Gary and Shannon

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Picture Day Prices & Politics on Your Plate Dec 03, 2025

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Why are school photos so outrageously overpriced? The team breaks down the picture-day pricing racket—and shares their own school photos for everyone to enjoy (find them on our Instagram). Then we dive into the SFO processed foods lawsuit and a rare moment of agreement in Washington as both Republicans and Democrats align on food policy. A fun, revealing, and surprisingly bipartisan episode.

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Swamp, Spirits & Surviving Parenting Dec 03, 2025

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It’s a packed episode of #SwampWatch, breaking down the latest political shake-ups. Then we pivot to one of the wildest stories of the week—a drunk raccoon in Virginia that had an entire neighborhood talking. And rounding it all out, Justin Worsham joins for another sharp, funny session of Parenting, offering insights and laughs every parent can relate to.

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Papal Spotlight & What We’re Watching Dec 03, 2025

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Pope Leo’s brand begins to take shape as he embarks on his first international trip as pope. Then it’s time for Watcha Watching Wednesday, where Gary and Shannon break down the shows, movies, and streaming picks they’re into this week. A mix of global headlines and entertainment chatter all in one episode.

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PastaThon Live, Giving Machine Chaos & Wild Fork Eats Dec 02, 2025

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Gary and Shannon hit KTLA to promote the 2025 PastaThon—but things get interesting thanks to The Giving Machine and a GS Mic’d mishap on set. Marsha Green, West Coast Marketing Director at Wild Fork Food, joins the show to talk all things flavor, and Heather Brooker stops by with her latest Entertainment Report.

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Cars, Community & Kindness: Supporting PastaThon Through Year’s End Dec 02, 2025

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We’re joined by Ted and Tom from Thorson Buick GMC, breaking down what’s new on the lot and why they’re longtime supporters of the community. Then Kristin Samuelian from SoCal Giving Machines jumps in to share how you can donate to PastaThon through the end of the year at one of their easy-to-use kiosks.

A full lineup, great conversations, and more ways to give back this holiday season—don’t miss it!

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Pasta Powerhouses: Smart & Final & Classroom Champions Dec 02, 2025

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Gary and Shannon spotlight the community heroes fueling this year’s PastaThon success. Smart & Final District Manager Eric Fuchser joins the show to share how stores across Long Beach, the South Bay, and L.A. rallied to collect massive donations. Then Deanne Mendoza, Executive VP of Teacher Created Materials, brings along a standout student from the school that gathered the most pasta and sauce—celebrating the creativity, teamwork, and heart behind their big win. A feel-good episode full of community spirit and PastaThon pride.

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Pasta, Passion & KFI Love: Andy & Chef Bruno Join the Show Dec 02, 2025

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The PastaThon broadcast continues with a lively visit from Andy Riesmeyer, who chats with Gary and Shannon about Indiana roots, sports talk, and his undeniable love for KFI. Then Chef Bruno joins for a heartfelt close to the show, sharing the powerful impact his charity has had on families across Southern California. It’s an episode full of warmth, community, and the spirit behind the PastaThon.

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Travel Turbulence, Duffy’s Dress Code & Hegseth Under Fire Dec 01, 2025

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A travel nightmare unfolds as people pour out of the holiday weekend, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy scolds passengers—urging better behavior and even better wardrobes when flying. Plus, lawmakers raise alarms that Pete Hegseth may have committed war crimes after a reported second-strike incident.

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Stockton Tragedy, Dehydration Talk & California’s Wild Pigs Dec 01, 2025

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A devastating mass shooting at a Stockton-area birthday party leaves multiple victims, including three children. We shift from tragedy to health as we talk about why so many women are chronically dehydrated, and then dive into California’s growing problem with wild green pigs.

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The Pizza Economy & GLP-1 Shifts Dec 01, 2025

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The World Health Organization is officially recommending GLP-1 drugs for obesity, reshaping the global weight-loss conversation. Plus, we break down the Pizza Economy — how rising prices are influencing what people order, which toppings are getting cut, and why your favorite slice might be pricier next month. Smart takes, sharp laughs, and all the news you didn’t realize you needed.

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