(Friday 05/02/25) The hour opens with ‘Ask Handel Anything’ followed by… 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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 02, 2025•26 min
(Friday 05/02/25) Los Angeles is trying to figure out how to close the $1BIL budget gap. Layoffs are coming to the LAPD. 7 million people have Alzheimer’s. The end of the ‘generic’ grocery store brand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 02, 2025•24 min
(Friday 05/02/25) Amy King and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Mike Waltz out as national security advisor, but Trump says he’ll be ambassador to U.N. President Trump orders Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end federal funding for NPR and PBS. Aid ship bound for Gaza catches fire after alleged drone attack off Malta. The first driverless semis have started running regular long-haul routes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 02, 2025•32 min
(May 01, 2025) 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. Supreme Court may allow church-run, publicly funded charter schools across the nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 01, 2025•26 min
(May 01, 2025) Kamala Harris gives first key speech after losing to Trump. Mayor Bass says L.A. animal shelters won’t close under the proposed budget. ‘Success from Scratch’ is back where Bill highlights small businesses from how they started to where they are today. Today, Bill talks with Howard Makler the founder and CEO of Innovation Refunds. How the fun police came for your holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 01, 2025•23 min
(May 01, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Kamala Harris is back on the national stage after losing to Trump. US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal. A bipartisan measure to undo Trump’s global tariffs fails in the Senate. 500 firearms are recovered from Palisades fire zone. Trump puts market struggles on Biden as economy shrinks. As electric vehicle use grows in California, the state rethinks the future of its gas tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
May 01, 2025•27 min
(April 30, 2025) Why making an All-American product is so hard. How the fun police came for your holiday. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 30, 2025•23 min
(April 30, 2025) L.A. County approves largest sex abuse settlement in U.S history. The NATO country with no military gets serious about defense. The 4AM wake up call is not for superman CEOs anymore. Meta’s ‘digital companions’ will talk sex with users…. Even children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30, 2025•24 min
(April 30, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. China sends a stern video message to Trump: We won’t ‘kneel down.’ Convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu pulls out of conclave to elect new Pope. What to know about his embezzlement sentence. UPS is cutting 20,000 jobs amid reduction in Amazon shipments. Hegseth announces he’s ending Pentagon involvement in Trump initiative empowering women championed by Ivanka Trump and Rubio. Trump eases auto tariffs. See omnystudio.com/l...
Apr 30, 2025•31 min
Trump’s First 100 Days, he compares himself to FDR but ‘You sir, are no FDR’…. Elon’s Conflicts… $2.37 BILLION in possible federal penalties… Who is more likely to change or hyphenate their name after marriage? ’60’ Minutes’ Scott Pelly chastises corporate parent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2025•29 min
(April 29, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. About 55,000 L.A. County workers go on strike, disrupting services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2025•31 min
What are the Catholic church's rites after the death of a Pope and the election of a new one. The NATO country with no military is getting serious about defence. How the drug cartels took over social media. The worlds first sperm race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2025•26 min
California's Primary care shortage persists despite ambitious moves to close the gap In postfire Altadena, Fear and anexietyreign as burglary soars. Israel's AI experiments in Gaza war raise ethical concerns Trumps first 100 day ratings are sinking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2025•29 min
(April 28, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump's approval ratings sinks in new Washington Post-ABC-Ipsos poll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2025•31 min
INSIDE THE FIASCO AT THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL THE CALIFORNIA FILM TAX CREDIT DEBATE RETURNS ASK HANDEL ANYTHING See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 25, 2025•30 min
L.A. COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS FOUGHT THE WORST FIRE OF THEIR CAREERS. NOW THEY WANT RAISES CORPORATE AMERICA IS SOUNDING THE ALARM ON TARIFFS ARE THERE MORE PLANE INCIDENTS RECENTLY OR DOES IT JUST SEEM THAT WAY? TIPPING IS EVERYWHERE AND CONSUMERS ARE FED UP. HERE’S HOW SOME ARE COPING. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 25, 2025•29 min
Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Trump Urges Russia to "STOP" After Deadly Attack on Ukraine's Capital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 25, 2025•31 min
(April 24, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss attending a timeshare presentation, early retirement, and a California bill to create lower rent increase caps. Trump officials consider shrinking national monuments for mining. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ joins the program to talk about ‘Sinners’ becoming the highest grossing horror movies of all time in just 5 days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 24, 2025•29 min
(April 24, 2025) California economy now the world’s fourth largest, overtaking Japan. The history and process of canonization. ‘Success from Scratch’ is back where Bill highlights small businesses from how they started to where they are today. Today, Bill talks with Tate Huffard, the Founder of Best Day Brewing. The fight intensifies over bill by former Edison executive to gut rooftop solar credits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 24, 2025•28 min
(April 24, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump signals shift in tone on China tariffs. California economy now the world’s fourth largest, overtaking Japan. Russia launches deadliest strikes on Kyiv since last Summer. Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope.Trump proposes $5,000 ‘baby bonus’ checks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 24, 2025•28 min
(April 23, 2025) New taxes will soon dwarf the billions spent on homelessness in the last decade. Who’s watching over it? You’ve probably already met your best friend. 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 what you are doing at your doctor’s visits that is a leading cause of cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 23, 2025•26 min
(April 23, 2025) Good job RFK Jr! FDA announces it will move to rid food supply of dyes. Orange County judge Ferguson, who killed his wife, convicted of murder. L.A. Zoo puts elephant program on pause and will relocate its elephants Billy and Tina. YouTube turns 20 years old. How it changed TV as we know it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 23, 2025•27 min
(April 23, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Orange County judge Ferguson, who killed his wife, convicted of murder. President Trump says he has no plans to fire Fed’s Powell, market jumps. RFK Jr announces ban on all petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, including red dye No. 40. Here is what health experts have said about them. US fertility rate hovers near record low as Trump administration pushes for baby boom. Despite progress, Los Angeles is still the nation...
Apr 23, 2025•32 min
(April 22,2025) ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about Google’s monopoly in the search engine market, FTC prepping an antitrust case against Amazon, and the weird new truck that Bezos is backing. Drones can deliver supplies on Mount Everest this season and it may change climbing forever. Education Department to resume collecting loans in default. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 22, 2025•24 min
(April 22,2025) Mayor Karen Bass sounds hopeful in her State of the City speech while also saying there will be more than 1,600 layoffs. We used to agree on Earth Day. Now, political division has changed environmental priorities. Smiley faces are in... animals are out. The politics of Starbucks cup doodles. Target rolled back DEI efforts & a boycott ensued. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 22, 2025•27 min
(April 22,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Mayor Bass’ proposed budget includes 1,600 layoffs amid deficits. Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2BIL in grants. US student loans in default to be referred to debt collection. Google: DOJ throwing ‘caution to wind’ as breakup trial begins. Earth Day 2025: Why we celebrate the planet that keeps us grounded & how to get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 22, 2025•32 min
(April 21,2025) How California state workers cash in on days off. A report alleging Pete Hegseth shared through Signal app, sensitive info on the bombing of Yemen. This time, including his wife, brother, and persona lawyer. Katie Perry is suing Katy Perry in Australia… WAIT, What?! What happens after a homeless person is arrested for camping? Often, nothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2025•23 min
(April 21,2025) Pope Francis, beloved for his humility and compassion, dies at 88. The Papal Conclave: How a new Pope is elected.. Musk’s team is building a system to sell ‘gold card’ immigrant Visas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2025•23 min
(April 21,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Pope Francis: Tributes paid after head of Catholic church dies at 88. JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. Hegseth said to have shared attack details in a second Signal chat. El Salvador offers Venezuela prisoner swap involving US deportees. Beijing warns countries against colluding with US to restrict trade with China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 21, 2025•30 min
(Friday 04/18/25) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about why “Fresh” isn’t always better, Martha Stewart's ultimate host gift, and Kraft Mac n Cheese is getting a new flavor. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 18, 2025•23 min
