LA Mayor Stumbles as She Returns to City, and Personal Stories of the Devastation, with James Woods and Adam Carolla | Ep. 979

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Jan 9, 2025

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James Woods

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Adam Carolla

James Woods, a legendary actor known for his roles in 'Casino' and 'Nixon,' shares his harrowing evacuation story during the LA wildfires, highlighting local leadership’s incompetence. Comedian Adam Carolla discusses his rebuilding strategy and criticizes the LA Fire Department's focus on diversity over critical resources. Both guests emphasize the emotional toll and mismanagement in their communities, calling for accountability while reflecting on the resilience shown amid devastation. The conversation critiques media vanity against the backdrop of real human suffering.

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ANECDOTE

Personal Account of Wildfire Devastation

James Woods's neighborhood experienced devastating fires, causing significant property damage.
Despite the material loss, he emphasizes the importance of perspective, noting no lives were lost.

INSIGHT

Government Mismanagement

The mismanagement of the California administration, particularly Karen Bass and Gavin Newsom, is criticized for exacerbating the wildfire crisis.
James Woods highlights the inadequate water supply and canceled insurance policies as examples of this mismanagement.

ANECDOTE

Neighbor's Heroic Actions

James Woods recounts the heroic actions of his neighbor, Robert Trinkteller, who stayed behind to fight the fire with a bucket.
Trinkteller's efforts saved homes despite the lack of water in fire hydrants due to Karen Bass's budget cuts.

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Megyn Kelly begins the show by calling out the "moron" Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass over her stumbles after returning from Ghana, reading the letters "URL" instead of a website to help with the deadly wildfires, the incompetence of Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom, the embarrassing moment when ABC host David Muir was caught trying to make himself look more svelte on camera while covering the wildfires, his vanity as an actor playing dress up, a flashback to an hilarious Dan Rather vain moment, and more. Then legendary actor James Woods joins to discuss his personal story of evacuating from the LA wildfires, putting the incredible devastation into perspective, the incompetent leadership in the city and state and mismanagement that led to the terrible damage, setting politics aside and the humanity he's seen during this trying time in LA, the terrible leaders in the city who must be held accountable, what lack of preparation caused this devastation, and more. Then Adam Carolla, host of The Adam Carolla Show, to talk about his personal story of evacuating from the LA wildfires, the pragmatic way he plans to go about rebuilding from the devastation, the consequences of a focus on diversity by the LA Fire Department leadership, the incompetent leadership in LA and California, the challenge of rebuilding with all the red tape and bureaucracy, the billions California wasted on a failed high speed rail system, and more. Finally Megyn reflects on the devastation of the LA wildfires, the policies that led us to this moment, the need for liberals in the city and state to see this as a wake-up call, and the importance of perspective in trying moments like this.

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