Gary and Shannon

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A New Era Begins & Travel Is Now a Luxury Feb 17, 2026

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Gary and Shannon kick off their brand new 3-hour show as Monks & Merrill take over the 12pm hour on KFI. They celebrate the new lineup but land on an odd coincidence: Tim Conway Jr. getting an hour and Jesse Jackson's passing, connecting it to Conway's long-running bit "What The Hell Did Jesse Jackson Say?”
They play audio of talking with Reverend Jackson from over 10 years ago, including Gary asking him to give a "ding dong" for Tim Conway Jr. Then, the rainstorm aftermath with wild flooding images and another round expected Thursday.
US and Iran tensions are escalating with questions about what President Trump might do next.
Plus, travel is officially becoming a luxury as the average US hotel rate jumped from $100 to $162 in just five years, and Shannon says rough travel is a game for the youth.

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The Final Hour 4: 10 Years, One Last Ride Feb 16, 2026

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Gary and Shannon close out their final Hour 4 ever as a ground stop hits LAX from thunderstorms. Gary reminds listeners about the 10 year anniversary party on Saturday March 7th, with registration open through the end of the week.

Shannon gives a heartfelt thank you to the audience that carried what was once the highest rated hour on KFI. Gary has AI write an obituary for the hour and it's scarily accurate from a minimal prompt, tying back to Matt Shumer's warning that AI is more revolutionary than we're ready for.

They squeeze in a belated #WhatsHappening with a shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink, new developments in the Nancy Guthrie case, a GoFundMe to crowdsource ransom money, RIP Robert Duvall, and an emergency Apple update you might need right now. Then listeners call in to share what the show has meant to them over the years.

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What Does "Mogged" Mean & Worrying About Aging Actually Ages You Feb 16, 2026

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Shannon drops another Herbert Hoover fun fact before SwampWatch takes on Newsom's climate deal with the UK and the very important question of what's open on President's Day (spoiler: fast food is the #1 concern). Then Gary and Shannon dive into Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang as they try to figure out what "mogged" and "maxxing" means, and Elmer suggests "look maxxing" Gary's cheeks. The heaviest rain of the storm rolls in as iPhone warnings go off across SoCal. Plus, a #Wellness check on intermittent fasting, and a new study says worrying about your health as you age can actually make you age faster.

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Robert Duvall Dead & Tornado Watch for SoCal Feb 16, 2026

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Gary and Shannon keep the President's Day fun facts rolling with Herbert Hoover and George Washington, including why Washington refused any title but "Mr. President." Then breaking news hits: Robert Duvall has passed away. They also dig into the latest from the big tech trial with Zuckerberg set to testify tomorrow. A weather alert interrupts the show with strong thunderstorms headed for SoCal, wind gusts up to 55mph, and the possibility of a brief tornado from Long Beach northward. Plus, Shannon had a dream about her dental cleaning that she says is proof she needs to get out more, and the Olympics deliver weirdness including a condom shortage in the village and Jake Paul's fiancée winning speed skating gold.

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Shedding Hour 4 with the Snake & Southwest's "Stantion" Chaos Feb 16, 2026

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Gary and Shannon open the show as a storm rolls through LA with evacuations set for 10am in the Palisades and Altadena burn scar areas. Then it gets emotional as they face the reality of losing their 12pm hour after 10 years and one month, with Monks & Merrill taking over tomorrow.

Shannon says Gary has to shed it with the snake as the Year of the Fire Horse begins tomorrow. She also recaps moments from Friday's funeral that caused her to miss the show. Plus, new developments in the Nancy Guthrie case with DNA results imminent, Gary's weekend movie marathon including Crime 101 and The Rip, Wuthering Heights dominating the box office, and Shannon's firsthand report on Southwest's new boarding system where nobody knows what a "stantion" is and everyone's still lining up like cattle.

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GAS Weekend Fix: There Is No F'ing President's Day in Radio! Feb 14, 2026

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Gary & Shannon pull back the curtain on a pre-recorded Weekend Fix, kicking off with Gary's Ring camera distraction and a group text about neighborhood mailbox break-ins that leads to the question: what are you even stealing from USPS in 2026? Then, the big news: KFI is shaking up the schedule with a new 12p-3p show, Monks & Merrill. Shannon admits she doesn't know Merrill well, but vouches for the incredible Michael Monks, and they break down what it takes to go from reporter mode to full-on host mode (spoiler: it's exhausting). The schedule shift also means some beloved segments are on the chopping block. Whatcha Watchin' Wednesday, Strange Science, Motivational Monday... all under review. Plus, Gary's new Schitt's Creek journey, the possibility of News Nuggets moving to weekends, and their honest take on the communication (or lack thereof) around the announcement.

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Your AI Retirement Companion and Stories You Missed This Week Feb 13, 2026

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Gary kicks off Hour 4 with What's Happening and the day's trending stories including the stock market rally and cooling inflation. Then, a retirement reality check: the identity crisis when your career disappears, the guilt of switching from saving to spending after 40 years, and an 85-year-old widow whose AI robot companion tells her Dolly Parton jokes, does tai chi with her, and brought her heart rate down just by leaning into her touch. Plus, listeners call in with What I Learned and the Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know, featuring Olympic condom shortages, hockey fans asked to shower before games, and a Canadian man fighting off a starving moose to save his mom.

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AI Alarm Bells & Heather Brooker's Entertainment Report Feb 13, 2026

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Gary kick off SwampWatch with Fetterman's split from Dems, the DHS shutdown fight, and some rare good economic news. Then, top researchers at OpenAI and Anthropic are quitting and going public with warnings about their own technology. AI founder Matt Shumer's viral post compared this moment to February 2020, calling it "the 'this seems overblown' phase of something much bigger than Covid." Anthropic's CEO predicts 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs gone within five years. Plus, Heather Brooker from the Entertain Me podcast joins for the Entertainment Report with Crime 101 opening this weekend, Crocs getting into the film business, and the push to keep productions shooting in LA.

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California's $16B Tax Blitz Feb 13, 2026

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Instagram chief Adam Mosseri takes the stand in LA as plaintiffs argue the platform fueled depression and body dysmorphia in kids as young as nine. Internal emails reveal Instagram's own teams warned against lifting a plastic surgery filter ban, only to be overruled. Zuckerberg is expected to testify next. Then, Iran is texting protesters "your presence has been noted" and using facial recognition to hunt them down months later. NewsNation's Senior National Security Contributor, Lt. General Richard Newton joins with the details. KFI's Michael Monks stops by to break down California's push for $16B+ in new taxes and fees, hidden hotel charges, and the $300K-a-year LA County supervisors who voted to raise your sales tax. Plus, copper thefts are leaving streets dark and LA's fix is going to cost you.

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Guthrie Day 13 & Is It Over for Hollywood? Feb 13, 2026

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The FBI doubles the reward to $100K as over 13,000 tips pour in on Day 13 of the Nancy Guthrie search. Gary breaks down new suspect details, a Walmart-exclusive backpack that could be traceable, recovered doorbell cam footage, and today's arraignment of the fake ransom note suspect. NewsNation's Jessica Kartalija joins with the latest. Then, an AI-generated video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt has Hollywood rattled. Deadpool writer Rhett Reese says "it's likely over for us." Plus for #Wellness, cold plunges, pickleball, and rage rooms are replacing the office happy hour.

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