(Friday 03/21/25) Mo Kelly is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. ‘America Will Be Open’: Casey Wasserman assures IOC VISA issues won’t be a problem for the 2028 L.A Olympics. Los Angeles has a parking enforcement problem… a BIG one! Judge says Mariah Carey didn’t steal ‘All I Want For Christmas is You’ from other writers. NewsNation reporter Alicia Nieves joins the show to speak on democratic town halls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 21, 2025•23 min
(Friday 03/21/25) Amy King joins Mo Kelly, who is filling in for Bill while he is on vacation, for Handel on the News. President Trump signs order to begin dismantling the Education Department. London’s Heathrow Airport closes for the day after power failure. DWP has fixed the vast majority of fire hydrants flagged for repairs last year. In latest blow to Tesla, regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 21, 2025•25 min
Mo Kelly is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss more people thinking with their portfolios given the volatility in the stock market, whether using federal land to add housing stock could reduce prices, and Harvard announcing tuition will be free for families making less than $200k a year. There are two kinds of credit cards… yet another way the poor are subsidizing the rich. UCLA plays Utah State in opening round of NCAA...
Mar 20, 2025•30 min
Mo Kelly is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. Homeless population in LA County down for second year in a row, preliminary data shows. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett speaks on the newly uncovered JFK assassination documents and what, if any, new information has been found. NewsNation reporter Tom Dempsey joins the program to talk about Trump potentially signing an executive order aimed at eliminating the Education Department. More than 80% of cannabis users admit ...
Mar 20, 2025•28 min
(March 20, 2025) Amy King joins Mo Kelly, who is filling in for Bill while he is on vacation, for Handel on the News. Fed holds interest rates steady. Trump to sign order aimed at closing Education Department. Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660MIL for defaming oil firm in protests. 911 outage impacts all Los Angeles County Sheriff’s stations. Trump freezes $175MIL to Penn over transgender athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 20, 2025•25 min
(March 19, 2025) Chris Merril is in for Bill while he is out on vacation. JFK files released by Trump administration. After Trump DEI order, Navajo code talkers disappear from military websites. 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 Chris about measles outbreak, sleepmaxxing, sleep trackers, and how to avoid falling for medical myths. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Mar 19, 2025•30 min
(March 19, 2025) Chris Merril is in for Bill while he is out on vacation. When astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth. Chief Justice Roberts disagrees with Trump; Trump asks for his impeachment. NewsNation guest Tom Dempsey joins the show to speak on the issue. Why are young adults vulnerable to phishing scams. blame it on FOMO. FBI issues spring break travel warnings. Places you should not go if you want to live through it. Are people bringing their ratty kids to adults only...
Mar 19, 2025•26 min
(March 19, 2025) Amy King joins Chris Merril who is filling in for Bill for Handel on the News. NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space. Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks overnight, hours after Trump-Putin call. Zelensky announces talk with Trump on March 19; says Russia attacked Ukraine’s power grid despite claimed pause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2025•35 min
(Tuesday 03/18/25) In January, Meta announced that it would be replacing fact-checkers with a new system. Meanwhile, Apple executives are meeting this week for their annual offsite, which is a closed-door event. The primary topic of discussion will reportedly be the company's ongoing challenges with Apple Intelligence. Additionally, Trump has announced that he will release the remaining classified JFK files. Polls indicate that many Millennials prefer pets to children. See omnystudio.com/listene...
Mar 18, 2025•29 min
(Tuesday 03/18/25) The Mayor of Los Angeles and the Chief of the LAPD are celebrating a significant decline in both homicides and gun-related shootings throughout the city. It’s important for visa holders and other individuals residing in the United States to understand their legal rights. Federal judges are faced with the challenge of enforcing their rulings in the event they are ignored or undermined by the Trump Administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 18, 2025•25 min
(Tuesday 03/18/25) Amy King and Chris Merrill for Handel on the News. Israel has launched deadly airstrikes in Gaza. Southern California Edison is investigating a 'zombie' power line as a possible cause of the Eaton Fire. After a federal judge questioned Trump’s deportations, Trump is seeking to replace the judge. On opening day in Tokyo, Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers prepare to start the MLB season, while Spectrum offers a streaming-only subscription for Dodgers games. In other news, SpaceX's D...
Mar 18, 2025•33 min
(Monday 03/17/25) Life is getting expensive! Sales at US convenience stores have decreased by 4.3%, indicating that people are purchasing fewer snacks. Shoppers feeling the pinch of inflation are increasingly opting for lower-priced store brands. There are ongoing protests against Tesla, and Trump is trying to rally support. Additionally, a new bill in Texas aims to prevent students from behaving in ways other than human in school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 17, 2025•27 min
(Monday 03/17/25) Democrats are facing internal divisions, leading to a decrease in the Democratic Party's favorability. Donald Trump has stated that Joe Biden's last-minute pardons for Congress members who investigated the January 6th events are invalid and no longer in effect. Additionally, March Madness is likely to affect productivity in the workplace. In other news, the Big Bears' cherished eagles, Jackie and Shadow, have lost one of their eaglets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Mar 17, 2025•29 min
(Monday 03/17/25) Amy King and Chris Merrill for Handel on the News. The Trump administration has deported hundreds of immigrants despite a court order. A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Malibu area. Matt Richtman from Illinois became the first American man to win the Los Angeles Marathon in 31 years. Oil prices have risen following a U.S. attack on the Houthis and optimistic economic prospects in China. Pyrotechnics have been blamed for a fire that tore through a nightclub in North Macedoni...
Mar 17, 2025•30 min
IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Trader Joes items to buy this Spring, dessert stomach, and whether it is safe to eat meat in bloated packaging. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2025•24 min
(Friday 03/14/25) Democrats to Decide: Shutdown government or support GOP spending bill. In California, cost of undocumented healthcare is $3BIL above the budget estimate. Trump Officials release water in California that experts say will serve little use. Move over kids, Hasbro wants the adults to play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2025•22 min
(Friday 03/14/25) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Chuck Schumer says he won’t block Republican funding bill amid Democratic divisions over shutdown strategy. American Airlines plane catches fire after landing in Denver airport. Dow slides and S&P500 closes in correction. After canceling meeting in independent advisers, FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recommendations. Tornado touches down in Pico Rivera, leaving trail of destruction behind. See omnystudio.com/liste...
Mar 14, 2025•26 min
(March 13, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss the stock market correction and what it means for our 401ks. Hiring life coaches becoming more normal, and Southwest starting to charge for checked bags. Disney’s ‘Snow White’ has become a hot-button film. Warren Buffett knew nothing about this business that has made him hundreds of billions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2025•23 min
(March 13, 2025) Government shutdown looms as Doge advises to cut spending. Shoppers are skimping on cigarettes, Doritos, and Twinkies. The new administration is dismantling the Department of Education… what does it do? Why America is now eating a crazy amount of avocados. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2025•18 min
(March 13, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP’s funding bill as shutdown draws near. Swatting call draws heavy police presence at Loma Linda Hospital, report of armed suspect unfounded. EPA administrator announces huge rollback of environmental regulations. A Tariff pile-on threatens to escalate a global trade war. CarMax rampage left one paralyzed, records say. Company outlines chilling event. Concerning H5N1 bird flu mut...
Mar 13, 2025•31 min
In Altadena and Pacific Palisades, burned lots are hitting the market. ‘Surge’ of violence in California prison system prompts crackdown. 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 Gene Hackman’s wife dying from Hantavirus, what is it? Should we be getting the measles vaccine booster? And FDA approves new treatment for strokes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Mar 12, 2025•22 min
(March 12, 2025) Trump administration warns local colleges: ‘Protect Jewish students’ or lose your funds. Blocked from reaching the U.S., migrants begin the reverse journey south. Why fires, politics, and the cost of living are driving Californians abroad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2025•22 min
(March 12, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. House passes funding bill ahead of Friday shutdown deadline in win for Republicans. Ukraine agrees to proposal for ceasefire with Russia as US restores aid and intel sharing. First measles case in LA County in 2025 confirmed in person who visited local businesses, traveled through LAX. Education Department cut by 50%. Angels, Rangers hats pulled from fan shops over accidental vulgarities. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Mar 12, 2025•31 min
(March 11,2025)\ KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Bluetooth chip vulnerability, microsurgery robot at Cedars Sinai, Google’s new store in Santa Monica, and AI-powered drive-thru at Weinerschnitzel. The great salt shake-up. U.S bolsters position as world’s top arms exporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2025•27 min
(March 11,2025) LAPD cops caught on secret recording using racist and sexist comments, complaint alleges. The REAL cost of backyard eggs. DOJ says many Jan. 6 pardons extend to crimes after that date because of how they were collected. Columbia University student was the first to be arrested by Homeland Security for protests… Trump says it won’t be the last. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2025•27 min
(March 11,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Dow Jones falls by almost 900 points in market after Trump says he won’t rule out recession. House republicans set up Tuesday vote to avert government shutdown. Russia shot down 337 Ukrainian drones, biggest attack in 3 years. Menendez brothers’ bid for freedom hits roadblock with D.A. Hochman. Crude details emerge racism, sexism scandal rocking L.A police department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 11, 2025•28 min
(March 10, 2025) The diseases are coming. Perks of a burner number: Fewer spam texts, stronger security and privacy. How poorer countries became the world’s dumping ground. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2025•27 min
(March 10, 2025) Trump’s presidency moves into a new phase with a critical test of his power in Congress. The potential details come out about Gene Hackman’s final days. The right-to-repair movement is growing as wins stack up. Why does everyone have a podcast? Are there too many? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2025•28 min
(March 10, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. House republicans unveil spending bill to avoid government shutdown. Canada: Mark Carney managed the financial crisis, the Brexit and now Trump’s trade war. Secret Service shoots man ‘brandishing’ firearm near White House. China’s tariffs on U.S. agricultural products take effect. DHS has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to find leakers. Social Security to begin withholding 100% benefits for overpayments S...
Mar 10, 2025•29 min
IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Shake Shack’s first ever combo meal, corned beef pastrami combo packs at Costco, and Milano caramel Café Au Lait cookies. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 07, 2025•28 min
