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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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Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
Iran Tensions, Olympic Pressure, and Meet Mark Rahner 19.02.2026 32:20
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...
Wings Take to Court & Parenting Gets Hard at 13 18.02.2026 33:30
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...
Zuckerberg Takes the Stand 18.02.2026 27:57
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...
9 Skiers Missing in Avalanche & Colbert vs. CBS 18.02.2026 25:53
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...
Trump Threatens Death Penalty for Guthrie Kidnapper & Did You Feel That Quake? 17.02.2026 30:11
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...
Don't Buy Your Sex, Kids & Zuckerberg Faces the Music 17.02.2026 26:52
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...
A New Era Begins & Travel Is Now a Luxury 17.02.2026 26:32
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...
The Final Hour 4: 10 Years, One Last Ride 16.02.2026 27:45
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...
What Does "Mogged" Mean & Worrying About Aging Actually Ages You 16.02.2026 27:39
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...
Robert Duvall Dead & Tornado Watch for SoCal 16.02.2026 25:42
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...
Shedding Hour 4 with the Snake & Southwest's "Stantion" Chaos 16.02.2026 29:54
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...
GAS Weekend Fix: There Is No F'ing President's Day in Radio! 14.02.2026 16:58
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...
Your AI Retirement Companion and Stories You Missed This Week 13.02.2026 36:22
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...
AI Alarm Bells & Heather Brooker's Entertainment Report 13.02.2026 32:13
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...
California's $16B Tax Blitz 13.02.2026 30:16
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...
Guthrie Day 13 & Is It Over for Hollywood? 13.02.2026 31:01
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...
Why Do You Hate Love? 12.02.2026 19:29
Gary and Shannon kick off with the latest trending headlines in #WhatsHappening, including updates on the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case and a new ransom note sent to TMZ, where America stands in the medal count, and HGTV pulling the plug on 'Rehab Addict' after its star was caught using a racial slur. Then it's time for the Gary and Shannon Loveline, where listeners call in with their relationship...
Why'd Jimmy Carter Get Two Books?! Plus the Mega-Rich Are Building Fortresses 12.02.2026 29:48
Gary and Shannon kick off SwampWatch with Trump speaking live... But why did Jimmy Carter get two Presidential Books? Plus, the DHS funding deal is still nowhere. Then, the mega-rich are going full fortress mode: moats, $600K pepper-spray Land Rovers, and $175K protection dogs. In #TechTalk, they break down the doorbell footage recovery in the Nancy Guthrie case and Ring's wild rise from Sha...
Instagram's CEO Says Social Media Isn't Addictive & Remembering James Van Der Beek 12.02.2026 29:40
Gary and Shannon break down the landmark big tech trial where Instagram's CEO claimed social media is not "clinically addictive" and insisted the platform never prioritized profits over young users. Then, they reflect on the passing of James Van Der Beek, the GoFundMe supporting his family, and the alarming rise of colorectal cancer in younger people. Plus, Michael Monks and Chris Merrill join the...
A Party Balloon Shut Down El Paso's Airspace & New Clues in the Nancy Guthrie Case 12.02.2026 28:10
Gary and Shannon dive into the latest on the Nancy Guthrie case, including a mysterious black glove, questions about why police are only now canvassing for Ring camera footage, and what you can do to help keep elderly parents safe. Then, the story behind the FAA shutting down airspace over El Paso takes a wild turn — it wasn't a drug cartel drone after all, but a party balloon. Plus, it's #T...
RIP James Van Der Beek 11.02.2026 27:44
A heavier What's Happening covers the passing of James Van Der Beek, a school shooting in Canada, and the latest on Nancy Guthrie. A new study finds aerobics might be the next Prozac in the Wellness segment. Then Gary and Shannon dedicate Whatch'a Watchin' Wednesday to listener talk-backs and Gary's Schitt's Creek binge in honor of Catherine O'Hara. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
The NY Times Was Wrong About Weed 11.02.2026 31:54
Pam Bondi faces a Capitol Hill grilling over the Epstein files on SwampWatch. The New York Times editorial board reverses course and admits it got marijuana legalization wrong. Plus, Justin Worsham joins for double-header Parenting segment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sam Darnold Paid to Play the Super Bowl 11.02.2026 29:06
YouTube tells a judge they're basically Netflix, not social media. A massive lawsuit clears the way to hold California and LA responsible for the Palisades fire while price gouging runs rampant. Sam Darnold's California "jock tax" bill actually exceeds his Super Bowl bonus. And the quest for the perfect non-alcoholic beer as the sobriety trend reshapes the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Gary's Neighborhood Militia 11.02.2026 28:28
Gary's neighborhood group text has gone full militia mode after a string of mailbox break-ins, complete with surveillance video and talk of checkpoints. Then, the latest in the Nancy Guthrie case: TMZ receives a mysterious letter, a suspect arrest turns out to be a bust, and could deleted Nest footage still be recoverable? Plus, KFI announces schedule changes with a new Monks & Merrill show st...
Stanford's Viral Matchmaking App & The Case of Shannon's Missing Pen 10.02.2026 30:52
Gary and Shannon kick off with #WhatsHappening and the latest Guthrie updates, then dive into the Stanford grad student who coded a matchmaking app in just three weeks that's already taken over campus with 5,000+ signups. Plus, why this midterm cycle has the most retiring members of Congress in a century despite single-digit approval ratings. And on #TrueCrimeTuesday, Shannon's mysteriously disapp...
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