Handel 45-Minute Morning Show

President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy are set to meet today as financial markets brace for a possible June 1st Government default. Hollywood is referring to the WGA Strike as "The Netflix Strike" - but why? And KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro returns for 'Tech Tuesday'! Google IO is happening tomorrow (what is that?), Twitter is planning on doing some housekeeping, and Apple recently launched a bunch of games to play as part of their Apple Arcade.

Handel pulls back the curtain on America to explore the damage that assault weapons have caused across the nation over the years, and how the U.S. stacks up against other countries. Aviation Expert Jay Ratliff joins the show to talk about President Biden's proposal to have airlines cover passenger expenses if their flights were canceled. And Wayne Resnick is back, as is Monday tradition, for 'Do They Have A Case?' Wayne presents Handel with couple of cases where the outcomes have been determined already, but remain undisclosed to Bill. Handel then applies his legal expertise and knowledge in attempt to predict which direction the court went in the case.

Among other topics, Handel speaks with Sports Broadcasting Legend Fred Roggin regarding the NFL being under investigation in California and New York for race and gender discrimination. Then, the Coronation of King Charles is slated for this weekend. It will have kitschy souvenirs that are expected to top $300 million in sales! Also, Handel shares a personal story of his about the last time there was a Royal Coronation. And Neil Saavedra is back for 'Foodie Friday', and today it's a Cinco de Mayo Edition! According to chefs, what's the best store-bought salsa? Also, when should you use corn tortillas and when is it better to use flour tortillas? Neil's got you covered.

The Menendez Brothers, citing their new documentary on Peacock, say there's enough evidence for them to be freed from prison and have filed a petition for their release. KFI Anchor, Host and Business Expert Jason Middleton joins the show for MACRO! The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates again - what does that mean if you're in the market for a new home? Fewer and fewer people in Southern California are seeing pay raises. And what makes inflation so...sticky? And Mo Kelly is back for Musings with Mo. He and Handel talk about the Writers Strike that's shutting down Hollywood and the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame.

There's talk of a possible debt-default - how might it affect you? Handel lists five ways it could. Then, a look at the next front in the GOP's War on Women: No-Fault Divorce. And Dr. Dung Trinh is the Chief Medical Officer at The Healthy Brain Clinic. He joins The Bill Handel Show to talk about Dementia, and how diagnoses have doubled in the last decade in Orange County. Additionally, Michael J. Fox talks about Parkinsons and mortality - Dr. Trinh contributes to Fox's message.

Hollywood writers are now officially on strike after negotiations for streaming pay fell short. KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro is back for 'Tech Tuesday'! Apple's first "rapid response" software update has hit the iPhone, Amazon is discontinuing a product they had high hopes for, and the Oneplus Pad is actually a decent alternative to the iPad, but you should wait to buy it. And Dean Sharp returns from his vacation for Handel and The House Whisperer. Dean gives tips on why "design matters most," getting on the same page with your partner and the importance of time when preparing for a big project.

KFI Anchor, Host and Business Expert Jason Middleton accompanies Bill Handel to talk about First Republic Bank being seized and sold to JP Morgan in the second-largest U.S. bank failure. Border detention facilities have reached capacity as the Department of Homeland Security continues to prepare for the end of Title 42. And then Wayne Resnick is back for another edition of 'Do They Have A Case?' Wayne presents Bill with a couple of cases where the outcomes have already been determined, but remain undisclosed to Handel. He then applies his legal expertise and knowledge to predict which way the court went in their decision.

Despite all of the rain, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is hoping to prevent a disaster as L.A.'s water lifeline is in jeopardy. Handel remembers the late Jerry Springer, who passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. And Neil Saavedra returns for 'Foodie Friday!' To salt or not to salt? And the age-old question of whether or not your butter should be refrigerated.

As the United States is on the verge of a fisfcal crisis, the House passed a GOP debt ceiling bill to increase the debt ceiling. Then, Jason Middleton is back for MACRO! The banking crisis may have set the stage for an IPO comeback, new home sales have risen for the 4th month in a row, GM is set to discontinue production of its popular EV and speaking of EV's, electriv vehicle sales are booming in California. And Mo Kelly comes on for Musings with Mo! He and Bill talk about the Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon firings and reflect on the life of Harry Belafonte, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 96.

California Democrats have said no to Alexandra's Law, a bill that would deliver harsher penalties for fentanyl dealers. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer joins the show to talk about the Crime Victims Event where people rallied against an OC judge and lawmakers. While a 4.0 student was able to beat all the odds, they still find themselves being unable to afford a UC Campus tuition. And Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the ER at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo comes on for some Medical News! Students are abusing the ADHD medication adderall in schools, there's a new sympton that a COVID variant may be causing, and even if you don't have allergies, this season will be miserable for you.

President Biden has announced his re-election campaign for the 2024 Presidential Election, pledging to "finish the job." Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon were both fired yesterday after allegations surfaced against both of them, respectively. And KFI's own Rich DeMuro is back for Tech Tuesday! Rich warns of A.I. voice scams, talks about Tesla battery life in their best models and shares information on the new Ring Car Cam.

California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to treat the mentally ill will move forward after the California Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit challenging it. Title 42 is set to end on May 11th; What does it mean when it comes to immigration, and will President Biden do anything about it? And now that marijuana has been largely legalized around the nation, can California employees be fired for testing positive for THC? Handel examines the issue and highlights the rights you have and should know.

Actor Alec Baldwin has been cleared of the charges filed against him in the 'Rust' filming shooting, but how much damage has his image incurred? Then, with Summer right around the corner, many families plan to visit Disneyland, so how about some Handel History: Disneyland Edition? And Neil Saavedra returns for Foodie Friday! Gen Z and Millenials prefer MExican food over Italian, according to a study. And since Bill was talking about Disneyland earlier, and Neil is a big fan of the theme park, the two digress, per usual.

Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan has passed away at the age of 92 - we remember him. Mayor Karen Bass has released her first budget. Handel unpacks what was proposed, including more cops and more help for the homeless. Then, Jason Middleton is back for MACRO! Tesla has cut prices of its vehicles in the US for the sixth time this year ahead of its quarterly results. There's a Class-Action Lawsuit with Facebook that you can apply for to receive a portion of the payout. And speaking of Facebook, Meta has announced a wave of layoffs that are being implemented.

FOX News has reached a settlement with Dominion, agreeing to pay $787.5 million for spreading falsities surrounding the 2020 Presidential Election. Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old who was going to pick up his siblings, was shot by Andrew Lester after Ralph approached Lester's home by accident; Handel examines whether the "stand your ground" law can be justified if someone rings your doorbell. And it's the 30th Anniversary of the WACO, Texas massacre - have we been getting it all wrong?

Rod Pyle is back for some 'Cool Space News'! SpaceX is about to launch their Starship and the Space Force is looking into ways to refuel satellites while they're in orbit. Then, KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for 'Tech Tuesday'! Polestar's latest electric vehicles are shipping out without a rear windshield, some hateful tweets will get a new label and less visibility on Twitter, and people are starting to feel like they're spending too much on streaming services. Then, California is about to be hit by an aging population wave and many of them will be out on the roads...

The FOX News vs. Dominion trial has been delayed as it's assumed that the network is pushing for a settlement. Might an anit-immigrant bill turn Florida blue? It worked in California under Prop 187. And we asked ChatGPT some questions earlier this morning. Handel reveals those questions, ChatGPT's responses and gives an overall performance score at the end when it comes to accuracy.

A 21-year-old Air National Guardsman has been arrested and accused of leaking the top-secret documents from The Pentagon. Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the ER at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, is back for some Medical News! There was tuberculosis exposure at an Amazon facility and local school, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in Los Angeles, and the diet industry is terrified of Ozempic. Then, The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra comes on for the weekly edition of Foodie Friday, where he and Bill talk about the history of ice and the fact that no one is tipping the delivery people - what's up with that?!

An appeals court has ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone can remain temporarily available, but with restrictions. The judge in the Dominion case has appointed an outside attorney to investigate the situation, with opening statements slated to begin on Monday. And KFI Anchor, Business Expert and Host Jason Middleton is back for MACRO! Inflation is down, Tesla is no longer the best electric vehicle out there, Elon Musk is doing Elon Musk things and e-commerce is pumpin'!

President Biden is single-handedly transforming the auto industry after imposing the toughest emissions limit to date. Manhattan District Attorney Bragg is suing Jim Jordan over the probe into former President Donald Trump. And KFI's Steve Gregory joins the show to discuss LAPD Chief Moore reassuring those concerned that "most undercover investigations [remain] unimpacted by [the] photo leak" earlier this week.

Following a Federal Judge's ruling against the abortion pill mifepristone, California has begun stockpiling the drugs to protect those in need of it. Why is Satan suddenly so popular? And KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro is back for Tech Tuesday! The FBI is warning against the use of public phone chargers, saying they're a security risk. Bitcoin is up 50%. A robotaxi crash in San Francisco has piqued Rich's interest as they happen rarely but provide feedback to make the software better. And Dominos is letting its customers order pizza from the dashboard on your vehicle!

The United States knew about tainted pills coming from Mexican pharmacies killing Americans - why the kept quiet is unknown. Also, as inflation continues to plague Americans, many are moving their lives to Europe because it's more affordable. Then, Wayne Resnick is back, as is tradition on Mondays, for 'Do They Have A Case?' where he presents Bill with a couple of cases whose outcomes have been predetermined but are not disclosed. This then enables Handel to apply his legal expertise to predict which direction the court went in their ruling.

After two Black Democrats were expelled from the House in Tennessee for protesting in favor of gun control, the state is in turmoil. ChatGPT invented a sexual harassment scandal and then named a real law professor as the accused. Neil Saavedra is back for another edition of Foodie Friday! Chipotle is getting complaints over its spicy salsa and Costco has a new self-serving sample kiosk?!

Now that former President Donald Trump has been arraigned following his indictment, Handel examines how everything that has transpired will (or won't) impact the 2024 Presidential election. It's Passover today, so why not explore the world of kosher pet food? And KFI Anchor, Host and Business Expert Jason Middleton is back for an all-new segment of MACRO! Jason and Bill talk about Apple's layoffs, GM salaried workers taking a buyout in lieu of being laid off, and inflation finally slowing down? Perhaps, but unemployment is on the rise again.

Former President Donald Trump's indictment has been unsealed, so Handel examines what it means and how strong the case is against him. Then, Dr. Jim Keany returns for Medical News! Dr. Keany is the Co-Director of the ER at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo. He and Bill discuss some Spring diseases you should be aware of and how the worst town in England has the same life expectancy as the entire U.S. And Dean Sharp is back for Handel & The House Whisperer! Bill and Dean talk about birds, bees, pests and trees.

Former President Donald Trump is set to be arraigned today. Joel Larsgaard joins the show - Joel has a show every Sunday right here on KFI called 'How to Money' that airs 12-2pm. Today, he talks with Bill about electric vehicles and the SoCal housing market. And with artificial intelligence coming to the foreground on just about every front, get ready for the most recent job listing: The 'AI Whisperer'!

With former President Donald Trump's indictment, he's set to be arraigned tomorrow in New York. Handel examines how, if released, Trump's mugshot could be the most defining image of the 21st century. Evan Gershkovich's arrest marks a new era of hostage diplomacy, as bogus or politicized charges are now being used to gain leverage in Washington by other nations. And Wayne Resnick is back for Do They Have A Case! Wayne presents Bill with a couple of cases where the outcomes have been determined, but remain undisclosed in order to enable Handel to apply his legal expertise and predict which way the court went.

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by the Manhattan DA in the bribery scandal involving porn actress Stormy Daniels. Mark Ridley-Thomas has been found guilty of bribery and fraud involving benefits for his son in exchange for lucrative county contracts. And Neil Saavedra is back on for 'Foodie Friday'! iHop is bringing back a popular food item and its largest menu overhaul to date, baseball is back and there's a ton of new food options at stadiums, Cup Noodles has a new, strange product, and Pop Tarts have announced a new flavor with a sweater to match!

California District Attorney George Gascon announced today that charges have been filed against the CHP Officers and nurse who were involved in the death of a motorist just a little over a month before the death of George Floyd, and the similarities in the events that transpired are shocking. Jason Middleton joins the show for an all-new edition of MACRO. Three hundred million jobs are at risk as artificial intelligence continues to grow in popularity and capability. Then, a look at eggs and the exponential profits the industry has experienced during these inflated cost times. Mo Kelly returns for Musings with Mo! He and Bill talk about how young moviegoers are more likely to pay more for good seats (and concessions), and Jeremy Renner's first interview post-accident with Diane Sawyer.

Colleges are struggling with enrollments as they continue to slide, but California's UC systems might have a solution. As catalytic converter theft continues, Prius drivers are feeling the pain the most as parts replacements could take months. And Dean Sharp is back for Handel & The House Whisperer. Today, the two are talking aboutj wood decks and patio furniture because what better to talk about on a rainy day in SoCal?!

A shooter in Nashville who killed 6 had maps drawn and had done surveillance on the school prior to acting on their plans. Three students aged 9 years old and three adults, one of whom was a top school official, were killed at Covenant Elementary School, according to the police. KFI's tech reporter Rich DeMuro is back for 'Tech Tuesday'! He and Handel talk about big changes coming to Twitter and Uber Eats cracking down on too many virtual brands being made available to its customers.

Now that a tentative agrreement has been reached between the LAUSD and the Unions, Handel breaks down what the settlement actually means. You won't believe the cost of 'affordable housing' in Los Angeles. And Wayne Resnick is back for 'Do They Have A Case?' He presents Handel with a couple of situations that were brought to the court, and Bill determines whether the case is legitimate and if so, which direction the court went with their outcome.

From LAUS to fast food workers, everyone is demanding higher wages and benefits. KFI News Reporter and 'Unsolved' host Steve Gregory joins The Bill Handel Show to talk about how the LAPD Union has filed a complaint against the Chief over a database leak. Murders against homeless in Los Angeles are way up. And Steve gives an 'Unsolved' preview as this week's episode is the season finale! Neil Saavedra is back for Foodie Friday. There's a lawsuit that's accusing Buffalo Wild Wings of serving boneless wings that aren't wings, Neil shares his experience at the Disney Food & Wine Festival, and 2 restaurants in LA have been added to the Michelin star guide.

KFI News Reporter Blake Troli reports live from Montebello, CA. where a tornado destroyed structures yesterday. KFI Anchor, Host and Business Expert Jason Middleton joins the show for Business Time! The Fed increased interest rates by a quarter of a percent, a look at the banking situation, layoffs in big tech and there's quite a bit of artificial intelligence news out there... Mo Kelly is back for Musings with Mo. He and Bill talk about celebrities getting nailed for promoting Cryto without disclosing their promotions as advertisements. Also, music lovers are complaining about ticket prices, and they're finding a solution to the expense.

In what is the second day of the LAUSD strike, Handel examines where each side stands in negotiations and whether or not the union is being unreasonable. Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo joins the show for some Medical News! There's a fungus among us, the DEA has issued a public safety warning against 'tranq', and vaccine makers are preparing a bird flu vaccine for humans as a precautionary measure - should we be concerned? Then, Dean Sharp comes on for Handel & The House Whisperer where he and Bill talk about Spring Cleaning and maintenance around your home.

KFI News Reporter Kris Adler is live at the LAUSD picket lines where faculty and workers have gone on strike, forcing school closures across the Southland. Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for Tech Tuesday! Certain deepfake videos have been banned on TikTok, and artificial intelligence will disrupt a lot of jobs in the United States and potentially around the world! And KFI News Reporter Blake Troli reports live from the San Bernardino Mountains where the community is bracing for more snow.

Teachers and faculty around the Los Angeles School District are expected to go on strike tomorrow, threatening school closures all around the County. Former President Donald Trump is anticipating his arrest as early as tomorrow in the Michael Cohen / Stormy Daniels hush money scandal. And Wayne Resnick comes on for 'Do They Have A Case?' where he presents Bill with a couple of pre-determined cases, but the outcomes remain unmentioned in order to enable Handel to apply his legal expertise and predict which way the court went.

Workers and Teachers within the Los Angeles Unified School District have been green-lit to strike next Tuesday - what it means and how it will impact schools around the county and beyond. KFI Anchor, Host and Business Expert Jason Middleton comes on for Business Time as he and BIll unpack everything happening on Wall Street and with the bank closures. And Mo Kelly joins the show for Musings with Mo! USC is opening a campus in Washington, D.C. and radio personality Tavis Smiley is under some fire.

There's a bill that would force California schools to inform the parents if their child is transgender and they're unaware. The Department of Transportation has sent legislation to Congress to ban family seating fees on flights; iHeartRadio's Aviation Expert Jay Ratliff joins the show to talk about it further with Bill. And Dean Sharp is back for an all-new edition of Handel & The House Whisperer! He and Bill talk about outdoor patios and BBQ's because what better time than when you're stuck inside during a storm to think about how you'll be spending your time outside once you can?

Wayne Resnick is in for Bill Handel. California legislature has killed crime bills - Wayne explains. KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro comes on for 'Tech Tuesday'! Apple has launched a new color of the iPhone for spring and also unveiled a new feature for those looking to buy their iPhone's online. Americans don't get enough sleep according to your Apple Watch. And Samsung's moon photos might be too good to be true. And Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the ER at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo joins the show for some Medical News. It's Colon Cancer Awareness Month and more young people are getting colorectal cancer; doctors can't seem to figure out why. Also, he and Wayne talk about drug-resistant shigella. And vasectomies are even safer than reported!

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. ABC's Entertainment Reporter Jason Nathanson joins the show to reflect on last night's 95th Academy Awards. Surge pricing is starting to become a thing - how it might affect you and your wallet. And a look at the banking crisis, as Wayne evaluates the impact of the recent collapse and how Wall Street is bracing for more.

With another storm heading for Southern California, mountain communities are bracing for more issues. KFI's reporter Corbin Carson joins the show to highlight a lawsuit in Huntington Beach regarding affordable housing for its homeless. And there was a crazy high-speed pursuit last night - KFI's Steve Gregory has all of the information and also previews an all-new episode of 'Unsolved', airing tomorrow night at 7PM PST right here on KFI.