Adam Carolla Says Right Wingers in Hollywood Hide Their Politics

Comedian, actor and podcaster Adam Carolla says some Hollywood workers privately agree with his political views but ask him to keep quiet about it, fearing the cost of speaking openly. Speaking with Heretics podcast host Andrew Gold, Carolla described camera workers approaching him on sets with a request: “I agree with you, but don’t… don’t out me.” In Carolla’s account, Hollywood’s public politics don’t always reflect what people in the industry believe. He described a mix of true believers, people he called “preening liars” who express views to advance their careers, and quiet dissenters who hide their opinions. These Hollywood Elites Are LYING to You | Adam Carolla Carolla argued that adopting liberal politics in Hollywood can be a “business decision”. Workers who are well paid but easily replaced, he said, have a reason to agree publicly with the people who control their jobs. Being vocal about that agreement could also help them get promoted. His criticism was especially pointed when discussing sitcom and late-night writers’ rooms. Carolla said someone who walked into one wearing a MAGA hat would face a clear consequence: “you’re not making it back into that room”. He describe...