Monks & Merrill

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/22) - Layoffs at LAHSA spark urgent pleas to save jobs as new concerns emerge over inaccurate financials and accountability failures. With L.A. County launching a new homelessness department, will it fix the system—or fuel what critics call the “homeless industrial complex”? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/22) - Netflix eyes a bargain deal for the historic Radford Studio Center—what it means for Hollywood’s future. Heather Brooker breaks it down, plus the debate over LAUSD’s new student screen-time limits and Mayor Bass’s push to cut film permit fees to keep production in L.A. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are talking to Attorney Lou Shapiro about all things D4vid. PLUS the latest drama with Amazon, green year theater, and are natural disasters causing the unhoused numbers to rise? We break it all down on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are diving into the LA county layoffs, and the latest problems for the unhoused communities. PLUS why the new youth shelter has yet to open and so much more. It's all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are talking to JuNelle Harris about the $200 million set aside in CA to update school HVAC systems, and they are talking to Bree Jensen about the new struggles wildfire survivors are facing. PLUS we are delving into the latest with the Governor race and how the Swalwell fiasco impacted the race. It's all on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are covering the latest with the D4vid case, Karen Bass and her LA budget and how we are about to be taxed more because of it. All that and more on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are covering the latest with Iran. We talk to Lt. Gen Richard Newton about how politics impact our gas bill. PLUS who is to blame for Gas prices? We check in with New Nation's Ashleigh Fields. AND what is the future of gas prices? All that and more on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Monks and Merrill are covering Skid Row animals with  Joey Tuccio . PLUS there may be some unlawful rent increases happening in LA and a housing shortage. Monks and Merrill break it all down on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/18) - A new report in the LA Alliance homelessness case is raising serious doubts about Los Angeles County's data. The Riverside County Sherriff's Office is investigating a deputy accused of using a dating app during an active barricaded suspect situation. A Los Angeles driver spent 16 months fighting a $93 parking ticket he says he never should have been issued i...

More Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/18) - Tech entrepreneur and 2026 LA mayoral candidate Adam Miller joins Monks and Merrill to discuss his vision for fixing Los Angeles—from city management and public safety to rebuilding trust in local government. The conversation also tackles mounting outrage over LA water reservoir shutdowns in fire-prone areas, as residents question whether policy decisi...

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/17) - Historic preservationists weigh in on battles over the Hollywood Center Motel and Taix, while new developments—from a Trader Joe’s project to a luxury penthouse—highlight LA’s growing pains. At the same time, debate intensifies over the mansion tax and its impact on the city’s worsening housing crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/17) - The show examines the impact of California’s $20 fast food wage, from business struggles to broader economic effects, alongside new research on how companies adapt. It also looks at tourism trends and LA’s push to reconsider business taxes amid growing pressure on employers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/16) - The Monks and Merrill Show dives into the evolution of online predator stings—from the legacy of To Catch a Predator to today’s livestream-driven vigilante culture fueled by clicks, donations, and public shaming. After Vitaly Zdorovetskiy issued an apology over a false accusation involving Akash Singhania, and with the Orange County DA declining to pu...

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/16) - Rising tensions in Orange County as homeowners push back against the Orange County Sanitation District over controversial easement cleanups—some even losing parts of their property. Guest Phillip Rizzo joins the show to share his fight after his pool was slated for removal, sparking a legal battle with the county. Then, shifting to politics, with Eric Swalw...

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/16) - A hard look at Los Angeles ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics—where efforts to clean up encampments near venues raise bigger questions about long-term solutions versus short-term optics. Los Angeles County weighs plans to remove unhoused populations; a deeper issue looms—people are leaving L.A. in large numbers. Dowell Myers warns that if the trend con...

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/15) - Los Angeles officials are raising red flags over LA28, from disputed Olympic ticket claims to billions in contracts that may bypass local businesses. Monks and Merrill break down the controversy, including Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s push for a strict “Zero-Cost Principle” to ensure taxpayers are fully repaid before anyone profits. See omnys...

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/15) - Tech entrepreneur and 2026 LA mayoral candidate Adam Miller joins Monks and Merrill to discuss his vision for fixing Los Angeles—from city management and public safety to rebuilding trust in local government. The conversation also tackles mounting outrage over LA water reservoir shutdowns in fire-prone areas, as residents question whether policy decisions a...

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/15) - KFI reporter and Entertain Me podcast host Heather Brooker joins Monks and Merrill to break down Hollywood’s escalating studio tensions as industry heavyweights oppose Paramount’s proposed deal for Warner Bros. The conversation also explores Los Angeles County’s push to make filming at Venice Beach easier—without turning the icon...

Monks and Merrill are delving into the LAUSD strikes. We are talking to Marc Joffe with the California Policy Center about his thoughts.  PLUS we are covering the latest with the SOFI Stadium workers that may be striking right before the World Cup. AND Amy King talk s Wiggle Waggle Walk . All that and more on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill love the animals. They are talking to Jacqui Pinol about closing her life saving charity because the city hit her with a huge bill, and police are looking for a dog abuser after he abandoned his dog in a coyote populated area. AND more money problems in SoCal. It's all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are diving into the Tony Gonzalez drama and more on Eric Swalwell. PLUS everything Chad Bianco and the ballot fraud. We get the legal scoop from  Lou Shapiro.   All that and more on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are diving into the latest the LAUSD and the looming strike. PLUS everything Swalwell. He's officially out of the race. It's all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are covering the Eric Swalwell fiasco, including his undocumented nanny and what this means on a national level. PLUS we are talking to YOU with our Talkbacks. All that and MORE on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are covering Amazon's self-driving Zoox, and they talk to  Rich On Tech   all about it. PLUS we are diving into rising gas prices and the latest in Iran. All that and more on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of More Monks and Merrill, they discuss the upcoming Olympics in Los Angeles and the challenges of securing tickets. Merrill shares his experience trying to get tickets for himself and his family, including his dad, who's excited to attend the historic three-on-three basketball event. They also dive into the controversy surrounding a post on the social media app Threads, where a us...