Monks & Merrill

Hour 2 - Monks & Merrill break down a major agreement between Uber and California attorneys that could avoid a costly ballot-box showdown. Then, new geological research warns that California may be primed for a devastating earthquake, as guest Liliane Burkhard joins the show to explain the findings. Plus, jurors hear startling details from a bizarre interview with the suspect accused in the Pa...

Hour 3 - As residents grapple with the future of their neighborhoods, Monks & Merrill examine the heated debate over rebuilding plans in Altadena following the Eaton Fire, with guest Shawna Dawson Beer joining the show to discuss community concerns. Plus, Huntington Beach finally adopts a housing plan, officials reissue a shelter-in-place order near the Boyle Heights fire, and a controversial...

Hour 1 - A toxic ammonia leak after a massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire raises health concerns, while hundreds of frustrated residents pack an Altadena town hall over controversial rebuilding plans in the Eaton Fire zone. Plus, Los Angeles voters could soon be asked to spend more on parks—but where will the money come from? And Los Angeles Times reporter Ruben Vives joins Monks & Merr...

Hour 2 - California has denied Los Angeles' request for more time on $100 million in street improvement projects, while a controversial new transportation bill is drawing criticism from drivers who fear even longer commutes. As Southern Californians grapple with the nation's highest gas prices, some are turning to public transit—evidenced by a double-digit ridership increase at Pasadena's Me...

Hour 3 - Tensions are escalating among the states that depend on the Colorado River as critical negotiations over the West's shrinking water supply intensify. Closer to home, questions are mounting over California's water priorities and how resources are being managed amid ongoing drought concerns. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles City Council is pushing back against federal efforts to suspend funding f...

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are delving into the Palisades Fire trial and checking in with Attorney Lou Shapiro. PLUS is the BIG ONE coming? Signs are showing it just might. We're diving into it all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are going to school. We are talking to Rishaan Marwaha about the smartphone ban at school . PLUS we are breaking down what we know about the UFC Freedom 250 plot. It's all on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- Downtown LA is dead! Well that's what the reports say and Monks and Merrill are breaking it down. PLUS Irvine is taking a page right out of LA's book, AND there is an affordability crisis in OC. All these stories and more on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the latest in SoCal. Noncitizens may get the opportunity to vote and we are explaining how and why and we hear from you. PLUS we talk to Dr. Lynn Goldman about the chemical leak in Garden Grove, and the hundreds of chemical tanks just like it around SoCal, and much more on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are delving into the latest with the Palisades and Lachman fire. PLUS LAPD drama. LAPD is under fire for shooting a dog when they we're responding to a news complaint and the Pasadena officer who accidentally shot another officer. We are covering it all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are talking to KIRN analyst Albert Booteh Saaz about the latest with Iran and the USA. Is there finally peace in the Middle East? PLUS Newsom vs. Trump's Justice Depts. We are deep diving on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- It was a busy weekend and Monks and Merrill are diving into the latest news stories including the FIFA World Cup. We talk to Director/Visiting Associate Clinical Professor Stephanie Richards about the Human Rights concerns during the World Cup. PLUS a lot has happened at the beaches and the California Coast is dangerous. We are talking to Watch Duty CEO John Willis. It's all on KFIAM-640.&...

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are talking about the effects of the chemical spray and we talk to Supervisor Donald Wagner about everything you need to know. PLUS it's Animal Rights Awareness week and we talk to Nina Jackel, Founder of Lady Freethinker about the animal abandonment crisis. AND the another misfortune with Spencer Pratt and fire on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are deep diving into the herbicide fight, and we talk to Environmentalist Brent Linas about his thoughts. PLUS the latest with USA vs Iran. The war may be over but where is the relief? We get into it on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (06/13) - Monks took the company car to Santa Cruz (with permission) for his week off vacation recently. He's thinking about purchasing the same car as Merrill, which is a Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid. Plus, Primm is a spooky shell of its former self. Also, when Monks gets sassy, his sassy-accent slips out, but Merrill hears it more as his Kentucky accent. Also, are you a...

More Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (06/13) - Metro Police Chief Bill Scott joins the show to talk about the Metro police program and applicants. Attorney Tim Scott joins the show to discuss his client's claims that a San Bernardino County deputy entered a homeowner's yard without a warrant and fatally shot the family's dog, raising questions about law enforcement procedures, property rights, and accoun...

Hour 1 - The homelessness debate in Los Angeles reaches a boiling point. NewsNation reporter Rich McHugh joins the show to discuss the Trump administration's move to block federal homelessness funding in Los Angeles. Plus, the DEA announces new arrests and major drug seizures at MacArthur Park, questions grow over California's homelessness spending priorities, and a report reveals more than 250 ta...

Hour 2 - The financial empire behind SpaceX and what an eventual IPO could mean for investors and employees. Guest Miriam Gottfried of The Wall Street Journal joins the program to discuss how SpaceX workers are getting a crash course in managing newfound wealth. Plus, one year after cellphone bans hit classrooms, educators report calmer schools and stronger student engagement, while more than 1,00...

Hour 3 -The L.A. County District Attorney says as many as four out of five claims tied to a $4 billion sex abuse settlement could be fraudulent, raising serious questions about accountability and taxpayer dollars. Meanwhile, county health officials are warning of potential cuts to medical services as they seek emergency funding from the state. Plus, why aren't hotels filling up despite the World C...

Hour 1 - The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially arrived, but the road to the games comes with plenty of twists. Michael Monks and Chris Merrill break down FIFA's ban on vuvuzelas, the cheapest ways to get to SoFi Stadium without paying hundreds for parking, and why the FIFA Fan Festival may be the best bargain in town. Plus, scorching summer temperatures could turn the tournament into a test of en...

Hour 2 - FBI executed a search warrant at the site of the Garden Grove chemical meltdown scare, as frustrated neighbors demand answers. The hosts also examine a new Orange County Grand Jury report questioning why county supervisors control millions in discretionary funds. Plus, the search for a missing girl ends after an intense 24-hour effort amid dangerous surf conditions. Later, attorney Tim Sc...

Hour 3 - FBI Raids Chemical Scare Site, Questions Over County Spending & A Deputy's Fatal Dog Shooting Controversy surrounding potentially offensive statements appearing in California voter guides and what it could mean for future elections. The hosts also break down the passage of Measure ER, which will raise Los Angeles County sales taxes to help fund public health care services. Then, a hea...

Hour 1 - A pivotal day in California’s wildfire crisis: jury selection begins for the man accused of sparking the Palisades Fire, new evidence points to an idle Edison power line as the cause of the Eaton Fire, and Mayor Karen Bass’ brother sues the city after losing his home. Plus, U.S. Forest Service meteorologist Kristen Stewart joins Monks and Merrill to break down summer wildfire...

Hour 2 - From viral chaos to a housing revolution, Monks and Merrill tackle two stories reshaping California communities. Orange County deputies respond after teens on e-bikes allegedly wreak havoc inside a Walmart, fueling concerns over a growing trend some are calling California’s "new Hells Angels." Then, housing expert Jesse Zwick joins the show to break down Measure ULA’s transfer...

Hour 3 - The U.S. opener still has thousands of unsold tickets despite a massive SoCal welcome for the U.S. Men's National Team. Plus, restaurants are adding World Cup service charges over tipping concerns, stadium workers near Los Angeles reach a tentative deal to avoid a strike, and LA28 unveils details on its next Olympic ticket sales phase. The Monks and Merrill Show breaks down what it all me...