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Gary and Shannon
Hosted by iHeartRadio and KFI AM 640 · EN
Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn't) weekdays 9am-12pm
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Overtime: Snoring Partners & Newsom's Spicy Affair
3d ago00:31:38Tap to summarizeGary and Shannon get into what could cause a couple to SPLIT! Will you avoid ordering something off a menu if you can't pronounce it to the waiter? Gary and Shannon dive deep into a spicy article written by former Newsom staffer Ruby Rippey. More on the affair between Newsom & Rippey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →WEEKEND FIX: What Counts as Middle Age?
4d ago00:15:57Tap to summarizeWEEKEND FIX (08/01) – Gary & Shannon debate when middle age really begins, why midlife crises seem to happen later in life, and whether milestone birthdays deserve their reputation.They also discuss aging in Hollywood, why money can make looking younger a little easier, whether Brad Pitt and Jennifer Lopez have set unrealistic expectations, plus private pilot licensing and unusual airline stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Humans Ruin Everything
5d ago00:31:16Tap to summarizeHOUR 1 (07/31) – Gary & Shannon discuss reports that Hamas has agreed in principle to disarm, while questioning whether a lasting agreement is actually within reach. They also cover the rise of online rental scams targeting desperate renters, whether falling space junk is becoming a real concern, the growing backlash against Meta's AI-powered smart glasses over privacy concerns, Shannon's excitement for football season, and the latest fallout from Tony Romo's DUI arrest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Worst Hit Song Ever?
5d ago00:23:51Tap to summarizeHOUR 2 (07/31) – Gary & Shannon break down the escalating legal battle between prediction market rivals Kalshi and Polymarket as New York moves to crack down on the rapidly growing industry. They also debate whether Starship's We Built This City deserves its reputation as one of the worst No. 1 hits of all time before Heather Brooker joins for the #EntertainmentReport to preview Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the weekend's biggest movie releases, and what's worth seeing at the box office this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Nine News Nuggets You Definitely Missed
5d ago00:32:45Tap to summarizeHOUR 3 (07/31) – Gary & Shannon cover the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the latest on the F-35 crash in San Diego, Mayor Karen Bass' executive order targeting conditions in Boyle Heights, Seattle's police chief stepping down, Tony Romo's ongoing DUI fallout, President Trump's latest cabinet meeting, and newly released Newsom tax returns.They wrap the week with Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know (But Probably Missed), featuring bizarre stories involving an overdue library book returned 150 years late, a politician who accidentally read his ChatGPT prompt aloud, a Guinness World Record attempt gone wrong, and several truly unbelievable Florida-style headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Newsom's Character Test
6d ago00:30:48Tap to summarizeHOUR 1 (07/30) – Gary & Shannon discuss President Trump's military response to Iran and whether the strikes will bring Tehran back to the negotiating table or further escalate tensions.They also examine the renewed scrutiny surrounding Gavin Newsom's decades-old affair and what it says about character, accountability, and a potential 2028 presidential campaign, react to new allegations against Jared Leto, and check in with Amy King for the latest update on Jackie the eagle's recovery and the speculation surrounding Shadow's love life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →We're Tired of These Monkeyfighting Snakes
6d ago00:27:06Tap to summarizeHOUR 2 (07/30) – Gary & Shannon debate whether harm reduction policies have gone too far as cities struggle to balance compassion, addiction, and public safety. They also discuss Los Angeles' earthquake preparedness, the challenges facing California's wine industry, listeners react to leprosy-carrying armadillos in Florida, and the hour wraps with an unforgettable conversation about California's active rattlesnake season and why those viral "combat dancing" snakes are absolutely terrifying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Who Really Controls Your Car?
6d ago00:28:07Tap to summarizeHOUR 3 (07/30) – Gary & Shannon cover the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the latest on Iran, renewed scrutiny surrounding Gavin Newsom's resurfaced affair, Boyle Heights as schools prepare to reopen, Southern California's returning heatwave, and lightning-fueled wildfires in the Pacific Northwest. They also discuss why more college students are choosing to live in retirement communities and debate whether today's connected vehicles give automakers and lenders too much control after a viral video claimed a Ford Bronco was remotely disabled over a missed payment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Newsom's Scandal Playbook
1w ago00:27:39Tap to summarizeHOUR 1 (07/29) – Gary & Shannon examine how Gavin Newsom and his team continue responding to renewed scrutiny after a revealing new essay from his former affair partner reignited questions about accountability, media coverage, and whether the controversy could follow him into a potential 2028 presidential campaign.They also discuss Tony Romo's DUI bodycam footage, Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment during a Congressional hearing, Iran's overnight attack prompting joint U.S.-Saudi retaliation, Europe's growing wildfire crisis, encouraging news for monarch butterflies, and how one college professor exposed widespread AI cheating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Psychology of Cults
1w ago00:32:54Tap to summarizeHOUR 2 (07/29) – Gary & Shannon explore the psychology behind cults with cult expert and former Moonies member Dr. Steven Hassan, discussing who is most vulnerable to recruitment, the warning signs of coercive control, why intelligent people can be drawn into cults, and how social media is reshaping modern influence.They also discuss Colorado's water restrictions fueling neighborhood tensions, another frightening close call in the skies as the FAA investigates a near miss between two Delta jets, the temporary American Airlines ground stop, Qantas' ambitious 22-hour Project Sunrise flight, and whether cult-like behavior is becoming more visible online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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