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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…
5 months, 4 weeks 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…
5 months, 4 weeks 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…
6 months 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…
6 months 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…
6 months 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…
6 months ago
Teacher Burnout, “Bubble-Wrapped” Kids & the Reading Gap
Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (03/13) - A new survey shows nearly half of California teachers are considering leaving the profession, raising concerns abo…
6 months ago
E-Bike Dangers & Gas Price Pain: Parenting, Public Safety, and Why Californians Pay More at the Pump
Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (03/12) - An Orange County father is facing child endangerment charges after his teen crashed a 60-mph e-bike, sparking a la…
6 months ago
E-Bike Ban, Luxury Car Tax Crackdown & The High Cost of Living
Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (03/12) - Newport-Mesa schools are considering banning most student e-bike use after growing safety concerns, highlighting a…
6 months ago
LA’s “Mansion Tax” Under Fire: Billions Collected, But Housing Problems Persist
Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (03/12) - Los Angeles leaders are now considering reforms to Measure ULA—the so-called “mansion tax”—as concerns grow over i…
6 months ago