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Monks & Merrill

KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)
Los Angeles
Skid Row
Gas Prices
Iran
Calshape
Lahsa
Hollywood
Missing Scientists
California Governor's Race Wide Open
California Association Of Realtors
Conspiracy Theories
United States Navy
Amazon
California Governor Race
California Wildlife Coexistence Program
LA Animal Services
Long Beach
April Parker Foundation
Housing Affordability
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer

Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

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Latest Episodes

Hour 1 - Monks and Merrill discuss the new D Line subway extension in Los Angeles, which is set to connect downtown LA to Beverly Hills and eventually Westwood. They're joined by Heather Brooker, a KFI reporter who's been covering the event. Heather ... more

Hour 2 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, they dive into the latest addition to LA's public transit options. They're joined by Anthony Crump, a spokesperson for Metro, who shares the story behind the D Line extension. They also talk to Heather B... more

Hour 3 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, they dive into the world of self-driving cars and the challenges they pose. The guys also talk about new legislation to ticket waymos, including a proposed limit on the number of tickets self-driving car... more

Hour 1 - Last night's mayoral debate in LA was a wild ride. Monks and Merrill break down the highlights, including a heated exchange between Katie Porter and Chad Bianco. They also dive into the gubernatorial debate, where Julia Mueller from the Hill... more

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Recent Guests

April Parker
Founder, April Parker Foundation
April Parker Foundation
Episode: Long Beach Shelter Stalls as Funding Feud Intensifies; Housing Costs Climb Despite Sales Slump
Oscar Wei
Deputy Chief Economist
California Association of Realtors
Episode: Long Beach Shelter Stalls as Funding Feud Intensifies; Housing Costs Climb Despite Sales Slump
Todd Spitzer
Orange County District Attorney
Orange County DA's Office
Episode: Long Beach Shelter Stalls as Funding Feud Intensifies; Housing Costs Climb Despite Sales Slump
Tracy Walder
NewsNation national security contributor
NewsNation
Episode: Missing Scientists Mystery: Conspiracies, Congress & a Cause That Matters
Rich McHugh
NewsNation investigative correspondent
NewsNation
Episode: Missing Scientists Mystery: Conspiracies, Congress & a Cause That Matters
Andy Riesmeyer
KTLA and KFI Weekend Host
KTLA/KFI
Episode: Missing Scientists Mystery: Conspiracies, Congress & a Cause That Matters
Nick Morton
Former Hollywood writer/producer, now construction worker
Home Depot (construction)
Episode: LA Politics, TikTok Campaigns & Hollywood Reinvention
Caroline Vakil
Journalist with The Hill
The Hill
Episode: California Governor Showdown Heats Up, Controversial Parenting Case & E-Bike Ban Spark Debate
Alex Stone
ABC News correspondent
ABC News
Episode: California Governor Showdown Heats Up, Controversial Parenting Case & E-Bike Ban Spark Debate

Hosts

Chris Merrill
Host of Monks & Merrill; co-host with Michael Monks; appears across episodes with broader policy, politics, and local issue discourse.
Michael Monks
Co-host with Chris Merrill; primary host across episodes, often anchoring discussions on policy, economics, and local governance.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#135
United States/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#147
Philippines/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#215
Israel/News/Daily News

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Monks and Merrill: Lt. Gen Richard Newton how politics impact our gas bill
Q: Lieutenant General Newton, what is the core dynamic driving the current naval posture in the Strait of Hormuz?
The core dynamic is to create maritime dominance and protect commercial shipping while applying economic pressure on Iran, particularly the IRGC, to push for a negotiated outcome without immediate escalation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monks & Merrill

What is Monks & Merrill about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program tends to blend local California politics, housing, and public policy with high-energy interviews and in-depth context from journalists, policymakers, and advocates. Recent episodes frequently tackle housing affordability, homelessness programs, and regulatory policy in Southern California, alongside broader national political dynamics and high-profile local incidents (such as e-bike safety and governor debates). A distinctive strength is the mix of on-the-ground reporting, live audience interaction, and expert commentary from government officials, researchers, and advocacy leaders, often tying policy debates to everyday impacts on families, small businesses, and communities. Listeners are likely drawn to timely issues, data-driv... more

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Monks & Merrill launched 2 months ago and published 192 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Monks & Merrill include:

1. April Parker
2. Oscar Wei
3. Todd Spitzer
4. Tracy Walder
5. Rich McHugh
6. Andy Riesmeyer
7. Nick Morton
8. Caroline Vakil

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