The Rob Carson Show: "Jelly Roll Saves the Grammys"

Date: February 2, 2026
Podcast: The Rob Carson Show (Newsmax Radio)
Episode Theme: A satirical yet fiery breakdown of the 2026 Grammy Awards, virtue signaling in pop culture, political commentary, and a deep-dive interview on current national security, immigration, and global politics.

Overview

On this episode, Rob Carson blends humor and pointed political critique to analyze the latest Grammy Awards, calling out celebrity virtue signaling and the event’s perceived disconnect with everyday Americans. The standout moment, according to Carson, is country star Jelly Roll’s heartfelt speech, which he frames as a breath of authenticity amid what he sees as Hollywood hypocrisy.

The show transitions from Grammy commentary to sharp perspectives on immigration, alleged government corruption, and the state of the Democratic Party. The second half brings an in-depth interview with Lt. Col. Tony Schaefer, who discusses issues of election integrity, foreign influence, and potential reckonings for figures implicated in the "Russiagate" controversy.

Carson's style is irreverent, occasionally abrasive, and always intensely partisan—combining parody, personal anecdotes, and listener engagement.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Grammy Awards Recap & Cultural Satire

• Disdain for Hollywood Elite
  Carson launches into a withering summary of the Grammys, mocking many of the stars and their political statements.

  • Targets include Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Trevor Noah.

• Virtue Signaling Criticism
  Carson criticizes stars for "virtue signaling" on issues like immigration and social justice while enjoying immense privilege.

  • [02:37] "You live in a $14 million mansion on stolen land. Would you invite any illegals to come and live in you and your fourteen million dollar mansion? Of course not." — Rob Carson

• Generational Disconnect
  Lampooning statements from artists like Olivia Dean, Carson belittles what he calls naive takes on immigration and history.

  • [03:53] "Yeah, yippee skippy. I'm the grandson of an immigrant. What the hell? Really? Who gives a crap?" — Rob Carson

• Boycott of Super Bowl
  Carson proclaims his disengagement from the NFL and Super Bowl due to perceived politicization.

• Trevor Noah & Media Critique
  Skewering Grammy host Trevor Noah, Carson riffs on declining award show ratings and perceived left-wing bias in media.

• Jelly Roll’s Speech: A Ray of Authenticity
  Carson highlights country singer Jelly Roll’s acceptance speech as an outlier—marked by gratitude, humility, and faith.

  • [09:55–10:58]
    "First of all, Jesus, I hear you. And I'm listening, Lord. ... There was a moment in my life that all I had was a bible this big and a radio the same size and a 6 by 8 foot cell. ... Jesus is for everybody. Jesus is not owned by one political party. Jesus is not owned by no music label. Jesus is Jesus. And anybody can have a relationship with him. I love you, Lord." — Jelly Roll

  • Carson on Jelly Roll:
    [10:58] "He just destroyed everything else that was said at that miserable award ceremony last night." — Rob Carson

Political & Demographic Shifts

• Population & Political Trends
  Carson and guests review trends in population migration from blue to red states, attributing this to failed Democratic policies.

  • [14:28] "People are leaving Democrat states because they're crap holes. That's why they're leaving Maryland..." — Rob Carson

• Democratic Party & Immigration
  David Sacks explains how illegal immigrants affect congressional apportionment and why Democrats support sanctuary policies.

  • [12:56] "Illegal immigrants are a vital part of their power base... Illegal aliens count towards the census... blue states are expected to lose nine House seats and electoral votes because of the changing population numbers." — David Sacks

• Protests and Social Unrest
  South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem discusses organized, well-funded protests and the challenge of protecting law enforcement.

  • [15:21] "We see a very organized, well funded campaign of violent protests against our law enforcement officers..." — Kristi Noem
  • [16:12] "We stopped so many dangerous people from perpetuating violence and have gotten those terrorist threats and criminals out of our country before they had the chance to do something that would have devastated families." — Kristi Noem

Deep-Dive: Government Corruption & National Security (Lt. Col. Tony Schaefer Interview)

• Russiagate, Brennan, and Comey
  Lt. Col. Tony Schaefer lays out evidence tying Obama-era officials to the Russia collusion probe "hoax."

  • [19:14–20:54] "John Brennan and Jim, James Comey, both together, along with Susan Rice, were able to construct this complete fiction... To me, this needs to be a full court press to put John. John Brennan, James Comey, and Susan Rice in prison." — Tony Schaefer

• Failures of Government Accountability
  Carson and Schaefer discuss why prior investigations (Mueller, Durham, Barr) failed to impose real consequences.

  • [21:32] "They were all in on the collusion for purposes of trying to protect the bureaucracy, to protect the institutions, not to get to justice... They were there to clear it up, clean it up, hide it, and make it go away..." — Tony Schaefer

• Trump Team: Internal Sabotage
  Schaefer explains how even pro-Trump insiders blocked information from reaching the President.

  • [24:39] "Our own side, to a certain level, was involved in this, and that's what we have to fix as well." — Tony Schaefer

• Future Accountability and Election Probes
  Schaefer hints at imminent moves by Trump to revisit election fraud and foreign influence—specifically referencing Venezuela and Maduro.

  • [25:36] "One of the things he's talked about and we're seeing it right now, is going back and relooking the 2020 fraud and cheating... you'll see a lot more on that over the next few weeks." — Tony Schaefer

Foreign Policy Rapid-Fire

• Iran Negotiations
  Schaefer is optimistic the threat of military force is curtailing bad behavior by Iran without direct action.

  • [28:50] "I don't believe in torture, but I do believe that the threat of torture can be used very effectively because it's always the threat that's often more effective than the use." — Tony Schaefer

• Venezuela and Cuba
  The discussion turns to the possible fall of the Maduro regime and optimism about real democratic elections returning to Venezuela and, one day, a free Cuba.

  • [32:26] "It'll become the jewel of the Caribbean. People will all want to be going down there. It'll be amazing." — Tony Schaefer

• Domestic Turmoil and Summer Forecast
  Carson and Schaefer warn of increased unrest ahead of the 2026 elections—citing organized protests and the need for vigilance.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Celebrity Activism:

  • "Virtue signal and you think it gives you a level of importance that otherwise you would not have because you're not very important." — Rob Carson [02:37]

• On American Identity:

  • "We are all sons and daughters of immigrants. ... But these idiots at the Grammys act like ... people only started immigrating now." — Rob Carson [02:30–03:53]

• On the Grammy Awards:

  • "The Grammy awards are the worst. Virtually unwatchable. Yeah. Agreed, agreed, agreed." — Donald Trump (read by Rob Carson) [07:19]

• On Accountability:

  • "This is republic ending stuff. People have to go to jail for this." — Rob Carson [20:54]
  • "There has to be a full court press to put John Brennan, James Comey, and Susan Rice in prison." — Tony Schaefer [19:14]

• On Jelly Roll’s Speech:

  • "Jesus is for everybody. Jesus is not owned by one political party. Jesus is not owned by no music label. ... I love you, Lord." — Jelly Roll [10:27]

• On Cuba’s Future:

  • "It'll become the jewel of the Caribbean. People will all want to be going down there. It'll be amazing." — Tony Schaefer [32:26]
  • "I won't have to pay $50 for fake Cuban cigars in Mexico anymore." — Rob Carson [32:35]

Important Timestamps

• Grammys Rant & Virtue Signaling: [00:50–06:00]
• Jelly Roll’s Full Acceptance Speech: [09:38–10:58]
• Pop. Trends & David Sacks on Apportionment: [12:56–13:43]
• Democratic Party Migration Crisis/Noem Interview: [15:21–16:31]
• Lt. Col. Tony Schaefer Interview (collusion, accountability, Trump team sabotage): [18:44–25:27]
• Predicting 2026 Political Fallout, foreign policy: [25:54–32:35]

Tone & Style

• Bold, satirical, and unapologetically conservative.
• Combines sharp political critique with pop culture skewering.
• Uses humor, hyperbole, and direct appeals to audience for impact.
• Blends news, analysis, and personal storytelling.

Conclusion

This Rob Carson Show episode is a fast-paced, combative, and humor-tinged political commentary—using the Grammy Awards as a springboard for broader criticisms of media, celebrity activism, and Democratic leadership. The interview with Tony Schaefer provides a window into MAGA-world perspectives on deep-state allegations, election integrity, and the future of U.S. foreign policy. Despite the partisan bravado, the episode’s emotional high point is country singer Jelly Roll’s sincere Grammy acceptance—an example, for Carson, of the cultural authenticity he feels America sorely needs.