Monks & Merrill

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Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

  1. 19 HR AGO

    From Sting to Stream: When Internet Predator Hunts Go Viral—and Wrong

    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.

    37 min

  2. 19 HR AGO

    Easements, Elections & Empty Promises: Property Rights Clash with Political Reality

    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.

    38 min

  3. 20 HR AGO

    Cleaning Up or Clearing Out? L.A.’s Olympic Push Meets an Exodus Reality

    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.

    36 min

  4. 1 DAY AGO

    LA28 Under Fire — Who Pays, Who Profits?

    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.

    34 min

  5. 1 DAY AGO

    Adam Miller on LA’s Future — Leadership, Fire Risk & Broken Systems

    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.

    33 min

  6. 1 DAY AGO

    Hollywood Power Plays, Venice Beach Chaos & a Mystery Falling Ice Incident

    Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (04/15) - KFI reporter and Entertain Me podcast host Heather Brooker joins Monks and Merrill to break down Hollywood’s escalating studio tensions as industry heavyweights oppose Paramount’s proposed deal for Warner Bros. The conversation also explores Los Angeles County’s push to make filming at Venice Beach easier—without turning the iconic shoreline into a production free-for-all. Plus, investigators are searching for answers after a chunk of dirty ice crashed through a Whittier home, prompting Supervisor Janice Hahn to call for a federal FAA investigation into a potentially alarming airborne source. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  7. 2 DAYS AGO

    Monks and Merrill: LAUSD Strikes

    Monks and Merrill are delving into the LAUSD strikes. We are talking to Marc Joffe with the California Policy Center about his thoughts.  PLUS we are covering the latest with the SOFI Stadium workers that may be striking right before the World Cup. AND Amy King talks Wiggle Waggle Walk. All that and more on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min

  8. 2 DAYS AGO

    Monks and Merrill: love the animals

    Monks and Merrill love the animals. They are talking to Jacqui Pinol about closing her life saving charity because the city hit her with a huge bill, and police are looking for a dog abuser after he abandoned his dog in a coyote populated area. AND more money problems in SoCal. It's all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
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Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

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  • Creator
    KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Monks & Merrill

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