The Rob Carson Show

Episode: How Media Lies Are Hurting America
Air Date: September 17, 2025
Host: Rob Carson
Guest: Dr. Tom Borelli (Newsmax)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show dives into the impact of what Carson describes as pervasive misinformation and bias in American media, particularly focusing on coverage of political violence and conservative figures. With humor and pointed commentary, Carson and guest Tom Borelli discuss the fallout from the murder of Charlie Kirk, media portrayals of right-wing movements, and the consequences of propaganda both domestically and historically. The conversation is seasoned with parody songs and cultural commentary, capturing Carson's signature blend of sarcasm and serious analysis.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Decline of Media Credibility and Late Night Television

• Carson opens with nostalgia for Johnny Carson and criticism of modern late-night hosts, particularly Jimmy Kimmel.
  • Rob shares a personal anecdote about secretly watching Johnny Carson as a child and praises past late-night icons for their integrity compared with present-day hosts.
  • Quotes Kimmel's commentary on the Kirk murder, calling it an example of what's "killing" late-night TV:

    "Bastards like Jimmy Kimmel... He's killed late night." (04:09)

  • Expresses admiration for Greg Gutfeld as the current leader in late night:

    "Gutfeld is now the late night in our home. He's doing a great job." (06:11)

2. Rampant Media Bias and Political Propaganda

• The hosts lambast what they see as relentless left-wing propaganda.
  • Carson accuses media and Democrats of vilifying conservatives for years, stoking division, and inciting violence through rhetoric:

    "After an entire decade of calling us MAGA fascists, enemies of democracy... Of course, this was the plan." (07:53)

  • Tom Borelli references historical propaganda:

    "Propaganda works. Unfortunately, it does. It worked in Nazi Germany in the 30s. They turned one group of people against another..." (23:46)

  • Both cite repeated claims labeling conservatives as extremists and connect this to real-world consequences, such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

3. The Kirk Assassination as a Pivotal Moment

• Charlie Kirk's murder is discussed as a 'turning point' for the conservative movement.
  • Carson and Borelli allege media complicity by downplaying motives and shifting blame, referencing attempts to obscure left-wing violence.
  • Borelli claims:

    "This continual propaganda had an impact and caused the assassination of Charlie Kirk." (22:50)

  • Carson frames Kirk as a martyr whose death catalyzes a global populist and faith movement:

    "Charlie Kirk is a martyr in every sense. And martyrs, they are remembered in a massive fashion." (33:50)

4. Conservative Satire and Parody as a Cultural Weapon

• Humor, parody songs, and satire are deployed to underscore conservative viewpoints.
  • Carson features parody songs skewering Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Adam Schiff, using musical interludes to cut through political tension.
  • Example song lyrics about Crockett:

    "Jasmine, Jasmine Crockett crazy as she can be / She’s a racist from state / Full of anger, full of hate…" (15:36)

  • Parody about Adam Schiff:

    "Cash Patel put pencil neck in his place / Called him a fraud right to his face and a disgrace to the U.S. Senate." (37:19)

5. Critique of Government Agencies and Accountability

• Discussion of FBI standards and the Justice Department's role in political targeting.
  • Carson and Borelli support Cash Patel’s congressional testimony against Adam Schiff and FBI hiring standards.

    "If you can't do the pull ups, you ain't gonna be an FBI agent. So how about STFU?" (18:58)

  • Chuck Grassley’s investigation into FBI scrutiny of conservative groups, including Turning Point USA, is highlighted as evidence of institutional bias.
  • Borelli and Carson demand accountability and prosecution for what they describe as DOJ and FBI abuses:

    "I got to tell you, I want people to go to jail for these abuses and usurpation style." (32:10)

6. The Spiritual and Moral Element

• Religious undertones and appeals to faith are woven throughout.
  • Carson notes the solace found in prayer and religious gathering following Kirk’s death and denounces left-wing dismissal of “thoughts and prayers.”

    "People are going back to God, going back to faith, because without it, we're lost." (27:34)

7. International Implications: Populism and Conservative Movements

• The global impact of conservative resurgence is speculated upon.
  • Carson suggests a conservative wave in Great Britain and the U.S. could bolster traditional values and repel ‘evil’ on a world stage:

    "If you get America and Great Britain as founded back into its founding principles, evil will suffer because of it." (25:27)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On media and propaganda:

  "They think we're stupid. I almost got a little eff in front of that. They're stupid because there's no other way that they could continue with this." – Tom Borelli (22:27)

• On arguing with political opponents:

  "I'm not going to argue with these people because it's like, oddly, it's like arguing with a toddler, a very dangerous toddler. It's like arguing with a toddler playing with a .45 that's fully loaded." – Rob Carson (23:46)

• On historical comparisons:

  "That's Joseph Goebbels. That's Goebbels, Ben. That's Goebbels." – Rob Carson (24:26)

• On Kirk’s legacy:

  "He was so effective in what he did, because a man who was so young, he knew there was a void on college campuses, and he went out and he executed that plan to a tremendous degree." – Tom Borelli (33:30)

• On the response to violence:

  "What I've seen is prayer services. I think a large group of people said the rosary out there in Arizona outside the Turning Point building. This is what we're seeing." – Tom Borelli (26:58)

• On exposure of left-wing celebration of violence:

  "I was shocked to see medical doctors, educators, people in law enforcement, nurses coming out celebrating Kirk assassination." – Tom Borelli (35:16)

Key Timestamps

• [04:09] – Carson quotes and criticizes Jimmy Kimmel’s comments on the Kirk murder.
• [07:53] – Carson on decade-long vilification of conservatives as a precursor to violence.
• [13:41] – Satirical math jokes during critique of Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s remarks.
• [18:58] – Discussion of FBI physical standards and gender equality in hiring.
• [21:24] – Carson and Borelli deeply discuss media handling of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
• [22:50] – Borelli directly links propaganda to the killing of Kirk.
• [24:26] – Goebbels/Nazi Germany reference to illustrate propaganda’s power.
• [33:50] – Carson eulogizes Kirk and prophecies a global conservative awakening.
• [35:16] – Borelli shocked by professionals celebrating violence against conservatives.
• [37:19] – Parody song targeting Adam Schiff and praise for Cash Patel.

Summary Tone

The episode is marked by irreverent humor, biting satire, and unapologetic conservative outrage. Carson’s delivery ranges from personal storytelling and musical parody to impassioned political screeds, all underscored by an abiding skepticism toward mainstream media and liberal institutions. Borelli, as guest, provides analytical reinforcement and historical context. The show alternates rapidly between mockery, banter, and deadly serious commentary on violence, social division, and the role of faith in national crisis.

Conclusion

This installment of The Rob Carson Show acts as a rallying cry for conservative listeners, framing Charlie Kirk’s assassination as a transformative moment and the media as complicit in deepening national divides. Through parody, personal asides, and heated analysis, Carson and Borelli condemn what they see as coordinated propaganda efforts and urge accountability, prayer, and renewed faith in traditional values as the antidote to America’s current ills.