The Adam and Dr. Drew Show #2066 - Nick Reiner Update, Mamdani Destroys New York, and San Diego Now Sucks
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Jan 9, 2026 Adam and Dr. Drew tackle the hypocrisy of politicians who impose rules they don't follow themselves. They ponder why Ponzi schemes are illegal while critiquing New York's new mayor. A viral clip about socialist property ideas sparks a heated debate about collectivism versus property rights. The duo shares concerns over California's handling of addiction, highlighting the Nick Reiner case. Finally, they lament the declining safety in San Diego, attributing its issues to ineffective leadership and rising homelessness.
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Fear Can Fake Consensus
- Public fear can force people to profess beliefs they don't hold, giving ideas power through silence rather than conviction.
- Adam and Drew compare COVID-era compliance to a social Ponzi where fear, not belief, maintained the appearance of consensus.
Ideologies Behave Like Financial Bubbles
- Adam likens ideological fads and policy falsities to Ponzi schemes that can run long but inevitably unravel when reality asserts itself.
- Drew agrees, comparing woke ideology to historical market hysteria like tulip mania.
Property Debates Drive Housing Policy
- The hosts highlight debates over property, collective ownership, and rent control as core to urban housing policy conflicts.
- They point out advocates pushing to reconceptualize property as a collective good rather than solely individual ownership.