KFI Featured Segments

According to the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump doesn’t have the power to impose a global tariff of 15% that aims to bring back manufacturing to US shores. A lawsuit brought by California Gov. Gavin Newsom certainly doesn't help. Lou is opposed to crap flooding our marketplace and undermining American manufacturing, thus destroying the fabric of our society when US jobs are shipped ov...

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about the best produce to buy to shrink grocery spending, how to celebrate the Lunar New Year with food, and the Lenton season bringing out fish sandwiches out in full force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about the best from the International Builders Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show talking about prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi crushing it during the Super Bowl, 401ks being culturally relevant and cool, and the most fuel-efficient cars according to USA Today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#Parenting with expert Justin Worsham, who joins to talk about why being the "fun parent" full time backfires and a Swiss study tracking 1,500 teens that found parent-child conflict peaks at age 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about intermittent fasting, sex drive and testosterone, AI stethoscopes, and Norovirus at the Winter Olympics.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about TikTok Local, Wuffy the Robot Dog, private search engines, and a preview into Apple’s upcoming March event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For #TrueCrimeTuesday, breaking news on the glove DNA in the Guthrie case and the latest on the ransom note writer, plus the Netflix trending show about Lucy Letby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich speaks on search engines that don’t track you, why tiny digital cameras are trending, the app of the day: Splitwide, and QR code safety tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The extraterrestrial talk heats up as Barack Obama clarifies he’s seen “no evidence” of aliens—despite sparking buzz with earlier comments—while Eileen Gonzalez reveals her ex-husband once swore he was abducted. Mark dives into listener talkbacks on alien encounters and the eyebrow-raising reason the Olympic Village ran out of condoms in just three...

 The Mark Thompson Show honors the life and legacy of Robert Duvall, the intense and iconic screen legend, as news breaks of his passing at 95. News anchor Eileen Gonzalez shares a heartfelt personal story from a 2002 Austin premiere during her days as an entertainment reporter, offering a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the celebrated actor. Plus, two American moms in their 40s stun the wo...

 Mark reunites with The Foosh and news anchor Eileen Gonzalez. Thompson shares his trip to the premiere of Amadeus at the Pasadena Playhouse for a night of theatrical brilliance. Oscar-nominated songwriting legend Diane Warren joins the conversation to talk about her powerful original song “Dear Me,” performed by Kesha for the Grammy-nominated documentary Diane Warr...

Allison Howell, CEO of Hogan . Research from Hogan Assessments, whose work helps organizations around the world understand how people think, behave, and interact under real-world pressure, sheds light on what truly determines the success of a romantic relationship. It's all on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saadia Khan is talking about Belong on Your Own Terms , a mental health tool specifically designed for immigrant identity work—addressing what therapists often miss: the psychological cost of narrative erasure.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3- There's No Business Like Show Business and outside of Chris Merril and Michael Monk new show beginning Tuesday, we are covering Nicole Curtis, AI generating outrage, and some driving drama. PLUS college students are using phones DURING SEX? We're getting into it on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Chris Merrill is premiering Monks and Merrill this Tuesday at 12pm PT and we're taking your Talkbacks on what you want to hear on this new show. PLUS we are diving into Nancy Guthrie's mother, Epstein files update, and the latest with the Olympics. More government shutdowns are coming possibly and more on KFIAM-640.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Chris Merrill is premiering Monks and Merrill this Tuesday at 12pm PT and we're taking your Talkbacks on what you want to hear on this new show. SoCal is getting soaked, the globes are trotting with the NBA All Star Game, PLUS the law makers, the law breakers, and the times there ought to be a law. Chris is delving into encampment cleanups and Pokemon cards. PLUS so much more on KFIAM...

Founded by John and Jane Sungkamee, the husband-and-wife team behind the legendary  Emporium Thai in Westwood which is built upon more than 26 years of cultural stewardship and culinary excellence. First opened in 2000, Emporium Thai has become one of Los Angeles’ most respected Thai institutions. John Sungkamee, Founder & CEO of Emporium Thai and the exciting new Emporium...

Happy Valentine's Day!! If you want to avoid the crowds and chaos, Neil has the perfect simple snacks you and your lover can make right at home. (even if your lover is you) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So sad about James Van Der Beek’s death this week at the age of 48 from colorectal cancer. He left behind a wife and six kids. A GoFundMe page was set up, and it’s doing really well, topping $2.5 million in two days. And now there’s blowback due to its success, with people calling the Van Der Beek widow to sell their mansion instead. But it turns out, Van Der Beek...

Mayor Karen Bass is in the literal hotseat. The fire after-action report is out, and she whitewashed it, altering and softening the report in a bid to suggest everything was under control during the disastrous LA wildfires of January 2025. She’s now denied the media’s access to her and the fire chief in a bid to control the narrative. The Monks & Merrill Show hits ai...

Mayor Karen Bass is in the literal hotseat. The fire after-action report is out, and she whitewashed it, altering and softening the report in a bid to suggest everything was under control during the disastrous LA wildfires of January 2025. She’s now denied the media’s access to her and the fire chief in a bid to control the narrative. The Monks & Merrill Show hits ai...

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about new items at Wendy’s, the best jarred pasta, & Valentine’s Day desserts from Costco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about romancing your home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On his first day back at KFI, Chris Merrill shares behind-the-scenes stories from a promo photoshoot with Monks—complete with questionable poses—while diving into the headline-grabbing media shakeup involving Skydance Media and Warner Bros. Discovery and a massive financial clause tied to a potential takeover. Chris reacts to the death of James Van Der Beek after a battle with colorect...