Podcast Summary: The Rob Carson Show

Episode: Exclusive: Mike Benz Exposes the Left’s Deadly Agenda
Date: September 15, 2025
Host: Rob Carson (Newsmax)
Guest: Mike Benz

Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show features an in-depth conversation with journalist Mike Benz, focused on the political and cultural fallout following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Rob and Mike dissect the media's role, left-wing rhetoric, and the resulting social tensions, drawing parallels to historic moments and highlighting a perceived “worldwide movement” growing in response. The episode also addresses recent firings over online celebrations of Kirk’s death, censorship in the public square, and calls for action against groups like Antifa.

The tone is impassioned, with elements of humor, personal reflection, and pointed criticism of left-leaning politicians, activists, and narratives.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Initial Reflections on Recent Events

(03:00 - 05:00)

• Rob Carson recounts his trip to Philadelphia, compares urban conditions in Democratic-run cities, and uses his personal anecdotes to segue into a critique of Democratic policies.
• He sharply condemns what he sees as left-driven violence and blames leftist rhetoric for the assassination attempts on Donald Trump and the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Quote:
“You guys are so on the wrong side of mother bleeping history… In him, [the Left] saw their doom. And now that they’ve murdered him, they’ve really seen their doom.”
— Rob Carson (04:27)

2. Political Rhetoric and Blame Assignment

(06:51 - 09:33)

• Clips from politicians Jasmine Crockett and Ilhan Omar are used to expose, in Rob's view, inflammatory and historically inaccurate statements against law enforcement (referring to ICE as “slave patrols”) and accusations of fascism or Nazism against conservatives.
• Rob pushes back, arguing these narratives are weaponizing language and inciting violence, drawing a direct line between rhetoric and real-world harm.

Quote:
“You repeat a lie enough, it becomes the truth. That's Joseph Goebbels.”
— Rob Carson (09:38)

3. Media and Moral Equivalence

(10:08 - 12:39)

• Rob criticizes media figures for equating left and right violence, calling out “rhinos” and claiming right-wing rhetoric is unfairly compared to left-wing extremism.
• He insists almost all violent rhetoric and action is from the left, both in current events and historically.

Quote:
“99.9% of the violent rhetoric comes exclusively from the left and from the Democrat Party. It’s just a fact.”
— Rob Carson (11:33)

4. Social Punishment for Celebrating Violence Online

(13:07 - 15:00)

• The show discusses recent firings of individuals who celebrated or mocked Kirk’s death online, defending the companies’ decisions as logical responses to visible moral failings (“demonic” behavior).
• Rob frames this as a societal cleansing, not a partisan purge.

Quote:
“If you're that way about somebody… you have just exposed your character. Nobody wants you teaching their kids. Nobody wants them treating you medically… There’s something missing in your soul.”
— Rob Carson (13:16)

5. Censorship and Corporate Suppression

(16:52 - 18:13)

• Example shared about Office Depot staff refusing to print flyers for a Charlie Kirk remembrance vigil, likening it to tech and corporate censorship of conservative speech.
• Rob reiterates his stance that “violence on both sides” is a false equivalence.

6. Direct Action and Online Doxxing

(19:04 - 19:52)

• Stephen Miller joins via audio to warn about doxxing campaigns, asserting these are intentionally organized to incite violence against conservative activists.
• Both Rob and Miller equate these actions with domestic terrorism.

Quote:
“They are trying to inspire someone to murder them. That is their objective. That is their intent.”
— Stephen Miller (19:11)

The Mike Benz Interview

7. Legacy and Impact of Charlie Kirk

(24:26 - 29:09)

• Rob expresses deep grief for Charlie Kirk and positions his assassination as a catalyst for a global, faith-fueled movement for good.
• Mike Benz praises Kirk as a “towering figure,” likening his work ethic and bridge-building to Donald Trump. He asserts Kirk made conservatism visible, viable, and attractive on college campuses, building personal networks and emboldening a generation.

Quotes:
“What he built with Turning Point was something that became bigger than not just college Republicans. It became bigger than CPAC... It penetrated the most difficult place to penetrate on planet Earth — colleges and universities of the United States.”
— Mike Benz (25:30)

“There was a singular hatred towards Charlie Kirk on the online left... Even though he was probably the most moderate of voices on the right, he was a singular target because of his size, his influence, and his calmness.”
— Mike Benz (29:37)

8. Censorship and 'Conservative Apartheid'

(27:56 - 29:09)

• Rob draws on his personal and professional experiences to argue that conservative media faces systemic blacklisting, including advertiser boycotts (“conservative apartheid”).
• Both agree that misinformation/disinformation efforts are coordinated, top-down, and designed to silence voices like Kirk’s.

9. Responsibility for Political Violence

(31:19 - 33:58)

• Mike Benz blames the overwhelming share of violent rhetoric on the left, citing online radicalization, especially among the “transgender community” and far-left armed groups. He compares the rapidity of law enforcement reaction to right-wing violence with inaction towards the left.

Quote:
“Everyone knows that you can't name anything even remotely comparable to this on the other side, not, not nowhere… The only thing faster than the speed of light in the known universe is the speed at which the FBI would descend on a right-wing gun group.”
— Mike Benz (31:21; 32:14)

• Both highlight positive responses to Kirk’s death from unexpected quarters (sports teams like the Yankees, nascar, even Mick Jagger), framing this as a “schism” moment.

10. Antifa and Calls for Designation as Terrorist Organization

(33:58 - 36:34)

• Rob calls for Antifa to be declared a terrorist group, citing attacks and unrest. Mike Benz cautiously agrees with targeting leadership using legal means, warning against broad ideological bans due to First Amendment concerns.

Quote:
“I would be much more comfortable examining the links between Antifa and other US government institutions and going after senior leadership who has organized, condoned and incited… just in a targeted kind of RICO way.”
— Mike Benz (35:00)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Rob Carson on Violent Rhetoric:
  “We never take that tack because there is something absolutely morally wrong to the core to celebrate suffering and death like that. ...We never do that ever, ever, ever. And you know it too.” (08:10)

• Jasmine Crockett on ICE:
  “As somebody who understands history, when I see ICE, I see slave patrols. ...They were born out of slave patrols.” (06:51–07:33)

• Ilhan Omar on Law Enforcement:
  “You shouldn’t have to walk around with papers... The way that they do in the early days of Nazi Germany, to prove that you belong...” (09:21–09:28)

• Stephen Miller on Leftist Doxxing:
  “When you see these organized, doxing campaigns where the left calls people enemies of the republic... what do you think they’re trying to do? They are trying to inspire someone to murder them.” (19:04–19:11)

• Mike Benz on Filling Charlie Kirk’s Shoes:
  “The shoes are too big for a single person to fill. It takes a singular personality to be able to bridge divides the way Charlie did... If there’s not a person who can replace Charlie, we all need to take up Charlie’s sword and move everything forward.” (27:04)

Timestamps of Key Segments

• 03:00 – Rob’s opening reflections: Philadelphia trip, city comparisons, segue into cultural critique
• 06:51 – Jasmine Crockett audio on ICE as “slave patrols”
• 09:21 – Ilhan Omar on law enforcement and citizenship
• 10:08 – Howie Kurtz and the “violence on both sides” defense
• 13:07 – Firings for celebrating Kirk’s death online
• 16:52 – Calls for revoking visas, Office Depot incident
• 19:04 – Stephen Miller on doxxing and domestic terrorism
• 24:26 – Mike Benz joins the show
• 25:30 – Mike Benz on Charlie Kirk’s campus impact
• 29:09 – Rob on “conservative apartheid” and coordinated censorship
• 31:19 – Mike Benz on violent rhetoric and FBI response
• 33:58 – Antifa and proposal for terrorist group designation
• 36:34 – Closing compliments and invitation for future appearances

Tone and Takeaways

• Language: The tone is forceful, confrontational, often emotionally charged, and peppered with humor and personal asides in Rob Carson’s trademark style.
• Perspective: Strongly conservative, asserting right-wing victimhood and casting the left as violent agitators and moral threats.
• Takeaway: This episode encapsulates the conservative media’s narrative arc about recent political violence, claimed double standards, and perceived cultural realignment. The hosts position Charlie Kirk’s death as a possible ignition point for a new, global movement and warn against dismissing the gravity of leftist activism.

Conclusion

This episode is a whirlwind of commentary, personal testimony, and pointed analysis about the post-Charlie Kirk world. Featuring Mike Benz’s firsthand reflections and Rob Carson’s polemical humor, listeners are encouraged to see current events as the beginning of a major societal realignment—rooted in faith, unity, and the pursuit of truth over “deadly agendas.” The dialogue offers a window into the conservative response to recent tragedies and the language war they see at play in American and global culture.