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Gary & Shannon open Hour 4 with breaking developments in the case involving Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, Nancy, as reports surface of what may be a ransom note. They then run through #WhatsHappening, including news involving Jill Biden’s ex-husband and a major leadership change at Disney.
The hour lightens briefly with an entertaining conversation involving the man who offered to house froz...
Gary & Shannon open Hour 2 with breaking news involving Jill Biden’s ex-husband being accused of murder, with Shannon breaking down the latest details. They then speak with Fox 11 host and tonight’s debate moderator, Marla Tellez, about what to expect from tonight’s California governor debate in San Francisco.
The hour continues with discussion around the upcoming Super Bowl, Sam Darnold’s unlikely ri...
Gary & Shannon open Hour 2 with breaking news involving Jill Biden’s ex-husband being accused of murder, with Shannon breaking down the latest details. They then speak with Fox 11 host and tonight’s debate moderator, Marla Tellez, about what to expect from tonight’s California governor debate in San Francisco.
The hour continues with discussion around the upcoming Super Bowl, Sam Darnold’s unlikely ri...
Shannon opens the show annoyed, reassures a sheepish Gary that he’s “safe,” and the two mock the idea of “house burping,” agreeing it’s just opening your windows. The hour turns serious as Gary & Shannon discuss the latest developments in the case of Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, including reports of blood at the scene and unanswered questions about a possible kidnapping.
They also co...
Gary and Shannon run through the day’s biggest trending stories before turning to Super Bowl buzz, coaching headlines, and some questionable prop bets. The hour includes a Motivational Monday moment and wraps with a provocative discussion about generational intelligence—and why Gen Z may be the first generation to slide backward.
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Gary and Shannon track the day’s biggest political developments before turning to two uncomfortable realities: power and decline. From shutdown progress and global diplomacy to disturbing details in the latest Epstein files, the conversation shifts to Olympic teammates forced into rivalry and why everything we love online seems to rot over time, with no easy escape.
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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 when candidates take the debate st...
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.
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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 suddenly a problem.
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.
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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 dancer accused of killing and beheading...
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.
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Super Bowl Details You Missed, What We Learned, and the News Nuggets That Slipped Through the Cracks
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 and headlines you almost definitely ...
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.• What to Watch: Shannon raves ab...
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 Signals: Trump meets with Venezue...
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 Boost: A private donor steps in t...
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 new federal drug-response order, and E...
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 Incident: A man sprays Rep. Ilhan...
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 near Hollywood Burbank Airport.
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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 Check: Why this generation may be...
Two Guys (Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers). Five Rings (you know, from the Olympics logo). One essential podcast for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Bowen Yang (SNL, Wicked) and Matt Rogers (Palm Royale, No Good Deed) of Las Culturistas are back for a second season of Two Guys, Five Rings, a collaboration with NBC Sports and iHeartRadio. In this 15-episode event, Bowen and Matt discuss the top storylines, obsess over Italian culture, and find out what really goes on in the Olympic Village.
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