The Rob Carson Show

Episode: SNAP Fraud SCANDAL Exposed & Cal State Berkeley Implodes

Date: November 13, 2025
Host: Rob Carson
Notable Guests: Brooke Rollins (Secretary of Agriculture), Aaron Von Natta (Daily Caller Associate Editor), Cash Patel, Doug Collins

Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show dives into several provocative topics in American politics and culture. With humor and pointed commentary, Rob examines major stories such as the exposure of widespread SNAP (food stamp) fraud under the Biden administration, the implosion of progressive politics at UC Berkeley, border security, manufacturing, and generational shifts in political allegiance. The host is joined by notable guests who add depth and firsthand insights, particularly regarding government accountability and youth disillusionment.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown & Political Gamesmanship

• Democrats’ strategies during shutdowns are called out: Rob recalls previous shutdowns (notably during the Obama administration) where memorials were closed and blames for suffering was assigned to Republicans as strategic posturing.
  • Rob mocks, “They literally had people on horseback, Capitol police or whatever, park police, whatever, on horseback on either end so people couldn’t walk on the sidewalk in front of it. That’s what d words for. Richard. The Democrats were in that shutdown...” (01:15)
• The most recent shutdown's political fallout highlighted, particularly how Democrats “exposed their flanks” and made their policy vulnerabilities visible.

2. Reviving American Manufacturing

• Contrasting Trump’s “can-do” approach with Obama's skepticism:
  • Obama is characterized as an “academic who’s never worked a day in his life,” dismissive of revitalizing U.S. manufacturing (02:30–05:00).
  • Rob and played clips underscore manufacturing’s decline under Democrats and its resurgence under Trump, with direct quotes from both presidents.
    • Trump: “During eight years of the last administration, America lost 10,000 factories and nearly 200,000 manufacturing jobs. In contrast, my administration added over half a million manufacturers.” (05:29–05:41)
  • “He said there was no chance... we could possibly bring back manufacturing... and Donald Trump said, oh, I think we can.” — Rob Carson (02:03)
  • The “magic wand” exchange is replayed – Trump’s position that leadership and negotiation matter, not academic naysaying.

3. Border Crisis and Fentanyl

• Biden's handling of the border is critiqued—Rob claims the crisis is deliberate to cultivate votes and import dependents.
  • Cartels, child/sex trafficking, and fentanyl deaths are spotlighted.
    • “Smugglers and cartels exploding, chaos of the border. Agents are being removed from the line…It’s the drug cartels who are flourishing” — Rob Carson (07:22–08:13)
  • Fentanyl as a Chinese-sourced problem is discussed with Cash Patel. Trump administration's crackdown via international agreements is contrasted with Biden’s alleged inaction.
    • Cash Patel details how precursor chemicals are being restricted: “This effectively shuts off all of the chemicals and ingredients used to make fentanyl. No other president has done this.” (10:31)
• Rob jests about the “sweet, sweet drug boat explosion porn” in reference to U.S. interdictions and EU complaints, with Marco Rubio’s unapologetic defense:
  • Rubio: “The United States is under attack from organized criminal narco terrorists.... The president’s job is to protect the United States from threats against the United States. And that is what he’s doing in this operation.” (11:21–12:06)

4. SNAP (Food Stamp) Fraud Scandal

• Massive fraud exposed:
  • Post-shutdown, Rob and Secretary Brooke Rollins deep-dive into SNAP benefits’ dramatic expansion and subsequent fraud under Biden.
    • Rollins: “Half a million people getting benefits two times under the same name.... 5,000 dead people. 80% of the able-bodied Americans ... they can work. And they choose not to work, of course, because they’re getting significant benefits from the taxpayer.” (16:11–16:51)
  • 29 states complied with a federal audit; the others (mostly Democrat) did not and face litigation (16:06–18:38).
  • Rob shares his firsthand SNAP experience, noting that fraud is common, especially at the beginning of the month, and that “poor people eating better than you; you’re just like, just above poor.” (17:19)
  • Rollins promises reforms and crackdown, with big announcements pending (16:51–17:19).

5. Berkeley Implosion—Free Speech and Campus Chaos

• Campus unrest and suppression of conservative voices is dissected:
  • Rob and Aaron Von Natta (Daily Caller) critique university inaction as campus protests against conservative events intensify.
  • Harmeet Dhillon (quoted by Brooke Rollins) raises the specter of civil rights conspiracy claims against UC Berkeley:
    • “To the extent Berkeley was ... aware of and let this happen, that could be a civil rights conspiracy. They have a history of it.” (33:29)
  • Bombshell connection: The UC Berkeley chief of police, overseeing the chaotic response, previously managed January 6th intel for U.S. Capitol Police (34:24–34:59).
  • Rob: “They actually allowed the supposed free speech zone in the entranceway to the event. So they had to go to a phalanx of violent protesters to get in the building. That’s conspiracy.” (33:58–34:25)

6. Disaffection of Traditional Democrat Voters and Generational Shifts

• The 'Base' is leaving:
  • Viral audio clip of a self-described long-term progressive base voter declaring, “I am your base, and I’m done.” — Brooke Rollins (21:28)
  • Rob mocks the narrowing of the Democrat base to “white, liberal, cul-de-sac dwelling, crazy cat lady and their emasculated husbands … and a lot of younger women with gauged ears and purple hair.” (21:46)
• Gen Z & Shifting Loyalties:
  • Aaron Von Natta joins for a candid conversation about Gen Z’s alienation, mental health, and growing rejection of identity politics.
    • Von Natta: “There’s just a lot of disaffected people, especially in… Gen Z, younger generations, a lot of people are disaffected…culture, social contagions… But I think that’s actually kind of on the decrease now.” (24:01–24:40)
  • Rob’s reflects on practical education and trade skills: “I know people … we’ve been told that it’s better to be in a cubicle … but there is real satisfaction in jobs that build things and require skills.” (27:27–28:08)
  • Discussion concludes on the need for Republicans to more aggressively address affordability and debt issues for young Americans.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On manufacturing:
  • “Barack Obama was an academic who’s never worked a day in his life ... He never did anything. And he said that ... there was no chance ... to bring back manufacturing.” – Rob Carson (02:03)
  • “During eight years of the last administration, America lost 10,000 factories and nearly 200,000 manufacturing jobs. In contrast, my administration added over half a million manufacturers.” – Donald Trump (05:29–05:41)
• On border and fentanyl:
  • “You ever hear Joe Biden say the word fentanyl? Did you ever talk about the scourge of fentanyl killing hundreds of thousands of Americans? Not one time in it.” – Rob Carson (10:03)
  • “This effectively shuts off all ... chemicals and ingredients used to make fentanyl. No other president has done this.” – Cash Patel (10:31)
• On SNAP fraud:
  • “Half a million people getting benefits two times under the same name ... 5,000 dead people” – Brooke Rollins (16:36–16:45)
• On Democrat base defecting:
  • “I am your base and I’m done.” – Brooke Rollins (as viral audio) (21:28)
• On generational disaffection:
  • “Over 50% of liberal white women under 30 have a mental health issue. They are most prone to social contagion.” – Rob Carson (22:36)
  • “There’s a lot of disaffected people … cultural, social contagions. … But I think that’s actually on the decrease now.” – Aaron Von Natta (24:01–24:40)
• On free speech at Berkeley:
  • “They actually allowed the supposed free speech zone in the entranceway to the event. So they had to go to a phalanx of violent protesters to get in the building. That’s conspiracy.” – Rob Carson (33:58–34:25)
  • “UC Berkeley, top cop in charge of campus chaos, once oversaw botched Jan6 Intel.” – Aaron Von Natta (34:56)

Important Timestamps

| Topic/Segment | Speaker(s) | Timestamp | |----------------------------------|---------------------------|---------------| | Shutdown & Obama critique | Rob Carson | 00:47–04:56 | | Manufacturing revival debate | Carson, Trump, guests | 03:35–06:11 | | Border, Fentanyl, Cartels | Carson, Cash Patel, Rollins, Rubio | 06:28–12:06 | | SNAP fraud exposed | Carson, Brooke Rollins | 12:06–18:48 | | Generational/“base” defection | Carson, Rollins, Von Natta| 21:28–24:40 | | Generational & education insights| Carson, Von Natta | 25:32–28:49 | | Free speech/Berkeley chaos | Carson, Von Natta, Rollins| 32:16–34:59 | | Shutdown resolution & closing | Carson, Von Natta | 35:05–36:59 |

Tone, Style, and Takeaways

Rob Carson delivers the show with his trademark blend of sarcasm, populist humor, and conservative outrage. He challenges Democratic policies and academic elitism, celebrates tangible achievement (like curbing SNAP fraud), and relates personally to economic struggles. Guest input provides both validation and occasionally nuance, particularly around cultural and generational divides.

This episode is densely packed with political commentary, direct attacks on progressive leadership, and spirited defenses of Trump-era policy reversals. It captures both the populist mood among many conservative listeners and a degree of generational anxiety over America’s cultural and economic future.

For listeners who missed the show:
Expect a brisk, satirical, but deeply partisan tour through recent political scandals, a rare candid look inside federal benefit fraud, and commentary on campus culture wars that epitomize American divisions in 2025.