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-12pm

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August 7, 2026 32 mins

HOUR 1 (08/07) - Gary & Shannon open with breaking news out of Pasadena after Huntington Hospital received a bomb threat, then the hour quickly turns into a full investigation after Gary finds a mysterious sticker left on his car. They debate how seriously to take it, Producer Matt spirals (appropriately), and listeners flood the show with talkbacks offering theories, security adv...

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HOUR 2 (08/07) - Gary & Shannon continue investigating the mysterious sticker left on Gary’s car as Shannon works the phones to track down security footage.
They also cover Meta’s latest legal trouble and the growing backlash against smart glasses, before Heather Brooker joins for the #EntertainmentReport with Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the return of&...

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HOUR 3 (08/07) - Gary & Shannon cover the day’s biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including rising tensions with Iran, Southern California wildfires, the latest on Big Bear eagle Jackie, President Trump’s warning signs ahead of the midterms, and new executive action on birthright citizenship.
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HOUR 1 (08/06) - Senate Republicans vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after his COVID hearing testimony, while a taxpayer-funded Southern California homelessness nonprofit faces scrutiny over its CEO's $1.6 million compensation package.
Plus, Gary & Shannon celebrate the return of football, check in on Jackie's latest medical update, and look at the early p...

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August 6, 2026 27 mins

HOUR 2 (08/06) – Hollywood is producing fewer movies and TV shows in Los Angeles despite expanded tax credits, sparking a conversation about where the work went, whether California can realistically compete with other states and countries, and if the industry's biggest problem is policy—or Hollywood itself.
Gary & Shannon debate whether studios have lost sight of ma...

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HOUR 3 (08/06) – Gary & Shannon kick off #WhatsHappening with Anthony Fauci being ordered held in contempt of Congress, the latest on California wildfires, a $856 million Powerball jackpot, and other trending headlines.
During #SwampWatch, they discuss President Trump's dispute over reports about U.S. munitions, the latest developments involving Iran, and political intrig...

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HOUR 1 (08/05) – Gary surprises Shannon with a football-related gift before discussing Justin Herbert and Madison Beer. They then break down President Trump's return to Southern California following another security scare, Abdul El-Sayed's Democratic Senate primary victory in Michigan and what it means for the Democratic Socialist movement, Hasan Piker's growing influence on the...

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August 5, 2026 29 mins

HOUR 2 (08/05) – Gary & Shannon discuss how a grandfather helped police identify a suspected Spokane wildfire arsonist as devastating fires continue to burn across the Northwest. They also break down a SpaceX rocket stage crashing into the Moon, why social media still discourages people from admitting when life isn't going well, and whether the booming livestream shopping ap...

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HOUR 3 (08/05) – Gary & Shannon kick off #WhatsHappening with Abdul El-Sayed's narrow Michigan primary victory, record-setting stock market gains fueled by AI, persistent wildfire concerns in the Pacific Northwest, and the latest food safety headlines. During #SwampWatch, they discuss the dropped Reflecting Pool vandalism charges and what Democrats face heading into the gene...

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HOUR 1 (08/04) – Gary & Shannon open with the latest update on Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie before discussing President Trump's upcoming Western swing, growing wildfire concerns in Washington, and new developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations. They also share a classic Clint Eastwood story involving Kevin Costner that sparks a conversation about work ethic, why Eastwood...

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August 4, 2026 30 mins

HOUR 2 (08/04) – Gary & Shannon discuss President Trump's visit to Los Angeles and the political implications for Gavin Newsom's 2028 ambitions before an offhand conversation about renting a bounce house spirals into a full-blown KFI event.
They also cover the latest controversy surrounding the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, debate whether the massive project is wort...

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August 4, 2026 32 mins

HOUR 3 (08/04) – Gary & Shannon kick off #WhatsHappening with President Trump's visit to Southern California, devastating wildfires in Spokane, key primary elections that could shape the Democratic Party, a massive meth bust in Los Angeles, and a Falcon 9 booster headed for an unplanned collision with the Moon.
During #SwampWatch, they discuss the Michigan primary, Jeanine Pirro, and the latest political headlines. The...

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August 3, 2026 31 mins

HOUR 1 (08/03) – Gary & Shannon kick off the week with Shannon recounting an unforgettable moment involving a friend's teenage daughter and why some people should know better after 30 years of friendship. They also recap Gary's weekend at a local production of Frozen, discuss the deadly shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out, break down a new 2028 presidential poll featuring Gav...

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August 3, 2026 30 mins

HOUR 2 (08/03) – Gary & Shannon discuss the California governor's race as Rick Caruso challenges Xavier Becerra to a debate before turning to the ongoing rebuilding delays in Malibu following the devastating wildfires. They also examine a quote often attributed to John Adams about democracy, discuss the national debt, the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of Ame...

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August 3, 2026 31 mins

HOUR 3 (08/03) – Gary & Shannon cover the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including the Idaho In-N-Out shooting, destructive wildfires across the Pacific Northwest, the growing measles outbreak in California, Spider-Man's record-breaking box office debut, and renewed concern over Ariana Grande's health after recent public appearances.
During #SwampWatch, they discuss President Trump's latest co...

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Gary and Shannon talk about the wild world of parenting. Which baby names are ILLEGAL in Europe? Gary and Shannon present the True Crime stories of the week. It's official! Gary and Shannon are #34 in the iHeart Podcast rankings! Should someone be able to withdrawal a guilty plea?

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Gary and Shannon get into what could cause a couple to SPLIT! Will you avoid ordering something off a menu if you can't pronounce it to the waiter? Gary and Shannon dive deep into a spicy article written by former Newsom staffer Ruby Rippey. More on the affair between Newsom & Rippey. 

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August 1, 2026 15 mins

WEEKEND FIX (08/01) – Gary & Shannon debate when middle age really begins, why midlife crises seem to happen later in life, and whether milestone birthdays deserve their reputation.
They also discuss aging in Hollywood, why money can make looking younger a little easier, whether Brad Pitt and Jennifer Lopez have set unrealistic expectations, plus private pilot licensing a...

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July 31, 2026 31 mins

HOUR 1 (07/31) – Gary & Shannon discuss reports that Hamas has agreed in principle to disarm, while questioning whether a lasting agreement is actually within reach. They also cover the rise of online rental scams targeting desperate renters, whether falling space junk is becoming a real concern, the growing backlash against Meta's AI-powered smart glasses over privacy conce...

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July 31, 2026 23 mins

HOUR 2 (07/31) – Gary & Shannon break down the escalating legal battle between prediction market rivals Kalshi and Polymarket as New York moves to crack down on the rapidly growing industry. They also debate whether Starship's We Built This City deserves its reputation as one of the worst No. 1 hits of all time before Heather Brooker joins for the #Entertainme...

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