Hour 1 - Monks & Merrill explore long-term solutions to California’s coastal and environmental challenges—from a bold plan to move sand in Long Beach to a debate over beach access and erosion in Humboldt County. They also discuss the potential impact of changes to federal roadless-area protections with Melanie Schlotterbeck of Hills for Everyone.

Hour 1 - Monks &amp; Merrill explore long-term solutions to California&rsquo;s coastal and environmental challenges&mdash;from a bold plan to move sand in Long Beach to a debate over beach access and erosion in Humboldt County. They also discuss the potential impact of changes to federal roadless-area protections with Melanie Schlotterbeck of Hills for Everyone.

Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

Monks &amp; Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

Monks & Merrill

Coastlines, Forests & Communities

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Hour 2 - Monks & Merrill take a hard look at Los Angeles’ preparations for the 2028 Olympics. They examine the city’s projected costs and promised economic benefits, question transparency around the $7.26 billion Olympic spending plan, and explore concerns about infrastructure, public safety, cleanliness, and who could ultimately pay for cost overruns. They also highlight activist Jonathan Hale’s unusual fight to get the city to fix neglected crosswalks. 

Hour 2 - Monks &amp; Merrill take a hard look at Los Angeles&rsquo; preparations for the 2028 Olympics. They examine the city&rsquo;s projected costs and promised economic benefits, question transparency around the $7.26 billion Olympic spending plan, and explore concerns about infrastructure, public safety, cleanliness, and who could ultimately pay for cost overruns. They also highlight activist Jonathan Hale&rsquo;s unusual fight to get the city to fix neglected crosswalks.&nbsp;

Olympics, Infrastructure & the Cost to LA

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Hour 3 - Monks and Merrill discuss Wrightwood's fight against a proposed quarry they say they never saw coming. They examine California’s new rules for nearly one million English learners, debate what should happen to roads, parks, and monuments named for Cesar Chavez, and preview a Los Angeles mayoral forum featuring Karen Bass and Nithya Raman hosted by Jewish community groups.

Hour 3 - Monks and Merrill discuss Wrightwood's fight against a proposed quarry they say they never saw coming. They examine California&rsquo;s new rules for nearly one million English learners, debate what should happen to roads, parks, and monuments named for Cesar Chavez, and preview a Los Angeles mayoral forum featuring Karen Bass and Nithya Raman hosted by Jewish community groups.

The Quarry Fight Comes to Wrightwood

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Hour 1- Weather and gas prices are out of control! On Monks and Merrill we are covering Hurricane Polo, the El Nino, and the Pacific Surfliner. PLUS we are talking to Gas Buddy's very own Patrick Dehaan about the current gas prices and possible relief on KFIAM-640. 

Hour 1- Weather and gas prices are out of control! On Monks and Merrill we are covering Hurricane Polo, the El Nino, and the Pacific Surfliner. PLUS we are talking to Gas Buddy's very own Patrick Dehaan about the current gas prices and possible relief on KFIAM-640.&nbsp;

Hurricanes, Heat & High Gas Prices

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