The Rob Carson Show — "From Benghazi to the Bottom Line: A Very Good Friday"
Date: February 6, 2026
Podcast: Newsmax Radio
Overview
This Friday edition of The Rob Carson Show delivers Rob’s trademark blend of sharp-witted humor and conservative commentary, focusing on recent wins for the MAGA movement, the arrest of a Benghazi attack suspect after 14 years, and President Trump’s major announcement on prescription drug pricing (Trump Rx). Rob, joined by guests including Tony Kennett and Steve Moore, unpacks these developments while lampooning Democrats, celebrating a perceived resurgence of patriotism and faith, and mocking left-leaning narratives on voter ID and economic policy.
Key Discussion Points
1. Arrest in Benghazi Attack: "Justice, At Last"
- Rob Carson opens the show celebrating the arrest of Zubar Albakosh, a key suspect in the 2012 Benghazi embassy attack that killed four Americans. He connects this breakthrough to what he sees as renewed accountability and effectiveness under the Trump administration.
- “Why didn’t Joe Biden do anything about this while he was president for four damn years? Because they wanted to forget it.” (05:42)
- Audio flashbacks to Hillary Clinton’s infamous “What difference does it make?” line, juxtaposed with recent DOJ/FBI statements touting the arrest and the ongoing quest for justice.
- Cash Patel, government official, echoes the "never forget" ethos and credits Trump for prioritizing resources to deliver justice (07:34).
2. Trump Rx: Major Prescription Drug Price Announcement
- Rob and guests excitedly discuss Trump’s roll-out of "Trump Rx", a government-backed prescription drug program offering steep discounts.
- “Last night Donald Trump introduced Trump RX, so your drug prices are coming down dramatically... it’s spectacular.” (01:02)
- Website demonstration: Gonal-F, a fertility drug, is highlighted with an 83% discount; Ozempic and WeGovy show dramatic price cuts.
- “The Trump Rx price is $1. That’s more than Joe Biden did in his entire career.” (14:45)
- Live website walkthrough shows ease of finding and redeeming drug coupons, making a pointed comparison to the problematic Healthcare.gov Obamacare rollout:
- “Government creations routinely fail... Obamacare site first launched, millions tried to use it, but it only worked for six people.” (18:39)
- Mockery of Biden and Democrats’ promises on healthcare: Rob repeatedly claims Biden failed to lower drug prices and ridicules government inefficiency compared to Trump’s direct approach.
3. State of the MAGA Movement and GOP Futures
- Rob emphasizes that MAGA’s influence is not waning but growing within the GOP:
- “Two years ago... it was 74%... Today 78% of Republicans view the Make America Great Again movement favorably. It’s only going to get bigger because we’re winning so much.” (02:26)
- Discussion of post-Trump leadership: JD Vance is floated as a potential MAGA standard-bearer. Rob and Tony Kennett note MAGA's populist momentum will outlast Trump’s final term.
4. Populism, Patriotism, and the Year Ahead
- Trump prayer event on May 17, 2026, is previewed as a major moment of national rededication and spiritual renewal for America:
- “We’re going to rededicate America as one nation under God.” (10:16)
- Additional highlights include upcoming cultural events: MMA fight and IndyCar race in DC, seen by Rob as signs of a rebirth in American spirit.
5. Foreign Policy: Iran and Global Freedom
- Rob discusses signals of instability in Iran—“rats leaving the ship,” possible regime collapse, and resurgence of freedom—which he connects to Trump’s strength on world affairs versus Democratic weakness.
- State Department warnings to Americans in Iran are read on air (13:00–14:00), raising speculation about military action and expressing hope for Iranian freedom.
6. Economic Optimism: “The Bottom Line”
- Steve Moore (economist) joins to explain discrepancies in job numbers and why he predicts upward revisions, insisting the U.S. economy is undergoing an unprecedented boom under Trump.
- Inflation, home prices, and interest rates under Biden are compared unfavorably with “record jobs” under Trump.
7. Satire and Mockery: Voter ID and Democrats’ Arguments
- Rob and Tony Kennett lampoon Democratic objections to voter ID laws, playing clips of Democrats arguing that such laws would disadvantage Black people and women (especially those who changed names after marriage).
- Rob sarcastically frames these arguments as deeply patronizing and implicitly racist/sexist:
- “Now women are too stupid to get an ID. Black people are too stupid to get an ID, and that’s why you shouldn’t require photo ID.” (31:09)
- Compilation of liberal interviewees rationalizing that minorities are unable to get IDs is mocked harshly by both hosts.
- The "Jim Crow 2.0" rhetoric is skewered, with Rob referencing the increased turnout among Black voters in Georgia as proof Democrats' claims are baseless (26:48).
- Discussion closes with acknowledgment that Democrats are mired in negative, divisive politics, while the right is “overwhelming them with joy and patriotism.”
8. Cabinet Standouts: Celebrating the Team
- Polling on favorite Trump cabinet members: Scott Bessett (Treasury Secretary) and Marco Rubio (Secretary of State) are praised for effectiveness, humor, and forward-looking focus.
Notable Quotes & Moments
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On Benghazi justice:
“We have never forgotten those heroes. And we have never stopped seeking justice for that crime against our nation.” — Newsmax Correspondent (05:50) -
On Trump Rx vs. Obamacare:
“When the Obamacare site first launched, millions tried to use it, but it only worked for six people.” — Rob Carson (18:39) -
On Biden and Democratic narratives:
“All they have is, ‘We’re going to impeach Trump and then we’re going to use the 25th Amendment.’ Stupid. I mean, honestly, how stupid?” — Rob Carson (04:34) -
On voter ID “racism”:
“It is as racist as your grandpappy sitting around singing songs about racism. ‘That’s harder for black people to go online.’” — Rob Carson (32:35)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Benghazi Attack & Arrest — 01:02–07:59
- Trump Rx Announcement & Demo — 14:21–18:39
- Obamacare Website Satire — 18:39–19:18
- MAGA Movement & GOP Future — 02:11–03:17
- Prayer Event/Year Ahead — 09:54–10:16
- Iran Foreign Policy Discussion — 11:31–14:21
- Voter ID & Democrat Rhetoric — 26:48–34:28
- Cabinet Member Discussion — 24:18–26:48
- Economic Segment with Steve Moore — 38:27–39:16
Tone and Language
- Rob Carson and guests employ a sarcastic, mocking tone toward Democrats and the Biden administration, punctuating serious commentary with self-aware humor, parody songs, and over-the-top analogies.
- Frequent use of banter, political nicknames, and punchy sound bites maintains an informal, "talk radio" style.
- Frequent pivots between big picture issues and anecdotal, personal commentary keep the show engaging and lively.
Summary
This episode of The Rob Carson Show is a rapid-fire celebration of perceived conservative wins, from delivering long-promised Benghazi accountability to "finally" making prescription drugs affordable, all reinforce the show’s central argument that American society, faith, and economy are on the rebound under Trump’s second term. The episode blends policy discussion with stinging mockery of left-wing narratives, offering humor, patriotism, and a dismissive stance towards claims of voter suppression and institutional injustice. The mood is triumphant, brash, and unabashedly partisan, intended both to rally the conservative base and ridicule Democratic opposition at every turn.