Big Tech on Trial & California’s Housing Shock: From Landmark Verdicts to Costly Homeownership Realities

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (03/25) - ABC News legal analyst Royal Oakes breaks down a groundbreaking jury verdict holding Instagram and YouTube accountable in a social media addiction case that could reshape the tech landscape. Then, the focus shifts to California’s turbulent housing market—rising home sales and prices, a surge in inherited properties far above the national norm, and the hidden costs of homeownership. From steep impact fees derailing a Wildomar dream home to a shocking $23,000 HOA bill after a house fire, this episode uncovers the financial pressures redefining the California dream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.