Monks & Merrill

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are talking to Bob Blue about the Barry Building Demolition Project. We have an update. PLUS what the Woodland Hills Country Club fight is exposing about the housing crisis. AND MacArthur Park has had some drug operations and we're breaking it all down on KFIAM-640.

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Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are the needs of MacArthur Park and the plan to close Wilshire. Is it realistic? PLUS a park in the middle of the freeway? Santa Monica may be wasting money and we're getting into all of it and more on KFIAM-640.

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More Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (06/20) - From the open road to medicine cabinets to the executive suite, this episode covers a wide range of topics with insights you can use. We begin by examining the best states for road trips and the surprising reasons why California ranks near the bottom despite its famous scenery and highways. Next, we break down the differences between common pain medications, explaining how various drugs work, when they’re typically used, and what consumers should know before reaching for relief. Finally, we sit down with former CBS Radio CEO Dan Mason to discuss his new book, his decades in broadcasting, leadership lessons from the media business, and the future of radio and audio entertainment.

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More Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (06/20) - Monks and Merrill discuss the concerns surrounding labor and sex trafficking tied to major international sporting events, including preparations for the upcoming FIFA competitions, and discuss what SoFi Stadium and local organizers are doing to raise awareness and help prevent exploitation. Next, we speak with an Orange County high school student leading a growing movement to remove cell phones from classrooms, explaining why he believes schools should create phone-free learning environments. In the second half of the program, we explore both sides of the debate over herbicide use around local waterways.

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Hour 1 - From Kraft capitalizing on America's ranch obsession to the festive atmosphere surrounding the Korea-Mexico World Cup matchup, Monks & Merrill explore how global events are reshaping Los Angeles. Plus, why homeowners hoping to cash in on the World Cup may be disappointed, and the encouraging news that could keep L.A.'s Olympic transportation plans on track.

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Hour 2 - Monks & Merrill break down a major agreement between Uber and California attorneys that could avoid a costly ballot-box showdown. Then, new geological research warns that California may be primed for a devastating earthquake, as guest Liliane Burkhard joins the show to explain the findings. Plus, jurors hear startling details from a bizarre interview with the suspect accused in the Palisades Fire case.

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Hour 3 - As residents grapple with the future of their neighborhoods, Monks & Merrill examine the heated debate over rebuilding plans in Altadena following the Eaton Fire, with guest Shawna Dawson Beer joining the show to discuss community concerns. Plus, Huntington Beach finally adopts a housing plan, officials reissue a shelter-in-place order near the Boyle Heights fire, and a controversial proposal to tax property owners for cleaner streets sparks fears of gentrification.

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Hour 1 - A toxic ammonia leak after a massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire raises health concerns, while hundreds of frustrated residents pack an Altadena town hall over controversial rebuilding plans in the Eaton Fire zone. Plus, Los Angeles voters could soon be asked to spend more on parks—but where will the money come from? And Los Angeles Times reporter Ruben Vives joins Monks & Merrill to discuss a scathing grand jury report that says the L.A. Zoo is deteriorating, losing members, and in need of new leadership.

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Hour 2 - California has denied Los Angeles' request for more time on $100 million in street improvement projects, while a controversial new transportation bill is drawing criticism from drivers who fear even longer commutes. As Southern Californians grapple with the nation's highest gas prices, some are turning to public transit—evidenced by a double-digit ridership increase at Pasadena's Metro A Line stations. Guest Michael Schneider joins Monks & Merrill to discuss the future of mobility, street safety, and transportation policy across Los Angeles.

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Hour 3 - Tensions are escalating among the states that depend on the Colorado River as critical negotiations over the West's shrinking water supply intensify. Closer to home, questions are mounting over California's water priorities and how resources are being managed amid ongoing drought concerns. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles City Council is pushing back against federal efforts to suspend funding for LAHSA and has voted to place measures on the November ballot addressing noncitizen voting and expanded police oversight. Monks & Merrill examine the growing battles over water, homelessness, and political power shaping the future of Los Angeles and the West.

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