The Rob Carson Show

Episode: "Why the Left Is Terrified Right Now"
Date: September 22, 2025
Host: Rob Carson (Newsmax Podcasts)
Theme: A spirited, humorous, and impassioned exploration of American political polarization, censorship, legacy media decline, and grassroots conservative resurgence in the wake of high-profile events including the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show is a dynamic blend of punditry, personal testimony, audience interaction, and biting parody. Rob Carson offers a deep-dive into the current state of American politics, focusing on why, in his view, the political left is gripped by fear and losing its dominant narrative. The episode is fueled by reactions to Charlie Kirk's highly publicized murder, a perceived grassroots uprising, media hypocrisy, censorship, and supposed spiritual awakening in the country.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Aftermath of Charlie Kirk's Murder

• Main Point: Kirk's assassination is described as a failed attempt to halt the conservative movement but has instead galvanized it.
• Listener "Trucking Curmudgeon" Call (06:31):

  "The tree of liberty has been pruned, and it will yield a bumper crop of fruit... A tsunami is coming. The vacuum will be filled by millions."

  • Carson agrees, calling the moment a spiritual and political "turning point" (08:06).

2. Forgiveness, Faith & Personal Testimony

• Carson shares deeply personal stories about his heart attack at 31, struggles with sobriety, prayer, and the role of forgiveness in life and faith (04:50–06:30). He argues the current conflict tests his capacity for forgiveness, stating:

  "If somebody like Ilhan Omar reached out with an olive branch, I'd smack it from her hand. I want nothing to do with the left after what they've done to us." (05:03)

3. Media Bias, Censorship, and Collapse of Legacy Networks

• Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension: Carson discusses Kimmel’s downfall as evidence of legacy media's leftist bias and audience rejection:
  • "Kimmel's show had lost 70% of its viewership... 97% of his political guests have been liberals." (15:15)
  • Carson contends Kimmel’s contract was not renewed due to poor ratings and excessive partisanship, not censorship by Trump or conservatives (15:15–18:00).
• Listener "Ross" Email Testimony:

  "You saved my Life. ...I cried last November 5th after our great victory. You inspired me do to my on and off struggles with alcohol. Jesus is with us." (10:02)

4. Hypocrisy on Free Speech & "Cancel Culture"

• Justine Brooke Murray Segment (18:00–19:37): Murray lambasts the left for celebrating conservative censorship but decrying it when the same happens to someone like Kimmel:

  • "After lecturing us that there’s no guarantee to free speech on misinformation or hate speech, suddenly it's guaranteed." (18:24)

5. Leftist Rhetoric and Political Violence

• Carson explicitly connects the rhetoric of Democratic politicians and major media to violence, including Kirk’s assassination, painting such attacks as a direct result of left-wing agitation (05:03, 27:07).
• J.D. Vance Audio (27:07):

  "Joe Biden's FBI investigated Charlie Kirk... Maybe they should have been investigating the networks that motivated, inspired, and maybe even funded Charlie Kirk’s murder."

• Repeated assertion: Democratic language is allegedly inscribed on "shell casings" used by killers (05:03, 30:18).

6. Media & Democrat Party Decline

• Carson proclaims the legacy media "dead" due to public disillusionment:

  "I just love the fact that ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, NPR, MSNBC, CNN are all dead... They're just all toast. You know why? Because we decided to turn them off. Because they're full of crap." (22:47)

• He strongly criticizes figures like Don Lemon and the Democratic Party, accusing them of racism and ideological extremism (23:39–27:42).

7. Political Rhetoric: Fascism and “Nazi” Comparisons

• Carson mocks accusations that Trump is a fascist or Nazi, stating that such comparisons are lies perpetuated by left-wing propagandists (28:00–29:29).

  • "Just like Hitler’s propaganda director, you repeat the lie enough, it becomes the truth." (28:19)

8. The Culture Wars & Woke Policies

• Discussion of Virginia's upcoming gubernatorial race, the "woke" agenda in schools, and Carson’s derision of candidate Abigail Spanberger’s policies on transgender issues (37:13–38:38):

  • "She thinks she's going to be able to get to the election without answering the questions and showing what a woke fool she is." (38:38)

• Critique of the phrase "core values" as used by Democrats:

  "I want nothing to do with the Democrat fricking party's core valories. You guys are evil. Honestly, you're out of your mind." (33:04)

9. Spiritual & Political Awakening

• Carson repeatedly references a worldwide spiritual and patriotic "awakening" he claims will overwhelm progressive forces (33:38–end).

  • "There's a spiritual awakening and a freedom awakening going around the world that won’t be stopped." (38:58)

• Signature sign-off:

  "God bless America as founded, Donald Trump, this glorious nation, Charlie Kirk and his family. Until tomorrow… Don’t catch the stupid." (39:05)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Forgiveness & Anger:

  • "I want nothing to do with the left after what they've done to us...I only want to see you defeated. I only want to see you driven out of power. And the Democrat Party as it is right now, right into the pits of hell." — Rob Carson (05:03)

• On the Current Conservative Movement:

  • "The tree of liberty has been pruned, and it will yield a bumper crop of fruit, my friend...The vacuum will be filled by millions." — Listener, Trucking Curmudgeon (06:31)

• On Media Hypocrisy:

  • "People were calling and saying, enough is enough is enough...ABC was looking for an out. They weren't going to renew his contract. This just made it happen a little faster." — Rob Carson (12:06–12:44)

• On Media Death:

  • "I just love the fact that ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, NPR, MSNBC, CNN are all dead...Because they're full of crap." — Rob Carson (22:47)

• On “Cancel Culture” Flip-Flop:

  • "After lecturing us that there's no guarantee to free speech on misinformation or hate speech, suddenly it's guaranteed." — Justine Brooke Murray (18:24)

• On Awakening:

  • "There's a spiritual awakening and a freedom awakening going around the world that won’t be stopped." — Rob Carson (38:58)

Important Timestamps

• 01:16: Official start of The Rob Carson Show
• 02:21: Donald Trump candid on his approach to political opponents
• 04:50–06:30: Carson’s personal testimony about faith, heart attack, and forgiveness
• 06:31: Listener "Trucking Curmudgeon" call about a conservative “tsunami”
• 10:02: Listener "Ross" – personal testimony about faith, alcoholism, and inspiration
• 15:15: Breakdown of Jimmy Kimmel's firing and leftist bias in late-night TV
• 18:00–19:37: Justine Brooke Murray’s segment on left-wing free speech hypocrisy
• 22:47: Legacy media "death" and audience rejection
• 27:07: J.D. Vance segment on FBI targeting conservatives
• 28:19: Carson equates leftist propaganda to Nazi tactics
• 37:13: Discussion of Abigail Spanberger and "woke" school policies
• 38:58–39:05: Wrap-up with call for spiritual and freedom awakening

Tone and Style

Rob Carson mixes irreverent humor, sarcasm, emotional candor, and combative rhetoric. He frequently employs parody, mimics left-wing talking points for satire, and uses robust language to criticize figures and institutions he regards as corrupt or hypocritical.