Later, with Mo'Kelly

ICYMI: Hour THREE of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Live Coverages of the SoCal Fires from Altadena to the Hollywood Hills & Beyond with Tiffany Hobbs AND Tawala Sharp’s harrowing Altadena fire recap - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour TWO of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Live Coverages of the SoCal Fires from Altadena to the Hollywood Hills & Beyond with KFI Reporter Michael Monks and the legendary ‘Magic Castle’ General Manager Herve Levy - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour ONE of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Live Coverages of the SoCal Fires from Altadena to the Hollywood Hills & Beyond - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour FIVE of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Special Extended Live Coverages of the SoCal Fires from Pacific Palisades, to Eaton & Beyond - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour FOUR of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Special Extended Live Coverages of the SoCal Fires from Pacific Palisades, to Eaton & Beyond - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour THREE of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Live Coverages of the SoCal Fires from Pacific Palisades, to Eaton & Beyond with live listener call-ins detailing their personal experiences dealing with the SoCal fires - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour TWO of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Live Coverages of the SoCal Fires from Pacific Palisades, to Eaton & Beyond with Shannon Farren, from ‘Gary and Shannon’ - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour ONE of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Live Coverages of the SoCal Fires from Pacific Palisades, to Eaton & Beyond with Pacific Palisades Community Council President Sue Kohl & Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – ‘Beyond the Box Score’ with regular guest contributor Jackie Rae; Long Beach Post/WNBA Reporter and host of ‘The Jackie Rae Show,’ weighing in on the controversy brewing at Fox Sports regarding accusations against host Skip Bayless & former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce being warned against dropping “F-Bombs” on his new Late-Night Show…PLUS – Thoughts on United airlines banning a passenger that “peed on another flyer” AND an exclusive conversation with ‘Digital Mind State’ CEO Mike Johns’ regarding his wild Waymo self-driving taxi ride - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth look at ‘Digital Mind State’ CEO Mike Johns’ wild Waymo self-driving taxi ride AND a list of the top 15 states with the worst drivers in America…PLUS – Thoughts on the restaurant manager that refused to let a dinner party leave unless they tipped their server - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – ‘Friday Nights’ with L.A. Radio Legend Nautica De La Cruz checking out the ‘Marciano Art Foundation’ AND highlighting today’s ‘Hidden Gem,’ the 'Los Angeles Mission,' and their mission to “be a world leader among Missions that provide for the poor, restore the addicted and eliminate homelessness” … PLUS – Mark Rahner has a review of the new Universal Pictures/Focus Features gothic horror film ‘Nosferatu’ in ‘The Rahner Report’ and MORE - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at which SoCal beaches have earned advisory warnings due to “high bacteria levels” AKA “POOP” in the water…PLUS – Thoughts on the effectiveness of the new protection barriers that LA Metro has installed on its entire bus fleet AND the attempted hijacking of a Waymo self-driving taxi in downtown LA - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Tips to Prevent Break-Ins & Home Security Threats AND a preview of CES 2025 on ‘Tech Thursday’ with regular guest contributor; (author, podcast host, and technology pundit) Marsha Collier…PLUS – Thoughts on new research that “predicts women will be having more sex with robots than men next year” AND a new theory that states “moderate alcohol consumption” is now ‘okay’ - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A recap of Mo’s NYE celebration on Catalina Island AND thoughts on the wanton acts of terrorism in New Orleans and Las Vegas - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is wrapping up the final hour of Later, with a there's no business-like show business segment, talking about the year’s highest grossing films.// Chris is looking back at some of the craziest moments during last night’s New Year’s Eve celebration programming with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen discussing dropping LSD. // Streamer madness – the best streaming services have a lot in store fo rus in 2025. All the major streamers have packed schedules, with plenty of new and returning fan-favorite shows set to arrive throughout the year. // Cross with George Norry. And A new poll finds that many people may actually achieve their goals in 20205 – with a little help from their pharmacist. More than a quarter of Americans are planning to turn to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to reach their 2025 weight loss goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Merrill is sitting in the host-chair for Mo’Kelly, and is talking about the LA Times curated “California Bucket List,” featuring unique experiences for each month of the year. And Chris’s recommendation for your New Year’s resolution. And Foosh on his dating app experience.// Foosh’s dating profile. And as users seek alternatives to X (formerly Twitter), Bluesky and Threads offer distinct visions for text-based platforms.// California ‘micronation’ offering reward after fathers, children allegedly burglarize, vandalize, property. / LA Law – The Law Makers, Law Breakers, and the times that there ought to be a law... CHP stopped a Rollis Royce and what they found inside was unexpected, to say the least.// California lawmakers passed roughly 1,200 bills last year, including some that resulted in unforeseeable wins by Republicans, promising protections for consumers and small strides for those in the entertainment industry. And California raises the dollar limit for home projects the do not require licensed contractors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Merrill is in for Mo’Kelly on Later today. Terror on Bourbon Street - there was a New Year’s Day terrorist attack today on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. // Authorities in Las Vegas said one person was found dead, and several others were found injured, after a CyberTruck caught fire outside the Trump Hotel Las Vegas earlier today. // What does Pearl Jam’s name mean, Chris won’t be telling you on the air waves...& California's southern border, long ‘ground zero’ in the fight between federal and local officials over immigration policy, is now at the center of renewed controversy over how far local leaders can go to protect people from deportation and leaders including LA Mayor Karen Bass have been warned that they could go to prison over sanctuary city laws. // Persident-elect Donald Trump has once again repeated his desire for U.S territorial expansion. In a message delivered on Christas Day, Trump took aim at the Panama Canal and Greenland, while also addressing Candian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau directly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Part Two of a specially crafted NYE ‘Best-Of’ edition of the program revisiting the debut of “Hawk Tuah Girl” AND a look back at the states “with the most men paying to have their penis injected with plasma” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Part One of a specially crafted NYE ‘Best-Of’ edition of the program looking back at reusing underwear, pooping at a friend’s house, detecting STDs using AI & ‘Drunken Zodiac Signs - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is in for Mo and kicks off hour 3 with a ‘there’s no business like show business segment’ with an update on why Hollywood is poised for mergers & accusations in 2025. And Netflix did relatively well with Football streaming. // Broadcast TV is making a surprising return with a hi-def antenna to get your OTA channels for free. We’re basically working our way back to cable, it will just be a slightly more divided package, and those we lost in entertainment in 2024.// Chris shares his only celebrity story. And Chris and Mark Rahner continue down the list of notable celebrities who have passed. ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is filling in for Mo on Later, and kicks off the hour talking about Biden’s regret that he stepped aside in the race for President, as he believes he could have beaten Trump. Chris reflects on Biden’s Presidency and says it’s tough in the short term, but history will think of it as how much worse it could have been (inflation, COVID, etc..). But Chris thinks it’s disconnected that Biden thinks he could’ve beaten Trump. And Chris discusses Elon Musk and his support of the H1B Visas. // Snoop Dogg was hosting the Snoop Dogg Gin and Juice Arizona Bowl where Chris was broadcasting from this weekend. And Trump is trying to save TikTok from being banned and has asked the Supreme Court to let him resolve it through political means. //Holiday sales from early November through Christmas Eve have increased as people shopped more online and in retail stores this year than in 2023. Chris questions whether people are being smart with their money. And he talks about personal sacrifices he has made in his life to get out of debt. And Big Lots announced it was closing but was able to find a new buyer in a firm that helps distressed companies. // Americans have reached a surprising consensus on 2024, it was ‘decidedly average,’ and most Americans rate it on average a 6.1. And Foosh on New Years resolutions and his lack of vision boarding. Chris discusses 2025 Bingo cards with things you want to accomplish in the coming year, so it’s essentially the new version of a vision board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Merrill is in for Mo’Kelly today on Later. Chris kicks things off with an NFL update. Aaron Rogers is having a rough season. The biggest story of the weekend is that former President Jimmy Carter passed away. And most of Carter’s legacy has been established post his Presidency. // Prop 36 and the impact on crime in California and why Chris believes it’s not a cure-all. Chris recounts a viral clip that praises Prop 36 and explains that it would have been a felony either way. // Life and limb. Authorities in Palos Verdes Estates have found multiple human limbs on Bluff Cove Trail and are investigating a possible, not yet confirmed connection to recently missing boaters. And a near-miss between 2 planes at LAX was caught on video // Social media and the extremes that exist you're either the hero the villain, and the new year and resolutions. A Californian hits the jackpot with a historic $1.22 billion Mega Millions win, and the latest conspiracy on TikTok is California is rigging the lottery to steal the Capital Gains Tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A specially crafted ‘Best-Of’ edition of the program revisiting the “Top 100 TV Shows of All Time” (according to Variety) - on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A specially crafted ‘Best-Of’ edition of the program revisiting the “100 Best Horror Movies of All Time” (according to Variety) - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A specially crafted ‘Best-Of’ edition of the program revisiting Mark Rahner’s love of ‘black olives’ on pizza…PLUS – Conversations with “Shōgun” Series Creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo join the program to share their experience bringing the massive production to FX & the reigning WWE United States Champion LA Knight regarding WrestleMania 41, taking place April 19-20 in Las Vegas at the Allegiant Stadium - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Thoughts on Variety’s list of the ‘Best Movies’ & the ‘Worst Movies’ of 2024 - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at places to celebrate New Years Eve in the Southland AND Locations outside of NYC with amazing New Year’s Eve celebrations…PLUS – A review of Squid Game S2 - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at the best and worst driving times after Christmas AND all the new California laws for 2025 - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at the danger of microplastic contamination associated with reheating your leftovers in takeout food containers…PLUS – Thoughts on a new trailer for ‘Home Alone 3: Kevin’s Revenge’ AND a look at your weekly horoscope with “the Christmas movie should you watch according to your zodiac sign - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at options for taking public transit to the 2025 Rose Parade AND what to do if you win the nearly billion dollar Mega Millions Christmas Eve jackpot…PLUS – Thoughts on the U.S. Census Bureau report that indicates people are actually migrating BACK to California - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – ‘Friday Nights’ with L.A. Radio Legend Nautica De La Cruz checking out Descanso Gardens’ ‘Enchanted Forest of Light’ AND highlighting today’s ‘Hidden Gem,’ “Heart of Los Angeles,” and their mission to “help young people overcome barriers through exceptional, free, integrated programs and personalized guidance in a trusted, nurturing environment” … PLUS – Mark Rahner has a review of the new Paramount+ series ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ in ‘The Rahner Report’ - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at the natural perks of living in SoCal…PLUS – Thoughts on the new upgrades to California’s “MyShake App AND the growing trend of Americans falling out of love with Christmas traditions - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Thoughts on the teaser trailer release for screenwriter, director, producer & DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn’s “Superman” … PLUS – A conversation with ‘Disney On Ice’ performance director Joe Jacobsen, who joins the program with a preview of ‘Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars,’ the brand new show debuting in SoCal this Holiday Season, playing now through January 5 in Los Angeles, at Crypto.com Arena, the Long Beach Arena, and the Toyota Arena in Ontario; “featuring the most Disney characters in one show with an all-star cast including Mirabel, Woody and Buzz, Tiana, Moana and more” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at the new AI driven website “Fight Health Insurance” that helps you when a claim has been denied by writing an appeal letter based on data AND the History of the NORAD Santa Tracker on ‘Tech Thursday’ with regular guest contributor; (author, podcast host, and technology pundit) Marsha Collier…PLUS – Thoughts on OpenAI making ChatGPT available for calls & texts AND 5 common holiday scams to avoid - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Thoughts on the latest incident of violence on Metro wherein a man was stabbed in the back on the Universal City Metro platform AND the dangers the H5N1 bird flu could pose to southland pets - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth analysis of the most viral stories of the week in ‘The Viral Load’ with regular guest contributor Tiffany Hobbs weighing in on everything from a period product that recently went viral on TikTok, to a popular TikTok account that purposely uploads fake content and MORE…PLUS – A breakdown of “the truth behind cable TV appearances” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at Walmart’s new pilot program placing “body-worn cameras” on employees AND Oscar Mayer’s search for new “Hotdoggers” to drive the iconic Wienermobile cross-country…PLUS – Thoughts on a passenger aboard the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas that became so unruly he had to be detained, and tragically died while in in custody - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Thoughts on California Governor Gavin Newsom declaring a state-wide “Bird Flu” emergency…PLUS – A look at the LA Metro bus crash that left several passengers with injuries, one critical AND the decline of USC’s Daily Trojan newspaper - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – “What’s Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer for you to have the most amazing New Year’s Eve EVER…PLUS – A preview of the exciting new FX/Hulu dramatic series ‘Say Nothing;’ which recounts a violent period in Northern Ireland known as the 'Troubles,' with series creator and executive producer Joshua Zetumer - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at how the LA City Council’s Olympic forecasting may lead to a “crackdown on illegal vacation rentals” … PLUS – Thoughts on Liquid Death’s revolutionary ‘Pit Diaper’ AND the return of ‘WTF News’ revisiting the story of the South Bay Chef that murder his wife, then cooked her at their restaurant - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at LA County’s new medical debt relief program, the “2024’s Best Cities for Christmas” according to WalletHub AND Disney’s “$233 million wage theft settlement” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth conversation with The Way Brothers; Chapman and Maclain, who join the program to preview their new Netflix docuseries ‘Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga,’ which follows the “stranger-than-fiction story of an Elvis impersonator that finds himself embroiled in a small-town that is so bizarre it must be seen to be believed” … PLUS – A look at the Weekend Box Office & a quick review of the new Taron Egerton Netflix action thriller ‘Carry-On’ - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Thoughts on Comedian/Actor Chris Rock’s SNL monologue AND Comedian/Actor/Singer Jamie Foxx being assaulted at an L.A. restaurant while celebrating his birthday…PLUS – A look at your weekly horoscope with the “Christmas song sings to the spirit of your zodiac sign” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Thoughts on the ‘Abundant Life Christian School’ mass-shooting in Madison, Wisconsin…PLUS – A look at the new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule requiring all passenger vehicles in the U.S. to have an alert if rear-seat passengers aren’t buckled up AND the overwhelming stench of sewage plaguing the City of El Segundo - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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