The Rob Carson Show – “Checks, Balances, and a Trans Coal Miner”
Date: December 15, 2025
Host: Rob Carson
Guest: Ken Paxton (Texas Attorney General, U.S. Senate candidate)
Podcast Description: Rob Carson delivers a high-energy, comedic yet incisive take on current politics, news, and culture with musical parodies, pointed commentary, and lively interviews.
Episode Overview
This episode of The Rob Carson Show spotlights a volatile week in American politics and culture, featuring sharp commentary on media narratives surrounding Trump, border security, political "next big things," woke culture, and radical activism. Rob is joined by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who discusses his Senate run, border issues, and anti-Sharia measures in Texas. The episode also lampoons Netflix’s “Trans Coal Miner” series and skewers establishment politics through song parodies and biting satire.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Media Manufactured Scandals and the Never-ending “Next Thing”
Timestamps: 01:34 – 07:00
- Rob ridicules the media’s focus on strikes against “fishing boats” in the Caribbean, clarifying these were drug cartel operations.
- The media’s tendency for endless controversies (“Pete Hegseth is a war criminal,” “Elon Musk is a Nazi,” “Trump is a king,” etc.) is lampooned.
- Cherry-picked, redacted Trump photos released by Democrats are dissected as manipulative attempts to connect Trump to scandals despite lack of evidence.
Notable Quotes
- “[They] only did that to imply Donald Trump was with underage women. Of the 95,000 documents and images… it was all public photos—one of the women said Trump was very polite and awesome.” – Rob Carson [04:39]
- “They blur out the pictures of the women to make you think these women were underage sex victims when in fact they were very adult… Trump was gentlemanly.” – Scott Jennings [06:04]
2. Obamacare, Health Care, and the Next Political Fights
Timestamps: 07:00 – 08:47
- Rob predicts the coming Democratic attack lines on Republican attempts to reform healthcare.
- Criticizes Obamacare as a crony insurance company giveaway.
Quote:
- “The insurance companies wrote Obamacare to enrich themselves… Next thing is they’ll say Republicans’ health savings accounts are killing the poor while Democrats subsidize insurance companies billions.” – Rob Carson [06:45]
3. Positive Spotlight: Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman Trophy Speech
Timestamps: 08:48 – 10:22
- A rare, heartfelt break as Rob highlights Indiana University’s Fernando Mendoza’s moving Heisman speech, praising family and grit.
- Rob reflects on what it means to thank those who support you, relating it to his own industry experiences.
Quotes:
- “Mom, this is your trophy as much as it is mine… Together, you and I are rewriting what people think is possible.” – Fernando Mendoza [08:48]
- “You taught me that toughness doesn’t need to be loud. It can be quiet and strong. It’s choosing hope.” – Fernando Mendoza [09:00]
4. Western Fear and Islamist Terror Threats
Timestamps: 10:22 – 14:00
- Rob covers Paris cancelling its New Year’s Eve celebrations due to civil unrest and migrant violence and connects it to broader European terror trends.
- Strongly criticizes “open door” immigration policies across Europe and the US.
Quote:
- “They let the terrorists win… the result of massive, unvetted Islamic immigration into Europe… It’s happened in America, and we’re in the thick of it as well.” – Rob Carson [11:13]
5. California’s Economic & Policy Catastrophes
Timestamps: 15:19 – 16:46
- Wall-to-wall departure of oil companies from California (like Valero) is framed as a sign of broken state policy.
- Gas price spikes are predicted as facilities close due to regulatory climate.
Notable Moment:
- “When a company takes a billion dollar loss just to leave, you know something is seriously broken.” – Energy Analyst [15:38]
6. Netflix’s “Trans Coal Miner”: Parody and Critique of Woke Culture
Timestamps: 16:53 – 19:45
- Rob critiques (and parodies) a real Netflix series about a trans woman becoming a coal miner.
- Jim Gossett performs “Trans Coal Miner’s Daughter,” lampooning identity politics and performative progressivism.
Lyric Snippet:
- “In the coal mines I am feared, ‘cause I still have a beard. Not to mention a chest full of hair…” – Jim Gossett [19:03]
Rob’s Commentary:
- “Guy born a guy, cross-dresses, wants to be a miner, goes to become a miner as a woman—wants to break the glass ceiling, but really not doing that because she was born a guy. It’s… kind of bizarre.” [19:45]
7. Direct Interview: Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General (and Senate Candidate)
Timestamps: 27:37 – 37:36
Topics Covered:
- Cornyn’s Record & Senate Race:
- Paxton explains why he’s challenging John Cornyn: “He’s been in office over four decades… no accomplishments anybody can name. He fights Trump on the border, gun rights, and isn’t a real conservative.” [28:42]
- Incumbent Advantage:
- “Campaign finance laws protect incumbents… Cornyn’s spending $3 million a week with unlimited funds.” – Ken Paxton [29:53]
- Radical Islam & Sharia Law in Texas:
- Rob & Paxton discuss Texas’s efforts to block Sharia-compliant enclaves and declare the Muslim Brotherhood (and CAIR) terrorist organizations.
- “You have the right in this country to worship how you want, but not to supersede the Constitution… That’s what we look at.” – Ken Paxton [34:28]
- Border Security & ICE:
- Under Trump, Paxton says Texas border towns have gone from “absolutely overrun” to secure, showing “night and day” improvement [36:24].
- Criticism of Biden’s border policy as undermining law enforcement and safety.
- Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Run:
- Rob and guest poke fun at Democratic candidate Jasmine Crockett, with John Kennedy’s sardonic commentary.
- “She’s a cartoon. She's a clown. She's an idiot.” – Rob Carson [32:40]
8. Other Noteworthy Segments
- Parody Song: “Have a Blue [Clinton] Christmas”
- Jim Gossett sings a riff on Clinton’s legal woes, providing comedic relief [38:22].
- Civil Unrest & “Words of War”
- Report on far-left anti-government plotting (Los Angeles New Year's bombing plot), connecting current activism to Nixon-era Weather Underground parallels [22:11–24:27].
- Personal Reflections and Show Philosophy
- Rob observes, “Local talk with a sense of humor—that’s what will save radio. And we need it, right? Hell yeah.” [39:45]
- Encourages listeners to retain their joy and not “catch the stupid,” wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah [41:14].
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
-
On media manipulation:
“Of all the things. I mean, listen, it’s just becoming commonplace. Here we go. There’s the next thing. There’s the next thing.” – Rob Carson [06:22] -
On American resilience:
“This is Christmas. This is Hanukkah. We will not, we will not be shut up. We will not have our joy taken from us. Join me.” – Rob Carson [10:22] -
On California exodus:
“Valero just wrote off $1.1 billion… When a company takes a billion dollar loss just to leave, you know something is seriously broken.” – Energy Analyst [15:38] -
On border: “The border was just overrun and it was, it was draining resources… thousands of people overrunning Del Rio.” – Ken Paxton [36:24]
-
On parody and cultural absurdity:
“In the coal mines I am feared. Cause I still have a beard… My perversions only just begun.” – Jim Gossett (Trans Coal Miner’s Daughter song) [19:03] -
On saving radio:
“Local talk with a sense of humor. There you go. That’s what chat GPS said… and humor. And humor. Yeah, we need it, right?” – Rob Carson [39:45]
Important Timestamps
- 01:34 – Strikes on “fishing boats” and media narrative
- 04:39 – Cherry-picked Trump photos, media tactics
- 06:22 – “Filthy, rotten SOBs” – media and political scandals
- 08:48–10:22 – Fernando Mendoza’s moving Heisman speech
- 14:24 – Will Kane on the four steps of a Democrat scandal
- 15:38–16:31 – Valero and California gas price crisis
- 17:53–19:45 – Netflix “Trans Coal Miner” parody and critique
- 27:37–37:36 – Ken Paxton interview, Senate race, border security, Sharia
- 38:22 – “Have a Blue [Clinton] Christmas” parody
- 41:14 – Closing encouragement & end of major content
Conclusion
Rob Carson’s December 15, 2025 show offers a raucous, unfiltered ride through the week’s major political and cultural stories, blending sharp critique of media and Democratic tactics, warm spotlights on moments of character and patriotism, lampoons of woke culture, and a meaty interview with Ken Paxton on critical issues facing Texas and America. The show closes with a reminder to stay joyful and unafraid—no matter the headlines.