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The Bill Handel Show

KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)www.iheart.com
Bill Handel is heard live Monday-Friday from 6-9am on KFI AM 640. His syndicated show, Handel on the Law, airs every Saturday from 8-11 a.m.
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Episodes

LA Wildfires: Fire Debris Disposal | 'Reverse' Discrimination

(Friday 02/21/25) No one wants your toxic crap! SoCal residents protesting over fire debris disposal. You’re fired! Maybe not… Trump Administration considers huge cuts to National Park Service. SCOTUS to take on straight woman’s ‘reverse’ discrimination case. Robo-Umps coming to a baseball game near you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202524 min

Handel on the News

(Friday 02/21/25) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Body returned from Gaza is not Bibas mother, Israeli military says. Buses explode across Israel in mass bombing attempt. Bass says LAFD chief Crowley failed to warn her about fire risk. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asks for compliance review of California’s High Speed Rail project. Senate GOP adopts budget blueprint to advance Trump agenda, setting up clash with House Republicans. Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI...

Feb 21, 202527 min

How to Money’ with Joel Larsgaard | Milk Making a Comeback

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss longer commutes equal more fast food being consumed, the real estate market showing signs of calming down, and the ‘unlimited vacation’ perk. Dairy milk consumption has been declining over the past few decades, but that trend is shifting. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ on KFI joins the show to talk about Pixar debuting its first ever original animated series ‘Win or Lose.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 20, 202521 min

Rebuilding: ‘Super Adobes’ | YouTube is TV Now

FEMA rejects call by Newsom’s office to test soil in fire areas for toxic contaminants. “My next home must be fireproof”… Why more Angelenos are looking to build ‘Super Adobes.’ L.A. hires law firm at up to $1,975 an hour, to defend against wildfire lawsuits. For many viewers, YouTube is TV now. What that means for Hollywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 202523 min

Handel on the News

(February 20, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Hamas hands bodies of 4 hostages back to Israel. Trump is living in a Russian ‘disinformation space,’ says Zelenskyy. Trump and DOGE claim that millions of dead people are collecting social security payouts. HHS releases sex definitions. Mexico president says her government requested US surveillance drone flights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 20, 202534 min

Young People Pushed Right | ‘Medical News’ with Dr. Jim Keany

How COVID pushed a generation of young people to the right. Why don’t people dress up to go out anymore? Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about sperm cells carrying traces of childhood stress, AI brain decoder reading a persons thoughts, measles outbreak, and yogurt and colon cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 19, 202523 min

Plane Crash Incidents | Wildfires: Altadena Rebuild

Experts see ‘hallmarks of government censorship’ in FCC’s latest investigation of radio station. If it feels like there are suddenly way more plane crashes and incidents… here’s the truth. Could and early 20th century idea help Altadena rebuild? Remember the Sears Catalog? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202524 min

Handel on the News

(February 19, 2025 Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Top Russian and US officials meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine war talks. Zelensky urges ‘more truth’ after Trump suggests Ukraine started the war. US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data. RFK Jr. says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule. NASA reports increased chance of ‘city killer’ asteroid hitting Earth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 19, 202531 min

Taxpayer Data Breach, January 6th Legal Battles, LA's Post-Fire Building Debate, and 2024's Deadly Food Recalls

KFI’s White House Correspondent, Jon Decker joins to talk about DOGE’s access to personal taxpayer data from the I.R.S. / January 6th rioters argue pardons apply to charges including murder plot and child porn. / A post-fire LA grapples with whether builders should permit their own projects. / Food recalls in the US were widespread - and deadly in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202527 min

Handel on the News

(Tuesday 02/18/25) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Topics include: yesterday’s Delta plane crash at Toronto Pearson airport, Russian and US officials meet in Saudi Arabia to talk about an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, LAUSD cellphone ban goes into effect today, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco enters the CA Governor’s race, Israel is set to receive the remains of 4 hostages, The Social Security head steps down over DOGE access concerns, and pressure is increasin...

Feb 18, 202525 min

DOGE Seeks Access to IRS Systems | Erasing of American Science

Musk’s DOGE seeks access to IRS system with taxpayers’ records. Coca-Cola needs to diversify and their way in may be milk. The erasing of American science. L.A.’s gone all in on hyper-specific bumper sticker… the weirder the better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 202527 min

Colleges & K-12 Ordered to Abolish DEI | Oil Refinery Takeovers

Colleges and K-12 schools ordered to abolish DEI or face funding cuts. Could Trump try to deport immigrant LAPD officers with DACA status? Americans have always sought debt relief after the holidays… now their struggle is year-around. Is California government seriously considering oil refinery takeovers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 202524 min

Handel on the News

(February 17, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. European leaders meet in Paris as U.S. pushes ahead with Ukraine plan. Rubio lands in Saudi Arabia for talks on Gaza and Ukraine. Trump admin wants SCOTUS to permit firing of whistleblower agency head. Netanyahu vows to ‘finish the job’ against Iran with support from Trump. California gas prices are approaching $5 per gallon on average. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 17, 202532 min

Foodie Friday with Neil Saavedra | Ask Handel Anything

(Friday 02/14/25) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about a tuna salas sandwich taste test, 7-Eleven FREE slurpees, soft serve ice cream machines, and a popular California born chain closing 90 restaurants. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202525 min

RFK Jr. Confirmed | Flunking a Personality Test

RFK Jr. has been confirmed…so now what? Amazon’s messy push to bring everyone back in the office. How flunking a personality test can cost you your dream job. Fake ID’s have gotten really, REALLY good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202526 min

Handel on the News

(Friday 02/14/25) Amy King and Neil Saavedra joins\ Bill for Handel on the News. Southern California battered by powerful rainstorm. Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary. Trump takes steps to impose ‘fair and reciprocal’ tariffs on trade partners, including allies. Indiana teen arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting. Pope Francis, 88, admitted to hospital in Rome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 14, 202528 min

‘How to Money’ with Joel Larsgaard | President Trump: 33 Moves in 23 Days

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss money argument: couples arguing 58x a year over money, how optimism boosts savings, and more parents investing in Bitcoin. Speaking of Trump, 33 significant moves in 23 days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202520 min

Affordable Housing in California | AG Pam Bondi Sues NY Over Immigration

Mobile homes are some of California’s last ‘affordable’ housing… can they rebuild after the fires? In schools, Trump’s DEI orders are open to interpretation. Attorney General Pam Bondi sues NY over immigration… and makes it clear, other states are next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202522 min

Handel on the News

(February 13, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Flash flood watch issued as new storm could bring nearly 5 inches of rain to foothill burn areas. Evacuation warning to take effect Thursday for parts of Airport Fire burn scar area in Orange County. Munich: Dozens injured in car ramming as city prepares for high-stakes security conference. 75,000 federal workers accepted President Trump’s buyouts as offer ends. Elon Musk calls for the U.S government to delete entir...

Feb 13, 202527 min

Pompous Democrats | ‘Medical News’ with Dr. Jim Keany

(February 12, 2025) Dear democrats, stop thinking you are smarter than republicans. Is repeating someone’s name charming… or creepy? Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about· 15 year high of flu diagnosis, peanut allergies in kids, and an increase in SIDs, Sudden Infant Death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 12, 202523 min

LAUSD Misusing Millions | Canadians Boycott Everything American

(February 12, 2025) LAUSD is accused of misusing millions meant for arts instruction. The switcheroo that left Kanye West advertise swastika shirts during the Super Bowl. Amid Trump’s tariff threats, Canadians boycott all things American. Disabled Disneyland visitor sues over new, stricter DAS pass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 202525 min

Handel on the News

(February 12, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Musk appears at White House as Trump signs executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce. Israel PM says Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not free hostages. Flu levels have increased to highest in 15 years, CDC says. FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 202529 min

‘Tech Tuesday’ with Rich DeMuro | Foods From Other Countires

(February 11,2025) KFI tech reporter and host of ‘Rich on Tech’ Rich DeMuro joins the sow to talk about Elon Musk offering to buy ChatGPT’s parent company OpenAI, T-Mobile expanding Starlink Satellite connectivity, Sony Playstation outage, and new cheap iPhone expected to be released this week. What would the American diet look like without foods from other countries? What loaded fries and large sodas helped on restaurant chain beat inflation blues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Feb 11, 202525 min

Learning From Past Fires | Elon Musk’s $100 Billion Offer

(February 11,2025) ‘Built to Burn’: L.A. hillside homes multiply without learning from past fires. Elon Musk leads an offer to buy ChatGPT’s parent company for nearly $100BIL. Family of 100-year old left in Altadena senior home calls for reforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202525 min

Handel on the News

(February 11,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump says ‘all hell is going to break out’ if Hamas doesn’t release hostages by Saturday at noon. California lawmakers look to strengthen penalties. ICE signs posted in SoCal city spark outrage. Trader Joes is now limiting egg sales nationwide. Google changes the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on Maps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202527 min

Chevron vs California | ‘Cow Fart’ Vaccine & Climate Change

Behind the industry’s biggest divorce: Chevron vs California. How a trip to a national park could be affected by Trump’s executive orders. The colors we see make a difference in the food we eat. How a ‘cow fart’ vaccine could help tackle climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202523 min

Immigration Action Coming to L.A | Super Bowl Commercials

Leaked document says ‘large scale’ immigration action coming to L.A. Super Bowl commercials & Kanye West’s weird spot. Even Disney is worried about the high cost of a Disney vacation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202524 min

Handel on the News

(February 10, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Eagles dominate Chiefs in Super Bowl and roll to 40-22 win. Leaked document says ‘large scale’ immigration action coming to L.A. World leaders, CEOs and scientists from about 100 countries are meeting for a high-stakes AI summit. Chief recovery officer Steve Soboroff agrees to work for free following uproar over salary. Israel completes withdrawal from key road dividing Gaza as part of ceasefire deal. Starbucks is g...

Feb 10, 202529 min

Foodie Friday with Neil Saavedra | Ask Handel Anything

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about favorite frozen chicken nuggets, Waffle House egg surcharges, and Trader Joe’s customer favorites. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 07, 202527 min
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