Gary and Shannon

HOUR 3 (07/01) -  Gary & Shannon break down the day's biggest headlines, including new July laws taking effect, the Empire State Building climbers getting arrested after their viral proposal, scorching East Coast heat, and President Trump flying aboard Qatar's gifted 747. Plus, #SwampWatch covers Democratic primary shakeups and the GOP's upcoming convention, before asking the unsettling q...

HOUR 1 (06/30)  – Gary and Shannon break down the Supreme Court's final rulings before the summer recess, including decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance. They also discuss the latest rescue efforts in Venezuela as the death toll continues to rise, a frightening turbulence lawsuit against Delta, and questions surrounding Joe Biden's medical eval...

HOUR 2 (06/30)  – Gary and Shannon celebrate International Asteroid Day by asking one unsettling question: if NASA sent an alert saying an asteroid would hit Earth in 62 hours, what would you do? Listeners flood the show with their answers while Shannon and Gary and the crew debate everything from drugs and nachos to bucket-list adventures. Plus, Taylor Swift wedding speculation reaches...

HOUR 3 (06/30)  – Gary and Shannon recap the day's biggest headlines, including the Supreme Court's final rulings, remarkable rescue stories out of Venezuela, World Cup action, record-breaking Fourth of July travel, and International Asteroid Day. In #SwampWatch, a longtime Clinton aide walks back a claim that former President Clinton visited Jeffrey Epstein's island. Then, #TrueCrimeTu...

HOUR 1 (06/29)  – Shannon opens with one of the stranger dreams you'll ever hear before getting emotional updates on Big Bear's famous eagle family as both Sandy and Luna finally fledge the nest. Gary and Shannon break down new U.S.-Iran talks after fresh ceasefire violations, the Supreme Court's latest rulings that show the justices aren't voting in predictable ideological blocks, and...

HOUR 2 (06/29)  – Gary and Shannon respond to one of the strangest listener questions yet: are they secretly Scientologists? Shannon explains why she's actually disappointed Scientology never tried to recruit her, while Gary wonders how anyone thinks they approve every commercial on KFI. Plus, newly released documents reveal why LAUSD believed it had grounds to fire Alberto Carvalho bef...

HOUR 3 (06/29)  – Gary and Shannon recap the latest headlines in #WhatsHappening, including renewed U.S.-Iran talks, the desperate search for survivors in Venezuela, and the World Cup knockout stage. They also break down the Supreme Court's latest rulings in #SwampWatch before debating whether working from home has become "white collar fraud." Plus, could AI finally replace endless swip...

HOUR 1 (06/27) – Gary & Shannon react to calls for beer sales to be restricted during extreme heat, debate whether America could ever embrace the idea, and swap stories about sleep, sunscreen, tanning beds, and the surprisingly awkward reality of spray tans. From heatwave hysteria to tan lines and self-tanners, it's a funny, surprisingly relatable conversation packed with personal storie...

HOUR 2 (06/27) – Gary & Shannon explore the fascinating phenomenon of end-of-life visions and why so many people report seeing loved ones, pets, and familiar places in their final moments. They also dive into the growing pressures of modern parenting, from the endless commitment youth sports demand to the rise of “garden moms” using cannabis to cope with the chaos. It’s...

Gary and Shannon dive into the surprising trend of high school sweethearts reconnecting decades later, and why the fantasy often doesn't match reality. They explore how social media has erased the mystery of the past, why we tend to assume our classmates had life all figured out, and what really happens after those long-awaited reunions. Plus, they discuss whether we're actually all that different...

HOUR 1 (06/26)  - Shannon rolls into the studio on roller-skates as Gary & Shannon kick off the show with a look at the Palisades Fire trial after a judge declares a mistrial following a deadlocked jury reportedly split 10-2 for acquittal. They break down the prosecution's revenge theory, the defense's case, and what happens next. Plus, a mysterious new email claims to reveal the truth be...

HOUR 2 (06/26)  - Gary & Shannon react to a juror's firsthand account of the Palisades Fire mistrial before breaking down California's looming billionaire tax showdown after Governor Gavin Newsom failed to keep the measure off November's ballot. Plus, Heather Brooker joins the show to talk roller skating disasters,  Supergirl  reviews, Olivia Wilde's latest directing project,&nb...

HOUR 3 (06/26)  - Gary & Shannon break down the latest developments after a mistrial is declared in the Palisades Fire case, concerns over millions of pounds of spoiled food following the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, California politics making national headlines, and rescue efforts underway in Venezuela. Plus, #SwampWatch covers John Bolton's guilty plea, President Trump's latest comment...

HOUR 1 (06/25)  Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela as engineers warn California still has vulnerable buildings that could collapse in a major quake. Gary & Shannon also break down Europe's historic heat wave, chaos after Mexico's World Cup celebration, the latest Taylor Swift wedding rumors after Madison Square Garden permits surface, and why pop music keeps getting meaner—and whe...

HOUR 2 (06/25) Gary & Shannon revisit the biggest pop hits of the last six decades before digging into new questions surrounding Gavin Newsom's political network, donor appointments, overseas travel, and Jennifer Siebel Newsom's nonprofit. Plus, another wild  #TerrorInTheSkies  after an American Airlines flight descends into chaos when a passenger allegedly bites another travele...

HOUR 3 (06/25) Gary & Shannon cover today's biggest headlines in  #WhatsHappening  and  #SwampWatch , including the end of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, Venezuela's earthquake response, Pete Buttigieg's 2028 ambitions, and the latest from Capitol Hill. Plus, they discuss why passive income is replacing career advancement as the new American dream, revisit Kelly Ripa and...

HOUR 1 (06/24)  – Gary & Shannon discuss whether another fire and another out-of-town trip will create any political problems for Mayor Karen Bass, why Europe is dealing with record-breaking heat, LAUSD's decision to limit screen time for younger students, and the growing parent backlash against classroom technology. Plus, whatever happened to the white picket fence, and what our ta...

HOUR 2 (06/24) – Gary & Shannon examine new reports showing major Gavin Newsom donors later received political appointments and discuss why legal doesn't always mean it looks good. They also break down a staggering $6.5 billion healthcare fraud crackdown featuring luxury cars, yachts, beach resorts, and one provider who somehow billed more counseling hours than exist in a day. Plus,...

HOUR 3 (06/24)  – Gary & Shannon cover the latest developments from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, the start of the Palisades Fire jury trial, a 5.6 earthquake in Northern California, and FIFA's decision to mandate hydration breaks for players. In #SwampWatch, they discuss the growing influence of Democratic Socialists following major wins in New York City, President Trump's push...

HOUR 1 (06/23) - Elmer prepares for a real-life five-day silent retreat complete with no talking, no laughing, and no eye contact. Shannon declares it "the worst high ever," Gary wonders what exactly needs clearing out of Elmer's head, and then things somehow get even worse when a man jumps into a vault toilet to retrieve his sunglasses and ends up needing paramedics. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

HOUR 2 (06/23) - The saga of the Reflecting Pool continues as President Trump blames vandalism for the algae and dead ducks, but Gary & Shannon wonder who's really at fault. Listener talk-backs keep pouring in about Elmer's upcoming five-day silent retreat, California moves to eliminate "sell by" dates, and Shannon asks, "So this is what they're up to in Sacramento?" Plus, Gary & Shannon g...

HOUR 3 (06/23) – Gary & Shannon cover the latest on the Boyle Heights fire, a deadly heat wave across parts of the U.S. and Europe, a seemingly random Columbine-inspired shooting in Chico, and why Dodgers star Kyle Tucker's trip to the injured list for a mental reset isn't exactly cause for panic in Los Angeles. In #SWAMPWATCH, Iran and the White House appear to be telling completel...

HOUR 1 (06/22) - Gary & Shannon react to the deaths of music legend Clive Davis and former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan before getting the latest on the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Then it's everything from American Idol nostalgia and Major League making a surprise TV appearance to Amy's vacation recap, the finches leaving the nest (while one dead baby bird remains), and whether the parent birds...

HOUR 2 (06/22) - Shannon gets caught up on all the Love Island drama thanks to resident superfan Elmer, before Gary & Shannon question why Southern California needs a heat advisory every time temperatures hit the low 90s. They also dive into the remarkable career of Clive Davis and the little-known story behind Whitney Houston's iconic 'I Will Always Love You.' Plus, researchers warn Earth sti...

HOUR 3 (06/22) – Gary & Shannon explore the mysterious phenomenon of deathbed visions and why so many people report seeing deceased loved ones, childhood homes, beloved pets, and familiar places as they near the end of life. What begins as a discussion of the science behind these experiences quickly turns personal as Gary and Shannon share stories from their own families, including power...