time analysis, interviews, parody, and practical calls to action for media accountability and civic engagement—all with a heavy dose of satire.