Monks & Merrill

Hour 1 - What caused the Microsoft outage impacting Outlook and Teams, and what does it reveal about America’s cybersecurity vulnerabilities? Plus, San Bernardino police are turning to new drone technology to improve response times and public safety. Guest Jay Seidel, Professor of Drone Technology at Fullerton College, joins Monks and Merrill to discuss the college’s groundbreaking new...

Hour 2 - A nationwide FAA ground stop brings all U.S. airports to a standstill as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin addresses the extraordinary circumstances behind the disruption. Plus, prosecutors challenge Governor Newsom’s commutation of death sentences, Newport Beach neighborhoods push back against an e-bike parking ban, and an LA couple fights a $293 AI-generated bus lane ti...

Hour 3 - Why did the FAA order a nationwide ground stop at U.S. airports, and what are the extraordinary circumstances behind the disruption? Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin addresses the situation. Plus, prosecutors back a legal challenge to Governor Newsom’s commutation of death sentences, Newport Beach residents push back against a campus e-bike parking ban, and an LA couple...

Hour 1 - From outrageous water bills to million-dollar studies and beachfront homes, this episode of Monks and Merrill takes a humorous look at California’s coastal conundrum. The hosts expose the absurdities of government spending, question the accountability of public utilities, and explore the risks of investing in luxury coastal real estate as erosion and flooding threaten the shoreline....

Hour 3 - What happens when you've spent thousands of hours risking your life fighting California's wildfires, only to find the doors to a firefighting career slammed shut when you get out of prison? Monks and Merrill explore the uphill battle facing formerly incarcerated firefighters and the efforts to give them a second chance. Hear from Rico Marquez, who brings more than 1,600 hours of wildfire...

Hour 3 - Monks and Merrill tackle California’s election results, corporate scandals, and the surprising world of corporate espionage. They also look ahead to the Los Angeles mayoral transition and the race to fill a vacant City Council seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the LAHSA shut down of their computers over a potential security issue, the Palisades arson trial plot twist, and Nithya Ramans' return to City Hall for the first time after winning the mayoral race. Her colleagues were against her running for mayor but now that she has won she has their support. She is also changing her tune on law enforcement. We break it a...

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering the real issues in SoCal. You may soon be able to volunteer to repaint crosswalks, IE vs warehouses, AND we talk to Mr. Kevin Neu about the 24/7 trucking facility. He is a resident and he is against it which is why he created his website https://2411glassell.com/ . We get deep into it on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- Did you think financial relief was on the way? Well not for renters any time soon. More voter fraud accusations in SoCal, appealing at City Hall can cost ya big, AND Texas turning Blue could be a big problem for conservative Californians that fled California's liberal ways. It's all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.