The Bill Handel Show

(March 03, 2025) Home-selling season starts after L.A wildfires… and there is demand. Dead athletes, empty sands: Why are we paying billions to keep this sport alive? Changing tastes, cheap imports and looming Canadian boycott. A \perfect storm’ for California’s wine industry.

(March 03, 2025) Republicans in lockstep in criticism of Zelenskyy. Jeff Bezos overhauls Washington Post opinion section, says it will focus on 'personal liberties and free markets.’ Trump administration targets California law regarding Bird Flu. Facing early-onset Alzheimers, she fought for the right to plan her own death.

(March 03, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Russia-Ukraine War: UK pledges export financing for Ukraine’s air defense. GOP Speaker Mike Johnson blasts Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Israel halts all aid to Gaza as ceasefire falters. Who won Oscars for 2025? Elon mUsk on Joe Rogan calls Social Security a Ponzi scheme.

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Subway bringing back $6.99 any footlongs, $1 egg McMuffins, Jack in the Box's Lucky Mint Trio, and Wendy's Frosty mix-ins. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’

ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan joins the show to speak on Gene Hackman and his wife’s death now deemed “suspicious.” Here’s the latest. Mass firings at NOAA ignites fury. Scientists worldwide worry there will be immediate harm to Americans. How Elon Musk is disrupting the traditional federal bureaucracy.

(Friday 02/28/25) Amy King and Neil Saavedra joins\ Bill for Handel on the News. Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal. President Trump on calling Zelenskyy a dictator: ‘Did I Say that?’ Actor Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home Wednesday under ‘suspicious’ circumstances… here’s what we know. NOAA fires about 800 employees, with more possible Friday. Fake ICE agents target Calif. Businesses for social media, police say. Meta apologizes for error that flooded istagram with violent content.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss a new report highlighting some of the worst places to go when you need a loan, DOGE’s potential dividend, and why being a ‘loyal’ traveler doesn’t mean you’re saving. President Trump’s supporters among those losing U.S. jobs. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ on KFI joins the show to talk about what you need to know about this weekend’s Oscars, from presenters to performers.

(February 27, 2025) ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan joins the show to talk about famous Oscar winning actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead in their home. US Supreme Court likely to back straight woman in ‘reverse discrimination’ case. Killing 166 million birds hasn’t ended the Bird Flu crisis… is there a better way? Trump administration targets bird flu and California law.

(February 27, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife found dead at home in New Mexico. First Measles death in Texas in ongoing outbreak was a child. California legislators propose bills to expand film tax credit program. Pentagon plans to remove transgender service member under new policy. Jeff Bezos announces a significant shift’ coming to the Washington Post.

(February 26, 2025) Why do women live longer than men? Amid budget chaos, more than 700 national park employees take buyout. L.A County Supervisors vote 5 to 0 to let Calabasas landfill accept more fire debris.

(February 26, 2025) ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the program to discuss the White House saying it ‘will determine’ which news outlets cover President Trump. Bosses won’t need a ‘what did you do’ email… they’re already tracking you. 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 people don’t trust doctors as much, Measles outbreak, and yogurt and colon cancer.

(February 26, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Johnson and Trump pull off surprising win to advance GOP agenda after vote whiplash in the House. The White House says it ‘will determine’ which news outlets cover Trump, rotating traditional ones. Deputy among 18 indicted in Los Angeles County jail drug smuggling operation. White House says Amy Gleason is the acting administrator for Musk’s DOGE program. Southwest plane lands safely in Chicago after close call with jet that went on runway without authorization.

(February 25,2025) ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about Apple’s $5BIL investment and Amazon prepping for a BIG Alexa refresh. What to know about Dan Bongino, the new FBI Deputy Director. How Sean Riley turned ‘Dude Wipes’ into a $200MIL business

(February 25,2025) Mayor Bass is getting criticism for ‘misrepresenting the facts’ in the firing of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley. Trump, Putin, and the 3-year Ukrainian war. Newsom launches digital democracy tool called ‘Engaged California’ describing it as ‘a townhall for the modern day.’ Save the postal service.

(February 25,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes. FBI agents express shock and dismay over naming of right-wing podcaster to No. 2 post. DOGE will use AI to assess the responses of federal workers who were told to justify their jobs via email. U.S to hit Chinese ships with hefty port fees.

Ukraine-Russia War 3 Year Anniversary. California rules will require more fire-resistant homes in Palisades and Altadena. Can’t find your size in-store? How e-commerce affected the in-person shopping experience. Elon Musk can’t stop talking about penises.

Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40BIL in L.A wildfire relief. California officials push to cut energy credits to households with rooftop solar panels. Is AI making us less intelligent? Why don’t we trust doctors like we used to?

(February 24, 2025) Micheal Monks and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Musk gives federal workers 48 hours to say what they did last week. Zelenskyy said he is willing to step down to join NATO. Germany elections: Merz claims victory for his conservatives. American Airlines flight diverted to Rome due to bomb threat. Kash Patel to be named acting ATF Chief, sources say. Russia unleashes biggest drone attack of Ukraine war on eve of anniversary.

(Friday 02/21/25) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about bird flu causing egg prices to soar, but not the price of chicken oddly rnough.The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’

(Friday 02/21/25) No one wants your toxic crap! SoCal residents protesting over fire debris disposal. You’re fired! Maybe not… Trump Administration considers huge cuts to National Park Service. SCOTUS to take on straight woman’s ‘reverse’ discrimination case. Robo-Umps coming to a baseball game near you!