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Gary and Shannon Overtime: Social Media Faces the Courtroom Mar 22, 2026

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Hour 2 - In this episode of Gary and Shannon Overtime, They dive into the world of social media and its impact on mental health. They're joined by Amanda Bronstad, a staff reporter for Law.com, who shares insights from the ongoing social media trial in Los Angeles. The conversation touches on the case of a young woman who claims social media caused her mental health problems, and the potential implications for social media companies. Plus the 9 News Nuggets you missed this week.

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Drone Fears & The News You Most Definitely Missed! Mar 20, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (03.20) – Gary covers rising global tensions, political headlines in #SwampWatch, and wraps the week with the Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know (But Definitely Missed).
• In #WhatsHappening, SoCal heat intensifies as oil prices rise amid escalating tensions with Iran.• In #SwampWatch, Gary breaks down TSA wait time chaos, the Save America Act, voter ID polling, and new concerns over mysterious drones near a U.S. Air Force base.• Listener talk-backs roll in about What I Learned, before the Nine News Nuggets, featuring a man suing a taqueria over “too hot” sauce and a hospital suing a patient months after discharge.• The hour wraps with more wild stories, including a bank robber who made just $605 from six robberies, sharks off the Bahamas, and a man who discovered infidelity via Google Maps.

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Is It 2028 Already? Jury Watch & Bachelor Fallout Mar 20, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (03.20) – Gary gets an inside look at the biggest social media trial, dives into early 2028 political buzz, and talks entertainment with Heather Brooker.• Exclusive interview with Law.com reporter Amanda Bronstad, who’s been in the courtroom since Day 1 of the KGM v. Meta & YouTube trial. She breaks down Day 6 of jury deliberations, the seven jury notes, and the central question: social media vs. home life.
• Gary looks ahead to 2028 politics, including Harris vs. Newsom, dueling polls, and the emerging JD–Rubio shadow race.
• Heather Brooker joins for the #EntertainmentReport to discuss the canceled Bachelorette season featuring Taylor Frankie Paul and what’s behind the fallout.
• The hour wraps with movie talk, including Gary heading to see Project Hail Mary and a preview of Ready or Not 2 hitting theaters.

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Gary Solo: Oil Shock & Chuck Norris Dies at 85 Mar 20, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (03.20) – Gary flies solo while Shannon is out (NOT SUSPENDED!), covering major developments overseas, rising oil prices, and the death of a cultural icon.• Gary opens with Operation: Epic Fury Day 21, as A-10 Warthogs target Iranian ships and 2,200 Marines deploy, with insight from a national security expert.
• Chuck Norris dies at 85, as Gary reflects on the martial arts legend’s impact on pop culture and action films.
• A looming oil shock as Saudi officials warn of $180 per barrel, LNG disruptions hit Qatar, and gas prices jump a dollar in a month.
• Plus, reality TV shakeup — The Bachelorette season featuring Taylor Frankie Paul is canceled.

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Body Found in Spain, AI Resurrects Actors & Oil Hits Back Mar 19, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (03.19) – Gary & Shannon cover breaking news, global headlines, and the growing reality of AI reshaping entertainment.
• In #WhatsHappening, rising oil prices threaten tax refunds, TSA workers continue calling out amid the shutdown, and updates unfold on the missing University of Alabama student in Barcelona.• In #SwampWatch, Gary & Shannon react to a White House meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister, Middle East escalation targeting energy sites, and questions surrounding Eric Swalwell’s AI fundraising tool.• Breaking news: a body has been found in Spain, though authorities have not confirmed whether it’s connected to the missing student.• Gary & Shannon check in on March Madness brackets and debate the line between free speech and fireable offenses.• The hour wraps with a look at Hollywood’s future as AI brings actors back after death, raising major ethical and technological questions.Plus, crosstalk with Merrill & Monks to close out the show.

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No Dump Button, $6M Verdict & Jury Watch Gets Personal Mar 19, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (03.19) – Jury watch continues in the social media trial, a surprising verdict raises questions, and things get dangerous when the dump button goes down.• Gary & Shannon track Day 5 of jury deliberations in the social media trial, with jurors zeroing in on family trauma vs. Instagram usage.
• A Los Angeles jury awards a former LAPD commander nearly $6 million after claiming she was punished more harshly than male colleagues — sparking debate about double standards and accountability.
• The show gives away tickets to the Fanatics Flag Football event and talks baseball with Elmer, who’s gearing up for his own game.
• More giveaways for the Virgin Voyages launch party, before Elmer drops a bombshell — the dump button is down, leaving Shannon dangerously close to saying something she shouldn’t.

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Cesar Chavez Fallout, Iran Escalation & “You’re Not In Touch With Your Female Parts” Mar 19, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (03.19) – Shannon’s bracket distraction leads into a heavy hour covering the growing Cesar Chavez scandal, escalating tensions with Iran, and how we consume the news.• Shannon opens the show locked into her March Madness bracket, before Gary & Shannon pivot to the growing fallout from the Cesar Chavez scandal and whether there’s anything left to debate.
• The latest on Iran tensions, including updates from Defense Secretary Hegseth and reports of a U.S. F-35 being hit, with the pilot in stable condition.
• Gary & Shannon break down the expanding Chavez fallout — from rape allegations and Huerta speaking out to statues being covered, streets renamed, and schools scrubbing his name statewide.
• Mayor Karen Bass renames Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day, as the conversation shifts to how such a large movement kept allegations quiet for so long.
• The hour wraps with a discussion on how you get your news, including media bias, Apple News trends, and tools like AllSides to evaluate coverage.

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Your Phone Is a Snitch, Your Car Is Worse Mar 18, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (03.18) – Gary & Shannon cover trending headlines, political clashes in #SwampWatch, and a chilling look at how your everyday tech may be tracking everything you do.• In #WhatsHappening, a SoCal heatwave ramps up, warnings about potential lone-wolf attacks surface, and Edison executives get pay boosts despite wildfire devastation. Plus, more drama from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Ohtani’s Dodgers debut approaches.
• In #SwampWatch, Sen. Rand Paul clashes with Markwayne Mullin over temperament and past remarks during a tense hearing tied to DHS leadership.
• A new book reveals how your phone, apps, and devices act as digital informants, with real cases where data like location history, app usage, and even a flashlight app helped solve crimes.
• Gary & Shannon break down the most alarming takeaway: your car may be the biggest snitch of all, collecting personal data that can be accessed by law enforcement — sometimes without a warrant.

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Jury Watch Continues & The Cesar Chavez Fallout Mar 18, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (03.18) – Gary & Shannon track developments in the LA social media trial, react to fallout from the LA wildfires, and dive into a major controversy surrounding Cesar Chavez.• Gary & Shannon are on jury watch in the LA social media case, breaking down the seven notes sent by jurors and what they reveal about a split between social media harm vs. home life factors.
• Fallout continues from the LA wildfires, as leadership changes hit the LAFD with four of five civilian overseers stepping down amid growing scrutiny.
• A major controversy erupts around Cesar Chavez, as a union he co-founded alleges inappropriate sexual behavior involving women and minors.
• Gary & Shannon examine the broader implications, including events being canceled or renamed, Chavez’s long-standing public image, and new scrutiny of his leadership and legacy.

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Heat Wave, Balloon Kids & Terror in the Skies Mar 18, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (03.18) – Gary & Shannon kick off the morning with SoCal heat, neighborhood chaos, and breaking news out of Florida.• Gary & Shannon debate which day will be the hottest as Southern California heats up and ask the “hard-hitting” meteorology questions.
• The latest on Operation: Epic Fury and key developments in Iran, before Shannon shares a wild neighborhood story involving kids, balloons, and a wall of weed — ending with a police response she fully supported.
• Gary & Shannon revisit naming their new Saturday 6–8pm show, landing (for now) on Gary & Shannon: Overtime (OT) and debuting a new intro.
• A discussion on West Hollywood exploring legal protections for polyamorous couples, followed by a breakdown of early California governor race polling and why the “two Republicans” narrative may be overblown.
• Breaking news: a threat prompts a shelter-in-place at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
• In #TerrorInTheSkies, an Australian passenger melts down over lost travel documents, plus ongoing concerns about the DHS shutdown impacting TSA staffing and airport operations.