The Rob Carson Show – Deep State Busted: John Brennan Indicted
Date: October 22, 2025
Host: Rob Carson | Key Guest: Doug Burns (Former Federal Prosecutor)
Notable Segments: Jim Jordan, Donald Trump (clips), Victor Davis Hanson
Episode Overview
This episode of "The Rob Carson Show" dives into explosive political developments, notably the criminal referral of former CIA Director John Brennan for allegedly lying to Congress during the Trump-Russia investigation. Rob Carson blends satire and pointed political commentary while being joined by guest legal analyst Doug Burns to break down the Brennan indictment and related legal news. Other topics include Trump’s impact on the economy, the criticism of White House ballroom renovations, the state of the Democratic Party, and critiques of the left’s strategies.
Main Topics & Key Discussion Points
1. White House Ballroom Controversy
[00:32 – 05:59]
- Rob Carson opens with sharp criticism of Democrats for purportedly whining about Donald Trump building a new ballroom at the White House, framing their complaints as trivial and hypocritical compared to past renovations by other presidents.
- Claims Trump is delivering real, positive changes with private investments, not taxpayer funds, and contrasts these actions to economic challenges faced under the previous administration.
“Donald Trump, one of the premier real estate developers in the world... is going to build a structure. I hate to tell you this kids, it's gonna be amazing and the building's gonna be around a whole lot longer than your sorry asses.”
— Rob Carson [00:32]
2. Rob Carson’s Birthday & Reflections
[05:59 – 08:32]
- Reflective aside on Carson’s age, wisdom, and his unique insight into current events, offering a personal connection to the audience.
3. Middle East Peace & Trump’s Approach to Hamas
[08:32 – 10:25]
- Clip of Donald Trump discussing handling of Hamas and peace deals in the Middle East.
- Carson and comedian Jim Gossett debut a Trump parody song encapsulating the “F around and find out” approach as the new mantra for the administration.
“We have total peace in the Middle East. We have levels of friendship with everybody... countries that hated each other now love each other.”
— Donald Trump [08:32]
- Notable Parody Moment:
“F around and find out, Mess around and find out... in the end I'm gonna win, win the day.”
— Jim Gossett as Trump [09:24]
4. Government Shutdown & Democrats’ Political Strategy
[11:49 – 15:25]
- Carson accuses Democrats of intentionally prolonging government shutdowns to create public suffering and blame Trump.
- Senator Heinrich’s argument against paying some government employees during shutdown, compared to socialism and “equal misery.”
“The Democrat Party wants people to suffer because they think that Donald Trump will get the blame for it. And they don't care.”
— Rob Carson [11:49]
- Sardonic critique of Senator Chuck Schumer’s leadership, referencing his political decline and the Democratic Party’s troubles.
5. Economic Updates & Positive News Under Trump
[15:41 – 18:48]
- Claims of economic recovery: Trump and Carson tout dropping prices (gasoline, groceries, mortgages), new manufacturing investment, and plans to bring back pharmaceutical production.
- Walmart CEO segment:
- Pushback on media narratives of economic misery: Walmart Thanksgiving basket costs are down 25% from last year.
- Discussion ridiculing George Stephanopoulos for being out of touch with everyday Americans.
“Our turkey prices, George, are all the way back to what they were in 2019, at 97 cents... When Donald Trump was president.”
— Walmart CEO [18:27]
FEATURE: John Brennan’s Indictment & The Deep State
[20:57 – 36:40]
6. Jim Jordan Explains the Case Against John Brennan
[20:57 – 22:20]
- Jordan details evidence that Brennan lied under oath about CIA involvement with the Steele dossier in the Trump-Russia investigation.
- Emphasizes that recent declassification and committee reports confirm Brennan’s deep involvement and motivation to undermine Trump.
“Brennan was up to his eyeballs with the dossier... he was out to get the president, put it in the report... I think, lying to Congress.”
— Jim Jordan [20:57]
7. Deep Analysis with Doug Burns (Former Prosecutor)
[22:20 – 36:40]
- Burns brands Brennan as “most reprehensible” in the so-called ‘deep state’ efforts.
- Lays out the straightforward legal case: Brennan denied under oath the CIA used the dossier in intelligence assessments, when in fact the evidence shows otherwise.
- Discusses nuance in the infamous “51 Intel officers letter” about Hunter Biden: Legal wiggle room with phrases like “all the earmarks of Russian disinformation,” making prosecution unlikely even if public outrage is justified.
“I find Brennan to be the most reprehensible of all of them.... He falsely denied that the CIA relied on the dossier... Both of those are just flat out not complicated.”
— Doug Burns [22:50; 23:40]
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Additional legal talk:
- Bolton’s classified docs case and the risk of severe consequences (espionage) due to egregious security lapses.
- The growing role of appellate courts in reining in lower court activism against Trump.
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Potential DOJ and Deep State blowback:
- Discussion about Trump seeking hundreds of millions in damages from the federal government for “malicious prosecutions” (the Russia investigation, Mar-A-Lago raid, etc.), although practical legal obstacles remain.
“Once again, and I happen to love this about the President, he does these type of maneuvers just to put it out there, and it creates just amazing sort of, A, he head fakes the crap out of left side media...”
— Doug Burns [32:08]
- Critical views of DA Fani Willis’s Georgia case against Trump, labelling the prosecution as absurdly overreaching and her own ethical lapses (travel with boyfriend, timeline of their relationship).
“Her case was among the most idiotic cases I’ve ever seen in 40 years. Absolutely retarded. You got RICO charges... Then she had the whole thing with the boyfriend... she flat out lied through her teeth...”
— Doug Burns [35:47]
Quickfire Segments & Satirical Commentary
[36:42 – 39:22]
- Victor Davis Hanson comments on the Democratic 'doom loop':
“They're in a doom loop, Laura... and the primary system is going to ensure that this lunatic base is the center of gravity in the party.”
— Victor Davis Hanson [38:10]
- Rob Carson’s recurring motif: Calling the Democratic Party’s trajectory a “death spiral to hell.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
On Democrats and the Ballroom
“Of all the things Donald Trump, one of the premier real estate developers in the world... you're still bitching and whining about stupid crap. Done, done, done. Honestly, you are speed bumps on our way to greatness, and you need to just get out of the way.”
— Rob Carson [04:14]
On Brennan and the Deep State
“Of all the players... I find Brennan to be the most reprehensible of all of them.”
— Doug Burns [22:50]
“He falsely denied that the CIA relied on the dossier in drafting their post-2016 election intelligence community assessment... Not complicated.”
— Doug Burns [23:40]
On Economic Optimism
“Gasoline prices are way down. Grocery prices are way down. Energy prices are way down. Mortgage rates are down.”
— Donald Trump [15:51]
“Our turkey prices... are all the way back to what they were in 2019... So we're really excited about the progress.”
— Walmart CEO [18:27]
On the Left’s Strategy
“The Democrat Party wants people to suffer because they think that Donald Trump will get the blame for it.”
— Rob Carson [11:49]
“It's equal misery. It's never equal success.”
— Rob Carson [13:22]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:32: Ballroom segment & Democratic complaints
- 08:32: Trump on Hamas and Middle East Peace
- 09:24: Jim Gossett's parody song
- 11:49: Discussion of the government shutdown strategy
- 15:41: Economic “winning” under Trump
- 18:27: Walmart CEO refutes negative economic narrative
- 20:57: Jim Jordan explains criminal referral of John Brennan
- 22:20: Doug Burns on legal case against Brennan
- 35:47: Burns’ harsh critique of Fani Willis case
- 38:10: Victor Davis Hanson on Democrats’ “doom loop”
Final Thoughts & Tone
Rob Carson maintains an energetic, irreverent, and combative tone—mixing news breakdowns with biting satire. The episode characterizes recent political and legal developments as a turning tide against the “deep state” and the Democrats, highlighting perceived hypocrisy, supposed judicial overreach, and media misinformation. The show closes on a note of triumphalism about Trump’s administration, legal wins, and economic improvements, delivered with Carson’s signature blend of humor and pointed commentary.
For listeners who missed the episode, this summary delivers both a granular breakdown of the developments regarding John Brennan and broader context on Trump-era political battles, all in Rob Carson’s original voice and style.