The Adam and Dr. Drew Show #2073 - Has California Hit Rock Bottom? Part 2
Feb 13, 2026
Wild tales about a manager's latest antics and a revived passage on arming teachers sparking a heated debate. A study about kids losing the ability to sit through movies fuels a conversation on unplugging. Stories about going off-grid, Americans skipping home cooking, an ICE arrest video, and catalytic converter thefts round out the chaotic mix.
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LA Times Editorial Misstep
- Adam Carolla reads and ridicules an LA Times editorial arguing armed teachers would make shootings "not as bad."
- He uses the piece to illustrate how critics sometimes undercut their own arguments with poor phrasing.
Attention Span Decline And Civilization
- Adam and Drew highlight a study claiming students can't sit through movies, linking it to doom-scrolling and shrinking attention spans.
- They argue modern life has eroded patience for mundane, focused tasks needed for civilization's functioning.
Reclaim Focus With Phone-Free Habits
- Do create phone-free routines like walks, leaving the phone at home, or no-phone Wednesdays to regain focus.
- Try simple habits such as shutting your phone off at night to improve sleep and reduce anxiety.