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Gary and Shannon cover Zuckerberg taking the stand in the landmark tech trial, breaking down how the defense is trying to make him unlikeable and whether his media training will backfire with the jury. Then TMZ's self-imposed gag order on the Guthrie case is already over with another ransom note, and the FBI is now in contact with Mexican law enforcement, raising questions about why that didn't happen sooner. Millennials melted their brains with screens but their Gen Alpha kids want the analog life, buying CDs and reading graphic novels, though Shannon points out the income disparity behind early smartphone access. Mayor Bass calls for Casey Wasserman to step down over Epstein ties and Angelenos fire back. Plus, new ADP data shows the pay bump for switching jobs has shrunk to just 1.9% over staying put.
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Gary and Shannon open with the shocking story of 9 skiers still missing after an avalanche, with backcountry outfitter Blackbird facing heavy criticism for pushing forward despite weather warnings. Then the Stephen Colbert vs. CBS saga gets messier as it turns out CBS never even confirmed telling Colbert what he claimed on the show, raising questions about FCC equal time rules and whether this is all just promo for his next project. Major update in the Nancy Guthrie case: the family is fully cleared as suspects, and TMZ reveals a strategic decision to stop reporting on certain tips so they don't tip off the kidnapper. The FBI is in regular contact with TMZ on both tips and an unverified ransom note. Plus, a NASA scientist says there's no way to stop thousands of city-killing asteroids, and a conversation about the penis fish that had iHeart legal running down to the studio.
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Gary and Shannon kick off an early #WhatsHappening now that Hour 4 is gone, leading with President Trump threatening the death penalty for Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper. Plus, Shia LaBeouf got arrested, China's showcasing humanoid robots for the New Year, and Stephen Colbert had a take on government censorship. Then a 3.6 magnitude earthquake hits near Riverside County mid-show. SwampWatch covers US and Iran tensions at the coast, Russia and Ukraine talks going nowhere, Newsom comparing federal troops to Nazi secret police, Jesse Jackson's passing at 84, and continued Epstein file resignations. For #TrueCrimeTuesday, breaking news on the glove DNA in the Guthrie case and the latest on the ransom note writer, plus the Netflix trending show about Lucy Letby.
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Gary and Shannon dig into the landmark California tech trial ahead of Zuckerberg taking the stand tomorrow. They revisit those grieving parents who confronted him on Capitol Hill thinking they'd made an impact, only for the product to get more addictive. Will Zuckerberg being a father himself make any difference this time? Then, Larchmont's quiet family streets have a prostitution problem, complete with used condoms and Shannon asking what hookers even wear in 2026. Gary updates on his "neighborhood militia" and Valley Glen residents fighting crime while getting pushback from local government. Plus, breaking news: the DNA-tested glove in the Nancy Guthrie case came back with no match in the CODIS system.
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Gary and Shannon kick off their brand new 3-hour show as Monks & Merrill take over the 12pm hour on KFI. They celebrate the new lineup but land on an odd coincidence: Tim Conway Jr. getting an hour and Jesse Jackson's passing, connecting it to Conway's long-running bit "What The Hell Did Jesse Jackson Say?”
They play audio of talking with Reverend Jackson from over 10 years ago, including Gary asking him to give a "ding dong" for Tim Conway Jr. Then, the rainstorm aftermath with wild flooding images and another round expected Thursday.
US and Iran tensions are escalating with questions about what President Trump might do next.
Plus, travel is officially becoming a luxury as the average US hotel rate jumped from $100 to $162 in just five years, and Shannon says rough travel is a game for the youth.
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Gary and Shannon close out their final Hour 4 ever as a ground stop hits LAX from thunderstorms. Gary reminds listeners about the 10 year anniversary party on Saturday March 7th, with registration open through the end of the week.
Shannon gives a heartfelt thank you to the audience that carried what was once the highest rated hour on KFI. Gary has AI write an obituary for the hour and it's scarily accurate from a minimal prompt, tying back to Matt Shumer's warning that AI is more revolutionary than we're ready for.
They squeeze in a belated #WhatsHappening with a shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink, new developments in the Nancy Guthrie case, a GoFundMe to crowdsource ransom money, RIP Robert Duvall, and an emergency Apple update you might need right now. Then listeners call in to share what the show has meant to them over the years.
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Shannon drops another Herbert Hoover fun fact before SwampWatch takes on Newsom's climate deal with the UK and the very important question of what's open on President's Day (spoiler: fast food is the #1 concern). Then Gary and Shannon dive into Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang as they try to figure out what "mogged" and "maxxing" means, and Elmer suggests "look maxxing" Gary's cheeks. The heaviest rain of the storm rolls in as iPhone warnings go off across SoCal. Plus, a #Wellness check on intermittent fasting, and a new study says worrying about your health as you age can actually make you age faster.
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Gary and Shannon keep the President's Day fun facts rolling with Herbert Hoover and George Washington, including why Washington refused any title but "Mr. President." Then breaking news hits: Robert Duvall has passed away. They also dig into the latest from the big tech trial with Zuckerberg set to testify tomorrow. A weather alert interrupts the show with strong thunderstorms headed for SoCal, wind gusts up to 55mph, and the possibility of a brief tornado from Long Beach northward. Plus, Shannon had a dream about her dental cleaning that she says is proof she needs to get out more, and the Olympics deliver weirdness including a condom shortage in the village and Jake Paul's fiancée winning speed skating gold.
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Gary and Shannon open the show as a storm rolls through LA with evacuations set for 10am in the Palisades and Altadena burn scar areas. Then it gets emotional as they face the reality of losing their 12pm hour after 10 years and one month, with Monks & Merrill taking over tomorrow.
Shannon says Gary has to shed it with the snake as the Year of the Fire Horse begins tomorrow. She also recaps moments from Friday's funeral that caused her to miss the show. Plus, new developments in the Nancy Guthrie case with DNA results imminent, Gary's weekend movie marathon including Crime 101 and The Rip, Wuthering Heights dominating the box office, and Shannon's firsthand report on Southwest's new boarding system where nobody knows what a "stantion" is and everyone's still lining up like cattle.
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Gary & Shannon pull back the curtain on a pre-recorded Weekend Fix, kicking off with Gary's Ring camera distraction and a group text about neighborhood mailbox break-ins that leads to the question: what are you even stealing from USPS in 2026? Then, the big news: KFI is shaking up the schedule with a new 12p-3p show, Monks & Merrill. Shannon admits she doesn't know Merrill well, but vouches for the incredible Michael Monks, and they break down what it takes to go from reporter mode to full-on host mode (spoiler: it's exhausting). The schedule shift also means some beloved segments are on the chopping block. Whatcha Watchin' Wednesday, Strange Science, Motivational Monday... all under review. Plus, Gary's new Schitt's Creek journey, the possibility of News Nuggets moving to weekends, and their honest take on the communication (or lack thereof) around the announcement.
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