The Rob Carson Show

Episode: The Fulton County 2020 Ballot Scandal Returns
Date: December 26, 2025
Host: Mary Walter (sitting in for Rob Carson), with guest Christian Toto

Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show centers on new developments regarding the alleged ballot irregularities from the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia. Host Mary Walter, sitting in for Rob Carson, offers scathing commentary on government mismanagement and political hypocrisy, connects the issue to similar fraud in government programs, and later brings on journalist Christian Toto for a lively discussion that shifts from politics to cultural topics, specifically media bias, Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS), and the new Melania Trump documentary.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Waste and Fraud: California Audit

[01:56–15:06]

• California’s Massive “High Risk” Audit:

  • Walter reviews a recent state auditor’s report revealing that eight California state agencies, including the food stamp program and Department of Finance, are plagued by fraud, mismanagement, and inefficiency.
  • Notably, $32 billion in COVID relief funds were allegedly stolen by fraudsters; an additional $24 billion lost on homelessness programs; and $18 billion spent on a high-speed rail with zero track completed.

• “OPM – Other People’s Money” Theme:

  • Walter repeatedly laments the lack of care public employees show for taxpayer money, arguing “they don't respect us... because it's other people’s money” ([04:12]).

• Strong Critique of Gavin Newsom:

  • She asserts this record of waste will be ignored by the media and voters if Newsom runs for president, sarcastically calling California “Gavin Newsom’s America” ([04:12]).

• Anecdotes of Government Neglect:

  • Salaries paid months after workers leave, duplicate mobile phone contracts, and continuing payments to defunct programs highlight the depth of dysfunction.

Notable Quote:

“How much more can you get than that? The double standard is insane... while the staff wears masks to serve him. I mean, how much more Democrat party can you get than that, right?"
— Mary Walter ([04:12])

Other Jurisdictions: Maine “Gateway Community Services” Fraud

• Walter calls out similar fraud in Maine’s care system for Somali migrants, directly linking charity overbilling to political connections with state Democrats.
• She suggests more oversight and accountability are necessary ("...we should have repatriated him to Jubaland...so you can campaign in person, Juba Land, without American money." — [13:49]).

2. Fulton County, Georgia 2020 Election Scandal

[15:11–21:14, 37:40–40:58]

• Introduction of the Scandal:

  • Walter introduces new revelations about Fulton County, where citizen investigator David Cross obtained nearly all election records via FOIA and discovered widespread irregularities.

• The Missing Signatures:

  • 134 tabulator tapes—representing approximately 315,000 votes—lacked required signatures for proper chain of custody.
  • Walter highlights that the law demands three signatures per tape, establishing the tapes’ legitimacy throughout the voting process.
  • Missing signatures render votes “by definition uncertified, yet they were counted.”

Notable Quote:

“...the law demands three signatures on tabulator tapes and the county fails to follow the rules, those 315,000 votes are by definition uncertified. Yet they were counted. The law was not followed, and people should be outraged at that."
— Mary Walter ([15:11])

• Caller Interaction:

  • “Anthony” from Philadelphia calls in to argue that the signature issue is “procedural nonsense,” comparing it to a minor paperwork error ([18:44]).
  • Walter sharply rebuts, giving a detailed analogy:

    “That's like saying...you get a check, but there's someone else's meal on it...because no one did the process to see that the check, the receipt, the bill that you were getting was just your items that you had in the restaurant.”
    — Mary Walter ([19:02])

• Additional Red Flags:

  • Military ballots overwhelmingly for Biden (“80–90%, sometimes 100%” in batches) flagged as statistically impossible ([38:31]).
  • Other issues: missing tapes, mismatched poll closing times, duplicated scanner serial numbers.

Notable Quote:

"I'm not good at math, but I know that that's statistically impossible. And we're supposed to believe that these are military absentee ballots – 100% going to Joe Biden. Hmm."
— Mary Walter ([38:53])

• Official Response:
  • Fulton County’s attorney admits the tapes lacked signatures, calling it a rule violation but not contesting the ballots themselves.

3. Media, Culture, and “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS)

Guest: Christian Toto, journalist and podcaster ([22:30–37:39])

• The Kennedy Center “Jazz Controversy”:

  • Walter and Toto debate Chuck Red’s refusal to perform because the venue’s name was changed to include Donald Trump alongside JFK.
  • Both agree this is an example of childish, performative resistance on the left.

  Memorable Exchange:

  “Most of it akin to a two year old's tantrum.”
  — Christian Toto ([23:47])

• Jimmy Kimmel, Free Speech, and Media Double Standards:

  • They discuss Kimmel’s UK TV tirade against Trump and the irony of focusing on US tyranny in a country where people are jailed for speech.
  • Toto calls out celebrities for selective outrage:

    “Jimmy Kimmel and his friends were virtually silent for the last 8, 10 years while cancel Culture rose up...He is a fraud, an absolute clown. And not the kind that makes you laugh, apparently.”
    — Christian Toto ([25:53])

• Mental Health and TDS:

  • Walter jokes that she’s reconsidering earlier skepticism of TDS as a real illness due to celebrities’ extreme reactions to Trump (Rosie O’Donnell cited as an example).

  Quote:

  “They just can't rectify it in their brains... I truly believe there's some kind of mental illness at play here...”
  — Mary Walter ([26:27])

  • Toto refers to Dr. Drew’s observations and argues the phenomenon is rooted in narcissism.

• Media Critique: Trump’s Comments About Colbert and Broadcast Licenses:

  • They review Trump’s fiery Truth Social posts about Stephen Colbert, with Toto expressing that talk of removing broadcast licenses is dangerous and unbecoming, though it’s just rhetorical venting, not serious policy.
  • Both suggest Trump’s trolling feeds the left’s narrative, even as it riles up his base.

Quote:

“The reason why Colbert is off the air...is because the show is losing millions and millions of dollars...when Trump says these things, not only is it not presidential and not cool...it gives them something to rally around.”
— Christian Toto ([32:14])

• Late-Night TV Politics & Audience Fragmentation:
  • Toto observes Kimmel’s ratings may be up slightly, but late-night is now an echo chamber for the left, with little crossover appeal.

4. Melania, the Movie

[36:06–37:39]

• Toto previews the forthcoming Melania Trump documentary (director Brett Ratner; out January 30).
• Both hope it offers substantive insight into Melania, who has been largely shunned by mainstream media.
• Toto: “If she’s able to kind of tell her story her way, I think that’s valuable.” ([37:18])

Timestamps for Major Segments

| Segment | Start | Notable Subtopics | |------------------------------------------------|--------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Government Audits & Waste (California, Maine) | 01:56 | CA fraud, Newsom critique, Maine overbilling | | Fulton County 2020 Election Scandal Emerges | 15:11 | Missing signatures, FOIA, chain of custody | | Call-In Dispute: Signature Issue Nonsense? | 18:01 | Mary’s analogy vs. Anthony’s critique | | Cultural Segment: Media & TDS (Christian Toto) | 22:30 | Kennedy Center, Kimmel, UK speech, TDS | | Trump vs. Colbert (Speech, Licensing) | 32:14 | Trump trolling, Fairness Doctrine, late-night TV| | Melania Trump Documentary Discussion | 36:06 | Melania’s privacy, media coverage, expectations | | Return to Fulton County Scandal, Conclusion | 37:40 | Military ballot testimony, more red flags |

Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On government waste:
  “They are supposed to be stewards of our money, yet they are not. And this isn't even making big news because it was released right before Christmas...” — Mary Walter ([04:12])

• On the fraud in Maine:
  “Maybe we should be teaching them English instead of translating for them so they can just continue to not integrate into society.” — Mary Walter ([12:44])

• On the Georgia scandal:
  “When the law demands three signatures ... and the county fails to follow the rules, those 315,000 votes are by definition uncertified. Yet they were counted.” — Mary Walter ([16:02])

• On late-night TV and political comedians:
  “If Jimmy Kimmel truly believed in his heart of hearts that speaking out against Trump meant his job, maybe his, his freedom were in jeopardy, he wouldn't say boo.” — Christian Toto ([28:39])

Tone & Style

The atmosphere is heated, sardonic, and laced with humor and frustration. Walter frequently employs sarcasm and rhetorical questions to underscore perceived double standards and problems with government and media. Christian Toto adds cultural analysis, calling out “frauds” in Hollywood and explaining the dynamics of media outrage over Trump.

Summary

This episode dives deeply into the ongoing fallout from the 2020 election, using the fresh Fulton County revelations to launch broader attacks on government incompetence, media dishonesty, and partisan hypocrisy. With guest insights from Christian Toto, the show moves seamlessly from hard-nosed political skepticism into a roast of media personalities and “resistance” culture. Whether discussing ballot signatures, fraudulent welfare programs, or the culture war on late-night TV, the tone remains combative and darkly comedic—all in keeping with the established Rob Carson Show sensibility.