Monks & Merrill

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (03/25) - Description: NewsNation reporter Nancy Loo joins the show to break down a stunning $375 million verdict against Meta in a child exploitation case—and another landmark ruling holding Instagram and YouTube liable for social media addiction. Then, the conversation turns local as Los Angeles considers lowering the voting age to 16 for city elections, sparking a deeper debate about civic responsibility, maturity, and who gets a voice in shaping the future.

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Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (03/25) - El Segundo resident Joseph Brandlin joins the show to share his story after being arrested for repainting what he says was a dangerous intersection—raising questions about safety, responsibility, and the law. Then, the focus shifts to Los Angeles’ ongoing homelessness challenges, from a multimillion-dollar Venice motel sitting empty years after purchase to the return of a notorious encampment, a storm drain now deemed a hazmat zone, and a surprising loophole in the city’s speed camera rollout.

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Hour 1 -  The first Los Angeles mayoral debate quickly turned into an anti-Karen Bass showcase after the mayor bowed out, citing a scheduling conflict. As Julia Wick explains, the race has been shaken by a series of pivotal moments—despite Bass maintaining a polling lead. While voters remain lukewarm, a powerful coalition of insiders, labor groups, and elected officials continues to rally behind her, underscoring a campaign defined by both vulnerability and institutional strength.

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Hour 2 - Xavier Becerra is calling foul after being excluded from a major gubernatorial debate, accusing organizers of an “election-rigging” setup as he makes his case directly to voters. Leaning on his record as former HHS Secretary and California Attorney General, Becerra argues he’s the steady hand who knows how to run government in a crisis—even as the race struggles to capture public attention. Meanwhile, new polling shows growing support for a billionaire tax, alongside sharp partisan divides over voter ID, highlighting the policy stakes beneath an otherwise low-energy campaign.

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Hour 3 - As Orange considers a public smoking ban tied to homelessness enforcement, scrutiny is intensifying in Los Angeles over how the crisis is being managed. City Controller Kenneth Mejia is sounding the alarm, revealing at least $473 million in unspent homelessness funds over two years. The takeaway: the region’s homelessness emergency is no longer just about funding levels—it’s about whether leaders can effectively deploy the resources they already have.

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Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are talking all things SoCal and money. There is a $40 million pool project in Griffith Park, and a $114 million fund for Wildlife Crossing. We talked to Herb Morgan about his thoughts. PLUS there is a luxury estate that may actually be choking apartment construction out. All that and more on KFIAM-640!

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Hour 3- Monks and Merrill want's you to know they are watching you! There are cameras EVERYWHERE and LAPD is installing more. Corona residents do not like the Flock cameras and Monks and Merrill are diving deep into that story and so much more. It's all on KFIAM-640!

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More Monks & Merrill with all new material for you to enjoy on your weekend. In this episode, Michael Monks and Chris Merrill  explore the lesser-known history of the mafia in Los Angeles, discussing its connections to the East Coast and the impact of its leaders. They also touch on the city's unique cultural landscape and the influence of the mafia on Hollywood. Later, they discuss recent legislation requiring landlords to provide air conditioning in rental units, sparking a conversation about the balance between tenant rights and property owner responsibilities.

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Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are delving into the idea of forcing compassion for the unhoused in San Jose, and the problem with graffiti. PLUS, all things voter fraud. $5 for your signature on ballot petitions and if California really has a voters fraud problem. All that and more on KFIAM-640.

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Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are getting into election irregularities in Riverside County. PLUS Trump vs Cali and County vs Trump, it's a fight against fraud and immigration. AND we are getting into Polyamorous couples and their rights with Dr. Wendy Walsh. It's all on KFIAM-640! 

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