Gary and Shannon

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Ending Homelessness, ADHD Concerns & Turbulence in the Skies Nov 20, 2025

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L.A. County announces a major push to end veteran homelessness, raising big questions about what comes next. We look at new concerns over ADHD medications becoming a possible gateway for misuse, and ask whether air travel can ever truly be civil again. Plus—an unexpected visitor washes ashore: a sperm whale on Nantucket.

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SwampWatch, Smart Tech & LAFD Palisades Fire Nov 20, 2025

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From AI-generated podcasts to Alexa+ and a major Palisades fire update, we cover the politics, tech, and L.A. news you need today.

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Hollywood Shake-Up, SoCal Mosquitos & Holiday Meal Mayhem Nov 20, 2025

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In today’s #WhatsHappening: a new weather shift is on the way, Warner Bros. prepares an auction that could reshape Hollywood, and dengue is detected in a SoCal mosquito. Plus—McDonald’s drops Grinch-themed fries, listeners share their Holiday Meal Game Plans, and in #StrangeScience we explore an unexpected question: how long has humanity actually been kissing?

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The Epstein Files: What’s REALLY Coming Today 👀 Nov 19, 2025

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Gary opens the show solo with a birthday shoutout to his now–26-year-old son before diving headfirst into the looming release of the Epstein Files. He breaks down today’s presser from FBI Director Kash Patel and AG Pam Bondi, the exemptions raising eyebrows, and Larry Summers’ embarrassing Epstein-linked scandal that led to his resignation from the OpenAI board. NewsNation’s White House Correspondent Libbey Dean joins with what to expect from the release, and Gary closes the hour asking the big question: how did baby boomers get so rich, and why can’t their kids catch up?

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The Newsom Mess: Fallout Everywhere 🔥 Nov 19, 2025

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Gary teams up with KFI’s Michael Monks for a fiery hour, starting with Thanksgiving traffic misery across LA and quickly jumping into a political thunderstorm.
They break down the FBI’s reported monitoring of Newsom’s campaign, the indictment tied to his former chief of staff, and why the fallout may hit Xavier Becerra even harder.
Then it’s the escalating Larry Summers mess, billionaire Tom Steyer launching his governor bid by dropping “bull s&t” in the first seconds of his announcement, and a rapid-fire look at the growing 2028 field: including Rick Caruso’s connection to the Palisades fires. All that, plus Michael’s demand: someone finally fix LA traffic!

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Ted Cruz’s Podcast Takeover & NASA’s Strange New Signals 🛰️ Nov 19, 2025

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Gary kicks off with #SwampWatch as he breaks down the day’s political shake-ups, including a major DOJ admission that the full Comey indictment wasn’t even shown to the grand jury, a move that could blow up the case entirely.
He then dives into Ted Cruz’s skyrocketing podcast, now pulling in over 2 million downloads per month and positioning him as a real 2028 contender.
NASA enters the chat with new 3I/ATLAS updates after a Harvard astronomer flagged 12 strange anomalies, and Gary wraps the hour questioning whether the $1.50 Costco hot dog is becoming America’s new “happy meal” as McDonald’s prices leave families behind.

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Space Drama, Airport Bars & Binge-Worthy TV 📺 Nov 19, 2025

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Gary kicks off Hour 4 with a packed #WhatsHappening: Chinese astronauts stranded in space, an LA singer named a murder suspect, NVIDIA’s earnings drop, the delayed jobs report, and the DOT telling parents to keep their kids under control on flights.
Washington Post travel writer Natalie Compton joins to break down her viral “15 Definitive Rules for Airport Bars,” then it’s #WhatchaWatchinWednesday as Gary dives into Netflix’s massive debut of The Beast in Me and the return of Taylor Sheridan’s Landman. Listener talkbacks round out a fast, fun hour.

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Epstein Files D-Day Nov 18, 2025

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Gary goes solo as the House prepares for the high stakes vote to release the Epstein files. He breaks down the political fallout, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s escalating fight with President Trump, and why Democrats think the release could damage Trump. Plus, The Hill’s Amie Parnes joins to explain the key players, and Gary ends the hour with the shocking revelation about former Clinton official Larry Summers and his ties to Epstein.

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Whole Foods Has Gone Full Robot 🤖🥬 Nov 18, 2025

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Gary dives into SoCal’s relentless rain before breaking down the political shockwave from the indictment of Newsom’s former chief of staff, and how it’s spilling into Xavier Becerra’s run for governor. Then he unpacks the “Amazonification” of Whole Foods, revealing how robotic warehouses and off-shelf items are reshaping the grocery game. Finally, Gary turns to listener talkbacks to ask: Should workers ever be reachable after hours anymore?

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Why Our Phones Are Making Us Dumb 📉 Nov 18, 2025

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Gary opens with a wild #SwampWatch: Congress inches toward releasing the Epstein files, Trump spars with reporters mid-flight on Air Force One, and a judge halts Texas redistricting in a move echoing California’s battles. Then we dive into the shooter who targeted President Trump, his bizarre online footprint, and the many warnings people missed.
Gary closes with the new Intelligencer piece arguing humanity may have peaked intellectually… and how the smartphone has turned into a “mobile Las Vegas” that’s actively making us dumber.

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