Monks & Merrill

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...

Hour 1- California’s election showdown continues as state and federal officials clash over 20,000 ballots. Binance halts withdrawals after a massive $6.3 billion crypto hack. LAPD Detective and Police Protective League Board Member Jamie McBride joins us to discuss the League’s $4.8 million campaign targeting Nithya Raman and its support for Mayor Karen Bass. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Hour 2- California’s tax fight heats up! CalTax Fellow Jared Walczak joins us to break down Props 40, 41 and 42 and the state’s economic future. Is California’s $4.25 trillion economy in trouble as businesses leave? Plus, LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger joins us to discuss a proposal that could prevent sitting supervisors from running for County Executive. And California conf...

Hour 3- Los Angeles moves to ban oil production; Ventura faces a fight over its car-free downtown, and Newsom launches a strike force to prepare for the 2028 Olympics. Plus, California Insurance Commissioner candidate and State Senator Ben Allen joins us to discuss the state’s insurance crisis and his race against Jane Kim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 - California’s high-speed rail chief resigns amid a travel expenses scandal, a judge delivers a blistering ruling on federal efforts to block 20,000 California ballots, and Orange County pushes back on a DOJ voter citizenship request. Plus, KFI reporter Heather Brooker joins the Monks & Merrill Show to explain why spam calls and texts are out of control—and what you can do t...

Hour 2 - Los Angeles approves a ban on oil production after years of debate. LA City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez joins the Monks & Merrill Show to break down the policy proposals on the LA ballot. Plus, could downtown LA get new entertainment zones? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 - Could this week bring the highest tides in 100 years? FOX LA Chief Meteorologist Adam Krueger joins the show to break down the unusually high tides and what they mean for Southern California. Then, Rich DeMuro of Rich on Tech joins us to discuss a new system that could let police track your car with help from your phone. Forget Flock — is this the next big privacy concern? Plus, a p...

Hour 1- Rest in Peace to the legendary Dolores Huerta. We talk about it on Monks and Merrill. PLUS the latest with the Mayoral race, Hollywood sign drama, and LADWP bills. It's A LOT and we get into all of it on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- It's almost time to vote and Monks and Merrill are teaching us all we need to know about Prop 40 and Prop 42. PLUS banning quartz is done, so what are the alternatives? AND the latest with OC Teamsters and the strike on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are covering the war over Bunnyhenge, the judge that ruled Essayli is unlawfully serving as top federal prosecutor, and the update on the 20,000 CA ballots that we're blocked. All this and MORE on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 - Flooding shuts down Pacific Coast Highway in Seal Beach, Waste Management Teamsters in LA and Orange counties approve a new contract, and LADWP commissioners weigh relief proposals amid calls for an audit. Plus, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins the Monks and Merrill Show to discuss city officials’ reports of declining crime statistics over the past four years. What’s changin...

hour 2 - Los Angeles is rolling out speed cameras citywide to crack down on speeding drivers. Legal analyst and local defense attorney Lou Shapiro joins the Monks and Merrill Show to break down what drivers need to know about the new enforcement system. Plus, could getting a roommate save Southern Californians $758 a month on rent? And with 69 California ZIP codes landing on a list of the nation&r...