Monks & Merrill

Hour 3- More taxes on Monks and Merrill. We are covering the possible tax on golf courses and country clubs. Is this a fight over taxes or land? PLUS more problems with these e-bikes. There was a man attacked in Huntington beach by a few e-bike teens. OC is ending the e-bike problems on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering all things in the mayoral election. Karen Bass was a no show for the  televised mayoral forum, CA voters might be asked to undo states top two primary system, and Nithya Raman vs Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and Rae Huang. PLUS is this a mayoral race or an endorsement fight? We're getting into all of it on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill take on e-bikes. Do we need e-bike education or accountability? PLUS we are talking to Liza Frias from the LA Dept of Public Health, about the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation and more on KFIAM-640 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are getting into LAPD. LA council wants to push toward ending pretextual stops. If we stop pretextual stops how will we catch criminals? More cameras. PLUS we are talking to Lou Shapiro about the officer involved shooting in the Burlington store on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (05/09) - CNBC is reporting that executives are burning out too, which is one of those stories that can make rank and file workers feel either validated or deeply annoyed. McDonald's is phasing out self-serve soda fountains in U.S. dining rooms, with the rollout expected to be complete by 2032. Southern California's summer travel season is turning into a pocketbook te...

More Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (05/09) - Steve Hilton, the leading candidate for California governor, shares his vision for the state, including cutting gas prices, reducing utility bills, and lowering taxes. He explains how he plans to achieve these goals, citing the state's abundant oil reserves and the need to cut bureaucratic red tape. Steve also discusses his plans for education, including fre...

Hour 1 - Monks and Merrill discuss the new D Line subway extension in Los Angeles, which is set to connect downtown LA to Beverly Hills and eventually Westwood. They're joined by Heather Brooker, a KFI reporter who's been covering the event. Heather shares her observations on the opening ceremony and the potential impact of the new line on the community. The hosts also dive into the challenges of...

Hour 2 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, they dive into the latest addition to LA's public transit options. They're joined by Anthony Crump, a spokesperson for Metro, who shares the story behind the D Line extension. They also talk to Heather Brooker, a KFI reporter, who shares her experience riding the new line and the excitement of the community. The conversation covers the future of trans...

Hour 3 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, they dive into the world of self-driving cars and the challenges they pose. The guys also talk about new legislation to ticket Waymos, including a proposed limit on the number of tickets self-driving cars can receive before being taken off the road. They also explore the changing narrative of San Francisco, which has transformed from a city plagued by...

Hour 1 - Last night's mayoral debate in LA was a wild ride. Monks and Merrill break down the highlights, including a heated exchange between Katie Porter and Chad Bianco. They also dive into the gubernatorial debate, where Julia Mueller from the Hill joins the conversation, sharing her expert analysis on the debates and what they mean for the candidates. The guys also discuss the LA mayoral debate...

Hour 2 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, they dive into the controversy surrounding Turner's Outdoorsman, a gun store in Torrance, California. Supervisor Janice Hahn is calling for stricter regulations after discovering that the store has been linked to nearly 8,000 crime guns sold between 2022 and 2024. The hosts discuss the numbers, questioning whether the store is doing something wrong or...

Hour 3 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, they dive into the city's approach to homelessness and the impact on public safety. Councilman John Lee joins the show to discuss the proposed expansion of the Municipal Code 41-18, which aims to keep homeless encampments further away from schools and sensitive areas. The hosts also discuss a concerning outbreak of the Hantavirus on a cruise ship and...

Hour 1 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, the hosts dive into the heated LA mayoral debate between Karen Bass and Nithia Ramen. They discuss the controversy surrounding the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association forum, where the two candidates went head-to-head. The hosts analyze the debate's highlights, including the candidates' differing views on homelessness and their approaches to addressing...

Hour 2 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, they dive into the pressing issue of homelessness in Orange County. They discuss the upcoming release of the county's homeless count, which has raised concerns about the accuracy of the numbers. The hosts also explore the innovative approach of a local church in Santa Ana, which is leasing its land to provide affordable housing. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Hour 3 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, they dive into the latest news on the 110 freeway tunnel fire in Los Angeles. The fire, caused by a homeless encampment, shut down the northbound lanes, causing a major disruption to traffic. Council Member Tim McCosker is calling for stronger safety measures and better oversight after the incident. The conversation also touches on the issue of homele...

Hour 1 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, the hosts dive into the growing concern over e-bikes and their impact on communities. They discuss a recent incident in Orange County where a teenager on an e-motorcycle hit and killed an 81-year-old veteran, leading to serious charges against the boy's mother. The DA from Orange County, Todd Spitzer, joins the show to discuss the case and the potenti...

Hour 2 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, hosts Michael and Chris are joined by Steve Hilton, the leading candidate for California governor. Steve shares his vision for the state, including cutting gas prices, reducing utility bills, and lowering taxes. He explains how he plans to achieve these goals, citing the state's abundant oil reserves and the need to cut bureaucratic red tape. Steve al...

Hour 3 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, Michael and Chris discuss the latest developments in the Los Angeles mayoral race. They dive into the controversy surrounding the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association's debate, where only two candidates, Mayor Bass and Councilwoman Ramen, were invited to participate. They also discuss the recent allegations against State Farm, which has been accused of...

Monks and Merrill are talking to LA City Controller candidate Zach Sokoloff about his race. PLUS what is LA's logo? We get into the benefits of having a unified logo for the city. It's all on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are talking to News Nation's Mills Hayes about the sudden shut down of Spirit Airlines. PLUS we are talking to AG candidate Michael Gates. AND all things 2028 Olympics. Are we ready? We get into it on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are talking to Michael Schneider of streets for all about the insane cost gap in LA. PLUS are the sidewalks accessible for the disabled? They're supposed to be. AND all things High Speed Rail Project. We get into all that and more on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (05/02) - The New York Times column looks at how "end times" thinking moved from church sermons and prophecy paperbacks into American politics, conspiracy culture and even foreign policy language. A new NBC Decision Desk poll finds nearly half of adults ages 18-29 say they would rather live in the past than the present or future. West Hollywood is moving forward towar...

More Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (05/02) - Susan Shelly, Vice President of Communications in the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association joins the show to discuss the anti-mansion tax. LA’s biggest money fight as guest Joseph Donlin, Director of United to House LA, breaks down the high-stakes push to roll back the controversial “mansion tax” and why a statewide measure heading for Novem...

Hour 1- Chris Merrill is flying solo today and he is covering gas prices. CA gas prices are still out of control and we check in with Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.com to help you find the cheapest gas locations. PLUS we check in with Heather Brooker about LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia and his claims about fraud, waste, and abuse and the need for more auditors. It's all on KFIAM-640. See omnystud...

Hour 2 - All Chris Merrill and no Michael Monks and he is covering the question fireworks or drones? We talk to Sgt. Frank Garza about Placentia's strict fireworks law and we ask you what you prefer. All that and more on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.