Monks & Merrill

Hour 3 - LA28 Chairman Wasserman faces growing scrutiny but says he won't step down over past ties to Ghislaine Maxwell. Plus, California voters grow frustrated as election results continue to trickle in. Then, UNITE HERE Local 11 co-founder Kurt Petersen joins the show as SoFi Stadium workers prepare for a strike authorization vote ahead of the World Cup, and ABC News correspondent Alex Stone explains why the famously catchy Kars4Kids commercials can keep airing on radio despite listener complaints.

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Hour 1 - The 2026 California primary is reshaping key races across the state. Heather Brooker joins Merrill to break down who’s advancing to the November runoff, Sonja Shaw’s surprising lead for state superintendent, Governor Newsom’s proposed education power shift, and the latest drama in Los Angeles’ city attorney race.

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Hour 2 - From a chemical removal operation raising odor concerns in Garden Grove to a wildfire insurance battle that could change coverage statewide, Merrill tackle the issues impacting Southern Californians. Plus, Dr. Jana Lord of Sycamores explains California’s evolving mental health crisis response, and why the next mayor of Los Angeles may face homelessness with fewer tools than voters expect.

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Hour 3 - California voters weigh in on the growing impact of data centers as AI fuels an unprecedented demand for energy. USC energy expert Shon Hiatt joins Merrill to discuss why electricity is becoming one of America’s hottest commodities. Plus, labor tensions rise at SoFi Stadium ahead of the World Cup, and fans face sticker shock not only for tickets—but for parking, too.

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Hour 1 - KFI Reporter and Host Heather Brooker joins the program to share firsthand insights from Hilton headquarters as Rick Hilton takes an early lead in the governor's race while Karen Bass advances in the Los Angeles mayoral contest. Plus, a look at the uphill comeback efforts facing Tom Steyer and Nithya Raman, and the latest developments surrounding reports that L.A. Congressman Jimmy Gomez is facing a House investigation over sexual misconduct allegations. Stay tuned for analysis, reaction, and what it all means for California voters.

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Hour 2 - California voters send a strong message as Monterey Park moves closer to becoming the first city in the state to ban data centers. Huntington Beach Mayor Casey McKeon joins the show to discuss the city’s ongoing housing dispute with the state and whether a concession is on the horizon. Plus, a look at Robert Garcia’s commanding lead in the newly drawn CA-42 race, the latest on the dramatic Bakersfield bank hostage standoff that ended with hostages freed and the suspect dead, and Chris Merrill breaks down the 2026 Heavy Hundred rankings of America’s most influential talk show hosts while reflecting on this year’s Golden Mike Awards.

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Hour 3 - The polling got right, the growing scrutiny surrounding George Santos after reports of suspicious Kalshi trades, and the political rise of Spencer Pratt. After outperforming expectations in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, Pratt is already laying out his strategy to take on Karen Bass in November. Plus, why some political observers are calling Pratt a potential threat far beyond Los Angeles.

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Hour 1- Conway is filling in for Monks and Merrill and he is covering the latest with the election, moving out of California, and Metro offering free rides today to get you to the ballot. Oh, and some gambling and sports of course. It's Conway on KFIAM-640. 

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Hour 2- Conway is filling in for Monks and Merrill tonight on election Tuesday. We get the latest from Alex Stone, plus let you know what is going on with the Sheriffs race, and who is in the lead currently for the mayor race and by how much. PLUS, some fun news about the weirdest things left behind in an Uber and how you can fix your cholesterol with a one-time infusion. All that and more on KFIAM-640.

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Hour 3- Conway on Election Tuesday is covering what the predictions are for the mayor race, and everything else you need to know for today. PLUS, Irvine is adding an In N Out to Great Park, and Trader Joes added sugar free sweet and sour gummy worms that are getting some crappy reviews. All that and more on KFIAM-640. 

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