Monks & Merrill

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/17) - Historic preservationists weigh in on battles over the Hollywood Center Motel and Taix, while new developments—from a Trader Joe’s project to a luxury penthouse—highlight LA’s growing pains. At the same time, debate intensifies over the mansion tax and its impact on the city’s worsening housing crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/17) - The show examines the impact of California’s $20 fast food wage, from business struggles to broader economic effects, alongside new research on how companies adapt. It also looks at tourism trends and LA’s push to reconsider business taxes amid growing pressure on employers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/16) - The Monks and Merrill Show dives into the evolution of online predator stings—from the legacy of To Catch a Predator to today’s livestream-driven vigilante culture fueled by clicks, donations, and public shaming. After Vitaly Zdorovetskiy issued an apology over a false accusation involving Akash Singhania, and with the Orange County DA declining to pu...

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/16) - Rising tensions in Orange County as homeowners push back against the Orange County Sanitation District over controversial easement cleanups—some even losing parts of their property. Guest Phillip Rizzo joins the show to share his fight after his pool was slated for removal, sparking a legal battle with the county. Then, shifting to politics, with Eric Swalw...

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/16) - A hard look at Los Angeles ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics—where efforts to clean up encampments near venues raise bigger questions about long-term solutions versus short-term optics. Los Angeles County weighs plans to remove unhoused populations; a deeper issue looms—people are leaving L.A. in large numbers. Dowell Myers warns that if the trend con...

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/15) - Los Angeles officials are raising red flags over LA28, from disputed Olympic ticket claims to billions in contracts that may bypass local businesses. Monks and Merrill break down the controversy, including Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s push for a strict “Zero-Cost Principle” to ensure taxpayers are fully repaid before anyone profits. See omnys...

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/15) - Tech entrepreneur and 2026 LA mayoral candidate Adam Miller joins Monks and Merrill to discuss his vision for fixing Los Angeles—from city management and public safety to rebuilding trust in local government. The conversation also tackles mounting outrage over LA water reservoir shutdowns in fire-prone areas, as residents question whether policy decisions a...

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/15) - KFI reporter and Entertain Me podcast host Heather Brooker joins Monks and Merrill to break down Hollywood’s escalating studio tensions as industry heavyweights oppose Paramount’s proposed deal for Warner Bros. The conversation also explores Los Angeles County’s push to make filming at Venice Beach easier—without turning the icon...

Monks and Merrill are delving into the LAUSD strikes. We are talking to Marc Joffe with the California Policy Center about his thoughts.  PLUS we are covering the latest with the SOFI Stadium workers that may be striking right before the World Cup. AND Amy King talk s Wiggle Waggle Walk . All that and more on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill love the animals. They are talking to Jacqui Pinol about closing her life saving charity because the city hit her with a huge bill, and police are looking for a dog abuser after he abandoned his dog in a coyote populated area. AND more money problems in SoCal. It's all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are diving into the Tony Gonzalez drama and more on Eric Swalwell. PLUS everything Chad Bianco and the ballot fraud. We get the legal scoop from  Lou Shapiro.   All that and more on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are diving into the latest the LAUSD and the looming strike. PLUS everything Swalwell. He's officially out of the race. It's all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are covering the Eric Swalwell fiasco, including his undocumented nanny and what this means on a national level. PLUS we are talking to YOU with our Talkbacks. All that and MORE on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are covering Amazon's self-driving Zoox, and they talk to  Rich On Tech   all about it. PLUS we are diving into rising gas prices and the latest in Iran. All that and more on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of More Monks and Merrill, they discuss the upcoming Olympics in Los Angeles and the challenges of securing tickets. Merrill shares his experience trying to get tickets for himself and his family, including his dad, who's excited to attend the historic three-on-three basketball event. They also dive into the controversy surrounding a post on the social media app Threads, where a us...

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...