The Bill Handel Show

(September 16, 2026) People want dogs taken away from skid row homeless… the city says its complicated. The theme park at the heart of France’s culture war. . 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 the trending Wolverine peptide stack, Celine Dion returning to the stage despite her chronic Stiff Person Syndrome, and how night time light exposure impacts your health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 16, 2026) American businesses have no idea how to set prices right now. Newsom signs standards for homes damaged by wildfire smoke. Gulf Arab states explore new options as U.S bases fail to deter Iran. The surprising new way to find friends and true love? Your Costco card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 15, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about warnings that AI could end humanity. Why scandals don’t bring down politicians anymore. College athletes used to live in dorms… now they’re buying million-dollar homes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 15, 2026) EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Bessent says the U.S. can grow its way out of the debt crunch… what would it take? Some activists want dogs taken away from skid row homeless… the city says its complicated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 14, 2026) Europe unites to pressure Israel, breaking with U.S. Why are Americans so tired? CDC report highlights who is feeling it most. Overwhelmed Los Angeles parents are hiring house managers to tame chaos. Hollywood fears an AI future… China is already living it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 14, 2026) Yemen’s Houthis seize more key islands in the Red Sea, tighten grip on shipping routes. AI could possibly end humanity… how are humans supposed to process that? Groceries, gas, and rent: Why it’s so expensive to live in Los Angeles. A growing number of restaurants are moving to ban phones… here’s why it’s a good thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 11, 2026) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra starts the hour talking about America’s infatuation with pumpkin spice, Trader Joe’s new Fall bakery item, and good trans fats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 11, 2026) Takeaways from the GOP midterm convention. Remembering 9/11: 25 years of transformation and resolve. September 11th shaped their lived, but they don’t remember it. Hollywood fears an AI future, China is already living it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 10, 2026) As $1BIL Luces Museum is set to open, contractor sued over unpaid bills. Swiping makes it easy to pay and forget how much you’re spending. Every time you drive, your car has a chance to get famous.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 10, 2026) Political world erupts as AI researchers warn ‘extinction’ threat. Pensions were on the brink of extinction… now companies are bringing them back. Los Angeles’s homeless authority is put on notice it will have to compete to save itself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 09, 2026) Americans without college degrees are having one of the best job markets in years, It’s getting harder to return a purchase and customers are getting upset. 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 SoCal’s humidity can make you sick, GLP-1 prescriptions for kids up more than 30,000%, and an estrogen patch shortage is driving women crazy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 09, 2026) Steve Hilton has a novel idea… get rid of the DMV. Los Angeles freeways, roads to be closed for ‘general traffic’ for 2028 Olympics. President Trump is trying to terminate EVs in California. Thanks to dash cams, every time you drive your car is a chance to get famous these days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 08, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Apple’s BIG Apple event where the foldable iPhone is expected to be announced and whether your smart TV is listening to you. EU warns of a chilling new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youth seeks violent thrills. As CA debated sharing driver data, DHS subpoenaed trucker records.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 08, 2026) Canada imposes new tariffs on U.S. goods, as trade war intensifies. California wants to list Jewish as an ethnicity… Jews are divided over the idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 07, 2026) Neil Saavedra fills-in for Bill Handel this Labor Day Monday. Candy stealing, nose blowing and splash free urinals… the Ig Nobel Awards are back. Americans without college degrees are having one of the best job markets in years. The backlash against polyester has gone too far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 07, 2026) Neil Saavedra fills-in for Bill Handel this Labor Day Monday. Los Angeles hit by rare September rain and coastal flooding from Hurricane Marie. George Lucas’ $1BIL museum isn’t just for Star Wars fans. Neil talks with the CEO of Union Rescue Mission Mark Hood about going Over the Edge in an effort to fundraise for the Union Rescue Mission taking place at the Universal City Hilton September 25th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 04, 2026) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra starts the hour talking about the FDA updating guidance for ‘ready to eat’ produce, grilled foods in every state, and Wendy’s Frost Frights Kid’s Meal is BACK! President Trump wants to eliminate EVs in California… is that even possible? The ‘Gen Z Stare’ and the decline of saying things out loud.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 04, 2026) Mayor Bass is asked to testify before Congress about waste and fraud in Los Angeles’ response to homelessness. Lindsay Clancy attorney wants juror removed… can that be done? 70% of a new study showed young Americans are not proud of where the U.S is heading. Meet the travelers who vacation in the most treacherous places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 04, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Holdout juror throws the Clancy murder case into disarray. Two trapped workers rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal. Vice President Vance says Iran fight isn’t a ‘war’ as President Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 03, 2026) These 30 occupations could see the fastest job decline in the next decade. The truth about American food safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 03, 2026) Gloria Steinem, feminist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine dies at 92. LAUSD adopts moratorium on student AI case, another big move to limit classroom computer use. 70% of a new study had young American’s feeling not proud of where the U.S. is heading as a nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 03, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. NBA suspends Clippers Owner Ballmer, fines team $30MIL, Kawhi Leonard $700k in cap circumvention case. US judge blocks President Trump’s order to limit birthright citizenship. LAUSD adopts moratorium on student AI case, another big move to limit classroom computer use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 02, 2026) Congress is finally talking about saving Social Security. 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 onSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 02, 2026) Postal Service whistleblower warns of potential ‘catastrophic failures’ in new USPS system could ‘derail’ the November elections. Status of Iran’s nuclear program is unclear, UN watchdog says. Is $155,600 a working-class salary? More and more Americans say yes. There’s really only one way to stop students from cheating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 01, 2026) Can President Trump really change Lake Ontario to Lake America? AI is watching your spending and setting your prices accordingly… lawmakers want to stop it. An aging population in China inspires a new industry: Adult children for hire. President Trump renews push for federal film tax credit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(September 01, 2026) California lawmakers pass restrictions on hiring former immigration agents and ban electric shock gloves. Traffic deaths are on the rise. Why is the LAPD pulling over fewer drivers? ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks Anthropic being sued for allegedly pirating music to train their AI models. CDC director challenges Pennsylvania’s report of two Measles deaths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 31, 2026) Neil Saavedra fills-in for Bill this Monday morning. No, Iran is not winning: In Act IV of the war, it’s losing its leverage in Hormuz. Why it can take time and effort to find the right meds to help mental health. Facing protests, Newsom drops most of plan limiting utility wildfire liabilities. Newsom backs off from shameful gambit, and it’s a victory for California coast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 31, 2026) Neil Saavedra fills-in for Bill this Monday morning. One dead and 15 may be missing at the Grand Canyon after flash flood. Far off the grid in the Antelope Valley. RVers make a mess and elude the homeless count. A hurricane could form near Southern California this week, seriously. Car sunroofs keep ‘spontaneously’ exploding and the problem is getting worse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 31, 2026) Amy King joins Neil Saavedra, filling in for Bill, for Handel on the News. One dead, more than a dozen unaccounted for after Grand Canyon flash flood. US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks. Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding after river levels rise as death toll passes 900. Venezuela’s interim president says US energy deal will last 25 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 28, 2026) It’s FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra joins the show to talk about a sugar substitute that might increase the risk of having a stroke, Popeyes bringing back a killer deal, and the L.A Mall rethinking the food hall. Handel History: Iran- U.S relations & value of the dollar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 28, 2026) In Long Beach ready for a floating nuclear power plant? The Trump administration wants billion-dollar business to qualify as small. Years later, billions over budget: California’s high-speed rail hasn’t laid a track. Young adults under 21 traded $5 billion on Kalshi this year, amid prediction market frenzy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 28, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz. China resumes rescue work after assessing upstream lake conditions. In ultimate rage-bait news, President Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America; in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 27, 2026) Los Angeles area lawmakers urge President Trump to fund transit fixes for 2028 Summer Olympics. ‘Too Many Cases’: Mexico confronts U.S. over deaths of its citizens in ICE custody. U.S says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Senate and Federal Reserve. The 10am rule is back and fire experts are worried.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 27, 2026) Meta to pay up to $17.1 billion in landmark settlement over social media addiction claims. How will Meta’s new rule affect teens? Here are the changes. Judge allows Postal Service to restrict mail voting… for now. Is this the worst time to buy a house in California? Why timing really is everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 26, 2026) Protected wild horses are going to slaughter. Brining your dog to work is a perk for some and annoying to others. 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 balance and equilibrium being a key metric to living longer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 26, 2026) Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies of cancer at 80. Bill Gates says he’s worried AI will harm workers, kids and society. California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 25, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Amazon raising prices on devices because of AI, Oura defending itself against lawsuit challenging its sleep tracking, and Android getting a new feature designed to help motion sickness. Local group sues over Mamdani’s plan to open municipal grocery stores. Logging in was never supposed to be this difficult.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 25, 2026) Supreme Court allows Trump to pursue mail voting limits, for now. The decline of public pools. Big food winning the war for America’s diet. Baby boomers are smoking more weed… their neighbors are fuming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 24, 2026) US-Canada talks devolve into trade war. Billionaire tax of not, California still dominates venture funding. UFO news coverage is increasing American’s belief in aliens, especially Gen Z. Mold is driving America’s homeowners crazy and they want builders to pay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 24, 2026) ‘Economic D-Day’ sanctions against Iran will be ‘single greatest financial offensive ever’ Bessent says. Fed up with high prices, California weighs penalties against hospitals and other entities. Secret White House bunker undercuts President Trump’s ballroom lawsuit. ‘Ghost Jobs’ ads are getting to bad that lawmakers want to ban them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 24, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. ‘Economic D-Day’ sanctions against Iran will be ‘single greatest financial offensive ever’ Bessent says. Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada. Jury duty scam prompts warning from LA County Superior Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 21, 2026) It’s FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra joins the show and speaks on Dot fruit salad, Duncan Hines dropping Peanuts-inspired baking collection, and 24hr dinners fading away. The show closes with Handel History: First ladies, Mary Toddy, Edith Wilson stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 21, 2026) How Los Angeles stopped being Hollywood’s leading star. What to know about this weekend’s Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington. I’m a psychiatrist… I’m hearing something new from young women. LinkedIn has accidentally become a dating site – despite its no-romances rule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 21, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran vows ‘devastating’ response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit. Dead of a mosquito bite: Los Angeles records West Nile fatality as California cases hit 5-year high. FBI raids Democrat Swalwell’s home in sexual-misconduct investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 06, 2026) Big food is fighting to tempt taste buds in the era of weight-loss drugs. Gen Z-ers are ditching sex… they might be on to something. California packaging law could raise costs, producers say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 06, 2026) U.S debt hits $40 trillion. Bass and Raman spar over policing and homelessness in first mayoral debate since June primary. Why do some states count and report election results faster than others? As Lake Mead shrinks, its body count rises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 06, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. U.S. debt hits $40 trillion. President Trump shows off his new helipad. Suspect in deadly Los Angeles fire pleads not guilty again after mistrial. Moderna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 19, 2026) The live shopping app where some people bid until they are broke. Humanoid robots could start patrolling the southern border. 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 the Lindsay Clancy trial, Harvard body parts theft, and a pill that mimic exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 19, 2026) Iran’s latest warning to the U.S. signals the hardliners are just getting started. The fake Los Angeles mayor poll adds challenged facing the public opinion industry. Los Angeles City Council repeals homeless camping bans in Echo Park, Silver Lake and Hollywood. Your car may not be fuel efficient, but your tires have to be now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(August 18, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about ChatGPT launching for teens, California taking aim at addictive social media features, and AI companies buying and destroying old books. The jobless boom has arrived.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.