Podcast Summary: The Rob Carson Show

Episode: Georgia on My Mind… and Apparently in the FBI’s Storage Unit
Date: February 3, 2026
Host: Rob Carson
Guest: Ben Weingarten (Federalist, Real Clear Investigations), Audio clips from Tom Fitton, Rudy Giuliani, John Solomon, more.
Podcast Theme: Humorous, provocative, and partisan analysis of U.S. politics—especially election integrity, government overreach, law enforcement actions, and free speech.

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show centers on the recent FBI raid in Georgia that seized 700 boxes of ballots from Fulton County, raising election integrity questions. Carson weaves a narrative of government and institutional overreach, widespread mistrust in elections, and the “censorship” of conservative voices. The show features commentary, satirical takes, audio clips of newsmakers, and an extended discussion with investigative journalist Ben Weingarten about state-level opposition to federal law enforcement in Minneapolis and broader issues of government accountability.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. Voter ID and Election Integrity (01:21–04:14)

• Carson underscores bipartisan polling that “over 80% of Americans support voter ID,” referencing Nicki Minaj’s endorsement and arguing that claims of racism are unfounded.
  • “In 2018, 76% wanted voter ID. Then 2021, 76%. Now it’s up to 83%. Democrats are losing on this issue.” (02:07)
• He asserts—without evidence—that the 2020 election was “rigged and stolen,” pointing to pre-election warnings from officials as suspicious.
  • “2020 was rigged and stolen. I could say that. Now, you see, it is pretty remarkable how we were told that you cannot say a damn thing about the elections...” (02:31)

2. The Georgia FBI Ballot Raid (04:14–11:11)

• Carson details breaking news: The FBI’s raid on a warehouse in Georgia, seizing hundreds of ballot boxes, suggesting this validates long-standing conservative concerns.
• Plays audio of Tom Fitton (Judicial Watch) and John Solomon (Just the News), who highlight that the raid was sanctioned under federal election fraud statutes.
  • “A federal magistrate confirming that people can have a reasonable belief that crimes took place in Georgia specifically.” (05:28 – Carson paraphrasing Fitton)
  • “Focus of that raid was… possible crimes related by election workers and the administration of that election in 2020.” (08:40 – John Solomon)

3. Claims of Censorship & Information Control (09:30–11:11)

• Carson rails against government “disinformation governance” in 2020–21, likening it to Stalinist censorship and decrying speech suppression regarding COVID, Hunter Biden’s laptop, and election fraud allegations.
  • “What they did to us, oh my God. In a country with the First Amendment. And they got away with it.” (10:35)

4. Rudy Giuliani’s Allegations (11:11–12:47)

• Audio clip: Giuliani claims massive ballot fraud in Georgia and Pennsylvania, alleges uninvestigated ballot printing and burning, and laments lack of transparency.
  • “We were absolutely certain that in Georgia they had a factory three blocks away from the arena in which they were printing up the ballots they needed to fix the election.” (11:33 – Giuliani)
  • “He was talking to Benny Johnson, by the way... we’ve never gotten to see the actual ballots. Now in this case…the feds have them.” (12:29 – Carson)

5. Discussion on 2020 Election Law Changes (13:23–14:38)

• Carson and his guest criticize the expansion of mail-in voting and weakening of signature verification during COVID, portraying it as a deliberate strategy to enable fraud.
  • “That’s the tell that this election was rigged and stolen as they got rid of signature verification.” (14:19)

6. Don Lemon’s Arrest & Protest at Church (17:34–20:13)

• Segment on Don Lemon’s involvement in a church protest that led to his arrest and media focus on his treatment, with calls for repercussions.
  • “It was unprecedented for a journalist to storm a church like that and terrorize the congregants... I hope, that he goes to jail with the rest of them.” (20:13)

7. Minneapolis: “Anti-Police State” & Civil Conflict (21:53–29:10)

• Interview with Ben Weingarten on Minneapolis, where Carson asserts that activist groups are stopping cars, doxing, and surveilling possible federal agents.
  • Weingarten: “They have created an anti police state... engaging in insurgency level acts here... This looks like a massive criminal conspiracy to obstruct and impede and interfere with federal law enforcement...” (23:15–24:46)
  • Carson calls the situation “almost dystopian... like Escape from New York.” (22:45)

8. Medicaid Fraud and Political Fallout (27:17–29:10)

• Claims that pandemic relief measures were abused to fund fraud and vote-buying schemes, purportedly benefiting Democratic states and campaigns.
  • “We've had massive essentially legalized money laundering and vote buying schemes...” (27:39 – Weingarten)
  • Suggests mass deportations would shift Congressional seats and threaten Democratic dominance.

9. Obama-Era Investigations & Alleged Deep State (29:10–30:00)

• Carson references Paul Sperry’s investigative work, claiming that the so-called “Russiagate” scandal is more properly “Obamagate”—that is, a coordinated effort to take down Trump.
  • Weingarten: “Yeah, it shouldn’t be called Russiagate. It should be called Obamagate... A massive conspiracy.” (29:33)

10. Satirical Segments and Outrage Commentary (32:16–36:06)

• Clips and commentary on a Georgia Democratic candidate proposing to “punish” Trump voters by revoking their internet, and a Chicago ICU nurse advocating violence and professional discrimination against conservative ICE agents and MAGA employees; both are ridiculed and condemned.
• Carson’s parody song “Cat Ladies” lampoons left-wing activists as “crazy” and “miserable,” using irreverent and mocking lyrics.
  • “You gotta be nuts. Nuts. Nuts. These Karens don’t like ICE. They often pay a price mistakes they’re making. Bye bye. You’re fired.” (36:05)

11. Trump on Fed Investigation & Democrats' “Death Spiral” (37:27–40:51)

• Clip of Trump discussing possible fraud in a $4 billion Federal Reserve renovation, vowing accountability.
  • “There’s a lot of fraud going on there. It was supposed to be like a billion dollar renovation. They spent $4 billion.” (37:32 – Trump)
• Carson ends on an upbeat call to “stay the course,” arguing Democrats are losing ground on voter ID, illegal immigration, and general public opinion.
  • “Their corruption, the reason why they've brought on all the illegals... they're seeing their house of cards disintegrate. So stay the course.” (40:17)

Notable Quotes & Moments With Timestamps

• “Americans agree with Nicki Minaj. They favor photo ID to be able to vote.” (02:25 – Carson)
• “We cannot trust the elections... 2020 was rigged and stolen. I could say that.” (02:31 – Carson)
• “They said a water main broke and then they stopped you from being able to comment about it on social media.” (04:14 – Carson)
• “A federal magistrate confirming that people can have a reasonable belief that crimes took place in Georgia specifically.” (05:28 – Carson paraphrasing Tom Fitton)
• “We were absolutely certain that in Georgia they had a factory three blocks away from the arena in which they were printing up the ballots they needed to fix the election.” (11:33 – Rudy Giuliani)
• “What they did to us... in a country with the First Amendment. And they got away with it.” (10:35 – Carson)
• “They have created an anti police state...” (23:15 – Ben Weingarten)
• “It’s a new nullification crisis when you have state and local officials who are in on it...” (24:43 – Weingarten)
• “It shouldn’t be called Russiagate. It should be called Obamagate.” (29:33 – Weingarten)
• “You gotta be nuts. Nuts. Nuts.” (36:05 – Carson parody song segment)
• “Stay the course... the Democrat party is not going to be able to steal an election. They're in the middle of a death spiral.” (40:17 – Carson)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 01:21–04:14: Voter ID discussion & polling
• 04:14–11:11: Georgia ballot raid and election fraud claims
• 11:11–12:47: Giuliani’s fraud testimony
• 13:23–14:38: Election law changes due to Covid
• 17:34–20:13: Don Lemon’s arrest and protest
• 21:53–29:10: Ben Weingarten on Minneapolis lawlessness, Medicaid fraud, political consequences
• 32:16–36:06: Satire on Democratic “punishments” and “cat ladies”
• 37:27–40:51: Trump on Fed renovation, “Democrat death spiral,” closing calls to action

Tone & Style

• Entertaining, highly partisan, blending serious accusations with sarcasm and parody.
• Passionate; at times indignant and openly mocking toward political and media adversaries.
• Frequent references to censorship, distrust in institutions, and calls for accountability.

For Listeners Who Haven’t Tuned In

This episode provides a robust snapshot of populist-conservative anxiety and outrage over election integrity issues post-2020, combined with sharp comedic asides and ridicule of political figures. Guests like Ben Weingarten provide more detailed, journalistic-style commentary on law enforcement controversies and the “sanctuary state” phenomenon. Key themes are skepticism toward official narratives, frustration with alleged censorship, and a rallying call for continued activism as the 2024 election approaches.