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(May 22, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about people spending way too much money on news & newsletters, whether higher education s really valuable, and what Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating means for your money. Police secretly monitored New Orleans with facial recognition cameras. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' joins the program to talk about the latest in movies and entertainment.
(May 15, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about AI therapists, set-jetting not jet-setting is the new travel trend, and a standalone ESPN streaming app. The golden age of the fired chicken sandwich. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' joins the program to talk about Netflix bringing back Star Search.
Adam Carolla, The Stand-Up Comedy Club of Bellflower 2nd show tickets available Saturday, May 24th –10pm show – 1-800-GOT JUNK helped Conway move a homeless encampment in his alley // Casino Hunters, suspects following home people from the casinos after spotting the winners in the casino. #CasinoHunters #Casino // Conway taking listeners on a cruise. #Cruises // later w Mo Kelly on Youtube. Conway going on Cruise with listerns sign up for email Conwaytrip@gmail.com
(April 24, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss attending a timeshare presentation, early retirement, and a California bill to create lower rent increase caps. Trump officials consider shrinking national monuments for mining. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' joins the program to talk about ‘Sinners' becoming the highest grossing horror movies of all time in just 5 days.
(April 17, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss panic pre-buying trending, companies offering price locks, and Chinese companies selling directly to American consumers. KFI reporter Michael Monks joins the show live from the Menendez brothers hearing. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' on KFI closes the show talking about Hollywood cranking out original movies but audiences are not showing up.
Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss panic pre-buying trending, companies offering price locks, and Chinese companies selling directly to American consumers. KFI reporter Michael Monks joins the show live from the Menendez brothers hearing. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' on KFI closes the show talking about Hollywood cranking out original movies but audiences are not showing up.
(April 10, 2025)United States among the most hated countries. Broadcast television is in trouble. Stations are asking Washington for help. Who should pay for Ozempic is the next big workplace fight. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' joins the show to talk about ‘Blade Runner' lawsuit against Tesla and Warner Bros proceeding a federal judge has ruled.
(March 27, 2025)Chris Merrill is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss rate caps on credit cards, Tesla owners are likely going to be paying more for insurance, and should you buy a new car RIGHT NOW. As the Signal chat amongst President Trump's National Security team takes on a life of its own and is going nowhere fast, the larger question is could these messages in the wrong hands have had significant implications? Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' on KFI joins the show to talk about what you need to know about the 2025 box office being off to a terrible start. Is the problem supply or demand?
(Friday 03/21/25)Amy King joins Mo Kelly, who is filling in for Bill while he is on vacation, for Handel on the News. President Trump signs order to begin dismantling the Education Department. London's Heathrow Airport closes for the day after power failure. DWP has fixed the vast majority of fire hydrants flagged for repairs last year. In latest blow to Tesla, regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks.
(Friday 03/21/25)Mo Kelly is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. Pam Bondi's campaign against domestic terrorism starts with anti-Elon Musk Tesla vandals. Nick Cannon wants more babies. Cruise passengers were told to draw curtains and turn off lights as they passed through a pirate hot spot. New research uncovers alarming heart risks for marijuana users.
(Friday 03/21/25)Mo Kelly is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. ‘America Will Be Open': Casey Wasserman assures IOC VISA issues won't be a problem for the 2028 L.A Olympics. Los Angeles has a parking enforcement problem… a BIG one! Judge says Mariah Carey didn't steal ‘All I Want For Christmas is You' from other writers. NewsNation reporter Alicia Nieves joins the show to speak on democratic town halls.
(Friday 03/21/25)Mo Kelly is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. Pam Bondi's campaign against domestic terrorism starts with anti-Elon Musk Tesla vandals. Nick Cannon wants more babies. Cruise passengers were told to draw curtains and turn off lights as they passed through a pirate hot spot. New research uncovers alarming heart risks for marijuana users.
(Friday 03/21/25)Mo Kelly is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. ‘America Will Be Open': Casey Wasserman assures IOC VISA issues won't be a problem for the 2028 L.A Olympics. Los Angeles has a parking enforcement problem… a BIG one! Judge says Mariah Carey didn't steal ‘All I Want For Christmas is You' from other writers. NewsNation reporter Alicia Nieves joins the show to speak on democratic town halls.
(Friday 03/21/25)Amy King joins Mo Kelly, who is filling in for Bill while he is on vacation, for Handel on the News. President Trump signs order to begin dismantling the Education Department. London's Heathrow Airport closes for the day after power failure. DWP has fixed the vast majority of fire hydrants flagged for repairs last year. In latest blow to Tesla, regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks.
(March 20, 2025)Amy King joins Mo Kelly, who is filling in for Bill while he is on vacation, for Handel on the News. Fed holds interest rates steady. Trump to sign order aimed at closing Education Department. Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660MIL for defaming oil firm in protests. 911 outage impacts all Los Angeles County Sheriff's stations. Trump freezes $175MIL to Penn over transgender athletes.
Mo Kelly is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. Homeless population in LA County down for second year in a row, preliminary data shows. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett speaks on the newly uncovered JFK assassination documents and what, if any, new information has been found. NewsNation reporter Tom Dempsey joins the program to talk about Trump potentially signing an executive order aimed at eliminating the Education Department. More than 80% of cannabis users admit to driving within hours of consuming: report.
Mo Kelly is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss more people thinking with their portfolios given the volatility in the stock market, whether using federal land to add housing stock could reduce prices, and Harvard announcing tuition will be free for families making less than $200k a year. There are two kinds of credit cards… yet another way the poor are subsidizing the rich. UCLA plays Utah State in opening round of NCAA Tournament.
Mo Kelly is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss more people thinking with their portfolios given the volatility in the stock market, whether using federal land to add housing stock could reduce prices, and Harvard announcing tuition will be free for families making less than $200k a year. There are two kinds of credit cards… yet another way the poor are subsidizing the rich. UCLA plays Utah State in opening round of NCAA Tournament.
(March 20, 2025)Amy King joins Mo Kelly, who is filling in for Bill Handel while he is on vacation, for Handel on the News. Fed holds interest rates steady. Trump to sign order aimed at closing Education Department. Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660MIL for defaming oil firm in protests. 911 outage impacts all Los Angeles County Sheriff's stations. Trump freezes $175MIL to Penn over transgender athletes.
Mo Kelly is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. Homeless population in LA County down for second year in a row, preliminary data shows. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett speaks on the newly uncovered JFK assassination documents and what, if any, new information has been found. NewsNation reporter Tom Dempsey joins the program to talk about Trump potentially signing an executive order aimed at eliminating the Education Department. More than 80% of cannabis users admit to driving within hours of consuming: report.
Mo Kelly is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss more people thinking with their portfolios given the volatility in the stock market, whether using federal land to add housing stock could reduce prices, and Harvard announcing tuition will be free for families making less than $200k a year.
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Mark Rahner's review of the 45th Razzie Awards, acknowledging the absolute WORST films of the year in ‘The Rahner Report' - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents –An in-depth look at how you've been celebrating BHM all month/year long and you had no idea - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – ‘Friday Nights' with L.A. Radio Legend Nautica De La Cruz checking out “Stories Books & Cafe” in the heart of Echo Park AND highlighting today's Hidden Gem, 501c(3) ‘Meals in Motion' and their mission to “empower families in the fight against food insecurity by providing FREE education on healthy food choices, budgeting, food safety and more” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app
Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss a new report highlighting some of the worst places to go when you need a loan, DOGE's potential dividend, and why being a ‘loyal' traveler doesn't mean you're saving. President Trump's supporters among those losing U.S. jobs. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' on KFI joins the show to talk about what you need to know about this weekend's Oscars, from presenters to performers.
Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss longer commutes equal more fast food being consumed, the real estate market showing signs of calming down, and the ‘unlimited vacation' perk. Dairy milk consumption has been declining over the past few decades, but that trend is shifting. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' on KFI joins the show to talk about Pixar debuting its first ever original animated series ‘Win or Lose.'
We are marking the moment we hit 100,000 subscribers here on The Mark Thompson Show and we couldn't have done it without you. From KGO & KFI to now, thank you for your support. Now, let's discuss why Trump is blaming Ukraine for Russia's invasion and why Musk is wrong about Social Sscurity. We'll chat with Mo Kelly from KFI. Presidential historian John Rothmann joins and we're pretty sure he has a lot to say about Trump's second go at the oval. “It's the Planet, Stupid!” brings our favorite eco-journalist, Belinda Waymouth to the show.
Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss Trump's economic impact, restaurants raising prices, and Robinhood no longer offering Super Bowl betting. Biden promised, but failed, to end federal use of private prisons. And that has left the industry ready to cash in big under Trump. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' on KFI joins the show to speak on Alec Baldwin's new reality show.
HR 1 Chris Merrill is sitting in for Mo'Kelly tonight. After six long nights away, Palisades residents are returning home. And there's a house that sustained the fires, Chris digs in as to why the house withstood. // Many neighborhoods are still off-limits to residents. Evacuees say they are increasingly frustrated, and at a loss over what to do next. // House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed to reporters Monday there's ‘been some discussion' of tying California wildfire aid to a debt limit increase, after GOP members raised the issue with Donald Trump in several meetings at the President-elect's Florida resort this weekend. // As the world has watched the Los Angeles wildfires, seeing the loss and destruction that accompanies environmental disaster, some influencers have seen opportunity.
Chris Merrill is in for Mo'Kelly on this Friday night and he's kicking off the third hour with a ‘there's no business like show business' segment, talking about celebrities dealing with the wildfires too. And some of them are stepping up to raise money, others are using their platforms to lift the profiles of people working together. Some are just bummed because it means they have to spend more time in person. // Chris discusses the best streaming services and why Apple TV + is the best streaming service for the price. Chris breaks down the quality original content that Apple TV + offers. // Chris talks Twenty One Pilots with Rahner and The Foosh. And then goes into the Daily Mail talking about how Harry and Meghan are terrible people according to a ‘bombshell article' from Vanity Fair. Also, Chris breaks down the Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni feud. // Mark ends with other stories he found interesting: the average American has 4 ‘good pairs of underwear.' And ends with a story about a medical exam...
Wayne Resnick fills in for Bill Handel all this week. Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss how to be financially responsible in 2025, making financial progress, and all the FREE ways to have fun. UPDATE: NOLA terror attack & Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' joins the show to talk over what you should be streaming in 2025.
Chris Merrill is sitting in the host-chair for Mo'Kelly, and is talking about the LA Times curated “California Bucket List,” featuring unique experiences for each month of the year. And Chris's recommendation for your New Year's resolution. And Foosh on his dating app experience.// Foosh's dating profile. And as users seek alternatives to X (formerly Twitter), Bluesky and Threads offer distinct visions for text-based platforms.// California ‘micronation' offering reward after fathers, children allegedly burglarize, vandalize, property. / LA Law – The Law Makers, Law Breakers, and the times that there ought to be a law... CHP stopped a Rollis Royce and what they found inside was unexpected, to say the least.// California lawmakers passed roughly 1,200 bills last year, including some that resulted in unforeseeable wins by Republicans, promising protections for consumers and small strides for those in the entertainment industry. And California raises the dollar limit for home projects the do not require licensed contractors.
Chris is wrapping up the final hour of Later, with a there's no business-like show business segment, talking about the year's highest grossing films.// Chris is looking back at some of the craziest moments during last night's New Year's Eve celebration programming with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen discussing dropping LSD. // Streamer madness – the best streaming services have a lot in store fo rus in 2025. All the major streamers have packed schedules, with plenty of new and returning fan-favorite shows set to arrive throughout the year. // Cross with George Norry. And A new poll finds that many people may actually achieve their goals in 20205 – with a little help from their pharmacist. More than a quarter of Americans are planning to turn to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to reach their 2025 weight loss goals.
Chris is in for Mo and kicks off hour 3 with a ‘there's no business like show business segment' with an update on why Hollywood is poised for mergers & accusations in 2025. And Netflix did relatively well with Football streaming. // Broadcast TV is making a surprising return with a hi-def antenna to get your OTA channels for free. We're basically working our way back to cable, it will just be a slightly more divided package, and those we lost in entertainment in 2024.// Chris shares his only celebrity story. And Chris and Mark Rahner continue down the list of notable celebrities who have passed.
Chris Merrill is in for Mo'Kelly today on Later. Chris kicks things off with an NFL update. Aaron Rogers is having a rough season. The biggest story of the weekend is that former President Jimmy Carter passed away. And most of Carter's legacy has been established post his Presidency. // Prop 36 and the impact on crime in California and why Chris believes it's not a cure-all. Chris recounts a viral clip that praises Prop 36 and explains that it would have been a felony either way. // Life and limb. Authorities in Palos Verdes Estates have found multiple human limbs on Bluff Cove Trail and are investigating a possible, not yet confirmed connection to recently missing boaters. And a near-miss between 2 planes at LAX was caught on video // Social media and the extremes that exist you're either the hero the villain, and the new year and resolutions. A Californian hits the jackpot with a historic $1.22 billion Mega Millions win, and the latest conspiracy on TikTok is California is rigging the lottery to steal the Capital Gains Tax.
Chris is filling in for Mo on Later, and kicks off the hour talking about Biden's regret that he stepped aside in the race for President, as he believes he could have beaten Trump. Chris reflects on Biden's Presidency and says it's tough in the short term, but history will think of it as how much worse it could have been (inflation, COVID, etc..). But Chris thinks it's disconnected that Biden thinks he could've beaten Trump. And Chris discusses Elon Musk and his support of the H1B Visas. // Snoop Dogg was hosting the Snoop Dogg Gin and Juice Arizona Bowl where Chris was broadcasting from this weekend. And Trump is trying to save TikTok from being banned and has asked the Supreme Court to let him resolve it through political means. //Holiday sales from early November through Christmas Eve have increased as people shopped more online and in retail stores this year than in 2023. Chris questions whether people are being smart with their money. And he talks about personal sacrifices he has made in his life to get out of debt. And Big Lots announced it was closing but was able to find a new buyer in a firm that helps distressed companies. // Americans have reached a surprising consensus on 2024, it was ‘decidedly average,' and most Americans rate it on average a 6.1. And Foosh on New Years resolutions and his lack of vision boarding. Chris discusses 2025 Bingo cards with things you want to accomplish in the coming year, so it's essentially the new version of a vision board.
Host of ‘How to Money' on KFI Joel Larsgaard joins Wayne to speak on holiday spending, tax season, and personal finance heading into 2025. The Walmart effect. Will Trump administration send troops to Mexico? The show closes with the host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' on KFI to talk about the latest movies and streaming entertainment including Squid Game 2.
Host of “How to Money” on KFI Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss homeowners living longer and have more wealth, the memecoin space in crypto, and the best ways to save on travel. U.S weighs ban on Chinese-made router in millions of American homes. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' on KFI weekdays from 7pm-10pm joins Bill to talk about Superman's latest trailer and Elton John's new documentary movie
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – An in-depth look at Mo's stance on “Spanking” your children and why he is and always will be “a-okay” with it - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app
How to Money's Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about porch pirates, Airline fees are under investigation by congress. Ai Granny is thwarting scammers. Number of 401k 'Millionaires' Just Jumped by 9.5%. Later with Mo Kelly host joins Bill to discuss Britney Spears escaping move to Mexico.
Welcome To the white house pastathon event // Talking to the district manager from Smart & Final Seg // Recap of Pastathon donations // Jeannie and Jordyn, volunteers of National Charity league
Donations update / Talking with Tiffany Hobbs // Talking with Chef Bruno // Talking with Chef Bruno cont'd // Final count and all our giveaways
Host of “How to Money” on KFI Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss giving pre-owned stuff for Holidays, sports betting leading to a decline in investing, and Americans not liking shrinkflation… but they ar making different choices. Palm Springs reaches nearly $6MIL reparations deal with former Section 14 residents. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' on KFI weekdays from 7pm-10pm joins Bill to talk about the Gladiator II and box office prospects big pictures.
ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Special Guest Host Chris Merrill filling in ‘Later, for Mo'Kelly' with thoughts on Mike Tyson, Menendez Brothes AND Netflix difficulties- on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app
ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Special Guest Host Chris Merrill filling in ‘Later, for Mo'Kelly' with thoughts on Surveillance, Proposals AND International Space Station - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app
Guest: Corbin Carson on Congressional Races in OC. Conway, Thompson and Mo Kelly have an election take over as they discuss some results. Guest: Michael Monks on L.A. City Council Race: De Leon/Jurado. Conway, Thompson and Mo Kelly continue.
Guest: Traci Park American attorney and politician, in LA City Councilmember for the 11th district since 2022. Tim and Mo go through the different states and their winnings. Guest: Elex Michaelson On the polls and the predications. Tim Conway passes the show to MoKelly for more coverage on the 2024 Elections
Wayne Resnick fills in for Bill while he is out on vacation. Host of ‘How to Money' on KFI Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about savings rates declining, FTC announcing “Click to Cancel' rule, luxury goods prices going up, and upside-down car balances on the rise. Trump/ Harris on tax credits. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' on KFI weekdays from 7pm-10pm joins Bill to talk about Disneyland debuting a new expensive line-skipping pass.
Six arrested in connection with flash mob robbery at Westfield Topanga Mall/ Tim's childhood memory of learning to skate at the old Topanga Plaza. // Mo Kelly on Westfield Topanga mall smash-n-grab and Diddy talk (music industry buzz) // How does everybody have so much money? Thought people were broke; malls full, stadiums sold out/ L.A. County is a runway for luxury vehicles on the highways.// What's the best Spaghetti Sauce / Roma D' Italia / Michelle Kube's dad worked on Space Shuttle / Kamala Harris campaign commercial / Black Friday October