News of note from Tinsel Town and beyond. A hypothetical debate took over the internet last week: Who would win in a battle between 100 men and one gorilla? Stories that make you say “Hmmmm?” that didn’t fit neatly into any other spot on the show.
Mark kicks off with a goodbye to Andrew Caravella, then dives into the Kentucky Derby culture clash — old school pageantry meets influencer chaos. Plus, Trump’s latest interview blitz and a debate over California launching its own NIH-style medical research center with Dr. Michael Daignault.
Mark reacts to Trump’s “Meet the Press” interview on immigration, deportation, and tariffs, then breaks down Mayor Bass’ pay cut amid LA’s $1B budget shortfall. Plus, a listener talkback gives Triple Crown intel, and Mark’s mentee Nancy Mogy joins to share her journey from foster care to launching her new podcast The Future is Foster. Also: In-N-Out closures, celebrity voiceovers, and Jaden Smith’s latest fashion buzz.
Michael recaps a hectic week at LA City Hall where the city council is looking for a way to close a 1 billion budget shortfall. The City got a warning from the White House and guestions were raised about LAPD's use of helicopters.
is LA Metro safer now? When will we feel the tariffs. LA Counties new mental health campaign, Gondola madness.
Third Street Promenade pitches public drinking to boost business . Inland Empire residents stock up on supplies as imports expected to shrink . After murder in Valley Village apartment, residents are furious with management. Interview with Beth Bigler, Author, "Honoring Our Animals", and Pet Loss/Grief counselor
Deeper Dives - The LA County Fair . History of the LA County Fair . W hat to expect this year! The foooood . Interview with Casey Colvin and Judie Mancuso to discuss the FOUND Act/Oreo's Law passing the first step in the House! The FOUND Act details!
Beth Bigler is a pet loss grief counselor, educator, and author of Honoring Our Animals. Beth is no denier of her grief. Her cat, Arnie was her soulmate. Take a listen to how you can get support for grief.
Cinco De Mayo, Mexican Mother's Day, and American Mother's Day all should be celebrated at Descanso ! Their new location in LA on Wilshire is worth a visit! Descanso Restaurant delivers a unique Mexican dining experience as a modern taqueria that celebrates authentic Mexican flavors and recipes executed on a traditional Plancha and prepared a la minute in front of the guest.
Dee and Will Johnson are the passionate and first franchise owners of VEGANBURG Hesperia, part of the VEGANBURG chain that originates in Singapore. Located in the High Desert, their restaurant serves up 100% vegan burgers, house-made patties, specialty fries, and innovative plant-based comfort food. All sustainably crafted and GMO-free. As proud “Planet Warriors,” Dee and Will are on a mission to show how delicious, fun, and satisfying vegan dining can be for everyone....
May The Fourth Be With You drinks. Neil is giving tips on some yummy and fun Star Wars themed drinks, kid friendly and not so kid friendly. Take a listen!
We're tackling a big topic—literally! We're talking about The Great Big Family Play Day, SoCal’s ultimate family festival, happening at the iconic Autry Museum May 3rd and 4th. It's been dubbed 'Coachella for Kids" by some parents. KFI's Heather Brooker spoke with Tracey Fredkin, the powerhouse mom and founder of SoCal Moms. She’s here to tell us how this event grew from a small local gathering to one of the most beloved family experiences in Los Angeles. We’re diving into the inspiration behind...
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Mark Rahner’s review of the new Marvel Studios release ‘ Thunderbolts* ’ in the Rahner Report - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly
Every Friday we bring you stories that have slipped though the cracks and we call them the Nine News Nuggets You Need To Know:
IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about the best potato chips according to Food & Wine Magazine, the viral Dubai pistachio dessert has come to Costco with a bit of a twist, Americans changing how they shop for groceries, and can you copywrite a recipe?
The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!’ Today, Dean talks about birds, bees, flowers, and the trees.
ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – The debut of “The Sex Doctor Is In” w/ Sam Zia, MA LMFT (#106352), PhD Candidate, Human Sexuality ; setting off this new segment examining all the ways in-which EVERYONE engages in gender affirming care - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly...
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Later, with Mo’Kelly Presents – Tips to gain control over what Google knows about you AND all the ways in-which AI is becoming more invasive on ‘Tech Thursday’ with regular guest contributor; (author, podcast host, and technology pundit) Marsha Collier - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly...
TECHTALK w/ Marc Saltzman: What is Meta AI? App launches, rivaling ChatGPT / Visa Gives AI Agents ‘Intelligent Commerce’ Superpowers.
Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss FIRE folks retiring but not loving the retirement life, Americans paying more for groceries, and subscriptions potentially increasing.
Amy talkis with Dr. Charity Chandler Cole about the Reimagine Gala at CASA of Los Angeles.
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – 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 “professional panhandler” that’s gone viral for his handsome looks; to the Needham, Massachusetts high schoolers viral ‘rejection cake,’ and MORE - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly...
Gary and Shannon discuss some must watch moviesa dn shows on this weeks WhatchaWatchingWenesday.
PARENTING – Want to Raise Successful Kids? Cognitive Research Says Work on This 1 Key Emotion / Research Shows Reading is More Important for Our Kids Than You Ever Imagined.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about the 17 ways to cut your risk of depression, dementia, and stroke, how Parkinsons disease may soon outpace dementia, and smart insoles could diagnose health problems.
KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Meta’s new AI app, Google upgrading AI podcast tool, and the Bandana job search site.
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – “What’s Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer; from a wild goose chase around the San Fernando Valley trying to track down the elusive Limited Time Pickle Menu items from Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen and a recap of ‘Pizza City Fest’ with Stefoosh; to all things May the 4th, Revenge of the 5th and Cinco de Mayo from LA down to San Diego and back again! Be sure to catch Nick (4/30/25) on Instagr...
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Regular guest contributor & Associate Director of Communications for VIZIO, Chris Woolsey joins the program to share the latest offerings from VIZIO’s ‘Watch Free+’ - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly
In September 1985, two Muncie teenagers, Ethan Dixon and Kimberly Dowell, were shot and killed in their car at Westside Park. The victims, students at Muncie Northside High School, had no known connections to crime, making the case notorious. They were discovered by an officer clearing the park after closing time. The car was still running, with one window down and the other shattered by a gunshot, raising questions about the motive behind the killings.
In this #TerrorInTheSkies we discuss a woman who took off her clothes and pooped right on the seat.
