Monks & Merrill

Monks & Merrill

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California's Wildfire Future at Risk

E-Bike Anarchy & California’s Housing Showdown

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 tax and a new state law aimed at cutting through NIMBY opposition that could pave the way for up to a million new apartments and condos across California.

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World Cup Warning Signs

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 means for the region's biggest sports events.

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Pratt Lost—but Did He Really?

Hour 1- Spencer Pratt is out of the mayoral race and Monks and Merrill are doing a deep dive. We are also covering what Raman vs Bass will look like, election fraud, and Measure ER. It's all on KFIAM-640. 

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Why Losing Isn’t Always Losing: Pratt, Police Hiring, and City Frustrations

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill think although Pratt lost he did something powerful. They explain. PLUS we talk to Metro Police Chief, Cheif Bill Scott about the Metro police program and applicants. AND there is a new lanes for buses only and why graffiti is ruining our city on KFIAM-640. 

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Steve Hilton Sounds Off and SF Takes on the Streets

Hour 3-Monks and Merrill are getting into the election. We are covering noncitizen voting rights, and Steve Hiltons take on votes. PLUS San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is tackling homelessness and how LA can take a page out of San Frans book. It's all on KFIAM-640.

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Gas Prices Down... But Not Enough

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the latest in the mayoral race, including Nithya Ramen passing Spencer Pratt. PLUS the gas prices are a bit lower but still very high. We talk to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy and more on KFIAM-640. 

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The Mayor's Race Tightens

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering all things mayoral race. We are talking Nithya edging out Pratt and we talk to Paul Mitchell about why this happened. PLUS why do so many people believe ballot fraud is taking place? We get into it all on KFIAM-640. 

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Inside the Holloway Motel: Ramiel Petros Joins Monks & Merrill

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are talking to Ramiel Petros about his latest documentary The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel PLUS we are getting into Nithya Ramen passing Spencer Pratt and the geographics of LA voters on KFIAM-640.

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More Monks and Merrill: Military Training + Hollywood Today + Data Centers

More Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (06/06) - Flashbangs and military helicopters keep a neighborhood awake for training exercises. California voters weigh in on the growing impact of data centers as AI fuels an unprecedented demand for energy.

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