Monks & Merrill

KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)
  • 4.6 (5)
  • Daily News
  • Updated Daily

Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

  1. 20h ago

    Santa Ana Winds, Landslide Millions & a Billion-Dollar Bond Battle

    Hour 1 - Powerful Santa Ana winds are putting the Westside at heightened fire risk, even as climate change reshapes these notorious winds. Plus, Rancho Palos Verdes receives $54 million for landslide-related property buyouts. And Carol Kocivar, child advocate, Ed100.org writer, retired attorney, and former California State PTA president, joins us to discuss the controversial billion-dollar bond measure for immunology research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 20h ago

    OC Beach Sand, SoCal Traffic & California’s Housing Debate

    Hour 2 - Will Orange County beaches get a much-needed sand boost after El Niño passes? Kome Ajise, Executive Director of SCAG, joins us to discuss the June 2026 Biannual Transportation Trends Report and what it means for Southern California’s future. Plus, Jenny Farrell of the League of Women Voters of California weighs in on Proposition 37, a proposed loan program to help middle-income Californians buy a home, and the debate surrounding the measure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 20h ago

    Economic Frustration, Free College Money & No Kings Protests: California’s Biggest Stories

    Hour 3 - Consumer sentiment is near record lows as frustration over the economy grows. Could free college money help California families? Cassandra DiBenedetto, Executive Director of the ScholarShare Investment Board, joins us to discuss CalKIDS, a state program offering eligible students money for college—with fewer than 20% of children in Los Angeles County reportedly claiming their funds. Plus, what to know about the “No Kings” protests across Southern California on Saturday, October 17, and why midterm election ad spending has topped $10 billion and continues to climb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 1d ago

    Wild Weather, Fire Danger & a Massive Crack!

    Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the crazy weather. There is high risk fire behavior in Santa Ana and a large crack that formed in Laguna Beach. PLUS do we need automatic license plate readers on streetlights? Fullerton suspended Flock cameras, who's next? We break it down on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 1d ago

    LA’s Mayoral Showdown + Prop 42: What You Need to Know

    Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering all angles of the Mayoral Debate. It will be televised. We have Mayor Bass' take and Nithya Ramans. Where do you fall? PLUS we are talking to Kayla Kitson, Senior Policy Fellow, about Prop 42. It's all on KFIAM-640 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 1d ago

    Luxury Perks, Homeless Dollars & 650,000 Ballots Destroyed?

    Hour 3- We are covering the latest with the 1736 Family Crisis Center and their luxurious activities. Seems off. PLUS LA County is looking to replace LAHSA as lead applicant for homeless federal dollars. AND Riverside County is legally destroying 650,000 ballots. Sheriff Biance calls it 'destruction of evidence.' We're breaking it all down on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 2d ago

    Rebuilding Roadblocks, a $125 Million Toxic Settlement & Strikes Shake SoCal!

    Palisades condo residents say LADWP red tape is slowing their rebuilding efforts, Orange County prosecutors announce a $125 million agreement with GKN Aerospace over a toxic chemical scare, and hundreds of OC workers hit the picket lines. Plus, Disneyland visitors face a vacation headache as loud street agitators disrupt the park’s entrance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 2d ago

    World Cup Letdown, Super Bowl Hype & Animal Cruelty Shocker

    Did the World Cup fumble its promise of a hotel boom in Los Angeles? The Super Bowl Host Committee is gearing up with a new campaign, while Pasadena reels after a mail carrier is charged in an alleged peacock attack. Plus, a heartbreaking look at dogs being abandoned to die in the High Desert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4.6
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5 Ratings

About

Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

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  • Creator
    KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    573
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Monks & Merrill

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