Gary and Shannon

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WEEKEND FIX - (11/07): Shannon has quit drugs, drinking and cigarettes, but says smoking was the hardest habit to shake. So hard, she got a stick shift to keep her hands busy behind the wheel. Gary recalls discovering his dad’s secret smoking, and they revisit the rituals, cravings and cigarette-filled soda bottles nobody misses. Plus, Shannon’s M&M habit turns Gary into a very unlikely “methadone clinic.”

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HOUR 1 (11/06): What happens when a scammer sounds exactly like someone you love? Gary examines AI impersonation scams and ways families can verify who’s really calling. Plus, Newsom moves to replace 548 death sentences with life without parole, setting up a legal fight. The election blame game intensifies with pressure on Hegseth and reports of Vance pointing at Netanyahu, while a tech selloff and stronger jobs numbers collide with squeezed paychecks.

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HOUR 2 (11/06): Politico’s Melanie Mason joins Gary as Nithya Raman leaves LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell’s future hanging after promising to replace him. McDonnell joins us November 18. Plus, winery tabs and questioned school credit-card spending collide with a $205 million bond request in Paso Robles. Heather Brooker shares her pick of the week, I Play Rocky, and covers Jimmy, Wild Horse Nine, Mouse and Being Heumann.

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HOUR 3 (11/06): An Italian cook reportedly loses his job over pineapple pizza, Russia takes pizza off school menus, and a FaceTime flash gets an unexpected interruption. Gary’s #NNNYNTK roundup also includes a bizarre birthday tragedy and a husband’s allegation that his wife used ChatGPT to help poison him. Plus, the latest election fallout, Hegseth’s fight to keep his job and #Fantasy4Play picks for Broncos–Panthers, Packers–Patriots, Giants–Eagles and Browns–Saints.

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HOUR 1 (11/05): Decision Desk HQ projects Nithya Raman’s victory, and the LAPD union warns of “Armageddon.” Gary and Shannon unpack L.A.’s political shift, Republicans turning on Trump and why Democrats shouldn’t mistake their win for a blank check. Plus, a shrinking deadline for GOP action, Trump’s push to stop changing the clocks and mysterious refrigeration failures raising hacking concerns. And mark your calendar: LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell joins us in studio November 18.

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HOUR 2 (11/05): Gary’s execution roundup has Shannon demanding a musical intervention. An Indiana lethal-injection controversy somehow gives way to the booty song, while a teacher’s AI portraits of first graders as adults leave one parent questioning the assignment. Plus, what Nithya Raman’s projected victory means for L.A.’s political future, and #TerrorInTheSkies covers a deadly Florida helicopter crash, suspected hoax bomb threats and an Emirates flight’s unexpected soaking.

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HOUR 3 (11/05): Are the books meant to hook young readers leaving boys behind? Gary and Shannon discuss male protagonists, publishing choices and the struggle to make reading fun again. Plus, L.A.’s political shake-up after Raman’s win, Trump’s defense of Pete Hegseth amid impeachment talk, and donor fatigue with Gavin Newsom as Democrats start sizing up 2028.

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HOUR 1 (11/04): Democrats take both chambers of Congress, and Republicans start pointing fingers. Gary and Shannon break down Texas’s Senate breakthrough, Keisha Lance Bottoms’ win in Georgia and the governor’s races that flipped blue. What moved younger voters and moderates, and what does divided government mean for Trump’s final two years? Plus, prediction markets take a victory lap for calling the sweep, despite missing some of the night’s biggest upsets.

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HOUR 2 (11/04): KFI’s Jayson Nathanson takes Gary and Shannon inside Karen Bass’s election-night party, before Nithya Raman pulled ahead overnight in the still-uncalled mayoral race. Xavier Becerra wins the governor’s mansion, while California voters weigh taxes, housing and voter ID. Already exhausted? We’re drafting our 2028 presidential teams, and listeners get a say. Plus, the ballot questions that had voters weighing in on state guns, gas stoves and the national anthem.

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HOUR 3 (11/04): The midterms are barely over, and Gary and Shannon are already drafting for 2028. Three Democrats, three Republicans and exclusive picks: listeners weigh in as the studio builds its presidential fantasy teams. Everyone starts at zero, and nobody gets points without bringing evidence and making their case. These are draft picks, not endorsements! Plus, the latest election returns and Washington fallout as the scope of the Democratic wave becomes clearer. 

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HOUR 1 (11/03): Shannon starts Election Day at her polling place and opens the show’s mail to find a postcard with one word: “chicken.” Gary and Shannon break down how Ohio could give Democrats their 51st Senate seat, why Texas is in play and how the first returns could fool you. Amy King leads an election meditation before Gary and Shannon return to KFI AM 640 tonight from 6–10 p.m. PT for live election coverage.

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HOUR 2 (11/03): Gary and Shannon look at the job awaiting L.A.’s next mayor: tackling homelessness, overseeing the Palisades rebuild and getting the city ready for the 2028 Olympics. Also on the ballot: a Luna–Villanueva rematch for sheriff and a proposed half-cent sales tax for the Fire Department. Polls close at 8 p.m. PT. Orange County expects its first numbers around 8:05, with L.A. County’s first batch due between 8:30 and 8:45pm.

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HOUR 3 (11/03): A boyfriend lets ChatGPT write his apology. Gary and Shannon ask where getting help finding the words ends and letting a chatbot do the soul-searching begins. They also revisit the Florida Learjet crash and what its 20-year-old copilot told air traffic control. Then it’s back to KFI AM 640 tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. PT for the fight for Congress, California’s governor’s race and the first Bass–Raman returns.

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HOUR 1 (11/02): Shannon can’t explain the Chargers’ loss to adults, so what’s she supposed to tell the kids? On election eve, Gary and Shannon weigh Nate Silver’s “blue tsunami” forecast, a surprise endorsement in Michigan and Trump’s plans for his veto pen if Democrats take Congress. New Clay shows off his Carrot Top tattoo on the one-day Shannon forgets her phone. Finally, investigators examine the final radio calls and reports of icing after a Florida Learjet crash killed nine.

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HOUR 2 (11/02): Former allies Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are facing off for mayor. Gary and Shannon ask whether L.A. voters want a political shift or just want City Hall to get the basics right. Shannon’s Halloween rule: If you identify as a trick-or-treater, you count. Plus, weekend TV picks from The Diplomat to Slow Horses, how winter storms could worsen flooding during California’s highest tides, and a Tampa Bay win without a single completed pass.

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HOUR 3 (11/02): On election eve, Trump talks up the rebuilt Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, while Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris reunite to campaign for Xavier Becerra. Gary and Shannon also cover the NTSB investigation into the Florida jet crash and a doctor’s 15-year sentence in a $45 million Botox scheme. Then, they explain how ARFID differs from picky eating and what cold showers might save you: a few bucks on hot water, maybe even a sick day.

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HOUR 2 (10/31): One estimate puts the cost of raising a child to 18 at $389,000 for a middle-income family. Gary and Shannon remember what they spent on sports gear and ask when giving your kid a good start became a competition with every parent on your feed. Is the price tag convincing some people to skip parenthood altogether? Then, why do some politicians tell a harder-luck version of their childhood than the facts support?

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HOUR 1 (10/31): How did a claim that former Bachelor Clayton Echard was going to be a dad turn into a criminal case? Gary and Shannon revisit Laura Owens’ fabricated pregnancy story and the medical evidence she altered to back it up. Then they go looking for a little dopamine as the days get shorter. Gary has his puzzles, Shannon’s into light therapy, and sometimes getting out of a rut starts with trying a different coffee shop.

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WEEKEND FIX - (10/31): Gary and Shannon compare notes on the moments they bought in You Can See Everything and the ones that felt rehearsed. Gary can’t shake the way Elizabeth Holmes answers questions about Theranos, or how her children figure into the story. But with Nathan Fielder and co-director Lance Oppenheim staging reenactments, Holmes isn’t the only one deciding what the audience gets to see.

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HOUR 1 (10/30): “Ecotherapy” sounds a lot like walking, and Gary’s trouble saying no earns him some sympathy from Shannon. Then, Halloween candy rankings spark questions about why familiar chocolate tastes different. Plus, Kamala Harris fumbles an introduction and urges Democrats to skip another impeachment, Becerra’s polling lead grows, and Trump tangles with the press. Finally, a reported contract rift puts Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s broadcast marriage under scrutiny.

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HOUR 2 (10/30): When did every house start handing out the same candy? Gary and Shannon revisit childhood favorites with listeners and debate whether variety bags killed Halloween variety. Plus, weekend rain approaches as Orange County’s coast faces more flooding concerns. Then, Heather Brooker reviews The Mosquito Bowl, discusses Jenna Ortega’s robot role in Klara and the Sun, and serves up Halloween streaming picks with a detour into Christmas at the Kringles.

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HOUR 3 (10/30): A guilty plea in exchange for a Philly cheesesteak? Gary and Shannon’s Nine News Nuggets roundup features a bizarre bargain, a detective who pulled a gun over microwaved fish and a man who thought he could dodge a bullet. Plus, an officer abandons his post to feed his lizard, a giant fake pumpkin rolls onto the highway, and #FANTASY4PLAY brings this week’s NFL picks. #WhatsHappening tracks the final sprint to Tuesday’s midterms.

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HOUR 1 (10/29): Everyone gets a Halloween party except Gary and Shannon? Shannon texts the boss for backup, then catches herself monitoring Gary’s M&M intake. Plus, the Brewers win it all as baseball faces a looming labor showdown, the California Post makes its election picks, and Alaska investigates the two-Dan-Sullivan controversy. Then, a mother’s Vegas trip ends in neglect charges after deputies find her four children home without an adult.

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HOUR 2 (10/29): How young were you when your parents left you home alone? Listener talkbacks pour in as Gary and Shannon continue debating the mom who went to Vegas. Then, LAX’s people mover gets another projected opening date, but no confirmed launch. Plus, how phone-location data can turn your doctor visit into an advertising opportunity, and whether booking flights on a library computer actually saves you money.

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HOUR 3 (10/29): Dinner comes with an unwanted AI assistant, and some NYT Cooking subscribers want an off switch. Gary and Shannon unpack the recipe-tool backlash, plus a reported Chinese spy plot targeting Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and concerns about military uses of its chips. Also, Southern California’s extended flood advisories, the Brewers’ World Series celebration and a #SwampWatch look at economic growth and Alaska’s continuing Dan Sullivan controversy.

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HOUR 1 (10/28): Are politicians getting worse, or are we just getting better at finding their skeletons? Gary and Shannon unpack the L.A. mayoral race before exploring why young adults crave intimacy but struggle to connect. Are dating apps and endless scrolling getting in the way? Plus, a cruise ship stranded in Cambodia, Lamar Odom’s OnlyFans venture and the case for putting down the phone and talking to an actual human.

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HOUR 2 (10/28): Two candidates named Dan Sullivan, one confused electorate? Gary and Shannon unpack Alaska’s name-game controversy and eye-popping pay at LADWP. Plus, the Alexander brothers’ sentencing and Meta’s Cambridge Analytica legal fallout. Then, an awkward shoe-store encounter takes the conversation sideways before expensive pants and Halloween candy prices raise another question: When did everything get this ridiculous?

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HOUR 3 (10/28): Too busy to text back, or just avoiding the conversation? Gary and Shannon unpack texting etiquette, unanswered messages and the assumptions we make when someone goes silent. Plus, warnings about a powerful El Niño, Israel’s election deadlock and the political fights brewing ahead of the midterms. Then, a robot-hacking experiment raises an unsettling question: What happens when someone hijacks the machine that’s supposed to help you?

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HOUR 1 (10/27): Elmer’s girlfriend ate his garlic fries, and Shannon has a solution: Why aren’t we all sharing? Gary and Shannon tackle the fry dispute before turning to record tides, a PCH closure and possible Halloween rain. With the midterms one week away, why does everyone feel broke if America is “making a fortune”? Plus, backlash over Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ad and dog-training battles that have the humans behaving badly.

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HOUR 2 (10/27): A $34-million school with zero students? Gary and Shannon unpack LAUSD’s empty-campus headache and debate whether California’s proposed billionaire tax could leave everyone else paying the price. Plus, a reported FBI search tied to the Eric Swalwell investigation, as Swalwell denies wrongdoing. Then, Hollywood discovers women over 40 have a sex life, and “prestige porn” enters the conversation before a car chase grabs everyone’s attention.

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HOUR 3 (10/27): A fabricated pregnancy, altered evidence and a former “Bachelor” fighting to clear his name. Gary and Shannon unpack the Laura Owens case in #TrueCrimeTuesday, including her guilty pleas to four felonies and the question Clayton Echard is asking: Does 30 days in jail deliver accountability? Plus, Southern California’s latest tidal troubles and local headlines in #WhatsHappening, followed by Washington’s political developments in #SwampWatch.

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HOUR 2 (10/26): Could ten seconds be enough to stop overthinking and make your move? Gary and Shannon explore a simple rule for taking action, then weigh prediction markets against polls in L.A.’s tight mayoral race. Plus, speed cameras, parents’ responsibility for kids on e-bikes and a woman sentenced for scamming men with fake pregnancies. And there’s a tease of the secret podcast coming Saturday.

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HOUR 1 (10/26): AI-generated political ads, prediction markets and Nithya Raman quoting Ronald Reagan? Gary and Shannon unpack the scramble to influence voters ahead of the midterms, including a Justice Department voting lawsuit involving California. Plus, concerns about drug-resistant Candida auris and the challenges of fighting fungal infections. Then, #TerrorInTheSkies delivers another alleged case of wildly inappropriate passenger behavior, and a debate over the account that followed.

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HOUR 3 (10/26): What’s getting into our bodies, and could weight-loss drugs help us age better? Gary and Shannon explore microplastics research and the questions surrounding GLP-1 medications and longevity. Plus, Anthropic’s IPO prospects, cybersecurity concerns and the midterm campaign trail. Then, a viral TikTok roommate saga brings out their own stories of shared spaces, difficult housemates and the conversations nobody wants to have.

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HOUR 1 (10/24): When did football stop being for the fans? Gary and Shannon talk corporate Super Bowls, stadium sticker shock and the lost magic of Candlestick, complete with tailgating memories and sneaking beers into games. Are fans paying more for an experience that delivers less? Then, newly surfaced information and disputed claims involving Joey Ippolito bring them back to an enduring question: Did O.J. Simpson have help?

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HOUR 2 (10/24): School-issued screens, endless distractions. Gary and Shannon examine what kids are actually watching on YouTube during class, then turn to the story of a Houston funeral home owner who became a suspect. Plus, City of Hope’s Dr. Stephen Foreman joins them to discuss promising pancreatic cancer research, advances in immunotherapy and how AI could help researchers find patterns and personalize treatment.

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WEEKEND FIX - (10/24): You asked, Gary and Shannon answered! Recorded live at BJ’s in Westlake Village, this listener Q&A starts with “Why is John Kobylt so angry?” and takes off from there. From local news and sports loyalties to family stories and favorite foods, the questions come straight from the crowd, and the answers come with plenty of personality.

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HOUR 1 (10/23): Hail, flooding and now king tides? Gary and Shannon recap Southern California’s wild weather and thank everyone who packed BJ’s in Westlake Village. Then, the White House credits Melania Trump with helping broker a local ceasefire, while Meta makes a move to keep Zuckerberg in California without sacrificing his voting control. Plus, Catalina’s UFO files bring Boy Scouts, flying discs and a missing sketch into the mystery.

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HOUR 2 (10/23): Disney wants its AI characters to remember you. Magical or a little too personal? Gary explores the future of character encounters, plus questions about true-crime coverage and copycat behavior, where reported connections don’t establish causation. Then, Heather Brooker joins as Gary unloads his reaction to the Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything. Can a film explore sympathy without losing accountability? Plus, Heather’s weekend watch list, with Wicker taking the top spot.

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HOUR 3 (10/23): Could your car pick up the groceries while you stay home? Gary explores GM’s autonomous driving ambitions and an AI policy proposal’s unsettling threshold for government intervention in #NNNYNTK, with some Florida madness mixed in. Plus, the crew makes its #FANTASY4PLAY picks for Browns–Titans, Bengals–Ravens, 49ers–Falcons and Chiefs–Seahawks, and Gary catches up on the day’s headlines in #WhatsHappening.

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HOUR 1 (10/22): Gary and Shannon bring News & Brews to Ventura County for the first time, live from BJ’s in Westlake Village! A neighborhood coyote gets fed, “dark nutrition” influencers have people eating raw organs while fearing vegetables, and Gary has finally watched the Elizabeth Holmes documentary. His verdict? “Incredible” and “indescribable.” Shannon presses for details, while an unusually attentive crowd gives them something else to process: People are actually listening.

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HOUR 2 (10/22): The pope gets encouraging health news, and Gary and Shannon take attendance live at BJ’s in Westlake Village. Then, #TerrorInTheSkies delivers vomiting passengers, a suspected norovirus outbreak and turbulence that injured four flight attendants. Back on the ground, they meet a GaS baby who attended the last News & Brews before she was born! Plus, suspected space debris turns up in unexpected places. Should we be looking up?

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HOUR 3 (10/22): You paid the cleaning fee. Why are you doing the laundry? Gary and Shannon wrap up News & Brews live from BJ’s in Westlake Village with Airbnb’s crackdown on checkout chores and the debate over what guests owe their hosts. Plus, Southern California’s rain and coastal concerns, the day’s biggest headlines in #WhatsHappening and a #SwampWatch look at the midterms and accusations of Canadian election interference.

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HOUR 1 (10/21): Taking a day off to commit virtual crimes? Gary and Shannon explore the GTA 6 vacation plans before asking whether Vivek Ramaswamy crossed a line by putting his rival’s estranged mother in a campaign ad. Plus, Karen Bass faces John Kobylt, utility-bill relief sparks a debate about responsibility, and police report disrupting an alleged school attack plot in Corona. Coming to BJ’s Westlake Village tomorrow? Bring your rubbers. Rain boots, obviously.

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HOUR 2 (10/21): Netflix is shaking up its creative leadership, but will that solve the endless scroll for something worth watching? Gary and Shannon also cover Southern California’s flood and surf threats and charges against parents accused of allowing dangerous e-motorcycle riding before their son’s fatal crash. Then, a man allegedly restrained his wife to watch football “in peace,” and listeners weigh in: What team gets stuck claiming this guy?

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HOUR 3 (10/21): Can AI help change how we treat cancer? City of Hope’s Dr. Stephen Foreman joins Gary and Shannon to discuss promising pancreatic cancer research, immunotherapy and the push for more personalized care. Plus, California’s flood watch has everyone reaching for their galoshes, and tomorrow’s News & Brews at BJ’s in Westlake Village comes with some unexpected swag. Yes, nipple pasties enter the conversation.

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HOUR 1 (10/20): After careful consideration, Jay-Z reportedly chooses himself for Super Bowl halftime. Gary and Shannon discuss the pick, a Star Wars-themed game broadcast and Thursday’s News & Brews at BJ’s in Westlake Village, where a live podcast might join the festivities. Plus, the undefeated 49ers, a World Series guaranteed to crown a first-time champion, Ukraine’s questions about delayed defenses and why expensive gas isn’t sending everyone shopping for an EV.

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HOUR 2 (10/20): Elmer’s boom pole gets top billing as Gary and Shannon unpack Lindsey Horvath’s endorsement of Nithya Raman and question why the LAHSA mess hasn’t weighed more heavily on Karen Bass. Then, are school-issued laptops teaching kids or delivering YouTube distractions? Plus, dissolving supplement strips promise convenience, but do they deliver results? And Christina Applegate says she’s “back at square one” after revealing that doctors are reconsidering her MS diagnosis.

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HOUR 3 (10/20): Did O.J. Simpson have help after the murders? Gary and Shannon revisit newly unsealed records, a secret informant and disputed accounts in #TrueCrimeTuesday. Plus, a Theranos whistleblower’s assessment of Elizabeth Holmes, Newport Beach’s local emergency and Porto’s potato balls heading to the Inland Empire. Then, #SwampWatch tackles unrest in France, Macron’s Céline Dion plans and JD Vance’s apparent expectations of a Trump endorsement.

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HOUR 1 (10/19): Gary’s family tree sparks some Zodiac speculation, while Shannon unpacks another miserable Sunday for L.A. football and a Rams kicker’s ill-fated tackling attempt. 
Plus, Southern California gets some fire relief as rain approaches, unrest in France prompts a “let them watch Céline Dion” discussion, and newly unsealed records revive the question: Did O.J. have help? Gary and Shannon examine the claims without confusing speculation with proof.

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HOUR 2 (10/19): Is it fashion, or is it about the boobs? A $50 million Victoria’s Secret bra sends Gary and Shannon into a debate about what’s actually getting everyone’s attention. 
Gary also surprises Shannon with his pumpkin spice French toast skills, while the Elizabeth Holmes documentary has viewers questioning who’s manipulating whom. Plus, L.A.’s Olympic transportation headaches and our first Ventura County News & Brews, Thursday at BJ’s in Westlake Village.

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HOUR 3 (10/19): Shannon’s talking smack about Henri DiCarlo’s forecast when Andy Riesmeyer walks into the studio, and his TV makeup doesn’t escape scrutiny either. Then, when did sports betting become an “investment strategy”? Gary and Shannon examine the appeal for Gen Z before investigating why our chocolate tastes different, complete with a Reese’s family feud and Hershey’s defense. Plus, the latest political headlines in #SwampWatch.

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WEEKEND FIX - (10/17): Every family has stories. Some just require a little more explaining. Gary and Shannon revisit family reunions, compare Mom’s side with Dad’s side and unpack the quirks, complicated relatives and secrets that come with the guest list. From funny memories to questions about family history, it’s a look at the people who shaped us—and still know how to push our buttons.

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HOUR 1 (10/16): Gary hosts while Shannon is on Chargers duty, with Jason Nathanson joining the hour. Crews battle Malibu’s Bryson fire amid evacuation orders and peak Santa Ana winds, while police report a school shooting that killed three children and a teacher in Bend, Oregon. Plus, Milwaukee sweeps the Dodgers out of the NLCS, ending their three-peat bid, and #TerrorInTheSkies asks where all the airsickness bags went.

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HOUR 2 (10/16): Gary gets a Malibu fire update from Jason Nathanson and examines Bass and Raman’s clashes over ICE, policing and housing. A donor’s lawsuit and Kennedy’s allegations deepen the Guilfoyle fallout as she denies wrongdoing. Then, Heather Brooker talks Whalefall, Sense and Sensibility and her top pick, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. Plus, Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary and Judd Apatow’s Norm Macdonald retrospective.

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HOUR 3 (10/16): Arrested for exposing himself, a Florida man claims he’s part of a nude art exhibit. Gary tackles that excuse, a wanted list for wedding crashers and a Philadelphia woman arrested after blocking a delivery robot in #NNNYNTK. Plus, #Fantasy4Play picks for Saints–Giants, Bears–Falcons, Steelers–Bucs and Cowboys–Packers, along with updates on the Bryson fire, red flag warnings and the Dodgers’ postseason exit.

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HOUR 1 (10/15): AM570’s Tim Cates joins us as the Dodgers face elimination—can they keep their three-peat hopes alive? We discuss tonight’s game moving to 5 p.m. and the Santa Ana winds raising wildfire concerns across Southern California. Plus, federal investigators reportedly seek to build a case to revoke Ilhan Omar’s citizenship as she denies wrongdoing, and Trump reverses plans to livestream the Fort Hood shooter’s execution. Then, a happy ending in Yellowstone: Luna the Jack Russell is found alive after more than a month missing in the wilderness.

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HOUR 2 (10/15): Gary and Shannon compare their own contract conversations with Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s communication gap, digging into salary differences and what longtime partners should discuss. Plus, Traci Park will vote for Karen Bass without endorsing her, Southern California practices for the Great ShakeOut, and Santa Ana winds bring fire danger and possible power shutoffs. Then, hardware stores discover their biggest customer magnets have whiskers. Also: who decided Dodgers baseball needed donuts?

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HOUR 3 (10/15): Retirement doesn’t stop the bills, and a windfall doesn’t guarantee peace of mind. Gary and Shannon explore why retirees keep working, from rising costs to purpose and social connection, then examine how sudden wealth can bring anxiety, guilt and relationship strain. Plus, Diddy’s team stays tight-lipped about whether he was injured in prison, and the latest headlines and Washington developments in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch.

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HOUR 1 (10/14): Gary and Shannon crank up “I Love L.A.” to summon a Dodgers win, and Tim Cates joins as Shannon declares Ohtani the best player in baseball. 
Plus, Pope Leo’s recovery after lung cancer surgery, Diddy’s prison drama, Jamaican drug lord Dudus and Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation. 
#TerrorInTheSkies covers the FAA’s investigation into a LaGuardia close call involving disputed takeoff clearance and a Delta regional flight forced to abandon its landing.

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HOUR 2 (10/14): Gary and Shannon unpack the Bass–Raman debate, from LAPD leadership and fire response to homelessness spending. Did either candidate change any minds? Then, a luxury apartment, a BMW and a Hawaii-based CEO raise spending questions at a domestic violence nonprofit, whose attorney defends the benefits. Plus, Indiana candidate Jaime West goes viral after proposing “firing all Republicans” and closing her forum appearance with “We have guns too.”

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HOUR 3 (10/14): How do you plan for the future when you’re worried AI might end it? Gary and Shannon explore fears of an AI catastrophe and finding purpose amid the uncertainty. Then, a reported “aggressive” great white prompts a water closure in Huntington Beach. Plus, Santa Ana winds, red flag warnings, possible power shutoffs, an LAX ground stop and #SwampWatch on Trump’s push to shore up Republican support in traditionally red states.

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HOUR 1 (10/13): The Dodgers are down 0–2, the Rams lose an overtime thriller, and Shannon is trying a bat dance. 
Tim Cates joins Gary and Shannon to talk comeback hopes before they tackle the request for Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation amid disputed allegations, a fatal Six Flags incident and nationwide ride closures. 
Plus, #TerrorInTheSkies covers Selma Blair’s reported assault charges and her lawyers’ account of a medical emergency. 
Catch the show live October 22 at BJ’s in Westlake Village!

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HOUR 2 (10/13): You’ve got chemistry, but can you keep a conversation going? Gary and Shannon debate intellectual compatibility and whether curiosity matters more than credentials. 
Then, the knitting community unravels over patterns, yarn and technique. Plus, Rachel’s damage in Long Beach, approaching heat and Santa Ana winds, tropical visitors off California’s coast and getting your home and car ready for winter storms.

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HOUR 3 (10/13): Preserved evidence leads police to name a former Chicago detective as the killer of eight-year-old Gloria Kowalewicz. Gary and Shannon examine the breakthrough in a 65-year cold case for #TrueCrimeTuesday. 
Plus, listeners push back on the knitting discussion and Gary’s phone etiquette judgments, while #SwampWatch covers the resignation request and allegations Kimberly Guilfoyle denies, along with Democratic strategists’ doubts about Kamala Harris’s road to 2028.

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HOUR 1 (10/12): Eleven years on the air, and Shannon wants to celebrate by getting suspended 🙈. Gary and Shannon mark their anniversary and gear up for their first Ventura County News & Brews, October 22 at BJ’s in Westlake Village! Tim Cates joins the Dodgers panic check while Shannon nurses her Chargers heartbreak. 
Plus, storm cleanup in Long Beach and Florida, the NFL weekend and #TerrorInTheSkies: arriving early but missing your flight, and a pregnant passenger’s carry-on dispute.

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HOUR 2 (10/12): Gary and Shannon scrutinize Nithya Raman’s shifting positions as Kalshi gives her a narrow edge over Karen Bass, then question Steve Hilton’s strategy with his winning odds at just 4%. Listeners share 11th-anniversary wishes before Shannon sizes up Gary’s legs as prime mosquito territory. Plus, L.A.’s mosquito complaints, West Nile concerns and Waymo’s very human problems, including a Santa Monica neighborhood’s fight over its charging facilities.

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HOUR 3 (10/12): Your birthday says one thing. Can your body, brain and social skills back it up? Gary and Shannon preview the Super Age Games, then explore why the Emmys and Oscars are heading to streaming while the Grammys keep a broadcast home. Plus, #SwampWatch tackles Trump’s claimed Russia–Ukraine energy ceasefire and rogue AI concerns, while #WhatsHappening covers storm damage and a packed night of Dodgers baseball and Monday Night Football.

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HOUR 1 (10/10): Gary reaches for headphones, Shannon hits skip, and neither wants to hear your conversation during a concert. From volume disputes with their spouses to the chatterbox behind them at a show, Gary and Shannon unpack their musical pet peeves. Then, #TrueCrimeTuesday turns to a couple accused of conspiracy to commit child abuse in a surrogacy scandal, raising questions about legal protections and accountability.

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HOUR 2 (10/10): Amazon has a profile of you, and you might not appreciate the assessment. Gary and Shannon explore creepy shopping assumptions, a naked neighborhood wanderer in Milwaukee and an Indian delivery driver’s questionable approach to “recycling.” Plus, a conversation about political authenticity, immigrant family stories and stolen valor: where does telling your story cross into pretending to be someone you’re not?

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WEEKEND FIX - (10/10): Protecting your peace or avoiding a hard conversation? Gary and Shannon tackle family estrangement, therapists recommending distance and TikTok’s role in validating the decision to go “no contact.” A story about a grandfather cut off by his grandchild brings the discussion home: when are boundaries necessary, and when does walking away leave the real problems unresolved?

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HOUR 1 (10/09): Gary and Shannon remember NFL legend Mike Ditka, including his unforgettable gamble on Ricky Williams. Nithya Raman cancels her interview, and the hosts lay down the rules: tough questions, no editorial control, and an invitation that still stands. Plus, mark your calendar for October 22 at BJ’s in Westlake Village! Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast, Rachel brings rain and coastal flooding concerns to SoCal, and severe turbulence sends eight Avianca passengers to the hospital.

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HOUR 2 (10/09): Nithya Raman blames the edit for her deleted “fascist liars” video, but still wants LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell out. Gary and Shannon check whether rain could stall the wildlife crossing’s opening, then turn Jason Nathanson’s new tattoo into a listener guessing game, with a detour into Shannon’s harassment training. Plus, Heather Brooker talks Ted Lasso’s season finale, Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning, a mother-heavy movie lineup and Dolly Parton’s charitable return to theaters in 9 to 5.

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HOUR 3 (10/09): An Iowa teacher offers extra credit for GoFundMe donations, and a fake substitute makes her way into a Milwaukee classroom. Gary and Shannon unpack both stories in #NNNYNTK, along with Creed’s takeover of your feed and a cat returning home after 10 years. Plus, #Fantasy4Play picks for Browns–Jets, Bears–Packers, Ravens–Falcons and Raiders–Patriots, while #WhatsHappening covers storm updates, PepsiCo price hikes and bargain California wine.

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HOUR 1 (10/08): AM570’s Tim Cates joins Gary and Shannon as the Dodgers eliminate Atlanta, Tyler Mahle drops a televised F-bomb and LA moves eight wins from a three-peat. Christa Pike’s lawyers say she’s walking and angry after her failed execution, while Gavin Newsom considers commuting all 563 California death sentences. Plus, a Navy homecoming after 321 days, Shannon’s AC quits, and Southern California’s heat gives way as hurricane evacuations begin along the Gulf Coast.

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HOUR 2 (10/08): Gary and Shannon break down California’s new laws affecting your job, guns and drink order, then explore Hollywood’s fascination with Silicon Valley villains. Gary finds a dog-sleep study to defend his crate policy, while Valley brothel managers receive probation and alleged organizers remain uncharged. 
Plus, #TerrorInTheSkies covers contact tracing after an Ebola patient’s commercial flight to Nairobi and the growing annoyance of sitting next to someone’s airborne Zoom meeting.

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HOUR 3 (10/08): Jeff Bezos predicts AI could deliver a three-day workweek, while Bernie Sanders wants to hit pause on advanced AI development. Gary and Shannon debate the promises and risks, then tackle the unanswered text: why people put off replying, how silence strains relationships and why waiting for the perfect response can make things worse. Plus, the latest headlines in #WhatsHappening and Washington developments in #SwampWatch.

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HOUR 1 (10/07): Gary and Shannon celebrate Elmer’s birthday, get emotional over Kono’s departure and question bringing your parents to a job interview. Ahead of tomorrow’s interview, they examine Nithya Raman’s deleted “fascist liars” video and her pledge to replace the LAPD chief she voted to confirm. Plus, Shannon redirects the Instagram outrage, and #TerrorInTheSkies brings an LAX collision, a passenger accused of masturbating midflight and rising holiday airfares.

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HOUR 2 (10/07): Gary and Shannon break down Steve Hilton’s town hall, his disagreements with Trump and his challenge to Xavier Becerra’s “son of immigrants” story. They examine California’s crackdown on Montana shell companies and why younger Angelenos are trading LA for more affordable cities. Then, Amazon’s “About You” feature gets uncomfortably personal about shoppers’ bodies, friendships and habits, and Shannon pulls up her own profile live.

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HOUR 3 (10/07): Gary and Shannon examine the fallout from Tennessee’s failed execution attempt, the prison chief’s resignation and mounting legal challenges. #SwampWatch brings Ken Paxton’s campaign complications as his estranged wife urges voters to back the ticket while accusing him of adultery, plus predictions of a Democratic wave. Then, a detour into Jewish food and what was served at the Last Supper. Also, the third anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks and Dodgers playoff baseball.

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HOUR 1 (10/06): Gary and Shannon discuss Mayor Karen Bass’s request for a sit-down and why they won’t agree to pre-set conditions: “It’s not going to be comfortable in this room.” They examine a Russian lab worker’s death, what officials know about plague and what remains unconfirmed, along with Trump’s concern. Plus, Trump’s poll numbers, his comments about Los Angeles and San Diego, and another round of extreme heat.

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HOUR 2 (10/06): Gary and Shannon react to Trump’s remarks about Iran taking out Los Angeles and San Diego, and the response from California leaders. They debate Nithya Raman’s proposals for the LAPD and discuss reports contrasting her response to an ICE protest with Mayor Karen Bass’s. Plus, another homelessness proposal, Santa Monica’s struggle to revive downtown, and a study on teens and compulsive short-video viewing.

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HOUR 3 (10/06): Gary and Shannon discuss the arrest of Arcadia parents on child abuse conspiracy charges in a case involving a surrogacy home, and what charges could apply to alleged forced surrogacy. Then, Christa Pike survives a failed execution as Tennessee pauses executions and her attorney seeks to commute her sentence; Blackburn calls to “bring back the electric chair.” Plus, Trump’s Iran remarks, the Paramount-Skydance-WBD merger, the Russian plague investigation, extreme heat and El Niño, Falcons-Saints and Dodgers playoff baseball.

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HOUR 1 (10/05): Gary and Shannon react to the Chargers’ 0–4 start, the Dodgers’ Game 2 loss and Walmart’s AI-powered pricing. They debate whether Olivia Dean’s song is homage or a rip-off, examine an unexplained death at a Russian anti-plague lab and an Irvine realtor accused of spying for Beijing, and ask why some college freshmen are already heading home. Plus, the death of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert.

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HOUR 2 (10/05): Gary and Shannon discuss Tom Cruise’s disappointing box office opening, the heat’s expected cooldown and evacuations near the Bouquet Fire. They unpack Waymo’s rising crash totals alongside its lower injury-crash rate per mile, then debate whether bacon deserves its bad reputation and look at new research on why fat cells may contribute to weight regain. Plus, Heather Brooker reports live from Hollywood Burbank Airport for a first look inside its new terminal.

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HOUR 3 (10/05): Tom Brady’s stats folder accidentally holds down a talk-back button for seven minutes, and Shannon has a few words about KFI’s own technical problems: “It’s not about the milk.” Gary and Shannon also track the midterm political shake-up, a kayaker bitten while releasing a shark, and bears moving into foothill neighborhoods. Plus, extreme heat, MetroLink fare hikes and a SoCal realtor accused of spying for China.

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HOUR 1 (10/03): Gary and Shannon get into the Atlanta Zoo’s new pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, and the unusual tactics zoos use to get pandas to mate. Then: Madonna’s iconic VMA performance, social media’s effect on relationships, and whether our pursuit of convenience is costing us community.

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HOUR 2 (10/03): Gary and Shannon discuss why workout intensity may matter more than duration, plus the mental hurdles that can make running tough. Then they revisit the 1982 Tylenol murders and a reported new lead involving Idaho man Dr. Matthew Francis Bukowski.

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WEEKEND FIX (10/03) - Gary & Shannon’s spouses have birthdays just three days apart—but remembering the date is only the beginning. A scavenger hunt gift idea sends them down memory lane, trading stories about their shared history, overlapping circles and the little details that make a gift personal. Plus, the case for keeping notes when your spouse drops a hint instead of trusting yourself to remember it months later.

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HOUR 1 (10/02) - Gary & Shannon take the show to Huntington Beach for the Pacific Airshow! First up: football, Aaron Rodgers showing his age, and Lyon Air Museum president Mark Foster on the stories behind the historic planes. Then Gary revisits his 2018 flight with the Thunderbirds, a Thanksgiving son-in-law story resurfaces, and the excitement builds along the beach. Check out Gary’s flight footage on Instagram @GaryAndShannon and the full video on their YouTube!

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HOUR 2 (10/02) - Fighter jets overhead, ramen-covered corn dogs on the menu. Gary & Shannon continue live from the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach with Captain Hannah Durbin, who takes them behind the scenes of the Air Force Thunderbirds. From the demanding training schedule to team traditions and superstitions, she explains what goes into those jaw-dropping performances. Plus, Gary & Shannon sample the airshow food—and that is its own adventure.

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HOUR 3 (10/02) - Gary & Shannon wrap up the live broadcast from Huntington Beach with Pacific Airshow CEO Kevin Elliott, talking about the event and its place in the community. Then the conversation takes a turn with an abbreviated News Nuggets: a Florida Waffle House flashing story and a fight over a ceramic bowl that reportedly escalated to gunfire. Plus some NFL Fantasy4Play, play along on X or IG @GaryAndShannon. 

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HOUR 1 (10/01) - Hilton goes after Becerra. Becerra goes after Trump. And the betting market barely budges. Gary & Shannon unpack California’s governor debate and wonder whether undecided voters are even watching. Plus, the case for a starter condo, fan mail gives Gary a shot at a Taylor Swift guitar, and Tennessee’s failed execution of Christa Pike leaves the victim’s mother furious and the state facing serious questions.

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HOUR 2 (10/01) - Gary & Shannon cover the deadly medical helicopter crash off Catalina and the search for a missing person, then dig into Bass vs. Raman and the dispute over influencer payments.
Our favorite guest of the week, Heather Brooker joins for a bruising Hollywood Reporter review of Tom Cruise’s Digger, and a game testing the hosts’ Cruise knowledge. Plus, what’s worth watching: Forgotten Island, Florence Pugh’s dark turn in East of Eden, and Anne Hathaway’s Colleen Hoover thriller Verity.

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HOUR 3 (10/01) - Shannon reviews iHeart’s new fourth-floor bathroom—and apparently, using the toilet now counts as a workout. Gary & Shannon also cover the latest on the Israel-bound flight, a whale encounter that leaves four sailors fighting for survival, and Gary’s own dolphin run-in. Plus, Washington headlines in #SwampWatch and KIIS-FM’s EJ joins the show for a preview of Jingle Ball 2026.

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HOUR 1 (09/30) - Shannon considers sneaking a plumber into the house to fix her husband’s toilet repair—and protect his pride—all in pursuit of what Gary calls “urination comforts.”
Then, passengers describe fighting back during a suspected cockpit attack on an Israel-bound flight, and one survivor’s bloodied message to his family stops us in our tracks.
Plus, the jury rejects Caleb Flynn’s break-in story and convicts him of murdering his wife, Ashley, while former inmates allege Diddy’s prison life includes personal staff, massages and contraband. Doing time...with room service?

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HOUR 2 (09/30) - Shannon has questions about Gary’s palate—and where he farts—but don’t put him in a box! Gary & Shannon unpack the Bass–Raman divide over Gaza and preview tonight’s governor’s debate: can Steve Hilton break through, or will California’s Democratic advantage carry Xavier Becerra? Shannon has some choice words about the front-runner. Then, Gary breaks out a British accent for Wellness Wednesday’s 14-food list, with coffee, cheese and chocolate making the cut, plus an experimental weight-loss drug update.

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HOUR 3 (09/30) - A drunken airline passenger tries to recruit a child to buy him alcohol, then locks himself in the bathroom with a bottle of wine—and Gary supplies the voice for this impromptu #TerrorInTheSkies. Gary & Shannon also follow conflicting reports about the Dubai-to-Israel flight incident, discuss TSA’s reported chair crackdown and question Trump’s proposed AI-to-“Super Intelligence” rebrand. Doesn’t Sports Illustrated already have dibs on SI?
Finally, we missed Fat Bear Week, apparently got in trouble for Fat Marmot coverage, and Shannon’s neighborhood bear is getting a little too comfortable looking into her house. Plus, meet champion Backpack and the story behind his name.

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