Gary and Shannon

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Are People Finally Getting Sick of Their Phones? Sep 03, 2026

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HOUR 2 (09/03) - Gary and Shannon begin the second hour responding to a talkback about a listener hearing Bill Handel and Neil Saveedra getting into it during their morning show, and how Gary and Shannon very rarely get into it with each other.The Los Angeles chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America has officially endorsed Nithya Raman for mayor, giving her campaign another major source of volunteer and door-knocking energy Los Angeles Unified has put a districtwide moratorium on student use of generative AI on school-owned devices for the current school year. There’s a growing trend of bars, parties and social events asking people to put their phones away entirely and apparently... people love it

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Are You Wearing Purple Tomorrow? Sep 03, 2026

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Gary & Shannon discuss the most trending topics for today’s #WhatsHappening including: a shooting in Minneapolis left 2 people killed, 3 officers injured; former TV personality and LA podcaster indicted for making threats towards President Trump; local weather downplays the water system that is said to come from Hurricane Marie. Gary & Shannon discuss the most trending political stories in today’s #SwampWatch including: Fox News star Maria Bartiromo is out of the network; Kamala Harris looking to get back into the good graces of Democrats; the President held a big dinner last night for Republicans. Apparently, hydration has become way more complicated than it needs to be everybody is carrying around 40-ounce tumblers and acting like they need to constantly drink water all day.
Plus, Gary and Shannon ask around on who is wearing purple tomorrow to commemorate Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle.

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Tiger Woods Takes a Plea Deal Sep 02, 2026

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HOUR 1 (09/02) - Gary & Shannon open with SoCal storm anxiety, excited Angels fans and Tiger Woods agreeing to a deal that will suspend his driver’s license for five years. Then #JuryWatch continues as the Lindsay Clancy jury returns after reporting it was deadlocked, renewed scrutiny surrounds the old Fang Fang political network and Eric Swalwell, and Heather Brooker joins live with an early look inside the Lucas Museum.

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SoCal Sports Teams Become Billionaire Trading Cards Sep 02, 2026

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HOUR 2 (09/02) - Gary & Shannon discuss a deadly knife attack in Times Square and whether New York is starting to resemble some of L.A.’s public-safety problems. Then, a California mayor faces scrutiny over an apparent $50 voter incentive. Kevin Figgers from KLAC’s Roggin and Rodney, and the FnA Podcast joins to break down the Angels sale and the exploding value of SoCal sports franchises. Plus, when does guy-to-guy trash talk stop being funny and start becoming bullying?

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Finger Guns with Alec Baldwin! Sep 02, 2026

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HOUR 3 (09/02) - #WhatsHappening gets derailed when training Producer Mario hands Shannon a printed-in-color stack complete with images, a flourish Producer Matt notably does not include, before New Clay admits to accidentally giving Alec Baldwin finger guns. Then Gary & Shannon return to #JuryWatch as the deadlocked Lindsay Clancy jury receives a final supplemental instruction, followed by #SwampWatch with Iran, Trump taking aim at Harry and Meghan, and his face appearing on U.S. currency. Plus, Justin Worsham joins for #Parenting to ask how much news is too much for kids and what happens when your adult children don’t want children of their own.

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Shannon Called It: The Clancy Jury Is Deadlocked Sep 01, 2026

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HOUR 1 (09/01) - Gary & Shannon react as the Lindsay Clancy jury tells the judge it’s deadlocked and is sent back to keep deliberating. Then Shannon owes Producer Matt an apology after assuming the Glendale butt-sniffer story somehow missed the rundown. Plus, new research suggests being single may actually help people grow, try new things and feel more independent — but Gary says being single at 22 is a whole lot different than being single at 52.

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The Butt Sniffer Is Back Sep 01, 2026

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HOUR 2 (09/01) - Gary & Shannon break down the latest in the LA mayor’s race as Nithya Raman picks up more labor support, then head to Fresno where schools are facing layoffs and program cuts while the superintendent makes more than $500,000 a year. Plus, a Lake Tahoe swimmer is mauled by an otter, and the Glendale “butt sniffer” is arrested again — prompting a very serious debate over whether sniffing should actually be illegal.

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Stan Kroenke Buys the Angels Sep 01, 2026

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HOUR 3 (09/01) - Gary & Shannon hit #WhatsHappening with the tropical storm threatening SoCal, deadly flooding in the Grand Canyon, Miley Cyrus at the Hollywood Bowl and Spider-Man crossing $2 billion worldwide. Then #SwampWatch covers the latest strikes on Iran, concerns over mail-in ballots and new Eric Swalwell airport footage. Plus, breaking news as Stan Kroenke acquires the Angels, and #TrueCrimeTuesday dives into Netflix’s Death of the Pastor’s Wife and the complicated question of liability surrounding a suicide.

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D4vd’s Missing Millions, Chris Hansen Fights Back and Jackie Gets Her Day Aug 31, 2026

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HOUR 1 (08/31) - Gary & Shannon open with questions over how D4vd reportedly made millions from his record deal but is now relying on a public defender after his attorneys stepped down. Then they hit the latest in the Tupac and Lindsay Clancy cases, rising tensions with Iran, deadly flash flooding near the Grand Canyon and a Chris Hansen feud over A24’s fictionalized take on To Catch a Predator. Plus, Amy King makes it official: California is getting a Wildlife Day in honor of Jackie the bald eagle.

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Your Chatbot Can Testify Against You Aug 31, 2026

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HOUR 2 (08/31) - Gary introduces Shannon to the talk-back feature before they return to the difficult questions facing jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial.
Then, California’s disappearing beaches are threatening access along parts of Malibu, including Point Dume and Westward Beach. And careful what you tell your chatbot: AI conversations are increasingly showing up as evidence in criminal cases and civil lawsuits.

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