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This is the Rob Carson Show. Oh, did I also. Men top 10 political commentary podcast in America as of yesterday behind such giants as Megan Kelly, Tucker Carlson, Ben Shapiro, Dan Mangino, Glenn Beck, the Matt Walsh Show, Michael Knowles, Victor Davis Hansen, and then Rob Carson, number 10. Rob Carson. Little Rob Carson, who six years ago was selling cars. Was selling cars for a little bit. A hopeless drunk for God's sake. And I got a call from a guy named Chris Rudd from Newsmax and I said, newsmax. Newsmax news. Yeah. Hello, Mr. Ruddy. Rob Carson, yes, where you been? In an abusive relationship with radio for 25 years, sir. Rob Carson, I'm going to make you a star. And he gave me a gig. And he gave Me a TV show, and then he gave me a podcast, Then he gave me a radio show. And now, as of yesterday, top 10 political commentary podcasts in America all. Oh, my goodness. Thank you, God. Thank you, Chris Ruddy, and thank you, guys. I'm looking at you right now. I told you last year when I went through all of the things I went through, I was going to go to Washington, D.C. and I was bringing you with me, and you are here with me. We, the people are here in Washington D.C. and we're taking this to town back. Boom, there you go. What goes into the podcast rankings is download streams, views, socials, reviews, listen times, returning listeners, and other factors. It's an all inclusive way to see how you're doing against the competition. And right now, I'm playing with the big dogs. I've waited a very long time for this moment, but I credit you all for this. Every day I come in here and

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Rob Carson Show

Episode: Capitol Chaos: When the Swamp Turns on Itself
Date: April 14, 2026
Host: Rob Carson (Newsmax Podcasts)
Main Theme: An unfiltered, humorous, and outraged expose of recent sexual misconduct scandals in Congress, focusing on Eric Swalwell, and a broader lambasting of D.C. corruption and media complicity. Carson celebrates his show's rise to the top 10 political podcasts, mixes personal reflection with stinging satire, and features interviews and soundbites highlighting how "the swamp" covers for itself—until it doesn’t.

Episode Overview

Rob Carson, blending sharp political commentary with biting humor, devotes this episode to dissecting the sexual misconduct and corruption engulfing Congress—highlighting the newly exposed allegations against former Congressman Eric Swalwell. Combining personal anecdotes, pointed interviews, parody, and scathing critiques of political and media hypocrisy, Carson guides listeners through the unraveling D.C. scandals, arguing they epitomize a deeper, bipartisan moral rot in America’s political elite.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Celebrating Podcast Milestones and Personal Journey

Carson opens by celebrating his show’s new status as a top 10 political commentary podcast, humorously noting his unlikely rise from car sales and personal “rock bottom.”
Notable Quote:

"Rob Carson, number 10. Rob Carson. Little Rob Carson, who six years ago was selling cars. Was selling cars for a little bit. A hopeless drunk for God's sake... Now, as of yesterday, top 10 political commentary podcasts in America... Thank you, God. Thank you, Chris Ruddy, and thank you, guys." (01:50–03:24)

2. Dissecting the Eric Swalwell Scandal

Carson dives deep into the eruption of sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell, recounting years of rumored impropriety only now surfacing publicly.
He castigates both parties for enabling abuse, mocking the long-standing secrecy and use of congressional “slush funds” to silence victims.
Emphasizes that the issue is not left vs. right, but “good and evil.”
Notable Quote:

"Everybody in Washington, D.C. knew that Eric Swalwell was a scumbag. Maybe one of the big reasons why we knew that is because he was banging the snot out of a Chinese honeypot spy for a while, and he was still allowed to be in the upper echelons of intelligence in the American government..." (04:37–06:47)

Key Details:

Allegations include grooming, sexual assault, and a pattern of predation toward female staff and interns.
Carson highlights CBS and other major outlets “finally” reporting what was long an open secret.
Victim’s account:

“I don't remember anything after that... I remember the next day, I can see flashes of that evening of him on top of me, me pushing him off, him grabbing me. It was aggressive. Did you say no? Yes, I said no...He didn't stop... I woke up the next morning. Naked, alone in his hotel room.” (09:52–10:40)

Political Fallout:

News that up to four members of Congress, across both parties, could face expulsion over sex and corruption scandals is discussed (Corey Mills, Sheila McCormick, Tony Gonzalez).
Carson and guests criticize both parties’ historic silence and discuss the apparent coordination behind Swalwell’s fall once he became a liability.
Notable Quote:

"That's the swamp. That's the swamp. That's why you and I are here..." (12:08–12:58)

3. Media Critique & Hypocrisy

Carson lambastes the corporate press (CNN, CBS, San Francisco Chronicle) for sitting on the story for years until the Democratic Party gave “the thumbs up” to report on it.
Skewers Brian Stelter for praising CNN’s “investigative reporting” on a scandal long ignored.

“But of course, they still haven't made the correction about lying about Hunter Biden's laptop, the impeachment of Donald Trump, the election of 2020, the origins of COVID all of these things. But, you know, the Democrat Party has to decide when to give the thumbs up for that stuff to come out.” (13:25–14:12)

4. Capitol Hill’s Secret “Slush Fund” and Culture of Silence

The episode brings focus to the taxpayer-funded slush fund Congress maintains to quietly settle sexual harassment and assault claims.
Both Democrats and Republicans are implicated; Carson and guests demand transparency and punishment for abusers and those who protect them.

Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s Commentary:

Asserts receipt of forensic evidence authenticating a video of Swalwell; predicts more damning releases and criminal charges.
Confirms bipartisan enabling of sexual misconduct and calls for release of settlement records:

“That's the Congressional slush fund... In House Oversight, we actually did vote to subpoena those records, and we'll be releasing them...” (34:12–34:29)

5. Mockery, Satire, and Parody

Carson and co-hosts mock the chorus of former Swalwell supporters (Pelosi, Hakeem Jeffries, Adam Schiff), lampooning their statements of shock and their sudden reversals.
Parodic music and impressions (including Donald Trump and “Jim Gassett as Bill Clinton”) punctuate the show’s scornful tone.

“He says four members of Congress could be expelled from Congress this week, including Eric Swalwell, who announced today... that he's going to be resigning...Wow.” (11:32–11:41)

6. Connecting Broader Issues: Political Loyalty, MeToo, and Accountability

Carson frames the scandals as part of a deeper malaise in American politics—a willingness to overlook or cover up evil in the ranks for the sake of power.
Draws connections to “MeToo” hypocrisy and lambastes how monsters are protected until politically inconvenient:

"…He was useful. He could help them accomplish other goals. And the minute he became not so useful... Oh, wait a minute. We should start listening and believing these women. This is a coordinated hit." (40:00–40:35)

7. Graham Platner and the Limits of Accountability

In the final segment, Carson ridicules Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner for attributing his Nazi tattoo and extremism to PTSD and military culture, calling it an insult to veterans.
Sharp criticism of media (Major Garrett) for “spoon feeding” explanations to obviously unfit candidates.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“I'd want to come to Washington D.C. and cut his nuts off. Oh, I said it. I would.” – Carson, on fathers hearing their daughters’ stories (10:40)
“Honestly, can you just grow up, be adults and just lead the country and do what's right. Can you just be Mr. Smith and not, you know, Mr. Scumbag?” (22:17)
"Toby looks good in orange. This is Jim Gassett as Bill Clinton.” (17:28)
“The Democrat Party would tongue kiss Hitler if Hitler helped him out.” (36:55)
“The left exposes its flanks so we can kick its butt. And look what we're learning...” (36:54)
[On ghost bed ad:] “Your daughter, your intern daughter could get in my ghost bed and all she's going to get is a good night's sleep... Don't get in Eric Swalwell's ghost bed. Do not do that. Get in mine.” (43:32–43:44)

Timestamps for Important Segments

Show Opens / Podcast Achievement: 01:50–03:55
Swalwell Overview & Sexual Predation in D.C.: 04:37–07:36
Victims Speak Out & Patterns Emerge: 07:36–10:40
Congress Crackdown (Swalwell, Mills, Gonzalez, McCormick): 11:22–12:58
Media Critique / Brian Stelter Remarks: 12:58–14:12
Justice for Victims, Party Hypocrisy: 16:22–19:01
Stephen Klubeck Disowns Democrats: 20:39–22:00
Nancy Pelosi 'Didn’t Know': 25:38–26:28
Trump & Others Mock Swalwell: 26:53–28:45
Congressional Slush Fund Exposure: 32:35–34:55
D.C. Culture / Fake Outrage: 36:15–38:06
Adam Schiff & Media Complicity: 38:06–39:34
50+ Staffer Allegations Surface / Glenn Beck: 39:34–40:38
Platner’s Nazi Scandal / Political Extreme: 41:48–43:19

Key Takeaways

Systemic Problem: Sexual misconduct, corruption, and abuse of power are not limited by party; Congress has protected itself and its own—often at public expense.
Media Culpability: The mainstream media ignored allegations until they became politically convenient to report, exposing a pattern of selective outrage.
Cultural Rot in D.C.: Both the jokes and the anger converge on a single point: a culture that enables, protects, and rewards predatory and unethical behavior in politics until it becomes a liability.
Moment for Change: Carson frames this moment as a rare opportunity for reckoning and a potential turning point in American political and civic life.
No Sacred Cows: The show refuses to pull punches, mocking both sides, and calling into question institutional legitimacy and credibility.

This summary omits advertisements and focuses on the substantive, content-rich portions of the episode, preserving the original’s bold, satirical, and exasperated tone.