Monks & Merrill

Hour 1 - Los Angeles is gearing up for a $3.1 billion street overhaul under Mayor-elect Nithya Raman, but could drivers be squeezed even more? Meanwhile, the Supreme Court may limit victims’ ability to sue federal agents, LA City Council members push to expand public hygiene infrastructure, and LA County looks for ways to unlock millions in federal disaster funding.  See omnystudio.com/...

Hour 2 - Hollywood faces a massive shake-up as Skydance looks to slash more than $6 billion while integrating Warner Bros. Could entertainment's biggest merger reshape the industry? Then, could the roadways of the future charge your electric vehicle as you drive? James Campbell of Utah State University's ASPIRE Research Center joins us to discuss Utah's groundbreaking powered pavement technol...

Hour 3 -Should California's wealthiest residents pay more, or would a billionaire tax drive money and businesses out of the state? We'll examine the economic debate as voters watch a series of closely contested local races. Orange County City Council battles remain neck and neck, while Acquanetta Warren and Alan Wapner trail in key San Bernardino County election contests. Plus, California has a ne...

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering cleaning up encampments for LA28, Nithya Raman being AGAINST the Olympics in LA before she was the Mayor, strawberry grower layoffs, and ice cream shop weather bets. We're covering it ALL on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering the Long Beach house that dropped from $4.95 million to $2.9 million which peaks developers' interest. PLUS we talk to Supervisor Katrina Foley about the plan for 700,000 cubic yard of sand that could save San Clemente's railway from the El Nino, AND will Nithya Raman replace LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell? We break it ALL down on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/list...

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are covering the ICE drama in Boyle Heights, Trump blaming his deportation plan for Midterm turnout, the country moving further left, and we talk to Jason Nathanson about Supervisor Horvath's campaign. It's all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hour 1 - Monks and Merrill tackle the latest political headlines, local controversies, and some seriously strange Los Angeles history. From Nithya Raman’s new leadership in LA and the city's ongoing homelessness crisis to Governor Newsom’s decision to commute nearly 600 death row sentences, no topic is off-limits. They also discuss shifting White House power dynamics, the Teamsters str...

This week on Monks and Merrill, the hosts break down the latest Southern California headlines, from overflowing trash cans and delayed garbage pickups to an upcoming Huntington Beach time capsule ceremony. They discuss the ongoing Teamsters strike and its impact on trash and recycling services across Orange County, frustrations over public trash collection in LA's Koreatown, and what the city is d...

Hour 3 - A look at the latest political and policy developments, from a new law restricting certain social media features for users under 16 to the remaining questions surrounding close election results. We break down how Ramen won the mayor’s race and examine his ambitious plan to reduce the number of people living in tents and encampments by at least 50% ahead of the 2028 Olympics. See omn...

Hour 1 - Nithya Raman wins the L.A. mayor’s race! What does her victory mean for the future of Los Angeles? Miles Morton of LA Basin joins Monks & Merrill to break down the 2026 L.A. election and map the political landscape. Plus, landlords are taking parking spaces away from renters to build ADUs, and we examine where Southern California’s homebuying crash is hitting hardest. See...

Hour 2 - California politics, public safety and a little food for thought! Orange County is looking to add Democrats to the State Legislature, while several California ballot measures remain undecided as vote counting continues. West Hollywood makes headlines with a new ordinance allowing polyamorous partners to legally register. Plus, Jamie McBride, LAPD detective with 36 years on the force and L...

Hour 3 - January brings a defining moment for Democrats: confront President Trump or seek compromise? With voters demanding action on high costs and corruption, can Democrats deliver on their promises? Plus, guest Sally Ng joins us to discuss alarming findings from an Eaton Fire study suggesting nearly 7 million Angelenos were exposed to elevated lead levels. And as California utilities lobby for...

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering all things Midterm election! Democrats gain control of the House of Senate, changed Red states Blue, and recovered voters that turned MAGA. It was a blue tsunami. We also talk to Niall Stanage of The Hill about the takeaway. PLUS Bass and Raman are still close with Raman in the lead. We break it all down and MORE on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listene...

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering everything you need to know about the Midterm elections. We are covering OC being torn between red and blue, ranked choice in Irvine, and the results of Prop 40 and Prop 39 on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 - CA is STILL COUNTING VOTES. We talk to Election-Law Attorney, Steven J Kaufman. We need to start thinking about the Presidential race NOW, the Dems had a great night and we're talking to ABC's Diana Paulsen, AND could this blue tsunami backfire on the far left? We explain on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 - With the midterm elections approaching, Monks & Merrill break down the potential impact of a Democratic sweep, the rise of the DSA in local politics, and the upcoming Los Angeles mayoral race. They also explore the challenges of electric vehicle infrastructure and make predictions about key election outcomes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 - Monk & Merrill break down the latest election developments, including the DSA's endorsement of Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral race and the potential impact of a Democratic takeover of Congress. They also explore California's affordability crisis, declining tourism, and the growing exodus to states like Texas and Florida, with insights from ABC News reporter Mike Dobuski and W...

Hour 3 - As Election Day unfolds, Monks and Merrill break down the biggest questions surrounding election security, voter fraud, mail-in ballots, and potential federal interference. Joined by ABC News investigative reporter Jared Kofsky, the hosts explore the latest developments, examine concerns about voting transparency, and weigh in on California’s key local races and ballot propositions....

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are updating us on the latest with Palisades Fire arson trial. PLUS, Vote 16. Should 16-year-old be allowed to vote? We talk to Vote 16 VP Adina Austin AND former Mayor of Culver City, Steven Gourley about the pros and cons. All this and MORE on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill want you to know a moratorium has been put out on karaoke rooms around Koreatown, the mayoral race is deadlocked, Brian Hawkins was arrested just days before the election, AND everything you need to know before you decide on Prop 40. We break all this down and MORE on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are covering the overload of political advertising. Apparently, it hits record levels and NOT just based off the constant text messages. We're talking to Araceli Martinez about SD 30. AND we're covering same day voter registration and MORE on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Monks and Merrill, the conversation gets real with a candid discussion about the city's crime stats and what's being done to keep Angelenos safe. The mayor of LA, Karen Bass, joins the show to share her vision for a safer city, including plans to tackle homelessness and gang violence. But is it all just a numbers game, or is there more to the story? The mayor's office is working to ad...

This episode of Monks and Merrill is a thought-provoking conversation that delves into the changing times we live in. The hosts discuss a fascinating topic that's got everyone talking - the decline of driving among young people. They share their personal experiences and observations, highlighting the stark contrast between their own teenage years and the current generation's attitude towards drivi...