Gary And Shannon

Gary and Shannon open with an emotional update on Jackie and Shadow’s damaged eagle eggs before pivoting to weather chaos, government shutdown uncertainty, and a Grammy Awards recap that left them feeling phantom pain. The hour wraps with a troubling and still-unfolding story involving the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, as questions mount and details remain unclear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon dig into America’s fixation on testosterone after a piece from The Atlantic and a documentary tied to Tucker Carlson spark a debate over masculinity, motive, and who gets to define what’s “wrong” with the country. The conversation drifts into RFK Jr., common sense vs credibility, and ends with a very real realization—aging means night driving is suddenly a problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon react to a major legal ruling removing the death penalty in a high-profile case, track shutdown tensions alongside new Epstein document releases, and weigh in on Don Lemon becoming part of the story after a protest arrest. The hour ends with a luxury cruise ship stuck in Antarctic ice, where passengers reportedly kept the champagne flowing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon break down California’s wide-open governor’s race, where there’s no clear front-runner and voters seem unmotivated. They then dig into Los Angeles spending millions on outside lawyers amid an ongoing homelessness lawsuit, raising questions about priorities and accountability. Plus, the GaS Legal Desk covers a disturbing Orange County case involving an exotic dancer accused of killing and beheading her boyfriend, and why call screening and unanswered phones are suddenly frustrating the rich and powerful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hour kicks off with SwampWatch, tracking the political stories bubbling up in Washington. Then it’s a Wellness Check on how eating better, moving more, and staying socially connected can contribute to a longer, healthier life. The hour wraps with the Entertainment Report featuring Heather Brooker, covering the latest headlines and pop-culture stories shaping Hollywood and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon highlight subtle but meaningful details surrounding Super Bowl LX, including the special “USA 250” uniform patch and other storylines beyond the game. Then it’s What I Learned (WIL), where listener talk-backs share the biggest takeaways from the week. The hour closes with NNNYNTK — the Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know, spotlighting under-covered stories and headlines you almost definitely missed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon kick off the show with a must-watch Netflix recommendation before turning to Washington as a shutdown vote looms, ICE scales back in Minnesota, and Democrats clash over strategy. The hour includes new scrutiny around a border confrontation, a national security breakdown on Iran, and ends with zombie apocalypse hypotheticals and why convenience stores may be on the way out.• What to Watch: Shannon raves about Free Bert on Netflix.• Shutdown Watch: Trump’s cabinet meeting, Senate maneuvering, and ICE drawing down in Minnesota.• Border Fallout: New video raises questions after a heated confrontation days before a shooting.• Global Tensions: A national security expert weighs in on Iran.• Zombie Logic: Who survives—and why convenience stores are struggling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon break down Trump’s latest political signals, California’s growing field of would-be governors, and a frightening airline incident caught on video. The hour also looks at Hollywood’s rush toward vertical micro-dramas made for phones and ends with a reflection on why returning to a place you once lived doesn’t always feel like coming home.• Political Signals: Trump meets with Venezuela’s opposition, skips the press, and new names emerge to replace Newsom.• #TerrorInTheSkies: A British Airways flight sparks, then loses a wheel after takeoff from Vegas.• Vertical Hollywood: KFI’s own Heather Brooker explains the rise of phone-shot micro-dramas and shrinking attention spans.• You Can’t Go Home: Why nostalgia doesn’t always survive a return visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon take on Washington headlines during #SwampWatch before shifting to feel-good Olympic funding, tech habits we probably need to break, and a surprising comeback for payphones. The hour blends politics, perspective, and a reminder that not everything needs an app.• #SwampWatch: Cabinet tensions, immigration softening, and second-term pressure on Trump.• Olympic Boost: A private donor steps in to fund U.S. athletes when the government won’t.• #TechTalk: Marc Saltzman on wired earbuds and why tech should stay out of the bedroom.• Payphones Return: A Rochester company revives payphones—and Gary explains them like a museum exhibit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon cover breaking headlines, a Small Biz Thursday spotlight, and a deep dive into why people still don’t trust artificial intelligence. The conversation moves from tragedy and politics to Epstein fallout, an unexpected listener detour, and new research showing skepticism toward fully AI-generated content.• #WhatsHappening: A crash involving youth hockey players, a new federal drug-response order, and Epstein-linked plea deals resurface.• Small Biz Thursday: Ethio Bites founder Mekdelwit Bayu shares her vision behind the family-run Ethiopian restaurant.• Listener Chaos: A talk-back comparison on Board Wizard, Elmer’s voice derails things for a second. • #StrangeScience: Why fully AI-generated videos fail to earn trust—and why Coca-Cola’s AI move backfired.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon open the show by jokingly outing Elmer as the studio’s Space Heater Narc before jumping into breaking news out of Minneapolis, sports outrage, questionable PR naming, and a growing backlash against nonstop digital life. • Space Heater Narc: Elmer’s fire hazard warning brings engineering into the studio and earns him a new title.• Minneapolis Incident: A man sprays Rep. Ilhan Omar with an unknown substance—and questions swirl after she keeps engaging.• Belichick Snub: Bill Belichick misses the first-ballot Hall of Fame, sparking outrage and Tom Brady speculation.• Operation Midnight Hammer: Gary and Shannon break down absurd military PR naming—and Gary offers his own alternative.• The Offline Club: A growing movement ditches smartphones entirely, forcing people to live without digital backup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 jumps from serious safety concerns to social missteps and modern etiquette. Gary and Shannon cover airline warnings over congestion at Burbank Airport, updates in the Ilhan Omar spraying investigation, and the many ways communication goes wrong, from misunderstood emojis to awkward elevator small talk.• Burbank Airspace Warning: Airlines flag collision risks tied to congestion near Hollywood Burbank Airport.• Spraying Update: Police believe the substance used on Ilhan Omar was apple cider vinegar, raising new questions.• Emoji Etiquette: The thumbs-up, heart colors, and what they actually mean depending on your age.• Elevator Rules: When small talk with strangers (or celebrities) goes wrong.• Foot in Mouth Living: Shannon explains why accidental awkwardness is just part of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 blends politics, perspective, and parenting as Gary and Shannon move from #SwampWatch into a candid look at why millennials feel stuck, broke, and behind. Plus, parenting expert Justin Worsham joins to unpack outdated phrases, modern parent stress, and whether people without kids are actually happier.• #SwampWatch: The latest political noise and power plays.• Millennial Reality Check: Why this generation may be the first to go backward—and can’t even afford a midlife crisis.• #Parenting: Justin Worsham on boomer phrases that miss the mark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Hour 4 wraps the day with money news, sports outrage, and binge-worthy TV. Gary and Shannon react to the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady, revisit the Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub, and break down a Super Bowl logo conspiracy before turning to #WhatchaWatchinWednesday and listener recommendations.• Fed Watch: Interest rates stay put—with Gary delivering the update in his own unique style.• Global Health Watch: A new virus raises concerns in India.• Belichickgate: The Hall of Fame snub and a Super Bowl logo conspiracy explained.• #WhatchaWatchinWednesday: Ted Lasso buzz, The Barkley Marathon, and listener binges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon kick off the show with a studio upgrade that sparks joy before diving into a fast-moving hour of political pivots, government failure, and personal grudges. From President Trump stepping in on L.A.’s stalled wildfire rebuild to a sudden shift in Minnesota strategy and a breaking-news social media settlement, Hour 1 moves quickly from accountability to loyalty—and old scores that still aren’t settled.• Rebuilding L.A.: Trump orders action on wildfire red tape as only one home has been rebuilt—and it already had a permit.• Minnesota Reversal: Inside the 48 hours that changed the White House’s approach and boots on the ground.• Loyalty Over Family: Shannon chooses the Super Bowl party over family, and Gary revives a 14-year wedding grudge.• Trial That Vanished: A youth mental-health case against social media settles instantly—raising questions about what stayed hidden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 turns personal, political, and viral as Gary and Shannon reopen a 14-year wedding dispute, question California’s tax-heavy future, and break down a Hollywood stunt that may have crossed a legal line. From ballot initiatives to celebrity mayors to lingerie marketing gone wrong.• The Wedding Case Reopens: Gary and Shannon argue the semantics of why Gary missed Shannon’s wedding—and Elmer somehow catches strays again.• California Tax Fatigue: Michael Monks joins to discuss new ballot tax measures and whether the tax base can—or will—stay.• Spencer Pratt for Mayor?: A serious look at a not-so-serious bid to lead L.A., and why more candidates are likely coming.• Hollywood Sign Stunt: Sydney Sweeney’s viral lingerie launch sparks legal questions—and Shannon says confidence isn’t for sale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 moves from Washington chaos to cutting-edge tech and sports controversy. Gary and Shannon track the latest political firestorms, speculate on who won’t survive Trump’s second cabinet, wrestle with the ethics of AI scraping human knowledge, and debate whether public meltdowns are fair game in the age of constant cameras.• #SwampWatch: Democrats call for Kristi Noem’s firing, shutdown fears loom, and political tensions spike.• Who Falls First?: Prediction markets weigh in on which Trump cabinet member could be first out.• AI Crossroads: A new border shooting collides with a debate over Claude, Anthropic, and the morality of training AI on human work.• Privacy vs Reality: Coco Gauff’s private frustration goes public, should athletes always expect the cameras?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 runs through the day’s most talked-about stories before heading to Vegas, true crime, and a cautionary tale that’s trending again. From costly government programs and confusing gambling rules to a viral Lifetime movie and the mystery behind the “Suitcase Killer,” Gary and Shannon close out the show with headlines, hard truths, and viewer warnings.• #WhatsHappening: Care Court costs soar with little impact, winter storm victims grow, a social media trial ends instantly, decaf coffee isn’t decaf, and a firing stirs controversy in Buffalo.• Vegas Reality Check: New W-2G rules, loss deductions, and why Vegas isn’t built for young people without disposable income.• #TrueCrimeTuesday: The “Suitcase Killer” resurfaces as a Lifetime movie grabs attention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon break down a massive Championship Sunday and the high-stakes drama unfolding in Minneapolis. From Trump’s "rare moment of clarity" on the recent ICE shooting to the winter storm paralyzing the nation, the team covers the news that moved the needle this weekend. Plus, the Super Bowl matchup is set, and the party planning at Gary’s house has officially begun. Championship Sunday: Analyzing the Rams vs. Seahawks thriller. Shannon breaks down the "one play" that changed everything and Gary previews a Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl. Minneapolis Tension: President Trump sends Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota following a controversial ICE shooting. Is the administration shifting its stance on oversight? Ice Storm Chaos: Breaking down the travel nightmares, power outages, and "ice-pocalypse" conditions wrecking havoc across the country. The New Office Hustle: Why shared workspaces are making a massive comeback as companies ditch the traditional commute for dece

Gary and Shannon celebrate the launch of the California Post with Chadwick Moore and dive into a chilling "GaS Legal Desk" update on a cold case finally being cracked. From luxury market slumps to an Olympic snowboarder’s fall from grace. California Post Launch: Chadwick Moore joins the show on the paper's first day to discuss uncovering San Francisco corruption and the city's potential "NorCal comeback." The Olympic "El Chapo": Former Olympian Ryan Wedding’s legal drama shifts to Orange County. How the FBI’s most wanted snowboarder went from the slopes to a massive drug conspiracy. GaS Legal Desk: The husband who almost got away with it. After 11 years, digital evidence finally refutes a "suicide" note and puts Michael Anthony Leon in the hot seat for his wife's 2015 death. Luxury Market Slump: Why Birkin bags and Rolexes are seeing a "crash" in value—is it the economy, or are we just witnessing the end of a trend? See omnystudio.com/listener for