The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (05.19) – Gary & Shannon break down a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque, rising tensions with Iran, and why the publishing industry thinks podcasts officially killed the 700-page history book.• Gary & Shannon discuss Shannon’s fear of blurting things out, Tourette syndrome misconceptions, and whether people sometimes confuse bad filters with actual conditions
• The Sandy Fire calms slightly overnight after burning more than 1,300 acres near Simi Valley, though dangerous fire conditions remain across Southern California
• A deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque leaves three people dead as investigators examine online radicalization, anti-religious writings, and warnings reportedly made before the attack
• Trump says a planned U.S. strike on Iran has been paused after pressure from Middle Eastern allies urging more time for negotiations
• The show also breaks down rising fears surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and what another major escalation could mean for oil prices, gas prices, and global shipping
• Plus: publishers warn the era of “dad books” may be dying as podcasts, YouTube, and short-form media replace massive history books, biographies, and classic airport bookstore nonfiction