Bill Handel on Demand

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.'

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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 mutation appears in dairy cows.

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.

(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.

(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.

(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.  

(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.

(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.

(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. 

(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?

(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

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.'

(Friday 03/07/25)Court-ordered audits finds major flaws in L.A's homeless services. Looking for a ‘gently used' car in 2025? Good luck. The age of anti-woke overreach. US butterfly population down 22% in 2 decades, report finds.

(Friday 03/07/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US expands exemptions to Canada and Mexico tariffs. ‘Major powers should not bully the weak', China foreign minister says. Trump preparing to sign order to dismantle Education Department. Gavin Newsom opposes trans-athletes in women's sports. Trump administration ordered to pay debts to USAID partners by Monday. South Carolina man Brad Sigmon is set to become the first murderer executed by firing squad in 15 years.  

(March 06, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss the tariffs  leading to 'doom spending.', student loan borrowers aren't doing so hot right now as the SAVE Plan has been in legal limbo, and we're getting an affordability czar. Justice Department launches probe into antisemitism allegations at UC. Looking for a ‘gently used' car in 2025? Good luck with that!

(March 06, 2025)Meltdowns, nightmares and regressions: The L.A. fires are taking a traumatic toll on kids. A pair of rulings have exposed deep divisions on the Supreme Court. Buy yourself a golden passport! Citizenship at this beautiful island can be purchased.401k hardship hits record high: Foreclosures, home repairs drive Americans to tap into retirement savings.

(March 06, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump issues ‘last warning' to Hamas to release all hostages in Gaza, as US holds direct talks with Hamas. L.A County sues Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire. Europe's leaders are meeting for another crucial Ukraine summit. Can they seize momentum back from Trump? Federal judge blocks funding cuts to medical research. CDC rescinds termination notice, calls about 180 fired employees back. Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from Mexico, Canada tariffs.

A nuclear power revival brings back an old problem: What to do with the waste. Trump says tariffs will stop when opioid deaths fall. 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 different styles of... death. 

(March 05, 2025)Takeaways from Trump's speech to Congress. Fact checking “billions of dollars in fraud.” Trump mentioned Greenland last night… Greenland has the makings of a mining boom.

(March 05, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Democrat removed from House chamber after disrupting Trump's speech to Congress. Former Fire Chief Kritin Crowley loses her bid to ger her job back. Trump says Zelenskyy wants peace and is ready to accept minerals deal. US aviation safety ‘no longer the gold standard,' according to statements at House hearing. Egypt's Gaza plan excludes Hamas from future governance.

(March 04,2025)KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Rich talks about Google's New Privacy Tool, Solar-Powered Laptop, and the newly announced Crypto Reserve. A Fyre Festival sequel? What could go wrong? Gen Z men are turning to the kitchen instead of college. They can make $170,000 without the burden of a student loan.

(March 04,2025)China puts tariffs on U.S farm goods, blacklists American companies. Trump's first address of his second term to joint session of Congress. Fired LAFD Chief will appeal to LA City Council today. Karen Bass received weather warnings before she flew to Ghana. Jeff Bezos taking criticism for pushing Washington Post to promote ‘personal liberties and free markets.'

(March 04,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday. China and Canada immediately retaliate against US tariffs. Trump's first address of his second term to joint session of Congress. US pauses military aid to Ukraine, says White House. Aides to Karen Bass received weather warnings before she flew to Ghana. ‘Gladiator fights' between minors at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall.

(March 03, 2025)Home-selling season starts after L.A wildfires… and there is demand. Dead athletes, empty sands: Why are we paying billions to keep this sport alive? Changing tastes, cheap imports and looming Canadian boycott. A perfect storm' for California's wine industry.

(March 03, 2025)Republicans in lockstep in criticism of Zelenskyy. Jeff Bezos overhauls Washington Post opinion section, says it will focus on 'personal liberties and free markets.' Trump administration targets California law regarding Bird Flu. Facing early-onset Alzheimers, she fought for the right to plan her own death.

(March 03, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Russia-Ukraine War: UK pledges export financing for Ukraine's air defense. GOP Speaker Mike Johnson blasts Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Israel halts all aid to Gaza as ceasefire falters. Who won Oscars for 2025? Elon mUsk on Joe Rogan calls Social Security a Ponzi scheme.

IT'S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Subway bringing back $6.99 any footlongs, $1 egg McMuffins, Jack in the Box's Lucky Mint Trio, and Wendy's Frosty mix-ins. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.'

ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan joins the show to speak on Gene Hackman and his wife's death now deemed “suspicious.” Here's the latest. Mass firings at NOAA ignites fury. Scientists worldwide worry there will be immediate harm to Americans. How Elon Musk is disrupting the traditional federal bureaucracy. 

(Friday 02/28/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra joins Bill for Handel on the News. Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal. President Trump on calling Zelenskyy a dictator: ‘Did I Say that?' Actor Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home Wednesday under ‘suspicious' circumstances… here's what we know. NOAA fires about 800 employees, with more possible Friday. Fake ICE agents target Calif. Businesses for social media, police say. Meta apologizes for error that flooded istagram with violent content.

Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss a new report highlighting some of the worst places to go when you need a loan, DOGE's potential dividend, and why being a ‘loyal' traveler doesn't mean you're saving. President Trump's supporters among those losing U.S. jobs. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' on KFI joins the show to talk about what you need to know about this weekend's Oscars, from presenters to performers.

(February 27, 2025)ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan joins the show to talk about famous Oscar winning actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead in their home. US Supreme Court likely to back straight woman in ‘reverse discrimination' case.  Killing 166 million birds hasn't ended the Bird Flu crisis… is there a better way? Trump administration targets bird flu and California law.

(February 27, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife found dead at home in New Mexico. First Measles death in Texas in ongoing outbreak was a child. California legislators propose bills to expand film tax credit program. Pentagon plans to remove transgender service member under new policy. Jeff Bezos announces a significant shift' coming to the Washington Post.

(February 26, 2025)Why do women live longer than men? Amid budget chaos, more than 700 national park employees take buyout.  L.A County Supervisors vote 5 to 0 to let Calabasas landfill accept more fire debris.

(February 26, 2025)ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the program to discuss the White House saying it ‘will determine' which news outlets cover President Trump. Bosses won't need a ‘what did you do' email… they're already tracking you. 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 why people don't trust doctors as much, Measles outbreak, and yogurt and colon cancer.

(February 26, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Johnson and Trump pull off surprising win to advance GOP agenda after vote whiplash in the House. The White House says it ‘will determine' which news outlets cover Trump, rotating traditional ones. Deputy among 18 indicted in Los Angeles County jail drug smuggling operation. White House says Amy Gleason is the acting administrator for Musk's DOGE program. Southwest plane lands safely in Chicago after close call with jet that went on runway without authorization.

(February 25,2025)ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Mike talks about Apple's $5BIL investment and Amazon prepping for a BIG Alexa refresh. What to know about Dan Bongino, the new FBI Deputy Director. How Sean Riley turned ‘Dude Wipes' into a $200MIL business

(February 25,2025)Mayor Bass is getting criticism for ‘misrepresenting the facts' in the firing of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley. Trump, Putin, and the 3-year Ukrainian war. Newsom launches digital democracy tool called ‘Engaged California' describing it as ‘a townhall for the modern day.' Save the postal service.

(February 25,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes. FBI agents express shock and dismay over naming of right-wing podcaster to No. 2 post. DOGE will use AI to assess the responses of federal workers who were told to justify their jobs via email. U.S to hit Chinese ships with hefty port fees.