The Bill Handel Show

(June 16, 2026) In Orange County, six figure salaries now qualify as low income. The social security trust fund will run dry in 2032… what does that mean? California schools are emptying out. Experts say it’s going to get worse. Science suggests cringe-worthy dad jokes may serve an actual purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 15, 2026) San Andreas fault at highest stress in 1,000 years and here’s what it means. The rise of the ‘botsitters.’ Spencer Pratt appears to concede election is aggressive video. Medical cure or designer baby? A new approach to editing embryos ignites debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 15, 2026) U.S. and Iran have reached a deal to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz. Los Angeles has one of the deadest downtowns in the world according to new survey. Five human skills AI still can’t match that could save your job. Here’s what $1TRIL can buy you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becerra v Hilton... Two enter, one with an albatross named Trump around his neck. Switzerland is considering capping their population as a means of combating immigration. Why has the USA always sucked at soccer? Maybe because we're the only ones calling it that... Microshifting is a thing... Handel is doing it right now in his chair...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California colleges crackdown on AI use. Lazy students push back... Bomb Shelters are becoming a thing among the uber-rich... All the billionaires have state of the art bunkers under their multimillion homes.  And Ask Handel Anything!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 11, 2026) The role quiet Oman is playing in the Iran war. Inside UFC 250 prep at the White House and the 7 federal agencies involved. SpaceX employees get a crash course in being rich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 11, 2026) The new Hell’s Angels aka teens on E-bikes. Get ready for the World Cup service fee at your local restaurants. How the U.S. gave up on its history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 10, 2026) New law could create a million new apartments and condos in California. Americans on GLP-1s are overwhelming retailers with returns. 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 adults and alcohol intake, egg allergies in kids, and GLP-1s appearing to cut cancer risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 10, 2026) Who is Steve Hilton and does he really have a chance to be California’s next governor. Remote work is taking a toll on your mental health. ‘Dynamic’ grocery pricing, what it means for you. Birthrates are down globally, blame your smartphone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 09, 2026) ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about Apple showing off their next generation of products & AI improvements and the brand-new electric vehicle that’s not a car. The Push to bring AI doctors into American medicine. Some California homeowners are now facing an incredible ‘wildfire deductibles.’ Birthrates across the world are down… are smartphones to blame?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 09, 2026) “Fraud” is the word of the day, and apparently, the strategy leading into the Fall mid-terms. Is political violence ever justified? Apparently, 35% of people say yes. A Minneapolis café owner decided to stop charging for food, and profits are… UP. Gen Z are arriving to college unable to read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 06, 2026) AI is training you for ‘instant answers’ and that is ruining everyone’s patience. Boomers are hoarding most of America’s wealth because they’re terrified of outliving their money. RFK Jr’s food overhaul is getting jammed up because food is becoming too expensive. Broken? Don’t throw it away, come to a ‘repair café.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 06, 2026) Did Spencer Pratt really have a chance in L.A? Fraud allegations continue. Host of the ‘This Week in Space’ podcast Rod Pyle joins the show for ‘Cool Space News.’ Today, Rod talks about NASA’s moon base plans, and air leak at the International Space Station, Space X’s highly anticipated IPO, and NASA’s X-59 jet breaking sound barrier for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 05, 2026) Immigrants built America’s biggest startups, President Trump’s Visa policies might halt any new potential ones. WWJD… not what would Jesus do? But ‘what would Jesus drink?’… welcome wo the world of ‘Christian energy beverages.’ The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 05, 2026) Why does it take so long to count ballots in CA?... President Trump believes nefarious tactics are the reason. American’s born after 1970 are dying faster than previous generations. 10 American inventions discovered ‘by mistake.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 04, 2026) RFK Jr. wants access to medical records. More candidates are using their personal wealth to campaign than ever before… should voters care? How a simple cookie became one of hospitality’s best traditions. ‘Boomerang Kids’ are the new normal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 04, 2026) House passes war powers resolution to push President Trump to end Iran war. War games and warnings on Strait of Hormuz went unheeded by President Trump. America is way behind on building data centers. Speaking of data centers, NO ONE wants them in their neighborhoods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 03, 2026) CBS News fires ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley, and he’s not going quietly. More dads are scaling back at the office for kids and housework... which is why Handel is now taking out the trash, New desalination plant tech could bring needed fresh water to California. Prices in the U.S are rising at the fastest rate in years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 03, 2026) Election recap: What are we looking at in November? CA Governor race/ LA Mayor race. 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 why a British hospital opened an ICU ward on a roof, a common sleep drug could impair driving the next day, and whether you should always get a 2nd opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 02, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Amazon moving Prime Day up, hackers tricking Meta’s AI support, United flight having to turn around because of a Bluetooth device, and Google’s NEW FitBit Air. 52% of professionals have regrets about their college degree. Inside the retreat to teach rich kids how not to blow their inheritance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 02, 2026) Primary election day... what to know. Monterey Park is saying NO to data centers. President Trump’s anti-weaponization fund falling apart. In more important news: Patagonia vs drag queen ‘Pattie Gonia.’  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 01, 2026) Thousands are leaving Los Angeles every year, so why do we still have a housing crunch. Nearly 2 million Californians live within 3 miles of a plant with toxic chemicals like Garden Grove and don’t even know it. The Cola wars are back… this time it’s Coke vs Coke. Human composting is a thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 01, 2026) Primary Elections: Governor of California and Mayor of Los Angeles. 25% of white-collar workers are ‘stalling out.’ The big cases SCOTUS will be deciding on this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 29, 2026) How AI is changing the hospitality industry. STOP touching the flight attendants. What happens when your employers know the diseases you might get. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything’ special crew editionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 29, 2026) Treasury prepares to make President Trump the face of a new $250 bill. State worker tries a novel legal approach to stop Newsom’s ‘return to office’ order. China can’t quit smoking… they consume nearly half the world’s cigarettes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 28, 2026) 19 states are ready for permanent daylight savings time? Is it finally time? Phoenix built an empire of cubicle jobs… AI is coming to tear it down. Can this guy get people to live in America’s emptiest downtown?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 28, 2026) California bans cops from seizing election ballots. A luxury survivalist community is tearing itself apart. How private money helps bankroll the LAPD and enables access to officials. ‘Inheritance bullying’ is putting family homes and generational wealth at risk.   The $400MIL showdown between billionaire and a California mayor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 27, 2026) Can this guy get people to live in America’s emptiest downtown? UFC arena is under construction at the White House. 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 NASCAR legend Kyle Busch’s sudden death and a new study pinpointing how much sleep is best for healthy aging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 27, 2026) Industry was warned for years about chemical ‘runaway’ dangers… then came near-catastrophe in Orange County. ‘I’ve never felt poor before’: Inflation and higher gas prices are stretching workers to their limits. Downtown Los Angeles businesses demand attention to crime from the mayor’s race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 26, 2026) Southern California should get more water locally. This Summer’s teen job market is the toughest in decades. Why are Americans so unhappy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 26, 2026) What is GKN aerospace?? Their fines and penalties over the years. Los Angeles crime has supposedly dropped and is still a hot mayor’s race topic. Pope Leo uses first major Papal text to warn about the dangers of AI. FIFA confirms Iran’s World Cup base camp will move from U.S. to Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Memorial Day weekend! Bill is off enjoying the holiday, so we put together this special "best of" episode featuring our absolute favorite highlights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Memorial Day weekend! Bill is off enjoying the holiday, so we put together this special "best of" episode featuring our absolute favorite highlights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Memorial Day weekend! Bill is off enjoying the holiday, so we put together this special "best of" episode featuring our absolute favorite highlights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 22, 2026) Single Gen Z women are buying more homes than men of their generation. L.A. City Council approves $15BIL budget, hiring 510 police officers. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 22, 2026) Senate GOP, frustrated with President Trump’s $1.8BIL payout fund delaying vote on ICE money. Democratic committee releases contentious autopsy of 2024 campaign blaming Biden for failing to set up Harris. Enhanced games explained: Sports most controversial event unpacked. Hooters says bring your kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 22, 2026) Republican revolt over ‘anti-weaponzation’ fund stalls ICE funding vote. DNC releases 2024 autopsy, with chair apologizing for ‘creating an even bigger distraction.’ Kyle Busch, 2x NASCAR champion, suddenly dies at 41 after undisclosed illness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 21, 2026) Diet Coke vs Coke Zero: Inside the soda civil war. The men who want their foreskins back. How Formula 1 pit stop tactics are helping in the battle against dementia. Supreme Court decision season could bring key rulings on presidential power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 21, 2026) President Trump sued by state capitol police officers to block DOJ Lawfare fund. Archer and Joby are battling to get ahead in the race to make air taxis a reality. Disney faces $5MIL lawsuit over use of facial recognition technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 20, 2026) Could gigantic buses of the future that travel 140mph fix California’s long-distance travel? The great cousin decline. 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 why this Ebola outbreak will be tough to contain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 20, 2026) President Trump and his family have been ‘forever barred and precluded’ from having tax claims against them. President Trump crushes Republican dissent. California gun safety measure would require more forearm training. This Arkansas town is humming with the sound of missile making.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 19, 2026) Men who want women to be quiet. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski talks about the jury delivering their verdict in the Musk-Altman case and previews Google’s i/o. Why travel agent demand is on the rise in the digital age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 19, 2026) One of the most hates men during the OJ Trial… Mark Fuhrman dead at 74. President Trump says he has a deal to end the war in Iran. Green Burials are gaining ground and sparking backlash. College graduates are booing AI at commencement exposing Gen Z’s ‘AI Paradox.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 18, 2026) The drama inside Carl’s Jr: Crushed by California costs, crime and competition. Mexico City nightclub charges Americans $300 cover fee to protest ‘gringo’ influx. UFO files not to growing belief in aliens and mistrust in institutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 18, 2026) How Hollywood’s production crisis became a key issue in the L.A. mayor’s race. Dr. Fauci orchestrated COVID coverup, CIA whistleblower claims. Sunday’s are sacred at Chik-Fil-A, the U.S. says a worker’s Saturday Sabbath is, too. Apple is making hit products and high profits from imperfect chips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 15, 2026) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Taco Bell releasing a new Mexican pizza flavor, the Force Meat Sandwich, and whether Flowers are the next plant protein? The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 15, 2026) 5 key moments during the California governors’ likely last debate. The gerrymandering wars are here to stay. Honda posts first-ever annual loss after pullback from EVs. 7 in 10 Americans oppose data centers being built in their communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 14, 2026) Teens helped bring malls back to life… now they’re getting banned. 200,00 Californians helped the grid out in tough times and get paid for it, now that’s up in the air. President Trump waives visa bond rule for 2026 World Cup visitors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 14, 2026) Latest from President Trump’s visit to China. Vice President Vance say $1.3BIL in Medicaid payments to California will be deferred over fraud concerns. 2028 Olympics: Los Angeles moves to postpone wages increase for hotel and airport workers. ‘A’ graded are suddenly everywhere since the arrival of ChatGPT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 13, 2026) The unhappy hosts of the World Cup. Teens helped bring malls back to life… now they’re getting banned. 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 updates us on the Hantavirus passengers, the common sweetener that could raise your risk of stroke, and an inexpensive blood pressure drug that helps fight MRSA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.