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Founded by John and Jane Sungkamee, the husband-and-wife team behind the legendary Emporium Thai in Westwood which is built upon more than 26 years of cultural stewardship and culinary excellence. First opened in 2000, Emporium Thai has become one of Los Angeles’ most respected Thai institutions. John Sungkamee, Founder & CEO of Emporium Thai and the exciting new Emporium Thai Market, is a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and cultural steward whose career has been defined by honoring tradition while pushing Thai cuisine forward. They are celebrating 26 years this March and they are also participating in this year's Masters of Taste. Every dollar raised at the 2026 Masters of Taste event will benefit the work of Union Station Homeless Services (Union Station), a local organization successfully fighting to end homelessness. Over the last seven years, Masters of Taste has impressively raised over $3.5 Million, helping countless families and individuals find a secure and welcoming place to call home.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Valentine's Day!! If you want to avoid the crowds and chaos, Neil has the perfect simple snacks you and your lover can make right at home. (even if your lover is you)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So sad about James Van Der Beek’s death this week at the age of 48 from colorectal cancer. He left behind a wife and six kids. A GoFundMe page was set up, and it’s doing really well, topping $2.5 million in two days. And now there’s blowback due to its success, with people calling the Van Der Beek widow to sell their mansion instead. But it turns out, Van Der Beek was paying for his own cancer treatment out of pocket. Shannon of Gary and Shannon fame thinks Merrill might be a serial killer. There’s no evidence to suggest otherwise. What was your favorite Super Bowl ad? Merrill most liked the ad for Ring doorbell cameras about the lost dog. But many felt that ad was kinda creepy – who wants our doorbells to join forces to spy on us and report us to the cloud? It’s an invasion of privacy! And yet, why hasn’t Ring found Nancy Guthrie? Now, another person has been detained in the Nancy Guthrie case, bringing it to three people detained this evening. A written statement is incoming. Forlorn and looking for love around Valentine’s Day? If anyone likes you around this time of year, unfortunately they’re likely a scammer. So be careful on those dating apps! Should Merrill do a nooner? He’s fleshing it out right now! Apparently, we’re not doing it enough. A sex therapist says we’re not having enough sex. Testosterone is plummeting and we’re all getting lonely.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Karen Bass is in the literal hotseat. The fire after-action report is out, and she whitewashed it, altering and softening the report in a bid to suggest everything was under control during the disastrous LA wildfires of January 2025. She’s now denied the media’s access to her and the fire chief in a bid to control the narrative. The Monks & Merrill Show hits airwaves next week! How long do your hangovers last? Do you lose a day like so many of us? Merrill likes to go home and have what he calls a jigger, which usually involves a single malt of whisky. You think you’re living in a town that’s safe, but not if that town is... Culver City. Attorney General Pam Bondi thinks it’s one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in LA. Spoiler: It’s not. Listener Talkbacks largely disagree with AG Bondi’s summation of Culver City as dangerous. What’s with the darkness spreading in LA? Apparently organized crime is behind the streetlights being stripped of copper wire, so we’re getting a taskforce to speed up repairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Karen Bass is in the literal hotseat. The fire after-action report is out, and she whitewashed it, altering and softening the report in a bid to suggest everything was under control during the disastrous LA wildfires of January 2025. She’s now denied the media’s access to her and the fire chief in a bid to control the narrative. The Monks & Merrill Show hits airwaves next week! How long do your hangovers last? Do you lose a day like so many of us? Merrill likes to go home and have what he calls a jigger, which usually involves a single malt of whisky. You think you’re living in a town that’s safe, but not if that town is... Culver City. Attorney General Pam Bondi thinks it’s one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in LA. Spoiler: It’s not. Listener Talkbacks largely disagree with AG Bondi’s summation of Culver City as dangerous. What’s with the darkness spreading in LA? Apparently organized crime is behind the streetlights being stripped of copper wire, so we’re getting a taskforce to speed up repairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about new items at Wendy’s, the best jarred pasta, & Valentine’s Day desserts from Costco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about romancing your home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On his first day back at KFI, Chris Merrill shares behind-the-scenes stories from a promo photoshoot with Monks—complete with questionable poses—while diving into the headline-grabbing media shakeup involving Skydance Media and Warner Bros. Discovery and a massive financial clause tied to a potential takeover. Chris reacts to the death of James Van Der Beek after a battle with colorectal cancer, plays listener talkbacks, and chats with Mark Rahner about a video game project and adjusting to the new schedule. Plus, a cross with George Noory and a look at a landmark lawsuit accusing major social media companies of engineering addictive platforms for kidsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris fires up the talkbacks and responds to listeners while sharing his excitement—and slight terror—about teaming up with Monks. He breaks down the surge in short-term rental bookings ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what skyrocketing demand could mean for host cities. Chris also dives into what we know so far about the El Paso airspace shutdown, vents about a very specific pillow pet peeve, and unpacks a concerning safety report from Anthropic revealing potential misuse risks tied to its Claude AI models. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris teams up with Michael Monks as he unpacks his chaotic move back to Los Angeles, reflects on his long-running “work-lastionship” with the Foosh, and somehow finds time to tell an unforgettable outhouse story from his days in Michigan. The show also dives into the troubling second week of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, as investigators review home surveillance footage and possible evidence—while conspiracy theories swirl. Plus, the International Olympic Committee faces mounting pressure over Russian participation in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games after a Ukrainian skeleton athlete speaks out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In #TechTalk, they break down the doorbell footage recovery in the Nancy Guthrie case and Ring's wild rise from Shark Tank rejection to surveillance giant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Reddit’s list of the biggest Boomer complaints to McDonald’s McNugget “caviar” kits selling out in minutes, Lou Penrose dives into the strange and telling trends shaping today’s culture. He covers the apparent decline of Las Vegas strip clubs, the Orange County coffee shop shut down after 17 arrests for public nudity, and the lingering controversy around The Rolling Stones’ “Let’s Spend the Night Together.” Plus, a crossover with George Noory and a look at how NBC’s combined broadcast and streaming windows are boosting Olympic viewership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou Penrose lays out his simple formula for government: create the right conditions for Americans to succeed—and ensure justice. With new jobs numbers showing Americans are back to work and U.S. jobs rebounding, Lou argues the country is rediscovering its economic footing, thanks in part to Trump’s tariffs. He takes on America’s disconnect from the real state of the economy, fields listener talkbacks, and makes the case for rebuilding domestic production—right down to why furniture just isn’t built like it used to be when it was proudly made in the USA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Lou Penrose dives into a fiery “Love Poll” revealing most Americans say you can run a split household politically—while a new Fox poll suggests Democrats and Republicans can still fall head over heels. Lou re-shares his rules for dating single young adults and asks the big question: can you truly be in love with someone from the other party? He also weighs in on marriage—defending it, challenging modern resistance to it—and responds to a viral influencer who claims she’s done with heterosexual men. Plus, Lou answers listener talkbacks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou dives into the so-called “dating recession” among high schoolers and shares his own dating rules. He breaks down KFI AM 640’s upcoming weekday lineup changes featuring John Kobylt, Tim Conway Jr., Chris Merrill, Michael Monks and more, while reacting to listener talkbacks. Lou also covers U.S. curler Rich Ruohonen speaking out about ICE presence in his home state and wraps it up with a thought-provoking cross with George Noory on staying optimistic in today’s world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou tackles the heated debate over immigrants and ICE, including the claim that “the little boy wasn’t the little boy” detained by agents. He reacts to a bar showdown over Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, fires back at listener talkbacks, and marks the anniversary of a 1978 debut album that changed rock forever with one of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded. Plus, more listener reactions and a shocking report of Burger King locations allegedly employing 14-year-olds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou dives into the breaking news of a person detained in connection with the suspected kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, and unpacks what we know so far. Plus, a major shake-up with KFI’s new weekday lineup. Lou tackles the growing power—and controversy—of facial recognition technology, pushes back on The New York Times’ claim that pot use is “out of control,” and makes it clear: use is use. Super Bowl parties and callouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich speaks on the social media “addiction” trail, ads on ChatGPT, YouTube TV launching cheaper plans, and the most controversial gadget you don’t know about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about selecting a good grocery store, the use of delivery apps, and stealth wealth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Arnett sparks debate with a controversial take on tattoos as San Francisco shows signs of a comeback while hosting the Super Bowl. Andy digs into Sam Darnold’s jaw-dropping California tax bill that somehow beats his Super Bowl winnings, breaks down BMW’s major U.S. recall over a fire risk, and asks why Gen-Z is avoiding driver’s licenses altogether (hint: fear plays a role). Plus, a late-night-style crossover with George Noory brings an unexpected twist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.