The Rob Carson Show – "Eric Trump Drops Truth Bombs"
Newsmax Podcasts | November 18, 2025
Episode Overview
In this dynamic and humorous episode of The Rob Carson Show, host Rob Carson offers his signature blend of political commentary, cultural critique, and biting satire. The main theme centers on the perceived failures and hypocrisy of Democrat policies, the growing momentum among conservatives, the movement of businesses out of progressive states, election fallout, and an in-depth conversation with Eric Trump. The episode also features guests weighing in on the national political mood and discussions about media misinformation, the fallout from the California Palisades fire, and the state’s mismanagement.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. AM Radio Endurance and the Value of Local Media
- Rob Carson opens the show by reflecting on a recent "cloud flare" (outage) and how it demonstrated the continuing value of analog radio for community connection and reliable information.
- Quote: "But radio, there's nothing more local than radio...Radio is important. Don't forget it, advertise with it." (03:30)
2. Election & Socialism – Zoran Mamdani’s Victory Downplayed
- Carson critiques the post-election panic among conservatives over Zoran Mamdani’s win and the left’s interpretation of it as a "red wave" for socialism.
- Carson maintains this victory is insignificant and will not trigger a nationwide socialist revolution.
- Quote: "The Tuesday election two weeks ago was a fart in a Cat 5 hurricane. And I was right." (06:50)
3. Fareed Zakaria's Critique of Democrats (on CNN)
- Audio segment where Zakaria highlights how Democrat-run cities/states are facing affordability issues, high taxes, and failing services despite increased spending.
- Carson emphasizes that even mainstream media is admitting progressive policies are failing.
- Quote: "Spending has soared while the subway deteriorates, housing costs rise, and public schools remain mediocre." (Zakaria, 09:19)
4. Eric Trump Deconstructs Blue State Failures
- Eric Trump details the exodus of companies from liberal cities and states due to anti-business and socialist policies.
- Enumerates departures of major companies: Amazon, Tesla, Charles Schwab, Boeing, Citadel.
- Suggests that socialist policies only work "until you run out of other people's money."
- Quote: "Everybody is leaving all these liberal places...They're running great American companies...out of these places." (11:40)
5. Conservative Optimism and the Democrat "Death Spiral"
- Carson claims that the Democrat Party is "on a death spiral into hell" with their failing playbook and inability to retain support.
- Expects a conservative resurgence leading up to America’s 250th anniversary.
- Quote: "You are going to be a speed bump to greatness and history in our 250th year." (14:45)
6. Weaponization of Courts & DOJ
- Eric Trump argues Democrats are using the courts and DOJ as political weapons since they lack popular or effective policy ideas.
- Quote: "They have no other playbook." (13:52)
7. Midterm Confidence – Perspective from Tim Pool
- Podcaster Tim Pool asserts confidence in Republican chances, dismissing recent infighting and the Democrats' lack of viable policies or compelling leadership figures.
- Quote: "Trump is back on message...I look at the Democrats and with the future of the party being AOC and Mamdani, they don't have anything tangible to offer." (19:31)
8. Border Issues & Crime – ICE Enforcement
- Carson reports on the recent arrest of a terrorist suspect released under Biden's border policies, criticizing Democratic-run states' approach to driver licensing for illegal immigrants.
- Discusses the protests against ICE and the "virtue signaling" of left-wing activists, particularly women, whom he lampoons as out-of-touch.
- Quote: "If you are not a legal resident, you should not be driving an 18 wheeler." (22:10)
9. Politics of Protest & Progressive Pathologies
- Lampooning Democrat "Karens," particularly women protesting ICE, equates their fervor to irrationality and compares their social crusades to cultish behavior.
- Quote: "Here are a group of Karens in Chicago...they're nuts." (25:15)
10. Frustration with Misinformation & COVID-19 Narratives
- A guest and Carson discuss the media’s uniform certainty about COVID-19 treatments, expressing skepticism towards media-led "disinformation" campaigns.
- Guest: "Everyone on CNN was an expert...How do you guys all know this all at the same time?" (31:54)
- Carson: "When someone tells you your opinion is disinformation...it means they know you know the truth." (32:50)
11. California, Fires, and Progressive Mismanagement
- In-depth discussion on the aftermath of the Palisades fire:
- Residents and contractors express frustration with slow recovery, permit gridlock, and a lack of actual rebuilding progress despite political promises.
- Steve Hilton and others allege "process people" in state government are all talk and no action, and environmental extremism has compounded the crisis.
- Reports surface suggesting "malfeasance or worse" by state authorities who may be responsible for the fire’s deadly outbreak.
- Quote: "They're process people. They have no idea how to get anything done." (Steve Hilton, 38:14)
- News Nation Report: Allegations a state representative ordered firefighters around and may have contributed to disaster. (39:22)
12. National Mood: 80/20 Split
- Carson returns several times to the theme that "80% of people think the country’s on the wrong track," reinforcing his argument that the progressive agenda is out of sync with the overwhelming majority.
- Quote: "80% of us believe the country's headed in the wrong direction...The 20% is going to get smaller." (30:38)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Carson: "The Tuesday election...was a fart in a Cat 5 hurricane." (06:50, 12:29)
- Eric Trump: "...They're running great American companies...out of these places and they're sending every single one of these companies to guess where. Florida, North Carolina, Texas." (11:22)
- Carson: "You are going to be a speed bump to greatness and history in our 250th year." (14:45)
- Tim Pool: "...the Democrats...don't have anything tangible to offer." (19:31)
- Carson: "If you are not a legal resident, you should not be driving an 18 wheeler." (22:10)
- Steve Hilton: "They're process people. They have no idea how to get anything done." (38:14)
Timestamps for Important Segments
| Timestamp | Segment | |--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:30 | Radio’s enduring community value | | 06:50 | Carson on Zoran Mamdani’s election | | 08:08–09:19 | Fareed Zakaria critiques Democrat spending on CNN | | 10:41–12:29 | Eric Trump: blue state exodus, corporate flight | | 13:04–14:11 | Trump: Democrats weaponize courts/DOJ for political gain | | 14:45 | Carson: Democrat Party in a "death spiral" | | 19:16–20:03 | Tim Pool: GOP midterm confidence, Democrat disarray | | 22:10 | Uzbek terrorist, licensing in PA under Biden administration | | 25:15 | Leftist activist "whistle protests" in Chicago | | 31:32–32:50 | Skepticism of media "disinformation" on COVID-19 | | 35:21–36:57 | Palisades fire: rebuilding woes, state failures | | 38:14 | Steve Hilton: State’s "process people" and excuses | | 39:22 | News Nation: Malfeasance in handling Palisades fire | | 30:38 | Carson’s 80/20 national mood theory |
Tone and Language
The tone is unapologetically irreverent, combative, and highly partisan—reflecting Rob Carson’s comedic, “plain-speaking” style. There are frequent satirical jabs at progressive politicians, cultural trends, and liberal activists. Language is direct, often informal, with colloquialisms and colorful metaphors.
Summary for New Listeners
This episode of The Rob Carson Show is a fast-paced, punchy tour through America’s political and cultural divides. Carson skewers progressive policies, mocks panics over socialism, and highlights migration away from blue states, with Eric Trump adding fuel to the fire. The show’s recurring themes are the decline of Democrat leadership, the revival of genuine patriotism, skepticism of mainstream narratives (especially about COVID and border policy), and the failures of bureaucratic governance in crises like the California fires. For conservatives, it’s a defiant, rousing call to arms; for all listeners, a comprehensive look at current right-wing populist sentiment.