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Michael Monks Reports

Michael Monks Reports

Written by: KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)
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 Michael Monks joined KFI in 2024 after fulfilling a longtime dream of moving to L.A. He is a native of Covington, Kentucky where in 2011 he founded a multimedia local news operation called The River City News, which was acquired in 2021 and rebranded as LINK nky. At the same time, he was also the host of the award-winning daily radio program “Cincinnati Edition” on WVXU, an NPR member station.
He holds a master’s degree in communication from Southern New Hampshire University and a bachelor’s degree in radio/TV from Northern Kentucky University.

Michael and his spouse, Osmar, live in DTLA with their cat, Milo.

Follow him on Twitter @MicMonksLA.2026 KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM) Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Street Protests, City Hall Drama, and a Surprise From L.A.’s Past

    Street Protests, City Hall Drama, and a Surprise From L.A.’s Past
    Feb 1 2026

    Hour 1: Protests return to the streets of downtown L.A. and Southern California; LA Mayor Bass is fired up over the arrest of journalist Don Lemon as a new poll shows her support waning; Another local leader has ramped up attacks online of Bass; and a time capsule uncovered at LA’s Central Library is found to have an even older time capsule inside.

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    40 mins
  • LA Olympics Apology, Tax Turmoil, and Why Mt. Baldy Can Turn Deadly

    LA Olympics Apology, Tax Turmoil, and Why Mt. Baldy Can Turn Deadly
    Feb 1 2026

    Hour 2: The Chairman of LA’s Olympics committee has apologized after appearing in the Epstein files; LA’s Mansion Tax has caused concern among city officials who previously campaigned to adopt it; and two local doctors explain the dangers of hiking around Mt. Baldy in the winter.

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    36 mins
  • Iran, Hollywood, and City Hall

    Iran, Hollywood, and City Hall
    Jan 25 2026

    We break down the powerful and troubling scenes emerging from Iran and what they mean globally and locally. LA City Councilman Adrin Nazarian joins us to discuss his personal ties to Iran, his approach to addressing homelessness in Los Angeles, and nine pending motions aimed at supporting the Hollywood industry. Plus, a look at a new movie studio being built near Skid Row in the Arts District and what it could mean for the neighborhood.

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    32 mins
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