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

November 5, 2025 • 25 mins
Gary & Shannon dive into the fallout of yesterday’s big vote on Proposition 50.   They unpack the hidden stakes for the next five years, why Governor Newsom spent hundreds of millions to force this measure, and how it erases the citizen-led redistricting amendment from 2008.    Plus: what Trump’s saying about California’s voting system, a mental escape to the Maldives, and why the Disney vs. YouTube TV media war is all tied up ...

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Gary & Shannon tackle a jam-packed second hour—starting with the Supreme Court showdown over President Trump’s tariffs and what it could mean for U.S. trade.    Then, they cover the tragic plane explosion in Louisville before lightening things up with Gary’s daily Jeopardy! question. The pair swap stories about classic KFI office antics (featuring a young Oscar Ramirez) and end on a bizarre new lawsuit: porn companies suing the...

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Gary & Shannon hit every flavor: from political sweetness to parental real talk! They start with a quick #SwampWatch update on President Trump’s Miami rally and the Democrats’ post-election victory lap, then shift gears to something even more irresistible… donuts. 🍩 Next, it’s time for #Parenting with guest Justin Worsham, who breaks down why kids are suddenly speaking with Americanized accents (thanks, influencers!) and how t...

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November 5, 2025 • 26 mins
Gary & Shannon close out the show with a wild mix of headlines, hilarity, and celestial vibes. In #WhatsHappening, they cover the government shutdown that might finally be ending, a tragic explosion in Louisville, and the bizarre story of a runaway monkey that met its match with a small-town preacher — sparking a debate over whether Shannon could pull the trigger on a rabid primate 🐒💥. 
Then, it’s time to look up as the bi...

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Gary and Shannon kick off Election Day 2025 breaking down the death of former VP Dick Cheney at 84 — the legacy, the lies, and the lessons. 
Then it’s a whirlwind of election chaos from New York to New Jersey with NewsNation’s Jessica Kartalija reporting live on bomb threats, socialist upsets, and the wildest ballots you’ve ever seen. Plus, breaking NFL trade deadline drama and a midair bomb scare that shuts down Dulles told via...

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Gary & Shannon tear into Proposition 50 — the so-called “redistricting reform” that’s really just Democrats giving Democrats more power. They break down how the measure could reshape California politics for years, the gamble Governor Newsom is making by spending hundreds of millions to push it through, and why voters should care. 

Plus — Trump’s fiery TruthSocial post about California’s voting system, a detour to the Mal...

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Only in L.A.! Gary & Shannon kick off #SwampWatch with the latest on Election Day 2025: from Prop 50 power grabs to DOT Secretary Sean Duffy’s shutdown warning, when suddenly, a real-time car chase unfolds in Huntington Park. The driver? Described as “Buddha-shaped.” 

Then the duo dives into the fast-growing field of AI trainers (is this the future of work?), and a wild Wall Street Journal story about people literally bu...

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November 4, 2025 • 29 mins
Gary & Shannon kick off the final hour with a talk-back correcting them on the plural of “LEGO”… and it turns out, the caller’s right. Then in #WhatsHappening, the NFL trade deadline nears with Sauce Gardner making headlines and former VP Dick Cheney passing away at 84.Later, the crew gives a big shoutout to Yoshinoya for feeding the team before diving into Gavin Newsom’s latest “victory lap” — plus, Shannon gets distracted by ...
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November 3, 2025 • 26 mins
Gary and Shannon kick off the show reacting to Elmer’s brand-new “Godzilla” themed intro (let’s just say… the world might not be saved 😅). 
Then, they dive straight into Dodgers fever as LA celebrates back-to-back World Series championships: with parade coverage live from the packed downtown streets thanks to KFI’s own Michael Monks 🎉⚾️. 
Shannon shares her chaotic travel story from Nashville with the Chargers, including a ...
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Gary and Shannon break down LA’s newest fire-prevention controversy, “Zone Zero,” and the bureaucratic mess making residents question what’s reasonable safety and what’s overreach. 

Then it’s #TerrorInTheSkies time as air travel grinds to chaos under the government shutdown, with unpaid controllers calling out sick and airports at a standstill. Plus, live Dodgers parade updates from downtown and the not-so-surprising upside ...

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Gary and Shannon ride the high of the Dodgers World Series parade with live updates from downtown LA, including the wild crowd energy, confetti cannons, and a final check-in with KFI’s own Michael Monks. 

Then, it’s time for an express #SwampWatch as President Trump and Governor Newsom face tough interviews that reveal a lot more than expected. Finally, they pivot from politics to pumpkin spice wars aka Gen Z’s coffee revolu...

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Gary swears it’s for the role, but Shannon’s not so sure 😂. The hour kicks off with his upcoming theater debut (and questionable hair choices) before jumping into #WhatsHappening: the Dodgers’ record-breaking World Series ratings, AI-powered Coca-Cola ads, and how the Trump admin plans to fund SNAP benefits during the shutdown. 

Then it’s parade déjà vu at Dodger Stadium, a #GasFantasy4Play NFL recap, and a wild #Motivation...

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A suspected terror attack in Michigan may have been stopped — we break down the details and what investigators are revealing. Prince Andrew resurfaces in the news, the job market might actually be punishing people with too much experience, and we debate whether Daylight Saving Time is turning everyone soft. Buckle up — we’re starting spicy.

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Fire crews are told to stand down at the Palisades fire site — we explain why and what it means for containment. Then: Whip Around — why is Gary in his moody mood today? Plus, Heather Brooker joins us for back-to-back entertainment hits, including her top horror movie recommendations and the biggest pop-culture stories of the week.

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October 31, 2025 • 33 mins
It’s #SWAMPWATCH as we dig into Washington drama and the growing impacts of the government shutdown — especially at airports. In today’s Terror in the Skies segment, we cover lost laptops, security delays, and experts sounding off on whether you should just avoid flying right now. We wrap with new developments in the case of the missing San Bernardino girl.

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October 31, 2025 • 37 mins
In What's Happening: wild weather snap-freezing parts of the country, a strike by USC nurses, a McDonald’s penny shortage, candy bar debates, MTV canceling shows, and a troop of new monkeys arriving at the LA Zoo. Plus GaS Fantasy 4 Play and everything you need to know before the day wraps in What You Learned and Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know.

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October 31, 2025 • 16 mins
Gary and Shannon put their partnership to the test — What would life be like without each other? Who would be the official replacement?  Shannon also looks back on her time covering the Occupy protests at City Hall and the not-so-glamorous side of field reporting. Plus, we look back at another packed and successful News & Brews at BJ’s in West Covina — great crowd, great conversations, and yes, great beer. Cheers to everyone wh...

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October 30, 2025 • 28 mins
Dodgers/Blue Jays updates. Trump says “fire up the nukes”.  Louve update: More arrests. R.I.P. KIT-KAT the russian cat.

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October 30, 2025 • 30 mins
Teen boys and AI love. Affordable Living in America. CA museum robbed. Sydney Sweeney outfit.

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October 30, 2025 • 32 mins
#SWAMPWATCH – America’s Fave Apple; Total Nightmare! How much exercise? Animal activist steals chickens

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