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Michael Monks Reports
By KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)News
Michael Monks Reports episodes
- @MicMonksLA Reports: LA's Billion-Dollar Budget Crisis & Parking Enforcement DebacleMichael Monks breaks down the alarming $1 billion budget deficit haunting the city of Los Angeles, exploring exactly how city officials got it so wrong. With revealing clips from Mayor Bass and city administrators, Michael revisits the warnings and promises that didn’t add up. Plus, how is LA spending tens of millions more on parking enforcement than it brings in? Michael investigates the costly mismanagement behind LA’s parking problem.
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37 min - @MicMonksLAReports: Homeless Spending Under Scrutiny, Olympic Visa Drama, and LA's Decade-a-Day Bus Delay!Michael dives into LA's new effort to oversee homelessness spending after audits exposed transparency issues—Councilwoman Nithya Raman weighs in. Meanwhile, LA28 Olympic Chair Casey Wasserman reassures global leaders that U.S. politics won't block athletes' entry into the 2028 Games. Plus, Michael reveals a shocking report: LA Metro buses are cumulatively delayed by a full decade every single day, costing riders valuable time and money. And if you're hoping to buy a home in SoCal, brace yourself—the market just set another record.
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36 min - @MicMonksLA Reports: Inside LA's Budget Crisis: Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Speaks OutMichael Monks kicks off the show with an overview of his week covering City Hall, setting the stage for an in-depth discussion with LA City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez. They delve into the city's financial turmoil and the council's recent decision to explore seizing control of LAHSA spending, addressing concerns over mismanagement and lack of transparency. The conversation sheds light on the factors contributing to Los Angeles' budget crisis and potential solutions. Later, Michael examines the council's initiative to enforce decorum during meetings by cracking down on the use of offensive language.
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38 min - @MicMonksLA Reports: Governor Newsom's Podcast Revelations, DA Hochman on Death Penalty, and LA's New Immigration ProtectionsMichael Monks delves into Governor Gavin Newsom's candid discussion with Ezra Klein on California's high-speed rail challenges and housing crisis. Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman joins to explain his decision to reinstate the death penalty in select cases. Michael also examines LA City Council's expanded protections for undocumented immigrants, featuring insights from Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez. The hour wraps up with a heartwarming story of a couple celebrating their honeymoon at the Dodgers' home opener, sharing theirs and his hopes for the team's season.
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36 min - @MicMonksLA Reports: LA's Billion-Dollar Budget Crisis & Parking Enforcement Debacle@MicMonksLA Reports: LA's Billion-Dollar Budget Crisis & Parking Enforcement Debacle Description: Michael Monks breaks down the alarming $1 billion budget deficit haunting the city of Los Angeles, exploring exactly how city officials got it so wrong. With revealing clips from Mayor Bass and city administrators, Michael revisits the warnings and promises that didn’t add up. Plus, how is LA spending tens of millions more on parking enforcement than it brings in? Michael investigates the costly mismanagement behind LA’s parking problem.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
35 min - @MicMonksLAReports: Homeless Spending Under Scrutiny, Olympic Visa Drama, and LA's Decade-a-Day Bus Delay!Michael dives into LA's new effort to oversee homelessness spending after audits exposed transparency issues—Councilwoman Nithya Raman weighs in. Meanwhile, LA28 Olympic Chair Casey Wasserman reassures global leaders that U.S. politics won't block athletes' entry into the 2028 Games. Plus, Michael reveals a shocking report: LA Metro buses are cumulatively delayed by a full decade every single day, costing riders valuable time and money. And if you're hoping to buy a home in SoCal, brace yourself—the market just set another record.
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34 min - @MicMonksLA Reports: Downtown Decline, Homelessness & Bird TroubleMichael Monks opens the show by examining the impact of the Downtown LA Macy’s closing and what the disappearance of true department stores signals about the state of local business. He then speaks with LA County Supervisor Horvath about the county’s new homeless department and the upcoming motion aimed at addressing homelessness. Michael wraps up the hour by highlighting troubling wildlife news—from a missing eaglet from Jackie and Shadow’s nest to murdered crows in Westchester, NY, and a California Condor that succumbed to lead poisoning at the LA Zoo.
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35 min - @MicMonksLA Reports: Fires, Polls & Landmarks: California in FluxMichael Monks kicks off the hour by discussing new LA Times/UC Berkeley polls on Mayor Bass’s performance and what they reveal about her handling of the fires. He then delves into Ezra Klein’s analysis of how Democrats have sustained a dysfunctional government in California, highlights a poll showing that 10% of LA County residents are planning to leave in the wake of the fires, and wraps up with his take on the potential designation of the dingy Hollywood Premiere Motel as a historic landmark—and what it means for preserving LA's heritage.
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36 min - @MicMonksLA Reports: UCLA’s Big Win, LA’s Budget Crisis, and a Hard Look at City SpendingMichael Monks kicks off the hour with a recap of UCLA’s victory over USC to close out the Big Ten regular season before diving into Los Angeles’ deepening financial crisis. City Controller Kenneth Mejia joins to break down the city’s massive budget shortfall, overspending, and the alarming cycle of debt that could leave LA struggling to stay afloat.
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28 min - @MicMonksLA Reports: LA’s Homeless Funding Fiasco, Economic Uncertainty, and Jackie & Shadow’s Latest HatchlingMichael Monks opens the hour with a deep dive into a scathing audit revealing LA’s failure to track billions in homelessness funding—while LA County residents brace for a sales tax hike to fund these programs. Then, UCLA economist Jerry Nickelsburg joins to discuss economic uncertainty fueled by shifting tariffs, inflation concerns, and the impact of potential mass deportations on California’s workforce. Finally, Michael shifts gears to wildlife, sharing his thoughts on Jackie & Shadow’s newest eaglet.
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About Michael Monks Reports
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Michael Monks joined KFI in 2024 after fulfilling a longtime dream of moving to L.A. He is a native of Covington, Kentucky where in 2011 he founded a multimedia local news operation called…
The River City News, which was acquired in 2021 and rebranded as LINK nky. At the same time, he was also the host of the award-winning daily radio program “Cincinnati Edition” on WVXU, an NPR member station.
He holds a master’s degree in communication from Southern New Hampshire University and a bachelor’s degree in radio/TV from Northern Kentucky University.
Michael and his spouse, Osmar, live in DTLA with their cat, Milo.
Follow him on Twitter @MicMonksLA.
He holds a master’s degree in communication from Southern New Hampshire University and a bachelor’s degree in radio/TV from Northern Kentucky University.
Michael and his spouse, Osmar, live in DTLA with their cat, Milo.
Follow him on Twitter @MicMonksLA.