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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 24 MIN

Shannon’s Vacation Gets Derailed by Cartel Chaos + Mexico Travel Fears Explained

from Gary and Shannon · host iHeartRadio and KFI AM 640

Breaking news hits as Shannon is mid-flight to Mexico, with cartel violence triggering emergency orders just as she’s about to land. Shannon joins the show from her revised vacation to explain watching the chaos unfold on Wi-Fi, a nerve-racking flight announcement, and why she’s pivoted to a U.S. vacation instead.Gary breaks down what’s happening on the ground with NewsNation national security contributor Lt. Gen. Richard Newton, who explains how cartel power shifts work and why these groups operate like paramilitary organizations. The hour wraps with a firsthand update from KFI’s Jesse Blackburn, currently stuck in Mexico, and a welcome dose of good news as USA Hockey wins Olympic gold in overtime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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