Gary and Shannon

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The Dumber People Are Taking Over Jun 26, 2026

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HOUR 2 (06/26) - Gary & Shannon react to a juror's firsthand account of the Palisades Fire mistrial before breaking down California's looming billionaire tax showdown after Governor Gavin Newsom failed to keep the measure off November's ballot.
Plus, Heather Brooker joins the show to talk roller skating disasters, Supergirl reviews, Olivia Wilde's latest directing project, Jackass: The Finale, and Angelina Jolie's new film Couture.

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Mistrials, Mutant Rats & Missing Magicians Jun 26, 2026

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HOUR 3 (06/26) - Gary & Shannon break down the latest developments after a mistrial is declared in the Palisades Fire case, concerns over millions of pounds of spoiled food following the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, California politics making national headlines, and rescue efforts underway in Venezuela.
Plus, #SwampWatch covers John Bolton's guilty plea, President Trump's latest comments on Iran, and the week's Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know featuring an 85-year-old street racer, poison-resistant rats, a scammer who claimed he was bad at scamming, a missing magician named "Hidden," and Gracie the giraffe's Texas adventure.

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The World Is Literally Shaking Jun 25, 2026

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HOUR 1 (06/25) Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela as engineers warn California still has vulnerable buildings that could collapse in a major quake.
Gary & Shannon also break down Europe's historic heat wave, chaos after Mexico's World Cup celebration, the latest Taylor Swift wedding rumors after Madison Square Garden permits surface, and why pop music keeps getting meaner—and whether anything is even considered shocking anymore.

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Another Day, Another Newsom Exposé Jun 25, 2026

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HOUR 2 (06/25) Gary & Shannon revisit the biggest pop hits of the last six decades before digging into new questions surrounding Gavin Newsom's political network, donor appointments, overseas travel, and Jennifer Siebel Newsom's nonprofit.
Plus, another wild #TerrorInTheSkies after an American Airlines flight descends into chaos when a passenger allegedly bites another traveler before landing.

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The New American Dream Isn't a Job Jun 25, 2026

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HOUR 3 (06/25) Gary & Shannon cover today's biggest headlines in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the end of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, Venezuela's earthquake response, Pete Buttigieg's 2028 ambitions, and the latest from Capitol Hill.
Plus, they discuss why passive income is replacing career advancement as the new American dream, revisit Kelly Ripa and Clay Aiken's infamous TV moment, and break down a lawsuit exposing the hidden labor practices behind grocery store sushi.

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'The Economy of Language' Jun 24, 2026

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HOUR 1 (06/24) – Gary & Shannon discuss whether another fire and another out-of-town trip will create any political problems for Mayor Karen Bass, why Europe is dealing with record-breaking heat, LAUSD's decision to limit screen time for younger students, and the growing parent backlash against classroom technology. Plus, whatever happened to the white picket fence, and what our taller fences say about modern life.

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It's Not Even Hidden Jun 24, 2026

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HOUR 2 (06/24) – Gary & Shannon examine new reports showing major Gavin Newsom donors later received political appointments and discuss why legal doesn't always mean it looks good.
They also break down a staggering $6.5 billion healthcare fraud crackdown featuring luxury cars, yachts, beach resorts, and one provider who somehow billed more counseling hours than exist in a day.
Plus, Encino residents want answers about a mysterious orange stream running through their neighborhood, and they then explore whether being an "otrovert" finally explains why some people prefer one-on-one conversations over crowds and group identities.

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The Democratic Socialists Are Coming for 2028 Jun 24, 2026

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HOUR 3 (06/24) – Gary & Shannon cover the latest developments from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, the start of the Palisades Fire jury trial, a 5.6 earthquake in Northern California, and FIFA's decision to mandate hydration breaks for players.In #SwampWatch, they discuss the growing influence of Democratic Socialists following major wins in New York City, President Trump's push to pass the SAVE Act, conflicting claims over Iran's willingness to allow nuclear inspections, and whether today's AI chatbots are politically biased or simply telling users what they want to hear.Plus, comedian and parenting expert Justin Worsham joins the show to explain why youth sports may be one of the best investments parents can make and tackles the surprisingly divisive question of whether parents should be allowed to enjoy a drink, or even a joint, while watching their kids play.

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That Sounds Like the Worst High Ever Jun 23, 2026

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HOUR 1 (06/23) - Elmer prepares for a real-life five-day silent retreat complete with no talking, no laughing, and no eye contact. Shannon declares it "the worst high ever," Gary wonders what exactly needs clearing out of Elmer's head, and then things somehow get even worse when a man jumps into a vault toilet to retrieve his sunglasses and ends up needing paramedics.

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Can We Just Put the Milk Back? Jun 23, 2026

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HOUR 2 (06/23) - The saga of the Reflecting Pool continues as President Trump blames vandalism for the algae and dead ducks, but Gary & Shannon wonder who's really at fault.
Listener talk-backs keep pouring in about Elmer's upcoming five-day silent retreat, California moves to eliminate "sell by" dates, and Shannon asks, "So this is what they're up to in Sacramento?"
Plus, Gary & Shannon get candid about choosing stories for the show, why people are increasingly avoiding bad news, and how nonstop tragedy can overwhelm our brains.
They eventually circle back to the silent retreat, where one writer said the experience nearly broke her brain and made time feel like it had completely stopped.

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