Bill Handel on Demand

(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.

(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. 

(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.

(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.

(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.'

(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.'

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.'

(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 vehicle, sheriff says.

(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.

(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.

(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.'

(Friday 06/27/25)IT'S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Olive Garden releasing three new products that are inedible, the great round divided serving tray at Aldi, Sonics new pickle flavored meal, and the new Dollar Tree iced coffee people are raving about. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.'

(Friday 06/27/25)Supreme Court to issue rulings today on birthright citizenship, porn sites, and more. Malaysia will stop taking U.S. plastic waste… What will California do? I have incontinence... how to avoid accidents when you leave home. Trump bans ‘negative' signage at national park, asks visitors to report unpatriotic text.

(Friday 06/27/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on birthright citizenship and five other cases on term's final day. US, China formalize deal on rare Earth shipments in trade breakthrough. House GOP holdouts threaten revolt over Trump and Senate's tax bill. Supreme Court blocked Planned Parenthood from suing South Carolina over Medicaid funding. Trump threatens CNN and New York Times with lawsuits over misleading Iran reports.

(June 26, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about the housing market softening, the new MVNO cell services springing up, and credit scores tanking due to student loans. In landmark decision, judge rules California FAIR plan's smoke-damage policy is illegal. The host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' joins Bill to talk about Brad Pitt's new F1 movie set to make over $100MIL this weekend.  

(June 26, 2025)The White House moves to limit classified info sharing with Congress after Iran strikes leak. What it's like for B-2 bomber pilots on an attack mission. Inside the complex petty prenups of the super-wealthy. Trump administration to end protections for 58MIL acres of national forest.

(June 26, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. CIA says intel show Iran's nuclear program ‘severely damaged' by Trump strikes. In a win for Trump, NATO agrees to big increase in military spending. Los Angeles Public Protective League calls for resignation of Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez over ‘cholos' post. Iran's Supreme Leader makes first public statement since ceasefire declared in Israel-Iran war.

(June 25, 2025)The global artificial intelligence divide. Trump administration to end protection for 58 million acres of national forests. 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 Ozempic penis, a chemical in acne medication regenerating limbs, Parkinsons diagnosis being wrong, and what blood test can say about your aging.

(June 25, 2025)Newsom and Democrats announce $321BIL California deal. Newsom vs Trump: Judge orders Los Angeles troops deployment records handed over. How the United States helped create Iran's nuclear program. Community college scams rise in California: 1MIL fake applicants.

(June 25, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by months, repost says. Palm Springs bomb accomplice suspect dies in federal custody. Newsom vs Trump: Judge orders L.A. troop deployment records handed over. Community groups call for an eviction moratorium amid immigration raids across Los Angeles.

(June 24,2025)KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Rich talks about Samsung's next foldables, iHeartRadio now available on Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, Google Earth turns 20, and Tesla's Robotaxi service has launched in Austin.How many times is too many to flake on someone? $30 minimum wage has Los Angeles hotel owners in revolt.

(June 24,2025)Aboard Marine One, a phone call and decision to strike Iran. Straight of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor? ‘Who are these people?' Masked immigration agents sow fear in L.A., vex local police. How has food this bad survived the American market for so long?

(June 24,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran & Israel reach ceasefire agreement. No casualties reported after Iran missile attack on U.S. base in Qatar. NATO leaders gather for historic summit with unity on the line. California ranks among top states for lung health, new study shows. Supreme Court allows Trump administration to deport illegal migrants to ‘third countries.'

(June 23,2025)All the Hollywood action is happening everywhere but Hollywood.. Millions of resumes never make it past the bots… one man is trying to find out why.Should irresponsible hikers be forced to pay for their rescue? This sheriff says yes.

(June 23,2025)KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker joins the show to discuss what is next for the US after the airstrikes on Iran. Critics dispute legality of Trump's Iran strikes.‘Killer bees' spreading across the US have trail of death and terror.

(June 23,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran says US ‘must receive a response' after strikes on nuclear facilities. Democrats say they were left in dark about plans for US strikes on Iran. NATO leaders gather Tuesday for what could be a historic summit. L.A Sheriff's officials delete tweet calling Iranians ‘victims' of ‘bombings.' Oil futures syrge following US strikes on Iran.

9th Circuit Court sides with Trump on LA troop deployment. Trump needs two weeks to make a decision about joining the Israel-Iran War (How decisive!). Federal agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium. ICE flights out of LA have more than doubled. Marijuana dramatically increases the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke.

7a - 9th Circuit Court sides with Trump Admin on LA troop deployment.7:20a - Democratic Party slides into irrelevence7:30a - Inside of the Bezos "Super-Wedding."7:50a - Americans are dise-hustling like we're in a recession.

8a - Neil talks about the latest food news: Walmart recalls chicken, best hot dog buns, and new Costco Mac and cheese!!!8:30 - Ask Handel Anything! 

(June 19, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about Costco executive members getting better perks, depreciation of cars, crypto & NFT ETFs, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve. DEI backlash has changed how companies observe Juneteenth. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' joins the program to discuss the emerging trend of banning cell phones at concerts.

(June 19, 2025The U.S. could use ‘bunker buster' bombs in Iran. Here's what to know about them. The U.S and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning far beyond Israel's strikes on Tehran. A computer wrote my mother's obituary.

(June 19, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Lakers selling majority ownership of franchise to Dodgers owner. Israel vows to intensify attacks after Iranian missile hits hospital. Democrats raise war powers concerns as Trump mulls Iran strike. New US visa rules will force foreign students to unlock social media profiles. Jury finds Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder in Boston police boyfriend's death.

(Thursday 06/18/25)Conflicts of interest like we've never seen before in the White House. Inside the Trump merchandise empire. 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 latest viral trend of taping your mouth shut when you sleep, a measles outbreak In Long Beach, and the new Covid sub variant ‘Razor Blade' throat.

(Thursday 06/12/25)‘Occupation' or ‘Rebellion': The 9th Circuit heard arguments about National Guard in LA. For the first time in 50 years, more people may leave the U.S than arrive – what that means economically. Young graduates are facing an employment crisis. The ‘American Dream'… yeah… not so much.

(Thursday 06/18/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Trump administration to activate 2,000 additional troops to Los Angeles. Bass lifts DTLA curfew as protests over immigration raids have slowed. Mel Gibson urges Angelenos to oust Gavin Newsom. Karen Bass. Thousands flee Tehran, source says Trump's options include joining Israel in strikes. US reverses guidance pausing ICE raids on farms, hotels and restaurants

(June 17,2025)Big changes are coming to Disneyland: ‘Monsters' is out, ‘Avatar' is in. Disney rides have come and gone. Faced with paying hundreds of sex abuse claims, LAUSD authorizes up to $500MIL in bonds.

(June 17,2025)NASA Astronaut and Space Force Guardian Col. Nick Hague joins Bill in studio to talk about his 6 month mission at the International Space Station. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Mike talks about  the Trump phone plan.

(June 17,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Downtown Los Angeles curfew scaled back as anti-ICE protests ease. The proposed bill would ban ICE agents, law enforcement from wearing masks in California. Senate finance unveils committee's portion of GOP megabill. Trump urges everyone in Tehran to evacuate ‘before it is too late.'