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

Episodes

July 17, 2025 28 mins
Trump’s Epstein answers are getting worse. California couple accused of tricking women into carrying babies through surrogacy; 21 children seized.
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Handwritten notes help lead search crews to mom and son stranded in California forest. Shannon and Michael came up with a movie idea so epic! IYKYK: Here Are the Popular Teen 'Texting Codes' Every Parent Should Know.
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#SWAMPWATCH – Manhattan Prosecutor Who Handled Epstein Cases Is Fired. Looming Epstein vote has Republicans eager to leave Washington. What Makes a Car Lovable? It's Not the Tech, It's the Cup Holders. One Man’s Quest to Break a Record for Birthday Freebies.
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#WHATSHAPPENING – Police seize firetruck in posh L.A. neighborhood in case with bizarre twist. The event of the year? A ‘diva’ bookstore cat’s 10th birthday party. #STRANGESCIENCE – World’s biggest Mars rock sells for $5.3 million at auction. What are ‘blue zones’? 5 places on Earth where the healthiest people live
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Trump calls Epstein conspiracy a ‘hoax’ and turns on Maga ‘weaklings. 'The powerful protecting the powerful': Democrats see an opening on Epstein. 'Put a 'W' next to Dino's name.' NL wins All-Star Game swing-off, with help from Dino Ebel.
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July 16, 2025 29 mins
Man arrested for shooting deaths of ‘American Idol’ music supervisor, husband in their Encino home. Michael Monks is a believer in crystals and tarot cards. TALKBACKS: Crystals and tarot cards. Debra brought sage to make John Kobylt a kinder host.
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#SWAMPWATCH / #PARENTING with Justin Worsham: Research suggests that raising girls is more stressful than boys. Stop Helicopter Parenting and Start Panda Parenting, Say Experts.
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July 16, 2025 31 mins
#WHATSHAPPENING – California couple accused of tricking women into carrying babies through surrogacy; 21 children seized. Etsy Witches Charge for Jobs, Sunshine and Knicks Wins. Business Is Booming. Your brain on revenge looks a lot like your brain on drugs.#WHATCHAWATCHING.
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Epstein's storm intensifies around his administration. Russia was uninterested in Trump's weapons for Ukraine and tariff threats.
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July 15, 2025 32 mins
KFI – Monks –The number of people living on the streets dropped nearly 10% countywide this year. ICE declares millions of undocumented immigrants ineligible for bond hearings. L.A. County’s charter reform accidentally repealed anti-incarceration ballot measure. 2025 Emmy Awards nominations live updates: ‘Severance’ and ‘The Studio’ top the list. 
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#SWAMPWATCH – Russia was unresponsive to Trump's threats regarding Ukraine weapons and tariffs. Additionally, posts about missed connections are experiencing a resurgence.
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#WHAT'SHAPPENING – You can't ruin the Runyon Canyon trails. A missing 74-year-old may be a kidnapping case. Two people were killed in a flood in New Jersey. Fire Festival is back in the news. Is Stevie Wonder really blind? How the Crunchwrap Became Bigger Than Taco Bell. 
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Menendez ruling regarding the letter and Menudo information. Epstein backlash at the Gen Z convention and Trump's response. Discussing weird family traditions during talkbacks throughout the show.
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July 14, 2025 31 mins
KFI – Michael Monks – Texas confronts Hollywood, JD Vance at Disneyland, Homeless Count released today, and LA Ports update.
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#SWAMPWATCH – SS failed, 9th shooter, North Korea and Russia are allies. Ken Paxton's divorce drama. TikTok video: slender, Japanese walking. TALKBACKS: Family Traditions.
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#WHATSHAPPENING –  He attempted to evade responsibility for killing his family. There's a significant flood threat on the East Coast, and the FDA has approved a new food dye. Additionally, there is a trend related to Zin, and there's a new purpose being found for feral cats. Participating in just 30 minutes of "Japanese walking" each day may help improve your fitness. Audiobook narrators are grappling with the rise of robot narrato...
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July 12, 2025 16 mins
While Gary is vacationing in Hawaii, Shannon is joined by KFI's very own Michael Monks! Get to know Monks like never before. In this funny, unfiltered episode, Michael opens up about his childhood, his stepdad's discipline, married life in his downtown L.A. loft, and his love of mugs, couches, and cursing.

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Immigration raid at cannabis farm leads to violence in Camarillo as hundreds protest. Saving Superman: Shelter hopes story of dog rescued from Texas flood debris will help save others. KFI – Entertainment w/ Heather Brooker – 'Superman' opens to mixed reviews from critics / Superman Flop or Not?
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July 11, 2025 30 mins
Power Hour with Michael Monks! Shannon and Michael discuss Downtown L.A. / Immigration / Student Loans / Candy.
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July 11, 2025 31 mins
#SWAMPWATCH – In South Carolina, Newsom Tests the Presidential Waters. 90-year-old man is a competitive stair climber. Guest Amber Capone, Co-Founder/CEO of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS). California veterans urge study of 'lifesaving' psychedelic therapy.
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