The Rob Carson Show
Episode: Rob Carson Tears Down the Narrative
Date: September 10, 2025
Host: Rob Carson
Guest: Michael Charbon (Newsmax Canada correspondent)
Overview
In this episode, Rob Carson delivers a sharp, humorous, and often impassioned critique of mainstream narratives around crime, race, and public safety policies in the United States and Canada. Drawing on recent high-profile crimes — particularly the murder of a young Ukrainian woman on a Charlotte train — and referencing commentary by Newsmax’s Greg Kelly, Carson argues that Democratic policies and media-driven racial narratives have contributed to increased violence and social division. He examines how these issues developed from the Obama presidency through to today, calls out what he sees as “psyop” racial narratives, and rails against progressive approaches to criminal justice, including no-cash bail.
A lively conversation with Canadian journalist Michael Charbon broadens the critique to include rising crime and similar policy failures in Canada. Throughout, Carson injects biting humor, timely pop culture references, and signature parody songs.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Staying on Top of the News; The Work Behind the Show
- [01:13] Carson opens the show with characteristic banter, describing the effort behind his radio and TV work:
“It takes a lot to stay on top of things. And man, oh man, just ask Bill Clinton. … But I’m glad to do it, and I have done my homework and I have got a great show planned for you today on a number of issues — including vaccines.”
Vaccine Skepticism & Media Narratives
- Carson opens with skepticism about vaccines and media coverage, hinting at censorship and profiteering:
“[02:00] If you said anything and get the vaccine, you were a conspiracy theorist … It’s almost like they were trying to, I don’t know, cover up a lot of problems with vaccines and make a lot of money on vaccines to the tune of like billions and trillions of dollars.”
Racial Narratives in Crime and Politics
- Referencing Greg Kelly’s Newsmax coverage, Carson focuses on crime statistics and what he describes as the misleading focus on “white supremacy” in mainstream Democratic talking points.
- [03:20] Shares stats: ~547,000 black-on-white crimes vs. ~59,000 white-on-black (context: not independently verified in-show).
- Suggests media and political narratives drive division and sometimes discourage honest conversation about race and crime.
- Relates this to the murder in Charlotte and shifts in societal attitudes since the Obama presidency.
“When you just say ‘black or white,’ you’re taking away from who they are, who they are … It’s remarkable … this killing in Charlotte is going to be a nuclear event with regard to society, with regard to the media, because the media covered it up.”
(Carson, 04:13–05:00)
Crime Reduction in D.C. Under Trump; “Bringing Back Safety”
- Carson claims Trump has dramatically reduced crime in Washington, D.C., making it safer (contrasting with “Democrat-run hellholes” like Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore):
“[06:11] D.C. was a punchline because of the violence … but now, of course, [Trump] has basically made Washington D.C. one of the safest places, safest large cities in America…”
- Caroline Levitt shares law enforcement stats:
“[07:53] There have been a total of 2,177 arrests made since the start of the operation on August 7th. … Just last night, there were 57 arrests … 14 illegal aliens who were arrested, many with prior criminal histories.”
- Carson contrasts this with previous claims that “D.C. was perfectly fine,” using vivid anecdotes to underscore the shift in public safety.
Parody and Satire: “When the Troops Go Marching In”
- [10:33] Comedy/song segment poking at Democrat leaders in Chicago and their resistance to Trump’s law enforcement approach.
“We're gonna clean up Chicago when those troops go marching in.”
(Song by Jim Gossett)
Case Study: Murder on Charlotte Train; “Nuclear Bomb” for the Narrative
- Carson reacts intensely to the killing of a Ukrainian woman in Charlotte, tying it to soft-on-crime policies and political narratives since the Obama era:
“[12:52] This is a nuclear bomb going off for the Democrat Party and for the DOJ, for Democrats and for Democrat politicians, the mainstream media as well, covering up this story. This is gigantic. This is as big as George Floyd. But of course, conservatives won't burn America's cities because of it.”
- Emphasizes a perceived shift in societal values and the impact of progressive narratives:
“We had no problem with color. My generation had no problem with color. … And then the Democrat Party had to do something to split us up. And it really started with Barack Obama.” (14:04)
The Case Against “No Bail,” “Woke” Prosecution, and DEI
- Criticizes soft policies on crime, no-cash bail, DEI in justice system, and “catch-and-release” approaches:
“Criminals have to be kept in jail. … If you have no money for bail … That means when you do something out of desperation … you have to be contained until that’s resolved.”
(Michael Charbon, 22:49) “Otherwise, you will commit it over and over again. This guy, this guy in North Carolina [had] been arrested 14 times.”
(Carson, 23:49)
Broader Critique: Media Handling of Race, “White Guilt,” and Policy
- Extended commentary (includes powerful montage from Greg Kelly’s show):
- Asserts a concerted effort to promote “white privilege” and “white supremacy” narratives, with mainstream voices and officials echoing themes since the Obama years.
- Clips feature politicians and media personalities apologizing for “whiteness,” and officials naming white supremacy as the top domestic threat.
- Carson’s reaction:
“It was all bullcrap. … This is the result of years of toxicity … fueled, sponsored by Barack Obama and his minions.”
(20:05, with Kelly and Carson mix)
- Michael Charbon agrees, describing similar trends in Canadian crime and public safety debates, attributing rises in crime to “liberal policies.”
International Perspective: Canada Faces Similar Issues
- Charbon:
“We have a 54% rise in criminal activity in Canada. … We have a situation where car theft is up 25%, homicides up 29, sexual assault 75, gun crimes, extortion all the way.”
(24:32–25:35) - Both hosts mock Canadian police advice to comply with home invaders and draw a parallel to U.S. policies that, in their view, endanger law-abiding citizens.
Attacks on Law Enforcement and Judicial “Catch-and-Release”
- Discussion of the judge (Teresa Stokes) who released the Charlotte murder suspect; characterized as DEI-focused, not legally trained, and tied to Democratic politics:
“The White House says this is Teresa Stokes, a Harris donor who doesn't even have a law degree but just made a career criminal and a schizophrenic who beat his own sister when he was out on parole. Pinky promised that he'd behave.”
(Jesse Watters via Carson, 33:56)
Call to Action: “Take the Country Back,” End the Division
- Carson repeatedly calls for Americans (and Canadians) of all backgrounds to unite against “woke” crime policies and reject racial division.
“Brilliant summation. … It is time for all of us to come together. The great American melting pot. Also you in Canada. I don't care what the hell color your skin is, but it is time to kick crime in the ass. It is time to get rid of this DEI nonsense, this racial division.”
(35:57)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On the Narrative Shift:
“It's a fascinating timeline from when Barack Obama was the president to now and how the narrative has gotten more severe with regard to giving permission to some people to basically go after people for being quote, unquote, white. It's remarkable.”
(Carson, 04:13) -
On Media and Crime:
“This killing in Charlotte is going to be a nuclear event with regard to society, with regard to the media, because the media covered it up.”
(Carson, 04:50) -
On Law Enforcement:
“People are cool with [the National Guard].”
(Carson, 08:46) -
On Criminal Justice Reform:
“Criminal is a criminal is a criminal. I mean, there are more people in the African American community who feel the negative results of criminal activity than white people. But why are we talking black and white? A criminal created a criminal act. I don't care if he's pink.”
(Charbon, 24:32) -
On Canadian Home Defense Policies:
“When somebody enters your house in the United States … you blow their head off with a shotgun. … Listen to this nonsense.”
(Carson, 25:35) -
On Media “White Guilt” Montage:
“I'm white and I have it. I can walk in the street in New York City and put my hand out and no taxi will pass me by. This is a persistent infection in white American culture, and it can be quite fatal.”
(Various voices, 18:41–19:10) -
On Policy Critique:
“You can Google it. You don't have to trust me, but the people that commit 80% of the most violent, violent crimes in this country are white supremacists. … That's an absolute filthy freaking lie.”
(D (clip) and Carson, 38:13–38:26) -
On Uniting Against Division:
“It’s time for all of us to come together. … I don't care what the hell color your skin is, but it is time to kick crime in the ass. It is time to get rid of this DEI nonsense, this racial division.”
(Carson, 35:57)
Timestamps – Important Segments
- [01:13] Show introduction and preview of key topics (“vaccines,” D.C. crime, racial narratives, Charlotte killing)
- [03:20] Crime statistics and critique of “white supremacy” narrative
- [05:59] Discussion of crime reduction in D.C. with Trump’s approach; anecdotes and stats
- [10:33] Satirical “When the Troops Go Marching In” song
- [12:52] Discussion: Charlotte murder, policy consequences, “nuclear bomb” for Democrats
- [16:08] Trump sound clip—call for strong response to crime
- [17:34] Greg Kelly Newsmax montage on race narrative, “white guilt”
- [20:57] Carson’s reaction to Kelly; transition to Michael Charbon interview
- [22:49] Charbon: Canadian public safety on recidivism, cash bail
- [25:35] Mocking Canadian “compliance” advice for crime victims
- [29:12] U.S. criminal justice reform clip: eliminating cash bail (Kamala Harris)
- [31:13] Charbon on rising discontent among black voters, breaking the narrative
- [33:56] Jesse Watters clip: judge in Charlotte case and DEI critique
- [35:57] Final call for unity against divisiveness and crime policies
Tone and Language
Carson’s style is direct, humorous, sometimes abrasive, and highly partisan; he employs jokes, sarcasm, and parody but grounds much of the show in genuine outrage over crime, public safety, and media integrity. The episode is both a venting of frustration and a rallying cry to resist what Carson views as failed left-wing narratives and policies.
Summary
This episode of The Rob Carson Show is a fiery, comedic, and provocative takedown of what Carson calls the “narrative” — the prevailing left-leaning media and political messaging around crime, race, and justice. Amid news of a recent murder in Charlotte, Carson blames progressive policies and a multi-year campaign of racial division (tracing to Obama) for a climate of increased crime and social unrest. He documents a purported turnaround in D.C. under Trump-era enforcement and asserts similar “woke” failures are playing out in Canada.
A passionate segment with Michael Charbon reinforces Carson’s message: public safety is suffering under progressive governance, and all Americans (and Canadians) must come together across racial lines to restore order and sanity. Expect sharp humor, pop culture riffs, and a no-holds-barred conservative critique of current events.