The Rob Carson Show: "Davos Gets a Drive-By (and NATO Gets a Bill)"
Date: January 22, 2026
Host: Rob Carson (Newsmax Podcasts)
Guests/Contributors: Jim Gossett, Jared Kushner (clip), featured experts, callers
Episode Overview
This episode of The Rob Carson Show dives humorously and sharply into Trump’s latest moves on the global stage, focusing on his assertive handling of NATO, the new "Board of Peace" initiative, and developments in Greenland and Gaza. Carson brings his signature satirical style, mixing analysis with parody songs, sharp cultural commentary, and listener calls. The episode also tackles domestic controversy, particularly alleged pandemic-era fraud in Somali-American communities in Minnesota, and touches on legal and political moves in Virginia related to nonprofit oversight. The episode is fast-paced, highly opinionated, and driven by Carson’s pro-Trump, anti-left perspective.
Main Themes
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Trump’s "Boss Move" at Davos and NATO
- Trump’s aggressive negotiation style with NATO and the EU
- U.S. military and strategic interests in Greenland
- Redefining U.S. leadership: No more "hat in hand"
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The Board of Peace Initiative & Gaza Redevelopment
- Trump’s proposal for reconstructing Gaza with global contributions (including from adversaries)
- Kushner and multinational cooperation on real estate-style redevelopment
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Domestic Fraud and Immigration Enforcement
- Pandemic-era fraud by Somali-American communities in Minnesota
- Political/legislative fallout in Virginia and beyond
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Satire and Cultural Commentary
- Mockery of political figures like Gavin Newsom and U.S. media
- Parody segments (musical and scripted comedy elements)
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Trump, NATO, and U.S. Assertiveness
[00:50 - 03:00]
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Parody Song "Hey There, NATO" by Jim Gossett kicks things off, lampooning European allies for relying on U.S. military might, and highlighting Trump’s confrontational approach:
"Hey there, NATO, you ain’t gonna mess with me!" — Jim Gossett [02:13]
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Carson describes Trump’s art-of-the-deal approach to Greenland: tough bargaining resulting in strategic U.S. basing rights and scrapped tariffs.
- Strategic value: Greenland central to U.S. defense due to Russian/Chinese interest in the Arctic.
"Donald Trump does these things deliberately… It’s about the strategic value of Greenland." — Rob Carson [04:10]
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Left-wing critics: Carson ridicules the notion that Trump is acting like a dictator, instead arguing that his actions are pragmatic and informed.
2. Gaza’s "Board of Peace" and Reconstruction
[08:19 - 12:00]
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Trump rolls out a globally funded plan to rebuild Gaza, aiming to turn it from a "Riviera in ruin" into a model for peace and economic prosperity.
- Carson riffs that Gaza could become the Las Vegas Luxor (a Trump-branded pyramid hotel), sarcastically referencing history and current events.
"Rather than blowing yourself up to experience supposed paradise after life, how about experiencing paradise on earth? How about that?" — Rob Carson [08:57]
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Jared Kushner (clip): Explains the Board of Peace’s working principle of international cooperative development, studying global best practices.
- Board includes developers behind Dubai.
- Carson lauds the novelty and ambition: "That’s more than President Derpy Doo did in his entire life." [11:21]
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Critique of the Left: Carson claims the left rejects the plan because it would make people less dependent:
"They like it when people are dependent on others. That’s what they like." — Rob Carson [10:39]
3. Davos, Trump’s Nationalist Perspective, and European Relations
[13:18 - 18:43]
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Trump reportedly "went full gangster" at Davos, with Carson comparing his speech to "Pericles at Athens" for nationalists.
- Carson’s lampooning of European leaders, especially Gavin Newsom (“looked so small ... like a Greta von Thunberg”), and their inaction on problems back home.
"He is a turd, yeah, that’s what I think ... a human turd is what he is." — Rob Carson [13:58] (on Newsom)
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Trump’s unapologetic stance: no more bending over for NATO/EU, U.S. strength restored.
- Memorable Trump line: "If it weren’t for America, you’d be speaking German."
4. The Board of Peace vs. United Nations
[18:43 - 19:39]
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KT McFarlane (clip) contrasts "action-oriented" Board of Peace with what she calls the United Nations’ "corrupt bureaucracy":
"The Board of Peace is a board of action. So they’re doing things and they’re doing things." — KT McFarlane [18:57]
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Carson imagines Trump "fixing up" the UN and converting its headquarters into condos:
"Make it into a glorious, glorious bunch of condos right there on the Hudson River. Why the heck not?" — Rob Carson [19:39]
5. Domestic Stories: Immigration, Fraud, and Political Backlash
[21:00 - 38:32]
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Church protest incident: Carson covers the arrest of Nakima (Black Lives Matter figure) for disrupting a church service, mocking her activist tactics and “perp walk”:
"You are a fake Christian. Why are you not standing with your Somali and Latino communities?" — Protester (paraphrased by Carson) [21:43] "She's a shyster supreme... this awful, awful woman." — Rob Carson [22:00]
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Minnesota & Somali fraud:
- Alleged widespread fraud in COVID-era relief among Somali-American businesses and nonprofits.
- Carson and guests allege local government complicity, referencing health care and daycare scams.
"7,000 fraudulent small business loans in Minnesota. $430 million." — Rob Carson [35:44]
- Satirizes the concept of "imaginary children" in nonexistent daycares for siphoning government funds.
"Drop off your imaginary kids and, of course, the government pays for it. Why the hell not?" — Rob Carson [37:12]
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Broader implication: Tying fraudulent schemes to Democratic voting patterns and immigration enforcement, with Trump’s ICE focusing new attention on Maine and Minnesota.
6. State Policy, Election Security, and Political Satire
[30:00+]
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Virginia Democrats labeled “psychotic” for proposing to end nonprofit oversight (allegedly aiding fraud) and for enacting voting policies Carson equates with election rigging.
"If you vote Democrat, you're out of your nut." — Rob Carson [33:32]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote / Moment | |---------------|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:13 | Jim Gossett | "Hey there, NATO, you ain't gonna mess with me!" (parody song) | | 04:10 | Rob Carson | "Donald Trump does these things deliberately... It’s about the strategic value of Greenland." | | 08:57 | Rob Carson | "Rather than blowing yourself up... how about experiencing paradise on earth?" | | 11:21 | Rob Carson | "[This is] more than President Derpy Doo did in his entire life." | | 13:58 | Rob Carson | "He is a turd, yeah, that’s what I think... a human turd is what he is." (on Gavin Newsom) | | 17:27 | Jim Gossett | "Right now you’d all be speaking German and a little Japanese perhaps." | | 18:57 | KT McFarlane | "The Board of Peace is a board of action. So they’re doing things and they’re doing things." | | 35:44 | Rob Carson | "7,000 fraudulent small business loans in Minnesota. $430 million." | | 37:12 | Rob Carson | "Drop off your imaginary kids and, of course, the government pays for it. Why the hell not?" | | 33:32 | Rob Carson | "If you vote Democrat, you’re out of your nut." |
Segment Timestamps
- 00:50–03:00: NATO parody, the Greenland deal, Trump’s negotiation style
- 04:00–07:00: Greenland’s strategic value; left-wing criticism of Trump
- 08:19–12:06: Board of Peace, Gaza’s "real estate" future, Kushner interview
- 13:18–18:43: Trump at Davos, nationalism vs globalism, U.S.-Europe relations
- 19:00–19:39: UN vs. Board of Peace, KT McFarlane segment
- 21:00–24:35: Church protests, Black Lives Matter leader arrest
- 25:01–28:51: Fraud in Minnesota; local and federal accountability
- 30:00–33:32+: Virginia, electoral changes, state-level policy critiques
- 34:52–37:12: Minnesota small business fraud investigation, Somali-American business satire
- 38:32–41:14: Immigration enforcement in Maine and greater New England
Tone & Style
Rob Carson’s tone is distinctly irreverent, combative, and humor-driven, mixing cultural critique and political analysis with relentless sarcasm and parody. The show moves rapidly between serious segments, musical interludes, guest contributions, and listener engagement, always with partisan enthusiasm.
Summary Takeaway
This episode encapsulates Carson's pro-Trump, anti-left worldview, celebrating what he frames as Trump’s restoration of U.S. leadership, both against global partners and at home. The "Drive-By" at Davos and the Board of Peace are painted as historic moves, while domestic stories amplify skepticism of Democratic governance and highlight government fraud as a central culture-war front.
For listeners who missed the episode:
Expect a highly partisan, darkly comedic takedown of the usual left-right divides, trouble in U.S. cities, and a rosy depiction of Trump’s "boss moves" at home and abroad.