Gary and Shannon

Shannon and Andy open the hour tackling LA County’s growing pothole problem and why it has become a symbol of city dysfunction.

Michael Monks joins to break down a potential ballot measure that could raise sales taxes to fund fire departments, sparking a wider conversation about taxes, leadership, and why Southern California’s safety reputation lags behind other major cities.

The hour continues with Wall Street Journal reporter Dean Seal, who shares what he learned talking to travelers about dressing better at airports, the decline of the jet-setter era, and how flying culture has changed. The hour wraps with listener talkbacks and reactions.

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Shannon and Andy kick off #SwampWatch with the day’s most urgent political headlines, including unrest in Minneapolis, President Trump’s renewed Insurrection Act threats, and growing Republican resistance to using military force to pursue Greenland. 
The hour then lightens with a conversation about the return of the Tea app and modern dating disasters, including Andy sharing one of his first LA dating stories. 
#TechTalk follows with Marc Saltzman breaking down CES standouts like robots and AI accessories, plus a Snowmageddon update from Toronto. 

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Shannon closes the show with What’s Happening, breaking down a widening college basketball gambling scandal, new clarity around yesterday’s Verizon outage, and a New York City housing official going viral after comments about socialized housing.
The hour continues with KFI’s Heather Brooker analyzing Ne-Yo’s unconventional relationship setup following his appearance on the Sherri Shepherd Show. 
Then it is time for Strange Science as Shannon dives into the world of mer-people and why identifying as a mermaid is gaining attention. The show wraps with breaking news involving Nick Reiner’s past involuntary mental health conservatorship and listener talk backs to close out the day.

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Shannon opens the show with guest host KTLA’s Andy Riesmeyer, jumping from Owl City to Chargers frustration after a scoreless performance. Andy talks about settling into his Sunday show on KFI before Michael Monks checks in with updates on Greenland and what the White House’s rhetoric could mean.

The hour continues with KFI’s Amy King, whose interest in a former Space Force general leads into a discussion about NASA’s early return of astronauts due to an undisclosed medical issue.

They wrap with Terror in the Skies, reacting to a shocking Air Canada incident involving a ground crew member trapped in a cargo hold and Shannon’s reflections on flying with the Chargers as a team reporter.

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With Gary away at MLB Fantasy Camp, Shannon and Andy open the hour talking adult camps that let men relive childhood dreams, how those experiences build instant community, and why making friends as an adult is harder than it looks.

The hour continues with Bobby Livingston of RR Auction, who joins the show to talk about rare Steve Jobs and Apple memorabilia heading to auction.

They wrap on a lighter note with an unexpectedly revealing conversation about sleep habits, including who sleeps naked and why the talkbacks took the discussion further than anyone anticipated.

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Shannon and Andy open the hour with #SwampWatch, first reacting to reports of a Verizon outage and concerns about whether a wider telecom disruption could be coming, before shifting into the day’s biggest political headlines.
The hour then turns to #Parenting as Justin Worsham joins the show, rainbow hair and all, to talk about scaling back school commitments, finding space for creativity in a world of constant stimulation, and how living in an age of instant gratification can create its own kind of manufactured anxiety.

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Shannon and Andy open the hour with #WhatsHappening, breaking down the biggest stories of the day. They cover nationwide outages affecting major wireless carriers, escalating protests in Minneapolis following an ICE shooting, new legal developments tied to that case, rising tensions with Iran, Saks Fifth Avenue filing for bankruptcy, and Zoe Saldaña becoming the highest grossing actress of all time.
The hour continues with discussion around Alan Jackson’s recent comments, how radio shows now think of themselves as podcasts first, and listener talk backs about sleep attire, including Debra Mark’s earthquake ready approach to sleeping in Southern California. They wrap the show with #WhatchaWatchinWednesday as Andy and Shannon share what they are currently watching, from Euphoria to Netflix’s number one series His & Hers.

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With Gary out, Michael Monks fills in and opens the show with a firsthand look at back-to-school traffic chaos after barely making it to the studio. He and Shannon debate whether Metro can actually beat driving and the added stress of commuting in a news vehicle.

The hour lightens with Shannon praising Board Wizard Elmer’s meditation tapes before turning to politics, as she and Monks break down Governor Gavin Newsom’s opposition to a proposed wealth tax and what it signals about his economic stance.

The show wraps with marriage and family therapist Caitlin Harrison, who explains how romance novels and BookTok culture are being used as tools for emotional connection and intimacy.

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Shannon and Michael open with controversy after an LA County Sheriff’s deputy’s Starbucks cup — marked with a pig drawing — led to an employee’s firing, followed by a discussion of the county’s push for so-called ICE- free zones and what that could actually mean.

They’re joined by author and professor Maryellen MacDonald to discuss her book More Than Words and the real-world consequences of Gen Z avoiding verbal communication, from job searches to everyday interactions. The conversation explores how social anxiety has grown beyond shyness and why face-to-face contact now feels daunting for many young adults.

The hour also includes Shannon’s brief sports therapy after a Chargers loss, reflections on social anxiety across generations, and practical advice from Michael’s teaching experience. They wrap with a lighter moment reacting to a Wall Street Journal story about parents going broke over their kids’ sushi habits — and the ease of judging parenting choices from the outside.

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Michael and Shannon open with KFI anchor Debra Mark, who shares back-to-school traffic insights, tips from traffic reporter Will Kolshriver, and what she’s currently watching.

A delayed #SwampWatch follows with the day’s political headlines, including talk of a potential U.S. move involving Greenland, before breaking sports news interrupts with word that Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is parting ways with the team.

The hour shifts to a debate over bumper music and the show Heated Rivalry, questioning its realism while laughing at its unexpected cultural impact — including the rise of “hockey butts.”

They wrap with Terror in the Skies, breaking down the growing complications of flying with service animals and why traveling with a dog is anything but simple.

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