Gary and Shannon

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#SwampWatch, Great Tits, Office Quirks: Unusual Discussions with Gary and Shannon Mar 28, 2025

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Gary and Shannon dive into #SwampWatch, covering Vice President JD Vance's recent speech in Iceland and President Trump's declaration of 'liberation day' with upcoming tariffs. They then explore a new drug-resistant fungus emerging in hospitals nationwide. The conversation takes a lighter turn as they debate the etiquette of bringing pungent foods to the workplace, sharing personal anecdotes about reheated fish and chicken leftovers. The hour wraps up with a fascinating discussion on how artificial light at night affects the survival of great tits, a common European songbird.

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What’s Happening / & #NNNYNTK / Lady Gaga's $100M Legal Battle, Jason Statham's 'A Working Man' Buzz, Mar 28, 2025

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Gary and Shannon delve into #WhatsHappening covering the latest headlines, starting with Lady Gaga facing a $100 million lawsuit from surf brand Lost International over alleged trademark infringement related to her new album's "Mayhem" logo. They also discuss the mixed reviews surrounding Jason Statham's new action thriller, 'A Working Man,' exploring its reception and impact on his film career with KFI reporter, Heather Brooker. Additionally, the hosts cover the Dodgers' upcoming championship ring ceremony, the tragic earthquake in Myanmar with a rising death toll, the California State Assembly's decision to stop using X, and finally they provide the nine news nuggets you need to know - #NNNYNTK.

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Opening Day Excitement, Submarine Tragedy, and Auto Tariffs Mar 27, 2025

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Gary and Shannon kick off the show celebrating Baseball Opening Day, highlighting the Dodgers' upcoming game against the Detroit Tigers. They then discuss the tragic sinking of a tourist submarine in Egypt's Red Sea, resulting in multiple fatalities. The conversation shifts to the latest developments in auto tariffs aimed at boosting American manufacturing, including President Trump's definition of an American vehicle. Later, they share personal submarine experiences and fears, play listener talkbacks about favorite baseball movies, and a special terror in the skies.

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DNA Testing Drama, Federal Education Investigation, and Lavish Wedding Plans Mar 27, 2025

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Gary and Shannon delve into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's mishandling of DNA test kits, discuss the Trump administration's investigation into California's education policies on gender identity disclosures, and explore the extravagant wedding plans of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. They also share their favorite baseball movies in celebration of the Dodgers' opening home game.

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Controversial Comments, AI Predictions, and Tech Insights with Marc Saltzman Mar 27, 2025

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Shannon teases Gary and her husband for wearing full-on baseball jerseys before diving into 'Swamp Watch,' covering topics like Rep. Crockett's controversial nickname for Texas Governor Abbott, NPR's admitted biases, and the impending 25% tariffs on foreign-built automobiles. The conversation shifts to Bill Gates' prediction that AI will soon replace humans in most jobs, sparking a discussion on the future roles left for people. Then, tech expert Marc Saltzman joins to recap his NYC trip and discuss major tech headlines, including the bankruptcy of 23andMe and concerns over personal data security. The hour wraps up with listener talkbacks sharing favorite baseball movies and the most memorable moments.

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#WhatsHappening & #StrangeScience: Dodgers' Home Opener, Sundance Relocates, and the Rise of the Blobfish Mar 27, 2025

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Gary and Shannon dive into #WhatsHappening, covering the Dodgers' home opener, Sundance Film Festival's move to Boulder, a tragic submarine accident off Egypt's coast, California's high-speed rail funding needs, and leaks about the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. They also explore listeners' favorite baseball movies, the surprising meaning behind a certain emoji, and delve into #StrangeScience with stories about a real-life 'sharktopus' and the blobfish's unexpected rise to fame. The show wraps up with a discussion on the health impacts of Daylight-Saving Time and the ongoing debate about its relevance.

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Signal-Gate Updates Mar 26, 2025

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Signal-gate: updates on the fallout ripples through the White House. Vance and his wife appease Denmark with change to Greenland visit plans.

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Death Penalty Back to Los Angeles Mar 26, 2025

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D.A. Hochman officially brings death penalty back to Los Angeles. Terror on the Trails: Humboldt hiker clings to life, husband tries to kill wife in HI. Law enforcement and school officials offer words of caution as high school seniors play "Senior Assassins"

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SwampWatch Mar 26, 2025

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#SwampWatch #Parenting W/ Justin: When to take your kid’s side versus when to take the teacher’s side.

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#Whatshappening/ #WWW Mar 26, 2025

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#Whatshappening/ #WhatchawatchingWendnesday

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