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In this "best of" special, Chris Merrill breaks down the headlines that have everyone talking, starting with President Trump’s executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction and the legal and political ripple effects that could follow. Chris digs into why redefining a WMD could be a dangerous precedent, then pivots to Venezuela, drones being used to smuggle contraband into prisons, and why hand sanitizer suddenly matters more than you think amid concerns over a neurovirus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour of the 'best of', Chris Merrill's got a lively discussion going on about the world of streaming services. He's sharing his own experiences with subscription fatigue and the rise of ad-supported tiers. Chris talks about how he's rotating through services to avoid overspending, and how this trend might impact the future of content creation. He also dives into the world of rebooting classic TV shows, discussing the challenges and possibilities of reviving iconic series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia and Ukraine peace talks in "final stages". The young kids like the old shows. Plus, the best New Year's Eve events in Los Angeles to ring in 2026!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are modern influencers going away? A look at how influencer culture could look like in 2026. Also, how the realtor business looks like this time of year - what are the new trends for houses? Plus, a bar in Tokyo is going viral.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about the best and worst gadgets of 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about the importance of turning off the lights, new millionaires not feeling rich, and practical things you can do to feel healthier and wealthier in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the Executive Director for Friends of Big Bear Valley Sandy Steers about what is going on in Jackie and Shadows’ nest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Andy speaks to KTLA’s Kacey Montoya about the massive storm hitting SoCal this week over Christmas. It’s gonna be a very wet Christmas, so no texting and driving, people!  It’s just a couple days before Christmas, and Andy is recalling the classic 1983 Christmas movie, creatively titled “A Christmas Story.” Andy is wondering about the gifts we loved most when we were kids. His favorite was a remote-control Mars Pathway Rover, because he was a nerd. And news anchor Mark Rahner was just as nerdy! Callers phone in to discuss their favorite Christmas gifts from when they were kids. One caller had the James Bond “From Russia with Love” replica attaché case — just like resident nerd and avid collector Rahner! Another listener recalled her beloved Riedell Roller Skates from the 1960s. Also, there’s a robot apocalypse on the way! AI is now being used to automate vending machine

The Epstein file dump, released this week, included redacted and deleted files, some of which were later re-added. Did the DOJ do this to protect survivors and victims, or to protect the predators and perpetrators? There are also photos of the prison cell in which Epstein apparently died by suicide, but the images don’t add up. Also, a tragic car accident on the Angel Crest Highway near LA has claimed the life of Call of Duty developer Vince Zampella. To more on the Epstein files, the video of the financier, abuser and sex trafficker apparently attempting suicide in his prison cell has turned out to be fake, hence why it was removed from the file dump. Andy loves on Skeletor, the supervillain from “Masters of the Universe.” Another listener phones in to tell us the story of his favorite Christmas present from high school, his new ski jacket. Last Saturday in the Bay Area, a fire at a PG&E substation knocked out power for 13

In the 1950s, caller Joy’s dad painted the ceiling of her bedroom navy blue, covered it in glowing stars, and gifted her a telescope! Thousands flock to Downey for the annual masa pilgrimage at the Amapola Market!  Another listener recalls his favorite gift as a kid, a BB gun. However, he accidentally shot a bird and felt so bad, to this day he has never picked up a gun, BB or otherwise. Meanwhile Andy and Rahner talk traumatic haircuts from their past and being dumped by their barber! Andy plays listener talkbacks from people who recall their favorite Christmas gifts when they were kids.  One caller said we mustn’t encourage greed, which Rahner refers to as toy shaming. Media was so much cooler back in the midcentury. In 1996, what was the hottest Christmas gift? Of course it was Tickle Me Elmo! Others that followed include Buzz Lightyear, Tamagotchi, Furbies, Beanie Babies and Bratz Dolls. And now we have the Labubu. Andy rounds ou

Dr. Andrew Erdman, the licensed psychotherapist and historian, about his podcast "Feel Familiar? Emotionally Intelligent History." This podcast examines the 1849 Astor Place Theatre Riot, where 2 people died in a celebrity-fueled culture war. Dr. Erdman uses attachment theory, group psychology, and the trauma frameworks to analyze collective behavior.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is covering the weather in SoCal this Christmas, traveling for the holidays, PLUS the lawmakers, the lawbreakers, and the time's there ought to be a law. We are covering the plotted NYE attacks in SoCal, the elderly woman scammed by thieves out of a necklace with her daughter's ashes, and the latest with Waymo. All that and more on KFIAM-640.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is getting into the latest with the Epstein files, kids rarely reading these days, and how adults can get free pizza for reading. It's all on KFIAM-640.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no business like show business. Chris is covering the latest with Rob and Michelle Reiner, TikTok making a deal with the USA, and Gen Z and the work place. That and so much more on KFIAM-640.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel rush is on at LAX. A strong atmospheric system will arrive just in time for the wettest Christmas in SoCal record yet. Plus, what is it like spending Christmas with your significant others' family for the first time? Also, San Francisco is still without power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Belushi joins the show! What makes for a great Christmas song? Plus, Bowen Yang's swan song in a Delta lounge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy opens the show reacting to a wild on-air moment that unfolded during a Philadelphia Flyers radio broadcast, proving that live radio can still go completely off the rails when you least expect it. He then plays what might be the worst Christmas song ever made and asks the bigger question: outside of Wham and Mariah Carey, are there any modern Christmas songs that truly qualify as classics — and what does it actually take to write a holiday song that lasts for generations?The hour takes a darker turn as Andy digs into the latest Epstein file release, playing audio from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and questioning how transparent a release can really be when pages are heavily redacted or completely blank. He compares the rollout to something straight out of Eyes Wide Shut before wrapping things up on a lighter (and wildly expensive) note: someone spent $7 million to build a full-scale replica of the iconic Home Alone house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Andy kicks off the hour with “music man” Jack Primavera and opens the phone lines for a game challenging listeners to identify a Creed song based on nothing but a famous riff. The hour rolls into New Music Friday, where Andy reacts to the recent Jake Paul fight that ended with a knockout in Round 6 — surprising most of the crew — before Jack shares behind-the-scenes insight from crowning the winner of Season 28 of The Voice, calling it a strong and memorable season.The energy ramps back up as Andy and Jack return to the riff-guessing game, “Soloing the Solo,” taking live calls and testing listeners’ rock knowledge. Due to overwhelming demand and jammed phone lines, the game spills into the final segment as callers keep guessing and the music keeps rolling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Andy opens the hour breaking down the wild power of the internet, explaining how online communities, Reddit users, and everyday citizens sharing Ring and dashcam footage helped identify the suspect in the Brown University and MIT professor killings. Andy and Rahner talk about how “see something, say something” has evolved in the digital age — and why crowdsourced sleuthing now plays a real role in modern investigations.The hour then turns lighter as Andy dissects a familiar LA phenomenon: restaurants going viral by claiming “no one is talking about this” or “everyone is talking about this,” and why that phrasing works so well with social media algorithms. Things get even more relatable as last-minute Christmas shopping chaos takes over, with Rahner describing Costco as “apocalypse busy,” before Andy shares the unbelievable story of a missing Kentucky woman found alive with a new identity more than four decades later — a case straight out of pea

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