The Rob Carson Show

Episode: Elon, Ilhan & the Indestructible Drug Subs
Date: December 9, 2025
Podcast: Newsmax Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show dives into a medley of topics blending humor and pointed political commentary. Host Rob Carson, often joined by guest Thane Rosenbaum, explores recent scandals and controversies involving Somali financial fraud in Minnesota, Elon Musk’s exposure of governmental corruption, Democratic leadership failures in blue states, and a heated debate about America’s drug war tactics against narco-terrorist drug subs. The episode is laced with Rob’s signature comedic parodies and biting analogies, keeping the delivery both energetic and provocative.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Democrat Scandals, Somali Fraud, and Identity Politics

[01:05–05:39]

• Minnesota Fraud Allegations: Carson discusses what he calls a "Somali cabal of criminals" exploiting COVID policies and government programs to siphon millions via fraud, with Democratic politicians using accusations of racism and Islamophobia to shield them from criticism.
• Ilhan Omar’s Wealth: Rob accuses Rep. Ilhan Omar of amassing “$30 million” in just a few years through alleged misuse of relief funds, contrasting her humble start.
• Broader Point: These issues, according to Rob, exemplify how the Democratic Party has used accusations of bigotry to deter scrutiny of criminal behavior—"They call us racist and shame us about existing, so they've allowed this sort of thing to happen." [14:45]

2. Elon Musk as Whistleblower & Political Pariah

[05:39–08:41]

• Elon’s Fall from Grace: Rob recounts how liberals celebrated Musk until he purchased Twitter, opened up the platform for conservative voices, and became a foe of leftist orthodoxy.
• Musk on Government Waste: Clips played of Elon Musk reveal his views on fraudulent government payments ("These payments are fraudulent...creating a financial incentive to attract illegals" [06:12], "They're getting close to a million dollars per drug zombie" [07:55], referring to California’s homeless funding abuses).
• Notable Quote:

  “They really started to hate Elon Musk then...because he exposed and is exposing what we’re seeing now in places like Minnesota.” — Rob Carson [05:16]

3. Democratic Policy Failures in Blue States

[08:41–12:27]

• Economics and Homelessness: Rob runs through mismanagement in California and Illinois, such as billions unaccounted for homelessness (“$26 billion for homelessness. They don’t know where it went.” [05:18]).
• Mockery of Leadership: He quips that Democrats are easily distracted from disasters by their hatred of Trump, humorously referencing their voter loyalty.
• National Issues: Touches on inflation, failed social programs, and Ukraine aid lost to oligarchs—painting a picture of endemic government corruption.

4. Media, Polls, and Leadership Contrasts

[12:27–15:49]

• Joe Biden’s Broken Promises: Clip of Biden’s 2020 campaign promise to “cure cancer” is played mockingly, juxtaposed with personal anecdote about cancer loss in Rob’s family.
• Polling: Cites a Harvard Harris poll showing Trump polling ahead of Biden (Trump: 53%, Biden: 47%) [12:27], and makes light of Pelosi suggesting Biden belongs on Mount Rushmore.

5. Call-In Segment: Somali Migration and Public Perception

[14:13–15:49]

• Listener Call: “Are Somalians an asset or a liability?” [14:14]
  Rob responds he’s leaning toward “liability,” tying into prior criticism of welfare abuse and fraud.
• Declining American Opportunity: Argues America is shifting from a land where immigrants came to work, to a “marks-for-fraud” nation.

6. Economic Bright Spots & National Recovery

[15:49–19:05]

• Positive Economic News: Contrary to negative news, Rob touts an economic comeback:
  • 2.5 million new jobs for American-born citizens.
  • Fastest wage growth in 60 years.
  • Gas, lumber, and eggs down in price.
• Manufacturing Revival: Granity City steel mill re-opening cited as evidence of manufacturing return.
• Farmers Supported: Touts new tariff and subsidy policies benefitting U.S. farmers:

  “What he’s going to do is going to be paid for...other countries are going to pay for it.” [19:05]

7. Indestructible Drug Subs – America’s Drug War

[22:10–29:44]

• Intro to Segment: Carson plays a soundbite before introducing guest Thane Rosenbaum, focusing on the U.S. targeting narco-terrorists’ drug boats and the administration’s critics questioning military tactics.
• Critique of Democratic Racial Framing: Thane argues that the failure to critique or target criminals with “brown skin” is a byproduct of racial guilt and modern identity politics.

  “Everything...is framed in racial terms. So...we don’t judge people with brown skin, because if we do...we’re racist.” — Thane Rosenbaum [24:39]

• European Remorse: Suggests Europe is already experiencing “buyer’s remorse” over open borders and welfare generosity.
• Left’s Flank Exposed: Rob’s recurring claim that leftist overreach eventually exposes vulnerabilities for conservatives to exploit.

8. Holocaust Analogies & Weaponization of Victimhood

[30:47–34:54]

• Ilhan Omar and Holocaust Comparisons: Rob plays a clip of Ilhan Omar likening U.S. immigration policies and Stephen Miller to Nazi Germany’s treatment of Jews, drawing Thane’s ire (“Are you kidding me?” [32:05]).
• Exploitation of History for Political Ends: Both criticize modern politicians for equating contemporary issues (immigration, police violence) with actual past oppression and atrocities.
• Overuse of “Racist”:

  “If everyone is a racist, then no one is a racist.” — Thane Rosenbaum [34:54]

9. Social Division, Brainwashing, and Hope for Change

[35:11–37:34]

• Rob’s Personal Story: Recalls interacting with a BLM supporter who dismissed his background, exemplifying a sense of unbridgeable social division.
• The 1619 Project Critiqued: Thane slams the narrative that America’s founding and all progress is stained by intractable racism.
• Signs of Hope: Both feel the overuse of identity politics is beginning to “fall upon deaf ears” and that change is coming as the “Democratic Party is collapsing” [12:27, 28:25].

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The Democrat Party dies like movie vampires—they recognize their death in Donald Trump.” — Rob Carson [10:08]
• “These sort of charities, they get this money...their incentive structure is to maximize the number of drug zombies, not minimize it.” — Elon Musk (clip) [07:55]
• “If everyone is a racist, Rob, then no one is a racist, I swear to God.” — Thane Rosenbaum [34:54]
• “Every time a drug boat blows up, an angel gets his wings. Or something like that.” — Rob Carson, after a parody song about narco subs [40:33]

Important Segment Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |------------|--------------------------------------------------| | 01:08 | Rob’s outlook: syndicated show, blessings, intro | | 01:50–05:39| Somali fraud in MN, Ilhan Omar, Democratic tactics| | 05:39–08:41| Elon Musk’s fall, his revelations on fraud | | 08:41–12:27| CA homelessness, Dems' economic mismanagement | | 12:27–14:13| Biden cancer promise, Trump-Biden poll | | 14:13–15:49| Call-in: Somali community impact | | 15:49–19:05| U.S. economic rebound, steel & farm booms | | 22:10–29:44| Drug sub attacks, racial politics, Rosenbaum | | 30:47–34:54| Ilhan/Omar Holocaust analogy, racism rhetoric | | 35:11–37:34| Brainwashing, division, hope for change | | 40:33 | Parody song: “Exploding Boats” |

Tone and Language

The episode is rife with sarcasm, brash humor, and cultural references. Carson’s tone is aggressive but jubilant, often deploying hyperbolic language (“crap hole” to describe Somalia [01:47]; “pudding for brains” about Biden [19:05]) and parody (song about blowing up drug boats). Guest Thane Rosenbaum is more analytical yet echoes Carson’s frustration, especially with identity politics and misuse of historical analogies.

Conclusion

This episode encapsulates Rob Carson’s style: a blend of right-leaning, populist satire with rapid-fire critique of Democratic leaders, identity politics, and media narratives. With controversial analogies, call-ins, and musical parody, Carson and guests argue that progressive policies are failing and American political winds are shifting.

For more from Thane Rosenbaum, visit: [thanerosenbaum.com] [37:21]
Key quote: “If everyone is a racist, then no one is a racist.” [34:54]