The Rob Carson Show

Episode: Don’t Worry, Be Happy — Unless You’re Maduro!
Date: December 11, 2025
Host: Rob Carson (Newsmax Radio)
Guest: Michael Charbon

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show blends humor, biting political commentary, and current events. Carson focuses on the alleged moral and intellectual decline of the Democratic Party, recent violent incidents involving National Guard troops, the Trump administration’s actions on border security and foreign threats, headline-making law enforcement seizures of drug and oil shipments, and the ongoing political situation in both the United States and Canada. The show also features comedic interludes and a spirited guest segment with Canadian political commentator Michael Charbon.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Congressional Hearings & National Guard Tragedy

[00:54 – 10:00]

• Benny Thompson’s Comments:

  • Rob plays a clip of Rep. Benny Thompson referring to a National Guard death as an “unfortunate accident,” eliciting strong outrage.
    • “Calling the murder of a National Guard troop and the injuring of another one an unfortunate accident...what an outrage that an American politician, a member of Congress, would say such a thing.” — Rob Carson [04:22]
  • Carson repeatedly mocks and lambasts Thompson’s language, accusing the Democratic Party of trivializing loss and enabling violence via rhetoric against ICE and National Guard troops.
  • He highlights that one of the guards killed was young and alleges that anti-military rhetoric is fueling violent acts.

• Weaponization of the Incident:

  • Carson criticizes Democrats for claiming Trump is “weaponizing” the tragedy and throws the accusation back, asserting Democrats have undermined the military and public safety for years.
  • Points to the improvement in safety and crime rates in D.C. following National Guard deployments:
    • “Carjacking is down 80%. It’s safe to go out at night.” [07:34]

2. Law Enforcement, Borders, and Fentanyl

[10:00 – 17:00]

• Oil Tanker Seizure:

  • Trump’s administration seizes a large oil tanker off Venezuela, part of efforts to “choke out” Communist regimes and disrupt terror financing.
    • “So Donald Trump yesterday mentioned that the United States military had seized...an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. You’re choking out the Communists there. And also in Cuba.” — Carson [11:37]
  • Cash Patel statement: Seizure involved FBI and partner agencies, targeting illicit networks aiding terrorist organizations.

• Drug Boat Interdictions:

  • Debate erupts over terminology: Carson mocks a reporter’s attempt to call cartel vessels “fishing boats.”
    • “She said fishing boats. And she thought she’d get away with that. What? Senator Eric Schmidt. My God, these people are stupid.” — Carson [13:03]
  • Panel discusses legal authority (Article 2) to go after cartels as terrorist organizations and President Trump's intent to pressure Colombian authorities over cocaine.

• Media and Political Spin:

  • Carson derides what he sees as media complicity in downplaying cartel and state-sponsored crime, veering into comedic exaggeration.

3. Parody, Satire, and Memorable Moments

[16:52 – 18:40]

• Maduro’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” Parody:
  • Carson airs a clip of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro singing “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” lampooning his predicament as tankers are seized.
    • “He’s singing again...now he’s doing Bobby McFerrin. Listen. Don’t worry, be happy. Oh my God.” — Carson [16:53]
  • Jim Gossett’s comic song ridicules Venezuela’s drug trade misfortunes:
    • “Exploding boats. Boom, boom, boom. Exploding boats. Bang, bang, bang. Taking out all their drug shipments.” — [17:54]

4. The Ascendancy of Conservative Comedy

[25:08 – 26:07]

• Carson notes the rise of right-leaning humor as Democrats “cannot be taken seriously anymore.” Suggests the appropriate response to left-wing punditry is ridicule rather than debate.

5. Guest Interview — Michael Charbon (Canadian Politics)

[21:13 – 36:52]

American Political Climate & 2026 Midterms:

• Charbon and Carson share incredulity over Benny Thompson’s comments.
• Discuss Trump’s political activism ahead of midterms; lampoon the idea of a democratic sweep.
  • “The Democratic Party is giving the United States people nothing to vote for. Nothing at all.” — Carson [22:30]

Texas Senate Race & Democrat Strategy:

• Charbon and Carson discuss Jasmine Crockett’s Senate run, with Mike Johnson (Speaker of the House) gleefully welcoming her candidacy as advantageous to Republicans.
  • “I want her to have the largest, loudest microphone that she can every single day.” — Mike Johnson (quoted by Carson) [24:15]

Defections from the Democratic Party:

• Charbon suggests some Democrats are beginning to realize party failures and may switch sides.
• Carson is skeptical, citing only a handful of public figures (like Bill Maher) showing signs of breaking with party orthodoxy.

Media Distractions:

• Carson derides the media’s rotating cycles of scandal (“Epstein files!,” “Signal gate!”) to distract from positive developments in the Trump era.
  • “Where’s the story, Michael? Where’s the story today, dude.” — Carson [28:51]

6. U.S.–Canada Relations & Economic Prospects

[30:02 – 33:09]

• Discussion on U.S. economic growth (“going to hit light speed in January”).
  • “You ain’t seen nothing. You’ve never seen $20 trillion invested in a country before. You’ve never seen manufacturing return. It’s going to be historic.” — Carson [30:28]
• Canadian “Trump slump”: Charbon sees Canadian economic struggles as a prelude to reforms needed for future success.
• Potash dispute and trading threats: Both joke about U.S.–Canada interdependence and need for conservative leadership in Canada.

7. Canadian Healthcare Controversy

[34:39 – 36:47]

• Charbon shares the story of Jolene Van Alstine in Saskatchewan suffering under Canada’s medical system, turning to assisted suicide after being unable to obtain needed surgery—only for Glenn Beck’s intervention to prompt a solution.
  • “After this wonderful effort that Glenn Beck did...the province of Saskatchewan and their health minister got embarrassed and is trying to refer [her for care].” — Charbon [36:06]
  • Both hosts frame it as an indictment of the nationalized health system, to which Charbon offers a partial, reluctant defense.

8. Closing Riffs: Internet Scams & More

[37:14 – 39:12]

• Rob shares a story of a spam email about health insurance, illustrating online scam dangers and pitching cybersecurity.

• Tim Kaine Criticism:

  • Carson derides Sen. Tim Kaine for blaming the National Guard shooting on Trump, while arguing the Guard’s presence has improved safety in D.C.
    • “You are a disgrace to the great state of Virginia. You make Virginia suck. And it’s too bad because Virginia really kicks butt. It would super kick butt if you weren’t the friggin senator.” — Carson [39:12]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Benny Thompson’s “Unfortunate Accident”:

  • “He shot our National Guardsman in the head.” — Carson [04:10]
  • “Unbelievable. Calling the murder of a National Guard troop and the injuring of another one an unfortunate accident.” — Carson [04:22]

• On Democrat Party’s Direction:

  • “They are so profoundly broken...they don’t recognize decency anymore because they have none and they don’t have any shame.” — Carson [09:46]
  • “They need to be taken down, but at the same time realize they’re committing their own suicide. And that’s the great thing about it.” — Carson [10:02]

• Satirical Segment – Jim Gossett:

  • “Exploding boats. Boom, boom, boom. Exploding boats. Bang, bang, bang. Taking out all their drug shipments.” — [17:54]

• Guest Michael Charbon on U.S. and Canada Relations:

  • “Canada is feeling the Trump slump. That’s what I call it. And what the Trump slump is is this is a precursor to success.” — Charbon [31:07]
  • “We just need to make you guys our 51st state. That’s really what’s going to do it.” — Carson [34:15]

• Rob Carson’s Closing Riff:

  • “You are a disgrace to the great state of Virginia. You make Virginia suck. And it’s too bad because Virginia really kicks butt. It would super kick butt if you weren’t the friggin senator.” — Carson [39:12]

Key Timestamps for Segments

• Congressional hearing/“unfortunate accident”: [00:54–05:00]
• Weaponization accusation/fallout: [06:00–09:46]
• Venezuelan oil tanker/drug boats: [11:19–16:10]
• Maduro parody/Jim Gossett segment: [16:52–18:30]
• Interview: Michael Charbon: [21:13–36:47]
• Canada’s health care controversy: [34:39–36:47]
• Tim Kaine/closing commentary: [39:12–40:13]

Tone & Style

• Rob Carson: Combative, sarcastic, highly opinionated, rich with mockery and musical parody. He openly ridicules guests and politicians across the aisle, delivering his points with both comedic flair and palpable anger, especially regarding events he believes demonstrate Democratic Party failures.
• Michael Charbon: Good-natured, knowledgeable, and occasionally self-deprecating. Adds an international, Canadian perspective but shares many criticisms of progressive politics.

Summary Takeaway

This episode spotlights a right-leaning, satirical view of the past week’s political and military news, highlighting alleged Democratic failures from Congress to the border, celebrating aggressive Trump-era law enforcement actions, and poking fun at both American and Canadian politics. Through parodies and guest interaction, Carson seeks to expose and lampoon what he sees as hypocrisy, incompetence, and decline on the left — with little room for nuance or middle ground. The result is an episode blending pointed commentary with entertainment for a conservative audience.