Gary and Shannon

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America's Reading Crisis & Taco Bell Trouble Jul 09, 2026

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HOUR 3 (07/09) – Gary & Shannon break down the day's biggest headlines, including Graham Platner ending his Senate campaign, the latest U.S.-Iran developments, Air Force One security precautions, Boyle Heights' ongoing odor crisis, and LAPD's plan to shift academy officers back to patrol ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Plus, The Hill's Ryan Mancini joins the show to discuss Platner's political fallout, the debate over whether America is becoming "post-literate," and Taco Bell pulls fresh ingredients as a parasite outbreak sparks a multi-state health investigation.

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Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over Jul 08, 2026

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HOUR 1 (07/08) – President Trump says the Iran ceasefire is over as tensions rise following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Plus, NATO drama continues over defense spending, Democrats scramble to replace Graham Platner, raccoons invade Dodger Stadium while a coyote leaves an unwelcome surprise in Shannon's backyard, and parents could soon have much more control over their kids' social media accounts.

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Smell Your Meat! Jul 08, 2026

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HOUR 2 (07/08) – Health inspectors shut down dozens of Los Angeles restaurants over serious health code violations, raising the question: how much do you really trust your favorite spot?
Plus, Gary & Shannon debate whether a father accused of driving his family off a cliff should ever be behind the wheel again, airlines double down on premium cabins while economy passengers pay the price, and the latest wellness trend has people carrying "panic pouches" packed with anxiety-relieving essentials.

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Emmy Snubs & Summer Streaming Jul 08, 2026

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HOUR 3 (07/08) – Gary & Shannon cover the day's biggest headlines, including renewed U.S. military strikes on Iran, soaring oil prices, dangerous heat and humidity moving into Southern California, a spike in West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes, and Burbank Airport's massive terminal expansion.
Then it's the return of #WhatchaWatchinWeds as listeners share their latest binge-worthy picks, Shannon recommends Amazon's Elle, and the Emmy nominations spark a conversation about who deserved a spot, and who got left out.

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World Cup Wipeout, Heat Wave & Political Meltdown Jul 07, 2026

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HOUR 1 (07/07): Team USA's World Cup dream comes to a crashing end, leaving Shannon searching for a new team to root for.
Plus, Southern California braces for triple-digit temperatures and miserable humidity. Then, pressure mounts on Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner as more party leaders abandon his campaign and even Bernie Sanders joins the calls for him to step aside.
And, why experts say this could be a particularly active summer for shark encounters.

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Tradwife Realities & Hotel Heists Jul 07, 2026

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HOUR 2 (07/07): The L.A. Times comes to Jennifer Newsom's defense as federal scrutiny of her nonprofits continues and debate grows over California's first "First Partner."
Then, the tradwife trend meets reality as women share the financial risks of leaving the workforce, prompting Shannon's advice to always have your own money.
Plus, listeners confess the strangest things they've taken from hotel rooms, from bathrobes to TV remotes, and Gary & Shannon wonder how anyone actually gets away with stealing tv remotes.

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Karen Read Fallout: Could One Trooper Undo Countless Cases? Jul 07, 2026

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HOUR 3 (07/07): The latest headlines in WhatsHappening include President Trump at NATO, a developing evacuation in Manhattan, and early reactions to Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.
Then, #SwampWatch follows the growing fallout surrounding Graham Platner as more pressure builds for him to exit the race.
And Shannon shares eight habits that could help you live longer before #TrueCrimeTuesday examines how newly released texts from former Massachusetts State Police trooper Michael Proctor could cast doubt on years of criminal investigations.

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Every Celebrity But Blake Lively! Jul 06, 2026

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HOUR 1 (07/06) - Gary & Shannon recap a chaotic Fourth of July weekend, break down FIFA's controversial reversal that puts Folarin Balogun back on the field for Team USA's World Cup showdown with Belgium, debate whether "Take Me Home, Country Roads" has become America's unlikely soccer anthem, react to July 4th mayhem across Southern California, discuss the first AI-generated feature film, and dive into the eye-popping price tag and celebrity guest list for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported $20 million wedding.

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Can Leisure Actually Make You Happy? Jul 06, 2026

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HOUR 2 (07/06) - Gary & Shannon react to two bizarre animal attacks, discuss California's new FireSat technology that could detect wildfires from space, debate whether more free time really makes us happier, hear listeners' picks for America's World Cup anthem, continue counting down the happiest songs of all time, and explore why putting all of your happiness into one person—or one thing—is a recipe for disappointment.

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Country Roads to the World Cup Jul 06, 2026

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HOUR 3 (07/06) - Gary & Shannon get you ready for Team USA's World Cup showdown with Belgium, react to President Trump's comments on the overturned red card controversy, debate whether "Take Me Home, Country Roads" really deserves to be America's World Cup anthem, count down the happiest songs ever recorded, discuss why Queen's catalog is impossible to separate from Freddie Mercury's legacy, and explore why more Americans are becoming "late bloomers" later in life.

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