Gary and Shannon

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We're Tired of These Monkeyfighting Snakes Jul 30, 2026

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HOUR 2 (07/30) – Gary & Shannon debate whether harm reduction policies have gone too far as cities struggle to balance compassion, addiction, and public safety. They also discuss Los Angeles' earthquake preparedness, the challenges facing California's wine industry, listeners react to leprosy-carrying armadillos in Florida, and the hour wraps with an unforgettable conversation about California's active rattlesnake season and why those viral "combat dancing" snakes are absolutely terrifying.

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Who Really Controls Your Car? Jul 30, 2026

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HOUR 3 (07/30) – Gary & Shannon cover the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the latest on Iran, renewed scrutiny surrounding Gavin Newsom's resurfaced affair, Boyle Heights as schools prepare to reopen, Southern California's returning heatwave, and lightning-fueled wildfires in the Pacific Northwest. They also discuss why more college students are choosing to live in retirement communities and debate whether today's connected vehicles give automakers and lenders too much control after a viral video claimed a Ford Bronco was remotely disabled over a missed payment.

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Newsom's Scandal Playbook Jul 29, 2026

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HOUR 1 (07/29) – Gary & Shannon examine how Gavin Newsom and his team continue responding to renewed scrutiny after a revealing new essay from his former affair partner reignited questions about accountability, media coverage, and whether the controversy could follow him into a potential 2028 presidential campaign.
They also discuss Tony Romo's DUI bodycam footage, Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment during a Congressional hearing, Iran's overnight attack prompting joint U.S.-Saudi retaliation, Europe's growing wildfire crisis, encouraging news for monarch butterflies, and how one college professor exposed widespread AI cheating.

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The Psychology of Cults Jul 29, 2026

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HOUR 2 (07/29) – Gary & Shannon explore the psychology behind cults with cult expert and former Moonies member Dr. Steven Hassan, discussing who is most vulnerable to recruitment, the warning signs of coercive control, why intelligent people can be drawn into cults, and how social media is reshaping modern influence.
They also discuss Colorado's water restrictions fueling neighborhood tensions, another frightening close call in the skies as the FAA investigates a near miss between two Delta jets, the temporary American Airlines ground stop, Qantas' ambitious 22-hour Project Sunrise flight, and whether cult-like behavior is becoming more visible online.

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AI Is Raising Your Kids Now? Jul 29, 2026

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HOUR 3 (07/29) – Gary & Shannon kick off the hour with #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, discussing Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment on Capitol Hill, the latest developments involving Iran, and newly leaked Biden tapes.
Then, Justin Worsham joins for #Parenting to share stories about his childhood, debate AI companions designed for kids, discuss why the technology worries Gary, and explore how parents are increasingly turning to Reddit for feedback on baby names and other parenting decisions.

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The Gavin Newsom Affair Story Gets Wilder Jul 28, 2026

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HOUR 1 (07/28) – Gary and Shannon dive into the explosive new Vanity Fair essay detailing a former close confidante's affair with Gavin Newsom, reacting in real time as each chapter becomes more shocking than the last. They discuss the author's account of working inside City Hall, the affair's beginnings, and the personal fallout that followed.
Along the way, they cover the latest earthquake in Japan, meetings between President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and wrap the hour reflecting on the tragic consequences that unfolded long after the affair ended.

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Who's Telling the Truth? Jul 28, 2026

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HOUR 2 (07/28) – Gary and Shannon continue breaking down the explosive Vanity Fair essay detailing Gavin Newsom's affair, examining the aftermath, conflicting accounts from those involved, and why the story still raises difficult questions years later.
They also discuss Kamala Harris' role in the saga, Newsom's public response, and whether the full truth has ever been told.
Later, Amy King joins with an update on Big Bear's beloved eagle Jackie, the show reacts to reports involving Dodgers owner Mark Walter, and the hour wraps with a lively conversation about the viral "dating down" trend, relationship expectations, and whether there's such a thing as an alarming body count.

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He Hiked 10 Miles... Impaled by a Trekking Pole Jul 28, 2026

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HOUR 3 (07/28) – Gary and Shannon cover the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including Lindsey Graham's funeral, Justin Herbert's engagement, extreme heat causing hundreds of delays at Harry Reid International Airport, another update on Jackie the bald eagle's recovery, and USA Today's list of America's best burgers.
In #SwampWatch, they discuss the latest from Washington, including newly released audio from Joe Biden's 2017 memoir sessions.
The hour wraps with an incredible survival story of a nurse who hiked 10 miles after being impaled during a hiking accident, a breakdown of Netflix's Toxic Love Story for #TrueCrimeTuesday, and the latest twist in Bryan Kohberger's attempt to challenge his guilty plea.

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THIS JUST IN: Mitch McConnell Looks Alive Jul 27, 2026

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HOUR 1 (07/27) – Gary and Shannon kick off the week debating useful college majors, Christopher Nolan's English degree, and whether anyone actually enjoys reading The Odyssey.
They also cover the deadly shooting at a Seattle food festival, two base jumpers who leapt from the Space Needle, and the latest wildfire concerns across Europe. Later, they react to fresh "proof of life" for Mitch McConnell before discussing the latest developments in Iran with NewsNation Senior National Security Correspondent Lt. Gen. Richard Newton.
The hour wraps with Gary's long-overdue review of The Devil Wears Prada after finally watching it for the first time.

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New Evidence in the D4vd Case Jul 27, 2026

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HOUR 2 (07/27) – Gary and Shannon break down the latest testimony and evidence presented during D4vd's preliminary hearing, discussing why the case appears headed for trial, the prosecution's graphic allegations, the defense's response, and disturbing new details that emerged in court.
They also react to a hacked song uploaded to D4vd's account before shifting gears to Seattle's viral raccoon, Jimohty, whose unusual condition has even caught the attention of lawmakers. The hour wraps with the remarkable story of two Manchester Airport coworkers who became close friends, only to discover they were actually brother and sister, separated through adoption decades earlier.

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