Adam Carolla Show Elaine Culotti Exposes California’s FireAid Scandal & Shares Updates on Palisades Recovery & George Santos Says His Chin Is Fake?
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Jul 28, 2025 Elaine Culotti, a seasoned real estate developer and lifestyle expert, unravels the mystery behind the missing funds from a California disaster relief concert. She emphasizes the bureaucratic hurdles hindering recovery efforts and critiques the state’s approach to low-cost housing. The conversation also touches on the struggles of rebuilding in fire-affected areas, revealing the complexities of local governance. Later, Jason 'Mayhem' Miller adds humor with hot takes on George Santos' chin and the environmental impact of pet ownership.
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FireAid Funds Mismanagement
- The FireAid concert raised $100 million, but drastically less of that reached the victims due to numerous middlemen and bureaucratic layers.
- A large portion of the funds was absorbed by NGOs and political PACs, illustrating significant inefficiency.
Building Permits Are Money Traps
- California's building and safety departments have expanded fees by requiring homeowners to hire deputy inspectors.
- This paywall multiplication creates increased costs and bureaucracy that inhibit rebuilding efforts.
Privatize Inspections To Streamline
- Privatize inspections by hiring your own plan checkers to speed up permit approvals.
- Establishing a Pacific Palisades Department of Building and Safety could streamline local rebuilding efforts.
