Adam Carolla Show Sam Tripoli on Free Speech, Culture Wars & Why He Gets Called a “Fascist”
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Jan 28, 2026 
Sam Tripoli, stand-up comedian and host of Tin Foil Hat, joins to spar over free speech and culture wars. He reacts to a misgendering court case and a viral trans-indigenous trolling stunt. He explains why labels like "fascist" get thrown at him while he argues for small government. Fast-paced, provocative, and unapologetically combative.
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Prisoner 'Going Trans' To Change Placement
- Adam Carolla recounts a case where a convicted rapist claimed to be transgender in prison to get housed with women.
- The prosecutor was fired for refusing to use the inmate's chosen pronouns, which Adam says undermined the case's clarity and justice.
Pronoun Usage Can Obscure Facts
- Sam Tripoli and Adam Carolla argue that evolving pronoun usage in reporting creates confusion in criminal stories.
- They say confusing language weakens public understanding and can obscure who committed violent acts.
Privilege Undermines Credibility
- The hosts note politicians and activists often live in privileged areas while criticizing others' choices.
- They argue that this behavior reveals hypocrisy and selective application of policy claims.
