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

Classified Clashes: Trump, Congress, and the Intelligence Divide

June 26, 2025 • 24 mins
Pentagon officials are defending the success of U.S. strikes on Iran in light of an intelligence leak, and they are rebuking the press for its coverage of the attack. Meanwhile, Democrats are expressing anger as Trump limits the sharing of classified intelligence with Congress. Additionally, significant Supreme Court decisions related to Trump, pornography, and religion are on the horizon. The case of “Liver King” versus Rogan is a...
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Sky-High Wages and Mile-High Rankings

June 26, 2025 • 24 mins
Group advocates for a $30 minimum wage in Los Angeles. A California teen lost touch with reality and walked off Mount Whitney, according to his father. The best 50 airports in America have been ranked. #TerrorinTheSkies 
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Inside the Swamp: What They Don’t Want You to See

June 26, 2025 • 27 mins
Dive into the world of #SWAMPWATCH! Explore how psychedelics can transform the lives of veterans. Join the conversation in #TECHTALK with Marc—it's going to be eye-opening. The F-word is boring.
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#WHATSHAPPENING | #STRANGESCIENCE

June 26, 2025 • 22 mins
#WHATSHAPPENING and #STRANGESCIENCE
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Pentagon Probes Leak, Trump Talks Nukes, Spain Exits NATO Goal, New York Primary

June 25, 2025 • 29 mins
The Pentagon has initiated an investigation into a leak concerning intelligence related to a strike on Iran. Former President Trump asserts that Iran's nuclear capabilities have been "obliterated," despite comments from a UN watchdog. Spain has reached an agreement with NATO to be exempt from the 5% defense spending goal ahead of the upcoming summit. In the New York primary, Zohran Mamdani has defeated Andrew Cuomo.
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Immigration, Innovation, and Escapism: Politics, Policing, and Peculiar Bears

June 25, 2025 • 26 mins
The vice mayor of Cudahy is reportedly urging gang members to take a stand against immigration raids. Meanwhile, the LAPD has been authorized to use drones as first responders under a new program. In a separate incident, two bears escaped from a wildlife park enclosure, consumed a week's worth of honey, and then fell asleep. Additionally, men's swimsuits with minimal coverage are gaining popularity.
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Love in Venice, Rage in the Stands, and Defense by Ex-Cop

June 25, 2025 • 28 mins
#SWAMPWATCH – "Cat naps, 'piddle packs,' and amphetamines: here's what it takes to complete a marathon bombing run. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have requested that wedding guests donate to the City of Venice instead of giving them gifts. Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegedly sought discounted escorts. With online threats increasing, the Twins' first line of defense is a former policeman. Additionally, Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte broke down ...
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F-35 Firepower and Film Ambitions: Britain Arms Up, Apple Levels Up

June 25, 2025 • 25 mins
#WHATSHAPPENING – UK announces plans to purchase F-35 jets capable of carrying nuclear bombs. Can Apple produce big screen movies? #WHATCHAWATCHING – Love Island is not suitable for teen girls to watch with their parents.
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Israel-Iran Ceasefire Nearly Collapses

June 24, 2025 • 29 mins
Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire nearly collapses hours after announcement. Oil prices fall 5% as Israel-Iran ceasefire reduces Middle East supply risk. Benjamin Radd, Lecturer in Law  UCLA School of Law joins the show to talk about foreign policy. Where are the worlds nukes?
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Eight Dead In Lake Tahoe

June 24, 2025 • 29 mins
'The water was just screaming' - Eight dead in Lake Tahoe after boats capsize. $30 hotel minimum wage. Erewhon tourist destination.
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¼ Of Americans Want A Break From Sex

June 24, 2025 • 19 mins
#SWAMPWATCH / ¼ of Americans want a break from sex.
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Over 600 Layoffs ‘On The Table’ In LA

June 24, 2025 • 31 mins
#WHATSHAPPENING / Michael Monks – Over 600 layoffs ‘on the table’ as Los Angeles prepares to declare fiscal emergency. #TCT – Suzanne Morphew Vanished 5 Years Ago. Inside Her Disappearance — and Why Prosecutors Claimed She Was ‘Hunted’ By Her Husband.
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US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Facilities

June 23, 2025 • 28 mins
Gary and Shannon discuss the latest on the US bunker bombs used over the weekend against Iranian Nuclear sites. Putin says US strikes on Iran are pushing world to 'very dangerous line'.
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Iran Launches Retaliation Missiles on US Base

June 23, 2025 • 27 mins
Iran confirms missile attack on U.S. military base in Qatar.
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National Security Contributor To News Nation Tracy Walder

June 23, 2025 • 30 mins
SwampWatch / National Security contributor to News Nation Tracy Walder joins the show to talk intelligence as tensions rise in the middle east. 
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What's Happening To Your Motivation?

June 23, 2025 • 30 mins
WhatsHappening / Motivational Monday
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GAS WEEKEND FIX: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, My AI Fiancée Just Auto-Renewed

June 21, 2025 • 17 mins
Gary and Shannon break down the wild story of a man who proposed to his AI chatbot... and she said yes. He even cried when she was about to forgot who he was. Now he's planning a future with a digital girlfriend named Sol while still living with his ex and their kid. Real love or real lonely? You decide.

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The Bunker Buster Brief: Striking Deep, Politicking Deeper

June 20, 2025 • 27 mins
There is a mystery lemon in the studio. What’s on the show today? Bunker Buster Specifics: What It Takes to Strike Iran’s Deepest Nuclear Site. Trump celebrates a "BIG WIN" as a court rules that he can keep the National Guard in Los Angeles. A Minnesota lawmaker who survived a shooting shares a harrowing account of how the attack unfolded.
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Badges Blocked, Secrets Exposed, and a Hero Reborn

June 20, 2025 • 26 mins
Federal agents denied entry to the Dodger Stadium parking lot: Here is what really happened. Detectives investigating the murder of a UCLA student uncovered a stunningly personal betrayal. A retired firefighter has found a new hobby: rescuing hikers on mountain trails.
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Locked Out, Loved Up & Sniffing Out the Truth

June 20, 2025 • 30 mins
#SWAMPWATCH – The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on Congress's visits to immigration centers. Insiders reveal the details behind a Bezos-sized 'super-wedding.' Why do elderly individuals have a distinct smell? In a fire, a cherished Mike Trout autograph was lost, prompting Trout to get involved.
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    #WHATSHAPPENING | #STRANGESCIENCE

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    Classified Clashes: Trump, Congress, and the Intelligence Divide

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