The Rob Carson Show Episode: Rob Carson and Mary Walter Torch the ‘No Kings’ Protest Date: October 17, 2025
Episode Overview
This lively episode of The Rob Carson Show, joined by frequent guest Mary Walter, delivers a comedic, sharp-edged dissection of the week's major political news, with a special focus on the impending “No Kings” national protest. Rob and Mary skewer progressive activism, criticize high-profile politicians, reminisce about the "feral" Generation X upbringing, and debate the future of key elections—particularly in New York and Virginia. The conversation blends substantial policy critique with irreverent humor, reflecting their signature style of melding entertainment and political insight.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The “No Kings” Protest: Political Theatre & Irony
- Rob introduces the “No Kings” protest—an anti-Trump rally branded as a stand against authoritarianism.
- Both Rob and Mary ridicule the premise: in a true dictatorship, protesters wouldn’t be freely organizing public demonstrations against the leader.
- Mary Walter [29:36]: “We’re the only country in which a authoritarian fascist dictator allows protests against him.”
- Rob jokes about the protest being more about causing chaos and feeding calls for more government, rather than any real opposition to tyranny.
- Rob Carson [30:13]: “This is to create chaos, this is to create anarchy and this is that people beg for more government intervention.”
- They point out the hypocrisy and double standards of such activism and its links to other causes, noting its overlap with pro-Palestinian protests and anti-Israel sentiment.
- Reference to pundit Greg Gutfeld:
- Rob Carson [31:11]: “If Donald Trump were a king, they wouldn’t be able to have the protest.”
- Both caution against underestimating the impact, given historical precedent from other countries.
2. Generation X: The Last “Feral” Generation
- Rob opens with nostalgia about the unsupervised, rough-and-tumble lives of Gen X kids—contrasting it to modern overprotected childhoods:
- “Dirt clod fights, bottle rocket wars, and no bike helmets—somehow we survived.” [01:03]
- The hosts bemoan modern over-parenting and regulatory overreach, riffing on recent news about parents being punished for letting a teenager babysit.
- Mary Walter [33:21]: “Basically trying to bring common sense back to allowing children to have a life and to run free… not constantly be under the thumb.”
- Both share stories of hazardous childhood adventures and mock today’s “anxious, coddled” youth.
- Mary Walter [36:56] referencing a study: “Kids now… they never learned how to get out of jams or things like that on their own.”
3. Political Satire: J.B. Pritzker & Electoral Contests
- Rob lampoons Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s casino winnings, implying corruption and hypocrisy.
- Satirical song parody and jokes about his weight, wealth, and political posturing [~07:00].
- “He’s never gonna be President, he’s not likable… A disgusting human being with terrible policies.” [11:00]
- Analysis of Trump’s new IVF (in vitro fertilization) cost-cutting policy as a ‘win’ for families, contrasting with Democratic focuses on abortion and gender ideology.
- Rob Carson [13:45]: “It’s remarkable. But go ahead and have your no kings protest and protest the goodness that’s happening in the country.”
- Discussion of government spending, tax revenue, and “winning” under Trump, poking fun at mainstream media outlets like The Wall Street Journal's “doom and gloom.” [14:00]
4. New York and Virginia Elections: Radicalism and Fallout
- The rise of Zoran Mamdani in New York’s mayoral race is treated as a symptom of dangerous socialist politics.
- Mary Walter [32:55]: “We’re going to have a 33 year old nepo baby with zero work experience running the largest city in the country.”
- Both Rob and Mary warn about Mamdani’s refusal to denounce Hamas and his radical policy stances.
- Kayleigh McEnany clip [38:57]: “AOC is not the embodiment of said socialist takeover… The embodiment is Zoran Mamdani… If he takes the mayor’s race, he could go on to run for president. And that is a frightening prospect.”
- Rob Carson [40:10]: “Everything she said about his refusal to denounce Hamas… he’s a very dangerous man with a slick smile on his face.”
- In Virginia, the scandal-plagued Jay Jones is mocked for texts fantasizing about violence against political opponents.
- Rob Carson [18:04]: “He shouldn’t be running for AG because his texting would have caused him to not pass a background test to work in the department he wants to be in charge of.”
5. Urban Exodus & Voter Lethargy
- Mary points out the mass flight of wealthy residents and businesses from high-tax, left-leaning cities in response to policies by candidates like Mamdani and progressive DA’s.
- Discussion of low voter turnout (13% in NYC) and its consequences:
- Mary Walter [24:14]: “Most people just don’t care. The 1% who he wants to tax… They’re going to move out.”
- Rob likens New York and California to rebellious children who must learn difficult lessons after making bad choices. [29:04]
Memorable Quotes & Standout Moments
- Rob Carson [03:40]: “You, Gen Z-ers, you’re gonna sound just like me one day… these kids nowadays! How did I say that? My dad used to say that.”
- Mary Walter [29:36]: “We’re the only country in which a authoritarian fascist dictator allows protests against him.”
- Rob Carson [31:11]: “If Donald Trump were a king, they wouldn’t be able to have the protest.”
- Mary Walter [36:09]: “We were basically feral. And so we knew we had to get home… The last feral generation. Generation X.”
- On urban exodus:
- Mary Walter [25:16]: “They’ll just pick up if they have the ability and leave.”
- On Jay Jones’s candidacy:
- Mary Walter [28:04]: “The fact that… it is sick you even have the thought to wish death on an opponent and his children. You don’t need forgiveness. You need counseling.”
- On New York politics:
- Kayleigh McEnany [39:12]: “We are a stone throw away from a socialist taking over the largest city in America. And it’s frightening, Jesse.”
- Rob Carson [40:10]: “If you live in New York City and you’re Jewish and you don’t vote or you vote for Mamdani, you’re voting for your own doom… This man is a danger.”
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 01:03-09:00: Gen X nostalgia: unsupervised childhoods & generational divides
- 09:00-13:00: Satirical roast of J.B. Pritzker & casino scandal
- 13:00-15:00: IVF policies, cost-cutting, and attack on reproductive health bureaucracy
- 16:23-18:08: Virginia AG debate—Jay Jones vs Jason Miyares
- 19:49-20:13: Curtis Sliwa and Zoran Mamdani’s mayoral debate highlights
- 22:36-29:36: Mary Walter joins; deep dive on New York’s leftward spiral, Mamdani’s prospects, and the "No Kings" protest
- 33:21-37:40: “Reasonable independence for children” law; parenting, risk, and overregulation
- 38:34-40:10: Kayleigh McEnany on threats of socialism and dangers of NYC mayoral race
- 29:36, 31:11: Sarcastic takes on No Kings protest and political ironies
Conclusion & Takeaways
This episode is an energetic blend of old-school conservative satire and pointed political commentary. The “No Kings” protest is framed as irony—proof of America’s freedom rather than evidence of creeping fascism. The hosts paint a bleak picture of urban policy under progressive leadership, warning of an exodus of residents and businesses. Amidst the mockery, there’s a note of nostalgia for tougher, less sheltered times and a concern that modern youth—and liberal politics—have become too fragile and out of touch with practical reality.
For listeners, this episode offers a humorous but urgent right-leaning critique of current events, poking at progressive orthodoxy while calling for political sanity, personal resilience, and a return to common sense.