KFI Featured Segments

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about an international McDonald’s favorite finally coming to the US, a new way to enjoy veggies, and Trader Joe's $2 snack is back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with certified health coach Hunter Stoler about high prices of groceries and how to make the most of your dollars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the CEO of InsureMyTrip Suzanne Morrow about what travelers from California should know about Mexico travel disruptions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 nearsightedness having surged to near-epidemic levels, pulmonary embolisms, and early signs of heart attacks for women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with Media and Website Manager for Friends of Big Bear Valley Jenny Voisard about Jackie and Shadow having a new egg in the nest and Save Moon Camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about a new weather app you’ll want to have, the latest out of Samsung, and Nearby glasses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Samsung unveiling its new Galaxy phones, Wispr Flow launching on Android, and “jackpotting” attacks are back in the news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the founder of Lady Freethinker Nina Jackal about the rise of pet abandonment in Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winter Olympics in Milan wrapped up with a huge win for the US Men’s Hockey team, who took home gold against Canada in sudden-death overtime. Lou takes issue with how he thinks many Europeans do not sleep beneath the top sheet, meaning their bodies touch the top blanket. Meanwhile, travelers are advised to steer clear of Mexico tourist destination Puerto Vallarta as the cartels have taken over and turned it into a warzone. TSA announced that pre-check and global entry for travelers were set for suspension amid the partial government shutdown — but backtracked on that announcement the same day.  More than 3.4 million pounds of chicken fried rice is being recalled by Trader Joe’s after customers found pieces of glass in the frozen meals. #WinterOlympics #mensicehockey #Olympics #goldmedal #Olympicmedaltally #PuertoVallarta #Mexicocartels #TSA #TSAprecheck #governmentshutdown #governmententry #TraderJoes #chickenfriedricerecall #TraderJoesrecallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump doesn’t have the power to impose a global tariff of 15% that aims to bring back manufacturing to US shores. A lawsuit brought by California Gov. Gavin Newsom certainly doesn't help. Lou is opposed to crap flooding our marketplace and undermining American manufacturing, thus destroying the fabric of our society when US jobs are shipped overseas. Lou plays listener Talkbacks — and the listeners are split regarding American manufacturing and whether it boosts the economy and bolsters the cost of living. Decades ago, it was the fault of both Republicans and Democrats working across the aisle and in cahoots to change trade law to send labor overseas. In 1972, two engineers from Westinghouse designed and built a kitchen appliance that went on to become the most famous appliance in its genre. And that appliance was Mr. Coffee Coffee Maker. #DonaldTrump #Trumptariffs #GavinNewsom #manufacturing #regulations #Republican s #Democrats #supremecourtruling #Americanmanufacturing #freetrade #Westinghouse #appliances #MrCoffee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about the best produce to buy to shrink grocery spending, how to celebrate the Lunar New Year with food, and the Lenton season bringing out fish sandwiches out in full force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about the best from the International Builders Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show talking about prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi crushing it during the Super Bowl, 401ks being culturally relevant and cool, and the most fuel-efficient cars according to USA Today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#Parenting with expert Justin Worsham, who joins to talk about why being the "fun parent" full time backfires and a Swiss study tracking 1,500 teens that found parent-child conflict peaks at age 13.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 intermittent fasting, sex drive and testosterone, AI stethoscopes, and Norovirus at the Winter Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about TikTok Local, Wuffy the Robot Dog, private search engines, and a preview into Apple’s upcoming March event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For #TrueCrimeTuesday, breaking news on the glove DNA in the Guthrie case and the latest on the ransom note writer, plus the Netflix trending show about Lucy Letby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich speaks on search engines that don’t track you, why tiny digital cameras are trending, the app of the day: Splitwide, and QR code safety tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The extraterrestrial talk heats up as Barack Obama clarifies he’s seen “no evidence” of aliens—despite sparking buzz with earlier comments—while Eileen Gonzalez reveals her ex-husband once swore he was abducted. Mark dives into listener talkbacks on alien encounters and the eyebrow-raising reason the Olympic Village ran out of condoms in just three days at the Olympic Games. Plus, a crossover with George Noory brings late-night cosmic vibes, and surfers turn heroes after rescuing a family from a capsized boat off the coast of Santa Cruz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mark Thompson Show honors the life and legacy of Robert Duvall, the intense and iconic screen legend, as news breaks of his passing at 95. News anchor Eileen Gonzalez shares a heartfelt personal story from a 2002 Austin premiere during her days as an entertainment reporter, offering a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the celebrated actor. Plus, two American moms in their 40s stun the world with gold and bronze in Olympic bobsled action, a surprising look at where many Olympians actually keep their medals, and a major development in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case as authorities clear the Guthrie family as suspects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark reunites with The Foosh and news anchor Eileen Gonzalez. Thompson shares his trip to the premiere of Amadeus at the Pasadena Playhouse for a night of theatrical brilliance. Oscar-nominated songwriting legend Diane Warren joins the conversation to talk about her powerful original song “Dear Me,” performed by Kesha for the Grammy-nominated documentary Diane Warren: Relentless. Plus, the first wave of a weeklong storm drenches Southern California with snow expected in Mammoth Lakes and Lake Tahoe, and the Olympic Games face controversy as a cheating scandal shakes the curling competition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allison Howell, CEO of Hogan. Research from Hogan Assessments, whose work helps organizations around the world understand how people think, behave, and interact under real-world pressure, sheds light on what truly determines the success of a romantic relationship. It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saadia Khan is talking about Belong on Your Own Terms, a mental health tool specifically designed for immigrant identity work—addressing what therapists often miss: the psychological cost of narrative erasure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- There's No Business Like Show Business and outside of Chris Merril and Michael Monk new show beginning Tuesday, we are covering Nicole Curtis, AI generating outrage, and some driving drama. PLUS college students are using phones DURING SEX? We're getting into it on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Chris Merrill is premiering Monks and Merrill this Tuesday at 12pm PT and we're taking your Talkbacks on what you want to hear on this new show. PLUS we are diving into Nancy Guthrie's mother, Epstein files update, and the latest with the Olympics. More government shutdowns are coming possibly and more on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Chris Merrill is premiering Monks and Merrill this Tuesday at 12pm PT and we're taking your Talkbacks on what you want to hear on this new show. SoCal is getting soaked, the globes are trotting with the NBA All Star Game, PLUS the law makers, the law breakers, and the times there ought to be a law. Chris is delving into encampment cleanups and Pokemon cards. PLUS so much more on KFIAM-640.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded by John and Jane Sungkamee, the husband-and-wife team behind the legendary Emporium Thai in Westwood which is built upon more than 26 years of cultural stewardship and culinary excellence. First opened in 2000, Emporium Thai has become one of Los Angeles’ most respected Thai institutions. John Sungkamee, Founder & CEO of Emporium Thai and the exciting new Emporium Thai Market, is a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and cultural steward whose career has been defined by honoring tradition while pushing Thai cuisine forward. They are celebrating 26 years this March and they are also participating in this year's Masters of Taste. Every dollar raised at the 2026 Masters of Taste event will benefit the work of Union Station Homeless Services (Union Station), a local organization successfully fighting to end homelessness. Over the last seven years, Masters of Taste has impressively raised over $3.5 Million, helping countless families and individuals find a secure and welcoming place to call home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Valentine's Day!! If you want to avoid the crowds and chaos, Neil has the perfect simple snacks you and your lover can make right at home. (even if your lover is you)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So sad about James Van Der Beek’s death this week at the age of 48 from colorectal cancer. He left behind a wife and six kids. A GoFundMe page was set up, and it’s doing really well, topping $2.5 million in two days. And now there’s blowback due to its success, with people calling the Van Der Beek widow to sell their mansion instead. But it turns out, Van Der Beek was paying for his own cancer treatment out of pocket. Shannon of Gary and Shannon fame thinks Merrill might be a serial killer. There’s no evidence to suggest otherwise. What was your favorite Super Bowl ad? Merrill most liked the ad for Ring doorbell cameras about the lost dog. But many felt that ad was kinda creepy – who wants our doorbells to join forces to spy on us and report us to the cloud? It’s an invasion of privacy! And yet, why hasn’t Ring found Nancy Guthrie? Now, another person has been detained in the Nancy Guthrie case, bringing it to three people detained this evening. A written statement is incoming. Forlorn and looking for love around Valentine’s Day? If anyone likes you around this time of year, unfortunately they’re likely a scammer. So be careful on those dating apps! Should Merrill do a nooner? He’s fleshing it out right now! Apparently, we’re not doing it enough. A sex therapist says we’re not having enough sex. Testosterone is plummeting and we’re all getting lonely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Karen Bass is in the literal hotseat. The fire after-action report is out, and she whitewashed it, altering and softening the report in a bid to suggest everything was under control during the disastrous LA wildfires of January 2025. She’s now denied the media’s access to her and the fire chief in a bid to control the narrative. The Monks & Merrill Show hits airwaves next week! How long do your hangovers last? Do you lose a day like so many of us? Merrill likes to go home and have what he calls a jigger, which usually involves a single malt of whisky. You think you’re living in a town that’s safe, but not if that town is... Culver City. Attorney General Pam Bondi thinks it’s one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in LA. Spoiler: It’s not. Listener Talkbacks largely disagree with AG Bondi’s summation of Culver City as dangerous. What’s with the darkness spreading in LA? Apparently organized crime is behind the streetlights being stripped of copper wire, so we’re getting a taskforce to speed up repairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Karen Bass is in the literal hotseat. The fire after-action report is out, and she whitewashed it, altering and softening the report in a bid to suggest everything was under control during the disastrous LA wildfires of January 2025. She’s now denied the media’s access to her and the fire chief in a bid to control the narrative. The Monks & Merrill Show hits airwaves next week! How long do your hangovers last? Do you lose a day like so many of us? Merrill likes to go home and have what he calls a jigger, which usually involves a single malt of whisky. You think you’re living in a town that’s safe, but not if that town is... Culver City. Attorney General Pam Bondi thinks it’s one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in LA. Spoiler: It’s not. Listener Talkbacks largely disagree with AG Bondi’s summation of Culver City as dangerous. What’s with the darkness spreading in LA? Apparently organized crime is behind the streetlights being stripped of copper wire, so we’re getting a taskforce to speed up repairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about new items at Wendy’s, the best jarred pasta, & Valentine’s Day desserts from Costco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about romancing your home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On his first day back at KFI, Chris Merrill shares behind-the-scenes stories from a promo photoshoot with Monks—complete with questionable poses—while diving into the headline-grabbing media shakeup involving Skydance Media and Warner Bros. Discovery and a massive financial clause tied to a potential takeover. Chris reacts to the death of James Van Der Beek after a battle with colorectal cancer, plays listener talkbacks, and chats with Mark Rahner about a video game project and adjusting to the new schedule. Plus, a cross with George Noory and a look at a landmark lawsuit accusing major social media companies of engineering addictive platforms for kidsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris fires up the talkbacks and responds to listeners while sharing his excitement—and slight terror—about teaming up with Monks. He breaks down the surge in short-term rental bookings ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what skyrocketing demand could mean for host cities. Chris also dives into what we know so far about the El Paso airspace shutdown, vents about a very specific pillow pet peeve, and unpacks a concerning safety report from Anthropic revealing potential misuse risks tied to its Claude AI models. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris teams up with Michael Monks as he unpacks his chaotic move back to Los Angeles, reflects on his long-running “work-lastionship” with the Foosh, and somehow finds time to tell an unforgettable outhouse story from his days in Michigan. The show also dives into the troubling second week of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, as investigators review home surveillance footage and possible evidence—while conspiracy theories swirl. Plus, the International Olympic Committee faces mounting pressure over Russian participation in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games after a Ukrainian skeleton athlete speaks out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In #TechTalk, they break down the doorbell footage recovery in the Nancy Guthrie case and Ring's wild rise from Shark Tank rejection to surveillance giant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Reddit’s list of the biggest Boomer complaints to McDonald’s McNugget “caviar” kits selling out in minutes, Lou Penrose dives into the strange and telling trends shaping today’s culture. He covers the apparent decline of Las Vegas strip clubs, the Orange County coffee shop shut down after 17 arrests for public nudity, and the lingering controversy around The Rolling Stones’ “Let’s Spend the Night Together.” Plus, a crossover with George Noory and a look at how NBC’s combined broadcast and streaming windows are boosting Olympic viewership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou Penrose lays out his simple formula for government: create the right conditions for Americans to succeed—and ensure justice. With new jobs numbers showing Americans are back to work and U.S. jobs rebounding, Lou argues the country is rediscovering its economic footing, thanks in part to Trump’s tariffs. He takes on America’s disconnect from the real state of the economy, fields listener talkbacks, and makes the case for rebuilding domestic production—right down to why furniture just isn’t built like it used to be when it was proudly made in the USA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Lou Penrose dives into a fiery “Love Poll” revealing most Americans say you can run a split household politically—while a new Fox poll suggests Democrats and Republicans can still fall head over heels. Lou re-shares his rules for dating single young adults and asks the big question: can you truly be in love with someone from the other party? He also weighs in on marriage—defending it, challenging modern resistance to it—and responds to a viral influencer who claims she’s done with heterosexual men. Plus, Lou answers listener talkbacks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou dives into the so-called “dating recession” among high schoolers and shares his own dating rules. He breaks down KFI AM 640’s upcoming weekday lineup changes featuring John Kobylt, Tim Conway Jr., Chris Merrill, Michael Monks and more, while reacting to listener talkbacks. Lou also covers U.S. curler Rich Ruohonen speaking out about ICE presence in his home state and wraps it up with a thought-provoking cross with George Noory on staying optimistic in today’s world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou tackles the heated debate over immigrants and ICE, including the claim that “the little boy wasn’t the little boy” detained by agents. He reacts to a bar showdown over Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, fires back at listener talkbacks, and marks the anniversary of a 1978 debut album that changed rock forever with one of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded. Plus, more listener reactions and a shocking report of Burger King locations allegedly employing 14-year-olds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.