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Adam Carolla news
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The gist
Adam Carolla says Angelenos are fleeing L.A. for 'anywhere.'
The comedian's move highlights debates over housing, schools, and California's decline.
Background
Adam Carolla, a comedian and podcast host, has been vocal about leaving Los Angeles, citing homelessness, wildfires, and what he views as the state's decline under Democratic leadership. His comments come amid broader discussions about population shifts from California to states like Texas and Virginia.
How it unfolded
- Sep 3, 2026Bruce Campbell appears on Carolla's podcast and discusses his cancer prognosis, saying he has 'five years to live.'
- Sep 8, 2026Carolla joins Sean Hannity on 'Hang Out with Sean Hannity' to discuss why he is leaving California, saying residents are willing to move 'anywhere.'
- Sep 9, 2026Fox News @ Night panelists discuss Carolla's departure, focusing on housing costs, school curriculum, and population shifts.
Who’s saying what
- Carolla
- Carolla argues that L.A. has changed from a city people rarely left to one where they are desperate to leave, saying 'I've just got to get out of here.'
- Panelists
- Fox News @ Night panelists outline housing costs and public school curriculum as factors in Carolla's decision and broader population shifts.
Still unverified
Carolla's statements about why people are leaving L.A. are his personal opinions, not backed by data in the material.