Monks & Merrill

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are talking to Scott Cameron, Acting head of reclamation, about the Colorado River water supply. PLUS CA water vs energy vs AI. Everyone is at odds. AND autonomous heavy duty trucks may be coming to a road near you. We're covering all of it on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the latest with the Boyle Heights fire and it's impact on the air quality. PLUS Spencer Pratt is attacking Mayor Karen Bass. It's all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are talking to Bob Blue about the Barry Building Demolition Project. We have an update. PLUS what the Woodland Hills Country Club fight is exposing about the housing crisis. AND MacArthur Park has had some drug operations and we're breaking it all down on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are the needs of MacArthur Park and the plan to close Wilshire. Is it realistic? PLUS a park in the middle of the freeway? Santa Monica may be wasting money and we're getting into all of it and more on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (06/20) - From the open road to medicine cabinets to the executive suite, this episode covers a wide range of topics with insights you can use. We begin by examining the best states for road trips and the surprising reasons why California ranks near the bottom despite its famous scenery and highways. Next, we break down the differences between common pain medications,...

More Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (06/20) - Monks and Merrill discuss the concerns surrounding labor and sex trafficking tied to major international sporting events, including preparations for the upcoming FIFA competitions, and discuss what SoFi Stadium and local organizers are doing to raise awareness and help prevent exploitation. Next, we speak with an Orange County high school student leading a g...

Hour 1 - From Kraft capitalizing on America's ranch obsession to the festive atmosphere surrounding the Korea-Mexico World Cup matchup, Monks & Merrill explore how global events are reshaping Los Angeles. Plus, why homeowners hoping to cash in on the World Cup may be disappointed, and the encouraging news that could keep L.A.'s Olympic transportation plans on track. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Hour 2 - Monks & Merrill break down a major agreement between Uber and California attorneys that could avoid a costly ballot-box showdown. Then, new geological research warns that California may be primed for a devastating earthquake, as guest Liliane Burkhard joins the show to explain the findings. Plus, jurors hear startling details from a bizarre interview with the suspect accused in the Pa...

Hour 3 - As residents grapple with the future of their neighborhoods, Monks & Merrill examine the heated debate over rebuilding plans in Altadena following the Eaton Fire, with guest Shawna Dawson Beer joining the show to discuss community concerns. Plus, Huntington Beach finally adopts a housing plan, officials reissue a shelter-in-place order near the Boyle Heights fire, and a controversial...

Hour 1 - A toxic ammonia leak after a massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire raises health concerns, while hundreds of frustrated residents pack an Altadena town hall over controversial rebuilding plans in the Eaton Fire zone. Plus, Los Angeles voters could soon be asked to spend more on parks—but where will the money come from? And Los Angeles Times reporter Ruben Vives joins Monks & Merr...

Hour 2 - California has denied Los Angeles' request for more time on $100 million in street improvement projects, while a controversial new transportation bill is drawing criticism from drivers who fear even longer commutes. As Southern Californians grapple with the nation's highest gas prices, some are turning to public transit—evidenced by a double-digit ridership increase at Pasadena's Me...

Hour 3 - Tensions are escalating among the states that depend on the Colorado River as critical negotiations over the West's shrinking water supply intensify. Closer to home, questions are mounting over California's water priorities and how resources are being managed amid ongoing drought concerns. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles City Council is pushing back against federal efforts to suspend funding f...

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are delving into the Palisades Fire trial and checking in with Attorney Lou Shapiro. PLUS is the BIG ONE coming? Signs are showing it just might. We're diving into it all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are going to school. We are talking to Rishaan Marwaha about the smartphone ban at school . PLUS we are breaking down what we know about the UFC Freedom 250 plot. It's all on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- Downtown LA is dead! Well that's what the reports say and Monks and Merrill are breaking it down. PLUS Irvine is taking a page right out of LA's book, AND there is an affordability crisis in OC. All these stories and more on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the latest in SoCal. Noncitizens may get the opportunity to vote and we are explaining how and why and we hear from you. PLUS we talk to Dr. Lynn Goldman about the chemical leak in Garden Grove, and the hundreds of chemical tanks just like it around SoCal, and much more on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are delving into the latest with the Palisades and Lachman fire. PLUS LAPD drama. LAPD is under fire for shooting a dog when they we're responding to a news complaint and the Pasadena officer who accidentally shot another officer. We are covering it all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are talking to KIRN analyst Albert Booteh Saaz about the latest with Iran and the USA. Is there finally peace in the Middle East? PLUS Newsom vs. Trump's Justice Depts. We are deep diving on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- It was a busy weekend and Monks and Merrill are diving into the latest news stories including the FIFA World Cup. We talk to Director/Visiting Associate Clinical Professor Stephanie Richards about the Human Rights concerns during the World Cup. PLUS a lot has happened at the beaches and the California Coast is dangerous. We are talking to Watch Duty CEO John Willis. It's all on KFIAM-640.&...

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are talking about the effects of the chemical spray and we talk to Supervisor Donald Wagner about everything you need to know. PLUS it's Animal Rights Awareness week and we talk to Nina Jackel, Founder of Lady Freethinker about the animal abandonment crisis. AND the another misfortune with Spencer Pratt and fire on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are deep diving into the herbicide fight, and we talk to Environmentalist Brent Linas about his thoughts. PLUS the latest with USA vs Iran. The war may be over but where is the relief? We get into it on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (06/13) - Monks took the company car to Santa Cruz (with permission) for his week off vacation recently. He's thinking about purchasing the same car as Merrill, which is a Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid. Plus, Primm is a spooky shell of its former self. Also, when Monks gets sassy, his sassy-accent slips out, but Merrill hears it more as his Kentucky accent. Also, are you a...

More Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (06/13) - Metro Police Chief Bill Scott joins the show to talk about the Metro police program and applicants. Attorney Tim Scott joins the show to discuss his client's claims that a San Bernardino County deputy entered a homeowner's yard without a warrant and fatally shot the family's dog, raising questions about law enforcement procedures, property rights, and accoun...

Hour 1 - The homelessness debate in Los Angeles reaches a boiling point. NewsNation reporter Rich McHugh joins the show to discuss the Trump administration's move to block federal homelessness funding in Los Angeles. Plus, the DEA announces new arrests and major drug seizures at MacArthur Park, questions grow over California's homelessness spending priorities, and a report reveals more than 250 ta...

Hour 2 - The financial empire behind SpaceX and what an eventual IPO could mean for investors and employees. Guest Miriam Gottfried of The Wall Street Journal joins the program to discuss how SpaceX workers are getting a crash course in managing newfound wealth. Plus, one year after cellphone bans hit classrooms, educators report calmer schools and stronger student engagement, while more than 1,00...