Gary and Shannon

Gary and Shannon kick off the show celebrating the birthday of KFI’s own board wizard, Elmer: complete with a homemade cake from Shannon! From there, things turn from sweet to serious as they discuss the White House’s new gold makeover and how the ongoing government shutdown is grounding flights nationwide, even causing rare delays at smaller airports like Burbank.The conversation shifts to Sacramento, where a medical helicopter crashed onto Highway 50, leaving three people critically injured but miraculously no fatalities. Gary and Shannon also play highlights from President Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark J. Carney before defending themselves against accusations of being “fake” Dodger fans.They wrap the hour with a Washington Post deep dive into TikTok’s dangerously effective algorithm, and how the app is engineered to keep users glued to their screens.

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Gary and Shannon kick off Hour 2 breaking down the LA Times investigation into how LA County failed during the January fires, and why the same mistakes have played out for years despite repeated warnings. Then they cover a shocking story out of South Lake Tahoe, where the city’s mayor admitted to embezzling church funds following a suicide attempt.The chaos doesn’t stop there though: a near miss from an asteroid that came within 265 miles of Earth sparks debate about planetary defense and pure luck. Gary and Shannon also unpack the bizarre case of a former LA Deputy Mayor sentenced to probation after calling in a fake bomb threat.Finally, they wrap with #PourSomeGaSOn…Sports, recapping Monday Night Football, the Dodgers’ latest outing, and the NFLPA investigation into the Arizona Cardinals coach.

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Gary and Shannon celebrate board wizard Elmer’s birthday in true KFI fashion, with cake, chaos, and a listener-sent version of “Elmer’s Tune.”Then, in today’s #SwampWatch, they break down President Trump’s meeting with Canada’s Prime Minister and the controversy surrounding Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones’ violent texts. Plus, Taylor Swift says “no thanks” to the Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny gets Trump’s attention (sort of), and American Airlines makes a surprising boarding change that could actually speed things up.

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Gary and Shannon kick off the hour diving into today’s biggest stories: a miraculous survival after a medical helicopter crash on Highway 50, Trump distancing himself from Ghislaine Maxwell and Diddy, and gold hitting a record-breaking $4,000 per ounce.Then, as storms Jerry and Priscilla swirl in the Atlantic, Gary gets one last chance to drop his favorite phrase—“the Fujiwara effect.”Later, Atlantic writer Spencer Kornhaber joins the show to unpack his viral piece “Taylor Swift’s Fairy Tale Is Over” and what her new album says about the pop icon’s next chapter. Finally, Gary and Shannon close out the day with #TrueCrimeTuesday, diving into Ryan Murphy’s chilling new Monsters series about serial killer Ed Gein.

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Gary and Shannon open the show breaking down Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of Showgirl and its viral track “Wood.” Shannon insists Gary’s not the target demo, while Gary admits he’s listening anyway to keep up with the zeitgeist.The conversation shifts to former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez, who’s facing a level 5 felony after attacking a delivery driver, an incident allegedly caught on video. Then, they analyze a major court ruling blocking the federal deployment of National Guard troops and discuss the Supreme Court’s new term, including its rejection of Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal and her legal team’s push for presidential clemency. Finally, Gary and Shannon unpack the latest developments in the Gaza-Israel ceasefire talks and the Trump administration’s ongoing push for peace in the Middle East.

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Gary and Shannon start hour two climbing through the headlines, and they cover the more than 200 hikers stranded amid a blizzard on Mount Everest. They then pivot to a Deputy White House advisor’s leaked texts suggesting the 82nd Airborne should be deployed to Portland, though Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prefers the National Guard. From global tension to local luxury, they unpack the LA Times feature on the “Bunker Mirage,” a lavish underground playground for SoCal’s ultra-rich.Later, they spotlight the soon-to-open Hard Rock Casino Tejon, boasting a gaming floor larger than Caesars Palace. And then things get personal when Gary overshares about his morning shower and the bathroom window before shifting to the night sky’s super moon and the hypnotic scroll of TikTok.The hour wraps with KLAC’s Fred Roggin joining the show to weigh in on the Mark Sanchez assault case, questioning if the former QB’s broadcasting career can survive the fallout.

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Gary and Shannon kick off the hour with #SwampWatch, breaking down the stalled government shutdown on day six and a revealing new poll showing that voters under 50 are the least likely to support a female president. Then, Gary officially “retires” the word Fujiwara after the much-hyped storm fizzled out. Then they shift gears to Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl and its box office–topping companion film, debating whether fans really wanted a love album over another breakup banger.Later, Gary and Shannon celebrate a big Dodgers win and the Mariners’ first playoff victory since 2000 before diving into a debate on Gary getting a piercing to mark the show’s 10-year anniversary.They unpack the latest piercing trend, the “canyon piercing,” its Cardi B connection, and whether it’s worth the pain. The show wraps with Animal Time, featuring the recovery of one of the stolen hawks from SoFi Stadium and a heartwarming story of a dog found 2,000 miles from its Northern California home months after disappearing.

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Gary and Shannon close out the show with a packed final hour. Shannon’s still pushing for Gary to celebrate the show’s 10-year anniversary with a piercing before diving into #WhatsHappening: from TMZ leaking footage of Mark Sanchez’s altercation to Dodgers playoff updates, Ghislaine Maxwell’s denied appeal, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking box-office weekend, and Governor Newsom facing pressure to crack down on SoCal’s copper thefts.Then it’s #GaSFantasy4Play as the pair review their NFL week 5 picks before pivoting to weather updates on Tropical Storm Jerry and rescue efforts for 200 hikers stranded on Mount Everest. They wrap the hour with a #MotivationMonday clip from Friday Night Lights and an intriguing discussion on “quiet cracking” the new counterpart to quiet quitting.

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