Gary and Shannon

Shannon and Andy kick off #SwampWatch with the day’s most urgent political headlines, including unrest in Minneapolis, President Trump’s renewed Insurrection Act threats, and growing Republican resistance to using military force to pursue Greenland.  The hour then lightens with a conversation about the return of the Tea app and modern dating disasters, including Andy sharing one o...

Shannon closes the show with What’s Happening, breaking down a widening college basketball gambling scandal, new clarity around yesterday’s Verizon outage, and a New York City housing official going viral after comments about socialized housing. The hour continues with KFI’s Heather Brooker analyzing Ne-Yo’s unconventional relationship setup following his appearance on the...

Shannon opens the show with guest host KTLA’s Andy Riesmeyer, jumping from Owl City to Chargers frustration after a scoreless performance. Andy talks about settling into his Sunday show on KFI before Michael Monks checks in with updates on Greenland and what the White House’s rhetoric could mean. The hour continues with KFI’s Amy King, whose interest in a former Space Force gener...

With Gary away at MLB Fantasy Camp, Shannon and Andy open the hour talking adult camps that let men relive childhood dreams, how those experiences build instant community, and why making friends as an adult is harder than it looks. The hour continues with Bobby Livingston of RR Auction, who joins the show to talk about rare Steve Jobs and Apple memorabilia heading to auction. They wrap on a lighte...

Shannon and Andy open the hour with #SwampWatch, first reacting to reports of a Verizon outage and concerns about whether a wider telecom disruption could be coming, before shifting into the day’s biggest political headlines. The hour then turns to #Parenting as Justin Worsham joins the show, rainbow hair and all, to talk about scaling back school commitments, finding space for creativity in...

Shannon and Andy open the hour with #WhatsHappening, breaking down the biggest stories of the day. They cover nationwide outages affecting major wireless carriers, escalating protests in Minneapolis following an ICE shooting, new legal developments tied to that case, rising tensions with Iran, Saks Fifth Avenue filing for bankruptcy, and Zoe Saldaña becoming the highest grossing actress of...

With Gary out, Michael Monks fills in and opens the show with a firsthand look at back-to-school traffic chaos after barely making it to the studio. He and Shannon debate whether Metro can actually beat driving and the added stress of commuting in a news vehicle. The hour lightens with Shannon praising Board Wizard Elmer’s meditation tapes before turning to politics, as she and Monks break d...

Shannon and Michael open with controversy after an LA County Sheriff’s deputy’s Starbucks cup — marked with a pig drawing — led to an employee’s firing, followed by a discussion of the county’s push for so-called ICE- free zones and what that could actually mean. They’re joined by author and professor Maryellen MacDonald to discuss her book More Than Words...

Michael and Shannon open with KFI anchor Debra Mark, who shares back-to-school traffic insights, tips from traffic reporter Will Kolshriver, and what she’s currently watching. A delayed #SwampWatch follows with the day’s political headlines, including talk of a potential U.S. move involving Greenland, before breaking sports news interrupts with word that Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is p...

Gary and Shannon close out the show with What’s Happening, running through the day’s biggest and strangest headlines before Michael and Shannon reflect on Michael’s final day filling in as the so-called responsible adult in the room. The conversation drifts into stories about missing three legged pets, rescuing cats, and the realities of pet ownership. The hour also includes a #T...

It is a Gary-free show as Michael Monks steps into the co host chair, though Shannon is not exactly ready to give up control. Shannon kicks things off fresh off a red eye from New England, breaking down the Chargers loss, the slow death of hope, and the moment realism finally set in after covering the game and racing back just in time for the show. Shannon and Michael are then joined by NewsNation...

Shannon and Michael open the hour reacting to Mayor Bass’s appearance on MSNBC, breaking down how she is leaning into attacking President Trump as a political strategy and what that could mean as she looks toward reelection. They dig into how wildfire anger may shape the race and whether Spencer Pratt can move past his reality TV image to be taken seriously as a mayoral candidate. The conver...

Shannon and Michael open the hour with #SwampWatch, breaking down the DOJ’s decision to open an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and why it matters. From there, the conversation takes a sharp turn as Shannon issues a warning to deli's everywhere after enduring a painfully dry sandwich in New England, arguing that there is no excuse for skimping on condiments. As the lac...

Shannon and Michael close out the show with #WhatsHappening, running through the most talked about stories of the day, including Nikki Glaser’s return as Golden Globes host, a Riverside billboard hijacked with pro ICE messaging, and a Home Alone actor landing in headlines for the wrong reasons, which sparks a brief but memorable detour into prostitution laws. Then it is time for the #GaSFant...

Gary and Shannon kick off the Weekend Fix for 2026 by wandering into one of the most revealing topics there is: gambling habits. From betting on global politics and prediction markets to casino floors, penny slots, craps tables, and the thrill of chasing that one unforgettable win, they unpack why gambling hits people differently and why it is easier than ever to do it nonstop from your phone. Alo...

Gary kicks off a solo Friday with overdue good news, California is officially drought-free for the first time in 25 years, but questions the record low snowfall totals. He then breaks down the growing controversy over federal immigration-related shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, where recent use of force incidents by ICE and Border Patrol have sparked public outcry and complicated jurisdictio...

Gary opens with the powerful Santa Ana winds moving through Southern California, why fire risk may be lower than expected, and what radiation fog is, and why it matters. He then breaks down the accelerating media shift toward YouTube, explaining how younger audiences are consuming content, why even Netflix is now airing iHeartMedia podcasts, and how every platform is chasing the same viewers. The...

Gary opens #SwampWatch with breaking news from Minneapolis as new video surfaces in a deadly crash, identifying the officer involved and fueling escalating protests. He then turns to Hollywood’s shifting standards after Julia Roberts says Pretty Woman wouldn’t be made today, debating with Board Wizard Elmer whether classic films still hold up in a modern era. The hour wraps with the we...

Gary wraps up the show with a jam-packed final hour starting with What’s Happening, breaking down the most talked about and unexpected stories making headlines today. Then it is time for Gas Fantasy 4 Play, this week’s Pick 6 edition. Gary, Shannon, Board Wizard Elmer, and producer Matt make their NFL Wild Card round picks, with a special assist from Gary’s dog Peter. You can see...

The show opens with Gary’s dog attempting to predict NFL Wild Card weekend, then quickly shifts to breaking news involving a fatal ICE shooting and the protests that followed.  Gary & Shannon also discuss ongoing NFL coaching firings, Marco Rubio’s viral Dolphins tweet, how perspective shapes public reaction to video, Spencer Pratt running for mayor, and a new trend of young a...

Gary & Shannon break down the latest turn in the Reiner case after Alan Jackson exits and a public defender steps in, delaying the next hearing. They also discuss claims that Gen Z’s use of therapy language is being perceived as rude, the need for balance between boundaries and real-world community, updates from Governor Newsom’s on-going final State of the State address, and a dev...

Gary & Shannon break down the biggest political stories driving the day in SwampWatch, including competing narratives around the Minneapolis ICE shooting, Vice President J.D. Vance’s remarks on Venezuela, and Governor Newsom’s State of the State address.  The hour also explores the growing sober-curious movement, why fewer people are drinking, and how GLP-1 drugs may be accele...

Gary & Shannon continue their conversation with KFI’s Michael Monks on Governor Newsom’s State of the State address before shifting gears with stand-up comedian Dusty Slay, who talks about his upbringing, sobriety, and his laid-back approach to comedy. The hour wraps with Strange Science, including why jellyfish don’t have brains and new research linking lack-of reproduction...

Gary & Shannon kick off the show with a wild mix of breaking news, from a corn spill (definitely not a porn spill) shutting down the 10 Freeway, to major updates in the Reiner case as high-powered attorney Alan Jackson exits and Nick Reiner heads to court.  The conversation widens to global stakes as the U.S. seizes a Venezuelan oil tanker, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Presiden...

Gary & Shannon reflect on the one-year anniversary of the devastating wildfires and dig into new questions about government preparedness, accountability, and why key reports appear to have been softened before release. The hour moves into breaking developments out of Minneapolis involving an ICE-related shooting, followed by major updates in the Reiner case as a public defender steps in a...