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Kirk Cameron Says He Left California Over 'Terrible' Politics

He told the Adam Carolla Podcast that rising costs alongside political disagreements made California hard to raise a family.

Overview

  • Cameron said on the Adam Carolla Podcast on Saturday, May 30, 2026, that his children found California too expensive and that local politics and other factors made family life difficult.
  • He praised Nashville as a community of like-minded creators, cited its family values and cultural scene, and quipped that its food and whiskey were major draws.
  • Cameron added he still hopes to return to California one day and acknowledged the state has much to offer despite his move to Tennessee.
  • News outlets across the political spectrum reported his podcast remarks the same day and framed them alongside his 2024 comments criticizing public schools, which continue to shape audience reaction.
  • The story highlights two broader trends: celebrities using podcasts to make political and personal announcements, and ongoing public discussion about families leaving California for lower costs and different local cultures.