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Monks and Merrill are talking to Attorney Lou Shapiro about all things D4vid. PLUS the latest drama with Amazon, green year theater, and are natural disasters causing the unhoused numbers to rise? We break it all down on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are diving into the LA county layoffs, and the latest problems for the unhoused communities. PLUS why the new youth shelter has yet to open and so much more. It's all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are talking to JuNelle Harris about the $200 million set aside in CA to update school HVAC systems, and they are talking to Bree Jensen about the new struggles wildfire survivors are facing. PLUS we are delving into the latest with the Governor race and how the Swalwell fiasco impacted the race. It's all on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are covering the latest with the D4vid case, Karen Bass and her LA budget and how we are about to be taxed more because of it. All that and more on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill are covering the latest with Iran. We talk to Lt. Gen Richard Newton about how politics impact our gas bill. PLUS who is to blame for Gas prices? We check in with New Nation's Ashleigh Fields. AND what is the future of gas prices? All that and more on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Monks and Merrill are covering Skid Row animals with Joey Tuccio. PLUS there may be some unlawful rent increases happening in LA and a housing shortage. Monks and Merrill break it all down on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/18) - A new report in the LA Alliance homelessness case is raising serious doubts about Los Angeles County's data. The Riverside County Sherriff's Office is investigating a deputy accused of using a dating app during an active barricaded suspect situation. A Los Angeles driver spent 16 months fighting a $93 parking ticket he says he never should have been issued in the first place. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 class is stacked! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/18) - Tech entrepreneur and 2026 LA mayoral candidate Adam Miller joins Monks and Merrill to discuss his vision for fixing Los Angeles—from city management and public safety to rebuilding trust in local government. The conversation also tackles mounting outrage over LA water reservoir shutdowns in fire-prone areas, as residents question whether policy decisions are making the city more vulnerable to another disaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/17) - Historic preservationists weigh in on battles over the Hollywood Center Motel and Taix, while new developments—from a Trader Joe’s project to a luxury penthouse—highlight LA’s growing pains. At the same time, debate intensifies over the mansion tax and its impact on the city’s worsening housing crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/17) - The show examines the impact of California’s $20 fast food wage, from business struggles to broader economic effects, alongside new research on how companies adapt. It also looks at tourism trends and LA’s push to reconsider business taxes amid growing pressure on employers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/16) - The Monks and Merrill Show dives into the evolution of online predator stings—from the legacy of To Catch a Predator to today’s livestream-driven vigilante culture fueled by clicks, donations, and public shaming. After Vitaly Zdorovetskiy issued an apology over a false accusation involving Akash Singhania, and with the Orange County DA declining to pursue cases tied to these amateur stings, the episode unpacks a growing legal and ethical gray area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/16) - Rising tensions in Orange County as homeowners push back against the Orange County Sanitation District over controversial easement cleanups—some even losing parts of their property. Guest Phillip Rizzo joins the show to share his fight after his pool was slated for removal, sparking a legal battle with the county. Then, shifting to politics, with Eric Swalwell out of the race, a new Emerson College Polling survey suggests the April 22 debate could take a new turn—while voters remain laser-focused on the economy and housing affordability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/16) - A hard look at Los Angeles ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics—where efforts to clean up encampments near venues raise bigger questions about long-term solutions versus short-term optics. Los Angeles County weighs plans to remove unhoused populations; a deeper issue looms—people are leaving L.A. in large numbers. Dowell Myers warns that if the trend continues alongside low immigration, the region could face a long-term demographic and economic crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (04/15) - Los Angeles officials are raising red flags over LA28, from disputed Olympic ticket claims to billions in contracts that may bypass local businesses. Monks and Merrill break down the controversy, including Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s push for a strict “Zero-Cost Principle” to ensure taxpayers are fully repaid before anyone profits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/15) - Tech entrepreneur and 2026 LA mayoral candidate Adam Miller joins Monks and Merrill to discuss his vision for fixing Los Angeles—from city management and public safety to rebuilding trust in local government. The conversation also tackles mounting outrage over LA water reservoir shutdowns in fire-prone areas, as residents question whether policy decisions are making the city more vulnerable to another disaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.