Gary and Shannon

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 conversation then shifts to prediction...

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 lack of sleep catches up, the ho...

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 #GaSFantasy4Play Recap, as they break do...

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.

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...

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...

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 c...

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 Peter’s picks over on Ins...

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 adults returning to cigarettes.

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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 developing NASA situation involving a ...

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 accelerating the shift. Plus, tech rep...

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 to lifespan in mammals.

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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 President Trump’s strategy under t...

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 and legal experts question the viabi...

Gary & Shannon kick off the hour with #SwampWatch, breaking down the seizure of a sanctions-busting oil tanker tied to Russia and Venezuela, new U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine tied to a potential ceasefire, and the latest developments in President Trump’s Venezuela oil strategy. 
The conversation shifts to Hollywood intrigue as Warner Bros. Discovery rejects a revised Paramount offer, fueling questions about...

Gary & Shannon open the hour tracking nonstop NFL playoff shakeups before diving into #WhatsHappening, breaking down the day’s biggest stories — from Alan Jackson stepping away from the Nick Reiner case, to a deadly ICE-involved shooting, a brutal flu season returning to pre-COVID levels, and an NFL lineman suing his ex over podcast comments he says crossed the line.
KFI’s Michael Monks joins the show to pr...

Gary and Shannon kick off Hour 1 in full NFL playoff mode, admitting the emotional void left by the absence of Monday Night Football and bracing for the long offseason ahead. They react to a wild NBA moment as Steve Kerr gets ejected with Snoop Dogg on the call, then shift to breaking news with the sudden death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa, reflecting on legacy versus partisan noise. The conversation moves through foreign policy, incl...

Gary & Shannon break down what journalist Jacob Soboroff calls a “new age of disaster” as he reflects on covering wildfires a year later — and why the rules of catastrophe reporting may be changing. 
The show then turns to the destruction of Hollywood’s historic Rock ’n’ Roll Motel, allegedly sparked by squatters, and what’s lost when LA history goes up in flames. 
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Gary & Shannon kick off #SwampWatch with the day’s biggest political headlines, including a sudden death of a California Republican lawmaker and President Trump’s latest midterm warnings. 
The conversation then turns to pop culture and human behavior, from the 1000-Lb. Sisters and modern weight-loss journeys to the darker side of new technology after X’s AI tool Grok is linked to disturbing misuse, rei...