Gary and Shannon kick off the Weekend Fix for 2026 by wandering into one of the most revealing topics there is: gambling habits. From betting on global politics and prediction markets to casino floors, penny slots, craps tables, and the thrill of chasing that one unforgettable win, they unpack why gambling hits people differently and why it is easier than ever to do it nonstop from your phone.

Along the way, the conversation turns personal with stories about lucky streaks, near misses, Vegas myths, and the moment you convince yourself you have cracked the code. They also explore how gambling addiction mirrors other forms of addiction and why the chase is often more powerful than the payout.

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Gary kicks off a solo Friday with overdue good news, California is officially drought-free for the first time in 25 years, but questions the record low snowfall totals.

He then breaks down the growing controversy over federal immigration-related shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, where recent use of force incidents by ICE and Border Patrol have sparked public outcry and complicated jurisdictional questions about who’s leading the investigations amid conflicting claims. 

NewsNation National Security Contributor Lt. Gen. Richard Newton joins to discuss the seizure of a fifth Venezuelan oil tanker and what it signals for global security and energy tensions.

Plus, a story first heard on The Gary and Shannon Show: NASA is moving forward with a rescue mission to bring astronauts home due to an undisclosed medical issue.

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Gary opens with the powerful Santa Ana winds moving through Southern California, why fire risk may be lower than expected, and what radiation fog is, and why it matters.

He then breaks down the accelerating media shift toward YouTube, explaining how younger audiences are consuming content, why even Netflix is now airing iHeartMedia podcasts, and how every platform is chasing the same viewers.

The hour continues with a look at Governor Gavin Newsom’s growing national profile, improving favorability numbers, and why California’s image, and “California Derangement Syndrome” — remains a major hurdle outside the state.

Gary wraps with the rise and decline of Sweetgreen, once a cultural status symbol now struggling as consumer tastes change.

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Gary opens #SwampWatch with breaking news from Minneapolis as new video surfaces in a deadly crash, identifying the officer involved and fueling escalating protests.

He then turns to Hollywood’s shifting standards after Julia Roberts says Pretty Woman wouldn’t be made today, debating with Board Wizard Elmer whether classic films still hold up in a modern era.

The hour wraps with the weekly Entertainment Report with Heather Brooker, covering celebrities’ Letterboxd habits, public judgment of personal viewing choices, and early Golden Globe buzz — including box office standouts and whether any movie has ever made Gary cry.

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Gary wraps up the show with a jam-packed final hour starting with What’s Happening, breaking down the most talked about and unexpected stories making headlines today.
Then it is time for Gas Fantasy 4 Play, this week’s Pick 6 edition. Gary, Shannon, Board Wizard Elmer, and producer Matt make their NFL Wild Card round picks, with a special assist from Gary’s dog Peter. You can see Peter’s picks over on Instagram at @GaryAndShannon.
The hour closes with Gary taking on a solo What You Learned via listener talk-backs and then the Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know, featuring stories you did not hear anywhere else this week, including the headline that says it all. A naked mermaid attacking a deputy.

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The show opens with Gary’s dog attempting to predict NFL Wild Card weekend, then quickly shifts to breaking news involving a fatal ICE shooting and the protests that followed. 
Gary & Shannon also discuss ongoing NFL coaching firings, Marco Rubio’s viral Dolphins tweet, how perspective shapes public reaction to video, Spencer Pratt running for mayor, and a new trend of young adults returning to cigarettes.

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Gary & Shannon break down the latest turn in the Reiner case after Alan Jackson exits and a public defender steps in, delaying the next hearing. They also discuss claims that Gen Z’s use of therapy language is being perceived as rude, the need for balance between boundaries and real-world community, updates from Governor Newsom’s on-going final State of the State address, and a developing NASA situation involving a potential medical evacuation from the space station.

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Gary & Shannon break down the biggest political stories driving the day in SwampWatch, including competing narratives around the Minneapolis ICE shooting, Vice President J.D. Vance’s remarks on Venezuela, and Governor Newsom’s State of the State address. 
The hour also explores the growing sober-curious movement, why fewer people are drinking, and how GLP-1 drugs may be accelerating the shift. Plus, tech reporter Marc Saltzman joins live from a packed CES in Las Vegas with standout gadgets and trends.

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Gary & Shannon continue their conversation with KFI’s Michael Monks on Governor Newsom’s State of the State address before shifting gears with stand-up comedian Dusty Slay, who talks about his upbringing, sobriety, and his laid-back approach to comedy. The hour wraps with Strange Science, including why jellyfish don’t have brains and new research linking lack-of reproduction to lifespan in mammals.

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Gary & Shannon kick off the show with a wild mix of breaking news, from a corn spill (definitely not a porn spill) shutting down the 10 Freeway, to major updates in the Reiner case as high-powered attorney Alan Jackson exits and Nick Reiner heads to court. 
The conversation widens to global stakes as the U.S. seizes a Venezuelan oil tanker, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump’s strategy under the microscope. 
Plus, journalist and bestselling author Jacob Soboroff joins the show to discuss his new book, Firestorm, and what he calls a “new age of disaster.” 
The hour wraps with sports shakeups, including John Harbaugh’s firing after 18 years with the Ravens and a trademark snag threatening the A’s move to Las Vegas.

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