Gary and Shannon

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...

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. See om...

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 sudde...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

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 danc...

The hour kicks off with SwampWatch, tracking the political stories bubbling up in Washington. Then it’s a Wellness Check on how eating better, moving more, and staying socially connected can contribute to a longer, healthier life. The hour wraps with the Entertainment Report featuring Heather Brooker, covering the latest headlines and pop-culture stories shaping Hollywood and beyond. See omn...

Gary and Shannon highlight subtle but meaningful details surrounding Super Bowl LX, including the special “USA 250” uniform patch and other storylines beyond the game. Then it’s What I Learned (WIL), where listener talk-backs share the biggest takeaways from the week. The hour closes with NNNYNTK — the Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know, spotlighting under-covered stories a...

Gary and Shannon kick off the show with a must-watch Netflix recommendation before turning to Washington as a shutdown vote looms, ICE scales back in Minnesota, and Democrats clash over strategy. The hour includes new scrutiny around a border confrontation, a national security breakdown on Iran, and ends with zombie apocalypse hypotheticals and why convenience stores may be on the way out. •...

Gary and Shannon break down Trump’s latest political signals, California’s growing field of would-be governors, and a frightening airline incident caught on video. The hour also looks at Hollywood’s rush toward vertical micro-dramas made for phones and ends with a reflection on why returning to a place you once lived doesn’t always feel like coming home. • Political Si...

Gary and Shannon take on Washington headlines during #SwampWatch before shifting to feel-good Olympic funding, tech habits we probably need to break, and a surprising comeback for payphones. The hour blends politics, perspective, and a reminder that not everything needs an app. • #SwampWatch:  Cabinet tensions, immigration softening, and second-term pressure on Trump. • Olympic Boos...

Gary and Shannon cover breaking headlines, a Small Biz Thursday spotlight, and a deep dive into why people still don’t trust artificial intelligence. The conversation moves from tragedy and politics to Epstein fallout, an unexpected listener detour, and new research showing skepticism toward fully AI-generated content. • #WhatsHappening:  A crash involving youth hockey players, a n...

Gary and Shannon open the show by jokingly outing Elmer as the studio’s Space Heater Narc before jumping into breaking news out of Minneapolis, sports outrage, questionable PR naming, and a growing backlash against nonstop digital life.  • Space Heater Narc:  Elmer’s fire hazard warning brings engineering into the studio and earns him a new title. • Minneapolis Inci...

Hour 2 jumps from serious safety concerns to social missteps and modern etiquette. Gary and Shannon cover airline warnings over congestion at Burbank Airport, updates in the Ilhan Omar spraying investigation, and the many ways communication goes wrong, from misunderstood emojis to awkward elevator small talk. • Burbank Airspace Warning:  Airlines flag collision risks tied to congestion n...

Hour 3 blends politics, perspective, and parenting as Gary and Shannon move from #SwampWatch into a candid look at why millennials feel stuck, broke, and behind. Plus, parenting expert Justin Worsham joins to unpack outdated phrases, modern parent stress, and whether people without kids are actually happier. • #SwampWatch: The latest political noise and power plays.• Millennial Reality C...

 Hour 4 wraps the day with money news, sports outrage, and binge-worthy TV. Gary and Shannon react to the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady, revisit the Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub, and break down a Super Bowl logo conspiracy before turning to #WhatchaWatchinWednesday and listener recommendations. • Fed Watch:  Interest rates stay put—with Gary delivering the...

Gary and Shannon kick off the show with a studio upgrade that sparks joy before diving into a fast-moving hour of political pivots, government failure, and personal grudges. From President Trump stepping in on L.A.’s stalled wildfire rebuild to a sudden shift in Minnesota strategy and a breaking-news social media settlement, Hour 1 moves quickly from accountability to loyalty—and old s...

Hour 2 turns personal, political, and viral as Gary and Shannon reopen a 14-year wedding dispute, question California’s tax-heavy future, and break down a Hollywood stunt that may have crossed a legal line. From ballot initiatives to celebrity mayors to lingerie marketing gone wrong. • The Wedding Case Reopens:  Gary and Shannon argue the semantics of why Gary missed Shannon’...

Hour 3 moves from Washington chaos to cutting-edge tech and sports controversy. Gary and Shannon track the latest political firestorms, speculate on who won’t survive Trump’s second cabinet, wrestle with the ethics of AI scraping human knowledge, and debate whether public meltdowns are fair game in the age of constant cameras. • #SwampWatch:  Democrats call for Kristi Noem&rs...

Hour 4 runs through the day’s most talked-about stories before heading to Vegas, true crime, and a cautionary tale that’s trending again. From costly government programs and confusing gambling rules to a viral Lifetime movie and the mystery behind the “Suitcase Killer,” Gary and Shannon close out the show with headlines, hard truths, and viewer warnings. • #WhatsHappen...

Gary and Shannon break down a massive Championship Sunday and the high-stakes drama unfolding in Minneapolis. From Trump’s "rare moment of clarity" on the recent ICE shooting to the winter storm paralyzing the nation, the team covers the news that moved the needle this weekend. Plus, the Super Bowl matchup is set, and the party planning at Gary’s house has officially begun. Championshi...

Gary and Shannon celebrate the launch of the  California Post  with Chadwick Moore and dive into a chilling "GaS Legal Desk" update on a cold case finally being cracked. From luxury market slumps to an Olympic snowboarder’s fall from grace. California Post Launch:  Chadwick Moore joins the show on the paper's first day to discuss uncovering San Francisco corruption and the cit...

Gary and Shannon investigate a building-wide email about office thefts before diving into the "Gamer Rebellion" against AI. They explore the thin line between technological breakthroughs and "Gladiator-style" entertainment, from a podcaster reclaiming her voice to Alex Honnold’s death-defying skyscraper climb. Office Antics:  A building-wide memo reveals that the few people left in the...

Gary and Shannon break down the high-stakes Super Bowl ad wars and the "996" work culture creeping into Silicon Valley. From the $8 million price tag for a 30-second spot to the viral "Be Curious" philosophy of  Ted Lasso , the team covers the hustle, the hype, and the perfect host gift for a Super Bowl party. #WhatsHappening:  President Trump and Governor Walz talk solutions for the Min...

 Gary and Shannon kick off this week’s Weekend Fix with a shocking "fit check" as Gary decides it’s finally time to debut his legs to the world. They also dive into the strange phenomenon of Americans traveling thousands of miles only to end up at a Costco, and why Shannon is actually "delightful" when her football teams aren't stressing her out. The Big Reveal:  Gary breaks...

Gary and Shannon kick off the show with the breaking arrest of an Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug lord, plus a deep dive into the Beckham wedding "hijack" that has the internet buzzing. They also share a personal health update from KFI’s Amy King and break down President Trump’s final Davos power move. Olympic Kingpin Captured:  Breaking news on Ryan Wedding’s arrest...