The Rob Carson Show

Episode: Minneapolis Mayhem & the Great College Dumb-Down
Date: January 28, 2026
Host: Rob Carson (Newsmax Podcasts)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show delivers Rob’s trademark blend of satirical wit and fiery political commentary. The primary themes center on increasing lawlessness and corruption in Minneapolis (“Minneapolis Mayhem”), the infiltration of radical ideologies in government and education, and what Rob calls the “dumb-down” of higher education and generational decline in standards. The episode features segments on Democratic Party scandals, attacks on federal agents, crime, and a lengthy conversation about the post-COVID collapse of American educational standards—with a particular focus on the impact on Generation Z and colleges. Rob’s guest is Emily Sturge of Campus Reform, lending expert insight to the theme of academic decline.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Democrat Scandals and Minneapolis Lawlessness

[00:20-18:53]

• Democratic Corruption Allegations

  • Rob skewers recent controversies, especially Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s alleged “fake winery” scam and describes Democratic policies as harmful to America.
  • Direct accusations: “All we got to do is hold on... overwhelm them with joy and patriotism. Let Donald Trump handle the butt kicking.” (Rob, 02:01)

• Minneapolis: A Hotbed of Organized Crime

  • References the turmoil in Minneapolis, describing it as “bonkers” and overrun by radical networks (“Children of the Corn in Minneapolis”—Rob, 17:30).
  • Cites James O’Keefe’s investigation into intimidation and crime against federal agents, and the existence of guides teaching activists how to harass federal officials.
  • Azra Nomani details the far-left network’s “Marxist Leninist” orientation actively targeting government agents.
    • "There is a far-left network... socialist Marxist Leninists... they have guides on how to track, monitor and harass these federal agents..." (Azra Nomani, 18:12 and 36:20)
    • Connection to billionaire Neville Roy Singham funding left groups from Shanghai (37:21).

• Mockery of the Left & Sense of Imminent Justice

  • Repeatedly asserts: “The Democrat party is being exposed. They're screeching and trying to burn the country down like they did in 2020... a lot of people are going to jail” (Rob, 29:13)

2. Attacks and Radicalization in Healthcare

[06:37-09:44]

• Healthcare Workers' Political Activism
  • Rob plays clips and mocks viral videos of left-wing nurses threatening harm to pro-Trump or ICE-supporting patients.
    • “As a labor and delivery nurse, it gives me great joy to wish Caroline Levitt a 4th degree tear...” ([06:41], attributed nurse clip)
    • “Does MAGA not know that they're gonna get old?... Nursing homes are gonna be pretty bleak for you guys.” (Gen Z nurse clip, 08:04)
  • Dr. Hamun Hamadi criticizes modern medical education for “woke” admissions:
    • “You cannot get into medical school nowadays in the U.S. unless you are woke far left… The curriculum has shifted from teaching medical [skills].” (Dr. Hamadi, 09:01)

3. Economic Optimism and Political Messaging

[02:00-05:39, 11:07, 26:27, 28:25]

• Contrasting Parties' Records

  • Lists Trump administration accomplishments (border security, crime reduction, tax cuts, international diplomacy) while ridiculing the Democrat platform.
    • “Look at all the things that have happened with Donald Trump so far... Peace in Gaza, a possibility of rebuilding Gaza is happening right now... The lowest murder rate since 1900...” (Rob, 02:59)
  • Democratic analyst Doug Schoen admits: “[Democrats] have failed utterly on hope and optimism… it will be a very competitive midterm” (Doug Schoen, 06:09)

• Faith and Patriotism as Tools

  • “Overwhelm them with joy and patriotism... be joyful warriors.” (Rob, throughout)

4. The “Great College Dumb-Down” & Generational Crisis

[20:32-29:13]

Decline in Academic Proficiency

• National Assessment data shows only 27% and 35% of the COVID cohort attain “basic” proficiency in math and English respectively, leading to underprepared high school and college graduates.
  • “Two thirds of American students [lack] basic proficiency... This should be the scandal of the century.” (Emily Sturge, 20:32)

Causes: COVID, DEI, Lowered Standards

• Rob’s Personal Story

  • Describes the negative impact of COVID-era school closures on his own children.
    • “My daughter... lost the second half of her freshman year in high school. No learning, no contingency, nothing... It was beyond cruel what the Democrat party did to our kids with COVID.” (Rob, 21:24)

• Guest: Emily Sturge (Campus Reform)

  • Adds first-hand experience: All textbooks, learning went online, leading to loss of reading skills and critical thinking.
    • “Professors have had to change their curriculum and read out loud to students because they're just not capable of doing... 20 pages of textbook reading... That's a national embarrassment.” (Emily Sturge, 23:09)
  • Critiques DEI and identity-based admissions as drivers of academic decline:
    • “Admissions became all about identity politics and DEI... no longer letting in the best and brightest. Everything became about identity politics.” (Emily Sturge, 24:14)

Consequences: Debt and Employability

• “They are graduating students with hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and a worthless degree. They'll never be able to pay it back.” (Rob, 25:06)
• Emily: “Only 12% of college graduates... actually able to secure jobs before they finish school.” (Emily, 25:42)

Hope for Renewal

• Trade schools on the rise and return to meritocracy with the reintroduction of SAT/ACT and anti-DEI laws in 20+ states.
  • “I think 2026, we're going to see meritocracy make a national comeback...” (Emily, 28:25)
  • Rob: “Gen Z is moving back to God and good... be joyful warriors.” (Rob, 28:25)

5. Exposing Corruption in California & Federal Bureaucracy

[32:19-36:20]

• Dr. Oz: Outlines massive fraud in California’s healthcare programs (spending up 250%, hospice care agencies tied to organized crime, especially the Russian mob).
  • “California is already paying back $1.6 billion... they have a much bigger fraud problem that hurts American citizens... Hospice agencies increased by 1,500% since 2010.” (Dr. Oz, 32:19)
• Tim Burchette: Details Congressional self-dealing and government waste exceeding $1 trillion annually; ridicules “government duplication.”
  • “I've got a chart... over a trillion dollars of just simple duplication within these departments.” (Tim Burchette, 34:03)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Democratic Leadership:
  • “Don’t catch the stupid. If you’ve been listening to my show for a while, you know I’ve been right... 1 million percent of the time.” (Rob, 14:43)
• On Gen Z and college:
  • “Professors are saying they’ve actually had to change their curriculum and read out loud to students because they’re just not capable...” (Emily Sturge, 23:09)
• On the magnitude of fraud:
  • “Hospice care reports showing the number of hospice agencies increased by 1,500%... And it's tied into the Russian mob, by the way.” (Rob, 33:40)
• On the broader ideological battle:
  • “We're in the throes of good versus evil right now. I told you this. For every action, there's an equal opposite reaction. We are the reaction.” (Rob, 38:03)

Important Timestamps

• [00:20-06:27]: Opening political satire; Democrat scandals; polling; Trump's record
• [06:37-09:44]: Radicalization of healthcare; analyses on “woke” medicine
• [12:39-14:43]: Minneapolis financial and criminal corruption; Ilhan Omar, Keith Ellison “winery” scandal exposed
• [16:52-18:53]: James O’Keefe & Azra Nomani on far-left targeting federal agents
• [20:32-29:13]: Education “dumb-down” segment with Emily Sturge; Gen Z, college debt, DEI, renewal
• [32:19-34:03]: Dr. Oz & Tim Burchette on California fraud, Congressional corruption
• [36:20-38:03]: Azra Nomani wraps with warnings on “network” funding radical action
• [38:03-end]: Closing motivational monologue on good vs. evil and hope for the nation

Tone, Style, and Approach

• Rob Carson’s delivery: irreverent, aggressively patriotic, mocking of leftist figures, comedic asides mixed with detailed policy critique. Emphasis on overwhelming opposition with joy, optimism, and faith while promising eventual victory over corruption and incompetence.

For Further Listening

Campus Reform (Emily Sturge):

• Website: campusreform.org
• Social Media: @emilysturch

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