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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

Immigrants Choosing to Self-Deport | Proposed Rule Change on Endangered Species’

(Friday 04/18/25) More immigrants opt to self-deport rather than risk being marched out. The tactics Elon Musk uses to manage his ‘legion’ of babies and their mothers. Proposed rule change on endangered species’ triggers alarm for environmentalists. Federal workers are facing a new reality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 202528 min

Handel on the News

(Friday 04/18/25) Amy King and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Judge rules Google operates illegal ad monopoly. FSU shooter identified, used sheriff deputy mom’s weapon in killing. Trump amps up feud with Fed over rates, accuses Powell of ‘playing politics.’ Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return. Menendez brothers’ resentencing on hold until May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 18, 202527 min

‘How to Money’ with Joel Larsgaard | Menendez Brothers Re-Sentencing Hearing

(April 17, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss panic pre-buying trending, companies offering price locks, and Chinese companies selling directly to American consumers. KFI reporter Michael Monks joins the show live from the Menendez brothers hearing. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ on KFI closes the show talking about Hollywood cranking out original movies but audiences are not showing up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 17, 202526 min

911 Logs from Eaton Fire | Costco Has a Secret

(April 17, 2025) 911 logs show more than a dozen calls from burning West Altadena before evacuations were ordered. Is Trump administration sending Americans to foreign prisons legal? How Costco gets you to shop ‘til you drop more money. Activists warn police commission about ICE access to LAPD data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 202521 min

Handel on the News

(April 17, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Boasberg finds ‘probable cause exists’ to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating orders on deportation flights. Sen. Van Hollen denied visit with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador. Trump administration asks IRS to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status. Blackout in Puerto Rico leaves most of the island without power ahead of Easter weekend. Menendez brothers face key hearing in bid for freedom. See omnystudi...

Apr 17, 202529 min

Perfect Pop Star For a Dumb Publicity Stunt | ‘Medical News’ with Dr. Jim Keany

(April 16, 2025) The perfect pop star for a dumb stunt, Katy Perry is exactly the kind of celebrity to go to space. Activists warn Police Commission about ICE access to LAPD data on immigrants. 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 full body MRI’s and whether they are doing more harm than good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 16, 202522 min

Newsom vs Trump Tariffs | Fake Service Dogs

(April 16, 2025) Newsom expected to announce California lawsuit against Trump’s tariffs today. Fake service dogs hurt the credibility of real service dogs and harms users. L.A. Sheriff’s Department spent $458MIL in overtime… here’s why. These pay phones let you say goodbye to someone ‘before it’s too late.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 16, 202527 min

Handel on the News

(April 16, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Judge in Abrego Garcia case says there is no evidence Trump administration is following her orders. Autism rates in US rose to 1 in every 31 children in 2022. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought thousands of dollars in stock right before Trump’s tariff pause sent markets soaring. Joe Biden accuses Trump of ‘taking a hatchet’ to Social Security. Nearly a third of LA’s fires last six years involved homeless people, new report ...

Apr 16, 202527 min

‘Tech Tuesday’ with Mike Dobuski | Spring Break

(April 15,2025) ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against Meta. Have a great Spring Break, I’ll be right next door. LADWP argues it can’t be sued for lack of water to fight the Palisades Fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 202521 min

Harvard Funding Freeze | Early Earthquake Alert System

(April 15,2025) Harvard has been hit with $2.2BIL funding freeze after rejecting Trump administration’s demands. This company’s surveillance tech makes tracking immigrants easier. California early warning system let many know about 5.2 earthquake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 202524 min

Handel on the News

(April 15,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. El Salvador’s president says he won’t return mistakenly deported man to U.S. US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say. Israel has taken over about a third of the Gaza Strip. Honda to make 90% of US sales locally by relocating Mexico, Canada production, Nikkei reports. Starbucks’ 2025 dress code requires baristas to wear certain colors. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Apr 15, 202529 min

Trump Wants to Reshape U.S. Elections | Grandparents Reaching Their Limit

(April 14, 2025) President Donald Trump signed an executive order commanding wide-ranging changes to how U.S. elections are conducted. Amazon wants to keep prices low. One sellers tariff woes show why it’s hard. Grandparents are reaching their limit. Hollywood is cranking out original movies but audiences aren’t showing up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 202526 min

California Immigrant Experience | The Munchie-Mobile

(April 14, 2025) Big demographic change reshapes California immigrant experience. Border patrol will retrain hundreds of California agents on how to comply with the constitution. Twinkies’ new owner is looking for a new group of snackers… stoners. Meta faces antitrust charges in court, as the FTC calls the company an illegal monopoly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 202526 min

Handel on the News

(April 14, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Pacific Coast Highway will reopen in time for Summer, Newsom says. Arson suspect held after Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and family flee fire. Sen. Bernie Sanders makes a surprise appearance at Coachella. Santa Monica man remains in custody for alleged bomb threat at Coachella. Edison to bury more than 150 miles of power lines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 14, 202529 min

Foodie Friday with Neil Saavedra | Ask Handel Anything

(Friday 04/11/25) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Ninja’s new “soft serve” ice cream maker, Wendy’s New Frostys. and Haagen-Daz releasing an all-new treat. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 202524 min

China Increases Tariffs to 125% | Hard Working Homeless

(Friday 04/11/25) Finance expert Jared Dillian joins the show discussing tariffs and market psychology. Steve Soboroff bows out as L.A. fire recovery czar, with some parting shots. They work all day to go home to shelters. KFI Host & real estate expert Justin Worsham closes the hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 202524 min

Handel on the News

(Friday 04/11/25) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Beijing slaps 125% tariffs on U.S. goods in latest U.S.– China trade escalation. A helicopter crash left a Siemens executive, his family, and their pilot dead… Here is what we know. RFK Jr claims new research effort will find cause of ‘autism epidemic.’ Supreme Court sides with wrongly deported migrant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 202525 min

Most Hated Countries | Who Should Pay for Ozempic?

(April 10, 2025) United States among the most hated countries. Broadcast television is in trouble. Stations are asking Washington for help. Who should pay for Ozempic is the next big workplace fight. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ joins the show to talk about ‘Blade Runner’ lawsuit against Tesla and Warner Bros proceeding a federal judge has ruled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 202523 min

Trump Pauses Tariffs Except for China | L.A Schools Immigration Fears

(April 10, 2025) After Trump’s pause, the EU delays retaliation to allow talks. Rich Los Angeles neighborhood’s surveillance tech gift to LAPD sparks drama. Officials arrived, denied entry at L.A. schools amid immigration fears. America is backsliding toward its most polluted era. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 202524 min

Handel on the News

(April 10, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises China import tax. Kash Patel out as acting ATF director, replaced by Army Secretary. Newsmax defamed Dominion Voting Systems with false 2020 election claims, judge rules. Nightclub roof collapse kills at least 184 in Dominican Republic, including former MLB players. IOC says LA28 Olympics will be the first female majority games. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Apr 10, 202526 min

Electric Car Fad is Fading | ‘Medical News’ with Dr. Jim Keany

(April 09, 2025) Americans are losing interest in electric cars. Where will we eat when the middle-class restaurant is gone? 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 reduction in Alzheimer’s risk verified by blood markers, invasive strep throat doubled, eating some food additives together may increase diabetes risk, and shingles Vaccine Linked to lower dementia. See...

Apr 09, 202523 min

Trade War Escalates | Hard Working & Homeless

(April 09, 2025) Trade war escalates as China hits back again at U.S. Feds launch task force to investigate California homelessness funds. Trump administration freezing billions in funding for universities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 09, 202521 min

Handel on the News

(April 09, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. China slaps retaliatory tariffs of 84% on US goods in response to Trump. Feds launch task force to investigate California homelessness funds. Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause departing agency. Judge orders White House to allow AP access to news events. Dominican Republic nightclub collapse: Rescuers search for survivors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 09, 202526 min

‘Tech Tuesday’ with Rich DeMuro | Billboards in the Sky

(April 08,2025) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about tariffs effects on tech, the Apple rush, Nintendo delays, and what is the Dayo app. Dire wolf revived through biotech company’s de-extinction process. Space ads could be coming to a sky near you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 08, 202522 min

Tariff Trade War: China Not Backing Down | Costly Housing Wealth

(April 08,2025) China is not backing down from Trump’s tariff war… what’s next? Elon Musk made appeals to Trump to reverse sweeping tariffs. Americans have $35 trillion in housing wealth – and it’s costing them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 08, 202522 min

Handel on the News

(April 08,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. China calls Trump’s new tariff threat ‘a mistake upon a mistake’ and looks for opportunity in global trade war. Youth soccer coach charged with murder in death of 13-year-old-boy. Supreme Court allows Trump to enforce Alien Enemies Act for rapid deportations for now. Florida defeats Houstin in nail-biter to win first national championship since 2007. RFK Jr. says he plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in dri...

Apr 08, 202528 min

Meet Bill’s New Wife | Israeli Military Changes Their Story

(April 07,2025) Bill’s new wife Lyndsay joins the show. Israeli military changes account of Gaza paramedics’ killing after video of attack. Foreign tourists are taking Trump at his word. A Texas firm is pushing revive drilling off Santa Barbara. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 07, 202524 min

Bill Handel is BACK! | Trump Sticks with Tariff Plan

(April 07,2025) Bill Handel is back from his Italian wedding. Market turmoil deepens after Trump sticks with tariff plan. Younger democrats want to force an uncomfortable conversation about age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 07, 202526 min

Handel on the News

(April 07,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Global markets plunge: Trump’s tariffs turmoil sends European and Asian stocks into tailspin. “Hands Off!” Anti-Trump protests draw thousands in Southern California. Rising rivers threaten US South and Midwest after dayslong torrent of rain. Several UCLA student visas revoked by US government, chancellor says. Israeli military changes account of Gaza paramedics’ killing after video of attack. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Apr 07, 202529 min

Foodie Friday with Neil Saavedra | 'Talkback Talk Back'

(April 04, 2025) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra talks about Disneyland's tasting menus for 2025 Food & Wine Festival,Subway's new Doritos nachos, and Reeses pb&j peanut butter cups. The show closes with Neil responding to listeners who left 'Talkback' messages through the iHeart Radio App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 202527 min
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