Monks & Merrill

Hour 1 of The Weekend edition of Monks & Merril

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Hour 2 of The Weekend edition of Monks & Merril

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Hour 1 - Monks and Merrill tackle the latest political headlines, local controversies, and some seriously strange Los Angeles history. From Nithya Raman’s new leadership in LA and the city's ongoing homelessness crisis to Governor Newsom’s decision to commute nearly 600 death row sentences, no topic is off-limits. They also discuss shifting White House power dynamics, the Teamsters strike in Orange County, and the bizarre history and dark secrets of the Getty House.

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This week on Monks and Merrill, the hosts break down the latest Southern California headlines, from overflowing trash cans and delayed garbage pickups to an upcoming Huntington Beach time capsule ceremony. They discuss the ongoing Teamsters strike and its impact on trash and recycling services across Orange County, frustrations over public trash collection in LA's Koreatown, and what the city is doing about it. Plus, with Santa Ana winds, red flag warnings, and recent Orange County fires raising concerns, the hosts talk fire danger and the importance of being prepared. Local news, community issues, weather, and a little SoCal commentary—all in one episode.

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Hour 3 - A look at the latest political and policy developments, from a new law restricting certain social media features for users under 16 to the remaining questions surrounding close election results. We break down how Ramen won the mayor’s race and examine his ambitious plan to reduce the number of people living in tents and encampments by at least 50% ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

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Hour 1 - Nithya Raman wins the L.A. mayor’s race! What does her victory mean for the future of Los Angeles? Miles Morton of LA Basin joins Monks & Merrill to break down the 2026 L.A. election and map the political landscape. Plus, landlords are taking parking spaces away from renters to build ADUs, and we examine where Southern California’s homebuying crash is hitting hardest.

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Hour 2 - California politics, public safety and a little food for thought! Orange County is looking to add Democrats to the State Legislature, while several California ballot measures remain undecided as vote counting continues. West Hollywood makes headlines with a new ordinance allowing polyamorous partners to legally register. Plus, Jamie McBride, LAPD detective with 36 years on the force and LAPPL Board of Directors member, joins us to discuss the police union’s warning of “Armageddon” in Los Angeles. And on a lighter note, five Southern California restaurants land on OpenTable’s Top 100 list.

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Hour 3 - January brings a defining moment for Democrats: confront President Trump or seek compromise? With voters demanding action on high costs and corruption, can Democrats deliver on their promises? Plus, guest Sally Ng joins us to discuss alarming findings from an Eaton Fire study suggesting nearly 7 million Angelenos were exposed to elevated lead levels. And as California utilities lobby for protection from wildfire-related costs, we ask the big question: Who should ultimately pay the price? Politics, public health and the high cost of living collide on this episode of Monks & Merrill!

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Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering all things Midterm election! Democrats gain control of the House of Senate, changed Red states Blue, and recovered voters that turned MAGA. It was a blue tsunami. We also talk to Niall Stanage of The Hill about the takeaway. PLUS Bass and Raman are still close with Raman in the lead. We break it all down and MORE on KFIAM-640. 

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Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering everything you need to know about the Midterm elections. We are covering OC being torn between red and blue, ranked choice in Irvine, and the results of Prop 40 and Prop 39 on KFIAM-640.

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