Podcast Summary: The Rob Carson Show — "Davos Meltdowns, ICE Takedowns, and Mary Walter’s Can-Can Chronicles"

Date: January 23, 2026
Host: Rob Carson (Newsmax Radio)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show mixes humor and blunt political commentary as Carson dissects current political headlines, lampoons media narratives, and welcomes special guest Mary Walter for a lively segment on everything from crazy weather to odd restaurant concepts. The discussion swings from the Davos elite and green energy skepticism, through contentious immigration stories, to media bias, criminal justice, can-can sales, and even bathroom doors in modern hotels. With frequent satire and parody, the episode delivers opinions and laughs in near-equal measure.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. Climate & Energy Policy: Davos “Meltdown” (00:52–08:34)

• Snow as Metaphor: Rob uses a snowstorm to segue into political “snow jobs,” satirizing the Biden presidency, questions around election legitimacy, and the resurgence of Donald Trump.
  • Quote: "We had four years of a snow job with Joe Biden... He tried to tell us Hunter Biden’s laptop wasn’t real... Yeah, it was a snow job. Four years of a... presidency that was rigged and stolen." — Rob Carson (01:26)
• Davos World Economic Forum: Rob mocks business leaders’ frustration at growing "green backlash," directly crediting Donald Trump for exposing what he sees as the fraud of green energy.
  • Quote: “Windmills are bird salad shooters and unreliable and solar doesn’t have the capacity... If it were up to solar power to keep you warm during the snowstorm, you’d freeze to death.” — Rob Carson (04:19)
• Satire on EU Leadership: Discussion about the German Chancellor’s remarks on Europe’s overregulation and economic sluggishness, with Rob quipping about overregulation and open borders.
  • Quote: “The single market was once created... But instead we have become the world champion of over regulation.” — German Chancellor, translated (07:49)
• Memorable Moment: Carson jokes that a Democrat cemetery is "across the street from the studio" in New Hampshire (03:19)

2. Middle East Tensions & Trump’s Claims (08:34–09:40)

• Trump on Iran: Rob shares a Trump soundbite about preventing mass executions in Iran, blending praise with characteristic irreverence.
  • Quote: “I stopped 837 hangings on Thursday... if you hang those people, you’re going to be hit harder than you’ve ever been hit.” — Donald Trump (08:45)
• Rob: “It’s given just enough time for us to get our flotilla in place.” (09:40)

3. ICE “Takedown” & Media Narratives (09:40–16:40)

• Controversial Arrest: Rob dissects the story of a 5-year-old in Minneapolis reportedly "arrested by ICE," skewering media coverage as manipulative and inaccurate.
  • Quote: “Could have been worse. Could have used him as a human shield.” — Rob Carson, lampooning media exaggerations (12:13)
• ICE Official’s Response: Clarifies the child was not arrested; his father ran and abandoned him. ICE wanted to keep the family together for deportation.
  • “Now we’re turning it out that ICE is arresting kids at schools. ... Absolutely not.” — Todd Lyons, ICE Director (12:36)
• Mocking "Shame Storms": Rob parodies overwrought liberal outrage on social media ("shame, shame, shame" chorus, 15:14–15:36)
  • Rob: “If I was married to that, I would be so gone. Shame. Shame. Shame.” (15:14)
• J.D. Vance’s Reaction: Recounts how the father abandoned the boy during the arrest, poking holes in the narrative (15:36)

4. Origins of Climate Change Alarmism (13:10–14:45)

• John Stossel Segment: Examines how climate change became a political tool, allegedly driven by anti-capitalist agendas within the UN.
  • Quotes:
    • “The UN created what’s called the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. ... The IPCC’s mandate was to look for dangerous human-caused climate change.” — John Stossel (13:35)
    • “If you say we’re all going to die... you get funding. If you say we don’t know, you don’t get funding.” — John Stossel (14:01)
• Rob’s summary: “It’s kind of weird. ... Of course it was a big lie.” (14:24)

5. Protests & Church Controversies (17:04–19:45)

• Don Lemon & Legal Fallout: Discussion of activists (allegedly with Don Lemon present) disrupting church services, possible FACE Act violations, and claims of racial targeting.
  • Greg Jarrett on legal risks for Lemon: “It is a crime, absolutely, to storm a church, interrupt it, and, you know, target the worshipers.” (17:04)
  • Rob: “Keep your fingers [crossed] for jail time. I would love to see [that].” (19:45)
• Song Parody Tease: Carson announces Jim Gossett’s parody song on Don Lemon’s predicament (38:20)

6. Mary Walter’s Can-Can Chronicles & More (21:42–37:39)

• Winter Prep & Regional Life: Rob and Mary Walter banter about winter storms, Trader Joe’s scavenger hunts, and panic-buying—using “white death” to describe snow hysteria.
• ShopRite’s Can-Can Sale: Mary explains this regional grocery tradition—her enthusiasm for canned soup is both sincere and comic relief.
  • Quote: “You can get 10 cans of Progresso soup for $11!” — Mary Walter (23:56)
• Self-Checkout Stress: Mary recounts her self-checkout misadventures, noting the Social Darwinism of grocery lines.
• Hotel Bathroom Doors: Rob and Mary joke about hotels eliminating opaque bathroom doors—delving into oversharing in relationships.
  • Rob: “I don’t want to see you pee. ... Your relationship must be white hot—Woo!” (27:15)
• Final Meal Restaurant Discussion: The duo marvels at a restaurant serving infamous criminals’ last meals.
  • “The John Wayne Gacy: chicken wings, strawberries, fried shrimp, and french fries.” — Rob Carson (28:42)
  • “I don’t even slightly hate it. I think it’s brilliant.” — Mary Walter (28:44)
• Mary’s Media Presence: Plug for her live podcast: “Tuesdays Livecast 7:15 PM Eastern... live on Rumble, YouTube, and Gettr. Just look for Mary Walter Radio.” (37:25)

7. Science Panic & Microplastics (33:15–35:24)

• Are Microplastics Overblown?: Discussion of media panic about microplastics, recalling past product purges, and skepticism about the real risk.
  • “Experts say the risks are overstated... I’ve had six Diet Cokes... I was drinking everything out of bottles for decades.” — Rob Carson (34:13)
  • Mary: “The sooner I die, the more money you get. You should let me drink as much as I want out of it.” (34:40)

8. Media Critiques & CBS/Weiss Segment (35:24–37:39)

• Mainstream Media Turnover: Discussion of CBS News personnel in trouble for confronting Bari Weiss, with Mary noting media double-standards and selective outrage.
  • “During COVID, it was, ‘You don’t want to lose your job, then get the jab...’ but now the shoe’s on the other foot.” — Mary Walter (36:41)
  • Rob: “All they’ve got to do is return to journalism.” (37:07)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Windmills are bird salad shooters and unreliable... Solar doesn’t have the capacity...” — Rob Carson (04:19)
• “China doesn’t have any windmills. China just [is] selling them to you at exorbitant prices, you fools.” — Rob Carson (03:41)
• “Keep your fingers [crossed] for jail time. I would love to see [Don Lemon] in jail.” — Rob Carson (19:45)
• “Could have used [the kid] as a human shield.” — Rob Carson (12:13)
• “You can get 10 cans of Progresso soup for $11!” — Mary Walter (23:56)
• “I don’t even slightly hate it. I think it’s brilliant.” — Mary Walter, on the last-meal restaurant (28:44)
• “The sooner I die the more money you get. You should let me drink as much as I want out of it.” — Mary Walter (34:40)

Timestamps for Key Moments

• Davos, climate, and Trump energy policy: 00:52–08:34
• Trump on Iran situation: 08:34–09:40
• ICE Minneapolis case & media narrative: 09:40–16:40
• Origins of climate change alarmism: 13:10–14:45
• Church protest controversies: 17:04–19:45
• Mary Walter segment begins: 21:42
• ShopRite Can-Can sale explained: 23:22–25:28
• Final meal restaurant discussion: 28:09–30:08
• Microplastics skepticism: 33:15–35:24
• CBS/Bari Weiss controversy: 35:24–37:39

Tone and Style

• Language: Sarcastic, irreverent, and conversational, punctuated by parody and quick-fire jokes. The exchanges with Mary Walter are friendly and comedic, often poking fun at everyday life and media narratives.
• Energy: High-paced, opinionated, and peppered with satirical sound bites and playful banter.

In Summary

This episode delivers Rob Carson’s trademark blend of right-leaning commentary and humor. It lampoons the climate movement post-Davos, pokes holes in media narratives about immigration enforcement, calls out media hypocrisy, and finds comic relief in both grocery shopping and “quirky” restaurant inspiration. Mary Walter’s segment adds warmth and further laughs as they riff on regional peculiarities, pop culture, and the absurdities of the day.

For those who missed it, expect:

• Robust skepticism toward progressive policies and mainstream media.
• Satirical takes on elite gatherings, climate alarmism, and media reporting.
• Personal anecdotes, rapid-fire jokes, and a parade of colorful analogies.
• A memorable foray into the world of can-can soup sales and serial killer menu curiosities.

Listeners walk away entertained, perhaps provoked, and certainly equipped with talking points from the conservative–liberty-humor school of broadcasting.