Podcast appearances and mentions of neil saavedra

(August 28, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Community mourns as officials seek motive in Minneapolis shooting. Emmanuel Haro's father admitted to jail informant he killed baby: report. White House fired CDC director who says RFK Jr. is ‘weaponizing public health.'

(August 27, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Parents of missing baby Emmanuel Haro appear in court on murder charges. FEMA workers put on leave after signing letter warning of Trump's overhaul of the agency. Hamas challenges Israeli account of Gaza hospital attack that killed 21. California Republican lawmaker proposes ‘two-state solution' in response to redistricting fight. The engagement heard around the world, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged.

(Tuesday Aug 26,2025)Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump, California Republicans move to block Newsom's redistricting ballot measure. Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say. LAPD busts gang behind nearly 100 break-ins, seizing high-end jewelry and guns. Trump signs order targeting anyone that burns the American flag.

(August 25,2025)Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. 4 journalists among 19 killed by Israeli strike on Gaza hospital. National Guard troops in D.C. to begin carrying firearms. Repeat sex offender charged in multiple ‘butt sniffing' incidents arrested again in Burbank. Baby Emmanuel Haro's father seen with deputies in remote Moreno Valley amid search for child's body. U.S. immigrant population down by more than 1MIL people amid Trump crackdown.

(August 20, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. California redistricting hearing on new congressional map turns heated as Republicans mount opposition campaign. Trump says the Smithsonian focuses too much on the negative aspects of U.S history. L.A. delays Palisades fire report at request of federal officials. Southern California city launches webpage to track immigration raids.

(Tuesday Aug 19,2025)Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump, European leaders press for Ukraine-Russia negotiations. the ‘Ketamine Queen' who sold drugs to ‘Friends' star Mathew Perry pleads guilty and avoids trial. Beaches close in Mid-Atlantic as Hurricane Erin brings deadly rip currents. US State Department has revoked more than 6,000 student visas, officials say.

(August 18,2025)Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump tells Zelenskyy Ukraine cannot reclaim Crimea, be a NATO member. Gaza: Leaked recording reveals ex-Israeli military intelligence chief calling 50,000 deaths ‘necessary.' San Bernardino County Sheriff's investigators ‘cannot rule out foul play' after mom reported baby boy ‘kidnapped' in Yucaipa. Storm strengthens to category 4 near Bahamas.

(Friday 08/15/25)FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Bucket-O-Soup, a new Costco baked good, and Arizona Iced Tea potentially raising their price. The hour closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.'

FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Bucket-O-Soup, a new Costco baked good, and Arizona Iced Tea potentially raising their price.

(August 14, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Europeans strike upbeat note after Trump hears them out on Putin summit demands. Germany and allies to send major military aid package to Ukraine using new NATO supply line. Air Canada plans to lock out its flight attendants and cancel all flights starting this weekend. Melania Trump demands Hunter Biden retract ‘extremely salacious' Epstein comments.

(August 13, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump-Putin summit to take place at U.S military base in Anchorage. White House says it can fine or jail homeless in D.C. Texas democrats weigh return to state in redistricting showdown. Boil water notice lifted for Granada Hills, Porter Ranch. Spirit Airlines warns it could be out of business within the year.

(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)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.

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

(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.'

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.

(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.

(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.

(Tuesday Aug 05,2025)Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Texas redistricting move would ‘trigger' new California maps, Newsom says. Texas House GOP votes to issue civil arrest warrants for fleeing Democrats. US DOJ to open grand jury to investigate Obama officials, source says. Netanyahu to urge ‘full conquest' of Gaza as ceasefire talks reach an impasse. Birth from embryo frozen for more than 30 years believed to be a record.

(August 04,2025)Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump defends firing labor statistics chief after weak jobs report. Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing state. Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes, opens permanent humanitarian corridors. DOJ is walking back the White House's goal to arrest 3,000 illegal immigrants per day.

(Friday 08/01/25)FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about national fast-food rankings, Costco pan $300 cheaper than the pan it is modeled after, and why beef prices have been rising. The hour closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.'

FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about national fast-food rankings, Costco pan $300 cheaper than the pan it is modeled after, and why beef prices have been rising.

(July 31, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026. L.A City Council bans N-word and C-word at meetings. Arab states call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish power in unprecedented move. Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up 5 GOP seats. Dems invoke rare federal law to force release of Epstein files… here's how it works.

(July 30, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits off Russia's far east. US, China tariff truce holds for now but US says Trump has final say. Maxwell offers to testify before Congress but with major conditions, including immunity. Palestinian activist who worked on Oscar-winning film killed in West Bank.

(July 29,2025)Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Gunman fatally shoots office and 3 others in Midtown Manhattan office tower. Trump says there is ‘real starvation' in Gaza and U.S. will set up food centers. Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell urges Supreme Court to overturn her conviction. Shooting in Reno casino Grand Sierra Resort leaves 3 dead and 3 hurt, authorities say. Deion Sanders had his bladder removed after a tumor as found.

(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.'

(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.'