Blue Tsunami! Democrats Flip the Map

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…

Ranked Choice & The Midterm Results Explained

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.

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

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. 

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 upcoming Los Angeles mayoral race. They also explore the challenges of electric vehicle infrastructure and make predictions about ke…

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 impact of a Democratic takeover of Congress. They also explore California's affordability crisis, declining tourism, and the growing…

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 interference. Joined by ABC News investigative reporter Jared Kofsky, the hosts explore the latest developments, examine concerns a…

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

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 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 KFIA…

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

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 of LA, Karen Bass, joins the show to share her vision for a safer city, including plans to tackle homelessness and gang violence. …