Michael Monks Reports

By KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)

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 T... more

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March 02, 2025 @MicMonksLA Reports: Fire, Politics, & Hollywood
Michael dives into the controversy surrounding the firing of LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, and the heated appeal process with Mayor Karen Bass at the center of it all. He replays a key moment from January 7th and breaks down the critical elements of Crowley’s upcoming hearing—including a recap of the fire-event timeline and Mayor Bass’s trip to Ghana. Michael also examines a new PPIC survey revealing California’s political divergence from the rest of the country, and he wraps up by discussing a FilmLA report that signals Hollywood’s declining role as a hub for film content creation as tax incentives lure opportunities to other states.
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38min
March 02, 2025 @MicMonksLA Reports: Hollywood in Flux: Rebuilding the Industry
Michael Monks delves into how film and TV production, the lifeblood of LA, is undergoing seismic shifts—explaining why “Hollywood” isn’t making “Hollywood” anymore. He explores the hidden impact of the recent fire on producers, writers, and industry professionals who are now focused on personal recovery, before sitting down with State Senator Ben Allen to discuss strategies for rehabilitating the local film industry and preventing a talent exodus. Michael also highlights a new UCLA report revealing a drop in diversity in films and TV in 2024, and he wraps up with an Oscars preview and a look ahead to his plans for tomorrow night.
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39min
February 23, 2025 @MicMonksLA Reports: Wildfires, Evictions & Rodent Rampage in LA
Michael Monks dives into a series of pressing issues impacting Los Angeles. He opens with controversy as Mayor Karen Bass fires Fire Chief Kristin Crowley over the January wildfires—sparking pushback from the firefighters’ union over budget cuts and resource shortfalls. Michael then sits down with lawyer Avi Siani to discuss recent eviction moratorium moves by the County and City Council, as well as the mounting challenges small “mom and pop” landlords face under new housing regulations. Finally, he tackles the escalating rat infestation crisis in LA, now the nation’s second most rodent-infested city, following California’s expanded ban on key rodenticides.
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36min
February 23, 2025 @MicMonksLA Reports: Convention Center Delays, GOP Strategies & Downtown Dilemmas
Michael Monks examines how the January 2025 Palisades Fire has forced city officials to reconsider the downtown Convention Center expansion, jeopardizing plans for the 2028 Olympic Games. He then sits down with LA County GOP Chairwoman Roxanne Hogue, who discusses the challenges and opportunities facing over a million registered Republicans in a predominantly Democratic region, emphasizing public safety and good governance. Together, they delve into downtown LA’s paradox of breathtaking high-rises contrasted with chaotic, grimy streets, and wrap up by exploring national influences like President Trump’s return and critiquing the “top two” primary system for limiting minority party representation.
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37min
February 23, 2025 KFI LA Fires: A Path Forward with @MicMonksLA
This special looks at the devastating effects of the wildfires through the voices of people who lost their homes, the people who covered it, and the ones taking charge in the aftermath. We takes listeners from the first flash of flames spotted in the Palisades and Altadena, to now, as LA starts to pick up the pieces. Survivors who fled as the fires claimed their homes, journalists who told the stories as they unfolded, and government officials looking for a path forward join KFI News's Michael Monks for two hours of reflection and examination. Thi conversation includes a look at the legendary historic properties lost, the still evolving and far-reaching economic impact, and the spirit of LA rising to the occasion to help our neighbors in this unprecedented time of need.
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32min
February 23, 2025 KFI LA Fires: A Path Forward with @MicMonksLA
This special looks at the devastating effects of the wildfires through the voices of people who lost their homes, the people who covered it, and the ones taking charge in the aftermath. We takes listeners from the first flash of flames spotted in the Palisades and Altadena, to now, as LA starts to pick up the pieces. Survivors who fled as the fires claimed their homes, journalists who told the stories as they unfolded, and government officials looking for a path forward join KFI News's Michael Monks for two hours of reflection and examination. This conversation includes a look at the legendary historic properties lost, the still evolving and far-reaching economic impact, and the spirit of LA rising to the occasion to help our neighbors in this unprecedented time of need.
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32min

FAQs about Michael Monks Reports:

How many episodes does Michael Monks Reports have?

The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.