The Rob Carson Show — "Brigitte Gabriel vs. The World"
Date: December 3, 2025
Podcast: The Rob Carson Show (Newsmax Podcasts)
Featured Guest: Brigitte Gabriel
Overview
In this episode, Rob Carson welcomes national security expert and activist Brigitte Gabriel for an energetic, irreverent, and often humorous exploration of current events, politics, migration, and cultural trends in America. The discussion tackles immigration fraud, radical Islam’s influence in the West, recent controversial city council decisions, and the cultural divide over issues from "crazy cat ladies" to law enforcement. Carson keeps the tone brisk and sometimes biting, while Gabriel delivers her trademark fiery analysis on national security and sovereignty. The episode blends in-roads into lighter news, parody, and listener engagement, maintaining a conversational, opinionated, and provocative style throughout.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Carson’s Opening: Movie Talk & Cultural Humor
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Rob opens with reflections on getting back to joy post-divorce and mourning, referencing National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation as inspiration for holiday cheer.
(02:11)
"Finally, you know, I'm beginning to just be able to feel joy again...you're just going to want to, it's going to be the hap, hap, happiest Christmas ever, in the words of Clark Griswold." — Rob Carson -
Moves into a brief, comedic tangent about Quentin Tarantino’s top films, his love for Inglourious Basterds, and emotional moments with movies like Toy Story 3.
(03:07–05:25)
2. “Crazy Cat Ladies,” Political Stereotypes & New Research
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Carson jokes about "crazy cat ladies" as a stand-in for liberal stereotypes, blending humor with reporting on a Turkish study about cat behavior.
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Cats greet male owners with more vocalization than female ones because men are less attentive—a characteristic Robin expands into a playful observation about male/female communication. (06:01–09:22) "So crazy cat ladies, no matter how many cats you get, they're not going to pay attention to you. That's why they keep adding more cats..." — Rob Carson
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Satirical song by Jim Gossett lampoons liberal cat ladies, with both Carson and Gabriel riffing on the stereotype. (11:32–12:31)
3. Progressive “Karen” Politics and Racism Accusations
- The duo takes aim at a progressive online persona (Jennifer Welch), parsing her rhetoric as counterproductive and overbearing, especially regarding ICE agents of color. (09:48–11:23) "Everybody who has brown skin has the names Lopez or Hernandez. What? How do you feel about that, Abdul?" — Rob Carson
4. Increasing Tension Around ICE, Law Enforcement & Government Power
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Discussion of Sen. Mark Warner’s comments floating the idea of military saving the nation from the President, which Carson casts as dangerously close to advocating a coup. (13:00–13:42) "Very, very, very close to threatening a coup…Homeboys, hillbillies, Hebrews, we will not accept this." — Rob Carson
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News and mockery of protestors’ failures—like Molotov cocktails thrown (but not lit) at ICE and the LA ban on federal agents wearing masks. (15:15–17:43) "You gotta light them, you get, see, otherwise it’s just a cocktail. Otherwise it's just a bottle of gas." — Rob Carson
5. Local Backlash: Blocking Muslim School in Alabama
- Recent Alabama council vote against building a large Muslim school seen by Carson and Gabriel as a rejection of what Rob calls the "100 year plan" for Islamic influence (17:43–19:40).
"America started fighting back... All in favor say aye. Aye. All the votes." — Rob Carson
"Stop the 100 year plan... It's not a conspiracy theory that Muslims are trying to take over American institutions. It's happening." — Rob Carson
6. Interview Deep-Dive: Brigitte Gabriel on Immigration Fraud and Radical Islam
Somali Migration and Visa Fraud in Minnesota
- Gabriel claims mass visa fraud in Somali communities, facilitated intentionally or negligently by officials like Gov. Tim Walz. (21:04–24:12) "Fifty percent of them are fraudulent, which means that wacko Governor Walls either is an idiot or he did it on purpose." — Brigitte Gabriel "Lying for them is a part of life... sanctioned in their religion. A Muslim can even lay his hand on the Quran saying that he is telling the truth, fully knowing that he is lying." — Brigitte Gabriel
Europe’s Immigration Crisis as a Warning for the U.S.
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Gabriel offers a sweeping critique of Europe’s mass migration and multicultural approach, saying the West’s "fear of being called Islamophobes" led to disastrous policies. (26:45–28:03) "Europe is waking up. I hope it’s not too late... They did not heed the warning... because they did not want to be called Islamophobes." — Brigitte Gabriel
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Advocates for a "permanent pause on high risk migration" and for Americans to pressure Congress to support such measures. (28:03–29:02)
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Repeated call to action: Gabriel stresses the importance of lobbying via her organization:
"Go to ActForAmerica.org right now. Click on act now and take action on the Prevent high risk migration." — Brigitte Gabriel (28:44)
7. Calls for Deportation & Legal Action
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Carson and Gabriel lambast Rep. Ilhan Omar, referencing persistent rumors and accusations about alleged marriage fraud. (30:05–30:44) "One of the reasons I despise that woman is that she has the audacity to move here from a privileged background in Somalia and then talk every day about how much she hates America." — Rob Carson
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Gabriel doubts any political solution as long as immigrant communities wield bloc voting power; urges legal means to remove those proven to have lied on applications.
(30:44–31:48) "We just need to enforce the law." — Brigitte Gabriel
8. Rising Nationalist Leadership and Policy Direction
- Praise for figures like Kristi Noem, Tom Holman, and Jeanine Pirro for "having backbone" and leading a crackdown on migration from problematic countries.
(32:15–34:26)
"She [Noem] has cajones as big as yours. She said, I met with President Trump. I am recommending a full travel ban from every damn country that's been flooding our nation with killers, leechers, leeches, and entitlement junkies. Can you believe this?" — Rob Carson
"Good for her for having the backbone to say what needs to be said." — Brigitte Gabriel
9. Culture War & Resistance to Political Labels
- Gabriel recounts being labeled a "radical Islamophobe" long before it was common, and now shrugs at such labels, saying their power is spent due to "overuse." (34:54–36:22) "All of us are now considered white supremacist, racist, biggest homophobes... these names mean nothing right now." — Brigitte Gabriel
10. Final Calls to Action
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Gabriel:
"Go to actforamerica.org right now. Click on join us. Sign up to start a chapter in your community organizing and mobilizing the nation ahead of next year midterm. We need you engaged." — Brigitte Gabriel (36:37) -
Carson signs off, urging podcast shares and viewer activism. (39:14–end)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)
- [02:11] "I've been, you know, been on the air doing my father's passing, my mother's passing, you know, all of these things... finally, you know, I'm beginning to just be able to feel joy again." — Rob Carson
- [06:01] "She'S a cauldron. Stirring. I mean, she's a... crazy cat lady." — Rob Carson on Jennifer Welch
- [09:48] "They decided for black people that inner city police should be... get rid of Aunt Jemima and the Redskins and get rid of Uncle Ben.” — Rob Carson
- [11:32] Satirical Song: "They have a lot of cats and they're mostly Democrats, like BP Harris... they're cat ladies..." — Jim Gossett/Brigitte Gabriel/Rob Carson
- [13:00] "Very, very, very close to threatening a coup…" — Rob Carson on Mark Warner's comments
- [16:17] "A 54 year old man threw two Molotov cocktails at Ice Agents. Unfortunately, he forgot to light them." — Rob Carson
- [21:04] "Fifty percent of them are fraudulent... Governor Walls either is an idiot or he did it on purpose." — Brigitte Gabriel
- [24:12] "Lying for them is a part of life... sanctioned in their religion." — Brigitte Gabriel (regarding immigrants from Somalia)
- [28:44] "Go to ActForAmerica.org right now. Click on act now and take action on the Prevent high risk migration." — Brigitte Gabriel
- [32:15] "We could not be in better hands... Kristina and Tom Holman are not going to budge. They are not phased." — Brigitte Gabriel
- [33:02] "Kristi Noem... She has cajones as big as yours." — Rob Carson
- [36:22] "Finally we realize that it doesn't matter anymore because they called us so many names for so long... These names mean nothing right now." — Brigitte Gabriel
Listener Engagement and Tone
- Rob Carson’s style mixes biting satire, musical parody, relentless conservative framing, and rapid-fire transitions from news to opinion.
- Brigitte Gabriel delivers forceful, sometimes incendiary commentary on immigration, national security, and activism.
- The show encourages political action, organization, and direct lobbying via ActForAmerica.org, especially in light-hearted banter and blunt, emotive appeals.
- Both reject accusations of bigotry or phobia as empty rhetoric used by opponents.
Useful Timestamps
- 02:11 — Rob gets candid about personal hardships, finding joy
- 03:07–05:25 — Movie discussion: Tarantino, Blackhawk Down, Toy Story 3
- 06:01–09:22 — Cat owners, gender, and liberal stereotypes
- 09:48–11:23 — “Karen” politics, ICE, and race
- 13:00–13:42 — Mark Warner’s alleged coup comments
- 15:15–17:43 — LA attacks and law enforcement mask ban
- 19:09–19:40 — Alabama Muslim school block
- 21:04–29:02 — Immigration fraud & Brigitte Gabriel segment
- 30:05–31:48 — Ilhan Omar, visa fraud, and deportation debate
- 32:15–34:26 — Strength of new nationalist leadership
- 34:54–36:22 — Political labels, Islamophobia, and the limits of name-calling
- 36:37–37:06 — Organizing listeners, final calls to action
- 39:03–39:14 — Lighter moment: raccoon in the liquor store
Summary
This episode blends humor, mockery, cultural reference, and hardline commentary on immigration and national security. Carson and Gabriel energize listeners to mobilize politically, fight back against what they cite as radical influences and fraudulent migration, and not to fear accusations from the left. The podcast’s frenetic pace, irreverent jokes, and rallying calls for activism characterize the episode's freewheeling but overtly partisan tone.
