Gary and Shannon

Gary and Shannon kick off Election Day 2025 breaking down the death of former VP Dick Cheney at 84 — the legacy, the lies, and the lessons. Then it's a whirlwind of election chaos from New York to New Jersey with NewsNation's Jessica Kartalija reporting live on bomb threats, socialist upsets, and the wildest ballots you've ever seen. Plus, breaking NFL trade deadline drama and a midair bomb scare that shuts down Dulles told via a special #TerrorInTheSkies.

Gary & Shannon tear into Proposition 50 — the so-called “redistricting reform” that's really just Democrats giving Democrats more power. They break down how the measure could reshape California politics for years, the gamble Governor Newsom is making by spending hundreds of millions to push it through, and why voters should care. Plus — Trump's fiery TruthSocial post about California's voting system, a detour to the Maldives (mentally at least), and why Disney's latest streaming fight with YouTube TV has just cost millions of viewers their Monday Night Football and election coverage on ESPN / ABC. 

Only in L.A.! Gary & Shannon kick off #SwampWatch with the latest on Election Day 2025: from Prop 50 power grabs to DOT Secretary Sean Duffy's shutdown warning, when suddenly, a real-time car chase unfolds in Huntington Park. The driver? Described as “Buddha-shaped.” Then the duo dives into the fast-growing field of AI trainers (is this the future of work?), and a wild Wall Street Journal story about people literally building mansions around their LEGO collections.

Gary & Shannon kick off the final hour with a talk-back correcting them on the plural of “LEGO”… and it turns out, the caller's right. Then in #WhatsHappening, the NFL trade deadline nears with Sauce Gardner making headlines and former VP Dick Cheney passing away at 84.Later, the crew gives a big shoutout to Yoshinoya for feeding the team before diving into Gavin Newsom's latest “victory lap” — plus, Shannon gets distracted by breaking news that Tom Brady's dog is actually a clone of his old one. Gary thinks it's weirdly tempting.The hour wraps with a passionate debate about dog cloning, pet loss, and a #TrueCrimeTuesday twist on Netflix's True Haunting.

Gary and Shannon kick off the show reacting to Elmer's brand-new “Godzilla” themed intro (let's just say… the world might not be saved

Gary and Shannon break down LA's newest fire-prevention controversy, “Zone Zero,” and the bureaucratic mess making residents question what's reasonable safety and what's overreach. Then it's #TerrorInTheSkies time as air travel grinds to chaos under the government shutdown, with unpaid controllers calling out sick and airports at a standstill. Plus, live Dodgers parade updates from downtown and the not-so-surprising upside of Ozempic on obesity stats. 

Gary and Shannon ride the high of the Dodgers World Series parade with live updates from downtown LA, including the wild crowd energy, confetti cannons, and a final check-in with KFI's own Michael Monks. Then, it's time for an express #SwampWatch as President Trump and Governor Newsom face tough interviews that reveal a lot more than expected. Finally, they pivot from politics to pumpkin spice wars aka Gen Z's coffee revolution. From Dutch Bros dominance to Starbucks' identity crisis, Gary and Shannon debate whether we want dessert in a cup or just a solid cup of coffee.

Gary swears it's for the role, but Shannon's not so sure

A suspected terror attack in Michigan may have been stopped — we break down the details and what investigators are revealing. Prince Andrew resurfaces in the news, the job market might actually be punishing people with too much experience, and we debate whether Daylight Saving Time is turning everyone soft. Buckle up — we're starting spicy.

Fire crews are told to stand down at the Palisades fire site — we explain why and what it means for containment. Then: Whip Around — why is Gary in his moody mood today? Plus, Heather Brooker joins us for back-to-back entertainment hits, including her top horror movie recommendations and the biggest pop-culture stories of the week.

It's #SWAMPWATCH as we dig into Washington drama and the growing impacts of the government shutdown — especially at airports. In today's Terror in the Skies segment, we cover lost laptops, security delays, and experts sounding off on whether you should just avoid flying right now. We wrap with new developments in the case of the missing San Bernardino girl.

In What's Happening: wild weather snap-freezing parts of the country, a strike by USC nurses, a McDonald's penny shortage, candy bar debates, MTV canceling shows, and a troop of new monkeys arriving at the LA Zoo. Plus GaS Fantasy 4 Play and everything you need to know before the day wraps in What You Learned and Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know.

Gary and Shannon put their partnership to the test — What would life be like without each other? Who would be the official replacement?  Shannon also looks back on her time covering the Occupy protests at City Hall and the not-so-glamorous side of field reporting. Plus, we look back at another packed and successful News & Brews at BJ's in West Covina — great crowd, great conversations, and yes, great beer. Cheers to everyone who came out!

Dodgers/Blue Jays updates. Trump says “fire up the nukes”.  Louve update: More arrests. R.I.P. KIT-KAT the russian cat.

Teen boys and AI love. Affordable Living in America. CA museum robbed. Sydney Sweeney outfit.

#SWAMPWATCH – America's Fave Apple; Total Nightmare! How much exercise? Animal activist steals chickens

#WHATSHAPPENING / Manager Ryan Lopez, discussing Bj's Newest P-I-Z-Z-A! #StrangeScience: updates on 3i atlas.

This week on Gary and Shannon, the show hits full swing as Tim Cates joins to break down the World Series—key plays, wild predictions, and what to expect heading into the final games. Then, Gary dives into the West Covina feud that's got the whole town talking, and Shannon breaks down the latest on Hurricane Melissa, now threatening Jamaica and Cuba with torrential winds and flooding. And if that's not enough chaos, the animal kingdom's gone rogue! From bear attacks in Japan to monkeys carrying Covid and herpes, we cover the bizarre stories that prove nature always has the last word. All that, plus 3i/Atlas updates

This week, Gary and Shannon dive into the controversy over a Los Angeles public official landing a $2-million golden parachute—without ever having to take the jump. Then, we take a spooky turn as we explore L.A.'s most epic family-run haunted house—a Van Nuys institution that might just outshine the big-budget attractions. Plus, we go behind the music with Tom Freston, MTV co-founder and author of Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu. He joins the show to talk about the golden age of MTV, his “Like Kubal” essay from Vulture, and the untold stories that shaped pop culture.

Justin W. dives into the realities of modern parenting — from helicopter habits and college parent Facebook groups to real parents confessing their biggest mistakes. Honest, funny, and refreshingly real, this episode reminds us that no one gets parenting perfectly right — and that's what makes it beautiful.

#WHATSHAPPENING: Gary and Shannon dive into today's biggest stories, starting with the latest on Atlas 31 and what's next in the world of space exploration and defense. Then they tackle a fascinating topic — could AI mean the end of human accents as we know them? From voice cloning to speech leveling, the future of how we sound might be changing faster than we think. And it's Whatcha Watching Wednesday! The crew shares what's streaming, what's worth skipping, and what's got everyone talking this week in TV and film.

Dodgers' news with Tim Cates! Hurricane Melissa updates. 3I/ Atlas mysterious updates.

Weather with KTLA's Henry DiCarlo/ Southern California braces for strong Santa Ana winds, soaring temperatures. San Bernardino Deputy Killed/Crazy Chase ends in crash. L.A. Homeowners Are House Poor. Santa Monica Recovery Plan updates.

#SWAMPWATCH – Trump and Japan's Prime Minister! Man accused of stabbing 2 teens with metal fork on flight from Chicago to Germany & Flight attendant's mistake costs top airline up to $100K, strands passengers for hours. AI Takes Over Amazon/ IG Stories Now AI.

#WHATSHAPPENING / 3I/ Atlas Continued. True Crime Tuesday: Dark Side of Online Sleuths.

Dodgers talk with Tim Cates! Are those Tim Horton Donuts? Government shutdown pain is coming sooner than later. Trump predicts China trade deal finalized in days as his Asia tour continues in Japan. Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5 storm, heads for Jamaica.

Heat Is Coming to Los Angeles. Newsom says he may run for president after the midterms. Gavin Newsom mocked for claiming his family was 'hustling' to pay the bills. FBI Intensifies Search for Missing Lompoc Girl.

#Swamp Watch / Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris' Louvre museum. People having fewer kids. 'Yellowstone' Creator Taylor Sheridan Leaves Paramount for NBCUniversal.

#WHATSHAPPENING / GAS FANTASY 4 Play Recap /#MotivationalMonday. Los Angeles: #1 for rats!

Forget keg stands, Gen Z is bringing “mindful” mixers and monetized hangouts to the party scene. Gary & Shannon explore why younger crowds are skipping booze, embracing “functional” beverages, and redefining what fun looks like (while still managing to talk underwear somehow). 

With Shannon on a planned day-off, Gary takes the mic solo, and dives deep into the NBA's exploding gambling scandal: complete with mob poker games, x-ray contacts, and four crime families. From NewsNation's Ryan Bass to Fred Roggin's insider take, it's chaos, comedy, and crime!

Gary dives into two very different kinds of rigged games: California politics and NBA poker 

Solo Gary takes the reins with a jam-packed hour of #SwampWatch: from Trump vs. Canada over a Reagan quote, to Venezuelan drug-boat battles amid a shutdown.  Then, filmmaker and professional prankster Oobah Butler (follow him @Oobahs) joins the show to talk about his new documentary and the wild success of The Great Amazon Heist 

Gary closes out the week with a rapid-fire #WhatsHappening aka a rundown of today's biggest headlines: from Dodgers World Series hype ⚾️ and Prop 50 drama 

Shannon joins the show live from SoFi Stadium ahead of Thursday Night Chargers Football, as Gary breaks down the wild FBI bust of an NBA gambling ring: complete with mafia ties, poker games, and insider prop bets. Plus, Shannon gets suspicious of Gary's sudden streak of kindness, the crew weighs in on her “SoFi setup,” and we learn how changing your mindset can literally rewrite your memories in today's #GaSTherapy.

Gary and Shannon go deep into Yamamoto's lucky underwear saga — yes, the one with rainbow lasers shooting out of rabbit eyes. From Malibu's million-dollar rebuilds to tropical storm warnings, this hour has it all: underwear debates, fashion show threats, and Shannon's animal-print underwear fascination.

Gary and Shannon flush out the big stories, from President Trump's last-minute National Guard reversal in San Francisco to Dodgers vs. Blue Jays World Series predictions ⚾️. Then Marc Saltzman joins for #TechTalk and drops a bombshell 

Gary and Shannon close out the show with a loaded hour:  from the NBA gambling ring with mafia ties 

Gary swears he's loyal to L.A., but Shannon's not buying it after spotting his suspicious Cleveland tee during World Series week! They spar over whether it's a betrayal or just bad laundry timing, then dive into President Trump's $230 million DOJ reimbursement demand, the Lakers' rough start, and the newest Gen Z dating trend, “throning.”

Gary and Shannon open Hour 2 with the latest twist in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez investigation, as details about D4vd's Tesla and his high-profile lawyer raise eyebrows. Then, they dive into LA Metro's hacked digital signs (with some unsolicited “helpful” suggestions for the hackers) before Shannon questions just how far Gary's strip-tease threats might go at next week's live remote (10/30 at BJ's in West Covina)! Later, Huntington Beach Councilwoman Gracey Van Der Mark joins to unpack the “angriest MAGA city” label, and Gary and Shannon give away Chargers tickets to wrap the hour.

Gary and Shannon kick off the hour with a bizarrely heartwarming story, a bear caught visiting other bears at the zoo. Was it a reunion… or a prison visit?Then it's #SWAMPWATCH, where they cover the ongoing government shutdown, Hunter Biden's public comments, and Scott Weiner's run for Pelosi's seat. Later, they dive into the rise of testosterone therapy among women (and Real Housewives), before Justin Worsham joins for #Parenting: where the gang debates overprotective parents, car trouble lessons, and the three skills every kid needs before AI takes over.

Gary and Shannon dive into #WhatsHappening — from an ICE agent accidentally shooting a U.S. Marshal, to new details in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case, four softball teammates found dead after a suspected overdose, and Newsom's surprising plan to send the National Guard to… food banks? Then Gary shares how his dog Peter's wild social weekend turned into a lesson on canine memory and boredom. Plus, Dr. Stephen Forman from City of Hope previews this year's Walk for Hope 2025, and the show wraps with #WhatchaWatchinWednesday covering the week's most-buzzed-about shows.