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Toxic Fallout: Boyle Heights Fire Sparks Political Firestorm Across Los Angeles

Hour 1 - The massive Boyle Heights fire continues to send shockwaves across Los Angeles. Michael Monks and Chris Merrill examine the growing scrutiny surrounding the company at the center of the blaze, the widespread impact of toxic smoke on neighborhoods throughout the region, and the political fallout facing Mayor Karen Bass as comparisons emerge to the Palisades fire response. Plus, former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley takes legal action against the mayor, alleging defamatory campaign remarks and seeking personal accountability. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Screens, Spending & Tax Hikes

Hour 2 - LAUSD adopts one of the nation's toughest screen-time policies for young students while approving a $21 billion budget that spends beyond current revenues and sets the stage for painful future cuts. Meanwhile, district leaders preserve a key Black student equity program amid growing financial pressures. Plus, Los Angeles voters may soon face another tax increase—this time to bolster fire services.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Taxed Out? California's Housing Crunch and the Growing Threat of an Exodus

Hour 3 - Los Angeles' Measure ULA is generating millions for affordable housing and tenant assistance, but critics say it's also slowing real estate sales, discouraging development, and reducing multifamily housing construction. Then, David Kline, Vice President of Research and Communication for CalTax, joins the show to discuss why California is bracing for one of the largest tax increases in a decade. Plus, reports of a new California exodus are emerging as brokers field a surge of inquiries from residents considering a move, while a state workers union warns that Governor Newsom's return-to-office mandate could accelerate departures from the Golden State. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Don't Yuck My Yum

Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the latest with the Boyle Heights Fire and we're talking to attorney Lou Shapiro about the Palisades Fire trial. PLUS we are delving into everything World Cup. It's all on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Taxed Enough Yet? The Billionaire Tax Showdown

Hour 2- Monks and Merrill are covering all things taxes. There may be a new tax measure going into effect in November. Is the Billionaire Tax happening? Do higher taxes mean a better life? We're breaking it all and MORE on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.