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HOUR 1 (09/29) - Three years without playing a game, and suddenly he’s the guy his team needs. Gary & Shannon discuss a 38-year-old quarterback’s unlikely comeback, then turn to Lindsay Clancy’s return to court and her defense’s push to have the case dismissed. Plus, can America.gov use AI to untangle federal bureaucracy? And a look at men who cheat during pregnancy or after childbirth—because apparently becoming a father wasn’t enough responsibility to handle.
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HOUR 2 (09/29) - Could a newly identified John Doe help unlock the Tylenol murders? Gary & Shannon explore the possible connection, then tackle homelessness spending and why more shelter beds don’t necessarily mean a lasting solution. Karen Bass and Nithya Raman prepare to face questions about Israel, Gaza and local leadership at a mayoral forum. Plus, Heart of the Beast sparks a conversation about our bond with animals—and would your relationship survive someone reading your journal?
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HOUR 3 (09/29) - Seven victims, poisoned Tylenol and a mystery that changed America’s medicine cabinets. Gary & Shannon examine how identifying a man who died from cyanide poisoning in Idaho has opened a possible new lead in the 1982 Tylenol murders—and what investigators still need to establish before connecting him to the killings. Plus, MLB playoff talk, the latest weather developments and Jack Smith’s defense of the Trump investigation spark a discussion about government accountability.
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HOUR 1 (09/28) - The gang’s back together! Gary returns with stories from a Texas ranch—including fresh eggs, exotic animals and a visit to Joe Rogan’s comedy club—while Shannon returns from Buffalo with a growing list of Chargers-related disappointments. Amy King joins to talk about going Over the Edge for Union Rescue Mission, plus storm trouble on both coasts and the terror investigation near RAF Fairford.
In #TerrorInTheSkies, a smoky Delta cabin forces an unexpected stop in Portugal, listeners guess Gary’s airport celebrity sighting, and his wife helps handle a very messy landing.
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HOUR 2 (09/28) - Shannon’s Chargers misery follows her home from Buffalo, but Gary has something to look forward to: Friday’s live broadcast from the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach! Starship reaches orbit before cutting its mission short, and LA28’s financial transparency raises questions about what taxpayers could owe.
Shannon weighs Olympic excitement against traffic, crowds and ticket prices—then decides we’ve had enough bad news. Bring on the pandas! Panda diplomacy, a surprisingly short fertility window and some very ambitious mating habits take over the rest of the hour.
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HOUR 3 (09/28) - #WhatsHappening covers storm trouble, the L.A. mayor’s race, Starship and a wild sports weekend, while Shannon compares Buffalo’s football devotion with life in L.A. In #SwampWatch, Gary shares an attempted connection with a fellow traveler before the latest shakeup at the FBI. Then: are delivery apps, self-checkout and endless entertainment making life easier—and lonelier? Plus, minivans are making a comeback. Gary remembers his fondly, Shannon thinks Chris Merrill belongs behind the wheel of one, and practicality goes head-to-head with ego.
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Gary and Shannon rewind to one of our most in-demand social clips (back with FRESH CONTENT next week!) - They dive into the surprising trend of high school sweethearts reconnecting decades later, and why the fantasy often doesn't match reality. They explore how social media has erased the mystery of the past, why we tend to assume our classmates had life all figured out, and what really happens after those long-awaited reunions.
Plus, they discuss whether we're actually all that different from the people we were growing up, or if adulthood just makes us better at hiding it.
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HOUR 1 (09/24) - Shannon kicks off the show solo as President Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping for high-stakes talks, questioning the contrast between the administration’s warnings about communism and the red-carpet treatment in Washington.
Then, California’s governor’s race looks increasingly lopsided in the betting markets, and Shannon asks why everything from airline seats to streaming services now seems to come with another fee after you’ve already paid.
Plus, #TerrorInTheSkies after a United passenger says she was sent back to sit beside a man she had reported for sexual misconduct whilst starring at her (allegedly)!
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HOUR 2 (09/24) -Shannon talks with California Post reporter Jamie Paige about the L.A. mayor’s race, Mayor Karen Bass’ record on homelessness and the huge bloc of voters who remain undecided. Then, as weight-loss drugs reshape America, lawsuits raise questions about a rare vision condition linked to semaglutide — and apparently getting skinny may come with some fine print. Plus, Shannon wonders how much of our lives our devices are already recording as Meta pushes further into AI glasses, and POLITICO’s Tyler Katzenberger joins to explain why Americans across the political spectrum increasingly want AI development slowed down.
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HOUR 3 (09/24) -Shannon hits #WhatsHappening with President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a September nor’easter threatening the East Coast and another delay for the LAX People Mover. Then former NFL executive and agent Andrew Brandt joins to break down NFL contracts, guaranteed money and negotiating power, while sharing what makes Lambeau Field unlike anywhere else in sports. Plus, Chris Merrill joins Shannon for this week’s #Fantasy4Play.
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