Gary and Shannon

Gary and Shannon

Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn't) weekdays 9am-1pm

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June 24, 2025 29 mins
Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire nearly collapses hours after announcement. Oil prices fall 5% as Israel-Iran ceasefire reduces Middle East supply risk. Benjamin Radd, Lecturer in Law  UCLA School of Law joins the show to talk about foreign policy. Where are the worlds nukes?
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'The water was just screaming' - Eight dead in Lake Tahoe after boats capsize. $30 hotel minimum wage. Erewhon tourist destination.
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June 24, 2025 19 mins
#SWAMPWATCH / ¼ of Americans want a break from sex.
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#WHATSHAPPENING / Michael Monks – Over 600 layoffs ‘on the table’ as Los Angeles prepares to declare fiscal emergency. #TCT – Suzanne Morphew Vanished 5 Years Ago. Inside Her Disappearance — and Why Prosecutors Claimed She Was ‘Hunted’ By Her Husband.
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June 23, 2025 28 mins
Gary and Shannon discuss the latest on the US bunker bombs used over the weekend against Iranian Nuclear sites. Putin says US strikes on Iran are pushing world to 'very dangerous line'.
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Iran confirms missile attack on U.S. military base in Qatar.
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SwampWatch / National Security contributor to News Nation Tracy Walder joins the show to talk intelligence as tensions rise in the middle east. 
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June 23, 2025 30 mins
WhatsHappening / Motivational Monday
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Gary and Shannon break down the wild story of a man who proposed to his AI chatbot... and she said yes. He even cried when she was about to forgot who he was. Now he's planning a future with a digital girlfriend named Sol while still living with his ex and their kid. Real love or real lonely? You decide.

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There is a mystery lemon in the studio. What’s on the show today? Bunker Buster Specifics: What It Takes to Strike Iran’s Deepest Nuclear Site. Trump celebrates a "BIG WIN" as a court rules that he can keep the National Guard in Los Angeles. A Minnesota lawmaker who survived a shooting shares a harrowing account of how the attack unfolded.
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Federal agents denied entry to the Dodger Stadium parking lot: Here is what really happened. Detectives investigating the murder of a UCLA student uncovered a stunningly personal betrayal. A retired firefighter has found a new hobby: rescuing hikers on mountain trails.
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#SWAMPWATCH – The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on Congress's visits to immigration centers. Insiders reveal the details behind a Bezos-sized 'super-wedding.' Why do elderly individuals have a distinct smell? In a fire, a cherished Mike Trout autograph was lost, prompting Trout to get involved.
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#WHATSHAPPENING – Record-setting heat wave is headed to the central, Midwest, and eastern U.S. ENTERTAINMENT with Heather Brooker – Movie Review: An intergalactic, existential adventure about loneliness in Pixar’s ‘Elio’. #WIL/NNNYNTK
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President Trump turns up the heat on Iran with what he’s calling the "ultimate ultimatum," as the U.S. reportedly considers military strikes. Plus, a financial alarm bell—new projections show the Social Security retirement trust fund could be depleted in less than a decade, putting future benefits at risk. And in a major shakeup in the sports world, could the Buss family really be selling the Lakers? Reports say Dodgers owner Mark ...
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All the Hollywood action seems to be happening everywhere but Hollywood, as the entertainment industry shifts its spotlight. In crime news, seven people have been indicted in what authorities are calling the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history—a massive job involving a Brink’s truck and millions in stolen goods. We’re also diving into a listener dilemma: “I don’t like my in-laws—is that a problem?” And to wrap things up on a ligh...
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June 19, 2025 28 mins
Things get heated as Tucker Carlson publicly takes Ted Cruz to task over his stance on Iran—sparking a fiery political exchange. Then, ever struggle with setting boundaries on the job? We’ve got practical tips on how to say “no” at work without tanking your reputation. Plus, an eye-opening conversation with someone who runs a legal brothel—what it’s really like behind the scenes of one of the world’s oldest professions. And finally...
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In Los Angeles, tensions over immigration enforcement are coming with a hefty price tag. The city has just approved a $5 million loan to cover skyrocketing LAPD overtime costs tied to recent anti-ICE protests. As demonstrators continue to push back against federal immigration actions, city leaders are now grappling with the financial fallout—raising big questions about policing, public spending, and where taxpayer dollars should re...
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June 18, 2025 30 mins
Iran’s supreme leader warns U.S. military intervention would cause ‘irreparable damage’. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth. Kathryn Barger worries it’s ‘bad players’ — not ICE — terrorizing residents.
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9th Circuit weighs Trump’s case for troops in L.A. George Lucas’ spaceship of a museum lands in L.A. with a wonderful surprise. Other CA airports are thriving as SFO, LAX lose passengers.
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#SWAMPWATCH – Iran leader rejects US demand for surrender; Trump says patience has run out / Infighting jeopardizes hopes of Democratic comeback. AI will shrink Amazon’s workforce in the coming years, CEO Jassy says. Matchmakers are conflicted about the movie ‘Materialists’. Jury reaches verdict in retrial of Karen Read on death of police officer boyfriend.
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