Monks & Merrill

Hour 3 -The L.A. County District Attorney says as many as four out of five claims tied to a $4 billion sex abuse settlement could be fraudulent, raising serious questions about accountability and taxpayer dollars. Meanwhile, county health officials are warning of potential cuts to medical services as they seek emergency funding from the state. Plus, why aren't hotels filling up despite the World C...

Hour 1 - The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially arrived, but the road to the games comes with plenty of twists. Michael Monks and Chris Merrill break down FIFA's ban on vuvuzelas, the cheapest ways to get to SoFi Stadium without paying hundreds for parking, and why the FIFA Fan Festival may be the best bargain in town. Plus, scorching summer temperatures could turn the tournament into a test of en...

Hour 2 - FBI executed a search warrant at the site of the Garden Grove chemical meltdown scare, as frustrated neighbors demand answers. The hosts also examine a new Orange County Grand Jury report questioning why county supervisors control millions in discretionary funds. Plus, the search for a missing girl ends after an intense 24-hour effort amid dangerous surf conditions. Later, attorney Tim Sc...

Hour 3 - FBI Raids Chemical Scare Site, Questions Over County Spending & A Deputy's Fatal Dog Shooting Controversy surrounding potentially offensive statements appearing in California voter guides and what it could mean for future elections. The hosts also break down the passage of Measure ER, which will raise Los Angeles County sales taxes to help fund public health care services. Then, a hea...

Hour 1 - A pivotal day in California’s wildfire crisis: jury selection begins for the man accused of sparking the Palisades Fire, new evidence points to an idle Edison power line as the cause of the Eaton Fire, and Mayor Karen Bass’ brother sues the city after losing his home. Plus, U.S. Forest Service meteorologist Kristen Stewart joins Monks and Merrill to break down summer wildfire...

Hour 2 - From viral chaos to a housing revolution, Monks and Merrill tackle two stories reshaping California communities. Orange County deputies respond after teens on e-bikes allegedly wreak havoc inside a Walmart, fueling concerns over a growing trend some are calling California’s "new Hells Angels." Then, housing expert Jesse Zwick joins the show to break down Measure ULA’s transfer...

Hour 3 - The U.S. opener still has thousands of unsold tickets despite a massive SoCal welcome for the U.S. Men's National Team. Plus, restaurants are adding World Cup service charges over tipping concerns, stadium workers near Los Angeles reach a tentative deal to avoid a strike, and LA28 unveils details on its next Olympic ticket sales phase. The Monks and Merrill Show breaks down what it all me...

Hour 1- Spencer Pratt is out of the mayoral race and Monks and Merrill are doing a deep dive. We are also covering what Raman vs Bass will look like, election fraud, and Measure ER. It's all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill think although Pratt lost he did something powerful. They explain. PLUS we talk to Metro Police Chief, Cheif Bill Scott about the Metro police program and applicants. AND there is a new lanes for buses only and why graffiti is ruining our city on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3-Monks and Merrill are getting into the election. We are covering noncitizen voting rights, and Steve Hiltons take on votes. PLUS San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is tackling homelessness and how LA can take a page out of San Frans book. It's all on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the latest in the mayoral race, including Nithya Ramen passing Spencer Pratt. PLUS the gas prices are a bit lower but still very high. We talk to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy and more on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering all things mayoral race. We are talking Nithya edging out Pratt and we talk to Paul Mitchell about why this happened. PLUS why do so many people believe ballot fraud is taking place? We get into it all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are talking to Ramiel Petros about his latest documentary The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel PLUS we are getting into Nithya Ramen passing Spencer Pratt and the geographics of LA voters on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (06/06) - Flashbangs and military helicopters keep a neighborhood awake for training exercises. California voters weigh in on the growing impact of data centers as AI fuels an unprecedented demand for energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (06/06) -  An encore with Dr. Jana Lord of Sycamores, explaining California’s evolving mental health crisis response, and why the next mayor of Los Angeles may face homelessness with fewer tools than voters expect. Plus, an encore with Councilwoman Traci Park and why she voted no on Los Angeles' nearly $15 million budget. Then, UNITE HERE Local 11 Co-Founde...

Hour 1 - KFI traffic reporter Ginny Harman breaks down the full closure of the 405 Freeway and what drivers need to know as major events pack the Southern California calendar. Plus, explosions and military training exercises rattle residents from Long Beach to Industry, while Rick Cole joins the show to discuss overnight drills featuring flash bangs and simulated gunfire that sparked concern in Pa...

Los Angeles voters send a clear message by rejecting a hotel bed tax increase tied to Olympic planning. LA City Councilwoman, 7th District, Monica Rodriguez joins the show to discuss what the measure's defeat means for the city's future. Plus, the race for Los Angeles mayor heats up as the battle for second place could determine who faces incumbent Karen Bass in November. And after another major L...

Hour 3 - LA28 Chairman Wasserman faces growing scrutiny but says he won't step down over past ties to Ghislaine Maxwell. Plus, California voters grow frustrated as election results continue to trickle in. Then, UNITE HERE Local 11 co-founder Kurt Petersen joins the show as SoFi Stadium workers prepare for a strike authorization vote ahead of the World Cup, and ABC News correspondent Alex Stone exp...

Hour 1 - The 2026 California primary is reshaping key races across the state. Heather Brooker joins Merrill to break down who’s advancing to the November runoff, Sonja Shaw’s surprising lead for state superintendent, Governor Newsom’s proposed education power shift, and the latest drama in Los Angeles’ city attorney race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 - From a chemical removal operation raising odor concerns in Garden Grove to a wildfire insurance battle that could change coverage statewide, Merrill tackle the issues impacting Southern Californians. Plus, Dr. Jana Lord of Sycamores explains California’s evolving mental health crisis response, and why the next mayor of Los Angeles may face homelessness with fewer tools than voters e...

Hour 3 - California voters weigh in on the growing impact of data centers as AI fuels an unprecedented demand for energy. USC energy expert Shon Hiatt joins Merrill to discuss why electricity is becoming one of America’s hottest commodities. Plus, labor tensions rise at SoFi Stadium ahead of the World Cup, and fans face sticker shock not only for tickets—but for parking, too. See omnys...

Hour 1 - KFI Reporter and Host Heather Brooker joins the program to share firsthand insights from Hilton headquarters as Rick Hilton takes an early lead in the governor's race while Karen Bass advances in the Los Angeles mayoral contest. Plus, a look at the uphill comeback efforts facing Tom Steyer and Nithya Raman, and the latest developments surrounding reports that L.A. Congressman Jimmy Gomez...

Hour 2 - California voters send a strong message as Monterey Park moves closer to becoming the first city in the state to ban data centers. Huntington Beach Mayor Casey McKeon joins the show to discuss the city’s ongoing housing dispute with the state and whether a concession is on the horizon. Plus, a look at Robert Garcia’s commanding lead in the newly drawn CA-42 race, the latest on...

Hour 3 - The polling got right, the growing scrutiny surrounding George Santos after reports of suspicious Kalshi trades, and the political rise of Spencer Pratt. After outperforming expectations in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, Pratt is already laying out his strategy to take on Karen Bass in November. Plus, why some political observers are calling Pratt a potential threat far beyond Los Angel...

Hour 1- Conway is filling in for Monks and Merrill and he is covering the latest with the election, moving out of California, and Metro offering free rides today to get you to the ballot. Oh, and some gambling and sports of course. It's Conway on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.