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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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It's the weekend! Monks and Merrill talk to Christopher Lowe from Long Beach Shark Lab about funding and sharks on the beaches. We also dive into the rise of personalized pricing as retailers use consumer data to tailor prices and promotions, raising... more

The Army has upgraded their cars to be stronger than ever, should you? California Post reported on frozen meat locked up in steel cages at a CA Walmart, but are they even sure that's true? A neighborhood is rising up against developers to save a hist... more

Hour 1 - Homelessness is on the rise in Los Angeles, delivering another political challenge for Mayor Karen Bass. Plus, questions are mounting over the mayor's press team using disappearing WhatsApp messages, and why California left nearly $200 mill... more

Hour 2 - The David Pearce murder trial resumes with investigators testifying that blood found in a Tesla matched Celeste Rivas Hernandez's DNA. KFI's Heather Brooker joins the show to discuss how California's expanded film and TV tax credits are help... 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 District Attorney's Office
Episode: E-Moto Mayhem: Should Parents Pay the Price?
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
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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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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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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Monks & Merrill launched 5 months ago and published 373 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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1. April Parker
2. Oscar Wei
3. Todd Spitzer
4. Tracy Walder
5. Rich McHugh
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8. Caroline Vakil

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