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**Gary and Shannon**

Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn’t) weekdays 9am-12pm

Latest Episodes:

Black Smoke, No Pope May 07, 2025

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#WHATSHAPPENING / Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by former housekeepers / #WHATCHAWATCHING

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High Stakes & High Altitudes: Carney at the White House, Aviation Turbulence, and Met Gala Buzz May 06, 2025

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Canada’s Carney is making a high-stakes visit to the White House, where the stakes have never been higher. Meanwhile, the race to fix air traffic control is heating up, with concerns growing about our aviation systems. Additionally, this year's Met Gala has prompting excitement and speculation, while Halle Berry finds herself under the watchful eye of social media as she navigates public scrutiny.

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Deals, Drama, and Soaring Hopes: Hollywood Money, Firehouse Fallout, and Nature's Comeback May 06, 2025

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Governor Newsom is urging former President Trump to collaborate on a $7.5 billion tax credit for Hollywood. Meanwhile, top officers from the Los Angeles Fire Department union have been suspended after an audit revealed $800,000 in questionable credit card expenditures. In Altadena, trees that were burned in a recent fire are given a second life as locally sourced lumber. Now nine weeks old, Big Bear eaglets Sunny and Gizmo are approaching the point where they might soon be able to fly on their own. Lastly, it's not all gloom for wildflowers; you can discover a hidden field of poppies right here in L.A. County.

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#SwampWatch May 06, 2025

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Gary and Shannon are reporting the latest news from Washington, D.C. Carney stated that Canada is "not for sale" after Trump proposed making it the 51st state during an Oval Office meeting. Zuckerberg's new Meta AI app has taken a personal approach that some find unsettling. A study by UNLA discovered a new method for treating and preventing autism. Additionally, near-death experiences significantly alter individuals' perspectives on their careers.

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#WhatsHappening | Giveaway | #TrueCrimeTuesday May 06, 2025

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Let's go over #WhatsHappening! Trump is talking about making Canada the 51st State in the United States, a DUI killing didn't get charged with murder, a hidden camera in a bathroom at a dance studio, a new city in California named Mountain House, and get your Real ID soon. #TrueCrimeTuesday

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Popcorn, Tariffs & Prison Bars: Trump, Alcatraz, and the Movie Biz May 05, 2025

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Let’s dive into the captivating world of film tariffs! This discussion promises to shed light on how these economic measures impact the film industry and influence the movies we love. In a surprising twist, Trump is looking to reopen Alcatraz, the infamous island prison, after more than six decades! It’s a bold move that’s bound to spark conversations and intrigue across the nation. What could this mean for the historic site and its legacy?

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Dark Turns: Death, Disappearance, and the Naked Truth May 05, 2025

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Paramedics vividly recounted the harrowing scene after the lifeless body of John O'Keefe was discovered at 34 Fairview in Karen Read Trail. In a separate startling incident, a naked inmate caused quite a stir at the Men's Central Jail in Los Angeles County, leaving everyone bewildered. Meanwhile, a remarkable twist in a decades-long mystery has emerged: 82-year-old Audrey Backeberg, who vanished without a trace in July 1962 at just 20 years old, has finally been found living out of state. However, the sheriff's office has chosen to keep the exact location under wraps, adding an air of intrigue to her unexpected return.

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#SwampWatch May 05, 2025

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Gary and Shannon are delivering the latest news from Washington, D.C., covering topics such as NFL Draft drama, Alcatraz in Law & Order, and the importance of upholding the Constitution. They also explore the question: Is pop culture in a terminal decline? Additionally, they invite listeners to share their thoughts on what questions to ask on a first date through their Talkbacks.

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#WhatsHappening | #TerrorInTheSkies | #MotivationalMonday May 05, 2025

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Let's go over #WhatsHappening! Movie tariffs, Diddy trial, severe weather, self-checkout removed at Target, Mayor Bass's pay cut, and a reality show about a conclave? The return of the landline: Kids use old-school technology to learn basic telephone etiquette. #TerrorInTheSkies and #MotivationalMonday.

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GAS WEEKEND FIX: Double Hams and Cracking the Happiness Code May 03, 2025

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Flourishing or Floundering? Gary and Shannon dive into the science of human well-being with a quirky bio-statistician who's trying to put numbers to happiness! Discover why community matters more than your smartphone, why young adults are struggling, and why Indonesians might just have the secret to stress-free living. Packed with laughs, pop culture references, and surprising insights, this weekend fix will make you rethink what it means to truly thrive.
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