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

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February 6, 2026 30 mins

Gary and Shannon kick off the hour with a jaw-dropping California Post piece exposing $8.6 billion in new SBA fraud uncovered in the state. Then they get pulled into a live car chase, and of course it's a Tesla, which sparks a debate about how hard they are to steal and a detour into Gary's white car interior and why Shannon thinks that's a terrible idea. 
They break down the Wall Street Journal's list of TV shows that defi...

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Gary and Shannon open the show with a behind-the-scenes look at the team that keeps everything running before diving into the Winter Olympics and the rhythm dance ice skating highlights so far. They also question how a 92-year-old ended up driving a car into a grocery store in Westwood. NewsNation Correspondent Nancy Loo joins to share the latest on the Nancy Guthrie missing persons case, including the demand letter and the looming...

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Gary & Shannon tease tomorrow's Instagram Live announcement and debate whether Gary retired his signature phrase. #WhatsHappening covers the Nancy Guthrie case updates, Mayor Bass's allegedly doctored fire report, Beutner dropping out, and Caruso's possible mayoral run. Then: wine sales are tanking and the industry is fighting back against what they call a "neo-Prohibitionist" movement. Plus, #StrangeScience on why weed might a...

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Gary & Shannon break down the Nancy Guthrie press conference with new details on the ransom note and timeline clarity. Swamp Watch covers Trump's call with Savannah Guthrie, FBI Director Kash Patel's dispatch, and the US-Russia nuclear treaty extension. Marc Saltzman joins for #TechTalk on lowering your electric bill with user-friendly tech. Plus, the illegal streaming box boom: how fed-up customers are ditching $200-$300/month...

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Gary & Shannon kick off with Shannon bringing back sleeves and her weird Conway dream that has her questioning why she's always the responsible one (she insists she's the fun one). 
Then they turn serious with NewsNation's Jennifer Coffindaffer on the latest in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case. KFI's Michael Monks breaks down the LA Times bombshell alleging Mayor Bass watered down the Palisades Fire report, the history...

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Gary & Shannon open with the latest developments in the case involving Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, Nancy, as conflicting reports and a lack of clear information raise new questions. Shannon speculates whether the alleged ransom note was sent to TMZ for publicity and what the references to medication could really mean. The hour also includes a lighter tease of a “fun time” announcement coming to Ins...

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Gary & Shannon break down the highlights and frustrations from last night’s debate, including technical issues, standout moments, and why some candidates came off more serious than others. They react to debate audio, shifts in prediction market odds, and the candidates’ long-winded answers on California’s high-speed rail. The hour also includes a tease for an upcoming Instagram “fun time,” a l...

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February 4, 2026 31 mins

Gary & Shannon talk about Gary’s fear of social media and why nothing ever truly disappears once it’s posted. They dive into #SWAMPWATCH, covering Mitch McConnell, new scrutiny around Bill and Melinda Gates, and the sentencing of attempted assassin Ryan Routh. The hour continues with frustration over the lack of clear information in the Guthrie case, Gary’s blunt reaction to the fallout involving former Bachel...

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Gary & Shannon kick off Hour 4 with #WhatsHappening, covering the latest developments in the Nancy Guthrie missing person case, comments from President Trump on immigration and government fraud, and major newsroom cuts at The Washington Post. They then react to a new LA Times report suggesting Mayor Karen Bass watered down the Palisades fire report, before shifting gears to a Wall Street Journal list of the songs that defined A...

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Gary & Shannon open Hour 4 with breaking developments in the case involving Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, Nancy, as reports surface of what may be a ransom note. They then run through #WhatsHappening, including news involving Jill Biden’s ex-husband and a major leadership change at Disney.

 

The hour lightens briefly with an entertaining conversation involving the man who offered to house froz...

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Gary & Shannon open Hour 2 with breaking news involving Jill Biden’s ex-husband being accused of murder, with Shannon breaking down the latest details. They then speak with Fox 11 host and tonight’s debate moderator, Marla Tellez, about what to expect from tonight’s California governor debate in San Francisco.
The hour continues with discussion around the upcoming Super Bowl, Sam Darnold’s unlikely ri...

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Gary & Shannon open Hour 2 with breaking news involving Jill Biden’s ex-husband being accused of murder, with Shannon breaking down the latest details. They then speak with Fox 11 host and tonight’s debate moderator, Marla Tellez, about what to expect from tonight’s California governor debate in San Francisco.
The hour continues with discussion around the upcoming Super Bowl, Sam Darnold’s unlikely ri...

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Shannon opens the show annoyed, reassures a sheepish Gary that he’s “safe,” and the two mock the idea of “house burping,” agreeing it’s just opening your windows. The hour turns serious as Gary & Shannon discuss the latest developments in the case of Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, including reports of blood at the scene and unanswered questions about a possible kidnapping.
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Gary and Shannon run through the day’s biggest trending stories before turning to Super Bowl buzz, coaching headlines, and some questionable prop bets. The hour includes a Motivational Monday moment and wraps with a provocative discussion about generational intelligence—and why Gen Z may be the first generation to slide backward.

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February 2, 2026 32 mins

Gary and Shannon track the day’s biggest political developments before turning to two uncomfortable realities: power and decline. From shutdown progress and global diplomacy to disturbing details in the latest Epstein files, the conversation shifts to Olympic teammates forced into rivalry and why everything we love online seems to rot over time, with no easy escape.

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Gary and Shannon preview tomorrow’s California governor debate, dig into mounting frustration over Pacific Palisades rebuild delays, and question the cost of city-level dysfunction. The hour includes a look ahead to Mayor Karen Bass’s State of the City with KFI’s own Michael Monks, internal City Hall tensions, shifting betting odds in the governor’s race, and what to expect when candidates take the debate st...

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February 2, 2026 27 mins

Gary and Shannon open with an emotional update on Jackie and Shadow’s damaged eagle eggs before pivoting to weather chaos, government shutdown uncertainty, and a Grammy Awards recap that left them feeling phantom pain. The hour wraps with a troubling and still-unfolding story involving the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, as questions mount and details remain unclear.

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Gary and Shannon dig into America’s fixation on testosterone after a piece from The Atlantic and a documentary tied to Tucker Carlson spark a debate over masculinity, motive, and who gets to define what’s “wrong” with the country. The conversation drifts into RFK Jr., common sense vs credibility, and ends with a very real realization—aging means night driving is suddenly a problem.

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January 30, 2026 31 mins

Gary and Shannon react to a major legal ruling removing the death penalty in a high-profile case, track shutdown tensions alongside new Epstein document releases, and weigh in on Don Lemon becoming part of the story after a protest arrest. The hour ends with a luxury cruise ship stuck in Antarctic ice, where passengers reportedly kept the champagne flowing.

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Gary and Shannon break down California’s wide-open governor’s race, where there’s no clear front-runner and voters seem unmotivated. They then dig into Los Angeles spending millions on outside lawyers amid an ongoing homelessness lawsuit, raising questions about priorities and accountability. Plus, the GaS Legal Desk covers a disturbing Orange County case involving an exotic dancer accused of killing and beheading...

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