Gary and Shannon

Breaking news hits as Shannon is mid-flight to Mexico, with cartel violence triggering emergency orders just as she’s about to land. Shannon joins the show from her revised vacation to explain watching the chaos unfold on Wi-Fi, a nerve-racking flight announcement, and why she’s pivoted to a U.S. vacation instead. Gary breaks down what’s happening on the ground with NewsNation na...

Gary breaks down the explosive tech trial being compared to Big Tobacco, questioning whether social media regulation is finally coming, the role of Section 230, and why even tech leaders like Peter Thiel and Steve Jobs kept screens out of their own homes. The conversation turns to global crackdowns, including moves overseas and Gavin Newsom floating restrictions on social media for kids under 16.T...

Gary covers the biggest stories of the day, from cartel violence in Mexico and a chaotic moment at the BAFTA Awards to USA Hockey’s return to gold and new health updates on Lindsey Vonn. In  SwampWatch , Gary reacts to fallout ahead of  Donald Trump ’s State of the Union and breaks down controversy surrounding  Gavin Newsom ’s latest comments while on his book...

Gary & Shannon finally say the quiet part out loud. On this Weekend Fix , they spill the behind-the-scenes drama that no longer fits on the weekday show—office politics, deserted floors, and how the once-electric KFI 4th floor became the building’s forgotten dungeon. They react to Tim Conway Jr. ’s eerie video shot near the old offices, debate why everyone now sneaks downstai...

Gary & Shannon kick off the show reflecting on their first week with Monks & Merrill and reminiscing about covering the O.J. chase, before imagining what a modern-day celebrity chase might look like now. That spirals into high school crushes and a new Wired-featured search tool that lets users find OnlyFans creators who resemble people they are attracted to. The hour also includes a Suprem...

Gary & Shannon open Hour 2 with baseball Spring Training and Gary’s frustration over the growing wave of jersey advertising before shifting into the latest updates from the tech trial. They break down testimony pointing to signs that social media platforms knew their products were addictive, particularly for children and teens. The conversation pivots live to President Trump reacting to...

Gary & Shannon kick off the big 11 o’clock hour with listener #WhatILearned talkbacks before diving into #WhatsHappening.  The hour continues with SwampWatch, including President Trump announcing a new 10 percent global tariff under a different statute and the surprisingly muted reaction from Wall Street. Producer Matt’s musical choice sets the tone, followed by listener feedb...

Shannon kicks off the show with the news that Prince Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday and the Queen joins exclusively from heaven to share her thoughts. Gary and Shannon dig into the cameras following Pima County to document the Nancy Guthrie investigation and how bizarre that is, plus investigators are turning to genetic genealogy to crack the DNA questions. The US is sending the most air...

Gary & Shannon break down how Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony landed in the courtroom as the Big Tech trial zeroes in on whether social media companies knowingly hooked kids early for long-term profit. They also dig into the backlash over Reese’s allegedly using cheaper ingredients—and Gary revisits the now-outdated “contract” he gave his kids when they got their firs...

Gary & Shannon kick off a newly adjusted  #WhatsHappening  with the day’s biggest stories, including rising artillery activity involving  Iran , continued courtroom fallout from Mark Zuckerberg’s social media trial, and debate over whether the Olympic “quadgod” actually choked—or faced the same kind of pressure moment athletes like  Simone...

Gary and Shannon hit #WhatsHappening with the Guthrie latest, Zuckerberg in court, and a man who sued Buffalo Wild Wings for not enough meat on their boneless wings. Breaking from the tech trial: the judge issued a warning about smart glasses in the courtroom. SwampWatch covers NYC's experience with socialism and Trump's State of the Union set for Tuesday night. Then #Parenting with expert Justin...

Gary and Shannon cover Zuckerberg taking the stand in the landmark tech trial, breaking down how the defense is trying to make him unlikeable and whether his media training will backfire with the jury. Then TMZ's self-imposed gag order on the Guthrie case is already over with another ransom note, and the FBI is now in contact with Mexican law enforcement, raising questions about why that didn't ha...

Gary and Shannon open with the shocking story of 9 skiers still missing after an avalanche, with backcountry outfitter Blackbird facing heavy criticism for pushing forward despite weather warnings. Then the Stephen Colbert vs. CBS saga gets messier as it turns out CBS never even confirmed telling Colbert what he claimed on the show, raising questions about FCC equal time rules and whether this is...

Gary and Shannon kick off an early #WhatsHappening now that Hour 4 is gone, leading with President Trump threatening the death penalty for Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper. Plus, Shia LaBeouf got arrested, China's showcasing humanoid robots for the New Year, and Stephen Colbert had a take on government censorship. Then a 3.6 magnitude earthquake hits near Riverside County mid-show. SwampWatch covers US a...

Gary and Shannon dig into the landmark California tech trial ahead of Zuckerberg taking the stand tomorrow. They revisit those grieving parents who confronted him on Capitol Hill thinking they'd made an impact, only for the product to get more addictive. Will Zuckerberg being a father himself make any difference this time? Then, Larchmont's quiet family streets have a prostitution problem, complet...

Gary and Shannon kick off their brand new 3-hour show as Monks & Merrill take over the 12pm hour on KFI. They celebrate the new lineup but land on an odd coincidence: Tim Conway Jr. getting an hour and Jesse Jackson's passing, connecting it to Conway's long-running bit "What The Hell Did Jesse Jackson Say?”  They play audio of talking with Reverend Jackson from over 10 years ago, in...

Gary and Shannon close out their final Hour 4 ever as a ground stop hits LAX from thunderstorms. Gary reminds listeners about the 10 year anniversary party on Saturday March 7th, with registration open through the end of the week.  Shannon gives a heartfelt thank you to the audience that carried what was once the highest rated hour on KFI. Gary has AI write an obituary for the hour and it's s...

Shannon drops another Herbert Hoover fun fact before SwampWatch takes on Newsom's climate deal with the UK and the very important question of what's open on President's Day (spoiler: fast food is the #1 concern). Then Gary and Shannon dive into Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang as they try to figure out what "mogged" and "maxxing" means, and Elmer suggests "look maxxing" Gary's cheeks. The heaviest rain o...

Gary and Shannon keep the President's Day fun facts rolling with Herbert Hoover and George Washington, including why Washington refused any title but "Mr. President." Then breaking news hits: Robert Duvall has passed away. They also dig into the latest from the big tech trial with Zuckerberg set to testify tomorrow. A weather alert interrupts the show with strong thunderstorms headed for SoCal, wi...

Gary and Shannon open the show as a storm rolls through LA with evacuations set for 10am in the Palisades and Altadena burn scar areas. Then it gets emotional as they face the reality of losing their 12pm hour after 10 years and one month, with Monks & Merrill taking over tomorrow.  Shannon says Gary has to shed it with the snake as the Year of the Fire Horse begins tomorrow. She also rec...

Gary & Shannon pull back the curtain on a pre-recorded Weekend Fix, kicking off with Gary's Ring camera distraction and a group text about neighborhood mailbox break-ins that leads to the question: what are you even stealing from USPS in 2026? Then, the big news: KFI is shaking up the schedule with a new 12p-3p show, Monks & Merrill. Shannon admits she doesn't know Merrill well, but v...

Gary kicks off Hour 4 with What's Happening and the day's trending stories including the stock market rally and cooling inflation. Then, a retirement reality check: the identity crisis when your career disappears, the guilt of switching from saving to spending after 40 years, and an 85-year-old widow whose AI robot companion tells her Dolly Parton jokes, does tai chi with her, and brought her hear...

Gary kick off SwampWatch with Fetterman's split from Dems, the DHS shutdown fight, and some rare good economic news. Then, top researchers at OpenAI and Anthropic are quitting and going public with warnings about their own technology. AI founder Matt Shumer's viral post compared this moment to February 2020, calling it "the 'this seems overblown' phase of something much bigger than Covid." Anthrop...

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri takes the stand in LA as plaintiffs argue the platform fueled depression and body dysmorphia in kids as young as nine. Internal emails reveal Instagram's own teams warned against lifting a plastic surgery filter ban, only to be overruled. Zuckerberg is expected to testify next. Then, Iran is texting protesters "your presence has been noted" and using facial recognition...

The FBI doubles the reward to $100K as over 13,000 tips pour in on Day 13 of the Nancy Guthrie search. Gary breaks down new suspect details, a Walmart-exclusive backpack that could be traceable, recovered doorbell cam footage, and today's arraignment of the fake ransom note suspect. NewsNation's Jessica Kartalija joins with the latest. Then, an AI-generated video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt h...