The Bill Handel Show

(Tuesday 03/18/25) The Mayor of Los Angeles and the Chief of the LAPD are celebrating a significant decline in both homicides and gun-related shootings throughout the city. It’s important for visa holders and other individuals residing in the United States to understand their legal rights. Federal judges are faced with the challenge of enforcing their rulings in the event they are ignored or under...

(Tuesday 03/18/25) Amy King and Chris Merrill for Handel on the News. Israel has launched deadly airstrikes in Gaza. Southern California Edison is investigating a 'zombie' power line as a possible cause of the Eaton Fire. After a federal judge questioned Trump’s deportations, Trump is seeking to replace the judge. On opening day in Tokyo, Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers prepare to start the MLB seas...

(Monday 03/17/25) Life is getting expensive! Sales at US convenience stores have decreased by 4.3%, indicating that people are purchasing fewer snacks. Shoppers feeling the pinch of inflation are increasingly opting for lower-priced store brands. There are ongoing protests against Tesla, and Trump is trying to rally support. Additionally, a new bill in Texas aims to prevent students from behaving...

(Monday 03/17/25) Democrats are facing internal divisions, leading to a decrease in the Democratic Party's favorability. Donald Trump has stated that Joe Biden's last-minute pardons for Congress members who investigated the January 6th events are invalid and no longer in effect. Additionally, March Madness is likely to affect productivity in the workplace. In other news, the Big Bears' cherished e...

(Monday 03/17/25) Amy King and Chris Merrill for Handel on the News. The Trump administration has deported hundreds of immigrants despite a court order. A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Malibu area. Matt Richtman from Illinois became the first American man to win the Los Angeles Marathon in 31 years. Oil prices have risen following a U.S. attack on the Houthis and optimistic economic prospect...

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Trader Joes items to buy this Spring, dessert stomach, and whether it is safe to eat meat in bloated packaging. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Friday 03/14/25) Democrats to Decide: Shutdown government or support GOP spending bill. In California, cost of undocumented healthcare is $3BIL above the budget estimate. Trump Officials release water in California that experts say will serve little use. Move over kids, Hasbro wants the adults to play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Friday 03/14/25) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Chuck Schumer says he won’t block Republican funding bill amid Democratic divisions over shutdown strategy. American Airlines plane catches fire after landing in Denver airport. Dow slides and S&P500 closes in correction. After canceling meeting in independent advisers, FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recommendations...

(March 13, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss the stock market correction and what it means for our 401ks. Hiring life coaches becoming more normal, and Southwest starting to charge for checked bags. Disney’s ‘Snow White’ has become a hot-button film. Warren Buffett knew nothing about this business that has made him hundreds of billions. See omnystudio.com/listen...

(March 13, 2025) Government shutdown looms as Doge advises to cut spending. Shoppers are skimping on cigarettes, Doritos, and Twinkies. The new administration is dismantling the Department of Education… what does it do?  Why America is now eating a crazy amount of avocados. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 13, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP’s funding bill as shutdown draws near. Swatting call draws heavy police presence at Loma Linda Hospital, report of armed suspect unfounded. EPA administrator announces huge rollback of environmental regulations. A Tariff pile-on threatens to escalate a global trade war. CarMax ra...

In Altadena and Pacific Palisades, burned lots are hitting the market. ‘Surge’ of violence in California prison system prompts crackdown. 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 Gene Hackman’s wife dying from Hantavirus, what is it? Should we be getting the measles v...

(March 12, 2025) Trump administration warns local colleges: ‘Protect Jewish students’ or lose your funds. Blocked from reaching the U.S., migrants begin the reverse journey south. Why fires, politics, and the cost of living are driving Californians abroad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 12, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. House passes funding bill ahead of Friday shutdown deadline in win for Republicans. Ukraine agrees to proposal for ceasefire with Russia as US restores aid and intel sharing. First measles case in LA County in 2025 confirmed in person who visited local businesses, traveled through LAX. Education Department cut by 50%. An...

(March 11,2025)\ KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Bluetooth chip vulnerability, microsurgery robot at Cedars Sinai, Google’s new store in Santa Monica, and AI-powered drive-thru at Weinerschnitzel. The great salt shake-up. U.S bolsters position as world’s top arms exporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 11,2025) LAPD cops caught on secret recording using racist and sexist comments, complaint alleges. The REAL cost of backyard eggs. DOJ says many Jan. 6 pardons extend to crimes after that date because of how they were collected. Columbia University student was the first to be arrested by Homeland Security for protests… Trump says it won’t be the last. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

(March 11,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Dow Jones falls by almost 900 points in market after Trump says he won’t rule out recession. House republicans set up Tuesday vote to avert government shutdown. Russia shot down 337 Ukrainian drones, biggest attack in 3 years. Menendez brothers’ bid for freedom hits roadblock with D.A. Hochman. Crude details emerge racism...

(March 10, 2025) The diseases are coming. Perks of a burner number: Fewer spam texts, stronger security and privacy. How poorer countries became the world’s dumping ground. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 10, 2025) Trump’s presidency moves into a new phase with a critical test of his power in Congress. The potential details come out about Gene Hackman’s final days. The right-to-repair movement is growing as wins stack up. Why does everyone have a podcast? Are there too many? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 10, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. House republicans unveil spending bill to avoid government shutdown. Canada: Mark Carney managed the financial crisis, the Brexit and now Trump’s trade war. Secret Service shoots man ‘brandishing’ firearm near White House. China’s tariffs on U.S. agricultural products take effect. DHS has begun performing polygraph tests...

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Shake Shack’s first ever combo meal, corned beef pastrami combo packs at Costco, and Milano caramel Café Au Lait cookies. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Friday 03/07/25) Court-ordered audits finds major flaws in L.A’s homeless services. Looking for a ‘gently used’ car in 2025? Good luck. The age of anti-woke overreach. US butterfly population down 22% in 2 decades, report finds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Friday 03/07/25) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US expands exemptions to Canada and Mexico tariffs. ‘Major powers should not bully the weak’, China foreign minister says. Trump preparing to sign order to dismantle Education Department. Gavin Newsom opposes trans-athletes in women’s sports. Trump administration ordered to pay debts to USAID partners by Monday. South C...

(March 06, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss the tariffs  leading to 'doom spending.', student loan borrowers aren't doing so hot right now as the SAVE Plan has been in legal limbo, and we’re getting an affordability czar. Justice Department launches probe into antisemitism allegations at UC. Looking for a ‘gently used’ car in 2025? Good luck with that! See omny...

(March 06, 2025) Meltdowns, nightmares and regressions: The L.A. fires are taking a traumatic toll on kids. A pair of rulings have exposed deep divisions on the Supreme Court. Buy yourself a golden passport! Citizenship at this beautiful island can be purchased.401k hardship hits record high: Foreclosures, home repairs drive Americans to tap into retirement savings. See omnystudio.com/listener for...