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Monks & Merrill

KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)
Los Angeles
Homelessness
California
Boyle Heights
Los Angeles, United States
Gas Prices
El Niño
Artificial Intelligence
Skid Row
Paramount
Los Angeles County
CALSHAPE
San Andreas Fault
Newport Beach
LAHSA
Lineage Logistics
University Of California
Data Centers
Hollywood
Housing Market

Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

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Latest Episodes

Hour 1 - President Trump was defending the war with Iran and its economic costs Monday night when he suddenly invoked Los Angeles and San Diego as cities Iran could potentially “take out.”

The Trump administration has opened a federal enforcement a... more

Hour 2 - Southern California is in the middle of an unusually long and intense October heat wave, with temperatures running roughly 15 to 22 degrees above normal in many areas, and Extreme Heat Warnings continue.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SB 868... more

Hour 3 - Councilwoman Traci Park wants Los Angeles to substantially broaden Municipal Code 41.18, the city’s anti-camping law, by adding more protected locations and eliminating a procedural step that currently requires the full City Council to appro... more

Hour 1 -

Metrolink raises fares today, October 5, for the first time in 13 years. Does charging paying customers more actually fix a transit system struggling with ridership and finances?

Hollywood Burbank Airport cuts the ribbon today on a new ... more

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Recent Guests

Karen Bass
Mayor of Los Angeles, interviewed in the hour
Mayor of Los Angeles
Episode: 4 Day Work Week + Pronouns + Oil + Influencers
Steve Hilton
Republican gubernatorial nominee, interviewed in the hour
Steve Hilton (political commentator)
Episode: 4 Day Work Week + Pronouns + Oil + Influencers
Matt Mahan
San Jose Mayor; joined the show for a segment
City of San Jose
Episode: Bianco’s Ballot Battle & Hollywood’s Next Act
Paula Savage
From the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Episode: Protection Pending & the Battle for Your Lane
Jennifer Piazza
Professor of Health Science at Cal State Fullerton, researcher
California State University, Fullerton
Episode: Ladera Ranch Cancer Cluster Update, New California Laws & Paramount-Warner Merger Controversy
Carl DeMaio
Assemblymember filling in for John Cobell, discussing Prop 39 and voter ID
California Assembly
Episode: Subscription Dependence, Vintage Clutter, Identification Requested and Read Before Signing
Peter Marston
Professor of communications at Cal State Northridge
Cal State Northridge
Episode: Subscription Dependence, Vintage Clutter, Identification Requested and Read Before Signing
David Goldberg
President of the California Teachers Association
California Teachers Association
Episode: College Degrees, Missing Billions & Movie Theater Mayhem: California’s Latest Headlines!
Anthony Artusa
NOAA meteorologist
NOAA
Episode: NOAA's Weather Outlook, Nervous Endorsements and No "-alinos" In This City!

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Chris Merrill
Co-host and media/communications professional with a focus on local governance, policy, and current events.
Michael Monks
Host and policy-focused commentator with emphasis on California public policy, housing, and urban issues.

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Hollywood Merger Meltdown, Street-Vending Showdown & California Braces for El Niño!
Q: What is the core goal of your plan to reduce bureaucracy in California?
The core goal is to massively reduce the size of the state bureaucracy by a 10% headcount reduction and a 5% immediate budget cut, along with consolidating overlapping agencies to streamline operations and lower costs for residents and businesses.
College Degrees, Missing Billions & Movie Theater Mayhem: California’s Latest Headlines!
Q: How might delaying funds affect teachers and students on the ground?
Delays can lead to layoffs, postponed programs, and reduced services, forcing districts to scramble to keep classrooms open and staffed while awaiting promised money.
College Degrees, Missing Billions & Movie Theater Mayhem: California’s Latest Headlines!
Q: What is Prop 98 and why is it at the center of a legal challenge?
Prop 98 is a constitutional guarantee that a certain percentage of the state budget is allocated to public education; the guest explains that the governor's unilateral withholding of funds violates this entitlement and creates instability for districts.
Ladera Ranch Cancer Cluster Update, New California Laws & Paramount-Warner Merger Controversy
Q: And Dr. Piazza, what is it you're looking for exactly in the soil? What do you hope to find?
Dr. Piazza responds that they are collecting soil and water samples to identify heavy metals and pesticides, aiming to understand what may be unique about the local environment, while acknowledging this data alone cannot prove causation but can guide further investigation and community decision-making.
Who's In Charge? + Fare Enforcement
Q: Where does the blame lie for ongoing issues like streetlights, crime, and homelessness?
The mayor and her administration contend that responsibility is shared across city departments, the city council, and county/state/federal partners, arguing for a restructured, city-controlled system to solve these entrenched problems.

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

The show offers a fast-moving mix of local policy, politics, and urban-issue exploration, often anchoring discussions in Southern California with timely debates on housing, homelessness, public safety, and governance. Episodes frequently feature expert guests from government, nonprofits, media, and industry, along with on-the-ground reporting and live caller interactions that shape real-time perspectives. A standout trait is the willingness to connect macro policy debates (like funding for public services or regulatory changes) to everyday experiences in cities such as Los Angeles and Orange County, while also incorporating national context when relevant. Listeners who want practical takeaways on how policy shifts affect housing costs, infr... more

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2. Steve Hilton
3. Matt Mahan
4. Paula Savage
5. Jennifer Piazza
6. Carl DeMaio
7. Peter Marston
8. David Goldberg

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