
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
New Russian & Ukraine War Updates
2/13/2025
Major shift in the Russian & Ukraine war, new updates on how it can all come to an end. Heavy rain in Los Angeles sparks worry for mudslides in burnt areas. Trump buyout plan offers 8 months’ pay for resigning federal employees. 75 thousand employees took the offer.
Duration:00:30:13
Musk Spotlights Old Limestone Mine
2/13/2025
Elon Musk at the white house talks Ai and closing departments. Musk spotlights old limestone mine that still processes federal retirements by hand. Feds won’t test soil after L.A. wildfire cleanup, potentially leaving contamination behind. Jail close call, inmates almost released during fires.
Duration:00:30:27
SwampWatch / Wellness
2/13/2025
SwampWatch / Wellness: Running Long vs Fast / Tech Talk w/ Marc: How AI can help you plan the perfect Last Minute Valentine’s Day. Young men struggling in the dating scene.
Duration:00:30:45
WhatsHappening / Rebuild After Fires / StrangeScience
2/13/2025
WhatsHappening / Rebuild After Fires / #StrangeScience – Can the human body endure a voyage to Mars?/ California’s chemical warning labels are everywhere.
Duration:00:29:22
Inflation Is Up
2/12/2025
Gary and Shannon begin the show with an update on SoCal’s recent rainstorm and the news of Tulsi Gabbard is being confirmed as the next Director of National Intelligence. Gary and Shannon also talk about inflation going up and the Associated Press claiming that the White House barred reporter of ‘Gulf of America’ policy.
Duration:00:30:05
SoCal Rain
2/12/2025
Gary and Shannon start the second hour of the show with an update on storm hitting Southern California. Gary and Shannon also discuss the story of an 18-year-old ‘serial swatter’ getting prison time, the Westminster Dog Show and #TerrorInTheSkies.
Duration:00:29:05
Swamp Watch / Parenting With Justin Worsham
2/12/2025
Gary and Shannon have the latest news out of Washington D.C. including the news of Tulsi Gabbard is being confirmed as the next Director of National Intelligence. Parenting with Justin Worsham.
Duration:00:28:24
What’s Happening / #WhatchaWatchinWednesday
2/12/2025
Gary and Shannon bring you the latest trending stories during their segment, What’s Happening. Gary and Shannon also bring you the recent shows and movies they have been watching during #WhatchaWatchinWednesday.
Duration:00:27:17
What Are Uvulas?!
2/11/2025
Gary and Shannon start the show off by talking about uvulas. Gary and Shannon also talk about Musk’s quest to slash the federal government, President Trump giving Hamas an ultimatum on remaining hostages and an asteroid that could possibly hit Earth.
Duration:00:28:01
LAUSD Art Funding Issues
2/11/2025
Gary and Shannon being the second hour of the show with the news of lawsuit that charges LAUSD with the misuse of arts education funding. Gary and Shannon also talk about math and reading scores being down in schools and what are ‘Yonder Pouches?’
Duration:00:27:03
Swamp Watch
2/11/2025
Gary and Shannon have the latest stories coming out of Washington D.C. during Swamp Watch.
Duration:00:26:27
What’s Happening / #TrueCrimeTuesday
2/11/2025
Gary and Shannon bring you the latest trending stories during What’s Happening. #TrueCrimeTuesday.
Duration:00:27:45
Swamp Watch
2/11/2025
Gary and Shannon have the latest stories out of Washinton during Swamp Watch.
Duration:00:33:38
Super Bowl Recap
2/10/2025
Gary and Shannon recap the Super Bowl including Gary’s Super Bowl party. Gary and Shannon also talk about the Super Bowl commercials, Trump saying he will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and why pennies can disappear soon.
Duration:00:29:08
How GoFundMe Became A Lifeline After The Wildfires
2/10/2025
Gary and Shannon begin the second hour to the show with story of how GoFundMe because a lifeline after the wildfires. Gary and Shannon also talk about an OC teen creating a network of sensors to help detect wildfires and an atmospheric river hitting SoCal later this week.
Duration:00:27:10
Swamp Watch
2/10/2025
Gary and Shannon begin the third hour of the show with recent stories out of Washington during their segment, Swamp Watch.
Duration:00:02:09
What’s Happening
2/10/2025
Gary and Shannon have the latest trending stories during What’s Happening.
Duration:00:19:37
Shannon is BACK
2/7/2025
Musk is developing an AI that may lead to job cuts. President Trump is allowing Musk to have free rein with this AI. Don't dare say Super Bowl.. What do you think Los Angeles smells like? Scents can evoke memories from the past. There’s also talk about Kamala running for governor.
Duration:00:26:18
Squatter Moves Into House While Owner Battles Cancer
2/7/2025
A bear killed a woman who had given it a nickname. There was also discussion about what smells remind people of Los Angeles. Do it the day before or the day after. Additionally, there was a story about a man with cancer who allowed a woman to stay in his home. After she moved in, she began squatting there, which eventually led him to a medical facility. While he was away, she legally changed the locks on his home.
Duration:00:26:48
Swamp Watch
2/7/2025
Let's consider adopting a family through Facebook. Now, let's start discussing Sissy topics. We can also talk about the trigger warnings related to Shakespeare. There's a Super Bowl costume party at Gary's house. Are there messages that come off as creepy? We heard that Starbucks employees are facing backlash for writing messages on cups.
Duration:00:31:12