The Rob Carson Show

Episode: Kaitlin Bennett: Confronting the Left, One at a Time

Date: September 25, 2025
Host: Rob Carson
Guest: Kaitlin Bennett (Founder, Liberty Hangout)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show features a lively, humorous, and sometimes solemn conversation about political censorship, free speech, and “confronting the left.” Rob welcomes viral conservative activist Kaitlin Bennett, known for her bold confrontations and “woman on the street” interviews with progressive protesters. They discuss the evolving battle over speech on social media, recent violence targeting conservatives, the influence of faith, and the importance of pushing back with humor and courage.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Censorship, Retribution, and Social Media Fightbacks

Timestamps: 01:03 – 13:17

• Rob Carson’s Experience with Social Media Censorship:
  Rob shares his personal account of being banned and demonetized on various platforms for speaking out against prevailing narratives on COVID vaccines and the 2020 election. He uses satire and parody songs as a means of circumventing these restrictions.
  • “Take your jab and stick it. I won’t take this crap no more.” (Rob Carson, 03:24)
• Critique of Big Tech:
  The episode covers how Google, YouTube, and Facebook suppressed conservative voices, and the way alternatives like Rumble and DuckDuckGo emerged. Carson expresses a desire for more than apologies from these companies.
  • “I want payback for America’s Stalinistic censorship. I don’t want just apologies. I want people to pay with their fortunes and freedom.” (Rob Carson, 10:34)
• The ‘Auto-Pen’ Joe Biden Joke:
  Discusses Trump’s recent Rose Garden portraits—where a picture of an auto-pen substitutes for Joe Biden—mocking what they see as Biden’s absentee presidency.
  • “Instead of a photo of President Biden, there is a photo of an auto pen.” (Caitlin Bennett, 13:28)
  • “Is it really trolling if it’s true?” (Rob Carson, 13:53)

2. Violence Against Conservatives and “The Jezebel Curse”

Timestamps: 15:48 – 19:38

• Charlie Kirk’s Death and Alleged Targeting:
  In a somber segment, Rob and guest commentators discuss the murder of Charlie Kirk, blaming leftist rhetoric and even occult practices (a Jezebel article hiring witches on Etsy to “curse” Kirk) for fostering violence.
  • “You’re playing with fire, messing with this stuff. There actually are demons in this world.” (Megyn Kelly, 17:59)
  • “I believe in good and evil 1000%. If you do this, you’re gonna burn for it. Karma’s gonna kick your ass.” (Rob Carson, 17:21)
• Impact on Kirk’s Family and the Conservative Community:
  The incident is framed as an assault on both religious faith and the broader movement, reinforcing a call to spiritual arms.

3. Kaitlin Bennett: Confronting Ideology Face-to-Face

Timestamps: 21:14 – 37:23

Kaitlin’s Political Activism and Confrontational Style

• Defending Biological Reality in Gender Debates:
  • Kaitlin recounts a respectful but firm interaction with a transgender-identifying individual, holding her ground on biological sex issues.
    • “You’re not a woman. I want you to stay out of my spaces. You don’t belong in there.” (Kaitlin Bennett, 22:42)
    • “You were perfect the way God made you. Yes, you are a man, and you’re meant to be a man, and he did not make a mistake when he made you.” (Kaitlin Bennett, 23:14)
    • Rob praises her compassionate but uncompromising delivery, comparing her style to Charlie Kirk and referencing Rush Limbaugh’s use of “absurdity to point out the absurd.”
• Humor as a Weapon and Parental Inspiration:
  • Kaitlin credits her father for her ability to use laughter and mockery when under pressure.
    • “The way you laugh at these people when they’re mad at you is exactly the way you made me feel [as a kid].” (Kaitlin Bennett, 24:56)
• Confronting Hostility and Inspiring Others:
  • She emphasizes that her videos are not about changing the minds of the left, but about emboldening people like her.
    • “I do not care about changing minds. I just care about influencing and inspiring people who think like me to stand up for themselves.” (Kaitlin Bennett, 28:09)
    • If a protester is unreachable, she simply films the encounter for others to see.
  • On inspiration: “When I talk to young conservatives and they say, 'you’re the reason why I wanted to do this'...it’s a humbling and rewarding experience.” (Kaitlin Bennett, 28:53)

The Heightened Environment After Charlie Kirk

• Kaitlin notes taking time off after Kirk’s murder out of respect, anticipating that protests may become even more aggressive.
  • “I haven’t been out to film since Charlie was murdered, unfortunately... I wanted to take the time to pay respect to him.” (Kaitlin Bennett, 31:54)
  • “I think something I might truly have a problem with is someone saying that he deserved it to my face. I genuinely don’t know how to handle that.” (Kaitlin Bennett, 32:39)

4. Faith, Culture, and the Conservative Resurgence

Timestamps: 32:50 – 37:23

• Religious Revival in Response to Hostility:
  • Rob discusses his own return to Catholicism, tying the movement’s energy to faith.
    • “I have never felt more inspired by God and patriotic in my life.” (Rob Carson, 33:31)
  • Kaitlin observes crowded churches and increased Bible buying, seeing this as a hopeful sign.
    • “No disrespect to the Protestants listening, but being in the presence of the Eucharist, it’s the best thing that anyone could ever do.” (Kaitlin Bennett, 34:29)
• Legacy and Inspiration from Charlie Kirk’s Death:
  • Both highlight the rallying effect of Kirk’s murder, forecasting a new wave of engagement, especially among women.
    • “They have no idea what they’ve done for the young [in] this country.” (Kaitlin Bennett, 36:21)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Biden’s “Auto-Pen” Portrait:
  “No, no, no. Standing in front of Independence Hall and calling half the country ‘back a fascist, an enemy of democracy’, going on vacation 40% of the time and having dementia, those are beneath the office.”
  – Rob Carson, 13:40

• On Dangerous Cultural Trends:
  “You’re playing with fire, messing with this stuff... It’s literally evil. Second, this is what I want you all and the people at Jezebel and Etsy to know: Erica and Charlie Kirk heard about these curses. And that news genuinely rattled Erica in particular.”
  – Megyn Kelly, 17:59

• On the Purpose of Activism:
  “I just care about influencing and inspiring people who think like me to stand up for themselves.”
  – Kaitlin Bennett, 28:09

• On Religious Revival:
  “I know so many people that have never bought a Bible that said they’re 50-something years old. They bought their first Bible.”
  – Kaitlin Bennett, 34:14

Important Segment Timestamps

| Time | Segment | |-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:03–06:55 | Rob’s monologue and parody on censorship; “Take Your Jab and Stick It” song | | 10:34–13:17 | Rob’s Substack essay on social media retribution | | 15:48–19:38 | Jezebel, curses, and the response to Charlie Kirk’s murder | | 21:14–24:56 | Bennett’s viral street interview on gender and her approach explained | | 28:09–29:14 | Discussing the goal of activism—“not changing minds, but inspiring allies” | | 31:54–32:50 | Bennett on safety and stepping back after Kirk’s murder | | 32:50–37:23 | Rob and Bennett discuss faith revival and cultural change after Kirk’s assassination| | 37:23–38:43 | Ending banter, promo for Liberty Hangout and podcast wrap-up |

Where to Find More

• Kaitlin Bennett:
  • YouTube: Liberty Hangout
  • Facebook: Kate’s Unsafe Space
  • Twitter/X: @KaitlinBennett

Tone

The episode is fast-paced, assertive, unapologetically partisan, and heavily infused with satirical, sometimes biting humor. Rob’s tone alternates between righteous anger at perceived injustice and playful banter, while Bennett provides a grounded, matter-of-fact, but firm approach to activism. Moments of gravitas (discussion of Charlie Kirk’s death and religious revival) are woven with jokes and pop-culture parodies.

For listeners interested in conservative activism, censorship, and the personal motivations behind "culture war" street activism, this episode illuminates both the strategic philosophy and the emotional stakes through candid conversation and memorable soundbites.