Podcasts about national news

(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.'

(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.

(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.

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.

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King on this Wednesday Wake Up Call.  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.

(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.'

(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. 

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King on this Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about the latest regarding the flash floods in Central Texas. ABC News journalist Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Netanyahu returning to Washington. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather talking about the state of Hollywood and film.

ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski  joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Mike talks about AMAZON PRIME DAYS ARE HERE!!!

(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.

Heather Brooker hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan speaks on the tragedy in Texas where flash floods have claimed numerous lives. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe talks about the latest regarding business and what's happening on Wall Street. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy closes the show talking about the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill' going into law, and what that means for you.

(Friday 07/04/25)Los Angeles to halt ‘disaster tourism' buses in Palisades fire zone. The new honeymoon: Romance, adventure, and… your mom. Teens found guilty of bullying could lose their drivers license. 

(Friday 07/04/25)Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra who hosts Handel on the News while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. Trump takes ‘Big, Beautiful Bill; victory lap in Iowa: 5 Takeaways. Central California wildfire scorches 53,000 acres; now the largest in 2025. Russia launches record number of drones at Ukraine after latest Trump-Putin phone call. Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested in Studio City and will be deported, federal officials say. RIP Michael Madsen.

Heather Brooker hosts your 4th of July Friday Wake Up Call. Heather takes us behind the scenes of the Hollywood Bowl Independence Day event and fireworks. Get to know the Benn Family Band who appeared on AGT after surviving the Eaton Fire. Shaespeare in the Park. The show closes with a 4th of July roundtable.

(July 03, 2025)Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra who hosts Handel on the News while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. House GOP holdouts fall in line, paving the way for final passage of Trump tax bill. Diddy denied bail at hearing, to remain in jail after verdict. Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw reaches 3,000 strikeout milestone. Girl who went overboard on Disney Dream cruise fell ‘backward through a porthole.'

(July 03, 2025)Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra who hosts Handel on the News while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. House GOP holdouts fall in line, paving the way for final passage of Trump tax bill. Diddy denied bail at hearing, to remain in jail after verdict. Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw reaches 3,000 strikeout milestone. Girl who went overboard on Disney Dream cruise fell ‘backward through a porthole.'

Heather Brooker hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Hamas being open to ceasefire but Netanyahu saying there is no room for them in post-war Gaza. ABC News correspondent Peter Charalambous speaks on Diddy being acquitted on the most serious charges but still bail getting denied. . ABC News journalist Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to speak on Iran's foreign ministry saying Iran preserves the right to pursue nuclear energy program. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan talking about Americans slowing down on fast food.

(July 02, 2025)Elon Musk vows to start a new political party after Trump feud… could it actually happen? 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 the top-5 common medical emergencies on July 4th, children and home medication emergencies, and preventing at-home medication mistakes.

(July 02, 2025)Senate passes Trump's tax bill, sending it to House for final passage. Sean ‘Diddy' Combs jury reaches verdicts on sex trafficking and prostitution, and racketeering.These new laws went into effect yesterday.

(July 02, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Senate passes Trump's tax bill, sending it to House for final passage. Bass says Trump is waging ‘an all-out assault' against Los Angeles. Sean ‘Diddy' Combs jury reaches verdicts on sex trafficking and prostitution, deliberating racketeering. Israel agrees to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, Trump says. AI cameras will begin ticketing bus lane violators in 2 more L.A. County cities.

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about Vice President Vance breaking the tie to pass Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful Bill' in the Senate. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Mike discusses all the tech stuff in the Republican spending bill and shares an update on Trump mobile. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with the Executive Director of Friends of Big Bear Valley Sandy Steers talking about the use of fireworks.  

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 the top-5 common medical emergencies on July 4th, children and home medication emergencies, and preventing at-home medication mistakes.

The show closes with the Executive Director of Friends of Big Bear Valley Sandy Steers talking about the use of fireworks.  

ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Mike discusses all the tech stuff in the Republican spending bill and shares an update on Trump mobile.

(July 01,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Vote-a-rama: Senate marathon voting session on Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill' stretches into the morning. Elon Musk promises to fund campaigns against republicans who vote for Trump's tax bill. Diddy trial update: Jury begins deliberating in Sean ‘Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial. Bryan Kohberger agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student killings. Man shot Idaho firefighters after they asked him to move vehicle, sheriff says.

(July 01,2025)Trump administration sues Mayor Karen Bass, L.A. City Council over sanctuary policy. California rolls back its landmark environmental law. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Mike speaks on all the tech stuff in the Republican bill and shares an update on Trump's smartphones. Trump will visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz.'

(July 01,2025)The Vatican launches American-style campaign to help erase a $58MIL deficit. Dying honeybees are threatening California's economy… can Central Valley lawmakers save them? Amazon is on the cusp of using more robots than humans in its warehouses. Business is booming for Brazil's four-legged pet detectives.

Amy hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan shares the latest regarding the search for a motive in the Idaho firefighter ambush. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard talking about the new MVNO cell services, financial advice from TikTok, and MorningStar's list of the best 529 plans for your kids future education.

ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Mike speaks on all the tech stuff in the Republican bill and shares an update on Trump's smartphones.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard about the new MVNO cell services, financial advice from TikTok, and MorningStar's list of the best 529 plans for your kids future education.

(June 30,2025)Inside ‘Operation Narnia,' the daring attack Israel feared it couldn't pull off. Is your brain aging faster than you? New tools offer ways to measure and improve cognitive health. The Vatican launches American-style fundraising.

(June 30,2025)Senate to begin voting on policy bill, as GOP grasps for support. Survey shows that more people have negative views on tipping. What states are tipping the most and the least? Can Central Valley lawmakers save them? That chatbot may be telling you just what you want to hear.

(June 30,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trumps's sweeping tax-cut, spending bill clears first US Senate hurdle. Russia launches the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says. Sen. Thomas Tillis announces he's not seeking reelection, a day after voting against Trump's agenda bill. Two firefighters killed in Isaho in ambush, suspect dead, sheriff says. Trump says there is a buyer for TikTok that he'll reveal in ‘about 2 weeks.'

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent joins the show to discuss the ‘Big Beautiful Bill.' ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on the Idaho firefighters who were ambushed on the job. Bloomberg Media's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with animal trainer Heidi Herriott about getting your pets ready for fireworks.

Amy talks with animal trainer Heidi Herriott about getting your pets ready for fireworks.

(Friday 06/27/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on birthright citizenship and five other cases on term's final day. US, China formalize deal on rare Earth shipments in trade breakthrough. House GOP holdouts threaten revolt over Trump and Senate's tax bill. Supreme Court blocked Planned Parenthood from suing South Carolina over Medicaid funding. Trump threatens CNN and New York Times with lawsuits over misleading Iran reports.

(Friday 06/27/25)Supreme Court to issue rulings today on birthright citizenship, porn sites, and more. Malaysia will stop taking U.S. plastic waste… What will California do? I have incontinence... how to avoid accidents when you leave home. Trump bans ‘negative' signage at national park, asks visitors to report unpatriotic text.

(Friday 06/27/25)IT'S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Olive Garden releasing three new products that are inedible, the great round divided serving tray at Aldi, Sonics new pickle flavored meal, and the new Dollar Tree iced coffee people are raving about. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.'

(June 26, 2025)The White House moves to limit classified info sharing with Congress after Iran strikes leak. What it's like for B-2 bomber pilots on an attack mission. Inside the complex petty prenups of the super-wealthy. Trump administration to end protections for 58MIL acres of national forest.

(June 26, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about the housing market softening, the new MVNO cell services springing up, and credit scores tanking due to student loans. In landmark decision, judge rules California FAIR plan's smoke-damage policy is illegal. The host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' joins Bill to talk about Brad Pitt's new F1 movie set to make over $100MIL this weekend.  

(June 26, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. CIA says intel show Iran's nuclear program ‘severely damaged' by Trump strikes. In a win for Trump, NATO agrees to big increase in military spending. Los Angeles Public Protective League calls for resignation of Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez over ‘cholos' post. Iran's Supreme Leader makes first public statement since ceasefire declared in Israel-Iran war.

(June 25, 2025)Newsom and Democrats announce $321BIL California deal. Newsom vs Trump: Judge orders Los Angeles troops deployment records handed over. How the United States helped create Iran's nuclear program. Community college scams rise in California: 1MIL fake applicants.