The Rob Carson Show: From Mar-a-Lago to Melbourne

Episode Air Date: December 16, 2025
Host: Rob Carson
Guest Highlights: John Solomon, Shane from Australia, David Marcus, Chad Wolf

Overview

This episode of "The Rob Carson Show" moves briskly from Rob’s reflections on his journey to Washington, the latest on the Mar-a-Lago investigation, economic news, critiques of electric vehicles and government policies, into a lively international segment on Australia's security crisis, and finishes with robust takes on immigration, media, and political culture wars. Featuring signature humor, pointed commentary, and notable guests, Rob ties together events from Mar-a-Lago to Melbourne to illustrate political and cultural turbulence in the U.S. and abroad.

Key Topics & Insights

1. Rob's Personal Reflections and Show Updates

Time: 03:00–06:00

• Rob discusses his move from Kansas to Washington D.C.—described as a "gamble" and a challenging year, but one driven by purpose: “I wanted to be a part of history here… I wanted you to witness this with me." (04:12)
• Credits Chris Ruddy of Newsmax with changing his life: “If I were still selling cars, I would have already drunk myself to death… so he saved my life.” (06:32)
• Teases upcoming show innovations: more video podcasting, guest appearances, and expanded platforms.

2. Mar-a-Lago, Trump, and FBI “Weaponization”

Time: 06:45–11:30

• Rob dives into the breaking news that the DOJ/FBI allegedly lacked probable cause for the Mar-a-Lago raid:
  • Cites internal FBI memos suggesting the raid was politically motivated.
  • Calls for accountability: “I want some people to go to jail." (07:15)
  • Connects distrust in institutions to broader cultural disillusionment: “I couldn’t believe the FBI that you and I grew up thinking was without reproach... Turns out, not so much. Corrupt as hell.” (09:22)
• Predicts Congressional fireworks as new documents surface for Grassley, Jordan, and Jack Smith’s testimony.

3. Economic and Holiday Retail Outlook

Time: 12:00–15:30

• Celebrates positive jobs and wage growth:
  • “October and November…job jobs report… November’s number comes in at 64,000… up 3.5% year over year. That ain’t bad.” (13:12)
• Consumer confidence up for the holidays despite lingering economic anxiety.
  • “Retail has to have happy little Christians going out and buying Christmas presents. Otherwise, they fail…say freaking Christmas.” (14:10)

4. Electric Vehicle Critique & Ford’s F-150 Lightning

Time: 15:32–18:52

• Takes a comedic but critical look at Ford’s F-150 Lightning and EV mandates:
  • Shares a conversation with an F-150 Lightning owner who admits range plummets when hauling or in the cold. (16:40)
  • “You don’t buy a Ford F150 Lightning because they’re for posers… Ford announced it took a $19.5 billion hit… will scrap the F150 Lightning.” (17:41)
  • Mocks federal EV policies: “How about a gas powered vehicle with an electric generator, you idiots.” (18:15)

5. Economic Prognosis for 2025-2026

Time: 19:00–22:40

• Guest Scott Bessen predicts robust GDP growth and lower deficit into 2026:
  • “We’re still going to finish the year at probably 3 to 3.5% GDP… Unbelievable. With a shrinking budget deficit.” (19:47)
  • “You ain’t seen nothing like what’s going to happen in 2026… it’s going to make Ronald Reagan’s revolution look like farting in an F5 hurricane.” (21:00)

6. Australia, Immigration, and Social Cohesion (Guest: Shane from Down Under)

Time: 23:00–33:00

• Plays a fiery soundbite from Aussie MP Bob Katter demanding stronger cultural assimilation.
• Shane, an Australian behavioral science expert, recounts a dramatic shift in Australia:
  • Massive immigration (2 million arrivals in a few years, over a million “foreign aliens”) strains the system.
  • "We've got a major problem with the forces that be…controlling this country…How many are foreign agents or sleeper agents ready to go off?" (25:47)
• Both Rob and Shane lament a loss of national character and the dangers of unchecked benevolence.
  • Shane: “We were fundamental in changing World War I and II…after the war, everybody used to have a gun…good governance.” (30:10)
• Shared faith and values: “Isn’t it funny, Rob, that we still celebrate a man who taught us peace, love and forgiveness? In this world now… it’s more needed than ever, isn’t it?” (29:35)
• Rob: “I do believe we’ve hit a breaking point and it’s time to fight back. God bless you, my friend.” (32:30)

7. Immigration, Refugee Policy, and Systemic Abuse

Time: 33:10–42:45

• Criticizes U.S. refugee policy, focusing on alleged welfare fraud and failures of assimilation.
  • "Democrats invite terrorists from all over the world…let them steal our benefits, enjoy our schools, overrun our hospitals, vote in our elections…" (33:55)
• David Marcus comments: “Immigrants want to be Americans…Refugees are told ‘come over here for a while, live by your own standards.’ That’s not sustainable.” (36:41)
• Chad Wolf (former DHS): "You need to make sure that you’re not going to be a drain on the American people…If you can’t make it here, you should be exported to your home countries." (38:12)
• Stephen Miller quote: “Democrats have this thing called the refugee industrial complex… their job is to fly the refugees here…enroll them in every welfare benefit program imaginable.” (39:17)
• Accuses nonprofit and government agencies of creating a system that incentivizes illegal immigration and damages small-town America.

8. Media Manipulation & Donald Trump vs. BBC

Time: 43:00–48:30

• Trump announces his lawsuit against the BBC for using AI-edited audio to misrepresent his Jan. 6th words:
  • Trump: “They put words in my mouth I never said... They actually put terrible words in my mouth... I hope he gets a big settlement from the BBC.” (44:05)
• Rob criticizes legacy media for doctored clips and misinformation around Jan. 6.
  • “They bastardized what they do… CBS edited Kamala Harris to make her look not like an idiot, CNN covered for Joe Biden’s obvious mental decline.”
• Recounts how Trump’s actual Jan. 6th video was “suppressed” by social media and TV networks:
  • Actual quote from Trump: “You have to go home now. We have to have peace. We have to have law and order. We have to respect our great…” (46:10)
• Rob: “We’ve had to eat this frickin bullcrap for years…But look at what you’re sowing now. You are reaping what you sow.” (47:00)

9. Anti-Semitism, The American Left, and Gold

Time: 49:00–52:00

• Rob flags anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric on the left, contrasting their tolerance for such views with their condemnation of Trump.
• Brief note on surging gold and silver prices: “Gold today: $4,308…If you would have told me last year… I would have said ‘really, that would be remarkable.’” (50:45)

Memorable Quotes and Moments

• On Mar-a-Lago/FBI:
  “I want some people to go to jail… the FBI that you and I grew up thinking was without reproach… Turns out, not so much. Corrupt as hell.” (07:15, 09:22)

• On Christmas and Retail:
  “Retail has to have happy little Christians going out and buying Christmas presents. Otherwise, they fail…say freaking Christmas.” (14:10)

• On F-150 Lightning/EVs:
  “You don’t buy a Ford F150 Lightning because they’re for posers… Ford announced it took a $19.5 billion hit… will scrap the F150 Lightning.” (17:41)

• On Australia's Massacre & Immigration (Shane):
  “We've got a major problem with the forces that be…controlling this country…How many are foreign agents or sleeper agents ready to go off?” (25:47)
  "Isn’t it funny… we still celebrate a man who just taught us peace, love and forgiveness… it’s more needed than ever." (29:35)

• On U.S. Immigration/Refugee Policy (Chad Wolf):
  “If you want to come to the country… make sure you’re not going to be a drain on the American people… If you can’t make it here, you should be exported to your home countries.” (38:12)

• On Media/Jan. 6:
  “They actually put terrible words in my mouth… I hope he gets a big settlement from the BBC.” (44:05)
  “We’ve had to eat this frickin bullcrap for years…But look at what you’re sowing now. You are reaping what you sow.” (47:00)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Section | Timestamp | |--------------------------------------------|---------------| | Personal Reflections/Show Update | 03:00–06:00 | | Mar-a-Lago/FBI "Weaponization" | 06:45–11:30 | | Economic/Jobs/Holiday Shopping | 12:00–15:30 | | EV Critiques/F-150 Lightning Segment | 15:32–18:52 | | 2025–26 Economic Forecast (Scott Bessen) | 19:00–22:40 | | Australia/Bondi Massacre (Shane) | 23:00–33:00 | | Immigration & Refugee Complex | 33:10–42:45 | | Trump Sues BBC/Media Manipulation | 43:00–48:30 | | Anti-Semitism & Gold Prices | 49:00–52:00 |

Tone and Language

• Humorous and irreverent: Signature Rob Carson wit, often with comedic asides, pop-culture references, and blunt language (“farting in an F5 hurricane”).
• Opinionated and combative: Directly calls out political enemies, mainstream media, and “woke nonsense.”
• Conversational and inclusive: Engages “well-informed audience,” invites listeners to share, and acknowledges the struggles and joys of everyday Americans.

Conclusion

A packed and energetic episode, "From Mar-a-Lago to Melbourne" captures Rob's unique blend of news, humor, guest insight, and political activism. The show spotlights controversies and social issues spanning the U.S. to Australia, punctuated with memorable lines, spirited interviews, and bold predictions for 2026.

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