Monks & Merrill

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering the earthquakes in SoCal. Will they overwhelm emergency serves and trigger fires? We deep dive. PLUS we talk to Fire Chief, Will Sapeta, about what fire preventative measures. AND we are talking to Dr. Gary Griggs about saving coastal homes from the El Nino and MORE on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are teaching you when and where is buy a home for under $1 million. Ojai may give a tax cut if you get a second homes. PLUS the venomous African viper in Santa Ana was AI? We explain on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 - Monks & Merrill explore long-term solutions to California’s coastal and environmental challenges—from a bold plan to move sand in Long Beach to a debate over beach access and erosion in Humboldt County. They also discuss the potential impact of changes to federal roadless-area protections with Melanie Schlotterbeck of Hills for Everyone. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Hour 2 - Monks & Merrill take a hard look at Los Angeles’ preparations for the 2028 Olympics. They examine the city’s projected costs and promised economic benefits, question transparency around the $7.26 billion Olympic spending plan, and explore concerns about infrastructure, public safety, cleanliness, and who could ultimately pay for cost overruns. They also highlight activist...

Hour 3 - Monks and Merrill discuss Wrightwood's fight against a proposed quarry they say they never saw coming. They examine California’s new rules for nearly one million English learners, debate what should happen to roads, parks, and monuments named for Cesar Chavez, and preview a Los Angeles mayoral forum featuring Karen Bass and Nithya Raman hosted by Jewish community groups. See omnystu...

Hour 1- Weather and gas prices are out of control! On Monks and Merrill we are covering Hurricane Polo, the El Nino, and the Pacific Surfliner. PLUS we are talking to Gas Buddy's very own Patrick Dehaan about the current gas prices and possible relief on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering the latest with cameras in SoCal. DASH buses may be getting cameras. PLUS Mark Rahner is joining the show to talk COVID. AND a Measure ER update right here on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- IE may be just expensive as LA when it comes to cost of living. We break it down on Monks and Merrill. PLUS California farmers are struggling to sale grapes, the Democratic Socialists of America are gaining members, AND Nithya Raman still leading Karen Bass in the latest major poll. All this and MORE on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Saturday! You know what that means! MORE MONKS & MERRILL! What could a 4 day work week look like for different jobs? What are they/them pronouns and who is using them? Why can't you sue oil companies in a civil suit? Influencers in politics are a sneaky way for politicians to advertise.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday rolls around once again! It's time for MORE Monks & Merrill! This week, Mayor Karen Bass returns to KFI and sits down with our fellas. Later, California Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton calls in for an interview.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/25) - Monks & Merrill fill in for Gary & Shannon as La Verne’s battery-storage fire keeps hundreds of households evacuated—and explain why extinguishing the flames doesn’t end the danger. Then, iced coffee, tattoos and thank-you notes: which job-interview rules still matter? Plus, Spirit Halloween keeps moving into the stores we used to love. What does your nei...

HOUR 2 (09/25) - Monks & Merrill fill in for Gary & Shannon, breaking down Sheriff Chad Bianco’s defeat in California’s Supreme Court over his ballot seizure—and asking what evidence would actually restore voters’ trust in elections. Then, KFI’s Heather Brooker joins for Hollywood’s latest developments: another hurdle for the Paramount–Warner Bros....

HOUR 3 (09/25) - Monks & Merrill fill in for Gary & Shannon as San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan joins to discuss Proposition 36’s treatment promise, and why people are falling through the cracks. Then, the latest headlines in #WhatsHappening before a helping of 10 News Nuggies: Kraft Dinner soda, Sweden’s campaign to make people less polite, and a smart-fridge update that leaves owner...

HOUR 4 (09/25) - Monks & Merrill start their own show (after filling-in for Gary & Shannon), examining why so many restraining-order requests stall in L.A. County. Paula Savage from the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles joins to explain the obstacles facing survivors—and what happens after a judge signs an order. Then, a wealthy Raman supporter puts bike lanes in the mayoral-race s...

Hour 1 - The LAX People Mover hits another delay, raising fresh questions about accountability as a contractor change could push the troubled project even further behind. Plus, Hollywood Burbank Airport tests its new terminal ahead of the grand opening, Southern California watches two hurricanes churning offshore, Hurricane Polo threatens flooding and landslides in Mexico, and scientists warn of h...

Hour 2 - Dr. Jennifer Piazza of Cal State Fullerton joins us with the latest update on soil testing tied to the Ladera Ranch cancer cluster. Plus, questions surrounding California’s deal involving the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, new booster-seat requirements for kids ages 8–16, and a look at the latest California laws affecting teens’ social media use, EV chargers and more. Se...

Hour 3 - Federal funding delays are creating turmoil for L.A.’s homeless services system as providers warn of major disruptions. Plus, the L.A. County Continuum of Care Board moves to make the county the lead applicant for HUD funds, Mayor Karen Bass orders an outside review of LAPD’s response to mental-health crises, and L.A. approves a record $466 million pool for affordable housing....

Hour 1 - California’s high-speed rail project has a new fight over where to put its Merced station: downtown, as originally planned, or about four miles southeast near Highway 99. Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken faces allegations that she made racist remarks to her chief of staff and repeatedly questioned her sexual orientation. Justin Bieber surprised people at MacArthur Park with an imprompt...

Hour 2 - Mayor Karen Bass joins Monks and Merrill live in studio, just the night after a new poll was released showcasing Nithya Raman having a lead. The new Berkeley IGS/Los Angeles Times poll shows Raman at 39%, Bass at 28% and 33% undecided. Bass comments on affordability and housing - the defining priority of her administration. Monks and Merrill ask Bass on her own decisions, access to the pu...

Hour 3 - Wellness influencers are promoting nicotine as a shortcut to sharper thinking and healthier aging, sometimes while holding financial interests in nicotine businesses. Younger consumers are discovering something many of us already have in storage: records, CDs, tapes, and DVDs. CSUN communication studies professor Peter Marston sees nostalgia and a desire for ownership, though growing sale...

Hour 1 - KFI reporter, Jason Nathanson joins M&M to break down the controversy surrounding the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and the provocative banner that flew over the Paramount lot. Steve Hilton joins the show to discuss his criticism of L.A. Street vending, his proposed Office of Fun and Freedom, and his views on AI safeguards. Plus, California declares a statewide emergency as officials...

Hour 2 - M&M breaks down California’s community colleges expanding their bachelor’s degree offerings under new laws signed by Gov. Newsom. California Teachers Association President David Goldberg joins the show to discuss the educators union’s lawsuit alleging billions of dollars in public school funding are missing. Plus, a bizarre Burbank movie theater confrontation involvi...

Hour 3 - M&M looks at San Bernardino’s move to restrict sleeping in parks, streets, and sidewalks, while Los Angeles continues to face a major housing shortage despite developers holding back on new apartment construction. Plus, the LA County Superior Court offers employees up to $35,000 to resign as the court system confronts a budget crunch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Paramount and Warner Bros. have settled a lawsuit with 11 states over their proposed merger—but what does the deal actually mean for Hollywood? Monks & Merrill break down the settlement’s provisions on jobs, theatrical releases, U.S. production, blockbuster films, and editorial independence, while exploring what it could mean for filmmakers, workers, movie quality, and California&r...

AI is changing everything—but are we prepared for the risks that come with it? Monks & Merrill explore the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence, from proposed safeguards and “kill switches” to concerns about AI-assisted decision-making, while also looking at how AI could improve medicine and combat fraud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.