Podcasts about kfi

(February 26, 2026) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss medical emergencies leading to bankruptcy, Trump admin. matching retirement funds for people with no 401k, and younger people avoiding homeownership. Supreme Court keeps lid on lawsuit against USPS for delivery issues. Crazy names of animal groups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 26, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. FBI raids LAUSD Supt. Alberto Carvalho’s home and office. Bill and Hillary Clinton set for Epstein deposition. U.S. and Iran hold nuclear talks as Trump raises pressure with military buildup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 26, 2026) FBI raids LAUSD Supt. Alberto Carvalho’s home and office. Clintons to testify as part of Epstein probe. Ashley Madison shedding ‘affair’ label, pivoting to ‘discreet dating.’ The rise of the kid-free vacation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 25, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Takeaways from President Trump’s State of the Union Address. DOJ appears to have withheld some Epstein documents. EX-LAFD Chief Crowley files whistleblower retaliation lawsuit against city of L.A. Legal fight ahead as court allows Ten Commandments in classrooms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 25, 2026) Takeaways from President Trump’s State of the Union Address. State of the Union medals awarded. Dozens of FBI records apparently missing from Epstein files. How parole for ‘monster’ child molester sparked efforts to alter law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 25, 2026) 1 int 10 Cal State students face homelessness… this emergency housing program helps. LAUSD shows big improvement in Advancement Placement class enrollment. 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 King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show recapping President Trump’s State of the Union Address. 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. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Song Sung Blue now streaming on Peacock. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking 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.

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.

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.

(February 24, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Judge Aileen Cannon bars the release of special counsel report on President Trump’s handling of classified documents. CDC deputy director abruptly departs agency. Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in L.A. slayings of parents Rob and Michele Reiner. President Trump will deliver State of the Union today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 24, 2026) 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. How popcorn took over movie theaters. BAFTS’s guest with Tourettes shouts racial slur during Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo’s appearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 24, 2026) Trump’s suddenly high-stakes State of the Union tonight. A $44,000 bill shows the dysfunction in California’s home insurance market. Enough with the online surveys already.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers previews President Trump’s State of the Union happening tonight. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talks about the key to wildfire prevention may be artificial intelligence. 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 homeowners’ rising maintenance costs and grocery lists.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.

(February 23 ,2026) U.S. considers building pricey alternative to world health organization. Is ‘brain rot’ real? How too much time online can affect your mind. DHS is buying warehouses for ICE detention centers. Marco Rubio credited Spain for the origins of the American cowboy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 23 ,2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Mexican army killed leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture him. US citizens urged to shelter in place amid unrest in Puerto Vallarta. Armed man who entered Mar-a-Lago perimeter fatally shot, Secret Service says. TSA says PreCheck still operational despite suspension announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 23 ,2026) Mexico’s most powerful cartel leader is killed by security forces. With the Winter Olympics over, L.A. is officially on the clock for 2028 Summer Games. China’s latest AI is so good it’s spooked Hollywood… will it’s tech sector pump the brakes? United States experiencing a tourism slump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news hits as Shannon is mid-flight to Mexico, with cartel violence triggering emergency orders just as she’s about to land. Shannon joins the show from her revised vacation to explain watching the chaos unfold on Wi-Fi, a nerve-racking flight announcement, and why she’s pivoted to a U.S. vacation instead.Gary breaks down what’s happening on the ground with NewsNation national security contributor Lt. Gen. Richard Newton, who explains how cartel power shifts work and why these groups operate like paramilitary organizations. The hour wraps with a firsthand update from KFI’s Jesse Blackburn, currently stuck in Mexico, and a welcome dose of good news as USA Hockey wins Olympic gold in overtime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show discussing the future of tariffs. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy speaks on DHS reversing precheck suspensions. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with the founder of Lady Freethinker about the rise of pet abandonment in Los Angeles. 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.

Gary & Shannon finally say the quiet part out loud. On this Weekend Fix, they spill the behind-the-scenes drama that no longer fits on the weekday show—office politics, deserted floors, and how the once-electric KFI 4th floor became the building’s forgotten dungeon. They react to Tim Conway Jr.’s eerie video shot near the old offices, debate why everyone now sneaks downstairs for bathroom anonymity, and declare their floor the unofficial “poop floor” of the building.Shannon suggests exposing the secret first-floor bathroom. Gary floats making a public bathroom protest upstairs. Someone says he’s starting to look like John & Ken. Signs are proposed. Lines are crossed. And the episode ends with Gary asking Shannon if she feels anything funny in her breasts—because apparently that’s where this conversation was always headed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a wild ride from a rebellious hot dog machine (on National Hot Dog Day, no less!) to Bellio’s marathon commutes—nothing like her early radio days. We break down major California job hits as E. & J. Gallo Winery shutters a Napa Valley facility and Frito-Lay closes its Inland Empire plant. Plus, a 30-foot whale washes up in Newport Beach, Bellio defends her gas station sushi obsession, KFI’s transmitter “has no chill,” and once again, cars are underwater in North Hollywood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 20, 2026) 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. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 20, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. The U.S. appears ready to attack Iran as strike force takes shape. Families mourn 6 moms killed in California avalanche ‘Devastated.’ Los Angeles County sues Roblox over alleged child safety failures. Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 20, 2026) As former Prince Andrew is arrested in the UK, accountability is in question in the US. The worst-case future for white collar workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with futurist Kevin Cirelli talking about outer space. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about the best from the International Builders Show. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan talking about the Winter Olympics including USA Women’s Hockey winning gold in dramatic fashion over Canada.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.

Foosh is back on the dating scene — he’s got another date tonight, and the crew turns it into a full-on segment (including Angel getting put on the spot: “What’s your number?”). Bellio shares stories from working with the Lakers and being in the sports world — plus a random shout to the Tiger-Cats. It’s officially “the summer of Foosh,” and everyone’s along for the ride. Then some real-life news that hits home: rents in L.A. are reportedly easing, and the show talks about how renters may finally have some leverage. Conway reminds listeners to hit the Talkback on the iHeart app (KFI) and follow “Conway On Demand.” And it closes with a Norm Macdonald throwback — revisiting his last appearances on David Letterman and why those moments still hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 19. 2026) 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. Eileen Gu is done staying silent about vitriol over competing for China and not the US at the Winter Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 19. 2026) UK police arrest former Prince Andres over Epstein ties. The $1,000-a-month car payment is becoming the norm. How an aging California is turning to senior center for romance, community and health. The rise of the celebrity ‘prison-influencer’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 19. 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Former Prince Andrew arrested following Epstein revelations. US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but President Trump has yet to make a final call. Lake Tahoe avalanche leaves 8 backcounty skiers dead, 1 still missing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon kick off a newly adjusted #WhatsHappening with the day’s biggest stories, including rising artillery activity involving Iran, continued courtroom fallout from Mark Zuckerberg’s social media trial, and debate over whether the Olympic “quadgod” actually choked—or faced the same kind of pressure moment athletes like Simone Biles have endured.Then it’s #SWAMPWATCH, covering the push to trademark Donald Trump’s name for a potential Palm Beach airport rename and escalating geopolitical tensions. The hour introduces new KFI news anchor Mark Rahner, whose sharp snark, dislike of sports analogies, fear of earthquakes, and insistence that he “has feelings” quickly make him a memorable addition to the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show with a Winter Olympics update. Amy talks about the iconic Orient Express brand returning with 17 vintage cars in 2026. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with retired FBI agent and ABC News contributor Richard Frankel about the latest from the Nancy Guthrie investigation.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.

(February 18, 2026) Billionaires’ low taxes are becoming a problem for the economy. Stephen Colbert mocks CBS statement over late-night show controversy. American kids used to eat everything. No views, no hikes, just ZzZ’s.. welcome to ‘Sleepcation.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Nancy Guthrie Update: DNA results from gloves near home revealed. Rescuers near Lake Tahoe battle winter storm to locate at least 9 missing skiers after avalanche, 6 so far rescued. LAUSD approves up to 657 layoffs… budget at ‘breaking point,’ Supt. Carvalho says. Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in watershed social media trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 18, 2026) Citing fire risk, L.A. city may get more power to remove hillside homeless encampments. Venezuela’s oil industry is in ruins… reviving it won’t be easy. 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.

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss progress being made in talks with Iran. 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. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Paradise; season 2 streaming on Hulu starting February 23rd. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking about… Sleepcations.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.

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.

(February 16, 2026) With latest rollback, the U.S clean car rules has shifted dramatically. IOC moves closer to reinstating Russia, but backlash may stop it. Something surprising happens when bus rides are free. California leaders unveil biggest DUI crackdown in decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 17, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84. Sheriff says family ‘cleared’ as suspects in Nacy Guthrie kidnapping. Iran Tensions: US increases military pressure ahead of high-stakes talks. Anderson Cooper to leave 60 Minutes after nearly 20 years as correspondent. Academy Award winning actor Robert Duvall dies at age 95.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 17, 2026) Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84. U.S. and Iran gear up for nuclear talks amid rising tensions. You’d be surprised to see where many Olympians keep their medals. Voter trust in the U.S. elections drops amid critiques, redistricting, and fear of ICE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 17, 2026) 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. Southern California air board rejected pollution rules after AI-generated flood of comments. How jet engines are powering data centers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon kick off their brand new 3-hour show as Monks & Merrill take over the 12pm hour on KFI. They celebrate the new lineup but land on an odd coincidence: Tim Conway Jr. getting an hour and Jesse Jackson's passing, connecting it to Conway's long-running bit "What The Hell Did Jesse Jackson Say?” They play audio of talking with Reverend Jackson from over 10 years ago, including Gary asking him to give a "ding dong" for Tim Conway Jr. Then, the rainstorm aftermath with wild flooding images and another round expected Thursday. US and Iran tensions are escalating with questions about what President Trump might do next. Plus, travel is officially becoming a luxury as the average US hotel rate jumped from $100 to $162 in just five years, and Shannon says rough travel is a game for the youth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 16, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. No clear path to ending partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over Homeland Security. Glove that matches possible abductor’s gloves has DNA evidence, FBI says. Tensions mount as LAUSD board to consider sending 3,200 noticed of possible layoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 16, 2026) Why a dart frog poison believed to have killed Alexei Navalny points to the Kremlin. Ford will make a play for a different battery market. Michael Monks and Chris Merrill join the show. They join the KFI weekday lineup tomorrow with their debut after GaS at 12p PT; John Kobelt follows from 3p-6p and Tim Conway Jr from 6p-10p PT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon close out their final Hour 4 ever as a ground stop hits LAX from thunderstorms. Gary reminds listeners about the 10 year anniversary party on Saturday March 7th, with registration open through the end of the week. Shannon gives a heartfelt thank you to the audience that carried what was once the highest rated hour on KFI. Gary has AI write an obituary for the hour and it's scarily accurate from a minimal prompt, tying back to Matt Shumer's warning that AI is more revolutionary than we're ready for. They squeeze in a belated #WhatsHappening with a shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink, new developments in the Nancy Guthrie case, a GoFundMe to crowdsource ransom money, RIP Robert Duvall, and an emergency Apple update you might need right now. Then listeners call in to share what the show has meant to them over the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.