Adam Carolla Show Senator John Kennedy EXPOSES the TRUTH behind the Government Shutdown
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Oct 16, 2025 U.S. Senator John Kennedy, author of How To Test Negative For Stupid, dives deep into the looming government shutdown. He discusses the ongoing budget negotiations and the influence of the Democratic Party's progressive wing. Kennedy critiques the media landscape's shift to podcasts and social media while exploring elite attitudes in politics during the pandemic. He outlines what he believes makes an effective leader and forecasts potential outcomes for the shutdown and the upcoming 2024 race involving Kamala Harris.
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Warm-Up Set That Shifted Momentum
- Adam Carolla recounts watching Rudy Povich crush a comedy set while he warmed up and felt intimidated.
- He used the moment to reflect on pacing his own performance and warming into a show.
Hotel Checkout Race And Key Card Fumble
- Adam tells a travel anecdote about racing the hotel checkout clock and failing to keep his key card active.
- He describes the frustrating back-and-forth with staff and finally gaining entry with maintenance.
Cheryl Hines Defends RFK Jr. On The View
- Rudy Pavich highlights Cheryl Hines defending husband RFK Jr. on The View and clashes over misinformation claims.
- The clip shows heated pushback about competence and COVID-era claims.
