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 Just 12% of Americans aged 30 and under are married and own homes. Post-WWII 1950s, that figure was around 54%. Single and renting forever – is it the new American dream? A combined income of $180k won’t even get you into a starter home in many locations, according to some listeners. Housing prices and the cost of living are going up all over the country...

Last Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers sprinkled holy water in the end zone — and it worked! They beat the Baltimore Ravens! Secretary of State Marco Rubio leaked in a news report that President Trump has the intent to purchase Greenland from the Kingdom of Denmark, although Denmark has stated that Greenland is not for sale. KFI’s special “LA Fires: On...

True CrimeTuesday deep dive on the University of Idaho murders, with new insight from Bryan Kohberger’s sister about troubling warning signs in the weeks before his arrest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich is live from CES in Las Vegas to talk about Wearphone the wearable privacy mask for your voice, Jenny the highly realistic therapeutic robotic dog, and Timeeli the personal safety system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about 3 things to do in 2026 to make better money decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here comes the sun! Hollywood star and Academy Award-nominee Mickey Rourke has launched a GoFundMe to cover the cost of his eviction and back rent, to the tune of $100K. The rent on his Los Angeles home is something in the region of $7,000 a month. Rahner has amazing knowledge of movie cinema, especially obscure stuff. Let’s nerd out together! Mark's new year’s reso...

Minor celebrity Mark Thompson had a rather sedate NYE, largely due to the unseasonable torrential rain here in SoCal. Have you watched the new Chevy Chase documentary on CNN? He doesn’t seem like a pleasant person. The president of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro and his wife were extracted from that country, flown to the USA, and indicted in New...

Mark Thompson recalls his neighborly interaction with Johnny Depp when he lived in West Hollywood. He also used to play tennis with Harve Bennet, producer of “Star Trek,” “The Six Million Dollar Man” and “Mod Squad.” Mark plays listener talkbacks from fans who are both concerned and titillated by Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke’s rental woes.&...

Chris is talking about the latest with Venezuela and Maduro, PLUS there's no business like show business and Chris is getting into Avatar, Stranger Things, and MORE. AND being in a relationship is cringe? We get into that and more on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks Technique of the Week features shepherd's pie - its history and recipe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon take a look at a the highest grossing films of the year as well as the best and worst films/tv of 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of True Crime Tuesday, Gary and Shannon touch on a true crime case from 30 years ago, the murder of six-year-old Jon Benet Ramsey, and the recent new developments in the case as well as a look into the 'Snow King', former Olympic snowboarder turned drug kingpin Ryan James Wedding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doctor Wendy Walsh talks to film director Violet Feng about her documentary, The Dating Game. The film explores the social issue of an oversupply of men in China due to the one-child policy. Violet shares her personal connection to the topic, having made films about China for years, and how she wanted to understand the perspectives of Chinese men. They discuss the emotional impact of the policy on...

Best Of Chris Merrill brings together some of the most entertaining and thought-provoking moments from the show, starting with a lively listener-driven debate on which classic TV shows deserve a reboot in the wake of the Warner Bros., Netflix, and Paramount shakeups. From Scrubs to The X-Files , Chris and callers share their nostalgia picks and reboot wish lists. The conversation then shifts to li...

In this "best of" special, Chris Merrill breaks down the headlines that have everyone talking, starting with President Trump’s executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction and the legal and political ripple effects that could follow. Chris digs into why redefining a WMD could be a dangerous precedent, then pivots to Venezuela, drones being used to smuggle contraband i...

In the final hour of the 'best of', Chris Merrill's got a lively discussion going on about the world of streaming services. He's sharing his own experiences with subscription fatigue and the rise of ad-supported tiers. Chris talks about how he's rotating through services to avoid overspending, and how this trend might impact the future of content creation. He also dives into the world of rebooting...

Russia and Ukraine peace talks in "final stages". The young kids like the old shows. Plus, the best New Year's Eve events in Los Angeles to ring in 2026! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are modern influencers going away? A look at how influencer culture could look like in 2026. Also, how the realtor business looks like this time of year - what are the new trends for houses? Plus, a bar in Tokyo is going viral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about the best and worst gadgets of 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about the importance of turning off the lights, new millionaires not feeling rich, and practical things you can do to feel healthier and wealthier in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the Executive Director for Friends of Big Bear Valley Sandy Steers about what is going on in Jackie and Shadows’ nest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Andy speaks to KTLA’s Kacey Montoya about the massive storm hitting SoCal this week over Christmas. It’s gonna be a very wet Christmas, so no texting and driving, people!  It’s just a couple days before Christmas, and Andy is recalling the classic 1983 Christmas movie, creatively titled “A Christmas Story.” Andy is wondering ab...

The Epstein file dump, released this week, included redacted and deleted files, some of which were later re-added. Did the DOJ do this to protect survivors and victims, or to protect the predators and perpetrators? There are also photos of the prison cell in which Epstein apparently died by suicide, but the images don’t add up. Also, a tragic car accident on the...

In the 1950s, caller Joy’s dad painted the ceiling of her bedroom navy blue, covered it in glowing stars, and gifted her a telescope! Thousands flock to Downey for the annual masa pilgrimage at the Amapola Market!  Another listener recalls his favorite gift as a kid, a BB gun. However, he accidentally shot a bird and felt so bad, to this day he has never picked up a gun, BB or otherwise...

Dr. Andrew Erdman , the licensed psychotherapist and historian, about his podcast "Feel Familiar? Emotionally Intelligent History." This podcast examines the 1849 Astor Place Theatre Riot, where 2 people died in a celebrity-fueled culture war. Dr. Erdman uses attachment theory, group psychology, and the trauma frameworks to analyze collective behavior.    See omnystudio.com/listener for...