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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Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering everything you need to know about the Midterm elections. We are covering OC being torn between red and blue, ranked choice in Irvine, and the results of Prop 40 and Prop 39 on KFIAM-640.

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering everything you need to know about the Midterm elections. We are covering OC being torn between red and blue, ranked choice in Irvine, and the results of Prop 40 and Prop 39 on KFIAM-640.

Ranked Choice & The Midterm Results Explained

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Hour 3 - CA is STILL COUNTING VOTES. We talk to Election-Law Attorney, Steven J Kaufman. We need to start thinking about the Presidential race NOW, the Dems had a great night and we're talking to ABC's Diana Paulsen, AND could this blue tsunami backfire on the far left? We explain on KFIAM-640. 

Hour 3 - CA is STILL COUNTING VOTES. We talk to Election-Law Attorney, Steven J Kaufman. We need to start thinking about the Presidential race NOW, the Dems had a great night and we're talking to ABC's Diana Paulsen, AND could this blue tsunami backfire on the far left? We explain on KFIAM-640.&nbsp;

 Blue Tsunami or Political Backfire? The 2028 Race Starts Now!

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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 upcoming Los Angeles mayoral race. They also explore the challenges of electric vehicle infrastructure and make predictions about key election outcomes.

Hour 1 - With the midterm elections approaching, Monks &amp; Merrill break down the potential impact of a Democratic sweep, the rise of the DSA in local politics, and the upcoming Los Angeles mayoral race. They also explore the challenges of electric vehicle infrastructure and make predictions about key election outcomes.

Midterms, Mayors & the Future of America

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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 impact of a Democratic takeover of Congress. They also explore California's affordability crisis, declining tourism, and the growing exodus to states like Texas and Florida, with insights from ABC News reporter Mike Dobuski and WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo.

Hour 2 - Monk &amp; Merrill break down the latest election developments, including the DSA's endorsement of Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral race and the potential impact of a Democratic takeover of Congress. They also explore California's affordability crisis, declining tourism, and the growing exodus to states like Texas and Florida, with insights from ABC News reporter Mike Dobuski and WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo.

The Great California Exodus & the Politics Behind It

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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 interference. Joined by ABC News investigative reporter Jared Kofsky, the hosts explore the latest developments, examine concerns about voting transparency, and weigh in on California’s key local races and ballot propositions. Plus, they share their election predictions and take a closer look at what’s at stake for voters across the state and country.

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 interference. Joined by ABC News investigative reporter Jared Kofsky, the hosts explore the latest developments, examine concerns about voting transparency, and weigh in on California&rsquo;s key local races and ballot propositions. Plus, they share their election predictions and take a closer look at what&rsquo;s at stake for voters across the state and country.

 Election Concerns, Predictions & Controversy

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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 Austin AND former Mayor of Culver City, Steven Gourley about the pros and cons. All this and MORE on KFIAM-640. 

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 Austin AND former Mayor of Culver City, Steven Gourley about the pros and cons. All this and MORE on KFIAM-640.&nbsp;

16 Year Olds Want to Vote

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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 just days before the election, AND everything you need to know before you decide on Prop 40. We break all this down and MORE on KFIAM-640. 

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 just days before the election, AND everything you need to know before you decide on Prop 40. We break all this down and MORE on KFIAM-640.&nbsp;

Koreatown Karaoke Crackdown, Mayoral Race Chaos & Prop 40 Explained

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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 talking to Araceli Martinez about SD 30. AND we're covering same day voter registration and MORE on KFIAM-640. 

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 talking to Araceli Martinez about SD 30. AND we're covering same day voter registration and MORE on KFIAM-640.&nbsp;

Political Ad Overload

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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 of LA, Karen Bass, joins the show to share her vision for a safer city, including plans to tackle homelessness and gang violence. But is it all just a numbers game, or is there more to the story?

The mayor's office is working to address the root causes of crime, from streetlights to community programs, but some critics argue that the city's approach is too focused on statistics rather than people's actual experiences. Meanwhile, LA City Council member Monica Rodriguez weighs in on two charter amendments that could impact the city's governance and public services. She shares her concerns about Measure EE, which would reduce the number of council meetings, and Measure PRK, which aims to boost investments in local parks.

As the city grapples with these issues, listeners are also dealing with their own battles – like the never-ending stream of robocalls and spam texts. Tech expert Rich DeMuro joins the show to break down the latest surveillance technology and how it's being used to track our movements. He shares tips on how to protect your personal data and avoid falling prey to scammers.

Tune in to hear the full conversation and learn more about the city's plans for a safer, more transparent future.

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 of LA, Karen Bass, joins the show to share her vision for a safer city, including plans to tackle homelessness and gang violence. But is it all just a numbers game, or is there more to the story?The mayor's office is working to address the root causes of crime, from streetlights to community programs, but some critics argue that the city's approach is too focused on statistics rather than people's actual experiences. Meanwhile, LA City Council member Monica Rodriguez weighs in on two charter amendments that could impact the city's governance and public services. She shares her concerns about Measure EE, which would reduce the number of council meetings, and Measure PRK, which aims to boost investments in local parks.As the city grapples with these issues, listeners are also dealing with their own battles – like the never-ending stream of robocalls and spam texts. Tech expert Rich DeMuro joins the show to break down the latest surveillance technology and how it's being used to track our movements. He shares tips on how to protect your personal data and avoid falling prey to scammers.Tune in to hear the full conversation and learn more about the city's plans for a safer, more transparent future.

Crime Stats, City Hall & Big Brother Is Watching

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Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

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

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