
Gary and Shannon
News & Politics Podcasts
Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn't) weekdays 9am-1pm
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn't) weekdays 9am-1pm
Language:
English
Episodes
From Soy Sauce to Lululemon: The Tariff Rush
4/4/2025
Trump’s proposed tariffs are all over the headlines—but who’s really footing the bill? Kimberly Clausing, Professor of Tax Law and Policy at UCLA, breaks down why these economic moves don’t hit everyone equally—and who’s likely to feel the sting the most. Plus, Americans are rushing to buy everything from TVs to soy sauce ahead of the tariffs. And finally, the bizarre case of a U.S. couple locked up in a Mexican prison over a timeshare dispute—what happened, and why it took nearly a month to bring them home.
Duration:00:25:26
Paws, Peril & Period Drama
4/4/2025
Amy King hits the road (and the leash) at the Wiggle Waggle Walk at Brookside Park in Pasadena! She checks in with Pasadena Humane and fellow pet lovers to celebrate one of SoCal’s most beloved fundraisers for animals in need. It’s all leading up to the big event this Sunday on April 6th—get details and sign up at kfiam640.com/wiggle.
But the headlines take a darker turn in Oxnard, where a young boy was found dead after reportedly being in the care of a soccer coach. We break down what we know so far, and the latest from investigators and the boy’s family.
Then, it’s tea time with Michael Monks, Shannon, and Debra Mark as they reveal who they’d be cast as in Downton Abbey—and let’s just say the casting choices are very telling.
And finally, a teenager is attacked by a sea lion off the coast, and experts are warning the public—it might not be an isolated incident. Could toxic algae be to blame?
Duration:00:31:12
How to Live with Risk—and Really Live
4/4/2025
How do we live with so much risk—from global disasters to deeply personal decisions? We explore the psychology of risk, and how embracing it (or avoiding it) shapes our lives more than we realize.
Then: move over, late bloomers. An endangered tortoise, believed to be 97 years old, just became a first-time mom—making conservation history and proving it’s never too late to start something new.
And finally, KFI’s Debra Mark and Shannon discuss the podcast-turned-TV-series Dying for Sex, the powerful, provocative, and surprisingly funny true story of a woman diagnosed with terminal cancer who leaves her marriage and goes on a wild, sex-fueled journey of self-discovery.
Duration:00:31:52
Tariffs, Train Seats, and Toddler Shenanigans: A Week in Weird News
4/4/2025
Shannon breaks down what's happening with a shocking murder-for-hire plot in Ohio and a rare triple organ transplant miracle. Heather Brooker has our entertainment scoop on the new Minecraft movie. Plus, hear about the outrageous 'Nine News Nuggets' - from a mayor's nude video mishap to a toddler eating his father's ashes. It's news, humor, and pure entertainment you won't want to miss!
Duration:00:36:44
Tariffs Send Global Stocks Plunging
4/3/2025
Guest – Sahak Manuelian – Managing Director, Head of Equity Trading at Wedbush Securities in Pasadena, CA. U.S. stocks plunge minutes into trading day as tariffs slam global markets. If Hetero Relationships are so bad, why do women go back for more?
Duration:00:27:53
Death Row Inmate Selling Art For $80,000K!
4/3/2025
Crashes involving teens riding e-bikes, e-scooters on the rise in Southern California. Matt Smith joins Shannon on the show to talk about 15-year-old girl attacked by sea lion in California. Death Row inmate selling art for $80,000K! San Francisco Rethinks Drug Paraphernalia Handouts.
Duration:00:30:30
Nintendo Switch 2: Is It Worth It? / Space Sex
4/3/2025
#SWAMPWATCH / Why "Grandma Hobbies" Could Be the Secret to Better Mental Health #TECHTALK w/ Marc – Nintendo Switch 2: Is It Worth It? Space sex: How NASA knows whether its astronauts are having sex.
Duration:00:33:18
#WHATSHAPPENING!
4/3/2025
#WHATSHAPPENING / Are straight men really the problem? Shannon invites some queer friends to talk about it.
Duration:00:29:40
Wiggle Waggle Walk
4/2/2025
Trump is expected to announce a new set of tariffs on his so-called 'Liberation Day.' Amy King discusses the 2025 Pasadena Humane Wiggle Waggle Walk. Garyandshannon kfi news gas
Duration:00:24:43
Squirrel Whisperer
4/2/2025
Michael Monks discusses LA County's decision to cut hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars allocated to homelessness agencies. During a challenging period in his life, a man forms a friendship with squirrels.
Duration:00:26:28
#SwampWatch & Parenting With Justin Worsham
4/2/2025
Gary and Shannon are bringing you the latest news from Washington, D.C. They cover Cory Booker making history with the longest Senate floor speech, as well as the fact that Trump and Musk's support wasn't enough to sway the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Additionally, there's an investigation into an AI image generator's exposed database, revealing how people have used the technology.
Duration:00:29:55
#Whatshappening / #WWW
4/2/2025
#Whatshappening / #WhatchawatchingWendnesday. Val Kilmer, the film star known for his roles as Batman and Jim Morrison, has passed away at the age of 65.
Duration:00:27:01
GAS BREAKDOWN: Auto Tariffs & Your Wallet
4/2/2025
Gary and Shannon dive into the latest tariff shake-up and what it means for your bank account. With expert insights from:
We’re unpacking President Trump’s newest auto and pharmaceutical tariffs—how they could drive up prices, disrupt supply chains, and reshape industries. Will your next car cost more? How will these policies ripple through global manufacturing?
Buckle up for a fast-paced, no-nonsense look at the economic puzzle shaping our future!
Duration:00:21:05
Trump Auto Tariffs Threaten New Supply-Price
4/1/2025
Guest Arthur Wheaton Director of Labor studies at Cornell University joins the show to talk about Trump’s Tariffs. Trump auto tariffs threaten new supply-price shock. Guest Brian Moody, Senior Editor at Autotrader and Kelly Blue Book. Trump Auto Tariffs Loom: What does that mean for the consumer? Gary and Shannon read some fan mail!
Duration:00:29:39
The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
4/1/2025
Increased sales tax to support homeless prevention measures starts Tuesday in LA County. LA County to vote on whether to form its own homeless services office. The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System enables students to submit tips via a mobile app, hotline or website to prevent school violence. Whole foods revenge stealing.
Duration:00:28:54
Hooter's New Franchise Business Model
4/1/2025
Swamp Watch / Athletics bat boy takes down drone during game against Cubs. Hooters of America Takes Strategic Action to Continue its Iconic Legacy Under Pure Franchise Business Model.
Duration:00:32:57
Karen Reed Second Trial / TCT
4/1/2025
WHatsHappening / Karen Reed second trial. TCT – Solving a 50-Year-Old Murder Case in NewYork
Duration:00:30:37
GAS BREAKDOWN: Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs
4/1/2025
Gary and Shannon breakdown President Trump's controversial tariff strategy with expert insights from Ryan Sweet, Chief US Economist at Oxford Economics. We'll unpack the potential economic impacts, explore how these tariffs could reshape American manufacturing, and examine the short and long-term consequences for consumers and businesses. From auto industry disruptions to global market reactions, this episode provides a comprehensive look at a pivotal moment in US economic policy. Buckle up for a riveting discussion that breaks down complex economic trends into digestible insights!
Duration:00:26:16
Nervous Investors Brace for Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs
3/31/2025
Stocks pare losses as nervous investors brace for Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Prime minister of Denmark to visit Greenland in wake of Vance’s trip.
Duration:00:27:57
May 7th Deadline To Get Real ID
3/31/2025
Terror In the Skies: Lithium batteries! May 7th deadline to get real ID. Famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have spawned an economy of grifters.
Duration:00:31:42