The Bill Handel Show

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about the NEW Samsung foldable phones, Apple’s new upgrade program, and Amazon wanting to launch more than 5,000 satellites to provide voice and text services. The inspiring, infuriating, even comic-tale of how we defeated Los Angeles’s smog and why we may have to again. Millennials are trying to make minivans cool again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 28, 2026) Rand Paul releases Anthony Fauci’s pandemic era diary notes and here is what they tell us. Inside the growing police use and misuse of flock’s license plate reader cameras. The Trump administration demands hospitals share emergency room records. The next chapter for Baker’s famed thermometer includes many possibilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 27, 2026) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Trump holds off on major escalation against Iran advisers raise concerns. Millions of eggs recalled over salmonella fears. Odyssey movie leaked online draws swift warning from Universal. Power Grids reach tipping point as 100f weather puts stress on aging networks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where does the war go from here? Here are the 6 questions looming over the Iran war Has In-N-Out finally met its match? Culver city is fighting drive thrus. California weighs a comeback for grizzly bears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 27, 2026) Trump administration admits canceling grants to states that did note vote for him. Elder care costs are rising, depriving families of their inheritance. Trump returns to correspondents’ dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech. France is looking at Spain for cooling ideas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Ask Handel Anything’ kicks off the hour with Bill answering questions submitted by listeners they have recorded through out the week. The show closes with ‘FOODIE FRIDAY’ with the Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 24, 2026) Homelessness has increased in Los Angeles. President Trump places condition on signed Saudi nuclear deal, says county must join Abraham Accords. The Gascon Era is proving costly. Nancy Pelosi’s family turned $30MIL into $278MIL trading stocks; Congress just voted to ban it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 23, 2026) World’s most narcissistic countries revealed in study, Four myths about insurance in California. Shocking $105MIL Americans are not working. They’re raffling off their $2MIL home for $7 to travel the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 23, 2026) White House admits it used keywords to kill billions worth of California research grants. Immigration sweeps in L.A cost businesses millions in revenue. Open AI says AI models went rogue during testing, triggering beach at startup. We must rachet up the pressure on Mexico over Tijuana River pollution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faced with piles of new paperwork, people are losing food stamps. Mamdani cannot pursue arrest of Netanyahu. 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 young women now have ‘close to zero’ risk of cervical cancer death after getting the HPV shot and new research suggests wearable devices could detect early changes linked to pregnancy sometimes before someone takes a pregnancy test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 22, 2026) Trump administration says it’s deferring $1BIL to Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota due to fraud concerns and noncompliance. President Trump approves landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. U.S weighs bond of $100,000 for some green-card applicants abroad. Are therapists to blame for the rise of adults cutting off their parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 21, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about China challenging America’s AI dominance, authors suing Anthropic for using their books to train Claude, and Samsung’s new foldable phones set to debut. Garbage trucks may start spying on you with attached cameras. Newly retired couples may lose $16,000/yr in social security in 2033.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 21, 2026) Paramount-Warner Bros. deal on hold after court ruling. Newsom’s return-to-office mandate is stricter than other states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 20, 2026) Trump Media pitched $100,000/mo fee for fastest feed of President Trump posts. Why 12ft Halloween skeletons have become year-round fixtured across Los Angeles. Boomers were supposed to downsize… they’re buying bigger homes instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 20, 2026) The surprise economic boost for World Cup host cities. Inside America’s most generous 401k plans. Federal agents told the FBI would no longer investigate ICE confrontations. New requirement for colleges: Do your grads earn enough?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 17, 2026) It’s FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra joins the show and speaks on The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 17, 2026) President Trump alleges China meddled in 2020 election. These are California’s most affordable and least affordable cities. As great whites and humans share the waters, shark labs run out of funding. Inside the hunt for the next ‘Jeopardy’ writer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 17, 2026) Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for ‘Handel on the News.’ President Trump alleges China meddled in 2020 election. President Trump calls for revocation of ABC, NBC licenses over speech snub. Parasitic outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce supplied to Taco Bell. Gulf states come under Iranian fire as U.S strikes intensify.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 16, 2026) Hegseth plans to screen all troops, including women, for low testosterone. Can a $14.2MIL partnership help fix Los Angeles’s struggling animal shelters. Americans are now into soccer. Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball up for auction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 16, 2026) California employer health premiums will cost as much as a new car in 2027. AI knows what you did online and so does your employer. Sleeping robotaxi riders are triggering 911 calls and straining first responders. Several streets in West Hollywood were flooded with rushing water following a water main break overnight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta is flooding the market with smartglasses and privacy advocates are up in arms. China wants more babies so they are cracking down on chatbot love affair. 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 a new simplified lung cancer screening and Tylenol lawsuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 15, 2026) House votes to make daylight savings permanent, would California go along with it? Can we predict deadly cliff collapses along the California coast? Scientists say it is possible. Why aren’t ICE agents wearing body cams? The deeply weird, very Los Angeles, survival story of star-studded Dan Tana’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 15, 2026) Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran threatens to block more trade routed as US launches fresh strikes. ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings. Alcatraz boat sinking leaves 1 dead, 3 missing in San Francisco Bay. California grocery prices could spike as nonrecyclable packaging fees g into effect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 14, 2026) ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Apple saying OpenAI ‘is rotten to it’s core,’ and META pulling a controversial feature. The Pentagon has released a new trove of UFO files. The superrich aren’t just buying mansions… they want the entire block. ‘It Looks Like War’: How a $38 Armenian brisket sandwich ignited debate over culture and cost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 14, 2026) States sue to block Paramount’s deal for Warner Bros. Economists and tech leaders warn AI could bring ‘large scale job displacement’ and other risks. The fierce competition to get married at California’s most popular public buildings. How $9.99 became the most compelling price in retail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 14, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra joins Bill for Handel on the News. U.S to take over Strait of Hormuz, charge 20% fee for cargo shipped through, President Trump says. States sue to block Paramount’s deal for Warner Bros. Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to finish his Senate term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 13, 2026) Billionaire exodus? Survey says California drew in 10x more venture capital than any other state this year. Free samples with a side of serotonin: Welcome to the Costco feeding frenzy. With AI character Tilly Norwood set for feature film debut, Hollywood debates what it means to be an actor. California wolves are eating much more cattle than wild prey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 13, 2026) Lindsey Graham: The quintessential politician of this era. Here’s what the ‘once in a lifetime’ federal housing bill means for California. LAPD suspends use of flock surveillance cameras over privacy issues. Americans fear this retirement setback more than deathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 13, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Senator, dies at age 71. US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz. Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without President Trump’s signature. 2026 World Cup produces dream semifinal field in Argentina, England, France, and Spain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 10, 2026) It’s FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra joins the show and speaks on food linked to lower blood pressure, new Costco food finds, the recycling symbol vs the reuse symbol. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 10, 2026) Israel shared intelligence with US or an Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump. Even in the heart of Los Angeles, they still rely on old-fashioned landlines and don’t want to give them up. He earns $33/hr as a Costco cashier… now he’s a millionaire. The Dodgers are going to the White House once again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 09, 2026) A sad kind of convenience… less interaction with other people. Vatican excommunicates breakaway group, in biggest schism in 156 years. ‘Please Control Your Children’: California restaurateur charges parents when their kids run wild; parental accountability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 09, 2026) Graham Platner suspends campaign… who’s up next for Democrats? Should drivers be monitored for car insurance purposes? California faces a dire shortage of pediatric specialists. Workers keep leaving the U.S. labor force… experts can’t agree why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 08, 2026) Waymo reports teen riders for bad behavior and delivers them to the police… what else can Waymo do? Is this just the tip of the iceberg? Decline of PH.D admissions could imperil a ‘generation of new talent.’ . 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 a blood test the screens for several different types of cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 08, 2026) President Trump says ceasefire is over. Voters and politicians look ahead as they await Platners decision. DHS bought two California immigrant detention centers for $1.5BIL. Krispy Kreme needs an artisanal touch to make ‘He-Man’ doughnuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 08, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Oil prices jump and stocks drop after President Trump says Iran deal is ‘over.’ Midtown tower stabilized enough for repairs after fears of potential collapse. Mostly young people from out of state among 402 arrests in Newport Beach July 4th chaos. U.S-Belgium most-watched soccer game in American history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 07, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about the Supreme Court to let Texas app age verification law take effect, Anthropic saying it’s getting a better look inside AI, and iPhone having a built-in earthquake alert. To beat the heat, the wealthy are building snow rooms. Moving back home used to be a sign of failure… now it show financial savvy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 07, 2026) President Trump’s criticism of NATO casts a shadow over U.S pledge to defend allies. Europe is restricting international tourism. Prepare for airline purgatory. U.S. life expectancy is on track to reach a record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 07, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra joins Bill for Handel on the News. USMNT’s World Cup dream crushed by Belgium. President Trump arrives for NATO summit. Zelenskyy demands Western support after Russia strikes kill 12 in Kyiv. Venezuela’s earthquake death toll reaches 3,535 as survivors look for missing relatives.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump asked FIFA to review OS World Cup star red card ban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the White House campaign to overturn a World Cup red cardSome beachgoers are creating living rooms with view on the sand, cities are cracking downWhite House criticizes Smithsonian Museum for 'Extreme political activism'Prepare for airplane purgatorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liquor stocks are priced for a big tobacco momentMoving back home used to be a sign of failureA Hitler bunker faces demolition in housing-challenged BerlinUS life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A California man pleads guilty to sending fake ransom notes to the family of Nancy Guthrie after her disappearance in Feb. Russia Strikes Ukraine, killing over 20. Is the SAVE Act dead? Sen. Thom Tillis thinks so... Olympic Canoeist indicted for vandalizing the already vandalized Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil is celebrating July 4th as a proud, patriotic American. That word, and the symbolism around it have been thrown around for political purposes a lot recently. Neil offers a sane voice in re-establishing a sense of pride in the flag, the country, and our fellow countrymen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil is joined by Disney's OG Imagineer Bob Gurr (he designed pretty much everything at Disneyland... and he made the old King Kong ride at Universal!). Documentary Director Frank Woodward also joins in to promote the documentary "Bob Gurr - Living by Design", which starts airing on PBS July 17th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 02, 2026) Mars is spending millions to give M&Ms a MAHA makeover. California HOA threatens fines for flying the U.S. flag… some residents are fighting back. Chatbots are replacing therapists with little scientific evidence behind them. Big brewers are making an outside bet on tiny cans of beerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 02, 2026) The war on 4th of July fireworks shows divides California… drone shows or traditional fireworks? Does President Trump worry about conflicts of interests? How Airbnb uses AI to thwart disruptive parties during 4th of July holiday. Is kidmaxxing the ultimate status symbol for ultimate wealth.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(July 01, 2026) These 8 Americans shaped history… we just don’t agree how. Kazakhstan’s leader defends U.S. ties, saying President Trump was ‘sent by Heaven.’ 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.

(July 01, 2026) The top Supreme Court decisions: birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, political party spending limits, President’s power to fire officials, etc. Here are the laws going in to effect across California today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 30, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Apple and Microsoft raising prices, Supreme Court ruling geofence warrants are protected. and GasBuddy releasing its latest data on the cheapest days of the week to buy gas. Fast food prices have soared since 2014… here’s by how much. USC satellite heading to orbit on SpaceX mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.