In this episode of Monks and Merrill, Spencer Pratt, a mayoral candidate for Los Angeles, joins the show to discuss his campaign and vision for the city. He addresses recent controversy surrounding his residency and eligibility to run for mayor. Pratt shares his plans to tackle homelessness, including enforcing existing laws and providing treatment for those struggling with addiction. He also talks about his proposals for reforming city departments, including the police and fire commissions, and improving the city's water quality.

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Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/10) - Today on Monks and Merrill we are talking all things Olympics. We talk to Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez about what we can anticipate for Olympics 2028 including the funding. We are also breaking down the impact on local businesses and new paid fan tickets. It's all on KFIAM-640!

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Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/10) - Monks and Merrill are covering all things Hollywood. We are coving AI's role in Hollywood. We are talking to Tanner Osman, co-founder of Westwood Economics about his thoughts. We are also diving into the drama surrounding Bay Watch in Venice. All that and more on KFIAM-640!

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Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/10) - Monk and Merrill are diving into Artemis II with Ted Huetter. We are also talking to John Fink about the dangers of Artemis II. We are also diving into the storms heading to LA, and the Ontario fire. All that and more on KFIAM-640!

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Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/09) - Monks and Merrill are getting into the hospice fraud in California and how we can crackdown on it. LA has a plan. We are talking to you about California being too big. Is this the problem? PLUS, we are talking to Gary Hoffman about the Gary and Shannon News and Brews in Menifee tomorrow.  It's all on KFIAM-640!

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Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/09) - Monks and Merrill are covering all things LAUSD strike. We are talking to acting Superintendent Andres E. Chait about the strike and taking the calls of impacted teachers and students. It's all on KFIAM-640!

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Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/09) - Monks and Merrill are getting into the unhoused community. We are covering Unhoused living in tunnels and funding for the LA county unhoused population. PLUS is LA sitting on $80.4 million, but the fine print is important. All that and more on KFIAM-640.

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Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/08) - A massive data breach exposing sensitive LAPD records raises urgent questions—not just about what was leaked, but how city officials are handling the fallout. We break down the City Attorney’s response and what it means for public trust. Plus, GasBuddy analyst Matt McClain joins to explain how a potential Iran ceasefire could quickly ease gas prices—and when relief might hit everything from flights to groceries. And in Riverside County, a major diesel theft ring gets busted—what it reveals about rising fuel crime in California.

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Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/08) - Los Angeles faces a growing public health concern as flea-borne typhus cases hit a record high—what’s behind the surge and how serious is the risk? Dr. Dawn Terashita joins to break down the county’s “big flea problem” and what residents need to know. Plus, Mayor Karen Bass shifts strategy on the LAPD—not expanding, but preventing further decline—while city leaders push funding increases amid budget strain. What it all means for safety, resources, and the future of policing in LA.

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Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/08) - California is taking its fight against ultra-processed foods straight to the supermarket, with new efforts to “certify” healthier groceries and crack down on junk food. Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel joins to explain what this could mean for shoppers and the food industry. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, a troubling look at the housing crisis—from illegal $100 tiny home sales in homeless encampments to people living in tunnels near schools—raising urgent questions about safety, oversight, and the city’s response.

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