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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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15:31

GAS Weekend Fix: Dating Like It’s 2005!

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/08

Gary & Shannon start off bickering over podcast logistics before Shannon calls Gary out for histerribletexting etiquette, and for never giving compliments.Then, the duo dives into The Atlantic’s “Age of Anti-Social Media,” questioning whether bots are replacing friends, and how in person socialization is so far down compared to the pre-Facebook era.Things wrap up with a hilarious debate on dating etiquette from Elmer’s “flirting energy” to whether hitting on

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29:19

Shutdowns, Snapbacks & Shocking Breakups

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/07

Gary and Shannon kick off with the Broncos-Raiders Thursday Night dud and why NFL players dread the brutal four-day turnaround.Then they break down the flight delays and cancellations tied to the ongoing government shutdown. Plus, SNAP benefits get a court-ordered boost, Gary’s stage debut hits the papers, Katie Porter takes a poll plunge, and Shannon reveals a jaw-dropping “35 years later” divorce story from People Magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:20

Flight Insight & Honoring Rock ’n’ Roll

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/07

Gary and Shannon take flight with former air controller Bart Avery to unpack how the shutdown is grounding travelers nationwide—and what happens once the skies reopen.Then, the spotlight's on Gary as KFI’s own castmates pitch forming a station theater troupe ahead of his playIt Happened on 5th Avenue.iHeart President and Rock Hall Chairman John Sykes joins to preview this weekend’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, and the hour wraps with a surprisingly useful chat about how

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32:49

The Great KFI Act-Off!

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/07

Gary and Shannon kick off with #SwampWatch—political confusion, airport chaos, and a poll where “I don’t know” leaves the Dem leadership.Then they dive into the LA Times report on MS-13 murders in L.A.’s mountains before KFI’s own Heather Brooker drops by with the weekend entertainment scoop.The entertainment report wraps with the ultimate future showdown challenge: Heather Brooker vs. Michael Monks in The Great KFI Act-Off!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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38:40

Bed Bugs, Bearistas & Nine News Nuggets!

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/07

Gary and Shannon close out the week with #WhatsHappening: from lingering flight delays and Grammy nomination shockers to Carnival Cruise bed bugs, a Trump pardon for Daryl Strawberry, and Starbucks’ viral “bearista” cup brawl.Then it’s time for #GaSFantasy4Play as the crew make their weekend game picks before wrapping up with listener talkbacks in #WhatILearned and the wildest headlines you missed in #NineNewsNuggetsYouNeedToKnow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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27:00

Shutdown Turbulence! ✈️

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/06

Gary & Shannon kick off the hour debating Gary’s upcoming theater debut, and Shannon promiseslive performance notes.Then they dive into Kim Kardashian’s new Hulu show that somehow scored a0% on Rotten Tomatoes.From there, it’s all politics and planes: how the ongoing government shutdown could soon ground flights at LAX and across the country. Plus, is President Trump entering his “lame duck” era? And will Pelosi’s retirement reshape Congress?See

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28:35

🎧 No Hip-Hop, Angry Talkbacks & Hollywood’s Secret...

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2025/11/06

Gary & Shannon dive into the shocking stat: no hip-hop song in the U.S. Top 40, for the first time since 1990! Then, an angry listener sends some talkbacks to school Gary on basic civics 🤔.Later, they unpack the wild new twist in the L.A. Firefighter text scandal, Shannon nearly cries over a photo in Gary’s wallet, andit all ends with… a butter-mayo grilled-cheese debate and a secret high-stakes poker ring in the Hollywood Hills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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31:21

Your Boss Is Spying on You 🔍

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/06

Gary & Shannon dive into #SwampWatch with updates on Pelosi’s retirement and the shutdown’s ripple effects before getting personal: the former Netflix exec who spots bad hires by how they treat receptionists, Marc Saltzman on how your boss might actually be spying on you, and America’s shift from booze to bud.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:43

Bear-ista Chaos 🐻

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/06

Gary & Shannon stir up #WhatsHappening with updates on the Louisville plane-crash investigation, the tragic loss of Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (24), and Starbucks’ new “bear-ista” cup that has fans losing their minds trying to snag one.Then in #StrangeScience, they explore stranded Chinese astronauts, a 3I/ATLAS cosmic update, and the wild reason humans stopped taking two naps a day once electricity lit up our nights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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25:54

🗳️ Prop 50 Fallout & The Great Election Rage

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2025/11/05

Gary & Shannon dive into the fallout of yesterday’s big vote on Proposition 50. They unpack the hidden stakes for the next five years, why Governor Newsom spent hundreds of millions to force this measure, and how it erases the citizen-led redistricting amendment from 2008. Plus: what Trump’s saying about California’s voting system, a mental escape to the Maldives, and why the Disney vs. YouTube TV media war is all tied up in this mess.

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28:14

✈️ Tariffs, Tragedy & Taboo

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2025/11/05

Gary & Shannon tackle a jam-packed second hour—starting with the Supreme Court showdown over President Trump’s tariffs and what it could mean for U.S. trade. Then, they cover the tragic plane explosion in Louisville before lightening things up with Gary’s daily Jeopardy! question. The pair swap stories about classic KFI office antics (featuring a young Oscar Ramirez) and end on a bizarre new lawsuit: porn companies suing their users.

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31:33

🍩 Donuts, Discipline & The Politics of Parenting

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/11/05

Gary & Shannon hit every flavor: from political sweetness to parental real talk! They start with a quick #SwampWatch update on President Trump’s Miami rally and the Democrats’ post-election victory lap, then shift gears to something even more irresistible… donuts. 🍩 Next, it’s time for #Parenting with guest Justin Worsham, who breaks down why kids are suddenly speaking with Americanized accents (thanks, influencers!) and how to keep discipline effective in a TikTok world.

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26:43

🌕 Enjoy Your Beaver Moon!

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2025/11/05

Gary & Shannon close out the show with a wild mix of headlines, hilarity, and celestial vibes. In #WhatsHappening, they cover the government shutdown that might finally be ending, a tragic explosion in Louisville, and the bizarre story of a runaway monkey that met its match with a small-town preacher — sparking a debate over whether Shannon could pull the trigger on a rabid primate 🐒💥. Then, it’s time to look up as the biggest supermoon of 2025 is here! 🌕 The “Beaver Moon,” also known as the

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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

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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 ☕️

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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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