Adam Carolla welcomes presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for an engaging conversation about the state of our Nation and politics today as well as Vivek’s unique run in the upcoming presidential race. Adam and Vivek relate on such topics as our media and politicians race baiting, Affirmative Action, and the principles of America that really matter vs the ‘woke smoke’ that currently prevails. Vivek also has some singeing criticisms of President Biden. Next Adam welcomes writer and “radical moderate” Clay Travis to the show with a packed show of sports and politics analogies, and Clay believes Gavin Newsom will be the Democratic nominee in 2024. Adam hilariously relates Newsom’s leadership to a bad Mexican restaurant and both Adam and Clay agree that one can never apologize to the woke mob. Americans have a desperate craving for authenticity and they discuss why 2024 should not include a repeat match of a Trump and Biden election. Chris introduces the news with swimmer and activist Riley Gaines responding to a barbed tweet from Senator Megan Hunt of Omaha. They also talk about OJ commenting on the recent Republican debates, specifically his thoughts on Vivek Ramaswamy. Also Trump’s mugshot and how it will be one of the most famous photos in American history, being the first ever president mugshot. PLUGS: Learn more about Vivek Ramaswamy at Vivek2024.com And follow Vivek on Twitter, @VivekGRamaswamy Check out ‘American Playbook: A Guide to Winning Back the Country from the Democrats’ wherever you find books Listen to ‘The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show’ weekdays 12pm - 3pm ET on radio stations nationwide Visit Outkick.com for sports news And follow Clay Travis on Twitter @ClayTravis THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY’S SPONSORS: SimpliSafe.com/ADAM BlindsGalore.com, let them know we sent you OReillyAuto.com Download the Viator app and use code VIATOR10

Adam welcomes consummate singer Darius Rucker to the show for a nuanced and entertaining look at his life and career as he’s about to release a new album. Darius grew up with a single mom and even though his father was mostly absent from his life, we learn of some audacious requests from him once Darius found success. We discover his initial love for music, how ‘Hootie & the Blowfish’ was created with college buddies, and the trajectory of being successful and talented as a black man not necessarily fitting into specific molds of where people expect others should be. He mentions being the butt of SNL jokes, and on the brighter side some epic rockstar parties. Next, Adam welcomes more music greats; Dicky Barrett and Pete Parada who created a new band together, ‘The Defiant’. They came together over their shared experiences of the abrupt ways in which they were both kicked out of their previous bands. When mob mentality turned on them, they found common ground together and have lots to say about the state of today and the last few years. Chris introduces the news with a clip from Vivek Ramaswamy from the first Republican presidential debate which segues into an interview from Adam 15 years prior that was remarkably similar. They also discuss a recent Tucker Carlson interview with Trump that garnered hundreds of millions of views. PLUGS: Check out Darius Rucker’s new album ‘Carolyn's Boy’ available for preorder now and releasing October 6th See Darius Rucker live: DURANT, OK - CHOCTAW CASINO & RESORT - September 8th & 9th OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - THE ZOO AMPHITHEATRE - September 10th And for more dates visit: DariusRucker.com Look out for Dicky Barrett and Pete Parada’s debut album of their new band, The Defiant releasing October 2023 Listen to The Defiant’s first single ‘Dead Language’ wherever you dind music Visit: TheDefiantOfficial.com And follow the band on Twitter, @TheDefiantUSA THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY’S SPONSORS: BlindsGalore.com, let them know we sent you ForThePeople.com/ADAM or dial #529 Angi.com OReillyAuto.com

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Adam welcomes comedian K-von and they find common ground together discussing cancel culture and comedy, focusing on how K-von had to turn to the non-profit ‘Turning Point’ to assist in getting him back on certain comedy shows which people had previously protested to have canceled. They confer on the ‘woke religion’ we currently find ourselves in covering topics about soccer player Megan Rapinoe, country music pushback, backlash with brands like Bud Light and Target, and into politics with specifics concerning President Biden. Adam also welcomes Fantasy Sports guru Jeff Mans to talk fantasy football and more. Chris submits the news of the day to much hilarity as Chris attempts to introduce a story on a Russian private jet crashing, while Adam wants to talk about the new ‘Sex and the City’. They also talk about Britney Spears and K-von, being half Persian, has a unique perspective on cultural thoughts concerning Sam Asghari. Plus, everyone confers over a picture of Kid Rock with a Bud Light PLUGS: See K-von live: Vancouver, Canada - House of Comedy - Tonight to Sunday Raleigh NC - Goodnights Comedy Club - August 30th St Louis MO - Helium Comedy Club - September 13th For more dates visit: K-vonComedy.com Listen to K-von’s podcast ‘The Right Show’ wherever you find podcasts And follow K-von on Instagram, @KvonComedy Go to FantasyGuru.com for the 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Guide and for full memberships on sale now And follow Jeff Mans on Instagram, @TheJeffMans THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY’S SPONSORS: SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Getkion.com/ADAM Call Lear Capital at 800-489-6450 Angi.com OReillyAuto.com Download the Viator app and use code VIATOR10

Adam welcomes comedian Kim Congdon as they review Kim’s stand-up trajectory and how she left college to pursue comedy. She divulges her fun adventures during covid that almost lead to an engagement, until comedy called her back to the real world. She blasts specific comedy clubs and how comedians are treated, recommending comedians unionize, resulting in Adam offering to bring her pizza on the picket lines in support. Next producer, stuntman and SAG-AFTRA connoisseur Peter Antico joins the show to discuss a wide variety of subjects from the current Hollywood strikes, as well as the complications of media monopolies today that have attained concentrated power affecting fair dealings elsewhere in the industry. He examines the pros and cons of AI, as well as conflicting politics within the unions. Peter also shares what it’s like being a stuntman while also having tourettes. Chris proposes news of the day starting with an announcement from Dick’s Sporting Goods who blames an increase in theft for their lackluster financial report. On a lighter note, we learn of Jennifer Aniston disclosing that she’ll try almost anything once to look young, and that she once tried a salmon-sperm facial. PLUGS: See Kim Congdon live: RALEIGH, NC - GOOD NIGHTS COMEDY CLUB - SEPTEMBER 22nd & 23rd TAMPA, FL- SIDE SPLITTERS - DECEMBER 16th And for more dates visit: KimCongdon.com Listen to ‘This Bitch’ and ‘The Kim Congdon Takeover’ wherever you find podcasts And follow Kim on Instagram: @KimCongdon Watch Peter Antico’s new documentary ‘The Paradigm of Money’ streaming now at RedCoral Universe.com THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY’S SPONSORS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp.com/CAROLLA JustThriveHealth.com enter ADAM AthleticGreens.com/ACS Angi.com OReillyAuto.com Call Lear Capital at 1-800-498-6450

Adam begins his show with Chris as they discuss Adam’s recent yearly visit to Monterey for one of the most memorable car gatherings in the world. They also discuss recent news, starting with news anchor, Sage Steele as she recounts a questionable encounter with Barbar Walters on ‘The View’ years previous. They also deliberate Spain winning the World Cup and an incident that occurred afterwards with soccer player Jenni Hermoso and Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales. Next, Adam welcomes gregarious professor and author, Gad Saad as they review Gad’s various experiences living and working in Canada, a recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast and some of Gad’s professional works both written and as a professor. Gad shares some gems on the science of happiness, human behavior and contributes a fascinating study on whether entry level workers are more or less stressed than CEO’s and why. PLUGS: Check out Gad Saad’s new book ‘The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’ wherever you find books Listen to ‘The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad’ wherever you find podcasts And learn more at GadSaad.com THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY’S SPONSORS: LearAdam.com or call 800-489-6450 Business.LandsEnd.com/ADAM Enter ADAM Microdose.com Enter ADAM TommyJohn.com/ADAM Angi.com OReillyAuto.com Download the Viator app and use code VIATOR10

Adam welcomes back comedian Orny Adams as they discuss an array of subjects local to LA from crime, to restaurants and old articles from Adam and Steve Martin concerning their thoughts on this complicated metropolis. Plus, they cover the nuances of ‘conspiracy theorists’ today and why Orny believes we’re currently in a Civil War. Chris closes with the news with Mark Zuckerberg calling out Elon for seemingly avoiding their potential fight. Chris also mentions a study concerning youth who are at a severe disadvantage and exhibit a penchant for early alcohol use, if they are either unattractive or unathletic. We also learn of a woman’s strange dying wish. PLUGS: See Orny Adams live: Bellflower, CA - The Stand Up Comedy Club - September 23rd Cleveland, OH - Agora Theater & Ballroom - October 13th Las Vegas, NV - Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club - November 2nd to 5th And for more live dates, visit OrnyAdams.com See Orny in the new movie, ‘Teen Wolf: The Movie’ streaming now on Paramount + Listen to ‘What's Wrong With Orny Adams’ wherever you find podcasts Watch Orny’s special ‘More Than Loud’ for free on YouTube And follow Orny on Twitter, @OrnyAdams THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY’S SPONSORS: SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Angi.com OReillyAuto.com ForThePeople.com/Adam or #Law (#529)

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Adam welcomes back notable comedian Brad Williams for a wild ride with stories about wives punching men in their sleep, ayahuasca imaginings, and Adam with a hilarious dating story from his youth. They volley various amusing stories about people who never take responsibility, and we learn about a time that Adam had to wear a helmet to and from his office because of a maniacal bird. Next, Chris introduces the news with a story that’s relevant to Brad and his sentiments concerning an unveiling of the new ‘Snow White’ movie and how it ditched using dwarves for their film. Chris then shows an animated video of a brawl in Alabama involving men from a pontoon boat and a security guard, as well as a young teen who jumps to the rescue. To finish the show, Adam welcomes visionary and good samaritan Dave Fishwick who, is not only a self made millionaire, but had a Netflix movie made about him and his story. He created a community bank to assist people in his community and gave loans to businesses who were struggling to get help from conventional banks. Dave says, ‘People who rob people go to prison, banks who rob people get bonuses’. PLUGS: See Brad Williams live: Hoover, AL - StarDome Comedy Club - August 22nd Sioux City, IA - Sioux City Orpheum - September 14th Orlando, FL - Improv - September 28th And find more dates at BradWilliamsComedy.com Follow Brad on Twitter, @FunnyBrad And follow Brad on Instagram, @BradWilliamsComic Watch the movie of Dave Fishwick’s life story in ‘Bank of Dave’ in theaters August 25th And learn more at DaveFishwickSpeaker.com THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY’S SPONSORS: SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Microdose.com enter ADAM Angi.com OReillyAuto.com The Jordan Harbinger Show Call Lear Capital at 1-800-489-6450, and let them know we sent you