Gary and Shannon

HOUR 1 (07/14) – Shannon and Andy Riesmeyer break down President Trump's latest comments on Lindsey Graham, inflation, and the Strait of Hormuz before discussing renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran, why grocery prices never seem to come back down, and the shocking price of chicken thighs. They also debate whether Americans are turning their cars into their new dining rooms, take listener talkbacks on eating behind the wheel, and rank the most popular car meals by generation.

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HOUR 2 (07/14) – Shannon and Andy discuss California's dangerous heat, wildfire risk, and whether concerns over the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak are being overblown before diving into the rise of prediction markets like Kalshi and whether they've accelerated gambling addiction among younger adults.
They also examine the latest findings in the nationwide foodborne illness investigation, debate whether Mitch McConnell covered up a Vineyard Vines logo, and wrap up with an update on the Ryanair window blowout, United's new aircraft seating design, and Larry David's upcoming comedy series.

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HOUR 3 (07/14) – Shannon and Andy recap the day's biggest headlines, including the latest inflation numbers, an upcoming solar eclipse, World Cup action, and the appointment of Lindsey Graham's sister to temporarily fill his U.S. Senate seat. They also discuss the remarkable family story behind her appointment, examine how the Republican Party has evolved in recent years, cover a Las Vegas murder case that came to an unexpected end nearly two decades later, and wrap up the show with listener talkbacks and plenty of on-air corrections and unknowingly left-on phones after conversations have ended. 

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HOUR 1 (07/13) – Shannon welcomes KTLA’s Andy Riesmeyer in for Gary and kicks off the show with a story about a bear encounter that spirals into jokes about wildlife "unionizing," awkward greetings, and why Andy recoils from being touched.
Then, they react to the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham while Mitch McConnell resurfaces publicly after weeks in the hospital, speak with The Hill's Joe Khalil about the race to fill Graham's influential Senate seat, break down renewed U.S.-Iran strikes before an earthquake interrupts the conversation live on-air, and wrap with the bizarre case of a Pennsylvania woman accused of repeatedly breaking into her ex's house with wine and dessert, leading to a debate about dating apps, hair, and radio hygiene.

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HOUR 2 (07/13) - Shannon and Andy Riesmeyer discuss Southern California's incoming weather before diving into growing questions surrounding Mayor Karen Bass, Gov. Gavin Newsom, and the fallout from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. They examine allegations involving Lineage Logistics, criticism from a California sheriff over the state's crime policies, renewed scrutiny of Newsom's no-bid Baby2Baby diaper contract, and finish the hour with listener talkbacks about unhinged exes, questionable dating stories, and one memorable "salad in town" call.

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HOUR 3 (07/13) – Shannon and Andy Riesmeyer recap the day's biggest headlines, including the latest on Lindsey Graham's replacement, Mitch McConnell's health, escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, and the bison attack that sent a man flying.
They also debate deodorants, clinical-strength antiperspirants, and the marketing behind them before wrapping the show with an entertaining conversation about Costco, why Shannon refuses to shop there, the unwritten rules of free samples, and the psychology behind warehouse shopping.

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Gary & Shannon unpack why we're so tempted to romanticize old relationships, how nostalgia tricks us into remembering only the good times, and whether "the one that got away" really exists.
Along the way, Gary reveals whether he was ever someone's missed opportunity, Shannon offers a refreshing take on competitive dating, and the conversation turns into an honest look at moving forward instead of looking back.

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HOUR 1 (07/10) - Gary & Shannon kick off the show with the latest on Mitch McConnell after new video shows him being loaded into an ambulance following last month's apparent cardiac arrest.
The conversation then shifts to a fiery Boyle Heights town hall where residents shouted down Mayor Karen Bass over the warehouse cleanup as firefighters battled multiple Southern California wildfires.
The show also covers the collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire after a fresh exchange of attacks, the race to replace Graham Platner as Maine Democrats search for a new Senate candidate, and a special #TerrorInTheSkies featuring a Ryanair passenger who was nearly sucked out of a cabin window after it reportedly dislodged shortly after takeoff.

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HOUR 2 (07/10) - Gary & Shannon discuss Southern California's first monsoon storms of the season, the threat of dry lightning as wildfire danger remains elevated, and LAUSD's deadline to fix its budget.
They also cover the chaotic scene at a San Diego beach where two sea lions sent beachgoers scrambling during pupping season. Heather Brooker joins for this week's #EntertainmentReport to break down the latest box office releases, including the live-action Moana, Evil Dead Burn, buzz surrounding next week's debut of The Hawk, and why Danny McBride is now a New York Times bestselling author.

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HOUR 3 (07/10) - Gary & Shannon cover today's biggest stories during #WhatsHappening, including the growing race to replace Graham Platner in Maine, fallout from the contentious Boyle Heights town hall, tonight's planned SpaceX Falcon 9 launch, Huntington Beach's "End of Summer Party," and the mysterious spread of the Cyclospora parasite.
During #SwampWatch, they discuss Platner's looming resignation deadline, newly released video involving Mitch McConnell following last month's medical emergency, and newly released Pentagon files related to UFOs.
The week wraps up with #NNNYNTK (Nine News Nuggets You Need To Know) featuring Berlin drug dealers mailing free samples, a DoorDash driver's shocking encounter with an indecent customer, a robber whose own truck was stolen mid-crime, and other bizarre stories you probably missed.

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