The Rob Carson Show: “Common Sense Strikes Back (Finally?)”

Date: March 26, 2026
Host: Rob Carson (Newsmax)
Key Guest: Dr. Nan Hayworth (former Congresswoman, NY)

Episode Overview

This spirited episode features Rob Carson’s trademark comedic and punchy conservative commentary on current political, cultural, and legal issues. Framed as a pushback against what Carson calls “nonsense of the last few years,” the hour focuses on gender and transgender topics in sports and law, fraud in public programs, political radicalism in U.S. cities, and renewed patriotic pride in the military. Nan Hayworth joins mid-episode for an in-depth, broad-ranging conversation about politics, immigration, assimilation, leftist ideologies, and American identity.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Transgender Issues in Sports and Society

[00:40 - 12:00]

• IOC Policy on Women’s Sports
  The IOC aligns with policies restricting transgender women (born male) from competing in the women’s category ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics, with Carson celebrating this as sanity finally returning.

  “Transgender woman athletes who were women who were born with penises are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy… which aligns with Donald Trump’s executive order on women’s sports.” — Rob Carson ([02:23])

• Mocking Social Constructs and Pronouns
  Carson lampoons modern LGBTQIA+ terminology, calls non-binary identity recent and unworthy of serious consideration, and shares a personal anecdote about refusing to pay for his daughter’s roommate if that person uses non-binary pronouns.

  “If you say you’re a member of the LGBTQIA plus community, you should be laughed at. This is so stupid.” — Rob Carson ([01:21])

• Science & Physical Differences
  Citing world record and strength differences, Carson ridicules claims of parity between male and female athletes. He singles out a Pennsylvania legislator, Lindsey Williams, for claiming female bodies are “just as strong, as fast and capable as male bodies,” then provides counter-examples.

  “That’s an absolute falsehood and it’s easily disproven if you just look at the Guinness Book of World Records.” — Rob Carson ([08:24])

• Parody & Satire
  Musical parodies and satirical sketches riff on bathroom policies (e.g., tampon dispensers in men’s rooms), with Carson ridiculing Maryland’s failed legislative attempt.

  “So no tampons in the men’s room at Ravens or Orioles games, which of course would have been torn down by men because it’s an affront to masculinity...” — Rob Carson ([11:25])

2. Parental Rights & Gender Transition

[04:40 - 08:16]

• Ohio Court Ruling
  Carson covers a new Ohio appellate decision rejecting the claim that parental opposition to a minor’s gender transition indicates unfit parenting.

  “An interesting decision… the state was wrong in suggesting that the failure to accept a child’s gender change was evidence of being unfit parents. Dear God, what the hell? This is like Twilight Zone kind of crap.” — Rob Carson ([05:07])

• Iowa and Tennessee Precedents
  Legislative bans on gender-affirming care for minors and the defense of parental rights are hailed as common sense and overdue.

  “You wouldn’t send your 3 year old to the fire training academy because he wants to be a fireman.” — Rob Carson ([06:55])

3. “Who Caught the Stupid?”: Oregon’s Anti-Hunting Ballot Measure

[14:51 - 17:39]

• Satirical Segment on Oregon
  Carson spotlights a proposed Oregon ballot measure that could effectively criminalize hunting, fishing, and farming, ridiculing its supporters and underlining its unintended consequences.

  “If you live on a farm, grew up on a farm, if you hunt, if you enjoy a cheeseburger… You want to listen to this idiocy out of the state of Oregon.” — Rob Carson ([15:19])

• Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade’s dismay and Carson’s riff on “stupid switches” provide comedic punctuation.

• Conclusion: Oregon wins Carson’s weekly “stupid update.”

4. Public Program Fraud: Hospice and Daycare Scams

[17:42 - 19:22]

• Exposing Welfare and Medicaid Fraud
  Guest video clips and highlights from Brittany Hughes, plus commentary by Carson, cover multi-million dollar fraud involving fake daycare centers, nonprofits, and healthcare providers, especially in Somali communities.

  “Massive multi million dollar fraud scheme being run... Dozens of daycare centers, no children, home health care centers with no clients… and there’s not a whisper about this on any major news network.” — Brittany Hughes ([18:47])

• RFK Jr. on Fraud Policy Under Biden
  Carson cites Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggesting the Biden White House discouraged fraud enforcement in favor of maximizing program enrollments for political gain.

  “They signed them up intentionally without any intention of finding fraud. That’s what they did.” — Rob Carson ([19:22])

5. New York, “Third Worldism,” and Islamist Politics

[21:42 - 30:30]

• Tehran to Manhattan — Rhetoric and Radicalism
  Carson and Hayworth dissect the parallels between 1979 Iran and current New York City radical campaign rhetoric, especially referencing city council member Zohran Mamdani and his wife’s pro-Palestinian stances.

  “This is the promises Khomeini made back in 1979… He has promised free water, free electricity and free buses. Now does that sound familiar? Have you heard it before? Like, say, I don’t know, New York.” — Rob Carson ([22:18])

  “It’s a way to rearrange our view of politics around a moral binary… oppressed vs oppressor… the oppressor is the West, or above all, the United States.” — Guest ([22:28])

  “He is here to make the United States, starting with New York, revolve around the people who he calls New Yorkers… Instead, we have this confiscatory model that says, you owe us.” — Nan Hayworth ([26:31, 28:19])

• Assimilation Contrasted with Modern Immigrant Politics
  Hayworth shares family immigrant stories, contrasts old assimilationist attitudes with contemporary “entitlement” politics among new arrivals.

• Concerns about Marxism and Radical Islam
  Warnings about the merging of Marxist “oppression/oppressor” ideologies and radical Islam, referencing Code Pink, George Soros, and Neville Roy Seymour as examples of subversive “leftist” influence and funding.

  “The melding of that with the irresistible drive of Islamism… will be the death of [the culture].” — Nan Hayworth ([29:36])

6. Patriotic Optimism; Military and “Joyful Warrior” Spirit

[33:55 - End]

• Military Excellence under “New President” Carson lauds the military as “the most powerful, overwhelming show of force in the history of the military,” noting renewed public pride as evidenced by emotional reactions to the National Anthem at a Yankees-San Francisco game.

  “The one thing that I’ve noticed... tears of joy for the national anthem is back. They’re back, aren’t they?” — Rob Carson ([33:55])

  “We are the reaction to the action of evil that took over the world. We’re going to kick its rear end.” — Rob Carson ([37:52])

• Call to Arms and Optimism
  Both agree the U.S. must resist despair, remain resilient, and unite across American divides.

  “We have to be joyful warriors—warriors nonetheless. We do. And we’re going to win this. We cannot get down because when we get down, you lose.” — Rob Carson ([36:54])

  “Let the spirit of the founders and the framers... refresh us... Count your blessings. Thank God for America.” — Nan Hayworth ([37:11])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Gender Issues & Trans Activism:
  “If you say that you’re a member of the LGBTQIA plus community, you should be laughed at… so stupid.” — Rob Carson ([01:21])

• On Parents’ Rights:
  “An interesting decision… the state was wrong in suggesting that the failure to accept a child’s gender change was evidence of being unfit parents. Dear God, what the hell? This is like Twilight Zone kind of crap.” — Rob Carson ([05:07])

• On Biology in Sports:
  “That’s an absolute falsehood and it’s easily disproven if you just look at the Guinness Book of World Records.” — Rob Carson ([08:24])

• Parody Highlight:
  “Tampons in the men’s room, tampons in the men’s room... So stupid. Democrats are wanting to change the rules and everybody knows their party is a ship of fools.” — Jim Gossett parody, played by Rob Carson ([11:25])

• On Public Fraud:
  “Massive multi million dollar fraud scheme... and there’s not a whisper about this on any major news network. This story is blowing up on X…” — Brittany Hughes ([18:47])

• On Political Radicalism:
  “He is here to make the United States, starting with New York, revolve around the people who he calls New Yorkers.” — Nan Hayworth ([26:31])

• On American Identity and Resilience:
  “We have to be joyful warriors—warriors nonetheless. We do. And we’re going to win this. We cannot get down because when we get down, you lose.” — Rob Carson ([36:54])

  “Let the spirit of the founders and the framers... refresh us... Count your blessings. Thank God for America.” — Nan Hayworth ([37:11])

Important Timestamps

• [00:40] – Show opens; commentary on transgender issues, sports, and campus culture.
• [03:13-04:16] – IOC transgender sports policy and snappy gym anecdote.
• [05:07] – Ohio court sides with parents on gender transition issues.
• [08:18] – Lindsey Williams, biology in sports and shot put comparison.
• [11:25] – Satirical song on bathroom policy.
• [14:51] – “Who Caught the Stupid?” segment: Oregon ballot initiative.
• [17:42] – Brittany Hughes exposes public program fraud.
• [19:22] – RFK Jr. on intentional fraud under Biden administration.
• [21:42] – Rhetoric parallels between NYC politics and 1979 Tehran.
• [23:36] – Nan Hayworth joins for deep dive on immigration, identity, and assimilation.
• [33:55] – Emotional National Anthem at the Yankees game sparks discussion of renewed patriotism.
• [36:54] – Closing optimism on overcoming leftist negativity and restoring American spirit.

Tone & Style

• Direct, humorous, irreverent: Carson combines stand-up style, parody songs, and pointed political critique.
• Conversational & lively: Banter with Nan Hayworth is friendly, sometimes nostalgic, always combative toward “the left.”
• Patriotic optimism: Uplifting closer, strong military support, call for joyful resilience.

In Summary

This episode is an unapologetic, humorous conservative response to current progressive priorities, especially gender ideology, public spending, and urban leftism. It blends satire, legal/political news, pop culture, and strong calls for unity, resilience, and “joyful warrior” optimism in America. Guest Nan Hayworth adds depth on the historical roots and dangers of ideological extremism, wrapping up with a joint statement of faith in America’s founding ideals and determination to win back the culture and the country.