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Social Media’s Landmark Court Case + Oscars Buzz Mar 13, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (03.11) – A jury begins deliberating in the closely watched Los Angeles social media case, while Heather Brooker joins the show with the latest entertainment news and Oscar predictions.• The jury starts deliberations after closing arguments in the social media addiction lawsuit, where attorneys argued internal company documents showed awareness of the platforms’ addictive design.
• Gary & Shannon discuss the defense arguments, including claims the plaintiff’s mental health struggles existed before social media use and whether a potential verdict could trigger thousands of similar lawsuits.
• Heather Brooker joins for the #EntertainmentReport, fresh off roasting Gary & Shannon at their anniversary party and preparing for Oscars weekend.
• Heather talks awards buzz around Sinners, her Oscars outfit poll, and what could happen Sunday night.
• The hour wraps with box office talk, including Project Hail Mary, and tips for filling out your Oscars ballot.

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War Fallout, $9 Gas Warnings & Italy’s WBC Run Mar 13, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (03.13) – Gary & Shannon start the morning with a random Flashback Friday sparked by the most expensive guitar ever sold, before turning to major developments tied to the escalating conflict with Iran and the economic impact already hitting Californians.• A Pink Floyd guitar sets a new auction record, sending Gary & Shannon into a Flashback Friday detour to 1979.
• Updates on Operation Epic Fury, including the tragic loss of six U.S. soldiers in a refueling aircraft accident and new reports about the injured Iranian supreme leader.
• Authorities detail two terror attacks linked to the broader conflict, including a vehicle attack at a Michigan synagogue and a shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia, as officials warn the country is in a heightened threat environment.
• The war’s economic impact is already being felt in California, with gas hitting $5.37 per gallon, shipping costs surging at LA and Long Beach ports, and economists warning of potential stagflation.
• The hour wraps with sports as Team Italy sweeps the opening round of the World Baseball Classic, powered by a roster full of Italian-Americans, espresso in the dugout, and some serious swagger.

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Gary’s ‘First Professional’ Colonoscopy & Breaking Temple Shooting Updates Mar 12, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (03.11) – Gary’s upcoming colonoscopy sparks jokes, slow TV trends explode online, and the show continues covering breaking developments from the Temple Israel shooting in Michigan.• Shannon jokes about Gary’s upcoming “first professional” colonoscopy, while the show reacts to early reports that the Temple Israel shooting suspect is dead with no major casualties reported.
• The rise of “slow TV” livestreams, which have surged over 3,000% since 2019, inspires Shannon’s idea for a live camera on Gary’s couch.
• In #WhatsHappening, Gary & Shannon discuss LiveNation backlash over alleged ticketing tactics, oil prices climbing toward $95 per barrel, and a viral clip involving Bill and Hillary Clinton in New York.
• Breaking news continues with a CHP pursuit in the San Gabriel Valley, involving a suspect reportedly inhaling balloons.
• Authorities provide further updates from Temple Israel, confirming the suspect was killed and a security guard likely prevented a much larger tragedy.

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Is America Really That Divided? + Temple Israel Shooting Breaking News Mar 12, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (03.11) – Gary & Shannon cover the latest testimony in the social media addiction trial, debate whether America is truly as polarized as it seems online, and break into developing news of a shooting at a Michigan temple, Temple Israel.• The Big Tech addiction trial continues, with expert witnesses debating whether social media platforms are intentionally designed to hook users.
• An Axios report challenges the idea that America is deeply divided, noting most Americans aren’t consuming the hyper-political media that dominates social feeds.
• Breaking news: reports of a shooting at a Michigan temple after a vehicle crashed into the building, prompting a shelter-in-place order as authorities search for a suspect.
• Gary & Shannon dip into a live press conference as officials provide early details and confirm no known casualties so far while the investigation continues.

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Ice Cream Wars, Iran Tensions & Terror in the Skies Mar 12, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (03.11) – Shannon starts the morning frustrated after a brutal commute, while the show quickly turns to global tensions, ice cream debates, and a chaotic flight incident.

• Shannon spends over two hours in traffic just to get to work, setting the tone for a rough start to the morning.
• Updates on Operation Epic Fury and escalating tensions with Iran, including attacks in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, and why the critical shipping lane has the power to spike oil prices and rattle the stock market.
• Gary sparks a surprisingly heated debate over fruit in ice cream, insisting fruit pieces don’t belong even in strawberry, prompting a flood of listener talkbacks.
• The rumored Iranian drone threat against California is addressed, with the White House saying the intelligence was unverified and no credible threat existed.
• The DHS shutdown drags on nearly a month, with the latest funding bill facing long odds as lawmakers prepare to vote.
• In #TerrorInTheSkies, a Frontier flight from Puerto Rico to Atlanta is diverted after a passenger allegedly begins touching people’s faces and punching an elderly woman, creating chaos onboard.

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Gary & Shannon Get Roasted at Their 10-Year Anniversary Party Mar 12, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show – KFI host Heather Brooker, and Real-Estate Agent and Parenting Expert, Justin Worsham take the stage to roast Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren during the Gary & Shannon 10-Year Anniversary Party.

In front of a packed room of listeners and friends of the show, Heather and Justin deliver a hilarious live roast filled with jokes about Gary, Shannon, the show, and their decade on the air together.

The moment became one of the highlights of the night as the KFI family celebrated 10 years of Gary & Shannon on KFI AM 640 with the listeners who helped make it happen.

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FBI Warns of Possible Iran Drone Threat to California Mar 11, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (03.11) – Gary & Shannon cover a potential drone threat to California, political media drama, and parenting advice for raising successful kids.• During #WhatsHappening, the FBI warns that Iran has aspirations to launch a drone attack targeting California in retaliation for the ongoing war, noting Iran’s relationships and presence in Mexico that could potentially be leveraged.
• Gary & Shannon also cover the day’s trending stories including record-breaking heat expected across Southern California through Saturday.
• In #SwampWatch, the conversation continues around the Iran drone threat and possible cartel connections, along with reports that Secretary of War Hegseth may restrict press access to avoid unflattering photos and video. Gary & Shannon discuss experiencing similar issues with bad photos themselves.
• Parenting with Justin Worsham returns with six ways parents can prepare their kids for a successful career.

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Infinite Scroll on Trial + Newsom Charity Controversy (Part II) Mar 11, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (03.11) – Gary & Shannon dive into Big Tech, political money questions, nutrition debates, and what everyone’s watching this week.• The Pope accepts the resignation of a U.S. bishop arrested for alleged financial crimes, adding another scandal to the Church’s headlines.
• A major social media addiction trial unfolds in Los Angeles, with a new Fortune report arguing that autoplay and infinite scroll features intentionally hooked young users, drawing comparisons to the Big Tobacco lawsuits.
• Gary & Shannon break down an oncologist’s top foods to avoid getting sick, which somehow turns into a debate over big nutrition words, cruciferous vegetables, and Gary absorbing health knowledge through osmosis from his wife.
• A follow-up on the Siebel Newsom charity controversy, as another $4.4 million in “behested payments” surfaces, raising new questions about the political fundraising loophole many politicians use.
• Whatcha Watchin’ Wednesday returns with Shannon’s newest binge recommendations and a discussion of Netflix’s “The Dinosaurs.”

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Gas Prices, Ass Gas & A Global Oil Crisis Mar 11, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (03.11) - Gary & Shannon kick off the morning with global tension, sports chaos, and a very unfortunate scent situation.• Iran tensions escalate as threats to mine the Strait of Hormuz put roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply at risk. The U.S. begins targeting mine-laying vessels while the International Energy Agency announces a historic 400 million barrel emergency release.
• Reports surface that Iran’s new supreme leader was injured during Operation: Epic Fury, fueling speculation after he missed a public rally.
• Gas prices surge in Los Angeles as global oil fears grow.
• A wild night in sports: an 83-point NBA performance sparks tanking debates, Italy stuns Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, and the Ravens move on from Max Crosby.
• Seven Disneyland employees are hospitalized in a hazmat incident, sending Gary down memory lane with his own infamous Disneyland scent stories.
• Plus, a major tornado outbreak hits the Midwest while Southern California braces for record heat, prompting the question: should the show move outside again?

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YouTube’s Media Takeover & A True Crime Tragedy Mar 10, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (03/10) - Gary & Shannon open the hour discussing how YouTube has quietly become the biggest media platform in the world before jumping into #WhatsHappening with the day’s biggest stories, including warnings about escalating strikes inside Iran, California refinery concerns, and the latest moves in NFL free agency. Later in #SwampWatch they cover key special elections and national security concerns, before diving into #TrueCrimeTuesday with the haunting story of a 1978 Sacramento family tragedy tied to a Vietnam veteran struggling with PTSD and the survivor who lived by playing dead.• YouTube becomes the biggest media platform and what it means for the future of media
• #WhatsHappening: Iran strike warnings, California refinery concerns, NFL free agency, and a Gary & Shannon March Madness bracket teaser
• #SwampWatch: special elections in Georgia and Mississippi and heightened concerns about sleeper cell threats in the U.S.
• #TrueCrimeTuesday: The 1978 Sacramento family murders and the daughter who survived by playing dead
• A difficult question: If someone commits the worst crime, serves their time, and changes from inside prison… should they ever be free?

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