HOUR 3 (06/25) Gary & Shannon cover today's biggest headlines in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the end of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, Venezuela's earthquake response, Pete Buttigieg's 2028 ambitions, and the latest from Capitol Hill.
Plus, they discuss why passive income is replacing career advancement as the new American dream, revisit Kelly Ripa and Clay Aiken's infamous TV moment, and break down a lawsuit exposing the hidden labor practices behind grocery store sushi.

HOUR 3 (06/25)&nbsp;Gary &amp; Shannon cover today's biggest headlines in&nbsp;#WhatsHappening&nbsp;and&nbsp;#SwampWatch, including the end of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, Venezuela's earthquake response, Pete Buttigieg's 2028 ambitions, and the latest from Capitol Hill. Plus, they discuss why passive income is replacing career advancement as the new American dream, revisit Kelly Ripa and Clay Aiken's infamous TV moment, and break down a lawsuit exposing the hidden labor practices behind grocery store sushi.

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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 New American Dream Isn't a Job

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HOUR 1 (07/01) – Gary discovers that giving compliments isn't as easy as it sounds before the show shifts to the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup knockout match.
They cover a major federal crackdown on an alleged human trafficking operation targeting vulnerable girls in Los Angeles, then Fred Roggin joins the show to debate LeBron James' Lakers legacy, why he believes LeBron was never truly a Laker, and whether money—not loyalty—is driving the next chapter of his career.
Plus, Gary puts his compliment skills to the test one more time before the hour wraps.

HOUR 1 (07/01)&nbsp;&ndash; Gary discovers that giving compliments isn't as easy as it sounds before the show shifts to the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup knockout match. They cover a major federal crackdown on an alleged human trafficking operation targeting vulnerable girls in Los Angeles, then Fred Roggin joins the show to debate LeBron James' Lakers legacy, why he believes LeBron was never truly a Laker, and whether money&mdash;not loyalty&mdash;is driving the next chapter of his career. Plus, Gary puts his compliment skills to the test one more time before the hour wraps.

LeBron's Lakers Legacy + The Art of Giving Compliments

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HOUR 2 (07/01) – Gary and Shannon react to California's latest gas tax increase as drivers file a lawsuit alleging AI has helped inflate fuel prices.
They also debate whether gossip is actually good for your health and relationships, revisit the mysterious Empire State Building proposal, and discuss new developments in the Nancy Guthrie investigation after authorities determined the reported ransom notes were fake.
Plus, the search continues for a missing U.S. Navy aircrewman, and they break down the extraordinary security measures celebrities, including Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, are reportedly using to keep weddings private.

HOUR 2 (07/01)&nbsp;&ndash; Gary and Shannon react to California's latest gas tax increase as drivers file a lawsuit alleging AI has helped inflate fuel prices. They also debate whether gossip is actually good for your health and relationships, revisit the mysterious Empire State Building proposal, and discuss new developments in the Nancy Guthrie investigation after authorities determined the reported ransom notes were fake. Plus, the search continues for a missing U.S. Navy aircrewman, and they break down the extraordinary security measures celebrities, including Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, are reportedly using to keep weddings private.

California's Gas Price Pain + Taylor's Wedding Lockdown

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HOUR 3 (07/01) - Gary & Shannon break down the day's biggest headlines, including new July laws taking effect, the Empire State Building climbers getting arrested after their viral proposal, scorching East Coast heat, and President Trump flying aboard Qatar's gifted 747.
Plus, #SwampWatch covers Democratic primary shakeups and the GOP's upcoming convention, before asking the unsettling question: should AI be allowed to bring iconic actors like Gene Wilder back to life on screen?

HOUR 3 (07/01) -&nbsp;Gary &amp; Shannon break down the day's biggest headlines, including new July laws taking effect, the Empire State Building climbers getting arrested after their viral proposal, scorching East Coast heat, and President Trump flying aboard Qatar's gifted 747. Plus, #SwampWatch covers Democratic primary shakeups and the GOP's upcoming convention, before asking the unsettling question: should AI be allowed to bring iconic actors like Gene Wilder back to life on screen?

Should AI Bring Back Hollywood's Dead?

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The New American Dream Isn't a Job

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