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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May 10, 2025 • 18 mins
Gary and Shannon dive into the strange new world where friendships are just likes, DMs, and algorithm-driven vibes. From the “uncanny valley” of Facebook friends to platonic dating apps that promise BFFs without the awkward brunch invites, they unpack how social media messed with our social lives. Plus, Shannon shares a story about a friend who rage-quit Facebook—because apparently, one more engagement post was the last straw.
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May 9, 2025 • 29 mins
Pope Leo XIV: First Mass, Watched Conclave, Played Wordle, Likes White Sox. Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson NOT banned from UNC football facility. Heather Brooker promotes her stand up show at the Ice House tomorrow!
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May 9, 2025 • 29 mins
Judge in Menendez brothers case expected to consider removal of LA County DA's office, parole board's risk assessment. Heather Brooker – Entertainment Report: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Presales / 'Karate Kid: Legends' First Reactions. CHP rolls out new weapons to stop ‘video game-styled’ driving. Smokey Robinson’s Lawyer Calls Sexual Assault Claims ‘Vile’ and ‘False’.
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May 9, 2025 • 30 mins
#SWAMPWATCH – The U.S. and China are set to begin trade negotiations in Switzerland this weekend / First Chinese freight ship goods hit with Trump’s 145%-plus tariffs arriving at U.S. ports. The Republicans and Democrats Pulling Off the Unthinkable: Staying Friends. They built a secret apartment in the mall. Now it’s a movie. New Virginia law restricts social media usage for kids.
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May 9, 2025 • 39 mins
#WHATSHAPPENING – Heat advisory issued in parts of Southern California as high temperatures expected over weekend. Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson NOT banned from UNC football facility. #WIL/NNNYNTK – Turkish Town gets High After Police Burn 20 Tons of Confiscated Weed.
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May 8, 2025 • 30 mins
WHITE SMOKE, WE GOT A NEW POPE!!!! Why do popes choose different names.
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May 8, 2025 • 42 mins
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected first American pope in history. Trump announces his first trade deal with the UK.
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May 8, 2025 • 30 mins
Cardinal Prevost becomes the first American pope, choosing the name Leo XIV. Sister creates AI video of slain brother to address his killer in court.
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May 8, 2025 • 27 mins
#WHATSHAPPENING – California gas prices could reach $8 a gallon by 2026, new study suggests / Teacher/Nurse Stonefire gift card giveaway / #STRANGESCIENCE – The science behind the smoke that signals selection of new pope
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May 7, 2025 • 30 mins
Catholic cardinals meet to elect next pope. Pakistan decries ‘act of war’ as it retaliates against India missile attack. Failed Soviet-era spacecraft expected to crash back to Earth within days.
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May 7, 2025 • 32 mins
REAL ID is now required for air travel in America. These Chinese-made products could soon be hard to find in the U.S. Councilmember Blumenfield and LA Zoo CEO fight over fate of two elephants. Time-restricted ‘smart’ toilets arrive in Long Beach.
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May 7, 2025 • 28 mins
#SWAMPWATCH / WeightWatchers Files for Bankruptcy Amid Wave of New Weight-Loss Methods / #PARENTING – 2.1 kids per woman might not be enough for population survival, new research reveals / What is the 7-7-7 rule of effective parenting?
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May 7, 2025 • 31 mins
#WHATSHAPPENING / Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by former housekeepers / #WHATCHAWATCHING
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Canada’s Carney is making a high-stakes visit to the White House, where the stakes have never been higher. Meanwhile, the race to fix air traffic control is heating up, with concerns growing about our aviation systems. Additionally, this year's Met Gala has prompting excitement and speculation, while Halle Berry finds herself under the watchful eye of social media as she navigates public scrutiny.
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Governor Newsom is urging former President Trump to collaborate on a $7.5 billion tax credit for Hollywood. Meanwhile, top officers from the Los Angeles Fire Department union have been suspended after an audit revealed $800,000 in questionable credit card expenditures. In Altadena, trees that were burned in a recent fire are given a second life as locally sourced lumber. Now nine weeks old, Big Bear eaglets Sunny and Gizmo are appr...
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May 6, 2025 • 24 mins
Gary and Shannon are reporting the latest news from Washington, D.C. Carney stated that Canada is "not for sale" after Trump proposed making it the 51st state during an Oval Office meeting. Zuckerberg's new Meta AI app has taken a personal approach that some find unsettling. A study by UNLA discovered a new method for treating and preventing autism. Additionally, near-death experiences significantly alter individuals' perspectives ...
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May 6, 2025 • 23 mins
Let's go over #WhatsHappening! Trump is talking about making Canada the 51st State in the United States, a DUI killing didn't get charged with murder, a hidden camera in a bathroom at a dance studio, a new city in California named Mountain House, and get your Real ID soon. #TrueCrimeTuesday
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May 5, 2025 • 28 mins
Let’s dive into the captivating world of film tariffs! This discussion promises to shed light on how these economic measures impact the film industry and influence the movies we love. In a surprising twist, Trump is looking to reopen Alcatraz, the infamous island prison, after more than six decades! It’s a bold move that’s bound to spark conversations and intrigue across the nation. What could this mean for the historic site and it...
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May 5, 2025 • 21 mins
Paramedics vividly recounted the harrowing scene after the lifeless body of John O'Keefe was discovered at 34 Fairview in Karen Read Trail. In a separate startling incident, a naked inmate caused quite a stir at the Men's Central Jail in Los Angeles County, leaving everyone bewildered. Meanwhile, a remarkable twist in a decades-long mystery has emerged: 82-year-old Audrey Backeberg, who vanished without a trace in July 1962 at just...
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May 5, 2025 • 29 mins
Gary and Shannon are delivering the latest news from Washington, D.C., covering topics such as NFL Draft drama, Alcatraz in Law & Order, and the importance of upholding the Constitution. They also explore the question: Is pop culture in a terminal decline? Additionally, they invite listeners to share their thoughts on what questions to ask on a first date through their Talkbacks.
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