The Rob Carson Show – “Bomb Threats Interfere with Voting in New Jersey”

Episode Date: November 4, 2025
Host: Rob Carson
Network: Newsmax Podcasts

Episode Overview

This live Election Day episode of The Rob Carson Show blends Carson’s signature humor with pointed political commentary, focusing on bomb threats in New Jersey that disrupted voting, predictions and controversies in the New Jersey, Virginia, and New York elections, and broader cultural clashes shaping U.S. politics. Carson and his guests critique Democratic election tactics, media narratives, and key political figures, while also exploring the rise of activist-backed candidates and the anxieties among conservative voters.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bomb Threats Disrupting New Jersey Voting (08:30–12:00)

• Context: Rob Carson discusses reports of bomb threats at numerous New Jersey polling stations, which cause closures and relocations in the midst of a competitive governor’s race.
• Allegations: Carson speculates that Democrats or their supporters are behind the threats, describing this as “possible malicious act of election sabotage.”

  “I would venture to say probably about a 99.9999-999-9999% chance of this happening.” (04:00, Rob Carson)

• Carson draws parallels to claimed voting machine failures in Arizona, suggesting a pattern of Democratic efforts to disrupt GOP voting.
• Official Message: Carson reads statements from NJ officials reassuring voters, but mocks them, painting Democrats as habitual cheaters.

2. Media Coverage and Critique of Political Figures (12:00–15:00)

• Dick Cheney and Fox News:
  Carson mocks Fox’s tributes to Dick Cheney on his death and criticizes Cheney’s opposition to Trump:

  “If you expect some sort of, you know, slobbering obituary over this man…who I never saw deliver a eulogy for one of the soldiers that came back from Iraq…Paying tribute because someone held office doesn't fly here.” (08:00–09:30, Rob Carson)

• Cheney’s Political Shift: Plays Cheney’s anti-Trump ad, highlighting intra-Republican divisions.
• Media Analysis: Comments on ABC coverage emphasizing Cheney's supposed “country over party” ethos, then retorts:

  “Donald Trump is more country over party than the Republican Party has ever been.” (07:41, Rob Carson)

3. Rise of Zoran Mandami and Identity Politics in NYC (15:00–22:00)

• Mandami’s Campaign:
  Carson, echoing guests like Rob Finnerty, expresses alarm over Democratic Socialist Zoran Mandami, branding him as an “Islamist” whose campaign leverages multilingual outreach:

  “He delivered his final message to millions of New Yorkers in Arabic…Do a lot of the Jews speak this language? What do you say?” (10:37, Rob Carson)

• Critique of Multicultural Outreach:
  Carson and guest denounce Mandami’s Arabic campaign messages as an affront in post-9/11 NYC.
• Funding Allegations:
  Explains how “tens of millions” from George Soros-backed groups allegedly fueled Mandami’s candidacy, citing reports from White Collar Fraud and links to CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations).
• Assimilation Debate:
  Carson recounts being approached by pro-Palestinian activists, rejects CAIR as “having terrorist leanings,” and mocks left-wing analogies between Mandami and Trump.

4. Election Turnout and Early Voting Analytics (22:00–25:00)

• Early Voting Surge in NYC:
  Guest Brandon Straka cites data:

  “Voting numbers are massively up like 500% in certain boroughs...the majority of those people who are coming out to early vote are over the age of 55. That's not Mandami's base.” (17:42, Brandon Straka)

• Carson sees hope that higher turnout among older voters could stymie Mandami.
• Ranked Choice Voting Confusion:
  Straka explains complexities in the primaries versus general elections and doubts the leftist challenger’s ability to win.

  “I think people are going to come out and save New York City by voting. So, yeah, I'm optimistic.” (19:01, Brandon Straka)

5. State Races Preview: Virginia & New Jersey (25:00–28:00)

• Virginia Dynamics:
  Carson laments media declarations of GOP losses (“all the polls have Republicans going down in a feed no matter where they are…meant to prevent you from going to the polls” at 02:41) and attacks Democrat candidates:

  “The liberal Karen from hell…The candidate for governor…Abigail Spamberger. That’s Karen.” (13:35, Rob Carson)

• Democratic Machine Allegations:
  Discusses out-of-state money flowing into Virginia and NYC, with special focus on progressive infrastructure.
• Polling Skepticism:
  Questions the accuracy and intent behind legacy media polls projecting Democratic victories.

6. Party Identity, Media Narratives, and ‘Karen’ Archetype (28:00–35:30)

• Elitism in Parties:
  Bernie Sanders clip critiques Democrats as an “elitist institution,” not a grassroots party:

  “Democratic Party…is really kind of an elitist institution…Maybe it will [survive], maybe it won’t.” (26:05, Bernie Sanders)

• The ‘Karen’ Critique:
  Carson launches into a satirical, pointed riff about "Karen" – his shorthand for privileged, progressive white women shaping Democratic politics:

  “Karen has to be defeated this election cycle…Karen is Mikey Sherrill. Karen is Abigail Spamberger…She should be making no decisions for anyone else because she’s awful.” (33:45, Rob Carson)

7. NYC Mayoral Race – Sliwa vs. Cuomo vs. Mandami (35:30–38:30)

• Greg Kelly on Sliwa:
  Guest Greg Kelly ridicules Curtis Sliwa as an unserious candidate with a record of faking crimes and stunts:

  “He’s not a serious candidate…He faked crimes. He even tried to fake his own death.” (37:27, Greg Kelly)

• Kelly and Carson agree that voting for Sliwa is effectively a vote for Mandami and recommend holding noses to support Andrew Cuomo instead.

8. Migration and Interstate Political Antagonism (38:30–41:30)

• Texas’s 'Tariff' Threat:
  Carson reports and jokes about Texas Governor Abbott threatening a “100% tariff” for New Yorkers moving to Texas if Mandami wins:

  “If you’re a million people planning on leaving New York City…get your asses out and vote, all 1 million of you and he won’t get elected.” (39:16, Rob Carson)

9. Perspectives on Immigration, Economics, and Social Policies (41:30–44:00)

• Panel Segment:
  Unnamed panelist calls for “respect for laws” from immigrants, contrasts burden-sharing with historical assimilation.

  “Everybody wants to come to the United States…But there’s a process to do that. If we respect all people, that means…the people that come here need to respect our laws.” (30:07, Panelist)

• ‘Karen’ Responds:
  “Karen,” a white liberal, is lampooned for her emotional appeals on immigration, welfare, gender-affirming care, and Supreme Court rulings, which Carson rebuts point by point.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Bomb Threats:
  “I'm just assuming that the bomb threats received in seven New Jersey counties are coming from Democrats or…maybe supporters of Democrats. It's not outside of the realm of possibility.”
  (04:00, Rob Carson)

• On Political Media Tributes:
  “Fox, you go ahead with your, your slobbering whatever with Dick Cheney. I have seen too many come home in caskets or with profound mental and physical injuries because of a war that shouldn't have happened.”
  (09:00, Rob Carson)

• On Zoran Mandami’s Outreach:
  “He delivered his final message to millions of New Yorkers in Arabic…What is that? What's he talking about? We don't know because we don't speak Arabic. None of this is normal.”
  (10:25, Rob Carson and guest)

• On Party Elitism:
  “When I think about a party, I think about the involvement of large numbers of people at the grassroots level…Think about Democratic Party, it’s these cocktail parties in New York City or LA with wealthy people.”
  (26:05, Bernie Sanders)

• On Voting Strategy:
  “If you’re a million people planning on leaving New York City should he win, get your asses out and vote, all 1 million of you and he won’t get elected.”
  (39:16, Rob Carson)

• On White Liberal ‘Karens’:
  “Karen has to be removed from the political cycle…She should be making no decisions for anyone else because she’s awful.”
  (33:45, Rob Carson)

Timestamps of Key Segments

• Bomb Threats in NJ Disrupt Voting: 04:00–06:00
• Fox News and Dick Cheney: 06:48–09:30
• Mandami’s Arabic Campaign Message: 10:00–11:30
• Discussion of Soros Funding and CAIR: 13:35–15:00
• Early Voting Surges in NYC: 17:42–19:15
• Bernie Sanders on Party Elitism: 26:05–27:13
• Satirical ‘Karen’ Rant: 33:45–35:00
• Greg Kelly on Sliwa: 37:27–38:30
• Abbott ‘Tariff’ for NY Refugees: 39:16–40:18
• Panel: Immigration and Assimilation: 30:07–31:15

Conclusion

The episode delivers an acerbic, irreverent, and deeply partisan take on election day chaos, rising progressive influence, and the evolving face of American politics. Carson’s show oscillates between comedy and pointed attacks, rooting anxieties about election security and cultural divides in detailed anecdotes, guest commentary, and attacks on media orthodoxy—all wrapped in a tone designed both to amuse and galvanize his conservative audience.