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Target Apologizes for Selling “Racist” Costume + LIVE From The Motor Enclave In Tampa, Florida!

Sep 1, 2026 · 1h 43m

Summary

Adam Carolla and Rudy Pavich discuss recent travel mishaps, including renting an unintuitive electric Polestar and navigating a hotel’s confusing "do not disturb" system. They also critique Target’s apology for a Halloween costume, debate Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario, and react to a WNBA incident involving a transgender fan. The segment concludes with Carolla’s story about smuggling a flask through LAX security and a brief introduction to a listener’s supercar claims business.

Topics discussed

Intro and SimpliSafe sponsorship Show overview and news segment intro Struggles with Hertz electric car rental Hotel thermostat and do-not-disturb issues Complaint about a 'chopped' salad Target apology for offensive Halloween costume Naming rights for Lake Ontario Energy, cars, and environmental progress Celebrity Apprentice and aging sitcom stars Waiting for wife to get ready for bed WNBA fan ejected after player confrontation SimpliSafe and Boll & Branch sponsorships American trucks and brunch drinking culture Airport security incident with a flask Steve on diminished value insurance claims Discussion on 'pile of crap' cars American car prestige and AMC history Porsche caliper painting and divorce story Carlos on vintage Porsche racing history Littles Foundation and car condo concepts
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