The Rob Carson Show – “Bill Maher Agrees with Rob?! The Democrat Party is OVER!”

Newsmax Podcasts | November 3, 2025

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This episode of The Rob Carson Show dives into the perceived downfall of the Democratic Party, illustrated through host Rob Carson’s agreement with comedian and commentator Bill Maher, who compares the party to defunct American brands. The episode features sharp political commentary, humorous personal anecdotes, and a segment with Gen Z influencer Justine Brooke Murray, covering topics from the 2025 election landscape to the shifting attitudes of young Americans.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Election Eve Political Climate

• Races Tightening: Carson opens by talking about tight races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York, criticizing media and Democratic attempts to make the outcomes seem predetermined ([00:12]-[01:23]).
• Frustration with Democratic Messaging: He argues the Democrats offer “no real reason to vote” besides left-wing ideology and predicts their strategy will backfire ([01:40]).
  • Quote:
    "Right now, though, the Democrat Party isn't giving people a real reason to vote for them because they are leaning into leftism." — Rob Carson ([01:40])

2. Critique of Obamas and 'Privilege' Narratives

• Carson vents about Michelle Obama’s claims of being mistreated or not given enough “grace” as First Lady, drawing contrasts between the treatment of the Obama and Trump families ([02:20]-[04:00]).
  • Quote:
    "Name one time that Michelle Obama was criticized… Nothing. They left the kids alone. They kissed their butts." — Rob Carson ([02:30])

3. Bill Maher’s “Sears” Analogy: Democratic Party in Decline

• Bill Maher Clip [04:58]: Maher likens Democrats to the fallen retail giant Sears ([04:58]-[06:43]):
  • “I fear the Democratic Party is at risk of becoming a ghost brand too. Like Sears. It used to be mighty and ascendant and popular… Now they have their lowest rating in 35 years.”
• Carson’s Reaction: Carson finds vindication in Maher’s agreement, adding, “If they go the Mondami way in New York City, they're done” ([06:39]).

Memorable Maher Quotes:

• “Democrats once controlled Congress and the Supreme Court… but now… Democrats have their lowest rating in 35 years. 63% unfavorable. What happened?” — Bill Maher ([04:58])

• “Sears is a great place to go if you want to be alone, but you better hurry. Sears used to have 3,500 stores and now it has five.” — Bill Maher ([06:43])

• “America needs two political parties, not one party and one Halloween store.” — Bill Maher ([09:48])

• Further Decline Comparisons: Maher also jokes about Playboy and Barney’s as once-iconic but now marginal brands ([07:01]-[09:48]).

4. Economic Critique of Biden and Democrats

• Carson lists rising inflation, car and grocery prices, and unaffordable housing as the results of Democratic policies ([07:34]-[08:58]).
  • Quote:
    “You can blame that on the Joe Biden economy… The average price for used cars: $25 grand. A used car is $25 grand. You can't find anything under $12,000 worth of crap.” — Rob Carson ([08:18])

5. Gavin Newsom: “The Most Fake, Insincere Person”

• Carson harshly critiques California Governor Newsom, referencing shutdown hypocrisy, failed projects, and homelessness ([11:54]-[13:40]).

  • Quote:
    "Not one single line of track has been laid... Homelessness is now the highest it has ever been in California." — Rob Carson ([13:00])

• Plays and reacts to Newsom clips where Newsom decries lying politicians, which Carson uses to call out Newsom’s alleged hypocrisy ([13:40]-[14:18]).

• Newsom’s defense of Biden’s mental acuity is ridiculed by Carson as evasive and insincere ([15:12]-[16:09]).

  • Quote:
    "I was more focused on Donald Trump not getting into office than the fact the President of the United States was not cognitively fit to be the president." — Rob Carson ([15:38])

6. Trump and Political Retribution

• Carson discusses Trump’s 60 Minutes appearance post-indictments, highlighting Trump’s claim that the legal cases against him were politically motivated, and the actions taken against his accusers were justified ([18:05]-[19:00]).
  • Memorable Exchange:
    F: “Is it political retribution?”
    C (Trump): “You know who got indicted? The man you’re looking at? Yeah, I got indicted and I was innocent.” ([18:23])

7. Segment with Gen Z Influencer Justine Brooke Murray

Her Background and Gen Z Insights ([22:29]-[37:33])

• Tucker Carlson/Nick Fuentes Backlash: Discusses how media figures flirting with controversial ideologies undermine their credibility. Justine argues for calling out hate consistently ([24:03]-[24:42]).

  • Quote:
    “We have to call out bad ideas and bad things no matter what.” — Justine Murray ([24:03])

• Candace Owens Criticism: Candace Owens is accused of recycling leftist-style identitarianism under a conservative label ([24:42]-[25:47]).

• Zoran Mamdani’s Radicalism: Both hosts express concerns that Mamdani’s progressive campaign masks deeper radical Islamist sympathies, and criticize media gaslighting ([25:58]-[27:42]).

  • Quote:
    “This is part of the media’s… worst gaslighting campaign in American history” — Justine Murray ([26:50])

• American Support for Israel: Carson is surprised by both left and some right-leaning figures (like Tucker) not defending Israel robustly ([27:42]).

• Gen Z & Socialism Polls: Discusses a poll showing 67% of college students view socialism positively; both hosts argue this is neither new nor reflective of the broader youth experience, especially among those disillusioned by COVID and elitist narratives ([28:51]-[31:46]).

  • Quote:
    “Their entire lives a lot of them have lived off other people's money.” — Justine Murray ([28:51])
  • “A movement back towards traditional American values and faith is happening.” — Rob Carson ([29:49])

• Gender Politics & Media: Justine dissects a New York Times Magazine piece promoting testosterone for women, seeing it as part of a failed leftist effort to erase traditional sex roles ([33:20]-[35:11]).

  • Quotes:
    “They’re basically encouraging you to sew on a penis in order to attract men.” — Justine Murray ([34:34])
    “Traditional dance between men and women… is making a comeback.” — Rob Carson ([34:51])

• Social Engineering & Backlash: Glamour magazine’s “Women of the Year” covers featuring men cited as another failed social-engineering attempt ([35:56]-[36:45]).

  • Quote:
    “You can't try to socially engineer nature. Men are naturally going to be masculine; women, feminine.” — Justine Murray ([36:17])

8. On Global Issues & Trump's Potential Intervention

• Carson expresses hope Trump would intervene against the slaughter of Christians by Boko Haram in Nigeria and claims prior administrations failed to act ([37:33]-[39:45]).
  • Quote:
    “There is a time and a place for Superman to sweep in and kick some ass. ... It's about saving lives.” — Rob Carson ([38:40])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Opening Election Commentary: [00:12]-[04:00]
• Bill Maher’s “Sears” Analogy + Reaction: [04:58]-[09:58]
• Economic Critique of Biden/Democrats: [08:18]-[08:58]
• Gavin Newsom Segment: [11:54]-[15:12]
• Newsom on Biden’s Health: [15:12]-[16:09]
• Trump Indictment Recap & 60 Minutes: [18:05]-[19:00]
• Justine Murray Segment Begins: [22:29]
  • On Tucker/Candace Owens: [24:03]-[25:47]
  • Zoran Mandami Analysis: [25:58]-[27:42]
  • Gen Z Socialism Polls: [28:51]-[31:46]
  • Gender Politics in Media: [33:20]-[35:56]
  • Social Engineering Backlash: [36:17]-[36:45]
• On Nigeria & Boko Haram: [37:33]-[39:45]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Bill Maher:
  “America needs two political parties, not one party and one Halloween store.” ([09:48])
• Rob Carson:
  “The Democrat Party is… disappearing into the dustbin of history. Of all people, who could say that? Bill Maher agrees with me.” ([04:40])
• Justine Murray:
  “There's a lot of people who are waking up to this. You can't try to socially engineer nature.” ([36:17])

Summary of Tone and Approach

• The episode blends sharp political analysis, cultural critique, and humor, with Carson’s signature sarcasm and directness.
• Maher’s agreement is used as both comedic relief and validation for Carson’s longstanding criticism of the Democratic Party.
• The Gen Z perspective (via Justine Murray) provides insight into campus culture, generational shifts, and backlash against identity politics.

For New Listeners:

This episode demonstrates Rob Carson’s style: a mix of satire, conservative commentary, and lively interviews. The dominant theme is the declining influence and cultural connection of the Democratic Party, with strong emphasis on generational politics, media narratives, and the resilience of traditional values amid progressive overreach. Guest contributor Justine Brooke Murray adds a youthful take on media trends, political identity, and the supposed Gen Z shift toward (or away from) socialism and extreme progressivism.

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