Gary and Shannon

HOUR 2 (09/17) -Gary & Shannon dig into allegations that taxpayer money meant for homeless services funded luxuries while a separate rail audit flags prohibited travel expenses. Then, declining math grades fuel renewed debate over the SAT, the show asks whether college is about learning or simply getting the diploma, and a Wall Street Journal column sparks a conversation about when avoiding ri...

 HOUR 3 (09/17) - Gary & Shannon hit #WhatsHappening with new Prop 40 polling and a dispute over Princess Diana’s legacy, then #SwampWatch covers the Kennedy Center controversy, growing Canada-EU ties and the latest turns in L.A.’s mayoral race. Plus, what endless short-form video may be doing to our attention spans, and a Hyrox competitor takes “go hard or go home&...

HOUR 1 (09/16) - Gary & Shannon reflect on the NewsChopper4 tragedy in Chatsworth and the emotional moment NBC4 confirmed the loss of aerial reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw. KFI’s Will Kohlschreiber explains the warning alarms heard before the crash and why hovering can leave helicopters especially vulnerable, while longtime NBC4 anchor Fred Roggin remembers the people b...

HOUR 2 (09/16) - Gary & Shannon continue reflecting on the NewsChopper4 tragedy with Mike Nolan, who explains the trust between aerial crews and newsrooms and what happens when the people reporting the story suddenly become part of it. Then, as more is learned about those killed in Tuesday’s tragedies, Rick Caruso praises Karen Bass but stops short of an endorsement in the mayor’s...

HOUR 3 (09/16) - Gary & Shannon run through #WhatsHappening with Hollywood productions moving out of California, Arch Manning backlash, the latest on the Chatsworth tragedies and Travis Kelce’s alleged Ponzi-scheme losses. Then #SwampWatch gets into interest rates, whether an openly AI-positive political message could actually connect with voters and some very strange FBI hiring standard...

 HOUR 1 (09/15) - Gary & Shannon start with Aaron Rodgers sounding less-than-thrilled about his exes, Emmy fallout and a surprising wrinkle in the Rob Reiner case. Then Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon find themselves on the same side of the AI panic debate while President Trump dismisses takeover fears as a “hoax.” Plus, Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president...

HOUR 2 (09/15) - Gary’s anti-Reba campaign somehow gets even louder as New Clay plays the Reba theme song; Shannon sings along, and listeners weigh in on whether Gary’s criticism is justified or just deeply personal. Then Gary & Shannon turn to the latest in the Nick Reiner case, including the decision not to seek the death penalty and a separate fight over trust money. P...

HOUR 3 (09/15) - Gary & Shannon run through #WhatsHappening before an elephant story somehow takes over the start of #SwampWatch, followed by the day’s political headlines (including McConnell lives). Then #TrueCrimeTuesday dives into the strange business of Presidential pardon brokers after a hidden-camera investigation captured a $300,000 sales pitch promising access and influence.&nbs...

HOUR 1 (09/14) - Gary & Shannon recap a chaotic NFL Week 1, from the Chargers’ loss to Arizona and Chicago’s 59-point explosion to Green Bay’s collapse against Minnesota, before looking ahead to Patrick Mahomes’ Monday night return against Denver. Then Gary gets stuck on one unexpectedly existential question: “to what end?” Plus, a drone attack knocks out Sa...

HOUR 2 (09/14) - Gary & Shannon dig into the growing push to regulate AI, including proposals for corporate liability, criminal penalties and limits on self-improving systems. They also look at Paramount’s threat to leave California, whether restaurants should start locking up phones to force us to talk to each other again, and one very naked problem aboard an American Airlines flight. S...

HOUR 3 (09/14) - Gary & Shannon run through #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch before asking whether TikTok has somehow found a way to complicate showering with the rise of double-cleansing. Then, after years of chasing fuller lips and sharper cheekbones, more patients are paying to undo their filler as beauty trends swing back toward a more natural look. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

HOUR 1 (09/12) - Gary & Shannon take on app creep and the feeling that seemingly everything now requires a login, portal or download just to function. They weigh the convenience of fitness and healthcare apps against tech fatigue, failed websites and the risk of becoming too dependent on our phones. Then, as CDs make a nostalgic comeback, they look at why physical media suddenly feels appealin...

HOUR 2 (09/12) - Gary & Shannon take on the increasingly awkward world of digital ordering kiosks, disappearing human interaction and a memorable McDonald’s stop in Santa Barbara. Then it’s a fresh batch of bizarre news nuggets, including a naked man arrested inside HomeGoods and a nurse disciplined over a truly unfortunate gauze incident. Plus, they get into the latest Elizabeth H...

WEEKEND FIX (09/12) - Gary & Shannon sit down with technical director and board op Elmer to unpack his silent retreat: how he managed to stay entertained without talking, what spending time in complete silence with his girlfriend Diane was actually like, the meditation sessions, the routines, and what he learned from shutting out the noise for a few days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

HOUR 1 (09/11) - Gary & Shannon thank the listeners who came out for our News & Brews in Rancho Cucamonga, recap the 49ers’ 27–7 win over the Rams in Australia and wonder whether travel prep made the difference. Then, 25 years after 9/11, they remember where they were, what the world felt like before the attacks and how that day instantly turned everyone into a reporter. T...

HOUR 2 (09/11) - Gary & Shannon learn that apparently, we still need to talk to other humans, as research finds even boring small talk can boost our mood. Then, former Anthropic and Google DeepMind researchers sound the alarm over losing control of AI — but could tougher safety rules also help protect the biggest players? Heather Brooker joins for #EntertainmentReport with Emmy...

HOUR 3 (09/11) - Gary & Shannon hit #WhatsHappening with the wild story of Rick Springfield allegedly killing an enemy combatant while overseas performing for troops. Then they ditch #SwampWatch and head into #Fantasy4Play for the NFL season. And then the #NNNYNTK (nine news nuggets you need to know) with a Cat-in-the-Hat stalker, an ostrich farmer with a tick-induced red meat allergy, an...

 HOUR 1 (09/10) - Gary & Shannon are live from BJ’s in Rancho Cucamonga for News & Brews! Football is back, Darnold is already sidelined, and Gary’s carefully timing his texts to Shannon. They get into the Getty fire, Trump versus the NFL and California’s governor’s race before turning to Elizabeth Holmes’ voice and Hollywood’s latest obsession: tur...

HOUR 2 (09/10) - Gary & Shannon are live from BJ’s in Rancho Cucamonga, demanding a little credit for their newsmaking Mayor Bass interview. Then it’s a Secret Service sting story, AI doomsday warnings and a freeway VIP lane for mountain lions. Plus, California’s projected $675 million OnlyFans tab, and an anatomical clarification nobody expected to need. See omnystudio....

 HOUR 3 (09/10) - Rancho Cucamonga Mayor Michael joins Gary & Shannon live at BJ’s to talk about his journey from firefighter to mayor, the city’s growth and his next chapter. Plus, the day’s headlines, late-night TV’s future and the shows that make you suffer through the first season. They wrap News & Brews with the woman who lived to 117, and reportedly ate t...

HOUR 1 (09/09) - Gary & Shannon unpack the Clancy mistrial as jurors speak out, with NewsNation’s Laura Ingle sharing her firsthand account of the courtroom tension and defense attorney Kevin Reddington’s relentless approach. Gary & Shannon announce the News & Brews VIP winner, debate Shannon’s NFL excitement and confess their Cheez-It addiction. And in #TerrorInTheSk...

HOUR 2 (09/09) - Gary & Shannon dig into the FEC’s request for more details on travel reimbursements from Newsom’s PAC, which calls the inquiry routine; the letter alleges no violation. Plus, emotional testimony in the Nicole Linton trial as prosecutors allege she deliberately accelerated to 130 mph before the deadly Windsor Hills crash, while her defense argues she suffered a seiz...

HOUR 3 (09/09) - Gary & Shannon have pizza on the brain ahead of tomorrow’s visit to BJ’s Brewhouse. In #WhatsHappening, they tackle NFL excitement, wild Southern California weather and the baffling business of DoorDashing movie theater popcorn—delivery fees and all. Plus, #SwampWatch rounds up the day’s political headlines. Then, Justin Worsham joins for #Parenting to...

HOUR 1 (09/08) - Gary & Shannon break out Shannon’s 1996 CD binder and ask listeners to confess their most embarrassing albums before getting into Southern California’s brutal humidity, Long Beach evacuations and the latest on the deadly Miami plane crash. Plus, the aftermath of the Lindsay Clancy trial, family location-sharing turning into “fambushing,” and Gary m...

HOUR 2 (09/08) - Gary & Shannon preview Thursday’s News & Brews in Rancho Cucamonga and read some VIP giveaway entries before revisiting everyone’s most embarrassing CDs. Then they get into California’s governor race and the death-penalty debate, Harry and Meghan’s latest royal confusion, a third death connected to Burning Man, and Lori Loughlin’s divorce...