Gary and Shannon

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Shutdown Ends, Obesity Rises, Intimacy Falls Nov 13, 2025

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The U.S. government finally reopens after the longest shutdown in history — but at what cost? The CDC reports that over 42% of Americans over 20 are now obese, and a new study reveals how antidepressants are taking a serious toll on the younger generation’s sex lives.

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Rain, Rivalries & Falling Grades Nov 13, 2025

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From storm evacuations and workplace drama at iHeart Media to revoked immigrant licenses and plunging math scores at UC San Diego — Gary and Shannon cover the headlines shaking up California this week.

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Political Scandal & AI Affairs Nov 13, 2025

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In today’s #SwampWatch, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff is arrested for allegedly stealing $225,000. Plus, a look into the rise of digital romance — why some people are falling for chatbots while others are still searching for something real.

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Rent Control Updates in LA Nov 13, 2025

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#WHATSHAPPENING: Rain Hits SoCal, Selena Quintanilla Pop Up at Grammy Museum. LA city council approves rent control, and Bye-Bye Pennies. Small Bizz: Joseph Santos w/ L.A. Burritos. #StrangeScience

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Shutdown Politics and Epstein Email Bombshells Nov 12, 2025

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Gary and Shannon break down the latest on the looming government shutdown. Is America’s national “flightmare” finally coming to an end? Tara Suter from The Hill joins the show to explain what’s really going on. Plus, House Democrats release new Epstein-related emails that include references to Trump.

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Rents, Rides, and a Country AI Hit Nov 12, 2025

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It’s a big day at L.A. City Hall — Michael Monks joins Gary and Shannon to break down what’s next for rent control and that wild downtown gondola plan. Plus, Gov. Newsom makes headlines with a visit to Brazil, and an AI-generated country song just hit #1 in America.

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Credit Card Confusion & The Parenting Balancing Act Nov 12, 2025

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In today’s #SwampWatch, Gary and Shannon break down what’s brewing in D.C. — plus, why paying with your credit card might soon get a lot more complicated. We dig into Target’s new “1–4” policy, and parenting expert Justin Worsham joins the show to talk career vs. kids, and what really happens when parents take away the iPad.

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From Woody to the Murdaughs Nov 12, 2025

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We’re diving into everything that’s WhatsHAppening! and then on Watcha Watchin Wednesday we break down the brand-new Toy Story 5 trailer, unpack the twists and turns in Murdaugh: Death in the Family, and check out the new Eddie Murphy documentary on Netflix. Tune in for hot takes, honest reactions, and a few laughs along the way.

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Freebies For Vets! 🪖 Nov 11, 2025

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KTLA’s Henry DiCarlo joins the show to talk about the upcoming weather coming to LA. Dems change playbook during the shutdown. Air traffic will still stick. Freebies for vets!

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Sorority Underwear Thief Nov 11, 2025

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The veteran who shot an intruder finally breaks his silence. A wild police chase ends with a woman crossing into Mexico. Plus—an underwear thief hits a college sorority house, and we break down a new hemp provision shaking up the cannabis world.

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