The Rob Carson Show – Pt 1 (02/14/25)

Date: February 14, 2025
Host: Rob Carson
Podcast: Newsmax Podcasts

Episode Overview

On this Valentine’s Day, Rob Carson delivers his trademark blend of political commentary, satire, and listener engagement. The spotlight is on President Trump’s recent policy moves, the appointment of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, media coverage bias, wasteful government spending, and reciprocal tariffs. Rob skewers the political establishment with humor and sharp critique, debates topics with callers, and pokes fun at media rivals and bureaucratic excess.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Valentine’s Day Humor & Parody Song

• Rob kicks off the show with a comedic and musical tribute to “America’s number one ex”—a satirical song about Kamala Harris.
  • Lyric highlights: “Kamala, you are absentee. The border is a travesty. You're a terrible VP. The worst yet. Give me a valentine, tell me that you'll resign.” (01:19–03:12)
• Sets a light, irreverent tone for the episode, blending entertainment with critique.

2. RFK Jr. Appointed Secretary of HHS – Reactions and Analysis

• RFK Jr. is sworn in as HHS Secretary under Trump, sparking debate and resistance from Democrats and mainstream media.
• Rob critiques decades of “corrupt” relationships between federal health agencies (CDC, HHS, FDA) and corporate America:
  • “We have a CDC and an HHS and an FDA that are all bought and paid for by Big Food and Big Pharma.” (03:13–04:16)
• RFK Jr.'s faith and intent:
  • RFK Jr.: “For 20 years, I've gotten up every morning on my knees and prayed that God would put me in a position where I can end the childhood chronic disease... God sent me President Trump...” (04:16–05:21)
  • Rob lampoons media's negative reaction: “Oh, yeah, he's definitely a Hitler follower.” (04:28)
• Criticism from Senator Chuck Schumer:
  • Schumer questions RFK Jr.'s qualifications compared to previous pharma-affiliated secretaries.
  • Rob rebuts: “The people who are supposedly qualified in running all the agencies have destroyed every metric of health in our country. We are fat, dumb and stupid... That's what we are right now.” (07:30)
• Rob’s argument: The so-called “qualified” establishment has failed—health, education, and economy are in crisis.
  • Highlights increases in childhood disorders and obesity: “One out of 30 kids with autism when I was growing up... None of the kids I knew had autism.” (08:20)

3. Media Coverage – Bias & Omission

• Rob excoriates left-leaning media for refusing to cover Trump and RFK Jr. objectively, referencing both MSNBC and "The View":
  • “The View stoking irrational fear about vaccines… How stupid do you have to be to watch this show?” (09:43–10:06)
• Referencing MSNBC’s abrupt coverage cut during RFK Jr.'s swearing-in:
  • “It's because MSNBC has a lot of sponsorships from big pharma and big food.” (11:15)

4. Donald Trump’s Economic Policies: Reciprocal Tariffs

• President Trump signs executive order instituting reciprocal tariffs:
  • Trump: “I will charge a reciprocal tariff, meaning whatever countries charge the United States of America, we will charge them. No more, no less.” (13:45–14:02)
  • Rob explains for listeners: “That almost sounds like you could learn it on Sesame Street or something. It’s that simple.” (14:07)
  • Argues this approach will create fairness and benefit the US, likening it to childhood games of fair play.

5. Free Speech, Government Censorship, and US Influence Abroad

• Rob criticizes past administration’s “disinformation” initiatives:
  • Senator J.D. Vance (at Munich conference): “Sometimes the loudest voices for censorship have come not from within Europe, but from within my own country. We have the First Amendment...” (17:15)
  • Vance condemns government–big tech collusion; pledges that the new Trump administration will advance free speech worldwide.
  • Rob: “We exported censorship all over the world...This is glorious. Free speech spread around the world that will free people.” (18:53)
• Critique of how the left suppressed dissenting views, especially on COVID origins.

6. Call-in Segment: Listener Questions and Concerns

• Mark in Baltimore (24:00):
  • Asks about RFK Jr. and potential soda/sugar taxes.
  • Rob responds: “It’s more about awareness than anything...He’s not going to tax sugary beverages. That’s what Democrats do.”
  • Goes into depth about nutrition myths: “Beef tallow does not [cause heart disease]...Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil...will cause you heart disease.” (24:36–26:45)
• Sam in Annapolis (27:19):
  • Expresses concern about cancer trial shutdowns and DoD hiring freezes.
  • Rob reassures: Trump intends to reinstate “right to try” for terminally ill and cut bureaucratic waste, not hurt essential hires or legitimate retirees.
• Dan in New Hampshire (31:13):
  • Praises Trump on reciprocation in trade; brings up high tariffs on US dairy by Canada.
  • Rob: “We need to do an external revenue Service, not an Internal Revenue service...It’s only fair.” (32:11)

7. Government Waste: USAID, IRS, and "Woke" Spending

• Rob details the Trump administration’s cuts to DEI and gender-related federal programs, and cancellation of “woke” USAID contracts:
  • “USAID gave $3 million to a rapper in Gaza who produced anti-Semitic songs.” (36:42)
• Rep. Mike Lawler (37:01): Questions the wisdom of such expenditures.
  • Rob: “Not one dime should be spent on this nonsense.” (37:53)
  • Criticizes experiments in sex and gender reassignment on animals funded by grants.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene on restoring accountability:
  • “President Trump was elected with a mandate to rein in unaccountable bureaucracy in Washington and to wage war on waste.” (38:38)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Rob Carson, on Kamala Harris:
  “Kamala, you are absentee. The border is a travesty. You're a terrible VP.” (02:19)

• On health agencies:
  “We're fat, sick and stupid, thank you very much. That's what we are right now.” (07:30)

• On censorship:
  “We exported censorship all over the world... This is glorious. Free speech spread around the world that will free people.” (18:53)

• On reciprocal tariffs:
  “It's like when you played burnout... you just punch your friend in the arm and he'd punch you back. That's what you get. You don't just allow somebody to punch you and not punch back.” (12:51–13:19)

• On government waste:
  “We’ve had plenty of money to feed our people... The federal government had just chosen to spend it on their own pet projects and enrich themselves and ignore our people. FEMA has become a worthless organization.” (39:10)

Notable Timestamps

• 01:19–03:12: Kamala Harris “Valentine” parody song
• 04:16–05:21: RFK Jr.’s faith-rooted speech and Trump’s promises
• 07:30: Rob’s takedown of the failure of “qualified” health bureaucrats
• 09:43–10:06: Satire of "The View" and vaccine hysteria
• 11:08–11:47: MSNBC cuts away from RFK Jr. swearing-in
• 13:45–14:02: Trump explains reciprocal tariffs
• 17:15–18:53: J.D. Vance on American censorship and free speech
• 24:00–27:00: Callers on sugary drinks and nutrition policy
• 31:13–32:11: Canada, Mexico, and trade imbalances
• 36:42–37:53: USAID anti-Semitic rap funding controversy
• 38:38–39:10: Marjorie Taylor Greene: Mandate to cut bureaucracy

Conclusion and Tone

Rob Carson’s fast-paced show combines humor, parody, irreverent takes, and substantive commentary on pressing news topics. While unreservedly pro-Trump, Rob frames policy discussions with populist, anti-establishment rhetoric, inviting listener participation and confronting mainstream narratives. He mocks government failures, calls out both parties’ hypocrisies, and celebrates what he sees as a turning point in American governance.