The Rob Carson Show – “Hockey Glory, SCOTUS Fury”
Date: February 23, 2026
Podcast: Newsmax Podcasts

Episode Overview

In this lively episode, Rob Carson combines his trademark humor with pointed political commentary to celebrate Team USA’s stunning Olympic hockey victories and dissect the week’s hottest political stories. Themes of American pride, cultural division, and Supreme Court controversy course throughout, as Carson relishes the “glorious” gold medals for men’s and women’s hockey, examines political reactions to patriotic displays, and critiques Democratic leadership on multiple fronts. He also addresses the latest Supreme Court tariffs ruling, provides updates on threats against Donald Trump, and comments on the “red state boom.”

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. USA Olympic Hockey Triumph (02:28–16:00)

• Historic Hockey Victories

  • Both the men’s and women’s teams won gold, each defeating Canada in dramatic overtime matches. Carson hearkens back to the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” and describes the wins as “karma” and “good for America in its 250th year.”
  • “Isn’t it just crazy that the men’s hockey team and the women’s hockey team both won against Canada in overtime this year? Unbelievable.” – Rob Carson (03:15)

• Donald Trump’s Reaction & Invitation

  • Playing direct audio of Donald Trump calling to congratulate the teams and inviting them to attend the State of the Union, which the Democratic Party plans to boycott.
  • “The Democrat Party so butthurt about everything, so anti-Trump about everything. Even when it’s enormously positive…they’re putting together an idiotic display.” – Rob Carson (05:30)

• Locker Room Celebrations & Masculinity

  • Trump’s call to the locker room is replayed, with Carson mocking the outrage over Cash Patel (FBI Director) joining celebrations and “swigging beers” with the team.
  • “They want men to be women and women to be men. So they’re all upset Cash Patel swigging beers…the media is so concerned.” – Rob Carson (10:10)
  • Cash Patel responds: “Greatest country on earth and greatest sport on earth. Boom.” (11:00)

• Player Highlight: Jack Hughes

  • Hughes played through two broken teeth and expressed immense pride in representing the USA.
  • “I love the USA. This was such an incredible game to grind out…The USA hockey brotherhood is so strong.” – Jack Hughes (11:55)

• National Anthem Moment

  • Carson describes the emotional weight, with both teams singing the anthem in tears—“None of them kneeled. It was glorious.” (15:40)

2. Political Fallout & State of the Union (08:24–19:12)

• Democratic Boycott of State of the Union

  • Carson repeatedly mocks the Democrats for planning to boycott, calling them “petulant children.”
  • “Put both the men’s and women’s Olympic hockey teams in [the Democrats’] seats tomorrow.” (29:05)

• Culture Wars & Masculinity

  • Critique of Democrats as “anti-masculinity,” shaming men for being men, and promoting “nonsense” ideology.

• Touching Moment: Johnny Goudreau’s Family Honor (17:15–19:00)

  • The men’s team honored the late Johnny Goudreau (killed by a drunk driver in 2024) by bringing his children on the ice.
  • “Those kids are going to remember that moment when they’re older…one of the most beautiful things that happened yesterday.” – Rob Carson (18:40)
  • Katie Goudreau: “Jersey really meant a lot…and then when they went and got Johnny on his second birthday and Noah, it truly meant the world to us.” (18:00)

3. Supreme Court Tariffs Ruling & Trump’s Power (19:05–33:15)

• SCOTUS Decision Discussion

  • Carson summarizes the recent Supreme Court decision limiting Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for tariffs but argues the ruling ultimately strengthens Trump.
  • “Turns out, though, they may have actually made Donald Trump even more powerful.” (20:08)
  • Clips from President Trump, Stephen Miller, and Governor Mike Braun explain that other legal avenues (e.g., Section 232) will sustain tariffs.

• Song Parody: “F Around and Find Out”

  • Jim Gossett performs a parody highlighting Trump’s persistence and vow to keep tariffs, mocking Democratic hopes to roll them back. (28:40)

4. Red State Boom vs. Blue State Decline (33:30–38:40)

• Population Shifts

  • Carson details state-by-state data: population is booming in Trump-won “red states” (Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona), while blue states see outmigration.
  • “It’s not just a red state boom…we’re looking at what I would dare call a blue state depression.” (35:24)

• Democratic Policies and Increased Taxes

  • List of new taxes passed in Virginia since Democrats gained control: local sales taxes, property taxes on electric goods, fantasy football tax, gym membership tax, etc.
  • “There are no moderate Democrats. They’re going to screw you over no matter where you are.” (38:40)

5. Threats Against Trump & Political Violence (44:15–54:45)

• Recent Assassination Attempt at Mar-a-Lago

  • News recap: Another attempt on Trump’s life as an armed man tried to breach Mar-a-Lago, raising alarms over “rhetoric” and “mania” on the left.
  • “Democrat Party has been doing it for a decade. They whip people into a lather of frenzy…If you convince people of an absurdity, they will commit atrocities.” – Rob Carson (46:09)
  • Lara Trump: “It took my father-in-law actually being shot in Butler, Pennsylvania for Biden to come out at the time and say maybe the rhetoric is a little too hot.” (50:20)

• Tim Miller (former Secret Service) on Youth and Radicalization

  • “It’s really clear to me that what’s happening now is a true crisis of culture…something’s changed now.” (52:00)
  • “What is happening that’s changing our young people to turn against our country? Indoctrination, that’s all you need to know.” (52:55)

6. Concluding Themes: Good vs. Evil & Parties’ Motivations (54:50-end)

• Battle of Worldviews
  • Carson frames current political strife as “a battle of good and evil,” with patriotism on one side and “grievance” and “welfare state” politics on the other.
  • Julian Epstein: “The left operates a great deal on emotion…the right is increasingly operating on facts.” (56:55)
  • “If you believe that this is the greatest place on earth…you’re going to want to support it. But this ideology on the left is all about highlighting to our young people what’s wrong.” – Rob Carson (54:58)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On celebrating the hockey team:
  • “Oh my god, it’s so glorious…we’re gonna celebrate America tomorrow night, man. You are gonna be on the outside looking in. Nobody cares about you.” – Rob Carson (07:10)
• Jack Hughes on patriotism:
  • “I love my teammates. It’s unbelievable. The USA hockey brotherhood is so strong…so proud to be American today.” – Jack Hughes (11:55)
• On State of the Union boycott:
  • “Democrat Party is going to be on the outside looking in once again…just looking small, shriveling up and lashing out at us.” – Rob Carson (16:00)
• On Supreme Court tariffs ruling:
  • “Remarkable. And it was a remarkable emotional day.” – Rob Carson (30:45)
• Lara Trump on assassination attempt:
  • “We can’t operate like this. This stuff isn’t okay…it took my father-in-law actually being shot…for Biden to say maybe the rhetoric is a little too hot.” – Lara Trump (50:15)
• Tim Miller on young men:
  • “It’s really clear to me that what’s happening now is a true crisis of culture.” – Tim Miller (52:00)
• Carson’s conclusion:
  • “We are the reaction to the action of evil…These whiny 20% of Democrats are going to be left in the dustbin of history.” (15:55)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |---------------------------------------------|---------------| | Opening – Olympic Hockey Wins & Trump Call | 02:28–09:05 | | Masculinity, Locker Room, Cash Patel | 10:10–12:30 | | Jack Hughes Interview & Anthem | 11:55–15:40 | | Honoring Johnny Goudreau’s Family | 17:15–19:00 | | SCOTUS Tariffs Ruling & Song Parody | 19:05–28:55 | | Red State Boom/Blue State Decline | 33:30–38:40 | | Political Violence/Assassination Attempts | 44:15–54:45 | | Tim Miller/Youth Radicalization | 52:00–54:00 | | Conclusion: Good vs. Evil, Parties’ Motivations | 54:50–end |

Tone and Language

Carson’s energetic, often irreverent tone persists throughout, mixing parody, cultural references, and biting sarcasm. He positions the show as a defense of American values against “the left,” using vivid anecdotes, sports triumphs, and political drama to rally his audience.

Summary Use:
This episode is filled with keen political observations, high-energy sports celebration, and cultural commentary, providing detailed play-by-play for anyone seeking to grasp conservative viewpoints around the triumphs and tensions of early 2026 America.