All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Adam Carolla on California's Collapse: Fires, Failed Leadership, and Gyno-Fascism
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Jan 13, 2026 
Adam Carolla, a comedian and media personality, shares his insights on California's governance and its consequences. He dives into the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, criticizes regulatory red tape that hinders rebuilding, and exposes what he terms 'gyno-fascism' in safety culture. Adam also discusses media bias, the economic effects of safety standards, and the impact of DEI initiatives in Hollywood. He advocates for political change in California and predicts a shift towards freedom-oriented states as residents seek better governance.
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Evacuated From The Palisades Fire
- Adam Carolla describes being evacuated from Malibu the night the Palisades Fire started and broadcasting from a hotel room the next morning.
- He predicted then that permitting and red tape would prevent rebuilding and says a year later almost nothing has been rebuilt.
Coastal Commission Drove Owners Away
- Carolla tells the story of friends who abandoned rebuilding in Malibu because the Coastal Commission made the process unbearable.
- They moved to Palm Springs instead of waiting years to rebuild in their retirement.
Safety-First Rules Can Freeze Action
- Carolla argues over-regulation stems from a safety-first bureaucracy that ignores economic second-order effects.
- He calls this tendency 'gyno-fascism' and says it grinds projects to a halt despite appearing noble.