The Rob Carson Show — "Backdoor Santa, Front-Page Outrage"
Date: December 9, 2025
Host: Rob Carson
Guest: Nan Hayworth (former NY Congresswoman, MD)
Episode Overview
In this lively and irreverent episode, Rob Carson delivers his trademark blend of humor and biting political commentary. Carson weaves together holiday anecdotes, reflections on American consumerism, and deep dives into national news—particularly the state of the Kennedy Center, the fallout from the January 6th investigations, Democratic party politics, and the widening cultural divide in the United States. Special guest Nan Hayworth joins to dissect left-wing trends and Democratic election prospects. The show maintains a brisk, conversational tone, features musical satire, and doesn't shy from pointed critiques of political figures from both parties.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Holiday Shopping Woes and Consumer Culture
- Rob opens with comedic takes on the chaos of holiday shopping, especially in stores like TJ Maxx and Costco, playfully lamenting impulse purchases and the abundance of odd gifts (01:21–03:53).
- Quote: “TJ Maxx is one giant impulse purchase. Why the hell else would I get a Run DMC style Christmas jumpsuit… what the. What the what?” — Rob Carson (02:15)
2. The Revitalization of the Kennedy Center
- Rob discusses his conversation with Rick Grenell, who now leads the Kennedy Center, highlighting Grenell's and Trump’s efforts to refurbish a “failing” institution.
- Trump became the first sitting president to host the Kennedy Center Honors, garnering surprisingly positive media reviews (03:53–06:36).
- Quote: “Donald Trump saved it. There you go.” — Rob Carson (06:36)
- Noted impressive fundraising under Grenell: $23M at the latest gala, nearly doubling prior records during Biden's tenure.
3. Birthright Citizenship Critique
- Rob pivots to a critical analysis of ‘birthright citizenship,’ echoing Breitbart's coverage and framing it as an abused system (06:54–07:51).
- Quote: “There’s no reason why we should have birthright citizenship. Ridiculous.” — Rob Carson (07:28)
4. The January 6th Pipe Bomber and FBI Accountability
- A major segment scrutinizes the FBI’s handling of the January 6th pipe bomber case.
- Rob, echoing Miranda Devine, calls out alleged incompetence and possible intentional neglect, arguing that the suspect (Brian Colf Jr.) could have been apprehended as early as April 2021 (15:08-20:00).
- Quote: “They’ve got a kid who, you know, is being used as a patsy. Okay? He didn’t know how to put bombs together. He was allowed to do it … and then they sat on it while they went after Trump supporters.” — Rob Carson (20:00)
- Devine notes the dramatic resource drop from 13 FBI agents to just four temps on the case, and highlights the weaponization of law enforcement for partisan purposes (16:54, 17:57).
5. Media Spin and Gas Prices
- Rob mocks the Biden administration’s heralding of economic improvements (gas prices, rent, jobs), calling out media spin and claiming the dip is artificial due to depleted strategic reserves (11:59–13:44).
- Equates media cheerleading to Twitter manipulation and censorship.
6. Satirical Musical Segment – "O Marjorie"
- Comic musical parody about Marjorie Taylor Greene not getting Christmas gifts from Trump, poking fun at political betrayals (22:16–23:19).
- Quote (Jim Gossett as Trump): “O m T G, O m T G, your TDS is showing … gonna get some coal in your stocking.” (22:51)
7. Interview with Nan Hayworth: Populism and Left-Wing Candidates
- Hayworth weighs in on Greene’s political future (“career suicide”) and critiques populism’s volatility (24:11–24:53).
- Extended critique of Democrat Jasmine Crockett’s campaign style (“all emotion and vibe”), comparing her to Kamala Harris but with “better fingernails”—and questioning leftwing candidates’ electability in Texas (25:34–29:05).
- They note education shortcomings leading to “decades of indoctrination” and voters who “can’t do second-grade math” (32:01–33:10).
- Both Carson and Hayworth warn against the left’s populist emotional appeals, likening the situation to Venezuela’s collapse.
- Quote: “This is people’s entertainment now. We are seeing the fruition of decades of indoctrination instead of education.” — Nan Hayworth (32:01)
8. Corruption, Oligarchy, and Scandalous Political Appointments
- Carson and Hayworth discuss political corruption, noting that “if you can’t build stuff, you get into government and channel money in your direction” (33:17–33:49).
- They highlight NY politician Zoran Mamdani appointing a convicted armed robber to a city role, and allege his team is intentionally misspelling names to foil scrutiny (35:14–36:12).
- Quote: “You have to be a distinctive variety of dumbs who have voted for him.” — Nan Hayworth (35:53)
9. Reflections on Friendship and Political Divisions
- Rob laments lost friendships due to his politics, referencing falling out with Jimmy Kimmel and the broader intolerance in personal life (38:44–40:20).
- Quote: “If you can’t be my friend because of politics, bleep you. … For losing all those friends and everything, it’s worth it because I’d rather live in freedom and have fewer friends than live in tyranny and have a bunch of people who hate me who are pretending to be my friend.” — Rob Carson (40:01–40:20)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “Never thought I would find myself in this predicament where I’d lost so many friends and family members. … It’s been soul crushing for the last few years to lose so many friends and family members and have my marriage destroyed. Oh, did I say that out loud?” — Rob Carson (39:46)
- Miranda Devine on FBI: “...It just beggars belief. … I think, as both Kash Patel, the FBI Director and Pam Bondi, the Attorney General, have said, this is, you know, at the very least, incompetence. And I think intentional negligence was one of the words they used.” (16:54)
- Nan Hayworth on deep-rooted division: “We are seeing the fruition of decades now of indoctrination instead of education.” (32:01)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Holiday consumerism/impulse shopping: 01:21–03:53
- Kennedy Center discussion: 03:53–06:36
- Birthright citizenship riff: 06:54–07:51
- FBI and January 6th pipe bomber: 15:08–20:00
- Satirical Marjorie Taylor Greene Song: 22:16–23:19
- Jasmine Crockett campaign critique: 25:34–29:05
- Zoran Mamdani's controversial appointments: 35:14–36:12
- Politics and lost friendships: 38:44–40:20
Tone and Language
True to Carson's style, the show is fast-paced, irreverent, and sarcastic, blending political skepticism with humor and musical parody. Both Carson and Hayworth speak candidly—sometimes brashly—about political figures, policies, and societal trends, aiming to entertain and provoke.
For listeners seeking comedic political commentary, unapologetic conservative analysis, and a look behind the headlines, this episode of The Rob Carson Show delivers—especially for those feeling alienated by today’s political climate.