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Heat Wave Warning, “Godzilla El Niño,” and Soaring Gas Prices — California Braces for Impact
Hour 1 - A record-breaking March heat wave is set to scorch California, with experts calling it potentially one of the most extraordinary events in h…
4 months, 1 week ago
From Playground Politics to Governor’s Race: Antonio Villaraigosa Gets Personal and Political
Hour 2 - Former Los Angeles Mayor and current gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa joins Monks & Merrill for a wide-ranging conversation—from…
4 months, 1 week ago
Big Tech on Trial: Instagram Addiction, AI Dangers, and the Legal Fight Reshaping Social Media
Hour 3 - A landmark social media trial is putting platform design under the microscope, questioning whether addictive features could trigger product …
4 months, 1 week ago
LA28 Under Fire: Advocates Demand Human Rights Plan as Pressure Mounts
Hour 1 - Concerned advocates say Los Angeles officials still haven’t reviewed a critical plan addressing homelessness and human trafficking tied to t…
4 months, 1 week ago
California Political Spotlight: Debate Diversity Backlash, Villaraigosa’s Comeback Stalls, and Power Moves in L.A.
Hour 2 - Controversy surrounds an upcoming gubernatorial debate hosted by USC and ABC7 after critics point out the absence of candidates of color. Th…
4 months, 1 week ago
L.A.’s $200M Budget Gap, Parade Policing Costs & March Madness Mania
Hour 3 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, they discuss the financial struggles of the City of Los Angeles. City Controller Kenneth Mejia joins t…
4 months, 1 week ago
More Monks & Merrill: LA’s Work Ethic Debate
Saturday Hour 1 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, they discuss the concept of hard work and its perception in Los Angeles. They dive into a Wal…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
More Monks & Merrill: Are We Volunteering for Surveillance?
Saturday Hour 2 - In this episode of Monks and Merrill, they explore the intersection of technology and responsibility. They discuss how companies ar…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Rachel Frazin Breaks Down Energy Moves, Shipping Shakeups, and L.A.’s Growing Challenges
Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (03/13) - Rachel Frazin of The Hill joins Monks and Merrill to unpack the White House’s push to ease shipping rules in an ef…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Street Takeover Fallout, Housing Power Plays & The Science of Going Gray
Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (03/13) - Monks and Merrill, the fallout continues after a violent street takeover near Circa in Downtown L.A., as Councilme…
4 months, 2 weeks ago