Monks & Merrill
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About this podcast
Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.
Episodes
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- UNEMPLOYMENT REPORTS + HOMELESS UPCYCLING + HELICOPTER PARENTS + MOSQUITOS AT CHRISTMAS · 34 minIt's another weekend edition of Monks and Merirlll. Today they open the show with a new report projecting unemployment to rise in the next year. Homeless communities finding…
- CAR CHARGING ROARDS + MAYOR NITHYA VS LAPD + DR. LUCY JONES + FIREFIGHTING POST-IMPREISONMENT · 40 minIt's Saturday! Here's the best of the week. James Campbell of Utah State University's ASPIRE Research Center joins us to discuss Utah's groundbreaking powered pavement…
- Microsoft Outage, Cybersecurity Concerns & The Future of Drone Technology · 36 minHour 1 - What caused the Microsoft outage impacting Outlook and Teams, and what does it reveal about America’s cybersecurity vulnerabilities? Plus, San Bernardino police are…
- Airport Ground Stop, California Legal Battles & LA’s Changing Public Safety Landscape · 42 minHour 2 - A nationwide FAA ground stop brings all U.S. airports to a standstill as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin addresses the extraordinary circumstances behind…
- FAA Ground Stop, Newsom Death Sentence Challenge & Big Changes for Los Angeles · 34 minHour 3 - Why did the FAA order a nationwide ground stop at U.S. airports, and what are the extraordinary circumstances behind the disruption? Homeland Security Secretary…
- The Coastal Conundrum · 34 minHour 1 - From outrageous water bills to million-dollar studies and beachfront homes, this episode of Monks and Merrill takes a humorous look at California’s coastal conundrum…
- From Fighting Fires to Fighting for a Future · 37 minHour 3 - What happens when you've spent thousands of hours risking your life fighting California's wildfires, only to find the doors to a firefighting career slammed shut when…
- Politics, Spies & CEO Surprises · 32 minHour 3 - Monks and Merrill tackle California’s election results, corporate scandals, and the surprising world of corporate espionage. They also look ahead to the Los Angeles…
- Raman Returns, LAHSA Shuts Down & Palisades Trial Takes a Turn · 36 minHour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the LAHSA shut down of their computers over a potential security issue, the Palisades arson trial plot twist, and Nithya Ramans' return to…
- Warehouse Wars & The Fight Against 24/7 Trucking · 33 minHour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering the real issues in SoCal. You may soon be able to volunteer to repaint crosswalks, IE vs warehouses, AND we talk to Mr. Kevin Neu about the…
- No Rent Relief, City Hall Sticker Shock & The Texas Political Shakeup · 32 minHour 3- Did you think financial relief was on the way? Well not for renters any time soon. More voter fraud accusations in SoCal, appealing at City Hall can cost ya big, AND…
- LA’s Big Plans Equals Bigger Consequences · 33 minHour 1 - Los Angeles is gearing up for a $3.1 billion street overhaul under Mayor-elect Nithya Raman, but could drivers be squeezed even more? Meanwhile, the Supreme Court may…
- Plastic Snow & Electric Roads · 33 minHour 2 - Hollywood faces a massive shake-up as Skydance looks to slash more than $6 billion while integrating Warner Bros. Could entertainment's biggest merger reshape the…
- Billionaire Taxes, Election Upsets & the Future Of your Insurance! · 34 minHour 3 -Should California's wealthiest residents pay more, or would a billionaire tax drive money and businesses out of the state? We'll examine the economic debate as voters…
- Olympic Cleanup, Political Flip-Flops & Strawberry Layoffs · 33 minHour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering cleaning up encampments for LA28, Nithya Raman being AGAINST the Olympics in LA before she was the Mayor, strawberry grower layoffs, and…
- Trains on the Brink & Robbers on the Loose · 36 minHour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering the Long Beach house that dropped from $4.95 million to $2.9 million which peaks developers' interest. PLUS we talk to Supervisor Katrina…
- Is Trump Driving Voters Left? · 34 minHour 3- Monks and Merrill are covering the ICE drama in Boyle Heights, Trump blaming his deportation plan for Midterm turnout, the country moving further left, and we talk to…
- Going to Joshua tree, Using a typewriter, Trying a bloomin onion · 36 minHour 1 of The Weekend edition of Monks & Merril See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Talking to Jim Mcdonnell, Navigating a Nithya Raman Los Angeles, An in-depth conversation with Todd Spitzer, Update on the Altadena fire contaminants · 36 minHour 2 of The Weekend edition of Monks & Merril See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Tents, Death Row & The Getty House · 34 minHour 1 - Monks and Merrill tackle the latest political headlines, local controversies, and some seriously strange Los Angeles history. From Nithya Raman’s new leadership in LA…
- SoCal's Growing Piles of Problems · 35 minThis week on Monks and Merrill, the hosts break down the latest Southern California headlines, from overflowing trash cans and delayed garbage pickups to an upcoming Huntington…
- Does Ramen have a plan? · 36 minHour 3 - A look at the latest political and policy developments, from a new law restricting certain social media features for users under 16 to the remaining questions…
- L.A.’s Political Shake-Up, Parking Wars & The Housing Market Reality Check · 33 minHour 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…
- California’s Political Power Shift, LAPD’s ‘Armageddon’ Warning & SoCal’s Top Restaurants · 35 minHour 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…
- Democrats’ Next Move, Toxic Lead Exposure & Who Pays for California’s Wildfires? · 31 minHour 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…
- Blue Tsunami! Democrats Flip the Map · 33 minHour 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…
- Ranked Choice & The Midterm Results Explained · 32 minHour 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…
- Blue Tsunami or Political Backfire? The 2028 Race Starts Now! · 35 minHour 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…
- Midterms, Mayors & the Future of America · 31 minHour 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…
- The Great California Exodus & the Politics Behind It · 33 minHour 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…
- Election Concerns, Predictions & Controversy · 32 minHour 3 - As Election Day unfolds, Monks and Merrill break down the biggest questions surrounding election security, voter fraud, mail-in ballots, and potential federal…
- 16 Year Olds Want to Vote · 33 minHour 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…
- Koreatown Karaoke Crackdown, Mayoral Race Chaos & Prop 40 Explained · 31 minHour 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…
- Political Ad Overload · 31 minHour 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…
- Crime Stats, City Hall & Big Brother Is Watching · 38 minThis 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…
- Nobody Wants to Drive, Robot Dogs Are Watching & Thanksgiving Is Coming · 34 minThis episode of Monks and Merrill is a thought-provoking conversation that delves into the changing times we live in. The hosts discuss a fascinating topic that's got everyone…
- California’s Election Showdown, a $6.3 Billion Crypto Hack & LAPD vs. Nithya Raman! · 36 minHour 1- California’s election showdown continues as state and federal officials clash over 20,000 ballots. Binance halts withdrawals after a massive $6.3 billion crypto hack…
- CALIFORNIA’S TAX BATTLE, ECONOMIC FUTURE & LA COUNTY POWER STRUGGLE · 34 minHour 2- California’s tax fight heats up! CalTax Fellow Jared Walczak joins us to break down Props 40, 41 and 42 and the state’s economic future. Is California’s $4.25 trillion…
- OIL WARS, INSURANCE BATTLES & THE ROAD TO THE 2028 OLYMPICS · 31 minHour 3- Los Angeles moves to ban oil production; Ventura faces a fight over its car-free downtown, and Newsom launches a strike force to prepare for the 2028 Olympics. Plus…
- Headlines, High-Speed Rail Scandals & Your Phone Won’t Stop Ringing · 35 minHour 1 - California’s high-speed rail chief resigns amid a travel expenses scandal, a judge delivers a blistering ruling on federal efforts to block 20,000 California ballots…
- Oil, Ballot Battles & a New Vision for Downtown La · 30 minHour 2 - Los Angeles approves a ban on oil production after years of debate. LA City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez joins the Monks & Merrill Show to break down the policy…
- Strikes, Surveillance & the Battle Over California’s Future · 35 minHour 3 - Could this week bring the highest tides in 100 years? FOX LA Chief Meteorologist Adam Krueger joins the show to break down the unusually high tides and what they mean…
- Hollywood Sign Drama, City Hall Politics & Sky-High Utility Bills · 32 minHour 1- Rest in Peace to the legendary Dolores Huerta. We talk about it on Monks and Merrill. PLUS the latest with the Mayoral race, Hollywood sign drama, and LADWP bills. It's A…
- Strike, Props and Illegal Counter Tops · 32 minHour 2- It's almost time to vote and Monks and Merrill are teaching us all we need to know about Prop 40 and Prop 42. PLUS banning quartz is done, so what are the alternatives?…
- Bunnyhenge Battle & Blocked California Ballots · 33 minHour 3- Monks and Merrill are covering the war over Bunnyhenge, the judge that ruled Essayli is unlawfully serving as top federal prosecutor, and the update on the 20,000 CA…
- PCH Flooded, LA Crime Trends & Utility Relief: Mayor Karen Bass Joins the Show! · 33 minHour 1 - Flooding shuts down Pacific Coast Highway in Seal Beach, Waste Management Teamsters in LA and Orange counties approve a new contract, and LADWP commissioners weigh…
- LA’s New Speed Cameras, California’s Housing Costs & The $758 Roommate Solution · 35 minhour 2 - Los Angeles is rolling out speed cameras citywide to crack down on speeding drivers. Legal analyst and local defense attorney Lou Shapiro joins the Monks and Merrill…
- CEQA Reform, Voting Rights & Latino Voter Concerns · 35 minHour 3 - Could California’s Proposition 45 speed up construction projects, or could it open the door to urban sprawl and benefit data centers? Pete Peterson, Dean of Pepperdine…
- Rain, Heat, Floods, Wildfires, and MORE · 33 minHour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the crazy weather coming to SoCal! Rain, heat, floods, and wildfires. PLUS Metrolink is cancelling services from 10/26-10/30. We explain…
- FBI Raids, Measure FD, and L.A. Taco Drama · 33 minHour 2- Monks and Merrill covering FBI raids on Alan Wapner, the troubles with Measure FD, and what happened with Memo Torres and L.A. Taco AND the latest with Bass and Raman on…
