The Rob Carson Show

Episode: The Seditious Six, Civil War 2.0, and Candied Jalapeños

Host: Rob Carson (Newsmax Podcasts)
Date: November 24, 2025

Episode Overview

This Thanksgiving special centers on a humorous yet intense dissection of current U.S. political turbulence, focusing on what Rob Carson calls “The Seditious Six”—members of Congress accused of encouraging military personnel to defy the Commander in Chief (Donald Trump). Carson weaves in his trademark humor, personal anecdotes, and cultural references while delivering a bracing critique of Democratic Party actions. The episode discusses historic parallels to civil conflict, listeners’ reactions, and the host’s belief that America is facing a new, de facto civil war instigated by political elites.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Rob Carson’s Personal Weekend: Humanizing the Host

• Candied Jalapeños & Nearly Getting Into Fights:
  Rob opens with tales of making his famous candied jalapeños (with craisins and cinnamon stick) for the holidays. He recounts near-altercations at the gym and a bar, which resulted, humorously, in new friendships—including with a Marine going through personal turmoil due to political divisions (“wives leaving husbands because they love Donald Trump,” 02:20).
• Quote:
  “I am not here to mess around, man. I am not here to mess around. I'm here to enjoy my life.” (03:46)

2. Thanksgiving Economics & Political Spin

• Thanksgiving Costs Down:
  Carson notes the American Farm Bureau’s survey that Thanksgiving meal costs have dropped, attributing Biden-era inflation to Democratic policies and contrasting it with previous years. He lampoons the accuracy of $55 for ten people, and riffs on Thanksgiving staples.
• Quote:
  “Farmers Bureau's 40th anniversary survey found that the Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people will cost $55. Oh, sure, you betcha. Good luck with that. Good luck with a 55 for 10 people. You're high. You're out of your nut.” (07:30)
• Biden vs. Trump Economic Narratives:
  Accuses the Biden “Inflation Reduction Act” of making matters worse, and lauds upcoming “one big beautiful bill” he claims will provide tax relief for working Americans under Trump in 2026: “no tax on tips,” “no tax on Social Security,” etc. (12:20)
• Quote:
  “This is why the Democrats are trying to... block everything that Donald Trump does. Because when these Social Security recipients don’t have any money taken out of their checks... Oh, that’s going to be big.” (12:55)

3. The ‘Seditious Six’ & Modern Civil Discord

• Background:
  Six congressional Democrats (dubbed “the Seditious Six”) are accused of urging military/CIA to defy presidential orders—Carson frames this as unprecedented sedition reminiscent of the lead-up to the Civil War.
• Historical Parallel:
  Carson likens the episode to the secession winter of 1860-61 and warns about politicizing the chain of command— “the beginning of the rupture.”
  • “Not in 250 years of constitutional history has a group of sitting members of Congress... told active duty military personnel and the CIA to ignore orders of the president. This was shy of firing on Fort Sumter—the closest to trying to start a civil war we've ever seen.” (16:00–18:10)
  • “You cannot politicize the chain of command without breaking the republic.” (21:10)
• Legal Reference:
  He cites 18 USC 2387 (Activities Affecting Armed Forces), contending the six committed a major crime:
  • “Advise, urge or attempt to cause insubordination. Ding. Disloyalty. Ding. Mutiny. Ding. Refusal of duty. Ding.” (26:27)

4. Political Evasion and Media Reactions

• No Evidence of Illegal Orders:
  Rep. Elissa Slotkin and other Democrats interviewed on TV deny any awareness of illegal Trump orders, but Carson dismisses their answers as evasive:
  • “Let’s talk right now. Do you believe President Trump has issued illegal orders? To my knowledge, I am not aware of things that are illegal.” (23:42)
• Veterans Fight Back:
  Video statements from House Republicans and military veterans criticize the Democrats' message as corrosive to national security.
  • Quote from retired Marine General Jack Bergman (paraphrased):
    “Any service member who refuses a lawful order is subject to court martial... The Democrats’ stunt insinuating that there are illegal or unconstitutional orders is downright dangerous.” (27:55)

5. Civil War 2.0—Is America Already There?

• Rhetorical Device:
  Carson repeatedly claims there’s been a “de facto civil war the last nine years with plausible deniability,” linking to protests, BLM, Antifa, and accusations of orchestrated unrest.
  • “Soldiers for hire in Antifa and other radical groups... This was the next thing.” (20:20)
• Allegations of Orchestrated Chaos:
  Lays blame for 2020 riots, COVID-19, and deep divides at the feet of the Democrats—a “massive civil war act.”
  • “It was an act of war encouraged by the Democrat Party because they didn’t say a damned thing about it to counter it. They called for more.” (36:50)
• Military Loyalty:
  “Fortunately, our military is solidly behind Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth because Joe Biden and Barack Obama made the military suck.” (42:30)

6. Callers React: Divided America and Accountability

• Caller Mike from Maryland:
  A lifelong Democrat, Mike expresses “shame” at his party’s actions, agrees with Carson that the party is unrecognizable, and brands the Seditious Six’s actions as a “treasonous pact.”
  • “I’m ashamed to be a Democratic person this day... It is absolutely necessary to turn this party inside.” (47:50)
• Caller Sean from ‘West Libtardia’:
  Argues the Democratic Party is promoting a new Civil War, revamping its historic bigotry:
  • “The party is civil war... [now they’re] anti-white bigots.” (50:15)
• Carson’s Response:
  “The Democrat Party is as racist as ever. They haven’t changed a witness since the Civil War, by the way.” (51:10)

7. Notable Quotes & Humorous Bits

• On Thanksgiving economics:
  “Good luck with $55 for ten people. You’re high. You’re out of your nut.” (07:35)
• On the Seditious Six:
  “They need to be put on trial. Yeah, I know, I know, it’s really unkind to me, but we’ve never seen this happen before, you see, we’ve never seen this happen before.” (24:18)
• On media hypocrisy:
  “These same Democrats can’t define exactly what an illegal order is. That’s because they want to start a war.” –Joe Konsha (57:50)
• Parody Song:
  Carson ends with a musical parody skewering the Seditious Six, with lyrics advocating for their prosecution (“This is sedition against the USA. These six ought to pay. We all are wishing for a prison stay…” 1:08:00)

8. Broader Political/Cultural Commentary

• California and New York:
  “Go form your own damn union, honestly. In a year, you’ll be crawling over the wall to get back here because you’ll have no tax base, no money, no industry.” (1:01:05)
• Open Southern Border as ‘Act of War’:
  Seb Gorka appears to argue Biden administration’s border policies have caused more American deaths (via fentanyl) than all U.S. combat fatalities since WWII (1:05:30).

Notable Segments & Timestamps

• Opening Personal Anecdotes & Jalapeños: 00:00–03:46
• Thanksgiving Economics: 07:20–11:50
• Tax Policy/Joe Biden vs Trump Segment: 12:20–13:40
• Introduction to The Seditious Six: 16:00–18:10
• Historic Comparison (Civil War): 18:40–21:30
• Legal Analysis (18 USC 2387): 26:27–28:10
• Democratic Leaders' Responses: 23:42–31:18
• Veterans’ Critique: 27:55–29:25
• Civil War 2.0 Claims: 20:20, 36:50, 42:30–43:10
• Listener Calls & Audience Reaction: 47:50–54:44
• Humorous Parody Song: 1:08:00
• Sab Gorka on Fentanyl/Border: 1:05:30–1:07:14

Tone and Language

• Style: Fast-paced, sardonic, unapologetically partisan, and often profane; blends political outrage with irreverent humor and personal storytelling.
• Notable Rhetoric: Frequent historical references, colorful insults for political adversaries (“You jerk. You jerk.”, “You little... Are you a man?”), and bold calls for legal retribution.

Memorable Moments

• Turning near-bar fight into a new Marine friendship: (02:20)
• Multiple callers expressing disillusionment with the modern Democratic Party—a “shame to be a Democrat” on national talk radio.
• Parody musical number, “This is sedition against the USA. These six ought to pay. We all are wishing for a prison stay.” (1:08:00)
• Recurring phrase: “De facto civil war... plausible deniability...” (throughout, e.g., 20:20–21:10)

Closing Note

Rob Carson’s Thanksgiving episode fuses personal tales, populist humor, and fierce political commentary. The centerpiece is an impassioned condemnation of Democratic lawmakers allegedly calling for military insubordination—a move Carson frames as unprecedented sedition with echoes of America’s Civil War. Listeners—both critical and supportive—are drawn into a high-energy, culture-war narrative delivered with Rob’s irreverent spin and calls for accountability. The episode closes with parody, sarcasm, and a preview of future interviews, ensuring an entertaining and provocative experience for loyal listeners and newcomers alike.