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Gary and Shannon

KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)

Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn"t) weekdays 9am-1pm

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27:28

⚖️ Cheney’s Legacy & Election Day Chaos

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/04

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.

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28:40

💥 Prop 50: The Power Grab Hiding in Plain Sight

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/04

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

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29:06

🚨 The “Buddha-Shaped” Car Chase & More Election Day...

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/04

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.

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29:34

🐕 Oh, That’s Just My Cloned Dog!

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/04

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

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26:01

🐉Godzilla & Dodger Win!! ⚾️

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/03

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 😅). Then, they dive straight into Dodgers fever as LA celebrates back-to-back World Series championships: with parade coverage live from the packed downtown streets thanks to KFI’s own Michael Monks 🎉⚾️. Shannon shares her chaotic travel story from Nashville with the Chargers, including a 3-hour LAX ground delay that she says could be the first big sign of the

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29:38

🔥 LA’s Fiery Reality Check & Terror In The Skies ✈️

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/03

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.

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27:09

🎉 Dodgers Parade Chaos & Coffee Wars ☕️

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/03

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

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30:41

🎭 Gary’s Gray Hair & The Dodgers Parade Hangover

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/03

Gary swears it’s for the role, but Shannon’s not so sure 😂. The hour kicks off with his upcoming theater debut (and questionable hair choices) before jumping into #WhatsHappening: the Dodgers’ record-breaking World Series ratings, AI-powered Coca-Cola ads, and how the Trump admin plans to fund SNAP benefits during the shutdown. Then it’s parade déjà vu at Dodger Stadium, a #GasFantasy4Play NFL recap, and a wild #MotivationalMonday rescue story from a 130-foot French ravine. They close out with

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30:08

🚨Terror Plot Thwarted & Royal Trouble Returns

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/31

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.

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30:35

🔥Fire Zone Order, Moody Gary & Horror Film Picks

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/31

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.

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33:21

✈️Shutdown Chaos & Travel Warnings

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/31

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.

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37:08

🧊Snap Freeze, Strikes & Penny Panic

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/31

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.

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16:07

🎙️ The Replacement Draft

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/31

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!

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28:23

🎙️GAS News And Bruise

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/30

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

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30:04

❤️ Teen Boys And AI Love

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/30

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

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32:25

🐔 Animal Activist Steals Chickens

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/30

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

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26:43

👽3i Atlas a Very Odd Comet

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/30

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

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30:34

🎙️World Series | West Covina Feud | Hurricane Melissa

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/29

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

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29:39

🎧 Golden Parachutes | Haunted Houses & MTV Unplugged

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/29

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

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30:38

🎙️ WWI: Message In A Bottle | Parenting with Justin W.

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/29

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.

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