Podcasts about kfi

(Tuesday Aug 12,2025)Will the Trump administration's war on DEI make it harder for LAPD to recruit African Americans. California's next ‘big one' might not be what we expect, researchers say. How much do ADUs ease the housing shortage? Armies tormented by drones innovate ways to spot, jam, and zap on the cheap.  

(Tuesday Aug 12,2025)Downtown Los Angeles Real Estate: How skyscrapers could ease the housing crisis. Golf carts have taken over suburbia… cue the resistance. The unsung solution for our waste crisis: reusable items. Restaurants are under threat as costs skyrocket and consumers cut back.

(Tuesday Aug 12,2025)Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump declared federal control of DC police and deployed the National Guard. Los Angeles Unified School District plans new bus routes, safe zones to keep students safe from immigration raids. Judge won't unseal Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts. Trump extends China tariff truce by three months.

(August 11,2025)JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday… the Secret Service had the water level raised for him. Inside the $10,000 Job Search: Career coaching, LinkedIn fees, and resume help. Anti-sunscreen movement sparks concern among dermatologists. Trump orders homeless to leave Washington DC.

(August 11,2025)Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. The legal battle of the use of the National Guard moves to a California courtroom. Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist is says was Hamas leader. L.A. tells Porter Ranch, Granada Hills residents: Turn off that tap. KFU Radio technical director rescued from burning car after L.A. freeway crash.

(August 11,2025)UCLA and Newsom go to battle with Trump over grant freezes and $1BIL fine.The Safest Place to be: When fleeing a fire is no longer an option. Uber received reports of sexual misconduct every 8 minutes for 5 years, records show.

#WHATSHAPPENING – Gifford Fire Update, Map as Blaze Reaches 'Megafire' Status | Water service restored in Granada Hills, Porter Ranch but boil water notice still in place | Paramount Strikes Seven-Year Deal to Stream U.F.C. Fights | Country star Zach Bryan vows he will 'never play in Kansas City' after feud with Chiefs fans.The viral anti-sunscreen movement.

#SWAMPWATCH / Rideshare nightmare talk-backs.. Pregnancy discussion /Chat GPT is Glitching (LOOK AHEAD FROM FRIDAY). War on AI Slop. 

Newsom / UCLA Fight the Trump Administration. Water is back on... kina in Granda Hills and Porter Ranch. Unlocking longevity with GLP-1's. Uber: Sexual harassment report (Ride share nightmares)

NFL preseason highs and lows / Russia – US Summit Friday in Alaska / Anti-war jellyfish in France / A word for The Foosh. Opening the mysterious fan gift. President Trump's crackdown on D.C / Shannon's first day of Charger pre-season football. Visit GaS social media to help support The Foosh / Denmark Zoo gets a pony.

Dr. Wendy is giving hope to people dating in their 50s, just look at Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson. Plus can ChatGPT cause mental illness, and why do women cheat? All that and more on KFIAM-640!

Dr. Wendy is offering her Wendy wisdom with her drive by makeshift relationship advice. Plus we are talking to Danielle Dietzek, one of the founders of Fourplay Social, the social connection platform reimagining how single people meet, date, and build community. All that and more on KFIAM-640!

Welcome to the remote! Live from Descanso's new restaurant in Los Angeles! Stories we're watching - Federal Agents Hid in Back of Rental Truck at Start of Raid Outside LA Home Depot. Thousands under evacuation orders as wild fires rage in California. Israel's security cabinet approves Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza City. Live and Local News - Safety upgrade for LA intersection where boy was struck and killed has been planned for years. Game - Descanso Trivia pt 1. Interview with Zaire Calvin

Welcome to the remote! Live from Descanso's new restaurant in Los Angeles! Deeper Dives -  Descanso Restaurant. Interview with owner, Rob Arellano. Neil saavedra & Mo Kelly check in live too! Game - Descanso Trivia pt 2. Audience Participation/closing/thank yous/next 2 shows pre-empted/Filling in for Mo on Friday, 8/22/2025

Happy Birthday Neil Saavedra! Live from Descanso's new restaurant in Los Angeles, we are grateful to have Rob Arellano & Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez.

Conway speaks about The Foosh and his GoFundMe campaign. Please consider supporting us, KFI family, whether through a small donation or a prayer. We truly appreciate the four good Samaritans who helped him; without you, he may not be here.Here is the GoFundMe link for Stefan: gofundme.com/f/foosh, or you can search for "Foosh" on GoFundMe.

Happy Birthday Neil Saavedra! Live from Descanso's new restaurant in Los Angeles, we are grateful to have Derek Young.

Tim opens the show with heartbreaking news about beloved board operator and technical director Stefan “Foosh,” who survived a horrific accident thanks to three quick-thinking Good Samaritans. He shares how the KFI family—and listeners—can rally to support Stef's recovery through our GoFundMe at gofundme.com/f/foosh. Tim also updates listeners on the Canyon Fire near Lake Castaic, which firefighters are starting to contain. Fox LA's The Issue Is host Elex Michaelson joins to preview his final episode before leaving the station, and to echo support for Foosh's fundraiser. The hour closes with more details on Stef's condition and the overwhelming community response to help one of our own.

Gary and Shannon dive deep into Gary's emotional landscape. From traffic frustrations to family connections, Gary reveals his nuanced perspective on life, challenging the “joyless ogre” label a listener gave him during the weekly show  We come full circle on the one folks! Maybe Gary does have some joy in him after all!

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A “Foosh-A-Thon” for our dear friend, and KFI family member Stefan ‘The Foosh' Cabezas, who by the grace of God, survived a horrific car accident on Thursday, with the help of good Samaritans who pulled him from his burning car!!!  For those that don't know, in addition to working tirelessly as the Technical Director for both The Conway Show and Later with Mo'Kelly; to help make ends meet, Stefan also drives for Uber. As we're sure you can imagine, this devastating accident will prevent him from working for an indeterminate amount of time, which will create extreme financial strain on top of the physical and emotional challenges that lie ahead for Stefan and so we are coming to you, our extended KFI Family, to ask for your help during this difficult time.  Every donation will go directly towards ensuring Stefan is able to focus on healing while his medical expenses, living costs, and all the essentials are covered.  From the center of our hearts, we thank you in advance for your kindness, your prayers, and your willingness to lift up one of our own when he needs it most.  To Supporting Stefan 'The Foosh' Through His Recovery visit: gofundme.com/f/foosh 

(Friday 08/08/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to take over Gaza. Water service outage in Porter Ranch, Granda Hills: More than 9,000 LADWP customers still without service. Fast-growing Canyon fire forces evacuations amid SoCal heat wave. 6-year-old boy attacked by coyote during sister's softball game in Carson. EPA kills $7BIL in grants for rooftop solar panels.

(Friday 08/08/25)The Texas redistricting showdown reaches a critical moment today. California Supreme Court sides with environmental groups in rooftop solar case. EV drivers are losing their carpool privileges. WNBA isn't the first sports league to have sex toys thrown at games.

(Friday 08/08/25)FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about French Fries and diabetes, Free Whoppers! and Halloween Treats are already here. The hour closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.'

#SWAMPWATCH / How to know your relationship is over? Influencer Driving Nantucket crazy.

#WHATSHAPPENING / Heather Brooker – Entertainment Report: Freakier Friday, Weapons, My Mothers Wedding / #WIL/NNNYNTK

Canyon fire explodes to nearly 5,000 acres. Fred Roggin joins the show and tells a story about cats for national cat day. MLB is calling up its first female umpire.

CA its own country? CA Gov Race Latest. It's National Cat Day, we celebrate Tron, our show cat. What If a Kid is Terrified of Food? The Rise of ARFID.

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC national reporter Jim Ryan opens the show talking about the Texas House preparing to reconvene and awol democrats facing possible arrest. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!' Today, Dean talks about how to ‘move a house.' Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give the latest on business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.' Today, Will shares something to scream about and something to ‘Freak' out about plus the season finale of ‘The Gilded Age.'

Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about Amazon jacking up prices, reigning in on spending, and whether AI will be used to set prices in the future.

The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!' Today, Dean talks about how to ‘move a house.'

FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about French Fries and diabetes, Free Whoppers! and Halloween Treats are already here.

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Mayor Karen Bass and Councilman John Lee held an emergency press conference today addressing the widespread water outage crippling parts of the San Fernando Valley, including Porter Ranch and Granada Hills. Residents are scrambling for access to free water stations set up by the city. Meanwhile, United Airlines issued a surprise ground stop at several major airports, including LAX, causing travel chaos nationwide. What's behind the sudden halt in flights—and how long will L.A. go dry?

Alex Stone, A new comprehensive report from the US Coast Guard on the Titan submersible deadly implosion puts the blame on OceanGate and its CEO Stockton Rush for the five deaths.  The 335-page report finds that the disaster was completely preventable and that they failed to follow established engineering protocols for safety. Elex Michaelson is leaving Fox 11 // Michael Monks -This morning, ICE rolled into a Home Depot parking lot using a moving truck // Hot dog day! But scheduling got messed up! Bellio's catch phrase jingle ‘What Up Everybody?!' // LADWP emergency restoration of water Porter Ranch, Granada Hills. #HotDogs #Errands #Foodie #USCoastGuard #TitanSubmersible #OceanGate #Disaster #ICE #HomeDepot #LADWP #PoterRanch #GranadaHills  

(August 07, 2025)Homeowners say Army Corps. Botched L.A. fire cleanup, agency documents concur. Millions of Californians may lose health coverage because of new Medicaid work requirements. ChatGPT adds mental health guardrails after bot ‘fell short in recognizing signs of delusion.' How one company maintained a monopoly on U.S. fire retardant.

(August 07, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about Amazon jacking up prices, reigning in on spending, and whether AI will be used to set prices in the future. The future of American politics might be decided by young voters who get most of their news through TikTok. The host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' joins Bill to talk about AMC Theatres' decision to book more ads before each movie showtime.

(August 07, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump's tariffs take effect today. President Trump and Putin to meet in coming days, Kremlin aide says. A sergeant is accused of shooting 5 soldiers in his unit at Fort Stewart. Homeowners say Army Corps. Botched L.A. fire cleanup, agency documents concur. Boil water notice issues for portions of L.A. County. United Airlines flights resume after it resolves technology glitch.

#WHATSHAPPENING – Bull wanders onto school grounds in Jurupa Valley / Ultra processed Foods Make Up More Than 50% of American Calories / #STRANGESCIENCE  – A salty twist: Diabetes risk study says french fries are a culprit.

#SWAMPWATCH – TRUE LOVE THURSDAY – Eric goes through dating bootcamp #TECHTALK w/ Marc Saltzman – T-Mobile Launches Its Cellular Starlink Service / Instagram adds reposting, location map, and more. China's 'biggest threat' to US is a 'tech kill-switch' after 'malicious' claims.

LADWP says boil your water / Malibu Issues. Can Hollywood survive the rise of AI-generated storytelling? ESPN / Hulu / TV.

Tariffs up to 50% kick in worldwide, sparing few. Putin, Trump Plan to Meet as US Pushes to Include Zelenskiy. Cube Interview.

Amy Kinh hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show talking about an Army sergeant in custody after 5 soldiers were shot yesterday at Fort Stewart. Amy takes us ‘Out and About' to the California Science Center where Dogs! A Science Tail is on exhibit that explores the bond between humans and dogs. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with Verizon Tech Expert Matt Weller talking about back-to-school & essential tech for families.

Encino residents are calling for more cameras as a rash of burglaries continues and smoky skies from nearby wildfires worsen air quality. Meanwhile, L.A. has shelled out over $86 million in sidewalk injury claims—and delays in fixing them are raising eyebrows.

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake shook Rialto just after 5pm, and if that wasn't enough, beachgoers in Santa Monica spotted a massive 15-foot great white shark dangerously close to shore. Meanwhile, ESPN is making waves of its own—acquiring NFL Network and RedZone in a major media deal that gives the NFL a 10% stake in the sports giant.

Michael Monks says a DTLA homeless encampment was cleared—then reappeared. LA County landlords must now keep apartments under 82 degrees. A solar boom is heating up Kern County. Two arrests may be tied to the Encino burglary ring. The Gifford Fire is threatening hundreds of homes along the Central Coast. And don't miss the Teacher of the Day, or Bellio's sparkling water addiction. Plus, a must-watch Billy Joel doc on HBO Max: So It Goes. 

(August 06, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump envoy Witcoff meets Putin in Moscow ahead of Ukraine ceasefire deadline. Bill and Hillary Clinton in congressional Epstein probe. President Trump names himself chair of L.A. Olympics task force, sees role for military during games. Epstein's ex, Ghislaine Maxwell, doesn't want grand jury transcripts released.

(August 06, 2025)Trump names himself Chair of L.A. Olympics task force, sees role for military during games. After fires and a tsunami, a push for L.A. to look at evacuation routes. Should Lyft and Uber charge more if your battery is low? California may soon ban that. Tired of waiting for the city? Angelenos paint their own crosswalks… some become permanent.

(August 06, 2025)About half of U.S. adults say grocery costs cause major stress, poll shows. An old L.A. home is finding new life on an Altadena lot burned by the Eaton fire. 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 doctors urging caution on Benadryl and how tariffs could affect popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic & Wegovy. 

#WHATSHAPPENING / Ice Cube joins Gary and Shannon to discuss – BIG3 Professional 3x on 3x Basketball League!

Vance expected to host Epstein strategy dinner with Bondi, Blanche, Patel. Trump says he ‘Probably won't run for a third term in 2028. Adam Turck killed in DV Fight: What would you do?