Podcast appearances and mentions of neil saavedra

(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 Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. 2,000 National Guardsmen being withdrawn from Los Angeles mission, the Pentagon confirms.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.

(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)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 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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(Friday 07/04/25)Neil Saavedra fills in while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. What is your states most popular food fo the 4th of July? Independence Day drone shows will light up skies in dozens of cities this year. The Fork Reporter takes listener calls on a special editon4th of July BBQ foodie Friday.

(July 03, 2025)Neil Saavedra fills in while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. A classic childhood pastime is fading. The origin of the $80 popcorn bucket. Scientists define six traits that make a person ‘cool.' Inside the Los Angeles Zoo's messy $50MIL breakup.

(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.'

(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.

(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.

(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.'

(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.'

T'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.

(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)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by months, repost says. Palm Springs bomb accomplice suspect dies in federal custody. Newsom vs Trump: Judge orders L.A. troop deployment records handed over. Community groups call for an eviction moratorium amid immigration raids across Los Angeles.

(June 24,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran & Israel reach ceasefire agreement. No casualties reported after Iran missile attack on U.S. base in Qatar. NATO leaders gather for historic summit with unity on the line. California ranks among top states for lung health, new study shows. Supreme Court allows Trump administration to deport illegal migrants to ‘third countries.'

(June 23,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran says US ‘must receive a response' after strikes on nuclear facilities. Democrats say they were left in dark about plans for US strikes on Iran. NATO leaders gather Tuesday for what could be a historic summit. L.A Sheriff's officials delete tweet calling Iranians ‘victims' of ‘bombings.' Oil futures syrge following US strikes on Iran.

(June 19, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Lakers selling majority ownership of franchise to Dodgers owner. Israel vows to intensify attacks after Iranian missile hits hospital. Democrats raise war powers concerns as Trump mulls Iran strike. New US visa rules will force foreign students to unlock social media profiles. Jury finds Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder in Boston police boyfriend's death.

(June 17,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Downtown Los Angeles curfew scaled back as anti-ICE protests ease. The proposed bill would ban ICE agents, law enforcement from wearing masks in California. Senate finance unveils committee's portion of GOP megabill. Trump urges everyone in Tehran to evacuate ‘before it is too late.'

(June 16,2025)Amy King joins Neil Saavedra who fills in for Bill for Handel on the News. Minnesota lawmakers' shooting updates: Suspect arrested after manhunt. Iran strikes Tel Aviv and Haifa as Israel conflict enters fourth day. Trump rejected Israeli plan to kill Iran's Supreme Leader, US official says. More than 500 arrests made over 8 days of protests in Los Angeles.

In an unexpected turn, Hour 2 of The Fork Report veers into breaking news as Neil Saavedra reacts to the fallout from the “No Kings Day” protests rocking Los Angeles. From freeway shutdowns to police activity across the city, Neil and the crew juggle food talk with fast-moving developments affecting weekend life in SoCal.

Neil Saavedra kicks off The Fork Report with breaking coverage of LA's “No Kings Day” protests, where chaos spilled onto freeways and into neighborhoods. From bizarre arrests to blocked traffic, Neil breaks down how the disruption intersected with local events—including closures, rerouted food trucks, and shaken-up weekend plans.

(Friday 06/13/25)IT'S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about the ingredient Microwave Omelet, Costco's “Scan and Go.”, and Disney Parks new food reservation feature.The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.'

T'S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about the ingredient Microwave Omelet, Costco's “Scan and Go.”, and Disney Parks new food reservation features

(June 11, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Los Angeles had its quietest night in a week. Speaker Johnson, backing Trump's LA actions, says Newsom should be ‘tared and feathered.' Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to L.A. Mexico's Sheinbaum refutes Noem's charge that she ‘encouraged' violence in L.A. Military members boo Newsom, Biden and the press during Trump speech.

(June 10,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. L.A. immigration raid protests around Los Angeles. Hundreds of marines mobilizing to Los Angeles. California sues Trump administration over ‘unlawful, unprecedented' National Guard deployment. Breakdown between Trump and Newsom deepens as L.A. riots intensify. RFK Jr ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee to try and restore public trust. 

(Friday 06/06/25)IT'S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Costco's ice cream Sandos, the 6 size classifications for egg sizes, & Sam's Club's new customer chosen drink. 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 Costco's ice cream Sandos, the 6 size classifications for egg sizes, & Sam's Club's new customer chosen drink.

(June 04, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. The Trump administration just doubled the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Elon Musk calls the ‘Big Beautiful Bill' a ‘disgusting abomination.' Boulder suspect's family detained by ICE, set for expedited removal, Kristi Noem says. Patel sounds the alarm as Chinese nationals charged with smuggling ‘agroterrorism agent' into US.

(June 03,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Boulder attack suspect charged with federal hate crime, said he ‘wanted to kill all Zionist people': Court documents. Big Bear eaglet Sunny flies the nest for the first time. Russia sets out punitive terms at peace talks with Ukraine. NATO eas flank backs Ukraine membership, Poland, Romania, and Lithuania say. Acting head of FEMA wasn't aware U.S. has a hurricane season, sources say.

(June 02,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Israeli troops kill over 30 near U.S. aid site in Rafah, officials say. Ukraine destroys dozens of Russian warplanes with drone attack deep inside Russia. Boulder attack: Multiple people injured in ‘act of terror,' FBI says. Big brands are staying quite this Pride month.

(Friday 05/30/25)IT'S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk the legality of copying product packaging, the best way to make frozen fries at home, and Altadena restaurants are slowly opening back up. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.'

(May 29, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News.  Trump administration tariffs deemed illegal by federal judicial panel. Elon Musk time in Trump administration has concluded. Doctors react to RFK Jr's decision to end COVID vaccine recommendations for healthy children, pregnant women. US to revoke visas for Chinese students.

(May 28, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump says Putin is ‘playing with fire' as Kremlin continues assault on Ukraine. U.S. stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students white it expands social media vetting. California home of Beanie Babies billionaire is scene of violent break-in. Trump threatens to withhold funding for California over transgender athlete at Riverside County's Jurupa Valley High.

(May 27,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. deals. Russia responds to Trump's criticism of Putin: There is ‘emotional overload' right now. of Putin. Liverpool parade car crash: Driver crashes into soccer fans, injuring 45; incident not believed to be terrorism. Trump suggests giving Trade Schools money withheld from Havard. France's Macron dismisses video showing wife shoving him in the face. Study links technology use to lower risk of cognitive decline.

(May 26,2025)Amy King joins Neil Saavedra who fills in for Bill for Handel on the News. U.S. attorney in L.A. moves to ‘neutralize' California's sanctuary rules. Trump delays 50% tariffs on EU to July 9th. Large group vandalizes several businesses and Metro trains in downtown Los Angeles. Russia spent a record number of drones into Ukraine as Trump says Putin has ‘gone crazy.'

(May 26,2025)Neil Saavedra fills In for Bill on this Memorial Day Monday. Memorial Day we BBQ… Does LA have a BBQ style? How to properly cook a streak. Chefs have many go-to sayings, but some go against science. The Fork Reporter breaks down some grilling myths. 

(May 26,2025)Neil Saavedra fills In for Bill on this Memorial Day Monday. You can ask ChatGPT if you're hot or not. We all love 3-day weekends but here's what experts say about making your weekends more fulfilling. Drowning is the leading cause of death in young kids… Here's how to prevent it.

(Friday 05/23/25)IT'S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk Kraft/Heinz spending $3BIL on U.S. manufacturing facilities, dining where Walt Disney dined, ‘Snackle Box,' and FREE burgers at Burger King. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.'

(May 22, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill' advances toward Thursday vote on passage in US House. 265 suspected child predators arrested in Southern California crackdown. PCH to reopen Friday ahead of Memorial Day Weekend. Pentagon announces it has accepted jet from Qatar that will be used by Trump once it is modified.

(May 21, 2025)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump announces ‘Golden Dome' space missile defenses. Mayor Bass moves to cut film permit costs as LA battles production loss. New Orleans jail worker charged after admitting he helped inmates escape. With little progress after phone calls and talks, Ukraine's allies hit Russia with new sanctions. Bidne was supposedly last screened for prostate cancer in 2014 before diagnosis.

(May 20,2025)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. First aid trucks have entered Gaza following nearly three months of Israel's blockade. The U.S. will pay the family of Ashli Babbitt nearly $5 million. The Supreme Court has allowed President Trump to lift deportation protections for Venezuelans. President Trump went off-script when commenting on President Biden's cancer diagnosis, saying he was “surprised the public wasn't notified a long time ago.” Meanwhile, the Menendez brothers' parole hearing has been postponed until August, and President Trump and First Lady Melania have signed the 'Take It Down Act.'

(May 19,2025)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Biden is diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Suspect identified in Palm Springs bombing and is said to have died in the blast. 2 dead, 19 injured after Mexican Navy sailboat crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, mayor says. Trump says he will speak to Putin on the phone later today. Israel says it will allow ‘basic' aid into Gaza after nearly 3 months of blockade.