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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The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.

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July 20, 2025 @MicMonksReports Latest on the Homeless Issue
Michael's gives the latest on the vehicle that crashed into a crowd outside a nightclub in East Hollywood, leading to a shooting; the three LA County Sheriff's deputies killed in an explosion this week had long histories with the department and so do their families; LA Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom have scored victories this week over the Trump administration in the ongoing immigration battle, but that fight is far from over; and for the first time in years, LA Metro has seen a drop in ridership in June, which the agency blames on fears around immigration enforcement.
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37min
July 20, 2025 @MicMonksReports: The head of In n Out is moving, Plus, Michael explores how LA County made a mistake by passing Measure G, and much more!
The head of In n Out is moving her family to Tennessee and she's far from the only one packing up and leaving California in the rearview mirror. Why? Plus, Michael explores how LA County made a mistake by passing Measure G, which no one seemed to know would repeal Measure J. Now the county is scrambling to fix it and find out how it happened in the first place. LA and LA County have reported a decrease in the homeless population but that doesn't appear to be true for downtown LA where more legacy businesses have announced their closures due to the economic and cultural climate. And the Ports of LA and Long Beach see fluctuations in cargo volume as the President's tariff policy continues to shift.
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41min
July 13, 2025 @MicMonksReports: Michael covers immigration enforcement and an interview with historians discussing Cole’s French Dip
Michael Monks covers immigration enforcement and an interview with historians discussing Cole’s French Dip set to close permanently after more than 100 years in operation.
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34min
July 13, 2025 @MicMonksReports: A look back - Six months after the fires: with Heather Brooker.
Michael Monks takes a look back - Six months after the fires: with Heather Brooker.
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35min
July 06, 2025 @MicMonksReports: Fireworks, Housing, Wages, & The New Los Angeles Bank?
Michael Monks continues covering Fireworks, Housing, Wages, The Los Angeles Bank?
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35min
July 06, 2025 @MicMonksReports: ICE & LAPD, Film Credit, the surprise for the Mayor of Palmdale, The Olympic winds in LBC.
Michael Monks continues covering ICE & LAPD, the LA Film Credit, the surprise for the Mayor of Palmdale, The Olympic winds in LBC.
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36min
June 29, 2025 @MicMonksReports: Michael observes that LA should be just as enjoyable as Carmel-by-the-Sea, so why isn't it?
Michael observes that LA should be just as enjoyable as Carmel-by-the-Sea, so why isn't it? LA's broken budget has gotten worse in recent weeks as police overtime piles up and hundreds of employees prepare for layoffs. A retiring city official shows up at City Hall with a warning for LA: the current path is not sustainable.
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40min
June 29, 2025 @MicMonksReports: LA's broken budget has gotten worse in recent weeks as police overtime piles up
Immigration arrests across LA and Southern California are having an impact on markets, transit, medical centers, and people have even stopped showing up for their free food. Local officials have announced their plans, including legal action, to reverse the effects. Plus, a new bathroom is coming to Hollywood.
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38min
June 22, 2025 @MicMonksReports: U.S. Bombs Iran's Nuclear Sites
The US strikes Iran in a surprise military action against nuclear sites and some verbal bombs are hurled in LA by the Vice President against local and state leaders. LA Mayor Bass returns verbal fire.
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33min
June 22, 2025 @MicMonksReports: US's Surprise Military Action
Continuing coverage of the US's surprise military action against nuclear sites in Iran and while we may not see the impact of tariffs yet, we may very soon, according to new data from the Port of Los Angeles.
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34min

FAQs about Michael Monks Reports:

How many episodes does Michael Monks Reports have?

The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.