Podcasts about kfi

(November 11,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Senate passes funding bill, sends it to House. Schumer is pressured to step aside as Senate Democratic leader after shutdown vote. Flight reductions increase to 6% on Tuesday. Rose Bowl files restraining order to block UCLA move to SoFi Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 11,2025) Shutdown sparks fury as democrats struggle to unify against GOP. The LAPD is hiring more officer than it can pay for. ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about more people using AI to shop but whether anyone is using it to work. The History of Veterans Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 11,2025) Justice Department struggles as thousands exit and few are replaced. Betting on table tennis and other small sports fuels concern. Rose Bowl files restraining order to block UCLA move to SoFi Stadium. Trump officials consider opening California to offshore oil drilling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil gets a call from Phil Hendrie. They talk about WIOD and KFI.

(November 10,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Lawmakers reach deal and take a big step. Trump officials push states to ‘undo’ work to send full SNAP benefits. L.A. County stores must stop selling kratom and 7-OH, health agency says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 10,2025) Shutdown on the verge of ending as Senate reaches deal. Trump says Americans will receive $2,000 tariff dividend. Can the U.S. revive manufacturing? What history tells us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 10,2025) The U.S. air traffic control system is in desperate need of improvement. Would privatization help? The Sierra Club embraced social justice… then it tore itself apart. The Orange County Fair is making a ton of money,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about a cascade of flight cancellations. KFI correspondent Rory O’Neill shares the latest space news including Chinese astronauts stuck in orbit. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy talking about the Senate angling for key test vote on ending the government shutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Guest, KFI's Bill Handel, join Neil! Henry Hesch from LA Fire Department Station #2, and with the fire department cooking team, joins the show. Also, Marsha Green, the West Region Marketing Manager joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Guest, KFI's Bill Handel, join Neil! Ron Smith, Multi Unit Leader for OC, joins the show! Plus, on-site chef and pitmaster Chris Espinosa with "Khalifa's BBQ" joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Guest, KFI's Bill Handel, join Neil! Paras Tulsiani from West Coast Ops Director and Vivianna Hernandez from the "Something Good LA" Food Truck (Food Truck Partner for Wild Fork) join the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Kunz from ABC and KFI’s Car Specialist revealed Ford’s newest 4D immersive Mustang experience, while noting an industry shift mirroring the “Dumb House” trend—drivers are tired of giant touch screens and want real knobs and buttons again. Even Chinese EVs like the Xiaoming XL7 are embracing this back-to-basics design. Later, Conway covered big national stories: the Mega Millions jackpot soaring to $843 million, and Fox Sports firing ex-USC QB Mark Sanchez following a violent confrontation in Indianapolis where he was stabbed in the chest. Drew Brees will take over his broadcasting duties. Political fireworks continued with Elex Michaelson, host of CNN’s hit show “The Story Is…”—now the #1-rated cable news broadcast in its slot. The conversation hit heated quotes from Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump, the Governor run by Antonio Villaraigosa, and chatter about Hakeem Jeffries and Bernie Sanders shaping the 2026 Democratic field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 07, 2025) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about THANKSGRILLING happening this weekend, new items from Cambell’s, new Oreo flavors for Thanksgiving, and Firehouse Subs Thanksgiving Sandwich. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 07, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. The FAA’s order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is in effect. Democrats expected to block GOP push to reopen government without more healthcare commitments. Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs. Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s $1 trillion pay package.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 07, 2025) Up to 1,800 flights a day could be disrupted by airport cuts; California to be hit hard. Trump skips global climate summit in Brazil. Health issues could prevent immigrants from getting visas. The Sierra Club Embraced Social Justice. Then It Tore Itself Apart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon take flight with former air controller Bart Avery to unpack how the shutdown is grounding travelers nationwide—and what happens once the skies reopen. Then, the spotlight's on Gary as KFI’s own castmates pitch forming a station theater troupe ahead of his play It Happened on 5th Avenue. iHeart President and Rock Hall Chairman John Sykes joins to preview this weekend’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, and the hour wraps with a surprisingly useful chat about how to literally smell more attractive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon kick off with #SwampWatch—political confusion, airport chaos, and a poll where “I don’t know” leaves the Dem leadership. Then they dive into the LA Times report on MS-13 murders in L.A.’s mountains before KFI’s own Heather Brooker drops by with the weekend entertainment scoop. The entertainment report wraps with the ultimate future showdown challenge: Heather Brooker vs. Michael Monks in The Great KFI Act-Off!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with Futurist Kevin Cirilli talking about cloned pets. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about being smart but also going sexy for the holidays. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pelegrini who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with Amy talking with the head of marketing for the flight tracking app Flighty Paul Barnardini about how to navigate around travel delays. 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 THANKSGRILLING happening this weekend, new items from Cambell’s, new Oreo flavors for Thanksgiving, and Firehouse Subs Thanksgiving Sandwich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 06, 2025) California republicans file federal lawsuit over new US House map. New California law could change the way all Americans browse the internet. Mayor Bass lifts State of Emergency on homelessness. Volunteers race to preserve U.S. history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 06, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump administration tells Supreme Court tariffs aren’t for revenue. FAA to cut flights by 10% at 40 major airports due to gov. shutdown. California republicans file legal challenge to redistricting push. The US economy added 42,000 private-sector jobs last month, more than expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 06, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss workers planning ahead for a potential layoff, people refinancing into 84-month car loans, and ads infiltrating your fridge and car. Bed shortage could lead to release of mentally ill inmates; Orange County DA Todd Spitzer joins the show. A boy and his thousands of bees took on this California city… and won. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about FAA cutting thousands of flights starting Friday due to the government shutdown. ABC News reporter Steven Portnoy speaks on the Supreme Court and Trump administration’s arguments regarding tariffs. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pelegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with President of the Brad Kaminsky Foundation Lisa Millar about the upcoming 18th annual Heroes of Hope Race for brain tumor research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with Event Organizer Lisa Millar about the upcoming 18th annual Heroes of Hope Race for brain tumor research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss workers planning ahead for a potential layoff, people refinancing into 84-month car loans, and ads infiltrating your fridge and car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Monks joins in for KFI's special election coverage. More details on the UPS cargo plane crash. Conway kept the laughs going while trying to recover his lost credit card. The official Super Bowl LX events and venue lineup was revealed, and the hour wrapped with a debate over the best pizza - plus... an Arizona judge resigned after getting caught peeing on a street near the courthouse.

(November 05, 2025) Transportation Department may close parts of airspace if government shutdown continues. Tom Brady’s dog is a clone of his dog that passed away in 2023. 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 alarming surge in memory problems among young adults, key biological difference between psychopaths and normal, and taking melatonin for long periods being linked to heart problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 05, 2025) California Prop 50 passes. Old democrats won’t leave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 05, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Prop 50 in California, approving democrats to redraw state congressional maps. Mamdani defeats Cuomo is NYC mayor’s race. At least 7 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airport. Israel says Hamas has returned the remains of another hostage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon close out the show with a wild mix of headlines, hilarity, and celestial vibes. In #WhatsHappening, they cover the government shutdown that might finally be ending, a tragic explosion in Louisville, and the bizarre story of a runaway monkey that met its match with a small-town preacher — sparking a debate over whether Shannon could pull the trigger on a rabid primate

Gary & Shannon hit every flavor: from political sweetness to parental real talk! They start with a quick #SwampWatch update on President Trump's Miami rally and the Democrats' post-election victory lap, then shift gears to something even more irresistible… donuts.

Gary & Shannon dive into the fallout of yesterday's big vote on Proposition 50.   They unpack the hidden stakes for the next five years, why Governor Newsom spent hundreds of millions to force this measure, and how it erases the citizen-led redistricting amendment from 2008.    Plus: what Trump's saying about California's voting system, a mental escape to the Maldives, and why the Disney vs. YouTube TV media war is all tied up in this mess.

Gary & Shannon tackle a jam-packed second hour—starting with the Supreme Court showdown over President Trump's tariffs and what it could mean for U.S. trade.    Then, they cover the tragic plane explosion in Louisville before lightening things up with Gary's daily Jeopardy! question. The pair swap stories about classic KFI office antics (featuring a young Oscar Ramirez) and end on a bizarre new lawsuit: porn companies suing their users.

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Sam Sweeney opens the show talking about DOT possibly having to shut down some Airspace next week. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about WhatsApp for Apple Watch, iOS 26.1 update, and OpenAI Sora now on Android. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘Crash Landing on You’ streaming on Netflix. Denise Pelegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with Pasadena Humane Comm. Director Kevin McManus about National Senior Pet Adoption Month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with Pasadena Humane Comm. Director Kevin McManus about National Senior Pet Adoption Month.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 the alarming surge in memory problems among young adults, key biological difference between psychopaths and normal, and taking melatonin for long periods being linked to heart problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about WhatsApp for Apple Watch, iOS 26.1 update, and OpenAI Sora now on AndroidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 04,2025)Dick Cheney, George W. Bush's VP, dies at 84. California voters head to the polls for special election. Trump threatens to cut funds if ‘communist' Mamdani wins mayoral election. Why plastic bags will be gone from California grocery stores next year.

(November 04,2025)KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Rich covers Apple's latest software update, TikTok's first-ever award show, AI and heart health. Enjoy Apply CarPlay while you still can. Why the future of coffer doesn't belong to Starbucks.

(November 04,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84. Polls open today for California's special election. California appeals court strikes down Huntington Beach voter ID law. World Series Game 7 ratings largest since 2017. YouTube declines Disney's proposal to restore ABC for election coverage.

Only in L.A.! Gary & Shannon kick off #SwampWatch with the latest on Election Day 2025: from Prop 50 power grabs to DOT Secretary Sean Duffy's shutdown warning, when suddenly, a real-time car chase unfolds in Huntington Park. The driver? Described as “Buddha-shaped.” Then the duo dives into the fast-growing field of AI trainers (is this the future of work?), and a wild Wall Street Journal story about people literally building mansions around their LEGO collections.

Gary & Shannon kick off the final hour with a talk-back correcting them on the plural of “LEGO”… and it turns out, the caller's right. Then in #WhatsHappening, the NFL trade deadline nears with Sauce Gardner making headlines and former VP Dick Cheney passing away at 84.Later, the crew gives a big shoutout to Yoshinoya for feeding the team before diving into Gavin Newsom's latest “victory lap” — plus, Shannon gets distracted by breaking news that Tom Brady's dog is actually a clone of his old one. Gary thinks it's weirdly tempting.The hour wraps with a passionate debate about dog cloning, pet loss, and a #TrueCrimeTuesday twist on Netflix's True Haunting.

Gary & Shannon tear into Proposition 50 — the so-called “redistricting reform” that's really just Democrats giving Democrats more power. They break down how the measure could reshape California politics for years, the gamble Governor Newsom is making by spending hundreds of millions to push it through, and why voters should care. Plus — Trump's fiery TruthSocial post about California's voting system, a detour to the Maldives (mentally at least), and why Disney's latest streaming fight with YouTube TV has just cost millions of viewers their Monday Night Football and election coverage on ESPN / ABC. 

Gary and Shannon kick off Election Day 2025 breaking down the death of former VP Dick Cheney at 84 — the legacy, the lies, and the lessons. Then it's a whirlwind of election chaos from New York to New Jersey with NewsNation's Jessica Kartalija reporting live on bomb threats, socialist upsets, and the wildest ballots you've ever seen. Plus, breaking NFL trade deadline drama and a midair bomb scare that shuts down Dulles told via a special #TerrorInTheSkies.

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call.  ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Israel fearing that Hamas won't disarm. ABC News' Steven Portnoy speaks on democrats blasting President Trump for not shifting more funds for SNAP. Bloomberg's Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard talking about renters having the upper hand, holiday budgeting, and new cars for $50k.

(November 03,2025)Trump administration faces Monday deadline to respond to judge's SNAP order. Host of "Petros & Money" on AM 570 LA Sports Petros Papadakis recaps the epic World Series that crowed the Dodgers back-to-back champions. Federal monitors are coming to California for Prop 50. Car repossessions are on the rise. 

(November 03,2025)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Dodgers defeat Blue Jays in World Series Game 7 to cement a dynasty. Dodgers World Series win sparks chaos in LA streets – police deploy tear gas after being struck with fireworks. Worst weekend for air traffic controller staffing since start of shutdown.

(November 03,2025)Thousands more prosecuted, but is it working? What common jobs have mostly disappeared in the U.S? Here's the data. AI is making death threats way more realistic.

Gary swears it's for the role, but Shannon's not so sure

Gary and Shannon ride the high of the Dodgers World Series parade with live updates from downtown LA, including the wild crowd energy, confetti cannons, and a final check-in with KFI's own Michael Monks. Then, it's time for an express #SwampWatch as President Trump and Governor Newsom face tough interviews that reveal a lot more than expected. Finally, they pivot from politics to pumpkin spice wars aka Gen Z's coffee revolution. From Dutch Bros dominance to Starbucks' identity crisis, Gary and Shannon debate whether we want dessert in a cup or just a solid cup of coffee.