Gary and Shannon

Gary and Shannon

Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn't) weekdays 9am-1pm

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November 17, 2025 29 mins

Gary & Shannon kick off a soggy Monday celebrating the brief break in SoCal’s downpour before bracing for more rain ahead. Gary shares his two-hour battle with a clogged drain, while Shannon highlights how parts of Long Beach literally turned into canals. Then, they dig into President Trump’s surprising call to release the Epstein files — and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s continued turn on him. 
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Gary & Shannon break down LAX’s $1.5 billion plan to “reduce” traffic — and question whether it can actually get done before the Olympics. 
Then they dive into the indictment of Newsom’s former chief of staff and the surprising tie to Activision Blizzard, Shannon shares a big moment of perspective from her Chargers weekend, and the O.J. Simpson estate re-enters the headlines in a ...

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November 17, 2025 29 mins

Gary & Shannon break down the latest #SwampWatch bombshells — including Eric Swalwell eyeing a run for California governor and President Trump’s sudden pivot on the Epstein files. Then they dive into Time Magazine’s claim that the best years of your life may still be ahead, the rising cost (and rising family drama) of Thanksgiving turkeys, and why begging for five-star reviews might actually backfire.

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November 17, 2025 31 mins

Gary & Shannon kick off the final hour with the “work-from-home hangover” — how pandemic habits collided with a reluctant return-to-office generation. Then it’s #WhatsHappening: more Southern California storms on the way, Trump’s public split from Marjorie Taylor Greene, GameStop’s wild “trade anything” event, the FAA finally clearing up the flight mess, and Dodgers M...

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On this episode of the GAS weekend fix, Gary and Shannon divulge some of their weirdest dreams - who they've had crushes on, and why you should keep things to yourself.

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November 14, 2025 27 mins

Broadcasting live from Luchador Brewing Company in Chino Hills, Gary hosts with help from Michael Monks and a remote check-in from Shannon. Plus, the Justice Department now backs the lawsuit challenging California’s redrawn House districts.

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November 14, 2025 29 mins

The Epstein files could be fully released as early as next week. We dig into a new study analyzing 47,000 ChatGPT conversations to reveal what people are really using AI for. Plus, a TikTok influencer is ordered to pay $1.75 million for destroying a manager’s marriage, and California’s graduation rates are rising much faster than actual student learning.

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November 14, 2025 28 mins

In today’s #SwampWatch, Gary kicks things off live from News & Brews. Justin Worsham joins the show to talk real estate and plenty of fun from the event. Plus, Luchador Brewing co-founder Jaime Benson stops by to share the story behind the brewery and preview this weekend’s big community event Hops in the Hills.

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In today’s #WhatsHappening: Cheetos and Doritos are going naked — new versions without their iconic orange dust hit stores next month. Plus, the suspect in the Encino killings of an American Idol music supervisor and her husband is ruled incompetent to stand trial. Then we roll into Gas Fantasy 4 Play, What You Learned, and Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know.

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The U.S. government finally reopens after the longest shutdown in history — but at what cost? The CDC reports that over 42% of Americans over 20 are now obese, and a new study reveals how antidepressants are taking a serious toll on the younger generation’s sex lives.

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November 13, 2025 29 mins

From storm evacuations and workplace drama at iHeart Media to revoked immigrant licenses and plunging math scores at UC San Diego — Gary and Shannon cover the headlines shaking up California this week.

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November 13, 2025 28 mins

In today’s #SwampWatch, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff is arrested for allegedly stealing $225,000. Plus, a look into the rise of digital romance — why some people are falling for chatbots while others are still searching for something real.

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November 13, 2025 30 mins

#WHATSHAPPENING: Rain Hits SoCal, Selena Quintanilla Pop Up at Grammy Museum. LA city council approves rent control, and Bye-Bye Pennies. Small Bizz: Joseph Santos w/ L.A. Burritos. #StrangeScience

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Gary and Shannon break down the latest on the looming government shutdown. Is America’s national “flightmare” finally coming to an end? Tara Suter from The Hill joins the show to explain what’s really going on. Plus, House Democrats release new Epstein-related emails that include references to Trump.

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November 12, 2025 24 mins

It’s a big day at L.A. City Hall — Michael Monks joins Gary and Shannon to break down what’s next for rent control and that wild downtown gondola plan. Plus, Gov. Newsom makes headlines with a visit to Brazil, and an AI-generated country song just hit #1 in America.

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In today’s #SwampWatch, Gary and Shannon break down what’s brewing in D.C. — plus, why paying with your credit card might soon get a lot more complicated. We dig into Target’s new “1–4” policy, and parenting expert Justin Worsham joins the show to talk career vs. kids, and what really happens when parents take away the iPad.

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November 12, 2025 28 mins

We’re diving into everything that’s WhatsHAppening! and then on Watcha Watchin Wednesday we break down the brand-new Toy Story 5 trailer, unpack the twists and turns in Murdaugh: Death in the Family, and check out the new Eddie Murphy documentary on Netflix. Tun...

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November 11, 2025 26 mins

KTLA’s Henry DiCarlo joins the show to talk about the upcoming weather coming to LA. Dems change playbook during the shutdown. Air traffic will still stick. Freebies for vets!

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November 11, 2025 27 mins

The veteran who shot an intruder finally breaks his silence. A wild police chase ends with a woman crossing into Mexico. Plus—an underwear thief hits a college sorority house, and we break down a new hemp provision shaking up the cannabis world.

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November 11, 2025 30 mins

#SWAMPWATCH: A government shutdown looms as Democrats switch up their playbook. Residents on an Air Force base are told to take down their Christmas decorations — and it’s sparking outrage. Plus, we’re diving into the rise of dog lover dating apps — yes, they’re real!

 

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