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Comedian Jeff Dye Exits California Over Troubling Policies

11/17/2025

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Comedian Jeff Dye is leaving California for Texas, citing Governor Gavin Newsom's policies and the state's handling of recent devastating fires.
On The Joe Rogan Experience, Dye warned California is headed in a troubling direction.
Podcaster Joe Rogan, who moved to Austin in 2020, said Los Angeles unrest spurred his move.
The discussion cited Ellen DeGeneres, who left the United States during U.S. President Donald Trump’s presidency.

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Comedian Jeff Dye is leaving California for Texas, citing Governor Gavin Newsom's policies and the state's handling of recent devastating fires.
On The Joe Rogan Experience, Dye warned California is headed in a troubling direction.
Podcaster Joe Rogan, who moved to Austin in 2020, said Los Angeles unrest spurred his move.
The discussion cited Ellen DeGeneres, who left the United States during U.S. President Donald Trump’s presidency.