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The Rob Carson Show – December 5, 2025
Host: Rob Carson
Featured Guest: Christian Toto (Hollywood in Toto)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show is a lively blend of political commentary, humor, and pop culture, with Rob Carson bringing his signature satirical style and a festive Christmas spirit. The main focus is on recent political developments involving Donald Trump, criticism of the Democratic Party, commentary on crime and border security, and a deep dive into Christmas culture—songs, movies, and holiday traditions—with guest Christian Toto.

Key Discussion Points

1. Celebrating Trump’s Recognition & Global Peace Initiatives

• FIFA World Peace Prize to Trump – Rob and Christian kick off with the “shocking” news that Donald Trump has been awarded the first FIFA World Peace Prize during the 2025 World Cup draw, much to the “chagrin of the left.”

  • [02:39] “Football unites the world. To Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, in recognition of his exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity around the world.” — Rob Carson
  • Rob notes the event was watched by a billion people and mocks leftist reactions.

• New Peace Accords in Africa – Trump is credited for brokering the Washington Accords, a peace agreement between Rwanda and Congo, including focus on justice, the return of refugees, and economic development.

  • [03:55] “[Agreement] formalizes the terms agreed to in June, including a permanent cease fire, the disarmament of non state forces, provisions for refugees to return to their homes… justice and accountability.” — Official Statement
  • Rob draws a direct contrast to the Biden administration’s actions.

• International Praise for Trump

  • [04:36] “But of course, the biggest vote of thanks goes to President Donald Trump. No one was asking President Trump to take up this task... but when the President saw the opportunity to contribute to peace, he immediately took it.” — President of Rwanda (as played/commented on by Christian Toto)
  • Rob lampoons media double standards and ongoing accusations of racism.

2. Blunt Critique of the Democratic Party & Leftist Narratives

• Rob makes repeated, fiery attacks on the Democratic Party, accusing them of being “evil, evil supreme” and claiming they ignored or enabled crises like the fentanyl epidemic and border chaos to secure political power.

  • [10:13] “It’s a great replacement theory. Yeah, it is. It's replacing Americans with… illegals, giving them large… getting them to vote for… for Democrats. And they didn’t care how many Americans died.”
  • Rob blends outrage with sarcasm and open mockery: “You guys are so just intellectually and morally bankrupt.”

• He promotes the narrative of a worldwide surge in freedom and faith, contrasting it with what he calls the “death spiral into hell” of the Democratic Party.

  • [07:52] “There is a spiritual element to this… freedom movement that is starting here and going around the world, and there’s nothing the left can do about it.”

3. Parody and Satire: Humor with a Political Edge

• Rob shares a parody Christmas song from satirist Jim Gossett, “Have a Holly Somali Christmas,” poking fun at alleged Somali fraud cases in Minnesota and connecting them to politicians like Ilhan Omar.

  • [08:15] Sample lyric: “Have a holly Somali Christmas, millions you can steal. Send that to your starter kids…”

• Ilhan Omar and Minnesota Fraud Allegations – Rob connects Omar to fraud rings, citing sources that claim whistleblowers and state officials knew about the malfeasance.

  • [13:55] “Breaking: Ilhan Omar now panicked after exposed that the owner of a restaurant who held her 2018 election victory party is a part of the Somali convicted fraud ring.”

4. Border Security & Law Enforcement: Progress and Praise

• Rob highlights recent improvements under Trump, including record lows in crime and border crossings, increased drug seizures, and more respect for law enforcement and the military.

  • [19:11] “According to AAA, the national average [gas price] just under $3 a gallon… lowest since May 2020… And then of course Trump’s border streak continues with the best November numbers ever.”
  • Praises law enforcement and the military, and slams Democrats for allegedly vilifying these groups.

• Emotional tribute to National Guard members, including one who died and another injured in a recent attack.

  • [17:58] “I want to pay my highest respects to those two great guardsmen… Sarah, unfortunately, is watching from heaven. Parents are so incredible. And Andrew is hopefully getting better...”

5. Christmas Spirit: Songs, Movies, and Pop Culture Debate

• Rob and guest Christian Toto discuss favorite and least favorite Christmas songs, laugh about the repetitiveness of “Feliz Navidad” and “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.”

  • [22:31] Christian Toto: “There are certain songs… for me, it’s ‘Feliz Navidad,’ which is not a bad song, but it’s about 30 seconds of a great song that they play for like two and a half.”

• Christmas Carol Movie Rankings – Deep dive into the greatest adaptations of Dickens’s classic, from George C. Scott’s 1984 version to Mr. Magoo's and The Muppet Christmas Carol. Rob and Christian share childhood memories and comedic asides.

  • [24:12] Christian Toto: “I think it’s the Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol… As a child, it’s the one that I watched the most, I connected with the most.”
  • [25:19] Rob Carson: “Number one, George C. Scott, 1984. No bones about it, he’s number one. The best Scrooge ever…”

• They reminisce about Christmas music on radio, “Yacht Rock” holiday playlists, and working in the media during the holidays.

• Review of “Facum Hall”

  • Parody film described as “Naked Gun meets Downton Abbey”—Christian recommends it for its first 20 minutes of comedic brilliance.
    • [30:34] Christian Toto: “That’s exactly what it is…that sort of David Zucker combination of whimsy and silliness…the first 20 minutes…was just perfection.”

• Quick discussion of “Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas-y," like "Bad Santa," and a positive plug for family classics like "Elf" and "SpongeBob Christmas.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s World Cup Recognition

  • [02:39] Rob Carson: “I could hear the heads exploding of the left…Football unites the world. To Donald J. Trump…in recognition of his extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity around the world.”

• Hard Hitting Critique

  • [10:13] Rob Carson: “This Democrat party is evil. Evil, evil supreme. There’s nothing good about this Democrat party. They have caused untold damage. Sex trafficking of children, for God’s sake. Hundreds of thousands of deaths from fentanyl…”

• On Favorite Christmas Movies

  • [25:19] Rob Carson: “Number one, George C. Scott, 1984…The best. The best Scrooge ever.”
  • [24:12] Christian Toto: “I think it’s the Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol…It’s the one I watched the most, I connected with the most.”

• On Parody & Political Satire

  • [35:34] Jim Gossett (parody): “Police pack your bags, cause Trump won and you are headed back. Hasta la vista...You just can't live here, you’re here illegally and that settles that.”

• On Faith, Freedom, and the Holidays

  • [15:07] President (clip): “With the birth of Jesus, human history turned from night to day. His word and his example call us to love one another, to serve one another, and to honor the sacred truth that every child is specially made in the image of God.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:25]–[03:19] – Trump honored at the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Peace Prize, consequences for the left, humorous asides.
• [03:19]–[05:11] – Trump’s Rwanda/Congo peace deal, praise from African leaders, pointed comparison to Biden administration.
• [07:52] – Discussion of the spiritual dimension of the new freedom movement.
• [08:15] – Satire: “Have a Holly Somali Christmas” parody by Jim Gossett.
• [09:14]–[11:11] – Discussion of Somali-linked fraud, fentanyl rings, critique of Democratic policies on immigration and crime.
• [13:55] – Ilhan Omar, COVID relief fraud, and Minnesota politics.
• [15:07]–[17:24] – National Christmas tree lighting, faith in politics, low crime rates celebrated.
• [17:58] – Tributes to National Guard casualties and their families.
• [19:08]–[19:47] – Good news roundup: gas prices, border numbers, and drug seizures.
• [22:09]–[23:24] – Christmas song fatigue, holiday playlist humor with Christian Toto.
• [24:12]–[27:16] – Best Christmas Carol adaptations debated.
• [30:34]–[31:53] – Review of “Facum Hall”; compare/contrast to classic parody films.
• [32:09]–[33:18] – Offbeat Christmas movies; defense of darker holiday films, “Elf” recommended.

Episode Tonality & Style

• Tone: Sarcastic, combative, overtly conservative, and peppered with humor and satire.
• Language: Informal, candid, often irreverent, mixing pop culture with politics and parody.
• Energy: High-energy, riffing off current events, news, scandals, and holiday nostalgia.

Conclusion & Final Thoughts

This episode delivers Rob Carson’s trademark mix of pointed political commentary, Christmas cheer, parody, and cultural conversation. The praise for Trump’s recent successes anchors the episode, countered by fierce critiques of the Democratic Party and a recurring message of American renewal and global freedom. Cultural segments, especially the Christmas movie ranking debate and holiday song jokes, provide levity and classic “Carson-style” entertainment.

Memorable moment:
“Number one, George C. Scott, 1984. No bones about it, he’s number one. The best Scrooge ever…” – Rob Carson ([25:19])

For more commentary and reviews, visit:

• Christian Toto: hollywoodintoto.com
• The Rob Carson Show archives: Newsmax Podcasts