KFI Featured Segments

For #TrueCrimeTuesday, breaking news on the glove DNA in the Guthrie case and the latest on the ransom note writer, plus the Netflix trending show about Lucy Letby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich speaks on search engines that don’t track you, why tiny digital cameras are trending, the app of the day: Splitwide, and QR code safety tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The extraterrestrial talk heats up as Barack Obama clarifies he’s seen “no evidence” of aliens—despite sparking buzz with earlier comments—while Eileen Gonzalez reveals her ex-husband once swore he was abducted. Mark dives into listener talkbacks on alien encounters and the eyebrow-raising reason the Olympic Village ran out of condoms in just three...

 The Mark Thompson Show honors the life and legacy of Robert Duvall, the intense and iconic screen legend, as news breaks of his passing at 95. News anchor Eileen Gonzalez shares a heartfelt personal story from a 2002 Austin premiere during her days as an entertainment reporter, offering a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the celebrated actor. Plus, two American moms in their 40s stun the wo...

 Mark reunites with The Foosh and news anchor Eileen Gonzalez. Thompson shares his trip to the premiere of Amadeus at the Pasadena Playhouse for a night of theatrical brilliance. Oscar-nominated songwriting legend Diane Warren joins the conversation to talk about her powerful original song “Dear Me,” performed by Kesha for the Grammy-nominated documentary Diane Warr...

Allison Howell, CEO of Hogan . Research from Hogan Assessments, whose work helps organizations around the world understand how people think, behave, and interact under real-world pressure, sheds light on what truly determines the success of a romantic relationship. It's all on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saadia Khan is talking about Belong on Your Own Terms , a mental health tool specifically designed for immigrant identity work—addressing what therapists often miss: the psychological cost of narrative erasure.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- There's No Business Like Show Business and outside of Chris Merril and Michael Monk new show beginning Tuesday, we are covering Nicole Curtis, AI generating outrage, and some driving drama. PLUS college students are using phones DURING SEX? We're getting into it on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Chris Merrill is premiering Monks and Merrill this Tuesday at 12pm PT and we're taking your Talkbacks on what you want to hear on this new show. PLUS we are diving into Nancy Guthrie's mother, Epstein files update, and the latest with the Olympics. More government shutdowns are coming possibly and more on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Chris Merrill is premiering Monks and Merrill this Tuesday at 12pm PT and we're taking your Talkbacks on what you want to hear on this new show. SoCal is getting soaked, the globes are trotting with the NBA All Star Game, PLUS the law makers, the law breakers, and the times there ought to be a law. Chris is delving into encampment cleanups and Pokemon cards. PLUS so much more on KFIAM...

Founded by John and Jane Sungkamee, the husband-and-wife team behind the legendary  Emporium Thai in Westwood which is built upon more than 26 years of cultural stewardship and culinary excellence. First opened in 2000, Emporium Thai has become one of Los Angeles’ most respected Thai institutions. John Sungkamee, Founder & CEO of Emporium Thai and the exciting new Emporium...

Happy Valentine's Day!! If you want to avoid the crowds and chaos, Neil has the perfect simple snacks you and your lover can make right at home. (even if your lover is you) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So sad about James Van Der Beek’s death this week at the age of 48 from colorectal cancer. He left behind a wife and six kids. A GoFundMe page was set up, and it’s doing really well, topping $2.5 million in two days. And now there’s blowback due to its success, with people calling the Van Der Beek widow to sell their mansion instead. But it turns out, Van Der Beek...

Mayor Karen Bass is in the literal hotseat. The fire after-action report is out, and she whitewashed it, altering and softening the report in a bid to suggest everything was under control during the disastrous LA wildfires of January 2025. She’s now denied the media’s access to her and the fire chief in a bid to control the narrative. The Monks & Merrill Show hits ai...

Mayor Karen Bass is in the literal hotseat. The fire after-action report is out, and she whitewashed it, altering and softening the report in a bid to suggest everything was under control during the disastrous LA wildfires of January 2025. She’s now denied the media’s access to her and the fire chief in a bid to control the narrative. The Monks & Merrill Show hits ai...

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about new items at Wendy’s, the best jarred pasta, & Valentine’s Day desserts from Costco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about romancing your home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On his first day back at KFI, Chris Merrill shares behind-the-scenes stories from a promo photoshoot with Monks—complete with questionable poses—while diving into the headline-grabbing media shakeup involving Skydance Media and Warner Bros. Discovery and a massive financial clause tied to a potential takeover. Chris reacts to the death of James Van Der Beek after a battle with colorect...

Chris fires up the talkbacks and responds to listeners while sharing his excitement—and slight terror—about teaming up with Monks. He breaks down the surge in short-term rental bookings ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what skyrocketing demand could mean for host cities. Chris also dives into what we know so far about the El Paso airspace shutdown, vents about a very spec...

Chris teams up with Michael Monks as he unpacks his chaotic move back to Los Angeles, reflects on his long-running “work-lastionship” with the Foosh, and somehow finds time to tell an unforgettable outhouse story from his days in Michigan. The show also dives into the troubling second week of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, as investigators review home surveillance footage and...

In #TechTalk, they break down the doorbell footage recovery in the Nancy Guthrie case and Ring's wild rise from Shark Tank rejection to surveillance giant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Reddit’s list of the biggest Boomer complaints to McDonald’s McNugget “caviar” kits selling out in minutes, Lou Penrose dives into the strange and telling trends shaping today’s culture. He covers the apparent decline of Las Vegas strip clubs, the Orange County coffee shop shut down after 17 arrests for public nudity, and the lingering controv...

Lou Penrose lays out his simple formula for government: create the right conditions for Americans to succeed—and ensure justice. With new jobs numbers showing Americans are back to work and U.S. jobs rebounding, Lou argues the country is rediscovering its economic footing, thanks in part to Trump’s tariffs. He takes on America’s disconnect from the real state of the eco...

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Lou Penrose dives into a fiery “Love Poll” revealing most Americans say you can run a split household politically—while a new Fox poll suggests Democrats and Republicans can still fall head over heels. Lou re-shares his rules for dating single young adults and asks the big question: can you truly be in love with someone from the other...

Lou dives into the so-called “dating recession” among high schoolers and shares his own dating rules. He breaks down KFI AM 640’s upcoming weekday lineup changes featuring John Kobylt, Tim Conway Jr., Chris Merrill, Michael Monks and more, while reacting to listener talkbacks. Lou also covers U.S. curler Rich Ruohonen speaking out about ICE presence in his home state and wraps it...