HOUR 3 (11/04): The midterms are barely over, and Gary and Shannon are already drafting for 2028. Three Democrats, three Republicans and exclusive picks: listeners weigh in as the studio builds its presidential fantasy teams. Everyone starts at zero, and nobody gets points without bringing evidence and making their case. These are draft picks, not endorsements! Plus, the latest election returns and Washington fallout as the scope of the Democratic wave becomes clearer. 

HOUR 3 (11/04): The midterms are barely over, and Gary and Shannon are already drafting for 2028. Three Democrats, three Republicans and exclusive picks: listeners weigh in as the studio builds its presidential fantasy teams. Everyone starts at zero, and nobody gets points without bringing evidence and making their case. These are draft picks, not endorsements! Plus, the latest election returns and Washington fallout as the scope of the Democratic wave becomes clearer.&nbsp;

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Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn't) weekdays 9am-12pm

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THE 2028 PRESIDENTIAL DRAFT: WE’RE ON THE CLOCK

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HOUR 1 (11/05): Decision Desk HQ projects Nithya Raman’s victory, and the LAPD union warns of “Armageddon.” Gary and Shannon unpack L.A.’s political shift, Republicans turning on Trump and why Democrats shouldn’t mistake their win for a blank check. Plus, a shrinking deadline for GOP action, Trump’s push to stop changing the clocks and mysterious refrigeration failures raising hacking concerns. And mark your calendar: LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell joins us in studio November 18.

HOUR 1 (11/05): Decision Desk HQ projects Nithya Raman&rsquo;s victory, and the LAPD union warns of &ldquo;Armageddon.&rdquo; Gary and Shannon unpack L.A.&rsquo;s political shift, Republicans turning on Trump and why Democrats shouldn&rsquo;t mistake their win for a blank check. Plus, a shrinking deadline for GOP action, Trump&rsquo;s push to stop changing the clocks and mysterious refrigeration failures raising hacking concerns. And mark your calendar: LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell joins us in studio November 18.

RAMAN, “ARMAGEDDON” & THE GOP BLAME GAME

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HOUR 2 (11/05): Gary’s execution roundup has Shannon demanding a musical intervention. An Indiana lethal-injection controversy somehow gives way to the booty song, while a teacher’s AI portraits of first graders as adults leave one parent questioning the assignment. Plus, what Nithya Raman’s projected victory means for L.A.’s political future, and #TerrorInTheSkies covers a deadly Florida helicopter crash, suspected hoax bomb threats and an Emirates flight’s unexpected soaking.

HOUR 2 (11/05): Gary&rsquo;s execution roundup has Shannon demanding a musical intervention. An Indiana lethal-injection controversy somehow gives way to the booty song, while a teacher&rsquo;s AI portraits of first graders as adults leave one parent questioning the assignment. Plus, what Nithya Raman&rsquo;s projected victory means for L.A.&rsquo;s political future, and #TerrorInTheSkies covers a deadly Florida helicopter crash, suspected hoax bomb threats and an Emirates flight&rsquo;s unexpected soaking.

EXECUTION TALK? SHANNON WANTS THE BOOTY SONG

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HOUR 3 (11/05): Are the books meant to hook young readers leaving boys behind? Gary and Shannon discuss male protagonists, publishing choices and the struggle to make reading fun again. Plus, L.A.’s political shake-up after Raman’s win, Trump’s defense of Pete Hegseth amid impeachment talk, and donor fatigue with Gavin Newsom as Democrats start sizing up 2028.

HOUR 3 (11/05): Are the books meant to hook young readers leaving boys behind? Gary and Shannon discuss male protagonists, publishing choices and the struggle to make reading fun again. Plus, L.A.&rsquo;s political shake-up after Raman&rsquo;s win, Trump&rsquo;s defense of Pete Hegseth amid impeachment talk, and donor fatigue with Gavin Newsom as Democrats start sizing up 2028.

THE 2028 PRESIDENTIAL DRAFT: WE’RE ON THE CLOCK

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