The Bill Handel Show

Mayor Bass orders police ‘surge’ on Metro routes amid spike in violence. Another person killed on the Metro hours after Mayor’s ‘safety’ conference. Senators unveil plan for AI regulation as companies race ahead. LAUSD police deployment to 20 schools collapses after one day amid opposition and confusion. Supreme Court to decide contentious issues amid ongoing criticism.

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Los Angeles Metro rider shot dead after MTA’s news conference on transit safety. Gaza floating pier: US military starts delivering aid through temporary pier. UPS driver in Orange County shot dead behind wheel of parked van. Upside-down US flag flew at home of Justice Samuel Alito after 2020 election, New York Times reports. California bill could ban the sale of anti-aging skincare products for children. Harrison Butker speech: The biggest mistake he made in his controversial commencement comments. Study identifies the ‘most normal’ state in the U.S, and it’s not California.

KFI investigative reporter Steve Gregory joins Bill to speak on medics saying police broke bones and drew blood at UCLA protests. LAPD and CHP are now investigating. Supreme Court to decide contentious issues amid ongoing criticism. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ closes the Bill Handel Show talking about Netflix set to stream Christmas Day NFL games for 3 years.

This stretch of California is the new hotspot for illegal immigration. Biden and Trump have agreed on where and when to disagree.

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Law enforcement detains at least a dozen protesters at University of California, Irvine, as they clear encampment. How Biden and Trump agreed on where and when to disagree. Cohen cross-examination resumes at the most critical point of Trump’s trial. TikTok’s new suitor former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, as lawsuit pushes back against ban. Russia’s Putin arrives in China in a show of unity between the allies. S&P 500, Nasdaq, and DOW all hit record highs after encouraging inflation data. Netflix to live stream NFL 2024 Christmas Day games.

China only has itself to blame for the trade war. New York counts on post-strike comeback for TV and film production. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about a new COVID variant, AI recognizing depression, and HEP A, B, and C… what’s the difference?

Trump’s lawyers go after Michael Cohen on the stand. The shocking state of the Los Angeles restaurant industry is in crisis. Cheating on workplace drug tests hits a record. How Vietnamese lawmakers struck back when L.A. County declared Jane Fonda Day.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Biden administration is sending $1BIL more in weapons, ammo to Israel, congressional aides say. Defense tactics raise eyebrows in Cohen cross-examination. Boeing may be prosecuted after breaking safety agreement that prevented criminal charges for 737 crashes, US DOJ says. Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, pleads guilty as a formality in sports betting case. Suspect in custody after robbery, attack on Metro bus in Encino – system’s 3rd assault in 24 hours. California gas prices could spike 50 cents under climate offset idea. UC president recommends UCLA pay CAL Berkeley $10MIL per year for 6 years.

KFI's own Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Tech Tuesday'! Rich talks about OpenAI showing off new ChatGPT skills, Apple and Google phones will finally alert you about trackers, and Google showing off a teaser of what it’s AI will be able to do soon. Younger patients sought vasectomies after Roe vs. Wade overturned. Suddenly, there aren’t enough babies. The whole world is alarmed.

Should California be able to require sobriety in homeless housing? L.A. businesses question new rules for permanent “Al Fresco” dining. Lab grown meat banned in Alabama, following Florida’s measure. Landlines are safe in California (for now). What does this mean for the future.

Amy King & SPECIAL GUEST Petros Papadakis join Bill for Handel on the News. US assesses Israel has amassed enough troops to launch full-scale incursion into Rafah, officials say. NY v Trump: Prosecutors to resume questioning Michael Cohen after testimony on Stormy Daniels payment. Baltimore bridge span removed; ship freed with precision blast. US calls on Iran to halt ‘unprecedented’ weapons transfers to Yemen’s Houthis for attacks on ships. Biden to increase tariffs on $18BIL in Chinese imports in a new warning to Beijing. Strange fungus turns cicadas into zombies.

Experts blast CDC over failure to test sewage for signs of H5N1 bird flu virus. What happens when a place becomes too hot? Tourist tax and closing up early. ‘Do They Have a Case’ with Wayne Resnick.

Star witness Michael Cohen set to testify today in Trump’s hush money trial. Seats at Trump’s hush money trial are New York’s hottest tourist ticket. Jerry Seinfeld commencement speech spurs walkout at Duke University. How television advertising lost its relevance.

Amy King and SPECIAL GUEST Petros Papadakis join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump hush money trial: Star witness Michael Cohen set to testify. Israeli forces push into Gaza from north and south. University students stage walkout over Jerry Seinfeld speech. Rare solar storm brings Northern Lights to Southern California. Pig kidney transplant recipient dies. Schools are bracing for widespread teacher layoffs, here’s why. Newsom proposes slashing 10,000 vacant state jobs to help close California’s $27.6BIL deficit. Gen Z is getting hit hard by inflation.

KFI food enthusiast and Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra comes on the program to talk about FREE Jackin the Box, NEW Arby’s sauce, & mini donuts for mom. The show closes with this week’s ‘World in Review.’

They want more money for the homeless! New ballot initiative wants to convince L.A. County voters to pay higher sales tax. Hospitals are refusing to do surgeries unless you pay in full first. Who really has brain worms?

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu says Israel ‘will stand alone’ after threatened US arms holdup. UC faculty group calls for dropping charges against student protesters, wants UCLA Chancellor Gene Block to resign. USC hosts graduation celebration at LA Coliseum after cancelling main commencement. Takeaways from day 14 of the Donald Trump hush money trial. Senate passes Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill ahead of key deadline. Cyberattack hits national healthcare system Ascension. Fentanyl, opioid addiction have left startling number of kids orphaned. TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content as technology becomes more universal.

Host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard joins the program to talk about Americans reluctantly tipping, homeowners are sitting on a record amount of home equity, and your neighbors are retiring in their 30’s. Why can’t you? A huge gender gap is emerging among young voters. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ closes the Bill Handel Show talking about Walt Disney Co. and Warner Bros. Discovery offering a new streaming bundle that allows subscribers to access Disney+, Hulu, and MAX all in one deal.

New poll shows majority of Los Angeles voters are considering abandoning the city because housing is too expensive. Amid school crime spike, L.A. campuses need to decide on having school police. The fees creating a disconnect between sticker price and what you actually pay. For fearful riders old and young, L.A’s trains and buses must be safer.

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Biden says he will stop sending bombs and artillery shells to Israel if it launches major invasion of Rafah. Arrested UCLA protesters were equipped with heavy pipes, bolt cutters, chains – and a plan to occupy campus building, police say. Biden administration set to propose rule that would reject migrants who are ineligible for asylum. Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to plead guilty after transferring nearly $17MIL from Dodgers star’s account. Disney+ Max app: Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery to launch streaming bundle combing streaming platforms including Hulu and HBO.

Anger builds over sweeping change in the way Californians will pay for electricity. Single women are more likely to own homes than single men. Why? Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about Tuberculosis outbreak declared public health emergency in Long Beach, genes known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s, anger can harm your blood vessel function, and what’s keeping the US from allowing better sunscreens?

Takeaways from Stormy Daniels testimony at the Trump hush money trial. TikTok sues to block US ban. Newsom wants California state employees back in the office. A new ruling makes it harder to object. Most Young adults and renters are considering leaving Los Angeles.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Biden administration pauses ammunition shipment to Israel, US officials say. Takeaways from Stormy Daniels’ testimony at the Trump hush money trial. The Anaheim City Council gave its final approval to the DisneylandForward expansion plan, expected to add new attractions, and create jobs. Judge Cannon indefinitely postpones Trump’s classified docs trial. Body of last missing construction worker recovered from Baltimore bridge collapse site. A Contracted security guard shot and killed a trespasser after being stabbed at a Metro station in East Hollywood, officials said. TikTok sues to block prospective US app ban.

California settles opioid complaint with same company selling the state overdose meds. When buying a home is treated as a national security threat. When grief and AI collide: People are communicating with the dead. How will the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements affect the workforce? 

UCLA is using facial recognition (same technology used to identify those involved in Jan.6) to ID members of the mob that attacked the pro-Palestinian camp. Newsom is staying in the background amid California campus protests. ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Mike talks about Apple’s first event of the year, big changes to the iPad Pro & iPad Air, & OLED screens.

Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Israeli forces take control of the Rafah crossing with Egypt. 43 protesters arrested on UCLA campus, police say, as school shifts classes to remote for a week. FAA investigating whether Boeing falsified 787 inspection reports. Boeing Starliner crewed launch attempt scrubbed shortly before final countdown. Warren Buffet compares AI to nuclear weapons in stark warning. Social Security projected to cut benefits in 2035 barring a fix. Police blast report naming California best place for cops.

California Supreme Court to rule on high stakes fight over taxes. ‘Do They Have a Case’ with Wayne Resnick.

UCLA has created a high-level post to oversee campus safety after mob attack. Baby boomer professors join student protests, risking arrest and violence. California officials debate Prop 47 changes to curb crime. On the street, the answer isn’t so simple. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is a case study on what ’not’ to do if you are in contention for VP.

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Israel-Hamas War: Palestinians ordered to evacuate parts of Rafah as assault looms. UCLA introduces new ‘Campus Safety’ office following reports of ‘security lapses.’ Campus cop union blames administration for UCLA’s response to pro-Palestinian protests. Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation and seizes some of its equipment. Bus driver violently attacked by homeless woman in Los Angeles. How to watch the first crewed flight of Boeing’s long-awaited Starliner spacecraft.

KFI food enthusiast and Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra comes on the program to talk about saying goodbye to Ruby Tuesday and Chili’s, and fast food chains raising their prices. The show closes with this week’s ‘World in Review.’

Jailed students, a cancelled commencement, and angry parents: USC’s Carol Folt takes on critics. The far-right plan to use civil rights law to disrupt the 2024 election. Manufacturing in Mexico is having a moment. The US is buying in and so is China. California passed a law to stop ‘pay to play’ in local politics. After two years, legislators want to gut it.

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US college protests: Over 2,000 arrested during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. UCLA chancellor addresses community following demonstrator arrests. Conception captain Jerry Boylan sentenced to 4 years in dive boat fire that killed 34 people off Ventura County coast. Bombshell audio captures Trump and Cohen discussing supposed hush money ‘catch and kill’ plot. New California law will ban restaurant surcharges on customer bills, other fees. Eight tons of ground beef sold at Walmart locations nationwide recalled for possible E. Coli contamination. UMG and TikTok reach new licensing deal to end dispute.

Bill talks with KFI News Reporter Blake Troli about police dispersing UCLA pro-Palestinian encampments. Far right to use civil rights law to disrupt the 2024 election. Colleges love protests… when they’re in the past. America’s colleges are reaping what they sowed.

KFI News Reporter Blake Troli joins Bill to discuss the massive police operation breaching UCLA pro-Palestinian encampments. Blake goes on to speak on the ‘outside agitators’ of the campus protests. The House passes Antisemitism Awareness Act as GOP denounces campus protests.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King Join Bill for Handel on the News. Massive police operation breaches UCLA pro-Palestinian encampment makes arrests. UC president launches investigation into how UCLA handled violent demonstrations at pro-Palestinian encampment. House passes antisemitism bill with broad bipartisan support amid campus arrests. Arizona Senate votes to repeal Civil War era near-total abortion ban. The Fed keeps interest rates at a 23 year high for the 6th straight meeting. United Methodist Church lifts 40-year ban on LGBTQ clergy. Trump vows to crush ‘anti-white’ racism, DEI if he wins 2024 election.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exercise in vanity has failed. The Biden administration moves to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous. Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about an AI tool that can detect cancer with a drop of blood, whether intermittent fasting is bad for your heart, and the bird flu going from milk to beef and whether we can get sick from it.

Clashes break out at UCLA amid dueling protests between pro-Palestinian & pro-Israeli. Colleges are failing the free speech test. House GOP investigates funding for universities amid campus protests.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Clashes break out at UCLA amid dueling demonstrations between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters. Columbia said it had ‘no choice’ but to call the police. Six-week abortion ban takes effect in Florida. Blinken holds high-stakes meetings in Israel as he ramps up pressure on Hamas to accept ceasefire deal. Johnson & Johnson will pay $6.5BIL to resolve nearly all talc ovarian cancer lawsuits in U.S. Officials looking to ban cashless businesses in Los Angeles. Supreme Court declines to block enforcement of age-verification requirements for porn sites.

KFI's own Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Tech Tuesday'! Rich talks about the FCC fining wireless carriers for sharing real-time location data, Peacock streaming raising its prices ahead of Olympics, Starlink superfast WIFI on Hawaiian Airlines, and social media companies having influence in political viewpoints. LA is hosting the Summer Olympics in 2028. 

College protesters want ‘amnesty.’ At stake: tuition, legal charges, grades, and graduation. How CEOs are preparing for possible employee protests. Google has already fired 50 employees for protesting the company’s relationship with Israel. Apartment developers in LA are slashing costs by getting rid of parking. Neighbors are concerned that the influx of renters will make it impossible to find street parking.

Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu says Israel will enter Rafah with or without deal as Hamas delegation leaves Cairo. Pro-Palestinian protesters take over Columbia University building. Why International Criminal Court has Israeli officials worried. California to buy an opioid overdose reversal drug. USDA says it is testing beef for H5N1 bird flu virus. US, Mexico to clamp down on illegal immigration, leaders say.

Even with the fed cuts, the days of ultralow rates are over. Less is more: The case for ‘slow productivity’ at work.  ‘Do They Have a Case’ with Wayne Resnick.

College protesters make divestment from Israel a rallying cry. What does that actually mean? The U.S. has a long history of college protests: Here’s what’s happened in the past. California law that ended single-family zoning struck down for 5 cities. A new California rule tries to hold down your health care costs.

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Biden discusses hostage deal, reiterates ‘clear position’ on Rafah invasion in phone call with Netanyahu on Sunday. Dueling Pro-Palestinian and counter protests on UCLA campus results in ‘physical altercations.’ Middle East CrisisBlinken meets with top Arab diplomats on Gaza war. Protestors in Southern California rally against DA George Gascon. Oklahoma tornado outbreak: At least 4 killed as threat of severe storms continues from Missouri to Texas. Birth rates in U.S. hit historic low, CDC data shows.

CNBC special correspondent Jane Wells fills-in for the Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra on this edition of ‘Foodie Friday.’ Jane talks about REAL Kona Coffee and ___. We’re gonna need a bigger number: Scientists consider a category for mega-hurricane era. This week’s ‘World in Review.’

Harvey Weinstein sex crime conviction overturned, and new trial ordered. USC cancels ‘main stage’ graduation ceremony amid protests, and valedictorian controversy. The Supreme Court appeared ready to reject Trump’s claims of immunity, but will Trump ultimately win? 

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. USC cancels main graduation ceremony over protests, valedictorian controversy. Supreme Court on Donald Trump’s immunity claims: Key moments, explained. Choose between stability and ‘downward spiral,’ China tells Blinken during Beijing trip. Biden and 17 world leaders call for release of hostages held by Hamas. TikTok ban: Chinese owner Bytedance denies it’s willing to sell as US ban looms. Allstate could resume issuing new California home insurance policies.

Host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard joins the program to talk about whether Amazon is inflationary, 24/7 investing being floated, and Facebook Marketplace being a great tool for frugal folks, but beware of scams. Shooter Kyle Rittenhouse college tour on guns draws rebuke from victim.

Police arrest 93 people at USC amid Gaza war protests. Hamas and Iran throw support behind the college protests. Los Angeles makes progress but earns 25th straight F in air quality; nothing like the ‘smog sieges’ from the 1950’s to 1980’s. A settlement that will rewrite the way many real estate agents are paid in the U.S. has received approval from a federal judge.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King Join Bill for Handel on the News. USC closes campus after pro-Hamas protesters, police clash. Calls grow for Columbia University president to step down as protest spread nationwide. Biden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95BIL war aid measure into law. Arizona House votes to overturn 1864 abortion ban, paving way to leave 15-week limit in place. High-ranking advisor to L.A. DA Gascon hit with 11 felony charges. Man accused of shooting motorcycle deputy in West Covina charged; could get life in prison. Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests.

Congress passes TikTok sell-or-ban bill, but legal battles loom. AI-powered cameras on metro buses will help ticket parked cars. Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about weight loss & weight loss treaments.

An ‘impossible situation’: Why California hospitals are suing a major health insurer. Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests are growing at California universities. Weeks after $30MIL LA heist, this historic case remains unsolved. Study finds people think ‘old age’ starts later than it used to.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Senate passes $95BIL package sending aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan after months of delay. Suspect in shooting of deputy in West Covina caught after DUI arrest in San Diego County. Getty House intruder was ‘targeting’ Los Angeles Mayor Karn Bass, according to DA George Gascon. Columbia University extends negotiations with student activists over dismantling encampment. Nearly 40% of people in the US live with unhealthy air pollution, report says.

Biden weighs giving legal status to immigrant spouses of U.S citizens. With public pressure mounting, state legislators get serious about stopping shoplifting surge. It’s not you. Califronia - Get hacked all the time the states top cybersecurity job is vacant. The new high-speed rail from LA to Vegas broke ground yesterday. How many people will actually ride it?

Mayor Bass’ ambitious housing program relies on LA’s wealthy. ABC News Tech reporter joins Bill for ‘Tech Tuesday’ to discuss META’s AI push, Tesla’s runaway Cybertrucks, and a chatty new app. California budget relies on rich taxpayers. We pay the price.

Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump hush money case: Testimony resumes in historic trial. Suspect in unprovoked deadly attack on woman on Los Angeles Metro identified. 150 arrested at New York University amid pro-Palestinian protests, NYPD says. Senate on track to pass $95BIL foreign aid package this week. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy shot in back in West Covina area, rushed to hospital. Work starts on bullet train rail line from Sin City to the City of Angels.

Opening statements begin today in historic Trump criminal trial. Public pressure is mounting. State legislators are finally getting serious about stopping thew surge of shoplifting. ‘Do They Have a Case’ with Wayne Resnick.

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer joins Bill to discuss Orange County having 7 of the top 10 safest cities in California. Supreme Court to debate whether cities can punish people who are homeless. Why did cars get so expensive? Columbia University faces full-blown crisis as Rabbi calls for Jewish students to “return home.”

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump trial: Opening statements to show the stark personal and political stakes in Trump’s first criminal trial. Intruder arrested after breaking into Getty House, official residence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Tensions are so high in Columbia ahead of Passover that all classes will be virtual today. McCaul commends Speaker Johnson’s transformation following foreign aid vote. US-Israel: Netanyahu vows to reject any US sanctions on army units.

KFI food enthusiast and Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra comes on the program to talk about _____. The show closes with this week’s ‘World in Review.’

Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran. Now what? A short history of Iran-Israel ties and why it turned bad after 1979 & a look at each of their air forces. The race to keep an Amtrak train from falling into the Pacific. As Avian Flu spreads, a disturbing question: is our food system built on poop?

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Isfahan explosions: Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN. House GOP’s aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan advance – with democrat’s help. Jet collision narrowly avoided at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. TikTok is in the hot seat once again in Washington. Gas prices on the rise in Southern California ahead. New $24 monthly fee proposed for many Southern California electricity customers. Two more insurance companies announce plans to leave California.

Host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard joins the program to talk about the echo housing boom. Rising equity is great, but there are some downsides. He speaks on the ‘date the rate’ advice some agents were offering not being great as rates are likely to remain high, flat fee compensation structures are on the rise for financial advisers, and too many people say they don’t mind going into debt for fun. NPR suspends editor whose essay criticized the broadcaster. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ closes the Bill Handel Show talking about A24’s new AI-generated ‘Civil War’ ads generating a lot of controversy.

USC cancels valedictorian speech. Free speech experts fear USC is offering other schools the playbook on how to silence potentially controversial speakers at this year’s commencement season. O.J Simpson never paid the Goldmans the millions he owed them. Can they collect now? News Publishers Group urges government to investigate Google for blocking some California news outlets. How much is a vet visit? Behind the soaring cost of pet care.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King Join Bill for Handel on the News. Boeing whistleblower: ‘They’re putting out defective planes.’ 911 outages reported in parts of 4 states, including Las Vegas, officials say. “We will make our own decisions,” Netanyahu says. Lawmakers vote against hearing Arizona bill repealing abortion ban on House floor. California state senator introduces bill to make soliciting a minor for sex a felony. Ukraine aid bill: Johnson moving forward despite pressure from hardliners. Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas: NPR.

Bit by a billionaire’s dog. Is it now a case of extortion?  Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about measles outbreak, a hemorrhoid crème killing a woman in California, and more than 1 in 10 children diagnosed with ADHD.

A federal judge has found that L.A. City officials doctored records in a case over homeless camp cleanups. The U.S. has come up with its own global strategy to thwart the next pandemic. Finding 12 impartial jurors who can render a fair verdict in the criminal trial of former president is a first for America’s court system.

SPECIAL GUEST Petros Papadakis & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Whistleblower urges Boeing to ground all 787 Dreamliners after safety warning. Judge warns Trump, 7 jurors seated. Half of Iranian missiles launched at Israel were dud and nearly all the rest were taken out by US: report. House delivers impeachment articles against Mayorkas, calling for a trial. Tervortr Bauer sex assault accuser facing criminal charges. NASA takes ownership of space junk that crashed into Florida home. Federal judge denies request from a lonely “El Chapo” for phone calls, visits with daughters and wife.

KFI's own Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Tech Tuesday'! Rich talks about Tesla slashing price of self-driving software, a new wearable gadget that records your every conversation, AI girlfriends could be a $1BIL business, and Samsung tops Apple again for top smartphone maker. USC bans pro-Palestinian Valedictorian from speaking at graduation. California is suing Huntington Beach over voter IS measure.

Mayor Karen Bass delivers the State of the City last night. Here is what she said. Democracy dies behind paywalls: almost 80% of Americans avoid paywalls for a free option online. How a ‘miracle’ drug made health disparities worse. They’re called ‘game changers’ in the world of weight loss, but who can afford them. America is sick of swiping.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Biden earned $620,000 in 2023, paid 23.7% in federal income tax. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass calls on city’s ‘most fortunate’ to help create more affordable housing. House GOP leaders plan to move on four separate bills as Johnson faces pressure over aid to Israel and Ukraine. Body of 4th Baltimore bridge collapse victim recovered as feds start criminal probe and others launch new investigations. Israel weighs response to Iran attack. Recruit firefighter killed on 101 freeway in Studio City; hit-and-run investigation now underway.

State and local governments are receiving billions of dollars in opioid settlements. They are not using it to help the opioid crisis. The home-solar boom gets a “gut punch.”  ‘Do They Have a Case’ with Wayne Resnick.

Israel attacked by Iran! Why? Now what? New accountability… failing to stop a criminal may land you in prison. Airline dress codes: the policies and how they’re enforced can be controversial. Welcome to the golden age of user hostility.

Amy King and SPECIAL GUEST Petros Papadakis join Bill for Handel on the News. Israel vows to retaliate after Iran’s attack: what could happen next? Iran issues fresh threat to U.S. LAPD increasing patrols around religious sites following Iran drone strikes in Israel. Today is TAX DAY for most Americans. Here’s what you need to know. What prosecutors have to prove in the Trump hush money trial. California granted Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for February storm recovery efforts. Measles case confirmed in visitor who traveled through LA County, health officials say.

KFI investigative reporter and host of ‘Unsolved’ Steve Gregory joins the Bill Handel Show to talk about ______ and what true crime story will be featured on his show this weekend. America is sick of swiping. The show closes with this week’s ‘World in Review.’

The OJ Simpson story. Feds say Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole $16MIL. Did Shohei really have no knowledge? How safe are we when we step on a plane? Firearms intercepted, hundreds bypassing airport security and fake boarding passes.

Amy King and SPECIAL GUEST Petros Papadakis join Bill for Handel on the News. O.J. Simpson dies of cancer at age 76, his family says. US restricts travel for diplomats in Israel amid fears of Iran attack. Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, charged with bank fraud in sports betting case. Salmon fishing off California cost banned second year in a row. Measles outbreak puts elimination status at risk: CDC. CDC expected to alert doctors about fake Botox. The Fed might not be done raising interest rates just yet. Instagram to crack down on teen sextortion. California High-Speed Rail one step closer to acquiring nation’s first 220mph trains.

Host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard joins the program to talk about salaries rocketing higher if you are going into the office, staying at your current job vs changing jobs, student loan forgiveness talks, and the FCC rolling out mandatory ‘nutrition labels’ for internet pricing. OJ Simpson has died. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ closes the Bill Handel Show talking about Paramount investigating claims Sylvester Stallone allegedly used disparaging language on ‘Tulsa King’ set.

Rising water costs prompts hikes in SoCal rates and taxes. More Americans are claiming tax benefits for looking after parents. The cost of owning a home is skyrocketing and looks like the new norm.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King Join Bill for Handel on the News. Danielle Cherakiyah Johnson posed about eclipse, apocalypse on social media in days leading up to Woodland Hills murder-suicide. President Joe Biden calls on Hamas to accept latest cease-fire deal. Israeli airstrike kills three sons of Hamas political leader in Gaza as ceasefire talks stutter. Stubbornly high US inflation grew stronger than expected in March. White House says it’s very concerned by China’s actions in the South China Sea ahead of key trilateral meeting. Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter, Ippe iMizuhara, reportedly in negotiations to plead guilty in gambling scandal.

What we know about the Arizona abortion ban. Disneyland threatens lifetime ban for disability cheats. Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about why salt could be killing you, accelerated aging is being linked to cancer in younger adults, and resident doctors joining unions.

California spent billions on homelessness without tracking if it worked. Do we really want a food cartel? For the big players in the grocery industry, companies such as Walmart, the pandemic was a boom. Movie theatres have weird real estate… and it’s saving them. Gambling addiction hotlines say volume is up and callers are younger as online sports betting booms.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Arizona State Supreme Court upholds near-total abortion ban from 1864. California spent billions on homelessness without tracking if it worked. Disney World, Disneyland overhauling Disability Access Service, DAS.  3,500 charged and $1.4BIL recovered in stolen COVID pandemic funds. Former Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias charged with 5 misdemeanor domestic violence counts. Typos fixed on Kobe Bryant’s statue in Los Angeles. James and Jennifer Crumbley trials: Parents of Oxford school shooter sentenced to 10 to 15 years.

A downtown restaurant is now charging a ‘security fee’ to all diners.. Vatican calls sex changes a threat to human dignity. CA sheriff blasts Newsom ‘failed leadership’ on crime. He has proposed a solution to fix the “disaster.” They work 80 hours a week for low pay. Now, Californian’s early career doctors are joining unions.

California could become first state to give workers a ‘right’ to disconnect. In praise of the 99 Cent Only Stores, L.A’s fair shake for all shoppers. ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for 'Tech Tuesday' to discuss Tesla unveiling a robotaxi this summer, Spotify using AI, and the NY Times revealing insights about the data used to train large language models.

Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Dead infant, murder and fatal crash in LA County all connected – NBC Los Angeles. Date for Rafah ground offensive is set, Netanyahu says. Trump says abortion legislation should be left to states. Woman charged with 11 felony counts for smashing car windshields in L.A., Santa Monica. Spirit Airlines furloughs 260 pilots to save money. Tesla settles with Apple engineer’s family who said Autopilot caused his fatal crash. LA gas prices rise for 3rd week in a row; prices are at highest level since November! Mount Everest: Nepal to remove trash and dead bodies from world’s tallest mountain.

Bill talks with astrophysicist and astronomer from the Griffith Observatory Laura May Abron about the solar eclipse. They received accelerated approval, but 5 years later many cancer drugs still unproven.  ‘Do They Have a Case’ with Wayne Resnick.

Why Californians are fleeing the once Golden State. Being indispensable will no longer save your job. Are you willing to give up privacy for convenience? They’re calling it the ‘nuclear bomb of privacy’ at the ballpark. Would you go in debt to have fun this year? More than 1/3 Americans say they would.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. The total solar eclipse is today. Here is everything you need to know. Gov. Sanders declares state of emergency ahead of eclipse. Israeli military says is has withdrawn forces from Khan Younis after months of fighting. Boeing plane part falls off, strikes wing flap during takeoff in Denver: FAA. South Carolina gets revenge against Caitlin Clark and Iowa, wins 3rd WBB National Championship. A ticket sold in Oregon has won the nearly $1.33BIL Powerball jackpot.

KFI food enthusiast and Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra comes on the program to talk about 99 Cents Only Stores closing, Sun Chips giving away a new flavor for free during eclipse, and the restaurants that are exempt from the $30 minimum wage hike. The show closes with this week’s ‘World in Review.’

Amazon Sellers plagued by a surge of scams return. As obesity rises, big food and dieticians push ‘anti-diet’ advice. It took nearly 2 years for California deputies to release video and audio of the killing of an abducted 15-year-old.

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Biden to Netanyahu: Protect civilians or else. Israel dismisses 2 officers for strikes in Gaza that killed Word Central Kitchen aid workers. Western officials warn munition shortages could be catastrophic for Ukraine as US stalls on proving more aid. Biden to meet with relatives of bridge collapse victims while visiting Baltimore on Friday. Deputy sheriff in Southern California arrested on weapons, gang charges. Burglars steal $30MIL in cash from Los Angeles money storage facility – one of the city’s largest cash heists. Elon Musk’s X is back to giving out free blue checks. 99 Cents Only Stores is winding down business operations. White House directs NASA to create a standard time for the moon.

Inside the multi-million-dollar battle for gambling rights in California. Your doctor will ask about allergies, alcohol consumption, physical activity, and now… your gun. The new hotel essential: Easy access to take-out food Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ closes the Bill Handel Show talking about Bambi going on a rampage in first teaser for Poohniverse movie “Bambi: The Reckoning.”

LA County faces $12.5BIL in climate costs through 2024.The ‘sleep divorce’ trend is growing, and couples are happier than ever.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King Join Bill for Handel on the News. Biden and Netanyahu call comes amid extreme mutual tensions and political pressure. Judge denies Trump’s motion to delay NY hush money trial until Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity. World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres says Israel targeted staff in Gaza ‘car by car.’ Police arrest woman accused of smashing windows of parked cars with bricks in LA County. Disney trounces activist shareholders in a major win for Bob Iger. Dozens of migrants unexpectedly flown to Martha’s Vineyard can sue the transport company, federal judge rules. Pig kidney transplant patient leaves hospital.

Israel must no longer live by the sword. Netanyahu approval rating continues to go down. AI safety researcher warns a 99.999% probability AI will end humanity. Your doctor will ask about your gun now. Americans think they need $1.46MIL to retire comfortably.

ABC News Correspondent Tom Rivers joins the show to talk about the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years. Multigenerational housing is coming back in a big way. The couples embracing the dink label.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing. World Central Kitchen: Foreigners among aid workers killed In Israeli attack, as Netanyahu calls strike ‘unintentional.’ Iran vows revenge as it accuses Israel of deadly airstrike on Syria consulate in deepening Middle East crisis. Biden and Xi speak for the first time since November summit amid global tensions. Economy airfares are rising, but travel is still a good deal. Taylor Swift lands on Forbes’ World’s billionaires list with $1.1B net worth.

Co-host of “This Week in Space” on the iHeart Radio app Rod Pyle joins Bill to discussnext week's solar eclipse and the James Webb Telescope finding baby planets. KFI investigative reporter Steve Gregory joins the show to talk about the cyber bust in the San Fernando Valley. The doctor will ask about your gun now… but should they?