Michael Monks Reports

Michael dives into the controversy surrounding the firing of LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, and the heated appeal process with Mayor Karen Bass at the center of it all. He replays a key moment from January 7th and breaks down the critical elements of Crowley’s upcoming hearing—including a recap of the fire-event timeline and Mayor Bass’s trip to Ghana. Michael also examines a new PPIC survey revea...

Michael Monks delves into how film and TV production, the lifeblood of LA, is undergoing seismic shifts—explaining why “Hollywood” isn’t making “Hollywood” anymore. He explores the hidden impact of the recent fire on producers, writers, and industry professionals who are now focused on personal recovery, before sitting down with State Senator Ben Allen to discuss strategies for rehabilitating the...

Michael Monks dives into a series of pressing issues impacting Los Angeles. He opens with controversy as Mayor Karen Bass fires Fire Chief Kristin Crowley over the January wildfires—sparking pushback from the firefighters’ union over budget cuts and resource shortfalls. Michael then sits down with lawyer Avi Siani to discuss recent eviction moratorium moves by the County and City Council, as well...

Michael Monks examines how the January 2025 Palisades Fire has forced city officials to reconsider the downtown Convention Center expansion, jeopardizing plans for the 2028 Olympic Games. He then sits down with LA County GOP Chairwoman Roxanne Hogue, who discusses the challenges and opportunities facing over a million registered Republicans in a predominantly Democratic region, emphasizing public...

This special looks at the devastating effects of the wildfires through the voices of people who lost their homes, the people who covered it, and the ones taking charge in the aftermath. We takes listeners from the first flash of flames spotted in the Palisades and Altadena, to now, as LA starts to pick up the pieces. Survivors who fled as the fires claimed their homes, journalists who told the sto...

This special looks at the devastating effects of the wildfires through the voices of people who lost their homes, the people who covered it, and the ones taking charge in the aftermath. We takes listeners from the first flash of flames spotted in the Palisades and Altadena, to now, as LA starts to pick up the pieces. Survivors who fled as the fires claimed their homes, journalists who told the sto...