Gary and Shannon

#SWAMPWATCH / WELLNESS – Operation Influence / Rise of the LAT relationship / Matcha lovers turn against each other. Gary and Shannon try Macha for the first time.

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#WHATSHAPPENING – #TCT – Tequila, Drugs and Torture: The Spending Binge of Two Crypto Bros That Ended Behind Bars.

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Gary and Shannon discuss how quickly the year has passed and how the weekend seemed to fly by. Gary explains why he is out of the office today. Trump recently stated that he now "loves" Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle advertisement after discovering that she is a registered Republican. Additionally, there's a conversation about Reddit, which is considered one of the last thriving remnants of the old web. The question arises: can it survive the impact of AI?

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Gavin Newsom is considering calling for a special election to allow California voters to decide on new congressional maps. Meanwhile, Democrats have fled Texas to block a Republican redistricting plan that is backed by Trump. The race for California governor has become uncertain following the exit of Kamala Harris, as there is "no obvious front-runner." Additionally, Erik Menendez has returned to prison after being hospitalized and undergoing surgery for kidney stones. Lastly, what was once thought to be just a rumor, LA's secret celebrity tunnel, has been confirmed as workers have discovered it.

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#SWAMPWATCH – Trump is expected to announce replacements for positions at the Federal Reserve and the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the coming days. There is also a discussion about whether Disney remains magical in the age of AI. AI tools are being used to assist in writing obituaries, while prominent figures are influencing some individuals to decline highly lucrative offers from Silicon Valley. Additionally, a Library of Things allows cardholders to come in for a book and leave with musical instruments, providing opportunities to try, learn, and create.

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#WHATSHAPPENING – A brush fire is burning north of Big Bear Lake. Eight people were shot after a party was shut down in Los Angeles, resulting in two deaths. The Gifford Fire has burned over 65,000 acres in Southern California. The New York Post plans to launch the California Post newspaper in Los Angeles. "Victim 3" is requesting a judge to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail. An illegal migrant who escaped with the help of anti-ICE activists has been recaptured while wearing a $1,700 Louis Vuitton T-shirt. Las Vegas is facing a downturn as tourism declines, which some attribute to California's influence. A large great white shark has been spotted near Santa Monica. A zoo in Denmark is asking the public to donate unwanted small pets or horses to feed captive predators. There are specific rules for watching R-rated movies on flights. Longevity firms are encouraging Montana to become a hub for biohacking and experimental treatments.

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Shannon takes us behind the scenes of her sideline gig with the Chargers: how it started, how it’s going, and how many football players she’s accidentally walked in on. From her humble beginnings as “Mike at the end of the bar” to chatting with Hall of Famers, Shannon shares her favorite moments, sideline superstitions, and the powerful stories that make football more than just yards and touchdowns.

Spoiler: Canton, Ohio was freezing... in July.

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Dow Falls After Trump Tariff Blitz and Weak Jobs Report. Stephen Colbert needles Kamala Harris after she fails to answer simple question. Name the GAS Lego cat!

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GAS crew tries to come up with a name for the lego cat Shannon is building. Trump administration cuts UCLA research funds. Mayor Karen Bass denies link between homeless encampment cleanup and upcoming LA sporting events. Stingray injuries spike at popular Southern California beach.

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#SWAMPWATCH – Ghislaine Maxwell moved to federal prison camp in Texas. ‘Combat Cocktail’: How America Overmedicates Veterans. Would You Pay $13,000 to Rid Your Blood of Microplastics? This new procedure could be revolutionary.

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