(Friday 07/11/25) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about • Sonic and Popeyes trying to steal McDonald's thunder • People love this Italian ingredient at Costco • Dr Pepper and Walmart Just Launched a New Item, and It's Not Soda. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(Friday 07/11/25) Poll finds Californians believe American democracy is under attack. After Texas floods, cloud seeding becomes target of conspiracy theories. Trump administration hires scientists who doubt the consensus on global warming. Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs against U.S. if Trump follows through on 50% import taxes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(Friday 07/11/25) Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Judge hears arguments in lawsuit seeking to restrict immigration raids in Southern California. Birthright citizenship: Federal judge issues new nationwide block against Trump’s executive order. Federal immigration agents sweep Ventura County cannabis farm. State Department tells staffers that layoff notices are coming soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
(July 10, 2025) Trump hires scientists who doubt the consensus on climate change.Prices are starting to rise because of tariffs and economists say this is just the beginning. Why can’t Americans buy the world’s best electric car? Stephen Miller finally gets his revenge on L.A. The host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ joins Bill to talk about Superman opening this weekend is expected to make over $200MIL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
(July 10, 2025) As L.A. reels, the White House sees ‘grand success’ in crackdown tactics with no end in sight. California wants new education requirements for police officers. Will this make it more difficult to recruit? The Trevor Project suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth may soon go silent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(July 10, 2025) Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Some Texas flood alerts were delayed as officials waited for authorization, former Kerr County official says. Child killed, others injured after tree branch falls on group at summer camp in Calabasas. Los Angeles firefighters help rescue at least 31 workers trapped after tunnel collapse in Wilmington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(July 08, 2025) The Texas flood blame game is a distraction. Why Americans can’t buy the world’s best electric car. 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 tick season being really bad this year and the bet ways to hydrate in this heat wave… some say milk is better than water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
(July 08, 2025) City of Los Angeles on pace for the lowest homicide total in nearly 60 years. The City and County of Los Angeles seek to join lawsuit to stop immigration raids. Epstein Files: Annoyance at Bondi’s handling of case grows inside and outside the White House. RFK Jr’s battle against food dyes hits a roadblock… M&M’s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(July 08, 2025) Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. L.A., Pasadena, others seek to koin lawsuit to stop ‘unconstitutional’ immigration raids. Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show. Ukraine aid: Hegseth did not inform the White House before he authorized a pause on weapon shipments, sources say. Epstein Files: Annoyance at Bondi’s handling of case grows inside and outside the White House. See omnystudio.com/l...
(July 08,2025) What went wrong with State Farms L.A. fire response. Gen Z turning to AI to do their dating dirty work — breakup texts and apologies. TSA allow shoes to stay on for airport screening tests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(July 08,2025) Heavily armed immigration agents descend on L.A.’s MacArthur Park; Mayor Karen Bass shows up. ‘Gringo Go Home.’ Mexico City protests target Americans and gentrification. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize and gives him a copy of the nominating letter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(July 08,2025) Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. New flooding risks; death toll rises in Central Texas. Heavily armed immigration agents in L.A’s MacArthur Park. Trump announces new tariffs of up to 40% on a growing number of countries. US Justice Department finds no Jeffrey Epstein ‘client list.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(Friday 07/07/25) Why California’s plan to ‘make polluters pay’ stalled again. The battle to keep consumers means smaller packs of cookies and chips. Trump signs order to raise national park fees for foreign visitors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(Friday 07/07/25) Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passed… what does it mean? California’s film tax credit boost was officially signed into law to lure back Hollywood jobs. Elon Musk claims he has launched a new party, will it work? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(Friday 07/07/25) Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Texas braces for more rain as death toll mounts to at least 82 with dozens missing. Trump signs disaster declaration for Central Texas Floods. Elon Musk says ‘America Party’ formed after poll on X shows support. OC lifeguards rescue hundreds of swimmers on July 4th weekend due to dangerous rip currents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(Friday 07/04/25) Neil Saavedra fills in while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. What is your states most popular food fo the 4th of July? Independence Day drone shows will light up skies in dozens of cities this year. The Fork Reporter takes listener calls on a special editon4th of July BBQ foodie Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(Friday 07/04/25) Los Angeles to halt ‘disaster tourism’ buses in Palisades fire zone. The new honeymoon: Romance, adventure, and… your mom. Teens found guilty of bullying could lose their drivers license. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(Friday 07/04/25) Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra who hosts Handel on the News while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. Trump takes ‘Big, Beautiful Bill; victory lap in Iowa: 5 Takeaways. Central California wildfire scorches 53,000 acres; now the largest in 2025. Russia launches record number of drones at Ukraine after latest Trump-Putin phone call. Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested in Studio City and will be deported, federal officials say. RIP Michael Madsen. See ...
(July 03, 2025) Neil Saavedra fills in while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. A classic childhood pastime is fading. The origin of the $80 popcorn bucket. Scientists define six traits that make a person ‘cool.’ Inside the Los Angeles Zoo’s messy $50MIL breakup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(July 03, 2025) Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra who hosts Handel on the News while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. House GOP holdouts fall in line, paving the way for final passage of Trump tax bill. Diddy denied bail at hearing, to remain in jail after verdict. Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw reaches 3,000 strikeout milestone. Girl who went overboard on Disney Dream cruise fell ‘backward through a porthole.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
(July 03, 2025) Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra who hosts Handel on the News while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. House GOP holdouts fall in line, paving the way for final passage of Trump tax bill. Diddy denied bail at hearing, to remain in jail after verdict. Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw reaches 3,000 strikeout milestone. Girl who went overboard on Disney Dream cruise fell ‘backward through a porthole.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
(July 02, 2025) Elon Musk vows to start a new political party after Trump feud… could it actually happen? 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 top-5 common medical emergencies on July 4th, children and home medication emergencies, and preventing at-home medication mistakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
(July 02, 2025) Senate passes Trump’s tax bill, sending it to House for final passage. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs jury reaches verdicts on sex trafficking and prostitution, and racketeering.These new laws went into effect yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(July 02, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Senate passes Trump’s tax bill, sending it to House for final passage. Bass says Trump is waging ‘an all-out assault’ against Los Angeles. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs jury reaches verdicts on sex trafficking and prostitution, deliberating racketeering. Israel agrees to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, Trump says. AI cameras will begin ticketing bus lane violators in 2 more L.A. County cities. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
(July 01,2025) The Vatican launches American-style campaign to help erase a $58MIL deficit. Dying honeybees are threatening California’s economy… can Central Valley lawmakers save them? Amazon is on the cusp of using more robots than humans in its warehouses. Business is booming for Brazil’s four-legged pet detectives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(July 01,2025) Trump administration sues Mayor Karen Bass, L.A. City Council over sanctuary policy. California rolls back its landmark environmental law. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike speaks on all the tech stuff in the Republican bill and shares an update on Trump’s smartphones. Trump will visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(July 01,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Vote-a-rama: Senate marathon voting session on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ stretches into the morning. Elon Musk promises to fund campaigns against republicans who vote for Trump’s tax bill. Diddy trial update: Jury begins deliberating in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial. Bryan Kohberger agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student killings. Man shot Idaho firefighters after they asked him to move...
(June 30,2025) Inside ‘Operation Narnia,’ the daring attack Israel feared it couldn’t pull off. Is your brain aging faster than you? New tools offer ways to measure and improve cognitive health. The Vatican launches American-style fundraising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(June 30,2025) Senate to begin voting on policy bill, as GOP grasps for support. Survey shows that more people have negative views on tipping. What states are tipping the most and the least? Can Central Valley lawmakers save them? That chatbot may be telling you just what you want to hear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(June 30,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trumps’s sweeping tax-cut, spending bill clears first US Senate hurdle. Russia launches the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says. Sen. Thomas Tillis announces he’s not seeking reelection, a day after voting against Trump’s agenda bill. Two firefighters killed in Isaho in ambush, suspect dead, sheriff says. Trump says there is a buyer for TikTok that he’ll reveal in ‘about 2 weeks.’ See omnystudi...
