KFI Featured Segments

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look ‘Beyond the Box Score’ with regular guest contributor Jackie Rae; Long Beach Watchdog/WNBA Reporter and host of ‘The Jackie Rae Show,’ weighing in on the recent College Football “Flag Planting” melees AND the Rose Bowl’s $80 million "Lasting Legacy Campaign" stadium revamp - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

Amy speaks with Kenin McManus from the Pasadena Humane Society to discuss what they are doing for Giving Tuesday.

Welcome to December the holiday season is in full swing/ Thanksgiving travel. Electric Ave Getting Car Changing Road Ahead of 2028 Olympics/Two New Wolfpack in California/ California’s special session being called tomorrow to ask for more funding for CA DOJ to fight trumps federal government/ Blast in Gaza. 10 Countries NOT to visit in 2025/ Christina Visits Yemen. Arash Markazi, founder and CEO of The Sporting Tribune on Dodgers Spending, USC game + Lincoln Riley and LeBron James retirement? Thanksgiving holiday related stories /cyber-Monday deals. Online sales surge to record-setting $10.8B on Black Friday as stores see thin crowds. Everything to know about Cyber Monday 2024: Where and when to shop sales. Best Cyber Monday streaming deals — save big on Hulu, Disney Plus, Peacock, Max, Sling and more. Support small business! Nearly half of Americans are still paying off 2023 holiday debt, survey says. Why 'Thanksgiving Grandma' and Jamal Hinton Are Marking Year 9 Differently After Accidental Text Brought Them Together.

Thanksgiving travel- best time to hit the roads! Burglars hit Southern California arcade/LASD surrounds Malibu property/Cool temps coming in SoCal/Hurricane season ends Saturday/Amazon workers plan to strike. Rabbi Mentz on parenting, how to make holiday season meaningful for kids, happiness. Australia bans social media/Anxious generation. Pastor fights off Thanksgiving burglar with jiu jitsu moves/Tips for mental health during holidays. Rosario Delgadillo, vice president catholic big brothers, big sisters- How to help kids this holiday season.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth conversation with acclaimed music writer A. Scott Galloway, who joins the program to preview legendary Jazz vocal gymnast Al Jarreau’s posthumous live recording, newly titled ‘WOW! live at the Childe Harold’; featuring 5 songs never included before on a live Jarreau recording, interviews with longtime Jarreau collaborators and more - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at the bakespace.com AI feature that can help you build recipes based on what you have in your kitchen AND tips on protecting e-commerce purchases delivered to your front porch on ‘Tech Thursday’ with regular guest contributor; (author, podcast host, and technology pundit) Marsha Collier - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth analysis of the most viral stories of the week in “The Viral Load” with regular guest contributor Tiffany Hobbs weighing in on everything from an unusual view hidden behind a curtain at an Airbnb venue in Venice, Italy, has baffled users on Reddit, to a family who forgot to upgrade their cabin before they went on their cruise ended up living in rather close quarters for a week - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

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 Thanksgiving feeling different for people on weight loss drugs, CA Whooping cough cases rise to the highest in years, and ER doctors explain how to stay out of the emergency room on Thanksgiving.

Co-host of ‘This Week in Space’ Rod Pyle joins the show for ‘Cool Space News’ including a new space mission to intercept a giant asteroid apophis before its close call with Earth.

Amy talks with the Director of Biological Sciences at CSU Long Beach's Shark Lab Dr. Christopher Lowe talking about why they are losing funding and what you can do to help.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich shares his Holiday Gift Guide that you can find at richontech.tv, AI bringing old photos to life, and T-Mobile and Starlink get approval to cover cell dead zones w/ satellite.

This week on #TrueCrimeTuesday, Gary and Shannon bring you the story of twisted story of the Heaven Gates cult.

KFI's own Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Tech Tuesday'! Rich talks about ___.

Amy talks with the National Ambassador for MADD Tara Repka Flores joins the show to help raise awareness of drunk driving on a busy holiday travel week.

Amy King talks with host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard about the latest crypto surge, store branded cards for holiday shopping, returns being more of a headache than an item is worth, and what you should set your thermostat at.

Chief Marketing Officer of Constant Contact Sarah Jordan joins Wake Up Call to talk about the importance of small business shopping.

Phil Shuman talks: Show teaser// Who’s running the country? Where’s Biden? Thanksgiving Celebrations. Dr. Tania Israel politics and holidays. Menedez Brothers with Dmitry Gorin, certified criminal law specialist, and former former Los Angeles deputy district attorney with over 30 years trial experience. It's all on KFI AM 640!

Phil Shuman talks: Callers and Talkbacks react to Menedez. Ed Garrigues Talks Pastathon and Wendys. James Christian- Teach 1 Reach 1 Foundation. Show Business-Cross with Chris Merrill.

Founder & CEO of TEACH 1 REACH 1 FOUNDATION FOUNDER & CEO, D-UP Basketball, James Christian is talking Jingle Jokes and Jams: Uniting Communities for Foster Children. 
Event Lineup:
December 13, 2024: The weekend kicks off with a golf event at the Chester Washington Golf Course, offering an afternoon of connection,
camaraderie, and charity. In the evening, festivities continue at Legends Cigar Lounge, in Gardena, featuring exquisite cuisine, top-tier DJ
entertainment, refreshing drinks, and fine cigars for an unforgettable evening.

December 14, 2024:The Love and Basketball Camp at the Salvation Army in Long Beach will host 100 foster children for a day of joy, unity,
and skill-building activities. The foundation is providing free haircuts, manicures, toys, prizes, and a variety of food vendors to make this day
even more special. Following the camp, the If You Love Me day party at the Moxy Hotel in Los Angeles, presented by Refined N AKTIV, will offer
a unique blend of cuisine and live DJ music.

December 15, 2024: The grand finale will take place at the Famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood, where sponsors, volunteers, social workers,
and contributors will be honored. Celebrities and media will join in celebrating the foundation’s mission to transform the lives of foster children.

The evening will conclude with an exciting after-party in Hollywood.
December 17, 2024:In collaboration with the LA County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the Teach 1 Reach 1 Foundation will distribute donations and toys to foster children at the Long Beach Scottish Rite.
This event will directly benefit foster families and children, ensuring that they receive much-needed gifts and support during the holiday season.

Donate here.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Mark Rahner’s review of the new ‘Paramount Pictures’ release ‘Gladiator II;’ Director/Producer Ridley Scott’s “epic historical action sequel to 2000s Gladiator” in ‘The Rahner Report’ - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – ‘Friday Nights’ with L.A. Radio Legend Nautica De La Cruz checking out the ‘Japanese American National Museum’ AND highlighting today’s ‘Hidden Gem,’ Slyvia Contreras and the ‘Sages & Seekers’ “mission to bring teens (Seekers) and older adults (Sages) together to share their unique gifts through authentic conversations” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

On Friday’s, Gary and Shannon bring you stories that slipped through the cracks. These stories are called the #NineNewsNuggetsYouNeedToKnow.

KFI food enthusiast and Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra comes on the program to talk about cow’s milk, whether beef tallow is better than seed oils, and the BEST store-bought pie crusts.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A conversation with the World’s
Best-Selling Soprano, Sarah Brightman, who joins the program with a preview of her upcoming tour, “A Christmas Symphony” coming to The Dolby Theatre December 15th - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Tips on how to use Google Lens when shopping in store and online AND the dangers of uploading your medical info to AI platforms on ‘Tech Thursday’ with regular guest contributor; (author, podcast host, and technology pundit) Marsha Collier - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

On Thursday’s, Gary and Shannon bring you a couple of odd, science stories for their segment called #StrangeScience.

USA Today writer and tech guru, Marc Saltzman joins Gary and Shannon for #TechTalk to share some apps top help save money on Black Friday and how Apple Watches can now track your sleep apnea.

Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ on KFI weekdays from 7pm-10pm joins Bill to talk about the Gladiator II and box office prospects big pictures.

Host of “How to Money” on KFI Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss giving pre-owned stuff for Holidays, sports betting leading to a decline in investing, and Americans not liking shrinkflation… but they ar making different choices.

Amy talks with the Founder and Executive Director of Big Sunday David Levinson to talks about Big Sunday’s incredible 13th annual Thanksgiving event.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth analysis of the most viral stories of the week in “The Viral Load” with regular guest contributor Tiffany Hobbs weighing in on everything from the Prometheus statue in McCarthur Park getting a makeover, to whatever the heck a "Flying Golf Parade” is - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

Gary and Shannon bring in their friend Justin Worsham to talk all things parenting!

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 sitting being the new smoking, 1 in 3 surgery patients suffer complications, and polygenic rosk scores.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about the best recipe savings app, Instagram testing an algorithm reset button, and Roblox implementing parental controls.

The Bucket List Family’s Jessica Gee joins Amy King to share expert tips on traveling with kids and 50 destinations you do not want to miss. The show closes with this week’s ‘Amy’s on It’ highlighting Martha now streaming on Netflix.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A conversation with Actor Dave Annable, who joins the program with a preview of the hit Paramount+ espionage thriller 'Lioness,' which is inspired by “a real-life undercover program of the CIA, in which female operatives befriend the wives and daughters of dangerous terrorists to get close to high-value targets” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

This week on #TrueCrimeTuesday, Gary and Shannon talk about why women watch true crime documentaries and the stages of how people become a serial killer.

KFI's own Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Tech Tuesday'! Rich talks aboutthe DOJ possibly forcing Google to split off Chrome, Instagram testing an algorithm reset button, Bluesky emerging, and Roblox adding parental controls.

Co-host of the “This Week in Space” podcast Rod Pyle joins the Bill Handel Show to talk about NASA having concerns about the International Space Station leak and SpaceX Starship flight 6 set to launch later today.

Amy King talks with host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard about sports gambling, automatic refunds, and Capitol One rewards.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth conversation with Actor/Singer/Dancer Cartreze Tucker, who joins the program with a preview of his role as ‘Goldie Wilson’ and ‘Marvin Berry’ in the multi-award-winning musical – ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical’! Finally making its way to Los Angeles at The Pantages Theatre from November 5 – December 1, 2024 and to Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from December 26, 2024 to January 5, 2025; ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical’ features new music and lyrics by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard, who’ve come together with an all-star cast to deliver the “hit musical people in all timelines have been waiting for” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – ‘Beyond the Box Score’ with regular guest contributor Jackie Rae; Long Beach Post/WNBA Reporter and host of ‘The Jackie Rae Show,’ weighing in on 'Inside the NBA' moving to ESPN/ABC in 2025 & the Sports World’s reaction to Jake Paul's win over Mike Tyson - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

Amy talks with Senior VP of the  Entertainment Software Association Aubrey Quinn about video games being the #1 requested holiday gift for kids.

Mark Thompson with Tom McCoy and Cathy Rigby of La Mirada Theater

Jim Poole is the Founder of NuCalm. He is an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in the healthcare, biotechnology, medical, financial services, market research, and IT industries. He manages the strategic direction and ongoing operations of NuCalm, a neuroscience company focused on evidence-based personalized wellness and performance. Nucalm is one of the TOP STRESS APPS in THE WORLD. The ONLY APP - that utilizes Neuroscience in its journey. Take a listen to how it can benefit your life!

With Hunger and Homelessness out of control Chef Supreme Dow is lending a helping hand.  He is a former celebrity chef who left the glitz and glamour to fulfill his mission to tackle food security in the unhoused community in LA. His ‘10K Meals Across LA initiative aims to serve 100,000 vegan meals to the unhoused in LA over the next decade through his non-profit, The Harvest Academy. Take a listen!

Thankgiving is right around the corner but STRESS NOT! Neil has all the tips and tricks for the perfect Turkey so you can be the coolest cook of the family. Take a listen.

On Friday’s, Gary and Shannon bring you a stack of stories that slipped through the cracks during the week. These stories are the #NineNewsNuggetsYouNeedToKnow.

KFI food enthusiast and Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra comes on the program to talk about Costco food court standing tables and raccoon meat products in Germany.

Michael Crozier fills in for Amy King on your Friday Wake Up Call. Michael talks with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss about this week's ‘Entertainment Report’. Today, Will highlights Selena Gomez playing Emilia Perez, an update on the Menendez Brothers, and the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul happening tonight on Netflix.

Michael Crozier fills in for Amy King on your Friday Wake Up Call. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!’ Today, Dean talks about updating your living quarters.

On Thursday’s, Gary and Shannon bring you couple of odd, science stories for their segment called, #StrangeScience.

Host of “How to Money” on KFI Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss social security in trouble and 67% of people thing they are good with money BUT they are not.

Gary and Shannon are back with their weekly WhatchaWatchinWednesday report!

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth conversation with Director Christina Swanson & Actress Lynn Whitfield regarding the new Faith Filmworks release ‘Albany Road’…Directed and written by Christine Swanson; ‘Albany Road,’ (in select AMC Theaters Friday, November 15th) stars Lynn Whitfield alongside Renée Elise Goldsberry and follows “a New York executive who shares a rental car during bad weather with her ex-fiancé's mother” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – ‘Tech Thursday on Tuesday’ and an in-depth ‘Black Friday Preview’ with regular guest contributor; (author, podcast host, and technology pundit) Marsha Collier - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

Amy King talks with host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard about TVs getting bigger and cheaper, bad financial advice on social media, and automatic refunds on flights.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – ‘Beyond the Box Score’ with regular guest contributor Jackie Rae; Long Beach Post/WNBA Reporter and host of ‘The Jackie Rae Show,’ weighing in on Deion Sanders' 'We Got Time Today' Talk Show & the 2024 winter college football transfer portal - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Mark Rahner’s review of the new Hugh Grant horror film “Heretic” in ‘The Rahner Report’ - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

On Friday’s Gary and Shannon bring you the #NineNewsNuggetsYouNeedToKnow.

KFI food enthusiast and Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra comes on the program to talk about taking a walk after dinner, the NEW Wendy's Frosty for Fall... not pumpkin spics, and picky eating kids.

The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!’ Today, Dean talks about wildfire preparedness.

On Thursday's, Gary and Shannon bring you a stack of odd, science stories for their segment called, #StrangeScience.

USA Today writer, Marc Saltzman joins Gary and Shannon for #TechTalk to share a couple of apps for meditation and stress relief.

On #WhatchaWatchinWednesday, Gary and Shannon talk about the latest episode of Apple TV’s ‘Shrinking,’ the latest trailers and teaser and much more!

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 what RFK Jr means for human services and the health industry.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about why Trump becoming President could benefit the tech industry, Amazon’s delivery drones, and Apple’s new Mac computers.

This week on #TrueCrimeTuesday, Gary and Shannon talk about the 50th anniversary of the Casanova Killer.

Fork Reporter, Neil Saavedra joins Gary and Shannon for #TastyTuesday to talk about how to properly heat your pan and grill when cooking as well as moldy cheese. Neil also talks about an upcoming event this Saturday.

KFI's own Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Tech Tuesday'! Rich talks about mst AI shying away from election information but perplexity AI is leaning in, Aplle putting live election results on iPhone lock screens, and snapping a ballot selfies in California.