The Rob Carson Show — "From Prince Andrew to Plan B: Trump Reloaded"

Date: February 20, 2026
Host: Rob Carson | Selected Guests: Cory DeAngelis (Heritage Foundation), John Solomon (Just the News), Doug Schoen (Democratic strategist), Carl Higby (Newsmax), Jim Gossett (comedian)

Overview

This lively episode of The Rob Carson Show explores pressing issues in politics, education, and culture with Rob’s trademark blend of humor and conservative insights. Rob recaps his encounters at CPAC, discusses election integrity and the ongoing fallout from Trump-era tariffs, and unpacks breaking headlines like Prince Andrew’s arrest in the Epstein scandal. The episode is heavy on election commentary, sharp satire, and pointed interviews — notably with Cory DeAngelis on school choice and John Solomon on intelligence community investigations. In classic Rob fashion, the tone is energetic, irreverent, and deeply skeptical of Democratic leadership.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Rob’s CPAC Adventures & Political Commentary

• CPAC Reflections:
  • Rob describes touring the CPAC building and meeting conservative notables like Caroline Levitt and Kash Patel — humorously recounting his "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" rookie moments.
    • "I'm still Mr. Smith goes to Washington, like a Metallica version of that, you know?... So I see Kash Patel walking right at me, and I blurt out because I couldn't believe it. I went, 'Kash Patel!' And I scared the crap out of him. And you don't want to scare the crap out of the FBI director, but I did.” (03:20)
  • Anecdotes about sneaking extra mints from the front desk and joking about new office coffee syrups emphasize Rob’s self-deprecating humor and outsider perspective.
• Jesse Jackson’s Passing:
  • Rob touches on the funeral, commending Jesse Jackson Jr. for calling for respectful bipartisan dialogue, contrasting it to typically politicized Democratic funerals.
    • “I thought what he said was pretty darn cool… If his life becomes a turning point in our national political discourse… Amen. I love it. I thought that was something else.” (06:33–07:12)

Election Integrity, Trump’s 2026 Outlook, and Political Rhetoric

• Jason Miller on Trump’s Credibility:
  • Miller argues that Trump’s record — from the Abraham Accords to economic growth — gives him unique credibility for a political comeback post-Biden.
    • “If there's anyone who can bring the country back from where Joe Biden left us, it's President Trump.” (08:24–09:20)
• Democratic Messaging vs. Trump:
  • Guests play and criticize a “F--- Trump” themed ad from Democratic candidate Juliana Stratton, which Doug Schoen (D) calls “abhorrent.”
    • “That ad represents the worst of what my party stands for. The profanity is wrong. Abolishing ICE is wrong. ... This approach is absolutely abhorrent, and I decry it.” (10:56–11:25)
  • Rob and guests agree that the Democrats lack a substantive positive agenda, and Rob calls for conservatives to “overwhelm the left with joy and patriotism.” (11:35)
• Election Integrity & Foreign Interference:
  • John Solomon reveals looming releases of classified evidence showing foreign interference in U.S. elections, counter to the “perfect election” narrative.
    • “The president is about to declassify a large body of evidence... It's going to show multiple foreign powers taking very specific actions, breaching certain databases and taking hostile measures in our elections.” (12:41–13:34)
  • Grand jury in Florida now investigating ex-CIA chief John Brennan for potential false testimony related to Russia collusion allegations. (14:24–15:32)
  • Rob alleges the Clinton Global Initiative was founded by Jeffrey Epstein (15:32), and asserts widespread Democrat corruption tied to Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein, and Justice Abroad

• Comedy Interlude — Prince Andrew & Bill Clinton Parody:
  • Jim Gossett’s musical comedy lampoons Andrew’s downfall and implicates Bill and Hillary Clinton in sexual misbehavior.
    • “Andy, you're a pervert and a convict, you could be. Could say the same about me and Hillary.” — Gossett as "Bill Clinton" (16:30)
• Serious Segment on Epstein Scandal:
  • Rob and Carl Higby note how UK law enforcement is pursuing Prince Andrew while U.S. authorities seem less aggressive.
    • “Why are they taking the Epstein files more seriously in England... Prince Andrew today officially became the Hunter Biden of the royal family.” (18:12)
  • Discussion of testimony by Virginia Giuffre, an alleged Epstein and Andrew victim, who reportedly died by suicide before testifying.
    • “She...committed suicide. Because what Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew made her do was too much for her to bear.” (18:55)
  • Rob rails against what he sees as the cheapening of "female flesh" and calls for justice and exposure of evil.
    • “It's remarkable...that female flesh is so cheap in so many cases, honestly is so disgusting, so thoroughly, thoroughly disgusting. ... Satan is going to be driven back into the pits of hell and hopefully this guy's going to spend the rest of his bloody life in jail.” (20:22)

Education, School Choice, and Teacher’s Union Politics

• ICE Walkouts & School Suspensions:
  • Hundreds of students suspended after school walkouts protesting ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) — administrators clarify the punishment is for truancy, not protest content. (21:57)
  • Rob introduces Cory DeAngelis (Heritage Foundation), “school choice evangelist,” to discuss the politicization of public education.
• Cory DeAngelis on Public Education’s Crisis:
  • Post-COVID, parents are demanding new options due to perceived leftist activism in schools (DEI, gender identity, anti-ICE protests).
    • “That's why homeschooling has at least doubled since 2019, after parents saw the insanity through remote learning during the COVID era. ... The teachers unions have exposed themselves as being nothing more than a far left arm of the Democrat party.” (23:30–25:02)
  • DeAngelis asserts that the AFT spends nearly all political contributions on Democrats and calls the union a “money laundering operation.” Misspelling “fascism” in a union resolution is highlighted to lampoon their seriousness. (25:43)
  • With more conservative and bipartisan adoption of school choice, Cory claims there’s a shift away from public school “hostage holding.”
    • “Trump's big beautiful bill...a nationwide federal school choice program in the form of a tax credit. ... 27 states have already opted in to go along with Trump's school choice plan.” (25:43–27:37)
  • Ballot initiative in Washington state could prohibit boys in girls sports and enhance parental rights; teachers unions spending fiercely to oppose. (28:21)
    • “If we can win in deep blue Washington, that's going to put the left on defense all across the country.” (28:21)
• Rob on Cultural Creep:
  • Rob traces the evolution of activism in schools, from changing pronouns to “BLM” to “psyop of transgender nonsense,” asserting it is a “social contagion.” (27:37)

Trump’s Tariffs and “Plan B”

• Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs:
  • The Supreme Court finds Trump’s tariffs “illegal,” but the show spotlights Trump’s new workaround, as explained by a White House official (32:11–33:23):
    • New tariffs under alternative authorities (section 232/301); imposition of a 10% global tariff under section 122.
    • "I love it. I knew something was going to happen. I knew that they had a plan and lo and behold, they had a plan." (33:23)
  • Rob speculates that, thanks to increased revenue, Americans earning under $500,000 might soon pay no income tax — an example of his hyperbolic optimism. (34:30)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Political Division & Satire

• Rob on Democratic Party Division:
  • "The Democrat party is splittered. 80, 20, 80% love the country. ... 20% are the people who are in charge who want to continue the gravy train, the corruption, the nonsense..." (11:25)
• On Overcoming the Left:
  • "We've got to do everything we can to win these midterms. Overwhelm them. Overwhelm them like we did with Kamala Harris in November of 2024. We can do it, okay?..." (11:35)

Hyperbolic and Comedic Rants

• "Honestly, who cares? Clean up your ass." — on diversity posturing in D.C. Water management during a Potomac River sewage spill (38:30)
• On “crazy cat lady of the day”:
  • Rob features an unhinged social media clip and remarks, "If you just say these things, you're crazy. If you put them on social media, you're certifiable," lampooning the extremes of social media rage (40:28–41:13).

On American Identity and Patriotism

• "God bless America as founded. Donald Trump, he's making this country great again. You freaking awesome people. I love you so much. And until Monday, do not catch the stupid..." (final minute)

Timestamps of Important Segments

• 03:20 — CPAC stories and Rob’s starstruck moments
• 06:33–07:12 — Jesse Jackson Jr. clip on unity at his father’s funeral
• 08:24–09:20 — Jason Miller on Trump’s strengths for 2026
• 10:56–11:25 — Doug Schoen denounces Democrat “F Trump” campaign ad
• 12:41–13:34 — John Solomon reveals impending declassification of foreign election interference evidence
• 14:24–15:32 — Ongoing investigation into John Brennan’s Russia-related testimony
• 16:30 — Jim Gossett’s “Prince Andrew & Bill Clinton” parody song
• 18:12–20:22 — Prince Andrew’s arrest, Epstein case fallout
• 21:57–23:30 — ICE protest suspensions, start of Cory DeAngelis interview
• 23:30–29:32 — DeAngelis on school choice, union politics, and Washington ballot initiatives
• 32:11–33:23 — Trump’s “Plan B” tariff announcement and implications

Closing Note

For listeners seeking a fast-paced, punchy conservative take on the latest political and cultural controversies, this episode offers a broad survey — from school choice wars to international scandals — always with a comedic edge and plenty of memorable zingers. The show’s structure laces Rob’s opinionated narrative with sharp interviews and timely satire, intended both to entertain and to energize the base heading into a heated election year.