Gary and Shannon

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Addictive Tech, Tariff Fallout, and Hollywood Losses Feb 20, 2026

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Gary & Shannon open Hour 2 with baseball Spring Training and Gary’s frustration over the growing wave of jersey advertising before shifting into the latest updates from the tech trial. They break down testimony pointing to signs that social media platforms knew their products were addictive, particularly for children and teens. The conversation pivots live to President Trump reacting to the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling from the White House, calling Democratic justices “automatic no” votes and raising questions about what comes next and whether tariffs could be applied retroactively. The hour wraps with #EntertainmentReport with Heather Brooker, covering Glen Powell’s new movie How To Make a Killing, the realities of stand up comedy portrayed in Is This Thing On, I Can Only Imagine 2, and Heather’s personal reflections on working with Eric Dane during her time connected to Grey’s Anatomy.

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Tariffs, Talkbacks, and Total Chaos Feb 20, 2026

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Gary & Shannon kick off the big 11 o’clock hour with listener #WhatILearned talkbacks before diving into #WhatsHappening. The hour continues with SwampWatch, including President Trump announcing a new 10 percent global tariff under a different statute and the surprisingly muted reaction from Wall Street. Producer Matt’s musical choice sets the tone, followed by listener feedback, Mark Rahner’s perspective, and a full round of Nine News Nuggets You Need To Know. Stories include a vandalized Buffalo Bills stadium, eating crocodile for Lent, a teacher caught doing cocaine at an elementary school, emus running amok, a filter fail that cost an influencer 140,000 followers, a naked ambulance theft, and a shocking insurance dispute involving a deceased family member brought into a bank.

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The Queen Live from Heaven & Former Prince Andrew Arrested Feb 19, 2026

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Shannon kicks off the show with the news that Prince Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday and the Queen joins exclusively from heaven to share her thoughts. Gary and Shannon dig into the cameras following Pima County to document the Nancy Guthrie investigation and how bizarre that is, plus investigators are turning to genetic genealogy to crack the DNA questions. The US is sending the most airpower to the region since the 2003 Iraq invasion as tensions with Iran escalate. Zuckerberg takes the heat from grieving parents in the ongoing tech trial. Plus, Shannon defends Gary against a very wrong listener talkback, and panic is spreading as AI tools start replacing white collar jobs in legal, marketing, and corporate work.

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Zuckerberg on Trial, Candy Shrinkflation, and a Shock California Poll Feb 19, 2026

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Gary & Shannon break down how Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony landed in the courtroom as the Big Tech trial zeroes in on whether social media companies knowingly hooked kids early for long-term profit. They also dig into the backlash over Reese’s allegedly using cheaper ingredients—and Gary revisits the now-outdated “contract” he gave his kids when they got their first phones. Plus, a surprising California poll puts Republican Steve Hilton at the top of the field, while Shannon says the money still points to Eric Swalwell. The hour wraps with new details emerging in a deadly avalanche tragedy.

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Iran Tensions, Olympic Pressure, and Meet Mark Rahner Feb 19, 2026

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Gary & Shannon kick off a newly adjusted #WhatsHappening with the day’s biggest stories, including rising artillery activity involving Iran, continued courtroom fallout from Mark Zuckerberg’s social media trial, and debate over whether the Olympic “quadgod” actually choked—or faced the same kind of pressure moment athletes like Simone Biles have endured.
Then it’s #SWAMPWATCH, covering the push to trademark Donald Trump’s name for a potential Palm Beach airport rename and escalating geopolitical tensions. The hour introduces new KFI news anchor Mark Rahner, whose sharp snark, dislike of sports analogies, fear of earthquakes, and insistence that he “has feelings” quickly make him a memorable addition to the show.

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Wings Take to Court & Parenting Gets Hard at 13 Feb 18, 2026

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Gary and Shannon hit #WhatsHappening with the Guthrie latest, Zuckerberg in court, and a man who sued Buffalo Wild Wings for not enough meat on their boneless wings. Breaking from the tech trial: the judge issued a warning about smart glasses in the courtroom. SwampWatch covers NYC's experience with socialism and Trump's State of the Union set for Tuesday night. Then #Parenting with expert Justin Worsham, who joins to talk about why being the "fun parent" full time backfires and a Swiss study tracking 1,500 teens that found parent-child conflict peaks at age 13.

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Zuckerberg Takes the Stand Feb 18, 2026

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Gary and Shannon cover Zuckerberg taking the stand in the landmark tech trial, breaking down how the defense is trying to make him unlikeable and whether his media training will backfire with the jury. Then TMZ's self-imposed gag order on the Guthrie case is already over with another ransom note, and the FBI is now in contact with Mexican law enforcement, raising questions about why that didn't happen sooner. Millennials melted their brains with screens but their Gen Alpha kids want the analog life, buying CDs and reading graphic novels, though Shannon points out the income disparity behind early smartphone access. Mayor Bass calls for Casey Wasserman to step down over Epstein ties and Angelenos fire back. Plus, new ADP data shows the pay bump for switching jobs has shrunk to just 1.9% over staying put.

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9 Skiers Missing in Avalanche & Colbert vs. CBS Feb 18, 2026

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Gary and Shannon open with the shocking story of 9 skiers still missing after an avalanche, with backcountry outfitter Blackbird facing heavy criticism for pushing forward despite weather warnings. Then the Stephen Colbert vs. CBS saga gets messier as it turns out CBS never even confirmed telling Colbert what he claimed on the show, raising questions about FCC equal time rules and whether this is all just promo for his next project. Major update in the Nancy Guthrie case: the family is fully cleared as suspects, and TMZ reveals a strategic decision to stop reporting on certain tips so they don't tip off the kidnapper. The FBI is in regular contact with TMZ on both tips and an unverified ransom note. Plus, a NASA scientist says there's no way to stop thousands of city-killing asteroids, and a conversation about the penis fish that had iHeart legal running down to the studio.

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Trump Threatens Death Penalty for Guthrie Kidnapper & Did You Feel That Quake? Feb 17, 2026

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Gary and Shannon kick off an early #WhatsHappening now that Hour 4 is gone, leading with President Trump threatening the death penalty for Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper. Plus, Shia LaBeouf got arrested, China's showcasing humanoid robots for the New Year, and Stephen Colbert had a take on government censorship. Then a 3.6 magnitude earthquake hits near Riverside County mid-show. SwampWatch covers US and Iran tensions at the coast, Russia and Ukraine talks going nowhere, Newsom comparing federal troops to Nazi secret police, Jesse Jackson's passing at 84, and continued Epstein file resignations. For #TrueCrimeTuesday, breaking news on the glove DNA in the Guthrie case and the latest on the ransom note writer, plus the Netflix trending show about Lucy Letby.

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Don't Buy Your Sex, Kids & Zuckerberg Faces the Music Feb 17, 2026

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Gary and Shannon dig into the landmark California tech trial ahead of Zuckerberg taking the stand tomorrow. They revisit those grieving parents who confronted him on Capitol Hill thinking they'd made an impact, only for the product to get more addictive. Will Zuckerberg being a father himself make any difference this time? Then, Larchmont's quiet family streets have a prostitution problem, complete with used condoms and Shannon asking what hookers even wear in 2026. Gary updates on his "neighborhood militia" and Valley Glen residents fighting crime while getting pushback from local government. Plus, breaking news: the DNA-tested glove in the Nancy Guthrie case came back with no match in the CODIS system.

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