Monks & Merrill

Midterms, Mayors & the Future of America

Hour 1 - With the midterm elections approaching, Monks & Merrill break down the potential impact of a Democratic sweep, the rise of the DSA in local politics, and the upc

The Great California Exodus & the Politics Behind It

Hour 2 - Monk & Merrill break down the latest election developments, including the DSA's endorsement of Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral race and the potential imp

Election Concerns, Predictions & Controversy

Hour 3 - As Election Day unfolds, Monks and Merrill break down the biggest questions surrounding election security, voter fraud, mail-in ballots, and potential federal in

16 Year Olds Want to Vote

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are updating us on the latest with Palisades Fire arson trial. PLUS, Vote 16. Should 16-year-old be allowed to vote? We talk to Vote 16 VP Adina

Koreatown Karaoke Crackdown, Mayoral Race Chaos & Prop 40 Explained

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill want you to know a moratorium has been put out on karaoke rooms around Koreatown, the mayoral race is deadlocked, Brian Hawkins was arrested jus

Political Ad Overload

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are covering the overload of political advertising. Apparently, it hits record levels and NOT just based off the constant text messages. We're t

Crime Stats, City Hall & Big Brother Is Watching

This week on Monks and Merrill, the conversation gets real with a candid discussion about the city's crime stats and what's being done to keep Angelenos safe. The mayor o

Nobody Wants to Drive, Robot Dogs Are Watching & Thanksgiving Is Coming

This episode of Monks and Merrill is a thought-provoking conversation that delves into the changing times we live in. The hosts discuss a fascinating topic that's got eve

California’s Election Showdown, a $6.3 Billion Crypto Hack & LAPD vs. Nithya Raman!

Hour 1- California’s election showdown continues as state and federal officials clash over 20,000 ballots. Binance halts withdrawals after a massive $6.3 billion crypto h

CALIFORNIA’S TAX BATTLE, ECONOMIC FUTURE & LA COUNTY POWER STRUGGLE

Hour 2- California’s tax fight heats up! CalTax Fellow Jared Walczak joins us to break down Props 40, 41 and 42 and the state’s economic future. Is California’s $4.25 tri

OIL WARS, INSURANCE BATTLES & THE ROAD TO THE 2028 OLYMPICS

Hour 3- Los Angeles moves to ban oil production; Ventura faces a fight over its car-free downtown, and Newsom launches a strike force to prepare for the 2028 Olympics. Pl

Headlines, High-Speed Rail Scandals & Your Phone Won’t Stop Ringing

Hour 1 - California’s high-speed rail chief resigns amid a travel expenses scandal, a judge delivers a blistering ruling on federal efforts to block 20,000 California bal

Oil, Ballot Battles & a New Vision for Downtown La

Hour 2 - Los Angeles approves a ban on oil production after years of debate. LA City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez joins the Monks & Merrill Show to break down the polic

Strikes, Surveillance & the Battle Over California’s Future

Hour 3 - Could this week bring the highest tides in 100 years? FOX LA Chief Meteorologist Adam Krueger joins the show to break down the unusually high tides and what they

Hollywood Sign Drama, City Hall Politics & Sky-High Utility Bills

Hour 1- Rest in Peace to the legendary Dolores Huerta. We talk about it on Monks and Merrill. PLUS the latest with the Mayoral race, Hollywood sign drama, and LADWP bills

Strike, Props and Illegal Counter Tops

Hour 2- It's almost time to vote and Monks and Merrill are teaching us all we need to know about Prop 40 and Prop 42. PLUS banning quartz is done, so what are the alterna

Bunnyhenge Battle & Blocked California Ballots

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are covering the war over Bunnyhenge, the judge that ruled Essayli is unlawfully serving as top federal prosecutor, and the update on the 20,000

PCH Flooded, LA Crime Trends & Utility Relief: Mayor Karen Bass Joins the Show!

Hour 1 - Flooding shuts down Pacific Coast Highway in Seal Beach, Waste Management Teamsters in LA and Orange counties approve a new contract, and LADWP commissioners wei

LA’s New Speed Cameras, California’s Housing Costs & The $758 Roommate Solution

hour 2 - Los Angeles is rolling out speed cameras citywide to crack down on speeding drivers. Legal analyst and local defense attorney Lou Shapiro joins the Monks and Mer

CEQA Reform, Voting Rights & Latino Voter Concerns

Hour 3 - Could California’s Proposition 45 speed up construction projects, or could it open the door to urban sprawl and benefit data centers? Pete Peterson, Dean of Pepp