The county of Los Angeles is looking into a plan that will include pricing, technology and revene for a 16-mile stretch through LA, threatening the wallets of those who commute through the city. Then, LA Mayor Karen Bass has had her "Inside Safe" plan stalled as many homeless are refusing to abide by the rules that would come with a roof over their heads. And Dean Sharp returns for a fresh edition of Handel & The House Whisperer! Dean is a beekeeper on his free time and shares with Bill some...
May 31, 2023•47 min
Handel unpacks President Biden and Speaker McCarthy's deal to raise the debt limit while also highlighting those who oppose it. Then, KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro returns for 'Tech Tuesday'! Some airline companies are removing the machines that print out your boarding passes and luggage tags and will begin charging you to print them out. And Apple's next big event is coming up next Monday, June 5th, and we're expecting a new piece of equipment! And California's coastline could completely vani...
May 30, 2023•55 min
As the debt ceiling deadline approaches, Handel examines what the timeline might look like for Medicaid, Social Security and other payments needing to be made by the government. New details have emerged from the investigation into the classified documents found at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, suggesting there may have been a "dress rehearsal" when it came to moving sensitive papers. And It's being suggested that California crack down on cash apps that allegedly target women...
May 26, 2023•52 min
Rock n' Roll Legend Tina Turner passed away yesterday at the age of 83 - we remember her. The battle regarding the debt-ceiling could ultimately come down to spending - to freeze or cut? And KFI Anchor, Business Expert and Host of MACRO Jason Middleton joins the show to talk some business! We are slowly but surely being overwhelmed with streaming services that require subscriptions; who will figure out how to rebuild pay-television first? Interest rate increases may not yet be done. And the home...
May 25, 2023•49 min
Parents are filing lawsuits against schools for "indoctrinating" their kids into " woke culture." WNBA's 7-time All-Star Brittney Griner returned to the game she loves last weekend for the first time since being released from Russian imprisonment, and now has a higher appreciation for the United States' National Anthem. And KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro returns for 'Tech Tuesday'! HBO Max becomes just 'Max' today as the subscription service expands the content it offers, Amazon has a new table...
May 23, 2023•50 min
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy are set to resume debt ceiling negotiations today as the June 1st debt ceiling deadline approaches. Governor Gavin Newsom has introduced a sweeping plan to speed up California infrastructure projects. And Wayne Resnick is back for 'Do They Have A Case?'
May 22, 2023•46 min
The Los Angeles City Council has approved LA Mayor Karen Bass' amended $13B budget - Handel breaks down where the money is intended to go. For better or worse, TikTok changed the way people migrated at the end of the Title 42 era. And The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra returns for 'Foodie Friday'! Velveeta has introduced a chocolate-covered cheese and there's a new Elvis branded whiskey hitting shelves that has notes of banana, peanut butter and...bacon.
May 19, 2023•49 min
The "Safety Net for All Workers" Act would provide unemployed illegal immigrants $300 per week paid by state funds; Californians are saying it "makes no sense." A sorority is suing their University over having to admit a Trans woman who "got aroused in their company." Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the ER at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo joins the show for some Medical News! Then, Mo Kelly joins the show for another edition of Musins with Mo! He and BIll talk about how 'the show must go on,' ...
May 18, 2023•55 min
OpenAI CEO testified before the Senate yesterday - Handel unpacks some key takeaways and highlights how it will impact our future. Then, companies are beginning to say "diversity and belonging" in place of "diversity and inclusion;" what that means for those in the corporate world. And millions of Americans are willing to donate their organs, but relatively few do.
May 17, 2023•53 min
A jury found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in the case against writer E. Jean Carroll. How much does he have to pay and might this affect him publicly in any way? Handel unpacks it all. KFI's own Steve Gregory joins the show to entertain the question: Should most traffic enforcement in Los Angeles be handled by civilians? Also, a teen died of an overdose at a highly criticized L.A. County Juvenile Hall Facility after state regulators opted to not shut it do...
May 10, 2023•47 min
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy are set to meet today as financial markets brace for a possible June 1st Government default. Hollywood is referring to the WGA Strike as "The Netflix Strike" - but why? And KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro returns for 'Tech Tuesday'! Google IO is happening tomorrow (what is that?), Twitter is planning on doing some housekeeping, and Apple recently launched a bunch of games to play as part of their Apple Arcade.
May 09, 2023•51 min
Handel pulls back the curtain on America to explore the damage that assault weapons have caused across the nation over the years, and how the U.S. stacks up against other countries. Aviation Expert Jay Ratliff joins the show to talk about President Biden's proposal to have airlines cover passenger expenses if their flights were canceled. And Wayne Resnick is back, as is Monday tradition, for 'Do They Have A Case?' Wayne presents Handel with couple of cases where the outcomes have been determined...
May 08, 2023•51 min
Among other topics, Handel speaks with Sports Broadcasting Legend Fred Roggin regarding the NFL being under investigation in California and New York for race and gender discrimination. Then, the Coronation of King Charles is slated for this weekend. It will have kitschy souvenirs that are expected to top $300 million in sales! Also, Handel shares a personal story of his about the last time there was a Royal Coronation. And Neil Saavedra is back for 'Foodie Friday', and today it's a Cinco de Mayo...
May 05, 2023•55 min
The Menendez Brothers, citing their new documentary on Peacock, say there's enough evidence for them to be freed from prison and have filed a petition for their release. KFI Anchor, Host and Business Expert Jason Middleton joins the show for MACRO! The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates again - what does that mean if you're in the market for a new home? Fewer and fewer people in Southern California are seeing pay raises. And what makes inflation so...sticky? And Mo Kelly is back for Musings wi...
May 04, 2023•50 min
There's talk of a possible debt-default - how might it affect you? Handel lists five ways it could. Then, a look at the next front in the GOP's War on Women: No-Fault Divorce. And Dr. Dung Trinh is the Chief Medical Officer at The Healthy Brain Clinic. He joins The Bill Handel Show to talk about Dementia, and how diagnoses have doubled in the last decade in Orange County. Additionally, Michael J. Fox talks about Parkinsons and mortality - Dr. Trinh contributes to Fox's message.
May 03, 2023•52 min
Hollywood writers are now officially on strike after negotiations for streaming pay fell short. KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro is back for 'Tech Tuesday'! Apple's first "rapid response" software update has hit the iPhone, Amazon is discontinuing a product they had high hopes for, and the Oneplus Pad is actually a decent alternative to the iPad, but you should wait to buy it. And Dean Sharp returns from his vacation for Handel and The House Whisperer. Dean gives tips on why "design matters most,...
May 02, 2023•50 min
KFI Anchor, Host and Business Expert Jason Middleton accompanies Bill Handel to talk about First Republic Bank being seized and sold to JP Morgan in the second-largest U.S. bank failure. Border detention facilities have reached capacity as the Department of Homeland Security continues to prepare for the end of Title 42. And then Wayne Resnick is back for another edition of 'Do They Have A Case?' Wayne presents Bill with a couple of cases where the outcomes have already been determined, but remai...
May 01, 2023•50 min
Despite all of the rain, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is hoping to prevent a disaster as L.A.'s water lifeline is in jeopardy. Handel remembers the late Jerry Springer, who passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. And Neil Saavedra returns for 'Foodie Friday!' To salt or not to salt? And the age-old question of whether or not your butter should be refrigerated.
Apr 28, 2023•51 min
As the United States is on the verge of a fisfcal crisis, the House passed a GOP debt ceiling bill to increase the debt ceiling. Then, Jason Middleton is back for MACRO! The banking crisis may have set the stage for an IPO comeback, new home sales have risen for the 4th month in a row, GM is set to discontinue production of its popular EV and speaking of EV's, electriv vehicle sales are booming in California. And Mo Kelly comes on for Musings with Mo! He and Bill talk about the Tucker Carlson an...
Apr 27, 2023•54 min
California Democrats have said no to Alexandra's Law, a bill that would deliver harsher penalties for fentanyl dealers. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer joins the show to talk about the Crime Victims Event where people rallied against an OC judge and lawmakers. While a 4.0 student was able to beat all the odds, they still find themselves being unable to afford a UC Campus tuition. And Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the ER at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo comes on for some Medical ...
Apr 26, 2023•47 min
President Biden has announced his re-election campaign for the 2024 Presidential Election, pledging to "finish the job." Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon were both fired yesterday after allegations surfaced against both of them, respectively. And KFI's own Rich DeMuro is back for Tech Tuesday! Rich warns of A.I. voice scams, talks about Tesla battery life in their best models and shares information on the new Ring Car Cam.
Apr 25, 2023•50 min
California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to treat the mentally ill will move forward after the California Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit challenging it. Title 42 is set to end on May 11th; What does it mean when it comes to immigration, and will President Biden do anything about it? And now that marijuana has been largely legalized around the nation, can California employees be fired for testing positive for THC? Handel examines the issue and highlights the rights you have and should know.
Apr 24, 2023•52 min
Actor Alec Baldwin has been cleared of the charges filed against him in the 'Rust' filming shooting, but how much damage has his image incurred? Then, with Summer right around the corner, many families plan to visit Disneyland, so how about some Handel History: Disneyland Edition? And Neil Saavedra returns for Foodie Friday! Gen Z and Millenials prefer MExican food over Italian, according to a study. And since Bill was talking about Disneyland earlier, and Neil is a big fan of the theme park, th...
Apr 21, 2023•52 min
Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan has passed away at the age of 92 - we remember him. Mayor Karen Bass has released her first budget. Handel unpacks what was proposed, including more cops and more help for the homeless. Then, Jason Middleton is back for MACRO! Tesla has cut prices of its vehicles in the US for the sixth time this year ahead of its quarterly results. There's a Class-Action Lawsuit with Facebook that you can apply for to receive a portion of the payout. And speaking of Face...
Apr 20, 2023•53 min
FOX News has reached a settlement with Dominion, agreeing to pay $787.5 million for spreading falsities surrounding the 2020 Presidential Election. Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old who was going to pick up his siblings, was shot by Andrew Lester after Ralph approached Lester's home by accident; Handel examines whether the "stand your ground" law can be justified if someone rings your doorbell. And it's the 30th Anniversary of the WACO, Texas massacre - have we been getting it all wrong?
Apr 19, 2023•51 min
Rod Pyle is back for some 'Cool Space News'! SpaceX is about to launch their Starship and the Space Force is looking into ways to refuel satellites while they're in orbit. Then, KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for 'Tech Tuesday'! Polestar's latest electric vehicles are shipping out without a rear windshield, some hateful tweets will get a new label and less visibility on Twitter, and people are starting to feel like they're spending too much on streaming services. Then, California...
Apr 18, 2023•51 min
The FOX News vs. Dominion trial has been delayed as it's assumed that the network is pushing for a settlement. Might an anit-immigrant bill turn Florida blue? It worked in California under Prop 187. And we asked ChatGPT some questions earlier this morning. Handel reveals those questions, ChatGPT's responses and gives an overall performance score at the end when it comes to accuracy.
Apr 17, 2023•52 min
A 21-year-old Air National Guardsman has been arrested and accused of leaking the top-secret documents from The Pentagon. Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the ER at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, is back for some Medical News! There was tuberculosis exposure at an Amazon facility and local school, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in Los Angeles, and the diet industry is terrified of Ozempic. Then, The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra comes on for the weekly edition of Foodie Friday, where he a...
Apr 14, 2023•51 min
An appeals court has ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone can remain temporarily available, but with restrictions. The judge in the Dominion case has appointed an outside attorney to investigate the situation, with opening statements slated to begin on Monday. And KFI Anchor, Business Expert and Host Jason Middleton is back for MACRO! Inflation is down, Tesla is no longer the best electric vehicle out there, Elon Musk is doing Elon Musk things and e-commerce is pumpin'!
Apr 13, 2023•43 min
President Biden is single-handedly transforming the auto industry after imposing the toughest emissions limit to date. Manhattan District Attorney Bragg is suing Jim Jordan over the probe into former President Donald Trump. And KFI's Steve Gregory joins the show to discuss LAPD Chief Moore reassuring those concerned that "most undercover investigations [remain] unimpacted by [the] photo leak" earlier this week.
Apr 12, 2023•50 min
