Sam Tripoli on Free Speech, Culture Wars & Why He Gets Called a “Fascist”
Adam Carolla Show
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4.5 • 36.9K Ratings
🗓️ 28 January 2026
⏱️ 113 minutes
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Summary
Sam Tripoli joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation that dives into a recent court case being dismissed over misgendering, reacts to viral clips of someone trolling protestors while posing as a trans Native person, and breaks down why he’s often labeled a “fascist” despite being firmly opposed to big government. We get into free speech, culture wars, and Adam’s famous “What’s in the Trunk” analogy. Check out samtripoli.com, listen to his podcast Tin Foil Hat, follow his debate league World War Debate, and follow Sam on Instagram @samtripoli.
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