The Rob Carson Show — “Epstein Files Erupt, Trump Says ‘Release It ALL!’”

Podcast: The Rob Carson Show
Host: Rob Carson (Newsmax Podcasts)
Air Date: November 18, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode dives into the explosive release of Epstein-related files and the political firestorm ignited in Washington, D.C. Rob Carson, blending satire and biting political commentary, focuses on the Democrat Party’s alleged efforts to tie Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, and Trump’s response—calling for the release of all files. Joined by guests and analysts, Carson unpacks how the revelations may backfire on Democrats, discusses broader manipulations in American politics, and explores a provocative conversation about mental health, female happiness, and the current socio-political climate.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Epstein Files—A Political Firestorm

• Democrats’ Accusations vs. Trump’s Reality

  • Carson alleges Democrats are weaponizing Epstein’s scandal primarily to deflect from Trump’s political successes.
  • Trump’s response is bold: release all files, confident nothing incriminating ties him to Epstein.

• Rob Carson contextualizes:

  • “The Democrat party have been using this, this Epstein thing for forever to… infer that maybe Donald Trump had something to do with Jeffrey Epstein… to distract from all the good that Donald Trump is doing.” (03:21)

2. Trump Responds: “Release It All!”

• Donald Trump denies any ties to Epstein and calls out Democrats:
  • “We have nothing to do with Epstein. The Democrats do. All of his friends were Democrats. You look at this, Reid Hoffa… Larry Summers, Bill Clinton, they went to his island all the time… I’m all for it. We’ve already given 50,000 pages.” (05:44)
  • Trump points to transparency comparisons with the Kennedy and Martin Luther King assassinations, noting that no amount of disclosure seems to satisfy critics.

3. Democrat Evasiveness & Media Dodge

• Case Study: Virgin Islands Delegate, Stacey Plaskett

  • Plaskett allegedly solicited and received donations from Epstein post-conviction.
  • During a hearing, she was texting Epstein, even receiving a “good job” text—which is used as a glaring example of Democrat complicity.

• Democratic leadership’s dodges:

  • Carson ridicules evasive responses: “He answers the question without answering it in such a, just an obvious fashion.” (08:12)
  • The infamous “5D dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge” (09:01) is referenced to mock repeated sidestepping from both Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer.

4. The Depth of Epstein’s Ties to Democrats

• Discussion about former President Bill Clinton’s connections:

  • Flew on Epstein’s plane 26 times; seen on Epstein Island with young women.
  • State Department rented out a property to Epstein in the 1990s.
  • Analyst explains the international intelligence entanglements of Epstein: “The voluminous scale of the documentation I think would be enormous… Jeffrey Epstein setting up the Clinton Global Initiative.” (10:40)

• Carson reaffirms:

  • “Democrat party is spiraling into the pits of hell… all they do is distract and steal…” (20:20)

5. Breaking News: Legal Action & Boomerang Effect

• Ghislaine Maxwell’s Lawyer Accuses Jamie Raskin
  • Alleged coordination with prison officials to leak confidential defense communications.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi appoints Jay Clayton
  • New investigations focus on Democrat ties, not Trump or Republicans.
• John Solomon (Just the News):
  • “The Democrats tried to make hay but it hasn’t stuck to Donald Trump… just a few moments ago, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced… Jay Clayton to investigate Democrats relationships with Jeffrey Epstein… the idea that Democrats would project on Republicans ain’t gonna cut it.” (15:21)

6. Satirical Interludes & Parody

• Original song parody about Democrat involvement with Epstein, poking fun at the mainstream narrative:
  • “If I was a Republican, big trouble I’d be in…” (11:56)
  • “We get a pass cause we’re Democrats. Whoever said that life was fair.” (12:07)

7. Broader Societal Critique: Female Happiness & Social Contagion

• Dr. Drew highlights Gallup survey on female unhappiness:

  • “The paradox of declining female happiness… The more freedom they achieve… the less happy they become.” (22:16)

• Jennifer Galardi joins for a conversation on feminism, overmedication, and social trends:

  • Argues “most women are on crazy pills and it’s bad for everyone”—attributes it to feminism, loss of traditional family focus, and cultural narratives setting unreachable expectations.
  • “Shame has a value in culture. It motivates people towards change… all of a sudden, obesity became a disease that you have, not something as a result of the way you’re living your life.” (27:55)

• Carson on Gen Z’s attitude:

  • “Gen Z recognized the value of human interaction and being with one another… the number one medium that Gen Z turns to—spoken word.” (35:35)

8. Other Notable Hot Button Issues

• Media narratives surrounding Trump’s “relatability”:
  • Discussion of Trump at a McDonald's summit, portraying him as authentic compared to “performative” Democrats like Biden and Harris.
  • "Joe Biden sniffed little girl’s hair. He had no connection whatsoever to average people. Kamala Harris had to lie about working at McDonald’s to be more relatable." (40:09)

Memorable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• Rob Carson on Democrat tactics:
  "Their bag of tricks is honestly is empty. And they’re beginning to realize that their bag of tricks is empty." (07:08)

• Political Analyst on government/Epstein ties:
  "The State Department rented out a physical property to Jeffrey Epstein personally in the 1990s. You and I can’t just get the State Department as our personal landlord…" (10:40)

• John Solomon on new legal developments:
  "Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that... Jay Clayton to investigate Democrats relationships with Jeffrey Epstein… this Justice Department... is going to go full bore. That is a big, big decision in the weaponization era." (15:21)

• Dr. Drew on female happiness:
  "Women, the more freedom they achieve, the more economic freedom, the more achievement, the less happy they become. And no one knows why this is." (22:16)

• Jennifer Galardi on cultural shifts:
  "I moved out to Los Angeles... got indoctrinated to this progressive lifestyle... they told me I could be a boss babe and that would make me happier... And then I also... I'm a goddess... If men do not do that, then they are not worthy of your time." (25:36)

• Satirical Music Moment:
  "If I was a Republican, big trouble I'd be in. ... We get a pass 'cause we’re Democrats. Whoever said that life was fair." (11:56-12:07)

Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• 03:21–05:44: Carson outlines the Democrats’ Epstein accusations, Trump’s rebuttal.
• 05:44–06:49: Trump directly denies links to Epstein, asserts Democrat connections.
• 07:08–09:41: Discussion of Democrat party’s “empty bag of tricks”, Stacey Plaskett’s scandal, evasive responses by party leaders.
• 10:02–11:43: Deep dive on Clinton/Epstein ties; intelligence connections explained.
• 15:21–16:48: John Solomon on new legal moves, Bondi appoints Jay Clayton.
• 22:16–29:47: Shift to social commentary; Dr. Drew and Jennifer Galardi on declining female happiness, social contagion.
• 35:35–37:31: Carson and Galardi discuss media, Gen Z, and hope for the future.
• 39:01–40:09: Trump’s McDonald's appearance and media reactions.

Notable Guests

• Donald Trump (audio clips): Former president, central to episode’s controversy.
• John Solomon (15:21): Journalist, insight on new legal moves re: Epstein files.
• Dr. Drew (22:16): Commentator, presents findings on female happiness trends.
• Jennifer Galardi (24:41–37:49): Policy analyst, Federalist contributor; discusses feminism, mental health, and cultural trends.

Tone & Language

Rob Carson’s approach is unapologetically satirical, blending political commentary with humor and cultural critique. Guest commentary ranges from analytical to deeply personal, especially during Galardi’s segment.

For Listeners

This episode is ideal for those interested in U.S. political drama, media spin, and big-picture cultural analysis—with a dose of sarcasm and parody. It’s particularly useful for understanding the current media and political weaponization around the Epstein investigation, and for those looking for provocative (often controversial) perspectives on mental health and feminism.

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