The Rob Carson Show — January 6th Exposed Again: Pelosi and FBI Informants

Date: October 3, 2025
Host: Rob Carson
Notable Guest: Fred Fleitz (America First Policy Institute)
Theme: A lively, critical, and humorous deep dive into new revelations about January 6th, alleged involvement of Nancy Pelosi and the FBI, broader commentary on world politics (Venezuela, the Middle East), and American cultural news.

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show focuses on recent exposés around the events of January 6th, particularly the roles played by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and FBI informants. Rob Carson, known for blending humor with conservative commentary, dives into political and cultural analysis, including segments on the future of Venezuela, critiques of socialism, updates on the Middle East, and the American socio-political climate. Rob is joined by Fred Fleitz for detailed foreign policy commentary, especially regarding the Middle East and US-Iran dynamics.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. January 6th Revisited: FBI Informants and Pelosi’s Role

• New Revelations:

  • The Justice Department report admits the FBI had at least 26 informants (Rob claims 250) on the ground at the Capitol on January 6th, many participating in illegal activity. (32:00)
  • Rob asserts that this supports the narrative that January 6th was a “setup” orchestrated by establishment actors, echoing the infamous “Reichstag fire” model.
  • Carson sharply criticizes the media’s portrayal of the event: “It was absolute bullcrap. People went to jail for a very long time, and people are going to have to be held accountable.” (Rob Carson, 30:11)

• Nancy Pelosi’s Decisions:

  • Cash Patel describes (32:16) that, as DoD chief of staff, they offered 10,000–20,000 National Guard troops, but Pelosi and DC officials declined.
  • Patel and Carson claim Pelosi was instead busy “filming a movie” during the chaos.
  • Rob bluntly concludes Pelosi’s refusal was pivotal: “If she had said yes to the National Guard… do you think January 6th would have gone different?” (Rob Carson, 33:27)

• FBI Involvement:

  • Cash Patel details how FBI agents were forced into “riot control”—something the FBI “does not do”—creating more chaos rather than quelling it.
  • “We don’t do that,” Patel says about riot control, implying a deliberate misuse of federal agents and escalation of conflict. (Cash Patel, 34:34)

• Accountability and Aftermath:

  • Rob and guests discuss the severe consequences faced by January 6th defendants, from lengthy solitary confinement to repeated transfers, painting the legal response as “filthy, rotten, corrupt, Stalinistic.” (Rob Carson, 33:27–34:56)
  • “People in those cells need to be replaced by the people who put them there.” (Rob Carson, 33:27)

2. Global Hotspots: Venezuela, Iran, the Middle East

• Venezuela’s Crisis:

  • Rob recounts food shortages so severe citizens in Caracas ate zoo animals, highlighting regime failures.
  • Predicts the end of Maduro's rule, comparing US efforts to subvert regimes unfavorable to American interests in South America. (08:50)
  • “Freedom. There’s a God movement happening worldwide… Donald Trump is leading the way.” (Rob Carson, 09:40)
  • Notes US military action against drug cartels, with Trump “officially declaring war” on them and reports of US planes near Venezuela.
  • Parody song by Jim Gossett lampoons drug boat strikes and the escalating standoff. (11:54)

• Middle East Peace Efforts:

  • Fred Fleitz Interview (21:07): Focuses on Trump’s 21-point peace plan for Hamas/Israel—deadline for Hamas, near-unanimous Arab backing.
  • Fleitz highlights the plan’s strategy: involves the Palestinian Authority, promises rebuilding, pressures radical actors.
  • “When Hamas comes out against this plan... they have no one to go to.” (Fred Fleitz, 21:44)
  • Rob marvels at the unprecedented support across the Middle East.
  • “This is happening. What we’re witnessing is extraordinary… this is remarkable stuff.” (Rob Carson, 23:47)
  • They discuss broader Iranian regime fragility and possible regime change (26:13), as well as wariness about supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles.
  • “It makes you wonder, when do we cross the line between supporting Ukraine and actually going to war with Russia?” (Fred Fleitz, 28:12)

3. Domestic Politics & Culture

• Criticism of Socialism & Communism:

  • Zoran Mandami (NYC mayoral candidate) is critiqued for espousing “democratic socialism.”
  • Rob and guests warn that historical socialist movements always promise “dignity” but deliver “equality of misery.” (17:19)
  • “They want kids to be uniformly stupid… this is the Communist Party. This is what they do.” (Rob Carson, 17:27)
  • Concerns over phasing out gifted programs, increased public housing, and class warfare rhetoric.
  • Victor Davis Hanson is quoted: Mandami “used the term ‘seize the means of production’”—directly linking to Marxist ideology. (19:13)

• Food and Lifestyle Parody:

  • Rob humorously critiques PepsiCo dropping artificial dyes (03:15), his own diet journey, and shifts toward healthier, beef-tallow chips—“They are so good. Oh, my God.”
  • Pans the ingredients in Mountain Dew Baja Blast: “Nothing should be that color.” (Rob Carson, 04:18)
  • Mocks Chelsea Clinton’s new health podcast attempt, calling her a “public health expert” only in title. (05:18)

• Societal Critique:

  • Satirical segment on the rise of “trigender” and the normalization of extreme gender identities in children’s shows.
  • “You’re insane. And it’s really sad our country devolved into this… finally return to common sense from nonsense.” (Rob Carson, 38:00)

4. Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On the January 6th Narrative:

  • “It was a Reichstag moment. It was clearly a setup.” (Rob Carson, 29:35)
  • “People went to jail for a very long time, and people are going to have to be held accountable to them.” (Rob Carson, 30:11)

• On Pelosi and the National Guard:

  • “If she had said yes to the National Guard… do you think January 6th would have gone different?” (Rob Carson, 33:27)
  • “The facts are those, plus this. Nancy Pelosi and her team were busy filming, yes, a movie on January 6.” (Cash Patel, 32:51)

• On Socialism:

  • “He effectuated equality of misery, equality of depression, equality of poverty.” (Fred Fleitz on Castro, 17:19)

• On Cultural Madness:

  • “You’re insane. And it’s really sad that our country devolved into this as part of all of the nonsense we’ve been the last few years.” (Rob Carson, 38:00)

5. Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:00–03:00] Podcast open & Rob’s event plugs, banter, healthy eating rants.
• [08:50–12:50] Venezuela update, parody song on drug boats, critique of regime change and US military intervention.
• [16:06–19:52] Critique of Zoran Mandami & socialism, Castro’s history, education policy in NYC.
• [21:07–29:05] Fred Fleitz interview: Middle East peace plan, Iran, Venezuela, Ukraine.
• [29:35–34:59] January 6th revelations: FBI informants, Pelosi, Cash Patel, legal aftermath.
• [36:00–38:50] Satirical “Who Got Stupid” segment—minimum wage in CA, gender identity topics, and cultural commentary.

Summary Conclusion

This episode blends breaking news about January 6th with wider conservative analysis on global affairs and American society, delivered in Rob Carson’s trademark mix of satire and seriousness. Interviews provide context and depth, particularly Fred Fleitz on foreign policy. Carson returns repeatedly to themes of accountability and transparency, especially regarding establishment figures, the media, and progressive ideology.

Final note: Rob signs off with invitations to upcoming live events and encouragement to “not catch the stupid,” blending humor with a call for vigilance and clarity in confronting contemporary political controversies.