Gary And Shannon

A suspected terror attack in Michigan may have been stopped — we break down the details and what investigators are revealing. Prince Andrew resurfaces in the news, the job market might actually be punishing people with too much experience, and we debate whether Daylight Saving Time is turning everyone soft. Buckle up — we’re starting spicy.

Fire crews are told to stand down at the Palisades fire site — we explain why and what it means for containment. Then: Whip Around — why is Gary in his moody mood today? Plus, Heather Brooker joins us for back-to-back entertainment hits, including her top horror movie recommendations and the biggest pop-culture stories of the week.

It’s #SWAMPWATCH as we dig into Washington drama and the growing impacts of the government shutdown — especially at airports. In today’s Terror in the Skies segment, we cover lost laptops, security delays, and experts sounding off on whether you should just avoid flying right now. We wrap with new developments in the case of the missing San Bernardino girl.

In What's Happening: wild weather snap-freezing parts of the country, a strike by USC nurses, a McDonald’s penny shortage, candy bar debates, MTV canceling shows, and a troop of new monkeys arriving at the LA Zoo. Plus GaS Fantasy 4 Play and everything you need to know before the day wraps in What You Learned and Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know.

Gary and Shannon put their partnership to the test — What would life be like without each other? Who would be the official replacement?  Shannon also looks back on her time covering the Occupy protests at City Hall and the not-so-glamorous side of field reporting. Plus, we look back at another packed and successful News & Brews at BJ’s in West Covina — great crowd, great conversations, and yes, great beer. Cheers to everyone who came out!

Dodgers/Blue Jays updates. Trump says “fire up the nukes”.  Louve update: More arrests. R.I.P. KIT-KAT the russian cat.

Teen boys and AI love. Affordable Living in America. CA museum robbed. Sydney Sweeney outfit.

#SWAMPWATCH – America’s Fave Apple; Total Nightmare! How much exercise? Animal activist steals chickens

#WHATSHAPPENING / Manager Ryan Lopez, discussing Bj’s Newest P-I-Z-Z-A! #StrangeScience: updates on 3i atlas.

This week on Gary and Shannon, the show hits full swing as Tim Cates joins to break down the World Series—key plays, wild predictions, and what to expect heading into the final games. Then, Gary dives into the West Covina feud that’s got the whole town talking, and Shannon breaks down the latest on Hurricane Melissa, now threatening Jamaica and Cuba with torrential winds and flooding. And if that’s not enough chaos, the animal kingdom’s gone rogue! From bear attacks in Japan to monkeys carrying Covid and herpes, we cover the bizarre stories that prove nature always has the last word. All that, plus 3i/Atlas updates

This week, Gary and Shannon dive into the controversy over a Los Angeles public official landing a $2-million golden parachute—without ever having to take the jump. Then, we take a spooky turn as we explore L.A.’s most epic family-run haunted house—a Van Nuys institution that might just outshine the big-budget attractions. Plus, we go behind the music with Tom Freston, MTV co-founder and author of Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu. He joins the show to talk about the golden age of MTV, his “Like Kubal” essay from Vulture, and the untold stories that shaped pop culture.

Justin W. dives into the realities of modern parenting — from helicopter habits and college parent Facebook groups to real parents confessing their biggest mistakes. Honest, funny, and refreshingly real, this episode reminds us that no one gets parenting perfectly right — and that’s what makes it beautiful.

#WHATSHAPPENING: Gary and Shannon dive into today’s biggest stories, starting with the latest on Atlas 31 and what’s next in the world of space exploration and defense. Then they tackle a fascinating topic — could AI mean the end of human accents as we know them? From voice cloning to speech leveling, the future of how we sound might be changing faster than we think. And it’s Whatcha Watching Wednesday! The crew shares what’s streaming, what’s worth skipping, and what’s got everyone talking this week in TV and film.

Dodgers’ news with Tim Cates! Hurricane Melissa updates. 3I/ Atlas mysterious updates.

Weather with KTLA’s Henry DiCarlo/ Southern California braces for strong Santa Ana winds, soaring temperatures. San Bernardino Deputy Killed/Crazy Chase ends in crash. L.A. Homeowners Are House Poor. Santa Monica Recovery Plan updates.

#SWAMPWATCH – Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister! Man accused of stabbing 2 teens with metal fork on flight from Chicago to Germany & Flight attendant’s mistake costs top airline up to $100K, strands passengers for hours. AI Takes Over Amazon/ IG Stories Now AI.

#WHATSHAPPENING / 3I/ Atlas Continued. True Crime Tuesday: Dark Side of Online Sleuths.

Dodgers talk with Tim Cates! Are those Tim Horton Donuts? Government shutdown pain is coming sooner than later. Trump predicts China trade deal finalized in days as his Asia tour continues in Japan. Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5 storm, heads for Jamaica.

Heat Is Coming to Los Angeles. Newsom says he may run for president after the midterms. Gavin Newsom mocked for claiming his family was 'hustling' to pay the bills. FBI Intensifies Search for Missing Lompoc Girl.

#Swamp Watch / Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum. People having fewer kids. 'Yellowstone' Creator Taylor Sheridan Leaves Paramount for NBCUniversal.