Why Losing Isn’t Always Losing: Pratt, Police Hiring, and City Frustrations

More Monks and Merrill: A.I. + "Best If Sold By..." Food + META Prediction Market + Vaccines

More Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (06/27) - Conversations about A.I. is fascinating Merrill. From "world wide web" to "surfing the web" when the digital age was born, will A.I. be called "A.I." forever? A.I. has become so good, teachers can't detect it in schools. Plus, are expiration dates on food accurate? CA has a new bill taking affect on July 1 that would ban the "sell by" dates. Also, have you noticed the amount of prediction markets that are around during the FIFA World Cup? Monks and Merrill dive into what the conversations surrounding vaccines have been like since the COVID Pandemic, and what the conversations sound like today. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

More Monks and Merrill: Aliens + Wilshire & MacArthur + CA Water Problem + Robo Trucks

More Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (06/27) - Hannah Brandt of NewsNation joins the show to discuss the latest push for UFO transparency as experts and lawmakers gather for the Disclosure Forum. Plus, are the needs of MacArthur Park and the plan to close Wilshire Blvd realistic? Monks & Merrill are talking to Scott Cameron, Acting Head of Reclamation, about the Colorado River water supply. Also, autonomous heavy duty trucks may be coming to a road near you. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Boyle Heights Fire Raises New Questions While a High-Profile Fire Trial Falls Apart

Hour 1 - A massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights has been knocked down, but the controversy is just heating up. As investigators examine reports of rotting meat, foul odors, and the site's history of safety concerns, Noah Ropp of Food & Water Watch joins us to discuss why the property had already been under scrutiny before the blaze. Then, attorney Lou Shapiro breaks down the mistrial in the Palisades Fire case and what it means going forward. Plus, a judge rejects an effort to freeze Los Angeles County's $4 billion sex abuse settlement payout, setting the stage for another major legal battle. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Taxes, Ballots & a Water Breakthrough

Hour 2 California voters are set to weigh in on a controversial billionaire tax proposal this November, while the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association backs a competing anti-tax measure—setting up a major showdown over the state's financial future. Then, Jordan Harris, CEO of Solar AquaGrid, joins Monks & Merrill to discuss an innovative project that could help solve two of California's biggest challenges at once: water shortages and clean energy. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Lifeguard Controversies and a Fire Trial Hits a Dead End

Hour 3 - An alleged hidden-camera scandal involving a former Orange County State Parks chief has raised disturbing questions about trust and accountability among lifeguards. At the same time, Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles are clashing over control of lifeguard operations and public safety. Plus, the high-profile Palisades Fire arson case ends without a verdict as a jury deadlocks, forcing a mistrial and leaving major questions unanswered. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.