Gary and Shannon

HOUR 1 (10/28): Are politicians getting worse, or are we just getting better at finding their skeletons? Gary and Shannon unpack the L.A. mayoral race before exploring why young adults crave intimacy but struggle to connect. Are dating apps and endless scrolling getting in the way? Plus, a cruise ship stranded in Cambodia, Lamar Odom’s OnlyFans venture and the case for putting down the phone and talking to an actual human.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/28): Too busy to text back, or just avoiding the conversation? Gary and Shannon unpack texting etiquette, unanswered messages and the assumptions we make when someone goes silent. Plus, warnings about a powerful El Niño, Israel’s election deadlock and the political fights brewing ahead of the midterms. Then, a robot-hacking experiment raises an unsettling question: What happens when someone hijacks the machine that’s supposed to help you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/27): A $34-million school with zero students? Gary and Shannon unpack LAUSD’s empty-campus headache and debate whether California’s proposed billionaire tax could leave everyone else paying the price. Plus, a reported FBI search tied to the Eric Swalwell investigation, as Swalwell denies wrongdoing. Then, Hollywood discovers women over 40 have a sex life, and “prestige porn” enters the conversation before a car chase grabs everyone’s attention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/26): Could ten seconds be enough to stop overthinking and make your move? Gary and Shannon explore a simple rule for taking action, then weigh prediction markets against polls in L.A.’s tight mayoral race. Plus, speed cameras, parents’ responsibility for kids on e-bikes and a woman sentenced for scamming men with fake pregnancies. And there’s a tease of the secret podcast coming Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/26): What’s getting into our bodies, and could weight-loss drugs help us age better? Gary and Shannon explore microplastics research and the questions surrounding GLP-1 medications and longevity. Plus, Anthropic’s IPO prospects, cybersecurity concerns and the midterm campaign trail. Then, a viral TikTok roommate saga brings out their own stories of shared spaces, difficult housemates and the conversations nobody wants to have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/24): School-issued screens, endless distractions. Gary and Shannon examine what kids are actually watching on YouTube during class, then turn to the story of a Houston funeral home owner who became a suspect. Plus, City of Hope’s Dr. Stephen Foreman joins them to discuss promising pancreatic cancer research, advances in immunotherapy and how AI could help researchers find patterns and personalize treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/23): Hail, flooding and now king tides? Gary and Shannon recap Southern California’s wild weather and thank everyone who packed BJ’s in Westlake Village. Then, the White House credits Melania Trump with helping broker a local ceasefire, while Meta makes a move to keep Zuckerberg in California without sacrificing his voting control. Plus, Catalina’s UFO files bring Boy Scouts, flying discs and a missing sketch into the mystery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/23): Could your car pick up the groceries while you stay home? Gary explores GM’s autonomous driving ambitions and an AI policy proposal’s unsettling threshold for government intervention in #NNNYNTK, with some Florida madness mixed in. Plus, the crew makes its #FANTASY4PLAY picks for Browns–Titans, Bengals–Ravens, 49ers–Falcons and Chiefs–Seahawks, and Gary catches up on the day’s headlines in #WhatsHappening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/22): The pope gets encouraging health news, and Gary and Shannon take attendance live at BJ’s in Westlake Village. Then, #TerrorInTheSkies delivers vomiting passengers, a suspected norovirus outbreak and turbulence that injured four flight attendants. Back on the ground, they meet a GaS baby who attended the last News & Brews before she was born! Plus, suspected space debris turns up in unexpected places. Should we be looking up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/21): Taking a day off to commit virtual crimes? Gary and Shannon explore the GTA 6 vacation plans before asking whether Vivek Ramaswamy crossed a line by putting his rival’s estranged mother in a campaign ad. Plus, Karen Bass faces John Kobylt, utility-bill relief sparks a debate about responsibility, and police report disrupting an alleged school attack plot in Corona. Coming to BJ’s Westlake Village tomorrow? Bring your rubbers. Rain boots, obviously.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/21): Can AI help change how we treat cancer? City of Hope’s Dr. Stephen Foreman joins Gary and Shannon to discuss promising pancreatic cancer research, immunotherapy and the push for more personalized care. Plus, California’s flood watch has everyone reaching for their galoshes, and tomorrow’s News & Brews at BJ’s in Westlake Village comes with some unexpected swag. Yes, nipple pasties enter the conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/20): Elmer’s boom pole gets top billing as Gary and Shannon unpack Lindsey Horvath’s endorsement of Nithya Raman and question why the LAHSA mess hasn’t weighed more heavily on Karen Bass. Then, are school-issued laptops teaching kids or delivering YouTube distractions? Plus, dissolving supplement strips promise convenience, but do they deliver results? And Christina Applegate says she’s “back at square one” after revealing that doctors are reconsidering her MS diagnosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/19): Gary’s family tree sparks some Zodiac speculation, while Shannon unpacks another miserable Sunday for L.A. football and a Rams kicker’s ill-fated tackling attempt. Plus, Southern California gets some fire relief as rain approaches, unrest in France prompts a “let them watch Céline Dion” discussion, and newly unsealed records revive the question: Did O.J. have help? Gary and Shannon examine the claims without confusing speculation with proof.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.