Gary and Shannon

The Gary & Shannon Show Weekend Fix (02/27) - Shannon tries to convert Gary into a Love Is Blind fan, plus Gary's no-pants Saturday confession. Gary accidentally stumbles onto the podcast in a change of weekend routine — pants optional Shannon pitches Gary on Love Is Blind and lays out the premise Gary remains unconvinced (or does he?) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (02/27) - Shannon's back from vacation with stories, a hot tub vendetta, and breaking LAUSD news. Shannon's back! Her cocaine dream, the u-turned Puerto Vallarta flight and the announcement that gave her PTSD. Clinton deposition recap: Shannon asks why would Bill share his women with Hillary? LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho investigation details emerging Bombshell: the Lochman fire wasn't properly extinguished and reignited into the Palisades fire Shannon's hot tub crusade, a listener's pink-eye diagnosis, and a guy who took over his girlfriend's dating profile See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (02/27) - Hot tub horror continues, the big tech trial heats up, and Heather Brooker joins for #EntertainmentReport. Shannon coins "man bubbles" — the hot tub crusade continues Social media trial: plaintiff takes the stand, juror reactions, and why settling could open the floodgates LAUSD's failed AI bet: Carvalho invested in a collapsing AI company whose CEO is now on trial for fraud #EntertainmentReport with Heather Brooker: Love Is Blind, Scream 7, McCartney doc "Man on the Run" WBD/Paramount merger now that Netflix is seemingly out — Shannon calls for a movie on this See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (02/27) - #WhatsHappening, #SwampWatch, and the Nine News Nuggets You Definitely Missed This Week. #WhatsHappening: Burger King's AI headset spying on employee friendliness, Savannah Guthrie returns to Today with mom still missing, stocks drop 1.2% on AI fears #SwampWatch: Clinton testifies on Epstein before House Oversight, Iran peace talks escalating News Nuggets: a criminal identifying himself as Jesus Christ, Pope Leo banning priests from using AI, a Spanish engineer hijacking 7,000 robot vacuums, an LAPD officer caught skydiving on disability leave More Nuggets: serial stowaway flyer, Social Security declaring a woman dead 4 times, and a camel beauty pageant botox scandal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (02/26) - Gary and Fox LA’s Marla Tellez (Shannon returns tomorrow!) dig into the Carvalho mystery deepening, explosive Epstein deposition day, and escalating global tensions. FBI raided LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho's home — Miami Herald's list of suspicious activities surfaces including a fake social media account, an affair with a reporter, and a $1.5M non-profit contract → rumors he was arrested pre-dawn, flowers delivered during Fox LA's live shot Bill and Hillary Clinton deposed today behind closed doors on Epstein — why do both sides get to approve what's released? Plus Bill Clinton hot tub photo with a victim and Bill Gates trying to slip his wife STD antibiotics Iran has arrested 53,000+ since protests began, holding people in warehouses and truck containers → U.S.-Iran nuclear talks underway in Geneva today Cuba claims to have caught Americans with assault rifles and Molotov cocktails — Rubio investigating, Florida AG opens probe Ultra-wealthy fleeing Puerto Vallarta during cartel chaos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (02/26) - Breaking news interrupts the Epstein depositions, a massive media deal hangs in the balance, and a senseless murder in the Mojave desert. Clinton deposition paused after a Congress member leaked a photo to influencer Benny Johnson — resumes after brief break Netflix CEO Sarandos at the White House trying to save his $83B bid for Warner Bros. Discovery as DOJ launches antitrust probe → Paramount sweetens competing hostile bid to $108B → WBD shareholder vote March 20 D4vd moves from person of interest to subject of investigation in Celeste Rivas Hernandez case — language still careful around calling him a suspect Caltech astrophysicist shot and killed on his Mojave desert porch by a neighbor caught trespassing with an unregistered rifle months earlier — charges were dropped, 11 days later the scientist was dead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (02/26) - #WhatsHappening, #SwampWatch, and AI gets real dark real fast. #WhatsHappening: Iran talks progressing, Martin Short's daughter's tragic passing #SwampWatch: Clinton Epstein deposition + FBI reveals Epstein ties to Trump cabinet members including Susie Wiles AI panic: CEOs vibe coding at 5am but workers say it saves less than 2 hours/week Should chatbots warn police? OpenAI flagged a user discussing gun violence, didn't report it — he killed 8 people including children SuperAgers: people over 80 with memory of 50-year-olds — the science behind why See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (02/25) - Marla Tellez from Fox LA joins Gary while Shannon's on vacation — and it's immediately a breaking news day. Federal authorities raid LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's home and district headquarters — FBI staying silent on why Fox LA's Gigi Grassia joins live with the latest on the Carvalho raids SOTU recap: Trump's highlight lines, the tone shift, and what are we teaching our kids by boycotting? New Epstein twist: thousands more documents may exist outside government control Plus Marla's mom-guilt as a new mother and Gary's parenting advice on toddler tantrums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (02/25) - The LAUSD raid story keeps developing live on air, plus bombshells from Fire Chief Crowley and a deep dive into California's political landscape. Fox LA's Mario Ramirez reports live from Carvalho's San Pedro home as agents walk out with evidence — neighbors say he hasn't been seen Big tech trial week 2: plaintiff takes the stand today detailing depression and body dysmorphia — TikTok and Snap settled to avoid discovery, Meta refuses Fire Chief Kristin Crowley sues the city of LA — missing funds, no support from the mayor, and a jaw-dropping Fox LA interview How does the Crowley lawsuit impact the mayor's race? Can Bass survive it? Nithya Raman jumps in from the left 2026 Governor's race: could two Republicans advance and lock Dems out entirely? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (02/25) - #WhatsHappening, #SwampWatch, new Carvalho details and a parenting segment that might change how you think about stepparenting. #WhatsHappening: Carvalho raid latest, Wu-Tang Clan founding member dead at 52 with cause of death revealed, and new developments in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez & D4vd case Another winery leaves Napa and California #SwampWatch: Dr. Casey Means grilled on Capitol Hill over vaccines, Kamala Harris triggering 2028 presidential run rumors despite denials New Carvalho detail: a $1.5M donation to a non-profit he created right before becoming Miami superintendent — investigated but cleared #Parenting with Justin Worsham: "nacho parenting" — the new stepparent strategy that says "not your kid, not your problem" and how to stay involved without burning o See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary flies solo with Shannon still on vacation, she was supposed to be in Puerto Vallarta (catch up on yesterday’s pod for that). New doorbell cam footage suggests Nancy Guthrie's abductor cased her home beforehand Lt. General Newton on Mexico's cartel civil war & advice for Americans stuck there SOTU preview with Kalshi prediction market odds + 37 Dems boycotting Why we've forgotten how to talk to strangers 10 Year Anniversary Party ticket giveaway — winner called from French Polynesia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary continues week two coverage of the landmark social media addiction trial and dives deep into the El Mencho story, from the raid to his California roots. YouTube VP grilled on the goal of 1 billion watch hours/day — their defense: "we're Netflix, not social media" Inside the El Mencho capture: how secrecy and intelligence took down a kingpin whose cartel often outguns the military El Mencho's California connection — busted for meth in SF in '86 A 7,000-word hypothetical blog post helped tank the Dow 822 points: what if AI is so good it's actually bad? Anthropic study says you're using AI wrong — and most people don't even question the answers they get See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary wraps the show with #WhatsHappening, #SwampWatch, a Pentagon bombshell and #TrueCrimeTuesday. #WhatsHappening: Guthrie's $1M reward plea, Americans stranded in Mexico flooding the embassy, NBC's best Olympic ratings since 2014, another Northeast storm overnight #SwampWatch: Why 37 Dems skipping the SOTU is a bad look — you were elected to represent your district, show up Pentagon warns Trump an Iran strike could burn through interceptor supply in two weeks and stretch forces thin #TrueCrimeTuesday: Mom left to go Christmas shopping in 2001 and vanished, found alive 5 days ago, says she doesn't want contact with her family See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news hits as Shannon is mid-flight to Mexico, with cartel violence triggering emergency orders just as she’s about to land. Shannon joins the show from her revised vacation to explain watching the chaos unfold on Wi-Fi, a nerve-racking flight announcement, and why she’s pivoted to a U.S. vacation instead.Gary breaks down what’s happening on the ground with NewsNation national security contributor Lt. Gen. Richard Newton, who explains how cartel power shifts work and why these groups operate like paramilitary organizations. The hour wraps with a firsthand update from KFI’s Jesse Blackburn, currently stuck in Mexico, and a welcome dose of good news as USA Hockey wins Olympic gold in overtime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary breaks down the explosive tech trial being compared to Big Tobacco, questioning whether social media regulation is finally coming, the role of Section 230, and why even tech leaders like Peter Thiel and Steve Jobs kept screens out of their own homes. The conversation turns to global crackdowns, including moves overseas and Gavin Newsom floating restrictions on social media for kids under 16.The hour continues with breaking updates on the Secret Service shooting at Mar-a-Lago, with reporting from The Hill’s Ashleigh Fields, followed by Gary’s reaction to lawmakers skipping the State of the Union. Gary also covers a brutal Northeast winter storm and questions New York City’s snow response before wrapping with a Terror in the Skies segment after hundreds of passengers were stranded overnight on planes at Munich Airport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary covers the biggest stories of the day, from cartel violence in Mexico and a chaotic moment at the BAFTA Awards to USA Hockey’s return to gold and new health updates on Lindsey Vonn.In SwampWatch, Gary reacts to fallout ahead of Donald Trump’s State of the Union and breaks down controversy surrounding Gavin Newsom’s latest comments while on his book tour. The hour also asks the big question: is Los Angeles actually ready for the 2028 Olympics?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon finally say the quiet part out loud. On this Weekend Fix, they spill the behind-the-scenes drama that no longer fits on the weekday show—office politics, deserted floors, and how the once-electric KFI 4th floor became the building’s forgotten dungeon. They react to Tim Conway Jr.’s eerie video shot near the old offices, debate why everyone now sneaks downstairs for bathroom anonymity, and declare their floor the unofficial “poop floor” of the building.Shannon suggests exposing the secret first-floor bathroom. Gary floats making a public bathroom protest upstairs. Someone says he’s starting to look like John & Ken. Signs are proposed. Lines are crossed. And the episode ends with Gary asking Shannon if she feels anything funny in her breasts—because apparently that’s where this conversation was always headed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon kick off the show reflecting on their first week with Monks & Merrill and reminiscing about covering the O.J. chase, before imagining what a modern-day celebrity chase might look like now. That spirals into high school crushes and a new Wired-featured search tool that lets users find OnlyFans creators who resemble people they are attracted to. The hour also includes a Supreme Court ruling against President Trump on tariffs, a spirited push for listeners to apply to Gary & Shannon’s 10-year anniversary party, a breakdown of the Walmart vs. Amazon retail battle, new questions surrounding Prince Andrew and the Epstein files, and the latest developments and missteps in the Nancy Guthrie case. The hour ends with Shannon’s warning about “the paradoxes of seeking out filth.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon open Hour 2 with baseball Spring Training and Gary’s frustration over the growing wave of jersey advertising before shifting into the latest updates from the tech trial. They break down testimony pointing to signs that social media platforms knew their products were addictive, particularly for children and teens. The conversation pivots live to President Trump reacting to the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling from the White House, calling Democratic justices “automatic no” votes and raising questions about what comes next and whether tariffs could be applied retroactively. The hour wraps with #EntertainmentReport with Heather Brooker, covering Glen Powell’s new movie How To Make a Killing, the realities of stand up comedy portrayed in Is This Thing On, I Can Only Imagine 2, and Heather’s personal reflections on working with Eric Dane during her time connected to Grey’s Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon kick off the big 11 o’clock hour with listener #WhatILearned talkbacks before diving into #WhatsHappening. The hour continues with SwampWatch, including President Trump announcing a new 10 percent global tariff under a different statute and the surprisingly muted reaction from Wall Street. Producer Matt’s musical choice sets the tone, followed by listener feedback, Mark Rahner’s perspective, and a full round of Nine News Nuggets You Need To Know. Stories include a vandalized Buffalo Bills stadium, eating crocodile for Lent, a teacher caught doing cocaine at an elementary school, emus running amok, a filter fail that cost an influencer 140,000 followers, a naked ambulance theft, and a shocking insurance dispute involving a deceased family member brought into a bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon kicks off the show with the news that Prince Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday and the Queen joins exclusively from heaven to share her thoughts. Gary and Shannon dig into the cameras following Pima County to document the Nancy Guthrie investigation and how bizarre that is, plus investigators are turning to genetic genealogy to crack the DNA questions. The US is sending the most airpower to the region since the 2003 Iraq invasion as tensions with Iran escalate. Zuckerberg takes the heat from grieving parents in the ongoing tech trial. Plus, Shannon defends Gary against a very wrong listener talkback, and panic is spreading as AI tools start replacing white collar jobs in legal, marketing, and corporate work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon break down how Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony landed in the courtroom as the Big Tech trial zeroes in on whether social media companies knowingly hooked kids early for long-term profit. They also dig into the backlash over Reese’s allegedly using cheaper ingredients—and Gary revisits the now-outdated “contract” he gave his kids when they got their first phones. Plus, a surprising California poll puts Republican Steve Hilton at the top of the field, while Shannon says the money still points to Eric Swalwell. The hour wraps with new details emerging in a deadly avalanche tragedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon kick off a newly adjusted #WhatsHappening with the day’s biggest stories, including rising artillery activity involving Iran, continued courtroom fallout from Mark Zuckerberg’s social media trial, and debate over whether the Olympic “quadgod” actually choked—or faced the same kind of pressure moment athletes like Simone Biles have endured.Then it’s #SWAMPWATCH, covering the push to trademark Donald Trump’s name for a potential Palm Beach airport rename and escalating geopolitical tensions. The hour introduces new KFI news anchor Mark Rahner, whose sharp snark, dislike of sports analogies, fear of earthquakes, and insistence that he “has feelings” quickly make him a memorable addition to the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon hit #WhatsHappening with the Guthrie latest, Zuckerberg in court, and a man who sued Buffalo Wild Wings for not enough meat on their boneless wings. Breaking from the tech trial: the judge issued a warning about smart glasses in the courtroom. SwampWatch covers NYC's experience with socialism and Trump's State of the Union set for Tuesday night. Then #Parenting with expert Justin Worsham, who joins to talk about why being the "fun parent" full time backfires and a Swiss study tracking 1,500 teens that found parent-child conflict peaks at age 13.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon cover Zuckerberg taking the stand in the landmark tech trial, breaking down how the defense is trying to make him unlikeable and whether his media training will backfire with the jury. Then TMZ's self-imposed gag order on the Guthrie case is already over with another ransom note, and the FBI is now in contact with Mexican law enforcement, raising questions about why that didn't happen sooner. Millennials melted their brains with screens but their Gen Alpha kids want the analog life, buying CDs and reading graphic novels, though Shannon points out the income disparity behind early smartphone access. Mayor Bass calls for Casey Wasserman to step down over Epstein ties and Angelenos fire back. Plus, new ADP data shows the pay bump for switching jobs has shrunk to just 1.9% over staying put.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon open with the shocking story of 9 skiers still missing after an avalanche, with backcountry outfitter Blackbird facing heavy criticism for pushing forward despite weather warnings. Then the Stephen Colbert vs. CBS saga gets messier as it turns out CBS never even confirmed telling Colbert what he claimed on the show, raising questions about FCC equal time rules and whether this is all just promo for his next project. Major update in the Nancy Guthrie case: the family is fully cleared as suspects, and TMZ reveals a strategic decision to stop reporting on certain tips so they don't tip off the kidnapper. The FBI is in regular contact with TMZ on both tips and an unverified ransom note. Plus, a NASA scientist says there's no way to stop thousands of city-killing asteroids, and a conversation about the penis fish that had iHeart legal running down to the studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon kick off an early #WhatsHappening now that Hour 4 is gone, leading with President Trump threatening the death penalty for Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper. Plus, Shia LaBeouf got arrested, China's showcasing humanoid robots for the New Year, and Stephen Colbert had a take on government censorship. Then a 3.6 magnitude earthquake hits near Riverside County mid-show. SwampWatch covers US and Iran tensions at the coast, Russia and Ukraine talks going nowhere, Newsom comparing federal troops to Nazi secret police, Jesse Jackson's passing at 84, and continued Epstein file resignations. For #TrueCrimeTuesday, breaking news on the glove DNA in the Guthrie case and the latest on the ransom note writer, plus the Netflix trending show about Lucy Letby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon dig into the landmark California tech trial ahead of Zuckerberg taking the stand tomorrow. They revisit those grieving parents who confronted him on Capitol Hill thinking they'd made an impact, only for the product to get more addictive. Will Zuckerberg being a father himself make any difference this time? Then, Larchmont's quiet family streets have a prostitution problem, complete with used condoms and Shannon asking what hookers even wear in 2026. Gary updates on his "neighborhood militia" and Valley Glen residents fighting crime while getting pushback from local government. Plus, breaking news: the DNA-tested glove in the Nancy Guthrie case came back with no match in the CODIS system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI doubles the reward to $100K as over 13,000 tips pour in on Day 13 of the Nancy Guthrie search. Gary and Shannon break 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon kick off with the latest trending headlines in #WhatsHappening, including updates on the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case and a new ransom note sent to TMZ, where America stands in the medal count, and HGTV pulling the plug on 'Rehab Addict' after its star was caught using a racial slur. Then it's time for the Gary and Shannon Loveline, where listeners call in with their relationship dilemmas and get the kind of advice only two people who freely admit they have no business giving advice can offer. Plus, #StrangeScience brings a new study claiming you get more than one great love in a lifetime, but Gary's not buying it, and Shannon reminds everyone exactly why you don't talk love with him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon kick off SwampWatch with Trump speaking live... But why did Jimmy Carter get two Presidential Books? Plus, the DHS funding deal is still nowhere. Then, the mega-rich are going full fortress mode: moats, $600K pepper-spray Land Rovers, and $175K protection dogs. In #TechTalk, they break down the doorbell footage recovery in the Nancy Guthrie case and Ring's wild rise from Shark Tank rejection to surveillance giant. Plus, TMZ reports another ransom letter in the Guthrie case, and a UC Davis researcher says ditch the dating numbers game, date fewer people, more times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon break down the landmark big tech trial where Instagram's CEO claimed social media is not "clinically addictive" and insisted the platform never prioritized profits over young users. Then, they reflect on the passing of James Van Der Beek, the GoFundMe supporting his family, and the alarming rise of colorectal cancer in younger people. Plus, Michael Monks and Chris Merrill join the show — in-person and by phone — to talk about their new program, Monks & Merrill, and stick around for a rapid-fire question round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon dive into the latest on the Nancy Guthrie case, including a mysterious black glove, questions about why police are only now canvassing for Ring camera footage, and what you can do to help keep elderly parents safe. Then, the story behind the FAA shutting down airspace over El Paso takes a wild turn — it wasn't a drug cartel drone after all, but a party balloon. Plus, it's #TerrorInTheSkies with KFI's Amy King reporting on a possible act of eagle retribution after ravens destroyed Jackie and Shadow's eggs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.