The Bill Handel Show

(June 30, 2026) What to know about the $351.7BIL state budget Newsom just signed. After bold pledge, EPA shelves microplastics testing in U.S. drinking water. President Trump and America’s 250th birthday. In honor of out 250th birthday… what did George Washington small like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 30, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra joins Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump displeased with housing bill and concedes SAVE America Act is unlikely to pass. U.S. and Iran have paused strikes but disagree over next steps on talks. Ford rehires engineers after AI backfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 29, 2026) Texas is poised to require millions of students to study Bible stories. Scientists mull controversial plan to steer hurricanes. DNA editing of human embryos reignited debate over designer babies.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 29, 2026) With final decisions ahead, the Supreme Court is divided. Europe’s Come-to-AC moment. JD Vance for President in 2028? Catholic nuns face legal harassment for not using preferred pronouns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 29, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. U.S. and Iran will ‘stand down’ after strikes and resume talks. Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue work goes on. South Korea to invest $576NIL in AI chip production with Samsung and SK Hynix. Father upset Jonathan Rinderknecht still being held in jail after jury heavily leaned to acquittal in car...

(June 26, 2026) These ‘city killers’ threaten civilization. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 26, 2026) In California’s Governor’s race, voters face stark choice on immigrant healthcare. What the Supreme Court rulings mean for America’s immigrants and the nation. California gun owners may carry a weapon into stores, Supreme Court rules. Older adults are no longer staying in ‘empty shell’ marriages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 26, 2026) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Jury appears deadlocked in Palisades fire arson trial, signaling possible mistrial. Venezuela earthquakes: International rescue teams arrive, as 235 confirmed dead so far. The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians. Iran attacks cargo ship, testing President Trump’s deal to reopen...

(June 25, 2026) The President of the California Gaming Association Kyle Kirkland joins the show. A look inside the welcome bags planned for white South African refugees. These ‘city killers’ threaten civilization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 25, 2026) President Trump cancels bipartisan housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act. Forget work, passive income is the new American Dream. California bill would cap rising HOA fees. Older adults are no longer staying in ‘empty shell’ marriages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 25, 2026) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. At least 164 people dead after twin quakes in Venezuela. Knockdown declared in Boyle Heights warehouse fire; health and economic uncertainty remain. President Trump cancels bipartisan housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 24, 2026) The dispute over events for America’s 250th birthday. Americans are in denial about elder care. 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 speaks on See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 24, 2026) Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades. Senate votes to block President Trump from resuming conflict with Iran. LAUSD bans screentime before the second grade, marking one of the nation’s strictest policies. Empty rooms and plunging prices: World Cup tourism is off to a slow start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 24, 2026) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Senate for the first time approves a war powers resolution in rebuke to President Trump over Iran conflict. Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades. Disneyland guest climbs out of moving ride, slides down 52-ft drop on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. LAUSD bans screentime before the second grade, marking one of th...

(June 23, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Amazon PRIME DAY DEALS! U.S. and Iran have plenty to negotiate beyond nuclear issues. Inside Japan’s billion-dollar quest to help a sleep-starved nation rest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 23, 2026) Battle over single-use plastics erupts as 17 states move to block California law. California union warns of mass exodus with Newsom’s return to office order. World Cup fans from around the world are wowed by the United States. When diets don’t work: Parents turn to Wegovy for elementary school kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 23, 2026) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. The Pentagon seeks $80BIL from congress for Iran conflict. U.S. allows Iran to sell oil in dollars for first time in decades. ABC enlists viewers in free-speech fight with FCC. California union warns of mass exodus with Newsom’s return to office order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 22, 2026) Want faster elections? California won’t clamp down on late voters. The loneliness crisis has gotten so bad that lawmakers are ready to spend millions of dollars to fight it. Coach says Iran still being mistreated by U.S. at Word Cup. Solar surpasses coal in historic shift for U.S. electricity mix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 22, 2026) Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent amid federal investigation. President Trump says reflecting pool vandals are being arrested. Obama Center opens after yearslong saga as locals warn ‘monstrosity’ could price them out and people are not getting paid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 22, 2026) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent amid federal investigation. Starmer announces resignation; Burnham wins key endorsement. President Trump vents growing frustrations with reflecting-pool issues. Governor Newsom declares State of Emergency for Boyle Heights warehouse fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Brooker joins Bill for Handel on the News! JD Vance skips out on Switzerland after US - Iran War negotiations stall... is it Friday already? Luigi Mangioni plans to use psychiatric issues as a defense... duh! Ukraine blasts Moscow, Putin Putins about it. Over two dozen droids caught hovering over SoFi during the World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill goes into the history of Juneteenth and why we celebrate it. With the World Cup in America, Inglewood has become an International hub. Find Your Voice premieres at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on June 24th. Roger Love, the subject of the documentary, joins Bill to talk about changing lives, and how he changed Bill's life! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday! Neil goes in on the latest rumblings and grumblings from around the food world. Neil goes deep into your fresh produce. Brown bananas? Make Banana Bread!!! Also, America's favorite cheese, and the McDonald's fried apple pie is back! And Ask Handel anything! Literally anything.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 18, 2026) Inside the FBI’s battle to keep drones out of World Cup sites amid heightened terrorism fears. Kaiser mental health staff are concerned about AI recording tool. Records reveal $600MIL estimate for President Trump’s ballroom project. Solar surpasses coal in historic shift for U.S electricity mix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 18, 2026) President Trump’s Iran deal draws backlash from some GOP members. Measure to give noncitizens the right to vote in Los Angeles elections headed for Nov. 3 ballot. Most U.S families have 2 parents working full-time. Why mailing a paper check become so risky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.