Gary and Shannon

Gary & Shannon unpack why we're so tempted to romanticize old relationships, how nostalgia tricks us into remembering only the good times, and whether "the one that got away" really exists. Along the way, Gary reveals whether he was ever someone's missed opportunity, Shannon offers a refreshing take on competitive dating, and the conversation turns into an honest look at moving forward instead...

HOUR 1 (07/10)  - Gary & Shannon kick off the show with the latest on Mitch McConnell after new video shows him being loaded into an ambulance following last month's apparent cardiac arrest. The conversation then shifts to a fiery Boyle Heights town hall where residents shouted down Mayor Karen Bass over the warehouse cleanup as firefighters battled multiple Southern California wildfires....

HOUR 2 (07/10)  - Gary & Shannon discuss Southern California's first monsoon storms of the season, the threat of dry lightning as wildfire danger remains elevated, and LAUSD's deadline to fix its budget. They also cover the chaotic scene at a San Diego beach where two sea lions sent beachgoers scrambling during pupping season. Heather Brooker joins for this week's #EntertainmentReport to...

HOUR 3 (07/10)  - Gary & Shannon cover today's biggest stories during #WhatsHappening, including the growing race to replace Graham Platner in Maine, fallout from the contentious Boyle Heights town hall, tonight's planned SpaceX Falcon 9 launch, Huntington Beach's "End of Summer Party," and the mysterious spread of the Cyclospora parasite. During #SwampWatch, they discuss Platner's loomin...

HOUR 1 (07/09)  – Gary & Shannon open the show with a mysterious "private" letter that thankfully isn't anthrax before diving into the day's biggest headlines. Graham Platner suspends his Senate campaign amid mounting pressure, President Trump declares the Iran ceasefire over as new U.S. strikes target Iranian positions, and a shocking TerrorInTheSkies - an Argentine flight instruct...

HOUR 2 (07/09)  – The 2026 World Cup Final halftime show gets even bigger with an all-star lineup, while Hollywood's production slowdown reaches Television City as financial troubles mount. Plus, Boyle Heights residents confront the growing stench from millions of pounds of rotting food, California faces fresh scrutiny over taxes and government spending, forecasters warn El Niño...

HOUR 3 (07/09)  – Gary & Shannon break down the day's biggest headlines, including Graham Platner ending his Senate campaign, the latest U.S.-Iran developments, Air Force One security precautions, Boyle Heights' ongoing odor crisis, and LAPD's plan to shift academy officers back to patrol ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Plus,  The Hill's  Ryan Mancini joins the show to discuss...

HOUR 1 (07/08)  – President Trump says the Iran ceasefire is over as tensions rise following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Plus, NATO drama continues over defense spending, Democrats scramble to replace Graham Platner, raccoons invade Dodger Stadium while a coyote leaves an unwelcome surprise in Shannon's backyard, and parents could soon have much more control over their k...

HOUR 2 (07/08)  – Health inspectors shut down dozens of Los Angeles restaurants over serious health code violations, raising the question: how much do you really trust your favorite spot? Plus, Gary & Shannon debate whether a father accused of driving his family off a cliff should ever be behind the wheel again, airlines double down on premium cabins while economy passengers pay the...

HOUR 3 (07/08)  – Gary & Shannon cover the day's biggest headlines, including renewed U.S. military strikes on Iran, soaring oil prices, dangerous heat and humidity moving into Southern California, a spike in West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes, and Burbank Airport's massive terminal expansion. Then it's the return of  #WhatchaWatchinWeds  as listeners share their latest b...

HOUR 1 (07/07):  Team USA's World Cup dream comes to a crashing end, leaving Shannon searching for a new team to root for. Plus, Southern California braces for triple-digit temperatures and miserable humidity. Then, pressure mounts on Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner as more party leaders abandon his campaign and even Bernie Sanders joins the calls for him to step aside. And, wh...

HOUR 2 (07/07):  The L.A. Times comes to Jennifer Newsom's defense as federal scrutiny of her nonprofits continues and debate grows over California's first "First Partner." Then, the tradwife trend meets reality as women share the financial risks of leaving the workforce, prompting Shannon's advice to always have your own money. Plus, listeners confess the strangest things they've taken from...

HOUR 3 (07/07):  The latest headlines in WhatsHappening include President Trump at NATO, a developing evacuation in Manhattan, and early reactions to Christopher Nolan's  The Odyssey . Then, #SwampWatch follows the growing fallout surrounding Graham Platner as more pressure builds for him to exit the race. And Shannon shares eight habits that could help you live longer before #TrueCrimeT...

HOUR 1 (07/06)  - Gary & Shannon recap a chaotic Fourth of July weekend, break down FIFA's controversial reversal that puts Folarin Balogun back on the field for Team USA's World Cup showdown with Belgium, debate whether "Take Me Home, Country Roads" has become America's unlikely soccer anthem, react to July 4th mayhem across Southern California, discuss the first AI-generated feature fil...

HOUR 2 (07/06)  - Gary & Shannon react to two bizarre animal attacks, discuss California's new FireSat technology that could detect wildfires from space, debate whether more free time really makes us happier, hear listeners' picks for America's World Cup anthem, continue counting down the happiest songs of all time, and explore why putting all of your happiness into one person—or on...

HOUR 3 (07/06)  - Gary & Shannon get you ready for Team USA's World Cup showdown with Belgium, react to President Trump's comments on the overturned red card controversy, debate whether "Take Me Home, Country Roads" really deserves to be America's World Cup anthem, count down the happiest songs ever recorded, discuss why Queen's catalog is impossible to separate from Freddie Mercury's leg...

Gary & Shannon pull back the covers on what really happens inside hotel rooms. From the germiest spots and questionable cleanliness to bizarre room features, throw pillows, and the infamous "sex chair," the conversation quickly turns into a hilarious and surprisingly relatable travel confessional. Plus, they share their own hotel habits, horror stories, and the little things that make every st...

HOUR 1 (07/03)  – Happy July 3rd… aka Shannon’s Birthday! It’s New Music Friday, and Shannon listened to Madonna’s new album on the way to work today. President Trump is expected to headline Washington's massive "Salute to America" celebration as much of the country contends with dangerous holiday weather, including extreme heat, severe storms and elevated wildf...

HOUR 2 (07/03)  – A new report claims the FBI used a longtime Gavin Newsom ally wearing a wire to secretly record conversations as a widening federal corruption investigation closed in on the governor's inner circle. A new FDA-approved sunscreen ingredient is finally coming to the U.S., as dermatologists say it offers broader protection with less greasy residue—and experts ar...

HOUR 3 (07/03)  – Gary & Shannon discuss the most trending topics for today’s #WhatsHappening including: The Great American State Fair in the national mall has had to close because of dangerous heat; President Trump will be at Mount Rushmore where he says he’ll deliver there is a ‘very long speech’ despite dangerous, heatwave temperatures Gary & Shannon d...

HOUR 1 (07/02)  – Gary & Shannon react to Team USA advancing in the World Cup after a dramatic red card, while Gary shares his experience supporting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.  They also cover weaker-than-expected jobs numbers and the latest on Mitch McConnell before turning to the disturbing discovery of 16 children allegedly hidden for years inside an Ohio home, raising...

HOUR 2 (07/02)  – Gary & Shannon give a boil your water warning for those in Koreatown. New air quality data shows the Boyle Heights warehouse fire produced soot levels that rivaled or exceeded some of the worst pollution from the 2025 wildfires. Questions remain about what toxic chemicals residents may have inhaled. They also cover weaker-than-expected jobs numbers and the lat...

HOUR 3 (07/02) -  Gary & Shannon break down the day's biggest headlines, including: the couple who climbed the Empire State Building have been charged, VAR system is the talk of controversary in the World Cup, U.S. employment rate dropped and there is a 113 degree heat index in the East coast. Plus, #SwampWatch covers Mitch McConell's hospital stay and Democrats are trying to move away fr...

HOUR 1 (07/01)  – Gary discovers that giving compliments isn't as easy as it sounds before the show shifts to the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup knockout match. They cover a major federal crackdown on an alleged human trafficking operation targeting vulnerable girls in Los Angeles, then Fred Roggin joins the show to debate LeBron James' Lakers legacy, why he believes LeBron was ne...

HOUR 2 (07/01)  – Gary and Shannon react to California's latest gas tax increase as drivers file a lawsuit alleging AI has helped inflate fuel prices. They also debate whether gossip is actually good for your health and relationships, revisit the mysterious Empire State Building proposal, and discuss new developments in the Nancy Guthrie investigation after authorities determined the re...