Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the latest with the Boyle Heights Fire and we're talking to attorney Lou Shapiro about the Palisades Fire trial. PLUS we are delving into everything World Cup. It's all on KFIAM-640. 

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the latest with the Boyle Heights Fire and we're talking to attorney Lou Shapiro about the Palisades Fire trial. PLUS we are delving into everything World Cup. It's all on KFIAM-640.&nbsp;

Don't Yuck My Yum

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Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering all things taxes. There may be a new tax measure going into effect in November. Is the Billionaire Tax happening? Do higher taxes mean a better life? We're breaking it all and MORE on KFIAM-640.

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering all things taxes. There may be a new tax measure going into effect in November. Is the Billionaire Tax happening? Do higher taxes mean a better life? We're breaking it all and MORE on KFIAM-640.

Taxed Enough Yet? The Billionaire Tax Showdown

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Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are talking to Scott Cameron, Acting head of reclamation, about the Colorado River water supply. PLUS CA water vs energy vs AI. Everyone is at odds. AND autonomous heavy duty trucks may be coming to a road near you. We're covering all of it on KFIAM-640.

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are talking to Scott Cameron, Acting head of reclamation, about the Colorado River water supply. PLUS CA water vs energy vs AI. Everyone is at odds. AND autonomous heavy duty trucks may be coming to a road near you. We're covering all of it on KFIAM-640.

Running Dry, Powering AI and Replacing Drivers

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Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the latest with the Boyle Heights fire and it's impact on the air quality. PLUS Spencer Pratt is attacking Mayor Karen Bass. It's all on KFIAM-640. 

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the latest with the Boyle Heights fire and it's impact on the air quality. PLUS Spencer Pratt is attacking Mayor Karen Bass. It's all on KFIAM-640.&nbsp;

Boyle Heights Burns, Bass Takes Heat

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Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are talking to Bob Blue about the Barry Building Demolition Project. We have an update. PLUS what the Woodland Hills Country Club fight is exposing about the housing crisis. AND MacArthur Park has had some drug operations and we're breaking it all down on KFIAM-640.

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are talking to Bob Blue about the Barry Building Demolition Project. We have an update. PLUS what the Woodland Hills Country Club fight is exposing about the housing crisis. AND MacArthur Park has had some drug operations and we're breaking it all down on KFIAM-640.

Demolition, Development, and Drugs

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Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are the needs of MacArthur Park and the plan to close Wilshire. Is it realistic? PLUS a park in the middle of the freeway? Santa Monica may be wasting money and we're getting into all of it and more on KFIAM-640.

Hour 3- Monks and Merrill are the needs of MacArthur Park and the plan to close Wilshire. Is it realistic? PLUS a park in the middle of the freeway? Santa Monica may be wasting money and we're getting into all of it and more on KFIAM-640.

Closing Wilshire? Not So Fast

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From the open road to medicine cabinets to the executive suite, this episode covers a wide range of topics with insights you can use. We begin by examining the best states for road trips and the surprising reasons why California ranks near the bottom despite its famous scenery and highways. Next, we break down the differences between common pain medications, explaining how various drugs work, when they’re typically used, and what consumers should know before reaching for relief. Finally, we sit down with former CBS Radio CEO Dan Mason to discuss his new book, his decades in broadcasting, leadership lessons from the media business, and the future of radio and audio entertainment.

From the open road to medicine cabinets to the executive suite, this episode covers a wide range of topics with insights you can use. We begin by examining the best states for road trips and the surprising reasons why California ranks near the bottom despite its famous scenery and highways. Next, we break down the differences between common pain medications, explaining how various drugs work, when they&rsquo;re typically used, and what consumers should know before reaching for relief. Finally, we sit down with former CBS Radio CEO Dan Mason to discuss his new book, his decades in broadcasting, leadership lessons from the media business, and the future of radio and audio entertainment.

Road Trips, Pain Relief, and Radio Legends

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Monks and Merrill discuss the concerns surrounding labor and sex trafficking tied to major international sporting events, including preparations for the upcoming FIFA competitions, and discuss what SoFi Stadium and local organizers are doing to raise awareness and help prevent exploitation. Next, we speak with an Orange County high school student leading a growing movement to remove cell phones from classrooms, explaining why he believes schools should create phone-free learning environments. In the second half of the program, we explore both sides of the debate over herbicide use around local waterways.

Monks and Merrill discuss the concerns surrounding labor and sex trafficking tied to major international sporting events, including preparations for the upcoming FIFA competitions, and discuss what SoFi Stadium and local organizers are doing to raise awareness and help prevent exploitation. Next, we speak with an Orange County high school student leading a growing movement to remove cell phones from classrooms, explaining why he believes schools should create phone-free learning environments. In the second half of the program, we explore both sides of the debate over herbicide use around local waterways.

FIFA Safety Concerns, Phone-Free Schools, and the Herbicide Debate

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Hour 1 - From Kraft capitalizing on America's ranch obsession to the festive atmosphere surrounding the Korea-Mexico World Cup matchup, Monks & Merrill explore how global events are reshaping Los Angeles. Plus, why homeowners hoping to cash in on the World Cup may be disappointed, and the encouraging news that could keep L.A.'s Olympic transportation plans on track.

Hour 1 - From Kraft capitalizing on America's ranch obsession to the festive atmosphere surrounding the Korea-Mexico World Cup matchup, Monks &amp; Merrill explore how global events are reshaping Los Angeles. Plus, why homeowners hoping to cash in on the World Cup may be disappointed, and the encouraging news that could keep L.A.'s Olympic transportation plans on track.

 World Cup Dreams, Olympic Hopes & Ranch Dressing Glory

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Hour 2 - Monks & Merrill break down a major agreement between Uber and California attorneys that could avoid a costly ballot-box showdown. Then, new geological research warns that California may be primed for a devastating earthquake, as guest Liliane Burkhard joins the show to explain the findings. Plus, jurors hear startling details from a bizarre interview with the suspect accused in the Palisades Fire case.

Hour 2 - Monks &amp; Merrill break down a major agreement between Uber and California attorneys that could avoid a costly ballot-box showdown. Then, new geological research warns that California may be primed for a devastating earthquake, as guest Liliane Burkhard joins the show to explain the findings. Plus, jurors hear startling details from a bizarre interview with the suspect accused in the Palisades Fire case.

California Faces Legal Battles, Earthquake Warnings, and a Chilling Fire Investigation

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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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