Podcasts about national news

(July 21,2025)Forget the High Road: Newsom takes the fight to Trump and his allies… is it working? Feds prep to reopen Alcatraz. Trump urges Washington and Cleveland sports teams revert to native American names. Will personal firefighting devices help or hurt in future wildfires?

(July 21,2025)Federal cuts leave Los Angeles County health system in crisis. Inside the wild world of dog wellness in Los Angeles. Make Coca-Cola Great again. ‘Quiet Cracking' is the newest term for workplace problems – and it's ‘pretty pervasive,' expert says.

(July 21,2025)Michael Monks joins Bill for Handel on the News. ICE chief says he will continue to allow agents to wear masks during arrest raids. Nearly 200 people killed seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, Palestinian officials say. Number missing in Texas floods July 4 drops to 3 as officials cut list. Man dies after being pulled into MRI machine by his metal necklace. Trump threatens to restrict stadium deal with Washington Commanders if they don't change name back to ‘Redskins.'

(July 18, 2025)Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. New U.S assessment finds American strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites. ‘The Late Show with Steven Colbert' to end May 2026. House passes Trump's $9BIL DOGE cuts package. Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a minor vein condition, after noticing swelling in legs.

(July 18, 2025)Jeffrey Epstein's friends sent him letters for his 50th birthday album. ICE is gaining access to Medicaid records, adding peril for immigrants. Couple caught on camera at Coldplay concert goes viral. Has TikTok sleuthing gone too far? Are diamonds even a luxury anymore? DeBeers reckons with price plunge.

Writer and Director of 'Airplane' and 'Top Secret' David Zucker joins the show. Is Colbert's ouster really a ‘financial decision?' 

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call.  ABC News transportation reporter Sam Sweeney opens the show talking about Air India captain possibly shutting off fuel ahead of the deadly crash, WSJ reports. The host of “Home' on KFI the House Whisperer Dean Sharp joins the show to discuss midsummer fire season prep. We ‘Get in Your Business' with Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe discussing business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss speaking on Billy Joel getting the documentary treatment, Lena Dunham's ‘Too Much,' and SHARK WEEK kicking off this Sunday.

Writer and Director of 'Airplane' and 'Top Secret' David Zucker joins the show.

The host of “Home' on KFI the House Whisperer Dean Sharp joins the show to discuss midsummer fire season prep.

(July 17, 2025)Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Trump growing more frustrated with Epstein questions amid building GOP pressure to release documents. Manhattan prosecutor who handled Epstein cases fired. Los Angeles county jails are handing inmates to ICE for the first time in years. Trump administration rescinds $4BIL in US funding for California high-speed rail project. Politician apologizes for ‘satirical' video calling on gangs to organize against ICE.

(July 17, 2025)Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles. What happens to the kids when parents are deported? These families are making plans. 21 babies and kids rescued after couple ‘tricked' surrogates across the nation to carry babies for them. 

(July 17, 2025)Senate votes to cut federal funding to PBS, NPR, and public stations. After 80 years, Trinity Test victims are eligible for reparations. Are diamonds even a luxury anymore? 20 states (including California} sue the Trump administration over ending FEMA funding for disaster mitigation. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' joins the program to talk about tickets going on sale for a certain movie that won't be released for another year… what's up with that?

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call.  ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show talking about why Epstein will not go away. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on Epstein and Jerome Powell. We ‘Get in Your Business' with Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe discussing business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking about tiny homes… would you live in one?

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, July 17th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Belk Ransomware Attack and Amtrak Upgrades 6:35 Sen. Tillis Interview on GMBT makes National News 6:50 RAM Biz Update; JD Power ranks Car cupholders 7:05 British Open Round 1/Scottie Scheffler comments on priorities 7:20 Scottie Scheffler comments on priorities cont. 7:35 MLS All-Star game coming to Charlotte in 2026 7:50 Crossing the Streams with Brett Winterble 8:05 Mark Garrison Reports: Hot Diggity Dog 8:20 Report: Revenge has same effect on your brain as drugs 8:35 Guest: Congressman Don Brown (Senate Candidate) - Decision to run for Senate in 2026 8:50 Beth has ties to the Just Say No To Drugs campaign 9:05 The C.H.I.C.K.E.N. Club 9:20 The C.H.I.C.K.E.N. Club cont. 9:50 Beth had catered lunches... from Captain D'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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(July 16, 2025)Happy 32 years in the morning on KFI Bill Handel! Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. 2,000 National Guardsmen being withdrawn from Los Angeles mission, the Pentagon confirms. Arrest made in shooting deaths of ‘American Idol' music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca inside Encino home. AG Bondi says there's no change to her position on Epstein after Trump suggests she could release more files. Russia rejects Trump's demand for a Ukraine war ceasefire in 50 days as unacceptable.

Happy 32 years in the morning on KFI Bill Handel! Rich Marotta calls in to the show. Rich was the sports anchor in the morning for 21 years and went on to be the founder of the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame. Etsy witches charge for jobs, sunshine, your sports team winning for a fee... business is booming. Bill's best friend and business partner Saville calls in. 

Happy 32 years in the morning on KFI Bill Handel! Etsy witches charge for jobs, sunshine, your sports team winning for a fee... business is booming. PBS and NPR's last ditch fight to save funding. Disaster at FEMA. 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

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the Senate set to vote to formalize DOGE cuts to public broadcasting & U.S. Agency for International Development. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday'! Rich talks about Samsung's new foldable phones, Google's Gemini video feature, and takes us behind the scenes at Disney's imagineering. On this week's edition of ‘Amy's on It' she reviews the new ‘Superman' movie. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy sharing her thoughts on the 2025 Emmy nominations and gives some predictions.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday'! Rich talks about Samsung's new foldable phones, Google's Gemini video feature, and takes us behind the scenes at Disney's imagineering.

Front Page, Metro and National News articles from The Des Moines Register and USA Today. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

(July 15,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume. The homeless population in Los Angeles city and county supposedly drops for 2nd year in a row, data finds. Trump, Rutte announce ‘really big' NATO arms package amid new 50-day deadline to Putin. Pot farm raided by immigration agents has child labor complaint, state says.

(July 15,2025)KKTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Rich talks about Samsung's new foldable phones, Google's Gemini has a new video feature, and gone.com a new take on junk pick-up. Drones are the future of warfare, so why is the U.S. not making any? The death of the ‘click to cancel' rule.

(July 15,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume. The homeless population in Los Angeles city and county supposedly drops for 2nd year in a row, data finds. Trump, Rutte announce ‘really big' NATO arms package amid new 50-day deadline to Putin. Pot farm raided by immigration agents has child labor complaint, state says.

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call.  ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Mike talks about a big week for Grok AI and shares the latest with foldable smartphones. ABC News senior Washington reporter Will Steakin speaks on Trump defensing Bondi over Epstein files and the MAGA base being upset with how it is being handled. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with  ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan discussing why poison control centers are sounding the alarm on nicotine patches.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Rich talks about Samsung's new foldable phones, Google's Gemini has a new video feature, and gone.com a new take on junk pick-up.

Front Page, Metro and National News articles from The Des Moines Register and USA Today. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

(July 14,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump administration to appeal Los Angeles judge's decision to indiscriminate immigration raids. EU suspends retaliatory tariffs on US goods to try to negotiate a trade deal. Search for Texas flood victims paused because of heavy rains. Iran says it would resume nuclear talks with US if guaranteed no further attacks.

(July 14,2025)Trump administration to appeal Los Angeles judge's decision on indiscriminate immigration raids. The largest mass deportation in American history. California, the epicenter of the nation's housing crisis, is finally getting a housing agency. 

(July 14, 2025)Nations find that neither anger nor appeasement deflects Trump's tariff threats. The pants cost $20…they explain $86BIL Costco sales. Elon Musk updated Grok. In America's return to the office, women are falling behind.

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about Mexico and the EU pushing back against newly announced tariffs. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speak on the tragedy in Central Texas and an underestimation of flood risk. Bloomberg Media's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with

Front Page, Metro and National News articles from The Des Moines Register and USA Today. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Heather Brooker hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan shares the latest from Central Texas. ABC News reporter Luke Barr talks about the USSS outlining changes to the agency since attempted assassination on President Trump. 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 the Lucas Narrative Art Museum and the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife crossing, both scheduled to open in 2026. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy discussing a federal judge blocking Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, sidestepping the SCOTUS ruling.

(Friday 07/11/25)Poll finds Californians believe American democracy is under attack. After Texas floods, cloud seeding becomes target of conspiracy theories. Trump administration hires scientists who doubt the consensus on global warming. Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs against U.S. if Trump follows through on 50% import taxes

(Friday 07/11/25)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Judge hears arguments in lawsuit seeking to restrict immigration raids in Southern California. Birthright citizenship: Federal judge issues new nationwide block against Trump's executive order. Federal immigration agents sweep Ventura County cannabis farm. State Department tells staffers that layoff notices are coming soon.

(Friday 07/11/25)IT'S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about • Sonic and Popeyes trying to steal McDonald's thunder • People love this Italian ingredient at Costco • Dr Pepper and Walmart Just Launched a New Item, and It's Not Soda. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.'

IT'S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about • Sonic and Popeyes trying to steal McDonald's thunder • People love this Italian ingredient at Costco • Dr Pepper and Walmart Just Launched a New Item, and It's Not Soda.

Heather Brooker hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. 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 the Lucas Narrative Art Museum and the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife crossing, both scheduled to open in 2026.

(July 10, 2025)As L.A. reels, the White House sees ‘grand success' in crackdown tactics with no end in sight. California wants new education requirements for police officers. Will this make it more difficult to recruit? The Trevor Project suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth may soon go silent.

(July 10, 2025)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Some Texas flood alerts were delayed as officials waited for authorization, former Kerr County official says. Child killed, others injured after tree branch falls on group at summer camp in Calabasas. Los Angeles firefighters help rescue at least 31 workers trapped after tunnel collapse in Wilmington.

Heather Brooker hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News NATIONAL REPORTER Jim Ryan opens the show discussing the relief efforts in Central Texas. ABC News White House correspondent talks about new proposed Russia sanctions.  Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather sharing a Cat Con preview.  

(July 08, 2025)City of Los Angeles on pace for the lowest homicide total in nearly 60 years. The City and County of Los Angeles seek to join lawsuit to stop immigration raids. Epstein Files: Annoyance at Bondi's handling of case grows inside and outside the White House. RFK Jr's battle against food dyes hits a roadblock… M&M's.

(July 08, 2025)The Texas flood blame game is a distraction. Why Americans can't buy the world's best electric car. 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 tick season being really bad this year and the bet ways to hydrate in this heat wave… some say milk is better than water.

(July 08, 2025)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. L.A., Pasadena, others seek to koin lawsuit to stop ‘unconstitutional' immigration raids. Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic's disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show. Ukraine aid: Hegseth did not inform the White House before he authorized a pause on weapon shipments, sources say. Epstein Files: Annoyance at Bondi's handling of case grows inside and outside the White House.

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King on this Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News contributor and former DHS official John Cohen opens the show talking about the nation's ability to prepare for natural disasters being a priority. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Rich discusses Samsung unveiling foldable phones, Prime Day tips, Gmail update, & FDA news. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather sharing her San Diego Comic Con exclusive preview.

(July 08,2025)Heavily armed immigration agents descend on L.A.'s MacArthur Park; Mayor Karen Bass shows up. ‘Gringo Go Home.' Mexico City protests target Americans and gentrification. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize and gives him a copy of the nominating letter

(July 08,2025)What went wrong with State Farms L.A. fire response. Gen Z turning to AI to do their dating dirty work — breakup texts and apologies. TSA allow shoes to stay on for airport screening tests. 

(July 08,2025)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. New flooding risks; death toll rises in Central Texas. Heavily armed immigration agents in L.A's MacArthur Park. Trump announces new tariffs of up to 40% on a growing number of countries. US Justice Department finds no Jeffrey Epstein ‘client list.'

(Friday 07/07/25)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Texas braces for more rain as death toll mounts to at least 82 with dozens missing. Trump signs disaster declaration for Central Texas Floods. Elon Musk says ‘America Party' formed after poll on X shows support. OC lifeguards rescue hundreds of swimmers on July 4th weekend due to dangerous rip currents.