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(September 01, 2026) Can President Trump really change Lake Ontario to Lake America? AI is watching your spending and setting your prices accordingly… lawmakers want to stop it. An aging population in China inspires a new industry: Adult children for hire. President Trump renews push for federal film tax credit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 01, 2026) California lawmakers pass restrictions on hiring former immigration agents and ban electric shock gloves. Traffic deaths are on the rise. Why is the LAPD pulling over fewer drivers? ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks Anthropic being sued for allegedly pirating music to train their AI models. CDC director challenges Pennsylvania’s report of two Measles deaths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 01, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Two dead in Grand Canyon flood as search efforts continue. Supreme Court allows President Trump to move forward with White House ball room construction. Jury finds Duane Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 (8.28) Neil Saavedra spent a good chunk of this hour convinced Conway was talking about Bill Handel. Conway was talking about a bald eagle. It got worse from there. 7:05 — The Fork Reporter walks in mid-conversation, hears "Shadow," and assumes Handel. Then a Spanish lesson: esposa is wife, esposas is handcuffs, and Saavedra insists that's a coincidence. Plus a look ahead at Daisy Chain Fields — 45,000 people at Great Park Saturday with highs near 93. 7:20 — The drive-thru, fully diagnosed. Why the menu board breaks otherwise functional adults, what the eleven cars behind you are experiencing, and the specific person who begins reading the menu at the window. Related: nobody reads the instructions on anything anymore, drones included. 7:35 — Crazy Taxi, GTA, Forza, and the era when KFI had video games in the building. Then Handel's birthday party, where Saavedra turned up as Bane from The Dark Knight Rises. Somehow this becomes religion, stereotypes, and The Da Vinci Code. 7:50 — Conway on the pleasures of retail, specifically the frozen aisle. Saavedra's position: the freezer game has leveled up considerably and people haven't noticed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 28, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz. China resumes rescue work after assessing upstream lake conditions. In ultimate rage-bait news, President Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America; in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 28, 2026) In Long Beach ready for a floating nuclear power plant? The Trump administration wants billion-dollar business to qualify as small. Years later, billions over budget: California’s high-speed rail hasn’t laid a track. Young adults under 21 traded $5 billion on Kalshi this year, amid prediction market frenzy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 28, 2026) It’s FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra joins the show to talk about a sugar substitute that might increase the risk of having a stroke, Popeyes bringing back a killer deal, and the L.A Mall rethinking the food hall. Handel History: Iran- U.S relations & value of the dollar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan talking about NASA’s next big thing preparing for launch. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about all-in-one washer and dryer combo units. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Dan Schwartzman who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss about a Dolly documentary to watch in honor of the passing of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and the Muppets, and Will Forte in the next Looney Tunes movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 28, 2026) It’s FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra joins the show to talk about a sugar substitute that might increase the risk of having a stroke, Popeyes bringing back a killer deal, and the L.A Mall rethinking the food hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 27, 2026) Meta to pay up to $17.1 billion in landmark settlement over social media addiction claims. How will Meta’s new rule affect teens? Here are the changes. Judge allows Postal Service to restrict mail voting… for now. Is this the worst time to buy a house in California? Why timing really is everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 27, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Catastrophic floods kill over 270 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing. FDA approves drug for pancreatic cancer in milestone for treatment of deadly disease. CIA chief made Moscow trip to warn Russia not to attack NATO. Testimony concludes in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial. Jury to hear closing arguments today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 27, 2026) Los Angeles area lawmakers urge President Trump to fund transit fixes for 2028 Summer Olympics. ‘Too Many Cases’: Mexico confronts U.S. over deaths of its citizens in ICE custody. U.S says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Senate and Federal Reserve. The 10am rule is back and fire experts are worried.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show discussing a judge lifting all blocks on President Trump’s mail ballots executive order. Amy talks with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan about the settlement reached in the landmark lawsuit against Meta. Amy shares an update on the California Wildlife Day slated for September 4th. Bloomberg’s Dan Schwartzman speaks on what is making the markets move today. The show closes with Amy talking with Burbank filmmaker Bryanna Reynolds about her latest project filming and directing “The Last Eight,” a short documentary that chronicles the final eight hours of the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association (BTORA) volunteers assembling thousands of flowers and dry materials to the “All Paws on Deck” 2026 Rose Parade float.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy talks with Burbank filmmaker Bryanna Reynolds about her latest project filming and directing “The Last Eight,” a short documentary that chronicles the final eight hours of the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association (BTORA) volunteers assembling thousands of flowers and dry materials to the “All Paws on Deck” 2026 Rose Parade float.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 26, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies of cancer at 80. President Trump orders flags to be lowered for Dolly Parton. Canada issues retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. imports. Iran and Oman plan for temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US persists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 26, 2026) Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies of cancer at 80. Bill Gates says he’s worried AI will harm workers, kids and society. California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 26, 2026) Protected wild horses are going to slaughter. Brining your dog to work is a perk for some and annoying to others. 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 speaks on balance and equilibrium being a key metric to living longer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Amy opens the show talking with ABC News contributor and former FBI agent Rich Frankel about the U.S. Secret Service saying they are ‘aware’ of the Iran video that threatens the life of Barron Trump. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Uber letting parents watch their teens ride live, fake online party invitations, and a new motion sickness setting in your phone. The show closes with Amy talking with Claylee Stewart who is approaching her 27th production of the Nutcracker.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 balance and equilibrium being a key metric to living longer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy talks with Claylee Stewart who is making her 27th appearance in the production of the Nutcracker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 25, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court allows Trump to pursue mail voting limits. U.S. Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain. USS Abraham Lincoln headed for port in Thailand after 250 days at sea. San Francisco 49ers owner arrested in Ohio on suspicion of engaging in prostitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 25, 2026) Supreme Court allows Trump to pursue mail voting limits, for now. The decline of public pools. Big food winning the war for America’s diet. Baby boomers are smoking more weed… their neighbors are fuming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 25, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Amazon raising prices on devices because of AI, Oura defending itself against lawsuit challenging its sleep tracking, and Android getting a new feature designed to help motion sickness. Local group sues over Mamdani’s plan to open municipal grocery stores. Logging in was never supposed to be this difficult.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about SCOTUS allowing the Trump administration to implement mail-in voting executive order. ABC News national journalist Jim Ryan speaks on President Trump raising tariffs and the Mexican cattle embargo coming to an end. Bloomberg’s Dan Schwartzman joins the show to share what is making the markets move today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Amazon raising prices on devices because of AI, Oura defending itself against lawsuit challenging its sleep tracking, and Android getting a new feature designed to help motion sickness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 24, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. ‘Economic D-Day’ sanctions against Iran will be ‘single greatest financial offensive ever’ Bessent says. Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada. Jury duty scam prompts warning from LA County Superior Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 24, 2026) ‘Economic D-Day’ sanctions against Iran will be ‘single greatest financial offensive ever’ Bessent says. Fed up with high prices, California weighs penalties against hospitals and other entities. Secret White House bunker undercuts President Trump’s ballroom lawsuit. ‘Ghost Jobs’ ads are getting to bad that lawmakers want to ban them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 24, 2026) US-Canada talks devolve into trade war. Billionaire tax of not, California still dominates venture funding. UFO news coverage is increasing American’s belief in aliens, especially Gen Z. Mold is driving America’s homeowners crazy and they want builders to pay.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 Texas murder convict Karmelo Anthony being denied a new trial. Amy speaks with ABC News reporter Shannon Kingston about Canada declaring retaliatory tariffs on US and Bessent scheduled to hold a presser outlining details of Iran ‘Economic D-Day.’ The show closes with ABC News correspondent Peter Charalambous talking about SCOTUS allowing construction on the White House ballroom to continue… for now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 21, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran vows ‘devastating’ response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit. Dead of a mosquito bite: Los Angeles records West Nile fatality as California cases hit 5-year high. FBI raids Democrat Swalwell’s home in sexual-misconduct investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 21, 2026) How Los Angeles stopped being Hollywood’s leading star. What to know about this weekend’s Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington. I’m a psychiatrist… I’m hearing something new from young women. LinkedIn has accidentally become a dating site – despite its no-romances rule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 21, 2026) It’s FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra joins the show and speaks on Dot fruit salad, Duncan Hines dropping Peanuts-inspired baking collection, and 24hr dinners fading away. The show closes with Handel History: First ladies, Mary Toddy, Edith Wilson stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News White House correspondent talking about the U.S putting ‘maximum economic pressure’ on Iran. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s San Schwartzman who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss talking about the new Anthony Bourdain biopic, Adam Sandler’s family affair, and Toy Story 5 coming to streaming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra joins the show and speaks on Dot fruit salad, Duncan Hines dropping Peanuts-inspired baking collection, and 24hr dinners fading away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy talks with California Senator Tony Strickland discussing legislation to designate September 4th as California Wildlife Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 06, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. U.S. debt hits $40 trillion. President Trump shows off his new helipad. Suspect in deadly Los Angeles fire pleads not guilty again after mistrial. Moderna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 06, 2026) U.S debt hits $40 trillion. Bass and Raman spar over policing and homelessness in first mayoral debate since June primary. Why do some states count and report election results faster than others? As Lake Mead shrinks, its body count rises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 06, 2026) Big food is fighting to tempt taste buds in the era of weight-loss drugs. Gen Z-ers are ditching sex… they might be on to something. California packaging law could raise costs, producers say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the White House ballroom being referred to as a ‘military complex’ with vital security features by Trump administration in bid to continue construction. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the California Science Center for the Mummies of the World Exhibit going on now through September 7th. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan speaking on NASA giving uo on saving a key space telescope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 18, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about ChatGPT launching for teens, California taking aim at addictive social media features, and AI companies buying and destroying old books. The jobless boom has arrived.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 19, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump says no Iran talks planned, claims Hormuz ‘new US territory.’ Government borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007. DOJ to send a record 1,000 monitors to midterm polling places. OpenAI introduces ‘ChatGPT for teens’ as AI safety concerns mount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 19, 2026) Iran’s latest warning to the U.S. signals the hardliners are just getting started. The fake Los Angeles mayor poll adds challenged facing the public opinion industry. Los Angeles City Council repeals homeless camping bans in Echo Park, Silver Lake and Hollywood. Your car may not be fuel efficient, but your tires have to be now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 19, 2026) The live shopping app where some people bid until they are broke. Humanoid robots could start patrolling the southern border. 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 speaks on the Lindsay Clancy trial, Harvard body parts theft, and a pill that mimic exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Amy opens the show talking with ABC News correspondent Peter Charalambous about 14 people facing charges related to alleged cocaine ring at Penn State fraternities. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday’ Today, Rich talks about ChatGPT launching for teens, California taking aim at addictive social media features, and AI companies buying and destroying old books. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ where she highlights Disney Princesses, the ultimate Disney experience, and Disney+.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 18, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. 60 days after signaling Iran deal, the war continues. Poll showing LA Mayor Karen Bass leading Nithya Raman by a wide margin was fake. Jeanie Buss opposes Lakers’ stake sale to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner. 14 charged in cocaine trafficking ring at two Penn State fraternities, AG says pledges packed drugs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 18, 2026) 60 days after signaling Iran deal, the war continues. As L.A burned, online gamblers bet on how much the fires would destroy. Disney sues FCC over ‘retaliatory campaign’ against ABC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Mike Dobuski opens the show talking about Meta in court again and the Trump Media lawsuit. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the deadline to reach US-Iran deal expiring and President Trump threatening Oman. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan talking about military recruitment bouncing back but not for the reasons you might think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 17, 2026) California planned a nuclear exit… now it’s reconsidering. For President Trump, secret flight was a stunning ruse… for Putin, ‘it’s a regular Tuesday.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 17, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea. Meta faces massive social media addiction trial tomorrow. FDA inspects Taylor Farms Mexico plant linked to outbreak. Hayden Panettiere dies at 36.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 17, 2026) USDA workers fear the worst as Trump administration threatens a reorganization. As AI ‘therapists’ dish out advice, California lawmakers try to set some limits. The world’s largest electric plane takes flight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.