The Rob Carson Show: "Canada Wants Your Guns!"

Date: February 5, 2026
Host: Rob Carson
Guest: Michael Charbon (Newsmax Canadian Correspondent)

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode centers on two key topics:

1. Critique and discussion of recent Canadian gun control efforts, particularly Canada’s government-mandated gun buyback program.
2. Commentary on ongoing U.S. political issues, including voter ID laws, economic policy, and Democratic party leadership.

Rob Carson, with comedic flair, hosts debates about the state of freedom and government overreach in North America, often using Canada’s policy moves as a comparison point to warn American listeners against similar trends.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Banter, Economy, and Pop Culture (00:17–04:51)

• Rob’s Humor and Pop Culture Bits:

  • Rob reminisces about Minute Maid orange juice and Tang, using nostalgia to connect with the audience.
  • Jokes about eating frozen orange juice as a child and the iconic status of these products.
  • Commentary sprinkled with humor to set the show’s lighthearted but pointed tone.

• Economic Optimism and Tariffs Debate:

  • Guest commentator celebrates strong U.S. economic indicators: "Almost 5 1/2% growth in the fourth quarter..." [03:27]
  • Rob positions Trump's economic policies as a break from previous administrations, especially Obama:

    "No president has ever done what Donald Trump is doing right now." [05:09]

  • Drew Greenblatt, factory owner, extols benefits of tariffs to American manufacturing, new equipment investment, and outpacing foreign competitors:

    "We had our best year ever. ...We're going to be buying a lot of American steel..." [04:51–05:29]

2. Voter ID, Democrat Party Critique, and American Common Sense (09:42–13:39)

• Voter ID Debate:

  • Rob and regular contributors (Chip Roy, Greg Gutfeld, Stephen Miller) argue overwhelming bipartisan support for voter ID.
    • Referencing Pew poll: "95% of Republicans but also 71% of Democrats like this idea." [12:20]
  • Rob frames opposition as elite Democrat machinations:

    "...only people are going to save the Democrat party are people with common sense, logic, and reason..." [11:44]

  • Greg Gutfeld (paraphrased by Rob) lampoons contradictions in Democratic positions:

    "Same people who tell you borders are fake...suddenly insist elections should be taken on faith." [10:02]

  • Extensive satire about labeling policies "Jim Crow 2.0" and equating basic election safeguards with historical racism.

• Democratic Party as Out of Touch:

  • Rob repeatedly calls current Democratic leadership "bat guano crazy," urging moderates to "change your party" [11:44, 13:03].
  • Audio montages paint Democrats as alarmist and consistently proven wrong, especially on economics.

3. Election Integrity and Trump Interview (16:20–18:30)

• Rob’s Commentary on Election Security:
  • Rob and the commentator defend Trump’s calls for federal election oversight in corrupt areas:

    "If they can't do it honestly and it can't be done properly and timely, then something else has to happen." [17:42]

  • Charges that Democrats want to keep “dirty” voter rolls to facilitate fraud.
  • Accusations that opposition to voter ID is motivated by a desire to “cheat” [17:36].

4. Canadian Gun Buyback Program Deep Dive (23:23–28:55)

• Michael Charbon Details Canadian Gun Policy:

  • Canada’s 2020 gun buyback program tries to buy 2,500 types of firearms:

    "They spent $67.2 million...[but] they've gotten back about 300 guns." [23:37]

  • Most gun crime in Canada involves handguns smuggled from the U.S.; punishing legal owners won’t fix the problem.
  • Rigorous Canadian regulations:

    "You have to inform your neighbors that you're considering to purchase a handgun and they have to sign off..." [27:08] "You can't have a gun license unless you're a member of a gun club, and there's a waiting list..." [25:05]

  • Differences from U.S. rights and Second Amendment protections highlighted by Rob.

• Rob’s Perspective:

  • Argues Canada’s approach is ineffective and a cautionary tale for U.S. listeners.
  • Compares rules for gun ownership to “poll taxes” that disenfranchise Americans:

    "It's akin to a poll tax because it is a guaranteed right and the government is charging you for that right." [26:06]

5. Canadian Politics, Economy, and U.S.-Canada Relations (30:09–32:52)

• Carney (Canadian PM) and U.S. Trade:
  • Frustrations with Liberal government and unfavorable trade deals, especially regarding canola oil and EV commitments with China.
  • Trump lauded as a "master negotiator" playing “3D chess” with Canada:

    "Donald Trump is a master negotiator. Look what happened with Greenland...He is a brilliant negotiator." [31:51]

  • Charbon: Canadians often grumble about politics but re-elect Liberals—"Groundhog Day" effect.

6. Iran, Persian Protesters, and Global Democracy (33:29–35:54)

• Canadian-Iranian Solidarity:
  • Large Iranian diaspora in Canada protesting against the regime.
  • Charbon notes the brutality of the Islamic State in Iran; hope expressed for regime change and greater freedom.
  • Rob and Charbon both praise the Iranian-Canadian community and advocate for strong Western action against the Ayatollah.

7. Closing Voter ID and Save America Act Update (37:38–38:32)

• Update on “Save America Act” (Voter ID):

  • Stephen Miller:

    "We reintroduced the save act, but we wanted to add the voter ID provision. ...The president, look, he knows how to sell. Save America act is a great name." [37:38]

  • Polling refuted claims of racism; broad majority support across demographics.

• Rob’s Parting Analysis:

  • Predicts that as Democrats ignore their base and take extreme positions, their support will erode:

    "Sooner or later, Democrat voters are realizing...the Democrat party does not represent even their interests." [38:38]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Tariffs and Economics:

  • Drew Greenblatt: "We had our best year ever... We're building here in America." [04:51]
  • Rob Carson (joking): "I thought the most expensive tool you could buy is a congressman." [05:09]

• On Voter ID:

  • Greg Gutfeld:

    "If your political strategy can't survive an audit, maybe your problem isn't the law, it's your party. It's as crooked as a picture hung on a wall by Kamala after happy hour." [10:02]

  • Rob Carson: "It’s Jim Crow 2.0. It's totally, totally racist. Or Chuck Schumer is just lying." [09:45]

• On Canadian Gun Laws:

  • Michael Charbon:

    "You have to inform your neighbors that you're considering to purchase a handgun and they have to sign off that you’re not a serial killer." [27:08]

  • Rob Carson:

    "I would have to go to the HOA Karen and say I'm gonna get a gun. Are you out of your mind?" [27:08]

• On Canadian Politics:

  • Michael Charbon:

    "Canada has a problem. We have Groundhog Day. We all stand up and complain about the way it is. And in the end, when people sit there in that little booth, they all take the Liberals." [30:09]

• On U.S.-Canada Relations / Trump Negotiation:

  • Charbon:

    "Donald Trump is a master negotiator. ...He went in Defcon 5 and then stepped back a bit. He is a brilliant negotiator." [31:51]

  • Rob Carson:

    "Donald Trump is a street fighter and yet one of the. And he's gotten even tougher over the years because he's getting pummeled. And he's never gonna change. And I friggin love it..." [32:52]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Rob’s Opening Banter: 00:17–03:19
• Economic Discussion and Tariffs: 03:27–05:29
• Discussion of Democratic Party and Voter ID: 09:42–13:39
• Canadian Gun Buyback Detailed: 23:23–28:55
• Canadian Politics & Economy: 30:09–32:52
• Iranian-Canadian Activism: 33:29–35:54
• Save America Act/Voter ID Update: 37:38–38:38

Tone and Style

Rob Carson’s show blends biting political satire with factual discussion, frequently punctuated by spontaneous humor and exaggerated characterizations of politicians, especially those from the left. The presence of guests like Michael Charbon adds international perspective, and the show’s energy keeps complex policy topics accessible and lively for conservative listeners.

Takeaway

This episode uses the Canadian gun buyback as a cautionary tale, warning U.S. listeners about government overreach and celebrating American constitutional rights. Across several topics—economy, voting, gun rights, foreign policy—the conversation serves as both a rallying cry for conservative activism and a comedic lampooning of progressive governance, both north and south of the border.