Hour 1 - From struggling businesses in Downtown L.A. to debates over public safety and homelessness, today's episode explores the issues driving conversation across the city. Michael Monks and Chris Merrill unpack why business owners are demanding action, what's behind a controversial proposal for an armed enforcement unit, concerns surrounding a new tiny home village, and the environmental impact of an East L.A. oil spill that has prompted a major wildlife rescue operation.

<p>Hour 1 - From struggling businesses in Downtown L.A. to debates over public safety and homelessness, today's episode explores the issues driving conversation across the city. Michael Monks and Chris Merrill unpack why business owners are demanding action, what's behind a controversial proposal for an armed enforcement unit, concerns surrounding a new tiny home village, and the environmental impact of an East L.A. oil spill that has prompted a major wildlife rescue operation.</p>

Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

<p>Monks &amp; Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.</p>

Monks & Merrill

The Challenges Facing SoCal Right Now

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