Gary and Shannon

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THE PLAGUE, THE POLLS & A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE INTERVIEW WITH MAYOR KAREN BASS Oct 06, 2026

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HOUR 1 (10/06): Gary and Shannon discuss Mayor Karen Bass’s request for a sit-down and why they won’t agree to pre-set conditions: “It’s not going to be comfortable in this room.” They examine a Russian lab worker’s death, what officials know about plague and what remains unconfirmed, along with Trump’s concern. Plus, Trump’s poll numbers, his comments about Los Angeles and San Diego, and another round of extreme heat.

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TRUMP’S IRAN REMARKS, NITHYA RAMAN’S LAPD PLAN & SANTA MONICA’S SLUMP Oct 06, 2026

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HOUR 2 (10/06): Gary and Shannon react to Trump’s remarks about Iran taking out Los Angeles and San Diego, and the response from California leaders. They debate Nithya Raman’s proposals for the LAPD and discuss reports contrasting her response to an ICE protest with Mayor Karen Bass’s. Plus, another homelessness proposal, Santa Monica’s struggle to revive downtown, and a study on teens and compulsive short-video viewing.

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SURROGACY MANSION ARREST & “BRING BACK THE ELECTRIC CHAIR” Oct 06, 2026

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HOUR 3 (10/06): Gary and Shannon discuss the arrest of Arcadia parents on child abuse conspiracy charges in a case involving a surrogacy home, and what charges could apply to alleged forced surrogacy. Then, Christa Pike survives a failed execution as Tennessee pauses executions and her attorney seeks to commute her sentence; Blackburn calls to “bring back the electric chair.” Plus, Trump’s Iran remarks, the Paramount-Skydance-WBD merger, the Russian plague investigation, extreme heat and El Niño, Falcons-Saints and Dodgers playoff baseball.

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RUSSIA’S PLAGUE LAB, A CHINA SPY ARREST & FRESHMEN HEADING HOME Oct 05, 2026

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HOUR 1 (10/05): Gary and Shannon react to the Chargers’ 0–4 start, the Dodgers’ Game 2 loss and Walmart’s AI-powered pricing. They debate whether Olivia Dean’s song is homage or a rip-off, examine an unexplained death at a Russian anti-plague lab and an Irvine realtor accused of spying for Beijing, and ask why some college freshmen are already heading home. Plus, the death of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert.

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TOM CRUISE’S BOX OFFICE FLOP, WAYMO’S CRASHES & IS BACON EVIL? Oct 05, 2026

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HOUR 2 (10/05): Gary and Shannon discuss Tom Cruise’s disappointing box office opening, the heat’s expected cooldown and evacuations near the Bouquet Fire. They unpack Waymo’s rising crash totals alongside its lower injury-crash rate per mile, then debate whether bacon deserves its bad reputation and look at new research on why fat cells may contribute to weight regain. Plus, Heather Brooker reports live from Hollywood Burbank Airport for a first look inside its new terminal.

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TOM BRADY’S 7-MINUTE MIC MISHAP, SHANNON’S KFI RANT & BEARS Oct 05, 2026

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HOUR 3 (10/05): Tom Brady’s stats folder accidentally holds down a talk-back button for seven minutes, and Shannon has a few words about KFI’s own technical problems: “It’s not about the milk.” Gary and Shannon also track the midterm political shake-up, a kayaker bitten while releasing a shark, and bears moving into foothill neighborhoods. Plus, extreme heat, MetroLink fare hikes and a SoCal realtor accused of spying for China.

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OVERTIME: PANDA PORN, MADONNA & THE COST OF CONVENIENCE Oct 04, 2026

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HOUR 1 (10/03): Gary and Shannon get into the Atlanta Zoo’s new pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, and the unusual tactics zoos use to get pandas to mate. Then: Madonna’s iconic VMA performance, social media’s effect on relationships, and whether our pursuit of convenience is costing us community.

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OVERTIME: THE TYLENOL MURDERS’ NEW LEAD & THE WORKOUT MYTH Oct 04, 2026

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HOUR 2 (10/03): Gary and Shannon discuss why workout intensity may matter more than duration, plus the mental hurdles that can make running tough. Then they revisit the 1982 Tylenol murders and a reported new lead involving Idaho man Dr. Matthew Francis Bukowski.

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WEEKEND FIX: THE ART OF NOT SCREWING UP A BIRTHDAY Oct 03, 2026

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WEEKEND FIX (10/03) - Gary & Shannon’s spouses have birthdays just three days apart—but remembering the date is only the beginning. A scavenger hunt gift idea sends them down memory lane, trading stories about their shared history, overlapping circles and the little details that make a gift personal. Plus, the case for keeping notes when your spouse drops a hint instead of trusting yourself to remember it months later.

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LIVE FROM THE BEACH + GARY’S THUNDERBIRD FLASHBACK Oct 02, 2026

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HOUR 1 (10/02) - Gary & Shannon take the show to Huntington Beach for the Pacific Airshow! First up: football, Aaron Rodgers showing his age, and Lyon Air Museum president Mark Foster on the stories behind the historic planes. Then Gary revisits his 2018 flight with the Thunderbirds, a Thanksgiving son-in-law story resurfaces, and the excitement builds along the beach. Check out Gary’s flight footage on Instagram @GaryAndShannon and the full video on their YouTube!

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