Adam Carolla Show Grant Cardone and Adam Carolla Expose California’s Land Grab Scam
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Oct 7, 2025 
Grant Cardone, an influential entrepreneur and real estate mogul, dives into the aftermath of the Malibu fires, criticizing California's rebuilding policies as oppressive and unjust. He discusses how regulatory hurdles and insurance limitations create a system where only the wealthy can afford to rebuild, pushing the middle class out. Grant highlights the shocking reality of land grabs disguised as fire safety efforts and urges political action to combat these restrictions. Together with Adam, they spotlight the urgency for homeowners to navigate the complexities of insurance and permits.
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Surviving Malibu Fire And Insurance Nightmare
- Grant Cardone described being the “last man standing” after Malibu fires while 18 adjacent homes burned to the ground.
- He said his concrete-built house survived but suffered millions in smoke and structural damage that insurers and FEMA rules complicate.
Regulations Can Functionally Seize Property
- FEMA and local rules can force full demolition if repair costs exceed arbitrary percentages of assessed structure value.
- Cardone argues those rules effectively seize control of private property by making rebuilding impossible or unaffordable.
Use Political Pressure To Speed Rebuilds
- Fight restrictive permitting by publicizing the economic and human cost to galvanize voter pressure on local officials.
- Register voters to change political incentives rather than waiting for bureaucrats to expedite rebuilds.
