Monks & Merrill

Hour 2 - California voters send a strong message as Monterey Park moves closer to becoming the first city in the state to ban data centers. Huntington Beach Mayor Casey McKeon joins the show to discuss the city’s ongoing housing dispute with the state and whether a concession is on the horizon. Plus, a look at Robert Garcia’s commanding lead in the newly drawn CA-42 race, the latest on...

Hour 3 - The polling got right, the growing scrutiny surrounding George Santos after reports of suspicious Kalshi trades, and the political rise of Spencer Pratt. After outperforming expectations in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, Pratt is already laying out his strategy to take on Karen Bass in November. Plus, why some political observers are calling Pratt a potential threat far beyond Los Angel...

Hour 1- Conway is filling in for Monks and Merrill and he is covering the latest with the election, moving out of California, and Metro offering free rides today to get you to the ballot. Oh, and some gambling and sports of course. It's Conway on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Conway is filling in for Monks and Merrill tonight on election Tuesday. We get the latest from Alex Stone, plus let you know what is going on with the Sheriffs race, and who is in the lead currently for the mayor race and by how much. PLUS, some fun news about the weirdest things left behind in an Uber and how you can fix your cholesterol with a one-time infusion. All that and more on KFIA...

Hour 3- Conway on Election Tuesday is covering what the predictions are for the mayor race, and everything else you need to know for today. PLUS, Irvine is adding an In N Out to Great Park, and Trader Joes added sugar free sweet and sour gummy worms that are getting some crappy reviews. All that and more on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Monks and out and Merrill is holding it down. We are covering all things politics. Governor race, mayor race, and polls! Do you have faith in the polls? We get into it all on KFI-AM640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Monks and out and Merrill flying solo. He is covering the latest with Huntington Beach and Robert Garcia. PLUS we talk to Councilwoman Traci Park and why she voted no on Los Angeles' nearly $15 million budget AND we are covering Measure ER and more on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- Merrill all alone today on Monks and Merrill and we are covering the mayor race. Voting turn out has been low and vandals have been vandalizing and we get into all of it. PLUS is voter fatigue a factor? It's all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (05/30) - A post from The Wall Street Journal says there is now a discourse between Diet Coke and Coke Zero, with the latter gaining more popularity. The CIA is using your DNA data to determine if you are an extraterrestrial. Plus, from sex tapes in the NFL to overflowing trash - we are now in a constant state of surveillance. There's a grey wolf that's been spotted i...

More Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (05/30) - California politics takes a bizarre turn as the race for governor becomes a battle over facial hair. Gubernatorial candidate Sam Sandak joins us to discuss his run for California governor and the issues driving his campaign. Congressman Lou Correa joins Monks & Merrill to discuss psychedelic therapy legislation in Orange County. Crime is down in LA. See...

Hour 1 - From struggling businesses in Downtown L.A. to debates over public safety and homelessness, today's episode explores the issues driving conversation across the city. Michael Monks and Chris Merrill unpack why business owners are demanding action, what's behind a controversial proposal for an armed enforcement unit, concerns surrounding a new tiny home village, and the environmental impact...

Hour 2 - Congressman Lou Correa joins Monks & Merrill to discuss psychedelic therapy legislation in Orange County. Then, Heather Brooker breaks down Democrats’ push to regulate AI-generated election ads ahead of 2027. Plus, a mountain lion sighting in Santa Monica has residents told to stay indoors, and we explore “whale finder” tools and how people are tracking marine life a...

Hour 3 - Shrey Parikh takes home the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee title after a dramatic spell-off finish, while Los Angeles Metro prepares for new leadership as the board unanimously appoints Karen Bass as Chair for Fiscal Year 2026–27. Maya Pagod joins Monks & Merrill to break down Metro’s new rapid bus line and touchless app rollout. Meanwhile, a state worker union is test...

The political temperature in California hits a boiling point. Could new DHS threats against sanctuary cities disrupt international travel at LAX? Governor Gavin Newsom vows a massive tax retaliation over what he calls Trump’s $1.8 billion “slush fund,” while California moves to block federal involvement in state election procedures. Plus, the Justice Department sues UCL...

Gubernatorial candidate Sam Sandak joins us to discuss his run for California governor and the issues driving his campaign. Plus, we break down the explosive $400 million clash between billionaire sports owner Stan Kroenke and the City of Inglewood, why 2026 World Cup ticket prices are suddenly dropping just weeks before kickoff, and the growing outrage from Angels fans demanding owner Arte Moreno...

The race for Los Angeles mayor is tightening fast. New polling shows Karen Bass, Nithya Raman, and Spencer Pratt locked in a razor-close battle just days before Tuesday’s primary — and now Governor Gavin Newsom is jumping in with a late endorsement of Bass. Meanwhile, City Hall is exploring whether Angelenos could soon pay more for basic city services, while the L.A. City Council delay...

Hour 1 - A wild day across Southern California — from emergency evacuations in South L.A. after a massive illegal fireworks discovery to the tense chemical tank scare in Garden Grove that thankfully ended without disaster. Plus, new reporting reveals industry insiders knew for years about the dangerous “runaway” chemical reactions behind Orange County’s near-catastrophe. &n...

Hour 2 - California politics takes a bizarre turn as the race for governor becomes a battle over facial hair.  Gavin Newsom’s controversial final budget moves — including a $33K portrait and a proposed $20 million governors tribute project — while the high-speed rail fight explodes statewide. Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra says he’d overhaul the rail plan to...

Hour 3 - Homelessness and housing collide in a city under pressure. Guest Louis Abramson joins us to break down a new RAND study as vendors are pushed out near MacArthur Park with temporary fencing and rough sleeping in L.A. hits a four-year high. Plus, reality TV star Spencer Pratt sparks backlash with claims his policies would drive homeless residents out of Los Angeles entirely. And as the cris...

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering money and the governor's race. There appears to be a cash flood. PLUS, e-bikes are at the top of pediatric emergency room visits, and the solution may be in labeling e-bikes differently. We get into all of it on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Monk and Merrill are covering the Garden Grove chemical crisis with OC District Attorney Tom Spitzer. PLUS, we are talking about Hollywood and politics. How does the Hollywood crisis impact the mayor's race? We break it all down on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- Crime is down in LA and Monks and Merrill are covering the why. PLUS money money money! $15 million to hire 510 LAPD officers, CA FAIR plan on raising their rates, and Edison has paid $175 million to Eaton Fire claimants, but is that enough? We get into all of it on KFIAM-640!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Memorial Day, Monks and Merrill reflect on the sacrifices of those who served. Featuring Iraq War veteran and author Jason Rumbaugh and actor and veteran advocate Gary Sinise, the episode explores the emotional and physical toll of war, the challenges veterans face after returning home, and the importance of honoring and supporting those who served. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

More Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (05/23) - Can you get back into society after being in the adult film business? Some sports athletes are turning to OnlyFans due to the shortage in what they are earning. Plus, it seems the kids are not going out as much... but parents are worried? Plus, more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (05/23) - Is Monks a wanted criminal from fleeing the scene after allegedly bumping into a car?! Plus, a lack of public defenders. Author of "Torched" joins the show. Plus, more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.