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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Popcorn, Tariffs & Prison Bars: Trump, Alcatraz, and the Movie Biz

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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Dark Turns: Death, Disappearance, and the Naked Truth

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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#SwampWatch

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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#WhatsHappening | #TerrorInTheSkies | #MotivationalMonday

May 5, 2025 • 18 mins

Let's go over #WhatsHappening! Movie tariffs, Diddy trial, severe weather, self-checkout removed at Target, Mayor Bass's pay cut, and a reality show about a conclave? The return of the landline: Kids use old-school technology to learn basic telephone etiquette. #TerrorInTheSkies and #MotivationalMonday.

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GAS WEEKEND FIX: Double Hams and Cracking the Happiness Code

May 3, 2025 • 16 mins

Flourishing or Floundering? Gary and Shannon dive into the science of human well-being with a quirky bio-statistician who's trying to put numbers to happiness! Discover why community matters more than your smartphone, why young adults are struggling, and why Indonesians might just have the secret to stress-free living. Packed with laughs, pop culture references, and surprising insights, this weekend fix will make you rethink what i...

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Tariffs Are On - What Costs More?

May 2, 2025 • 26 mins

Tariffs are on: What costs more? Trump signs order that aims to cut funding to NPR, PBS. Conclave Chimneys. Terror In The Skies!

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Donkey Roundup Rocking SoCal

May 2, 2025 • 28 mins

Former CHP Captain Sexually Abused Flight Attendants. The Donkey Roundup Rocking a Southern California Community. Locked Door in 200 year old home.

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#SwampWatch

May 2, 2025 • 27 mins

#Swampwatch – Purge of WH staff / Trump b-day plans / No More Vets Day – ‘Victory Day for WW1’. Ozempic killed the body positive movement. Real ID updates. Rust Reviews are in: Hard to Watch.

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#Whatshappening | #Entertainment

May 2, 2025 • 37 mins

#Whatshappening / #Entertainment - Heather Brooker - Marvel Thunderbolts, Look ahead to Memorial Day Weekend Box Office. / #WhatILearned/ #NNNTNK

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Mike Waltz To Exit Trump White House

May 1, 2025 • 28 mins

Mike Waltz to exit Trump White House weeks after Signal chat fiasco. Trump says US kids may get ‘two dolls instead of 30. Harris Returns to Political Life, Warning of a Constitutional Crisis. Kamala Harris mocked over bizarre Doritos word salad during speech about AI: ‘Three wines deep’.

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Overhaul The LAPD, In This Economy?

May 1, 2025 • 28 mins

Overhaul the LAPD, in this economy? Questions surround chief’s plan amid budget crunch. L.A. lifeguards taking mental health leave as beach algae bloom takes toll. They came to L.A. for the Hollywood dream, then shot to stardom as ‘Girls Gone Bible’. Baseball fan falls from the stands in Pittsburgh

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#SWAMPWATCH | #TECHTALK

May 1, 2025 • 33 mins

#SWAMPWATCH – Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy to leave posts in White House / All of Trump’s Tacky and Trollish White House Renovations #TECHTALK w/ Marc Saltzman: What is Meta AI? App launches, rivaling ChatGPT / Visa Gives AI Agents ‘Intelligent Commerce’ Superpowers. Staying in is in!

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#WHATSHAPPENING | #STRANGESCIENCE

May 1, 2025 • 30 mins

#WHATSHAPPENING / The great conclave secret: What do would-be popes eat? #STRANGESCIENCE – Junk food is making us forget our memories

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Chinese Factories Slow in Early Sign of Trade War’s Toll

April 30, 2025 • 29 mins

Chinese Factories Slow in Early Sign of Trade War’s Toll. Pakistan claims it has ‘credible intelligence’ India will strike within 36 hours. Runaway kangaroo on the loose named Sheila shuts down Alabama interstate. The Cross Returns as a Style Choice in Jewelry.

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O.C. Man Guilty In Murder Of Ex-Girlfriend

April 30, 2025 • 29 mins

O.C. man guilty in murder of ex-girlfriend captured on her best friend’s voicemail. Monster quake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk. LA City changing film permits. Caveman Skincare.

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#SWAMPWATCH | #PARENTING

April 30, 2025 • 33 mins

#SWAMPWATCH / Netflix CEO says Movie theaters are ‘Outdated’ / #PARENTING –Want to Raise Successful Kids? Cognitive Research Says Work on This 1 Key Emotion / Research Shows Reading is More Important for Our Kids Than You Ever Imagined.

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#WHATSHAPPENING | #WHATCHAWATCHING

April 30, 2025 • 31 mins

#WHATSHAPPENING – 4 dead in Pennsylvania as severe weather hits from Texas to New York / How much would you pay for Gary’s shoes? / #WHATCHAWATCHING

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Europe Goes Dark, and CDs & DVDs Make a Shocking Comeback

April 29, 2025 • 26 mins

The FBI has been conducting lie detector tests as part of their ongoing investigations to ensure the accuracy of testimonies. Recently, a significant power outage affected Europe, leading to disruptions in daily activities, and not sure why it happened. Additionally, KFI radio host Michael Monks has been discussing the implications of recent labor strikes in Los Angeles, which have had a considerable impact on various industries. ...

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#Breakdown | #TerrorInTheSkies

April 29, 2025 • 25 mins

Amazon faces challenges with auto tariffs and decreased imports from Asia, seeing a 35% drop. We will discuss the recent Palisades test fires and our ongoing issues of #TerrorInTheSkies, along with an unusual topic: poop.

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#SwampWatch | #Wellness

April 29, 2025 • 26 mins

Gary and Shannon are bringing you the latest news from Washington, D.C in #SwampWatch. Trump's first 100 days will test the future of both the Republican and Democratic parties.TikTok Enema Trend. #WELLNESS: Waking up at 4 a.m. is not just for CEOs anymore. Eating ultraprocessed foods increases the risk of premature death. Champagne may protect the heart from cardiac arrest.

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Episodes

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#SwampWatch

#WhatsHappening | #TerrorInTheSkies | #MotivationalMonday

GAS WEEKEND FIX: Double Hams and Cracking the Happiness Code

Tariffs Are On - What Costs More?

Donkey Roundup Rocking SoCal

#SwampWatch

#Whatshappening | #Entertainment

Mike Waltz To Exit Trump White House

Overhaul The LAPD, In This Economy?

#SWAMPWATCH | #TECHTALK

#WHATSHAPPENING | #STRANGESCIENCE

Chinese Factories Slow in Early Sign of Trade War’s Toll

O.C. Man Guilty In Murder Of Ex-Girlfriend

#SWAMPWATCH | #PARENTING

#WHATSHAPPENING | #WHATCHAWATCHING

Europe Goes Dark, and CDs & DVDs Make a Shocking Comeback

#Breakdown | #TerrorInTheSkies

#SwampWatch | #Wellness

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