Hour 3 - January brings a defining moment for Democrats: confront President Trump or seek compromise? With voters demanding action on high costs and corruption, can Democrats deliver on their promises? Plus, guest Sally Ng joins us to discuss alarming findings from an Eaton Fire study suggesting nearly 7 million Angelenos were exposed to elevated lead levels. And as California utilities lobby for protection from wildfire-related costs, we ask the big question: Who should ultimately pay the price? Politics, public health and the high cost of living collide on this episode of Monks & Merrill!

Hour 3 - January brings a defining moment for Democrats: confront President Trump or seek compromise? With voters demanding action on high costs and corruption, can Democrats deliver on their promises? Plus, guest Sally Ng joins us to discuss alarming findings from an Eaton Fire study suggesting nearly 7 million Angelenos were exposed to elevated lead levels. And as California utilities lobby for protection from wildfire-related costs, we ask the big question: Who should ultimately pay the price? Politics, public health and the high cost of living collide on this episode of Monks &amp; Merrill!

Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

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

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Democrats’ Next Move, Toxic Lead Exposure & Who Pays for California’s Wildfires?

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Hour 1 - Nithya Raman wins the L.A. mayor’s race! What does her victory mean for the future of Los Angeles? Miles Morton of LA Basin joins Monks & Merrill to break down the 2026 L.A. election and map the political landscape. Plus, landlords are taking parking spaces away from renters to build ADUs, and we examine where Southern California’s homebuying crash is hitting hardest.

Hour 1 - Nithya Raman wins the L.A. mayor&rsquo;s race! What does her victory mean for the future of Los Angeles? Miles Morton of LA Basin joins Monks &amp; Merrill to break down the 2026 L.A. election and map the political landscape. Plus, landlords are taking parking spaces away from renters to build ADUs, and we examine where Southern California&rsquo;s homebuying crash is hitting hardest.

L.A.’s Political Shake-Up, Parking Wars & The Housing Market Reality Check

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Hour 2 - California politics, public safety and a little food for thought! Orange County is looking to add Democrats to the State Legislature, while several California ballot measures remain undecided as vote counting continues. West Hollywood makes headlines with a new ordinance allowing polyamorous partners to legally register. Plus, Jamie McBride, LAPD detective with 36 years on the force and LAPPL Board of Directors member, joins us to discuss the police union’s warning of “Armageddon” in Los Angeles. And on a lighter note, five Southern California restaurants land on OpenTable’s Top 100 list.

Hour 2 - California politics, public safety and a little food for thought! Orange County is looking to add Democrats to the State Legislature, while several California ballot measures remain undecided as vote counting continues. West Hollywood makes headlines with a new ordinance allowing polyamorous partners to legally register. Plus, Jamie McBride, LAPD detective with 36 years on the force and LAPPL Board of Directors member, joins us to discuss the police union&rsquo;s warning of &ldquo;Armageddon&rdquo; in Los Angeles. And on a lighter note, five Southern California restaurants land on OpenTable&rsquo;s Top 100 list.

California’s Political Power Shift, LAPD’s ‘Armageddon’ Warning & SoCal’s Top Restaurants

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Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering all things Midterm election! Democrats gain control of the House of Senate, changed Red states Blue, and recovered voters that turned MAGA. It was a blue tsunami. We also talk to Niall Stanage of The Hill about the takeaway. PLUS Bass and Raman are still close with Raman in the lead. We break it all down and MORE on KFIAM-640. 

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering all things Midterm election! Democrats gain control of the House of Senate, changed Red states Blue, and recovered voters that turned MAGA. It was a blue tsunami. We also talk to Niall Stanage of The Hill about the takeaway. PLUS Bass and Raman are still close with Raman in the lead. We break it all down and MORE on KFIAM-640.&nbsp;

Blue Tsunami! Democrats Flip the Map

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Democrats’ Next Move, Toxic Lead Exposure & Who Pays for California’s Wildfires?

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