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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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31:00

Is Moisture Humidity? A Vicious Jeopardy Battle..

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/10

Gary and Shannon open the show celebrating the Dodgers’ latest win, break down the Trump-led Gaza ceasefire, and dive into the storm systems bringing deep tropical “moisture” across the Southwest.But things take a sharp turn when Gary’s Jeopardy question of the day sparks a full-on newsroom brawl over whether moisture is the same as humidity. Also: a tragic explosion in Tennessee, Nobel Prize snubs, and a few bruised egos from the Jeopardy group chat.

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30:45

Beware of Katie Porter’s Mashed Potatoes!

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2025/10/10

It’s been a rough one for California’s most chaotic candidate, and Gary, Shannon, and Board Wizard Elmer can’t get over her mashed-potato meltdown. Plus, Kevin Costner’s alleged fight, a deadly explosion in Tennessee, and Turning Point USA’s plan to rival the NFL halftime show.

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32:08

When D.C. Gets Weird and Relationships Get Weirder

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2025/10/10

Gary goes solo to unpack a wild hour: starting with breaking updates on the explosion in Tennessee before diving into #SwampWatch and the latest out of D.C., including President Trump’s threats of new China tariffs and his Gaza ceasefire success. Then things get weird when Gary stumbles across a story about a gay man and straight woman who are married, monogamous, and expecting a child, and he tries to make sense of it all. Plus, Heather Brooker joins the show for The Entertainment Report, featuring

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38:20

Dodgers Advance & #GaSFantasy4Play!

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2025/10/10

Gary closes out the week with #WhatsHappening, from the tragic explosion in Tennessee to the Dodgers advancing to the NLCS and a Verizon outage disrupting SoCal.Then it’s time for #GaSFantasy4Play where Gary, Shannon, and Elmer make some bold Week 6 NFL predictions, and listener talkbacks in #WhatYouLearned. The hour wraps up with a supersized edition of Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know: it’s all kind of the perfect mix of news, chaos, and comedy!

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30:50

Baseball Blues & Peace Breakthroughs

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2025/10/09

Gary and Shannon kick off the show with AM 570’s Tim Cates to unpack the Dodgers’ crushing loss and what needs to change before tonight’s game. Then, NewsNation’s Robert Sherman joins live from Israel with the latest on the Gaza peace deal, the expected hostage releases, and talk of a potential Nobel Prize for President Trump. The hour rounds out with updates on the Palisades Fire arson suspect, new LAFD protocols, and Hurricane Priscilla’s approach, plus Shannon’s weather worries for her Miami trip

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30:09

Katie Porter, Your California Democratic Princess

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2025/10/09

Gary and Shannon dive into the fallout surrounding Rep. Katie Porter’s disastrous campaign for California governor after her latest viral clip: an outburst at a staffer caught on camera which adds fuel to growing criticism from within her own party. They unpack why Porter’s “no Trump voters needed” stance may have sealed her fate and play listener talkbacks debating how political toughness doesn’t have to mean cruelty. Later, the duo covers the bizarre story of a Studio City man accused of using

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35:03

Peace, Pianos & Parlays

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2025/10/09

Gary and Shannon kick off the hour with #SwampWatch, breaking down President Trump’s surprise peace deal between Israel and Hamas and its global implications. Then, they unpack the bizarre “death by piano” tragedy at San Francisco’s Condor Club. In #TechTalk, Mark Saltzman joins the show to discuss the newest wave of ads coming to your $1,800 Samsung fridge, how Meta is using your AI chats to target you with ads, and the best remaining Fall Prime Day deals. The hour wraps with a spirited

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33:35

Falling Satellites!

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2025/10/09

Gary and Shannon open the final hour with #WhatsHappening, breaking down today’s headlines: President Trump’s upcoming trip to Israel for the historic peace signing, a post-storm Priscilla update, California’s new law banning ultra-processed foods in school meals, and the Dodgers’ must-win game against the Phillies. Then, they dive into the rise of e-bikes that are skirting classification laws and becoming dangerously popular among kids. The hour wraps with #StrangeScience, featuring two asteroids

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22:04

DOJ Drops Bombshells: Fire Arrest & Comey’s Plea

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2025/10/08

The Gary and Shannon Show kicks off with breaking news from the Department of Justice. Gary and Shannon recap the just-wrapped Palisades Fire press conference, where federal officials announced the arrest of a 29-year-old suspect accused of intentionally setting the devastating blaze. KFI’s Michael Monks joins the show live from the presser with all the latest details. Then, Gary and Shannon pivot to the courtroom, breaking down former FBI Director James Comey’s not-guilty plea and the political

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31:56

Katie Porter’s Campaign Meltdown

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2025/10/08

Gary and Shannon break down Representative Katie Porter’s disastrous CBS interview that nearly ended in a walkout, and what it could mean for her California gubernatorial campaign. Plus, KFI’s Michael Monks reports live from the Palisades fire press conference, and the LA Times details a controversial plan to shoot Catalina deer from the ground instead of by helicopter.

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32:38

The Palisades Fire, Politics, & Parenting

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2025/10/08

Gary and Shannon start Hour 3 with updates from the DOJ’s Palisades Fire press conference, where KFI’s Michael Monks joins the show to break down new details on the 29-year-old arson suspect behind the devastating blaze.Then it’s time for #SwampWatch, with fresh headlines out of D.C.: including reports that former Special Counsel Jack Smith spied on a dozen Republican Senators, and a new poll revealing where voters stand on President Trump.The hour closes with #Parenting as Justin Worsham joins the

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31:03

From Katie Porter to Your Next Binge

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2025/10/08

Gary and Shannon break down the viral Katie Porter interview and CBS’s response before diving into furlough pay delays, Bad Bunny’s God Bless America controversy, and the strange reason people are blaming Nicole Kidman for her breakup with Keith Urban.Then it’s #WhatchaWatchinWednesday: from Love Is Blind and The Wrong Paris to Gary’s pick for a fun and violent movie, Play Dirty.

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31:28

Birthday Bash & The Government Shutdown Blues

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/07

Gary and Shannon kick off the show celebrating the birthday of KFI’s own board wizard, Elmer: complete with a homemade cake from Shannon! From there, things turn from sweet to serious as they discuss the White House’s new gold makeover and how the ongoing government shutdown is grounding flights nationwide, even causing rare delays at smaller airports like Burbank.The conversation shifts to Sacramento, where a medical helicopter crashed onto Highway 50, leaving three people critically injured but

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28:31

Baby Making 101 & Other Disasters with Gary and Shannon

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2025/10/07

Gary and Shannon kick off Hour 2 breaking down the LA Times investigation into how LA County failed during the January fires, and why the same mistakes have played out for years despite repeated warnings. Then they cover a shocking story out of South Lake Tahoe, where the city’s mayor admitted to embezzling church funds following a suicide attempt.The chaos doesn’t stop there though: a near miss from an asteroid that came within 265 miles of Earth sparks debate about planetary defense and pure luck

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30:13

Singing Elmer’s Tune on Elmer’s Birthday!

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2025/10/07

Gary and Shannon celebrate board wizard Elmer’s birthday in true KFI fashion, with cake, chaos, and a listener-sent version of “Elmer’s Tune.”Then, in today’s #SwampWatch, they break down President Trump’s meeting with Canada’s Prime Minister and the controversy surrounding Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones’ violent texts. Plus, Taylor Swift says “no thanks” to the Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny gets Trump’s attention (sort of), and American Airlines makes a surprising boarding change that could

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28:54

The Fujiwara Effect Meets Taylor Swift?

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2025/10/07

Gary and Shannon kick off the hour diving into today’s biggest stories: a miraculous survival after a medical helicopter crash on Highway 50, Trump distancing himself from Ghislaine Maxwell and Diddy, and gold hitting a record-breaking $4,000 per ounce.Then, as storms Jerry and Priscilla swirl in the Atlantic, Gary gets one last chance to drop his favorite phrase—“the Fujiwara effect.”Later, Atlantic writer Spencer Kornhaber joins the show to unpack his viral piece “Taylor Swift’s Fairy Tale Is

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28:32

Showgirls, Scandals, and Supreme Court Drama

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/06

Gary and Shannon open the show breaking down Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of Showgirl and its viral track “Wood.” Shannon insists Gary’s not the target demo, while Gary admits he’s listening anyway to keep up with the zeitgeist.The conversation shifts to former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez, who’s facing a level 5 felony after attacking a delivery driver, an incident allegedly caught on video. Then, they analyze a major court ruling blocking the federal deployment of National Guard troops and

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31:29

From Mount Everest to Mark Sanchez

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2025/10/06

Gary and Shannon start hour two climbing through the headlines, and they cover the more than 200 hikers stranded amid a blizzard on Mount Everest. They then pivot to a Deputy White House advisor’s leaked texts suggesting the 82nd Airborne should be deployed to Portland, though Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prefers the National Guard. From global tension to local luxury, they unpack the LA Times feature on the “Bunker Mirage,” a lavish underground playground for SoCal’s ultra-rich.Later, they

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28:50

Gary’s Getting a Piercing?!

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2025/10/06

Gary and Shannon kick off the hour with #SwampWatch, breaking down the stalled government shutdown on day six and a revealing new poll showing that voters under 50 are the least likely to support a female president. Then, Gary officially “retires” the word Fujiwara after the much-hyped storm fizzled out. Then they shift gears to Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl and its box office–topping companion film, debating whether fans really wanted a love album over another breakup

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29:25

That's a Bad Look for A Nice Guy...

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2025/10/06

Gary and Shannon close out the show with a packed final hour. Shannon’s still pushing for Gary to celebrate the show’s 10-year anniversary with a piercing before diving into #WhatsHappening: from TMZ leaking footage of Mark Sanchez’s altercation to Dodgers playoff updates, Ghislaine Maxwell’s denied appeal, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking box-office weekend, and Governor Newsom facing pressure to crack down on SoCal’s copper thefts.Then it’s #GaSFantasy4Play as the pair review their NFL week 5 picks

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