Adam and Dr. Drew kick things off by weighing the beauty of California against its increasingly dysfunctional governance. Dr. Drew asks how Rick Caruso foresaw the need to hire a private fire department just days before the Southern California wildfires hit, leading Adam to compare Caruso’s foresight with Mayor Karen Bass’s lackluster response. The conversation turns to an old LA Times article about how Dr. Drew was considered for the city’s homeless commission, sparking backlash from the political left.

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8/5/2012: Dr. Drew is back with Adam for a 1-on1 chat about alcoholism, vacation woes, and the dangers of talcum powder. They also go to the phones to answer sex, drug and relationship questions.

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Comedian and YouTuber Mario Adrion joins Adam and Dr. Drew for a lively conversation about the dark origins of German fairy tales, the cultural insanity of Where the Wild Things Are, and how the self-esteem movement has warped a generation. Mario shares what it was like growing up with a stoic German mom, leading to a hilarious sandwich evaluation from Adam and Drew. They also react to a baffling clip from an old children’s show, explore the differences between male and female aggression, and hear about Mario’s recent marriage—including the surprising culture shock he and his wife experienced.

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