Monks & Merrill

In this episode of Monks and Merrill, Spencer Pratt, a mayoral candidate for Los Angeles, joins the show to discuss his campaign and vision for the city. He addresses recent controversy surrounding his residency and eligibility to run for mayor. Pratt shares his plans to tackle homelessness, including enforcing existing laws and providing treatment for those struggling with addiction. He also talk...

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/10) - Today on Monks and Merrill we are talking all things Olympics. We talk to  Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez   about what we can anticipate for Olympics 2028 including the funding. We are also breaking down the impact on local businesses and new paid fan tickets. It's all on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/10) - Monks and Merrill are covering all things Hollywood. We are coving AI's role in Hollywood. We are talking to Tanner Osman, co-founder of  Westwood Economics  about his thoughts. We are also diving into the drama surrounding Bay Watch in Venice. All that and more on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/10) - Monk and Merrill are diving into Artemis II with Ted Huetter. We are also talking to John Fink about the dangers of Artemis II. We are also diving into the storms heading to LA, and the Ontario fire. All that and more on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/09) - Monks and Merrill are getting into the hospice fraud in California and how we can crackdown on it. LA has a plan. We are talking to you about California being too big. Is this the problem? PLUS, we are talking to Gary Hoffman about the Gary and Shannon News and Brews in Menifee tomorrow.  It's all on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/09) - Monks and Merrill are covering all things LAUSD strike. We are talking to acting Superintendent Andres E. Chait about the strike and taking the calls of impacted teachers and students. It's all on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/09) - Monks and Merrill are getting into the unhoused community. We are covering Unhoused living in tunnels and funding for the LA county unhoused population. PLUS is LA sitting on $80.4 million, but the fine print is important. All that and more on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/08) - A massive data breach exposing sensitive LAPD records raises urgent questions—not just about what was leaked, but how city officials are handling the fallout. We break down the City Attorney’s response and what it means for public trust. Plus, GasBuddy analyst Matt McClain joins to explain how a potential Iran ceasefire could quickly ease gas prices&m...

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/08) - Los Angeles faces a growing public health concern as flea-borne typhus cases hit a record high—what’s behind the surge and how serious is the risk? Dr. Dawn Terashita joins to break down the county’s “big flea problem” and what residents need to know. Plus, Mayor Karen Bass shifts strategy on the LAPD—not expanding, but prevent...

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/08) - California is taking its fight against ultra-processed foods straight to the supermarket, with new efforts to “certify” healthier groceries and crack down on junk food. Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel joins to explain what this could mean for shoppers and the food industry. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, a troubling look at the housing crisis—from ille...

Hour 1 - Spencer Pratt addresses controversy surrounding his Los Angeles mayoral run after relocating to Santa Barbara County when his Pacific Palisades home was lost in a wildfire. Questions about his eligibility—sparked by a report from the Los Angeles Times—take center stage as Pratt pushes back hard, calling the coverage misleading. He doubles down on his campaign, discusses his co...

Hour 2 - Spencer Pratt leans into bold promises in his run for Los Angeles mayor, vowing to eliminate homeless encampments and crack down on fentanyl in public spaces. As new polling from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs shows a wide-open race with 40% of voters still undecided, Pratt frames himself as a disruptive outsider in a city where even incumbents are campaigning on change. The convers...

Hour 3 - Professor of Law Andrew Guthrie Ferguson from George Washington University joins the conversation to explore how our own bodies may be betraying our right to privacy in an increasingly surveilled world. We also dive into the latest CSU survey highlighting the need to verify AI-generated content for accuracy, shifts in Orange County’s food landscape that could impact hunger, and the...

Hour 1 - The so-called “paradise” of downtown LA hits a snag as the high-stakes battle over Oceanwide Plaza raises serious doubts about whether the deal will close at all. But that’s not the only shocker—Olympic fever is heating ahead of 2028 Summer Olympics, and fans are already reeling from unexpected ticket fees that could derail excitement before it begins. See omnystud...

Hour 2 - California takes center stage with a whirlwind of political shakeups and Hollywood drama. CNN gears up to host a high-stakes gubernatorial primary debate, while Donald Trump throws his support behind Steve Hilton—adding fuel to an already unpredictable race. Back in LA, city attorney candidates clash over remote work policies, raising bigger questions about the future of public serv...

Hour 3 - The spotlight turns to Los Angeles’ deepening homelessness crisis—and the tough questions surrounding it. Under Karen Bass’s $300 million initiative, reports show nearly 40% of participants have returned to the streets, raising concerns about long-term effectiveness. From a mass brawl at a Venice Beach encampment to growing tensions at a Westlake post office and a grim d...

In this Saturday episode of More Monks and Merrill they dive into the issue of California's tourism industry and its impact on local communities. They discuss the city of South Lake Tahoe's decision to allow mushroom homes. The conversation touches on the importance of preserving the character of resort towns and the need for sustainable solutions to the state's housing crisis. They also discuss a...

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/03) - The Monks and Merrill Show breaks down falling rents across Southern California and what it means for tenants in a softening market. As downtown L.A.’s real estate landscape shifts—with wealthy renters buying distressed properties—and office vacancies hit record highs, the team explores whether this is a temporary dip or a deeper reset. See omny...

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/03) - The Monks and Merrill Show covers a proposed rare earth mining project near Joshua Tree with expert insight from Virginia Tech’s Aaron Noble, alongside updates on Southern California wildfires. Plus, a look at Rose Bowl upgrades for the 2028 Olympics and new World Cup developments in Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/03) - The Monks and Merrill Show welcomes space expert Rod Pyle to break down Artemis II’s journey to the moon and the physical toll of space travel. Back on Earth, the team tackles rising costs—from the possibility of $10 gas to increasing bottled water prices—and dives into a volatile L.A. mayoral race, where 40% of voters remain undecided. See omny...

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/02) - In this episode of the Monks and Merrill Show, we dive into a striking contradiction shaping California politics: voters say democracy is under threat—yet head to the polls focused on affordability and everyday survival. We unpack new tensions revealed in statewide polling, the legal battle over sealed records in Riverside County’s sheriff election pr...

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/02) - Matt Mahan joins to make his case for a statewide shakeup—starting with homelessness. He breaks down San Jose’s “shelter-first” approach as a real-world test model, touts the city’s rise as one of the safest large cities in America, and lays out a blunt critique of California’s political status quo. Now stepping into a crowded...

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/02) - On this episode of the Monks and Merrill Show, climate concerns take center stage as Andrew Schwartz breaks down the alarming rate at which Lake Tahoe is losing snowpack—raising red flags for water supply and an intense wildfire season. Then, Kyle Kirkland joins to unpack the high-stakes legal fight between California cardrooms and the state over blackjack...

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/01) - New data shows people leaving California are finding cheaper living and better odds at homeownership, while Kevin Kane joins Monks & Merrill to explain what Los Angeles County’s population decline means for the region’s future. Plus, which cities are seeing the most “stale” home listings, and how a little-known legal issue is...

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/01) - A political and financial clash is brewing as Donald Trump takes aim at California’s insurance giants over wildfire payouts, while the state investigates State Farm amid fallout from Los Angeles fires—even as a major rate hike moves forward. Then, Tim Campbell joins Monks & Merrill to examine whether Los Angeles is getting results from i...