Gary and Shannon

Gary and Shannon shift from the #Swamp to the cell block for #TrueCrimeTuesday. We dive into the "Deadpool Killer" phenomenon and the disturbing new docu-series Handsome Devil.

• #WhatsHappening: Solar storms, Beckham family feuds, and the President’s surprise appearance in the briefing room.

• The Deadpool Killer: Why are women flooding a double-murderer’s prison inbox with raunchy requests to have his baby?

• Prison Video Leaks: Analyzing the "doctored" claims and the bizarre reality of groupies falling for a cold-blooded killer.

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Gary returns to the studio and breaks down his trip to baseball fantasy camp, from traveling while watching the 49ers and Eagles to stepping into the locker rooms and facilities of the San Diego Giants. He explains what fantasy camp actually involves. Shannon presses him on how competitive he really was and why a compliment from Giants great J.T. Snow made the experience a win.
The hour turns emotional as Shannon reflects on the end of the 49ers season and the cycle of hope and heartbreak that comes with playoff losses. Gary connects that feeling to the psychology of gambling and believing in comebacks before the hour wraps with listener talk backs and a debate about tipping culture, including whether hotel housekeeping should always be tipped.

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Gary and Shannon dive headfirst into a surprisingly heated debate over whether hotel housekeeping should always be tipped, with listeners calling out Gary for knowing the etiquette and still choosing not to do it. Shannon presses him on why he keeps waffling, while Gary argues it is cultural, tied to visibility, and increasingly complicated by tipping expectations everywhere you turn.
The conversation expands into Governor Gavin Newsom’s shifting political tone as he eyes a presidential run, including whether his social media presence is being driven more by activists than authenticity. 
The hour circles back to tipping as Board Wizard Elmer weighs in, listener talk backs roll in, and Shannon ultimately concedes there may be rare exceptions, while still arguing that hard working hotel staff should not be the ones paying the price for a broken tipping system. 

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Gary and Shannon open #SwampWatch with the day’s political headlines, including President Trump and Governor Newsom appearing in Davos, Newsom’s continued moderation as he moves closer to a presidential run, and Trump’s comments involving Greenland and the Nobel Peace Prize.
The hour then shifts to culture, as they break down how Gen Z is reshaping drinking habits, from fewer keg parties to the rise of GLP-1 drugs reducing interest in alcohol. The conversation widens to Matt Damon’s take on how streaming has changed movies and audience attention before wrapping with listener talk backs and a discussion on whether higher education and MBAs still deliver the return they once promised.

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Shannon opens the hour reacting to the NFL’s wild season as coaching firings continue, markets respond to President Trump’s tariff threats, and major global headlines break from around the world.
The conversation shifts to NFL divisional round drama, unexpected sick days, and Shannon’s emotional 49ers experience before Gary shares his cold plunge experiment, and a motivational reflection tied to J.T. Snow and the 2002 World Series. 
The show wraps with one of the strangest stories of the day, a killer elephant in India that has left more than 20 people dead.

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Shannon opens the show with breaking developments in the Nick Reiner case, explaining how his prior mental health conservatorship could shape an insanity defense and why it differs from other high-profile cases.
The hour’s focus is a conversation with tech journalist and Waveform Podcast co-host David Imel from the MKBHD universe, who joins the show to break down Apple’s new deal with Google and what it means for your iPhone. David explains how a Google infused Siri could change the user experience, what Apple is signaling about the future of AI, and what users should realistically expect next. 
The hour also includes updates from Minneapolis and a look at Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s evolving strategy.

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 Shannon and Michael discuss why so many people are leaving Los Angeles, breaking down the entertainment industry slowdown, the cost of living, and how difficult the city can be if you do not have money, with Michael reflecting on his own experience arriving as a transplant.
The hour continues with NewsNation’s Lt. Gen. Richard Newton on protests in Iran and what U.S. support may actually mean, followed by AM570’s Matt “Money” Smith breaking down the college basketball betting scandal. They close with a conversation about stay at home sons, rising rent, and why leaving home can make you realize how good you once had it.

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Shannon and Michael open with #SwampWatch and then play listener talk backs and respond to audience critiques.
The hour’s focus is Your Weekend Entertainment Report with KFI’s Heather Brooker, who breaks down Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s new Netflix deal that rewards success, previews a new Jodie Foster film where she speaks French (it has subtitles), and sparring ensues as Heather and Michael trade jabs to close out the hour, with Shannon as referee. 

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Michael and Shannon open the final hour with #What’sHappening, breaking down the day’s top stories including new details about Nick Reiner’s past conservatorship, unrest in Minneapolis, and the Dodgers landing Kyle Tucker.

The hour continues with our NFL #Fantasy4Play as Shannon makes her picks for which four teams advance in the NFL divisional round. 
They close things out with Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know, featuring stories you probably missed, and What I Learned as listeners share their takeaways from the week.

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Shannon opens the show with returning guest host KTLA’s Andy Riesmeyer, bouncing from sleep experiments and thermostat politics to watching Euphoria for the first time and having an unexpected cultural realization.
The hour continues with The Hill’s Julia Manchester on President Trump’s renewed Insurrection Act threats, followed by updates on NASA astronauts, rising grocery prices, a college basketball betting scandal, and the surprising moment Shannon and Andy become fans of the Jiangsu Dragons.

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