The Rob Carson Show
Episode: "Davos, Daycares & Rob’s Wild Ride Through the Swamp"
Date: January 21, 2026
Host: Rob Carson (Newsmax Radio)
Special Guests: Nan Hayworth (former Congresswoman/Newsmax Contributor), others
Overview
In this episode, Rob Carson combines his trademark humor and political insights as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from the U.S. Capitol, breaks down conservative perspectives on economic policy, skewers political elites, and dives into the latest controversies from Washington to Davos. Interview clips, personal anecdotes, and sharp commentary touch on everything from immigration and Minneapolis protests to the spectacle of the World Economic Forum. The show features notable personalities, spontaneous quips, and Carson’s irreverent but pointed take on current events, making for both an entertaining and critical look at American politics and culture.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
Rob’s Visit to the Capitol: "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington—Metallica Style"
- Rob recounts his trip to Capitol Hill for a GOP press junket, noting the surreal nature of mingling with lawmakers and the federal ecosystem (“swamp”).
- Describes encounters with various Congressional figures, noting their personalities and physical appearances versus their television personas:
- Anna Paulina Luna: "She's tiny... That's APL, man!" (05:00)
- Claudia Tenney: “Love her. Delightful conversation.” (06:48)
- Brandon Gill: “Looks like Christopher Reeves when he played Superman.” (07:35)
- Lisa McClain: “She's dynamite… I could carry her in a Baby Bjorn!” (07:59)
- Chip Roy: “Bigger than I thought. He's like 6’2”.” (08:21)
- Jokes about being a “Metallica version of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”—the blunt outsider among elites (02:43).
Memorable Quote:
- “You and I are to the DC crowd what Donald Trump is to the people in Davos. We’re the ones with common sense; we’re the Walmart shoppers. They’re the elite over here...and we come in and we say, ‘What the hell is this? Where can I get a cheeseburger?’”
(02:02, Rob Carson)
The Davos Divide & Economic Hope
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Features Ken Griffin (Citadel CEO) on the aftershocks of the Biden presidency and post-election “relief” for business leaders:
"You cannot imagine how painful it was each and every day under the Biden administration to look at what new crazy proposal was being put in place to solve a problem that didn’t even exist...And to have that literally end on one day—Election day—gives you so much energy as an entrepreneur to go back and build your damn business."
(03:12–03:54, Ken Griffin audio clip) -
Rob connects this to a broader conservative argument: less regulation and lower taxes spur investment and economic optimism.
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Cites cost-of-living and inflation pressures under Biden, using humor:
"I remember that year... chicken breasts at Walmart used to be $1.88 a pound... and then all of a sudden they were $2.98, on sale."
(02:57, Rob Carson) -
Uber driver anecdotes: both immigrant drivers favored Trump’s policy of not taxing tips and appreciated a pro-business climate (04:09).
Congressional Reflections, Rush Limbaugh, and Conservative Legacy
- Multiple lawmakers express that being interviewed or mentioned by radio legend Rush Limbaugh was a high point in their careers (09:30).
- Claudia Tenney among those who recall their moments with Rush fondly.
- Rob’s own pride in having written for Rush further cements his outsider/insider identity.
Memorable Quote:
- “Several members of Congress...looked at the highlight of their lives, their political career, as when they either met Rush Limbaugh, were interviewed by him, or he mentioned them on his show.”
(09:30)
Trump, Prosecutors, and Partisan Justice
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Rob previews Trump’s interview and discusses the left’s alleged weaponization of government.
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Trump is played mocking Jack Smith, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, and Fani Willis, with over-the-top insults and bravado (10:15–11:12):
Trump (impersonated): "Jack Smith's gonna be questioned... He's a sick guy. And Letitia James is sick. And Alvin Bragg is sick. Sick people."
(10:30–10:47) -
Rob openly exults in Trump’s confidence and attacks on his perceived persecutors.
The Minneapolis Church Protest & Leftist Activism
- Coverage and parody songs about Don Lemon and a controversial protest/incident inside a Minneapolis church.
- Brutally mocks the protestors and Don Lemon, suggests jail is justified (13:00–16:12).
- Parody song: "Lemon, Donny Lemon. It's looking like his future's really bleak..." (15:25)
- Guest analysis: Scott Jennings (CNN) frames the church protest within broader fears of violence against religious groups, the radicalization of protest, and the emboldening of the left (16:52).
- Spirited, sarcastic exchanges between Rob and callers/guests about illegal immigration, police, and left-leaning narratives (17:24–18:32).
Notable Exchange:
- Scott Jennings (on church violence):
"If I were sitting in a church right now in Minneapolis and a bunch of people burst in, I'd be on edge... the terror in that church I think is probably warranted..."
(16:52)
Illegal Immigration & Leftist City Policies
- ICE press conference clip: Minnesota allegedly releases hundreds of criminal aliens each year, necessitating ICE roundups.
- Rob and guests tie sanctuary city policies to chaos and "plots by leftists...to foment revolution" (18:32–19:30).
- Continued humor about leftist terminology—mockery of attempts to retire the phrase “illegal alien.”
"Illegal alien. Illegal alien. I could say that now."
(18:32, Rob Carson)
Interview: Nan Hayworth
Timestamps: 21:25–37:39
- Nan Hayworth (ex-NY Rep., Newsmax contributor) joins to discuss the left’s “death spiral,” Republican momentum, and the broader culture war.
- Conversations touch on:
- Media bias: "If people only hear over the transom, the headline news...they're doing everything they can to make it sound as though under President Trump, somehow we are entering desperate times when it's exactly the opposite." (22:43)
- The need for constitutional literacy in the electorate: "The quality of our elected officials is determined entirely by the American public's understanding of our Constitution." (24:58)
- The stress of serving in Congress and the low pay relative to stress, with Rob quipping: "There is no way I would ever become a member of Congress. The stress would just drive me nuts. Oh my God." (23:26)
- Problems with leftist policies in states like Virginia, including taxes, lenient policies on crime, "Karen from hell" governance, and educational changes (26:41–28:41).
- Frustration at "white savior complex" and leftist women activists—labeled, not kindly, as “cat ladies,” "Manson family followers," and "Squeaky Fromme."
- Jabs at Ivy League institutions for fueling activist pathos.
Notable Quotes:
- Nan Hayworth:
"It is a white savior complex...They are cosplaying. If in their heads it is 1932…and they are going to finally save the world."
(34:10) - Rob Carson:
“The Democrat party exists only to be contrarian to Donald Trump. Even when it's good, they will be against it.”
(35:06) - Nan Hayworth:
“The left dies like movie vampires, dragging and kicking us and dragging us into hell. We need to ride this out. We need to overwhelm them with joy and patriotism.”
(37:00)
Fraud in Daycares: Congressional Testimony
- Nick Shirley testifies before Congress about fraudulent daycares in Minneapolis:
“All the windows are blacked out and there's no footprints in the snow…No children, blacked out windows…spelled ‘Quality Learning center’ without the ‘u’.”
(38:15) - Rob: “We are uncovering fraud that makes the Soviet Union look…on the up and up.” (39:00)
- Ends the hour teasing upcoming stories: Dr. Oz chased in Minnesota, gold price surges, Trump’s presence in Davos rattling elites (39:30–40:00).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Description | |-----------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:02 | Rob Carson | "You and I are to the DC crowd what Donald Trump is to the people in Davos..." | | 03:12 | Ken Griffin | "You cannot imagine how painful it was...to look at what new crazy proposal was being put…" | | 07:59 | Rob Carson | “Lisa McClain is dynamite… I could carry her in a Baby Bjorn on my chest, facing out.” | | 09:30 | Rob Carson | "Highlight of their lives, their political career, was being on Rush Limbaugh’s show." | | 10:30 | Trump (impersonated)| "Jack Smith's gonna be questioned... He's a sick guy. And Letitia James is sick..." | | 15:25 | Song parody | “Lemon, Donny Lemon. It's looking like his future's really bleak…” | | 16:52 | Scott Jennings | "If I were sitting in a church right now in Minneapolis, and a bunch of people burst in…" | | 24:58 | Nan Hayworth | "The quality of our elected officials is determined entirely by the American public’s understanding of our Constitution." | | 34:10 | Nan Hayworth | "It is a white savior complex. They are cosplaying. If in their heads it is 1932..." | | 35:06 | Rob Carson | "The Democrat party exists only to be contrarian to Donald Trump. Even when it's good, they will be against it." | | 37:00 | Nan Hayworth | "The left dies like movie vampires, dragging and kicking us and dragging us into hell..." | | 38:15 | Nick Shirley | "All the windows are blacked out and there's no footprints in the snow…No children..." |
Important Segments & Timestamps
- Rob’s Capitol Visit, Congressional Encounters: 00:22–09:50
- Clip: Ken Griffin on post-Biden relief at Davos: 03:12–04:00
- Trump Interview Excerpt, Prosecutor Jokes: 10:15–11:12
- Minneapolis Church Protest/Don Lemon segment & parody song: 12:47–16:37
- Scott Jennings on violence in churches (CNN clip): 16:52–17:24
- Nan Hayworth Extended Interview: 21:25–37:39
- Nick Shirley’s Daycare Fraud Testimony: 38:15–39:03
Tone and Style
- Humorous & Irreverent: Rob Carson’s comedic background comes through in running gags, sharp jokes, and playful exaggerations (“METALLICA version of Mr. Smith”).
- Populist, Blunt Conservatism: Strong advocacy for ordinary Americans, persistent critique of elites/“the swamp,” and frequent appeals to common sense.
- Cultural Parody: Regular parodic songs and soundbites, using rhyme and exaggeration to lampoon political opponents.
Conclusion
This hour of The Rob Carson Show offers an energetic blend of inside stories from Capitol Hill, economic commentary, conservative culture war rhetoric, and lampooning of the political establishment—spiced with musical parody and guest interviews. Carson aims to embolden his listeners with the sense that, despite leftist dominance in some quarters, the tide is turning and the political “elites” are rattled by grassroots conservatism and Trump’s return.