Gary and Shannon

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Is The Odyssey the Movie of the Year? Jul 17, 2026

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Gary & Shannon Hour 2 (07/17) - Andy Riesmeyer shares the latest on the West Hollywood water main break before discussing the rise of reckless driving videos filmed for social media and whether dangerous stunts are being rewarded online.

Andy takes listener talkbacks on California's declining quality of life and asks whether life in Los Angeles has truly become more difficult over the past decade. Heather Brooker then joins for the #EntertainmentReport to preview Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, break down the weekend box office, debate awards-worthy performances, and discuss the latest in entertainment news, including Gail Daughtry And The Celebrity Sex Pass.

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What's Iran's Endgame? Jul 17, 2026

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Gary & Shannon Hour 3 (07/17) - Andy Riesmeyer is joined by NewsNation Senior National Security Correspondent Lt. Gen. Richard Newton to discuss the latest U.S.-Iran conflict, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and what the coming days could look like as tensions continue to escalate.

Andy then covers the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including the West Hollywood water main repairs, Southern California's weather outlook, wildfire resources, and a listener question about firefighting aircraft. The hour wraps with a behind-the-scenes look at the differences between radio and television before Chris Merrill joins to discuss Spotify's latest crackdown on AI-generated music.

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Do People in Radio Really Smell? Jul 16, 2026

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HOUR 1 (07/16) – Andy Riesmeyer opens the show (filling in for Gary & Shannon) with breaking news on a major water main break in West Hollywood, a bizarre police pursuit that ended with a suspect swimming into the Pacific, and a preview of the day's biggest stories.
He then covers the suspended recovery efforts following the deadly San Francisco Bay boating tragedy, the latest developments between the U.S. and Iran, and the release of an American who had been wrongfully detained in Iran.
The hour also features a hilarious debate over whether people who work in radio really smell, plus an update on the growing nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak and the Savannah Bananas' memorable ESPYs performance.

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The Price of California Jul 16, 2026

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HOUR 2 (07/16) – California's changing in more ways than one. Gary & Shannon discuss the end of one of the state's most iconic nude beaches, a Blue Angels flyover under investigation, a felony suspect's desperate swim from authorities, and why LAHSA is delaying the release of this year's homeless count. Plus, a new poll shows Californians backing Xavier Becerra while rejecting AI data centers in their communities, and why World Cup crowds weren't enough to offset the growing financial pressures facing restaurants, bars and small businesses.

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The Near Future Jul 16, 2026

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HOUR 3 (07/16) – Andy Riesmeyer is joined by Michael Monks to break down the day's biggest headlines, including the major West Hollywood water main break, the expansion of U.S. strikes into Iran and a Blue Angels flyover now under investigation.
Plus, in #SwampWatch, the latest on President Trump's primetime speech on election fraud and his plans to attend the World Cup Final.
Then, Wall Street Journal reporter Erin Mulvaney explains why a new prenup clause is gaining popularity among younger couples, before Andy looks at a newly approved cholesterol pill that could transform heart care and asks whether Meta's AI smart glasses are the future, or a privacy nightmare.

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Would You Pay for an Adults-Only Flight? Jul 15, 2026

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HOUR 1 (07/15) – Shannon and Andy Riesmeyer celebrate Gary & Shannon cracking iHeart's Top 50 podcasts before covering the deadly boat sinking near Alcatraz, the latest escalation between the U.S. and Iran, Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing, President Trump's upcoming address on newly declassified 2020 election intelligence, and the viral cockroach that interrupted a KTLA live shot.They wrap the hour by debating whether airlines should offer adults-only flights after a toddler delayed a flight for hours and asking whether travelers would actually pay extra for the option.

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LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell on LA's Biggest Security Test Jul 15, 2026

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HOUR 2 (07/15) – Shannon and Andy welcome KTLA's Rachel Menitoff to relive the cockroach that crashed her live shot before sitting down with LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. They discuss what Los Angeles learned from hosting the World Cup, whether the city is prepared for the Super Bowl and Olympics, staffing and technology challenges facing the LAPD, and the department's efforts to reclaim MacArthur Park from open-air drug activity and homelessness. The hour wraps with a conversation about why people willingly wait in long lines for the hottest restaurants and whether the wait has become part of the experience.

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Parenting: Authoritarian vs. Elephant Parenting Jul 15, 2026

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HOUR 3 (07/15) – Andy and Shannon recap the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including the latest on the deadly San Francisco Bay boat accident, the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, a House vote to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, World Cup excitement, and the Florida license plate that's gone viral. They also tackle #SwampWatch before welcoming comedian and parenting expert Justin Worsham to discuss authoritarian parenting, why "because I said so" may not be the best approach, and the growing concept of "Elephant Parenting" as they wrap up the show.

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America's New Dining Room: The Car Jul 15, 2026

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HOUR 1 (07/14) – Shannon and Andy Riesmeyer break down President Trump's latest comments on Lindsey Graham, inflation, and the Strait of Hormuz before discussing renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran, why grocery prices never seem to come back down, and the shocking price of chicken thighs. They also debate whether Americans are turning their cars into their new dining rooms, take listener talkbacks on eating behind the wheel, and rank the most popular car meals by generation.

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The Casino-fication of Everything Jul 14, 2026

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HOUR 2 (07/14) – Shannon and Andy discuss California's dangerous heat, wildfire risk, and whether concerns over the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak are being overblown before diving into the rise of prediction markets like Kalshi and whether they've accelerated gambling addiction among younger adults.
They also examine the latest findings in the nationwide foodborne illness investigation, debate whether Mitch McConnell covered up a Vineyard Vines logo, and wrap up with an update on the Ryanair window blowout, United's new aircraft seating design, and Larry David's upcoming comedy series.

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