KFI Featured Segments

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 a brain eating amoeba and the new Covid strain.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about Gen Zers not wanting to start a bar tab, 1/8 wardrobe purchases come from Amazon, and the 4% withdrawal rule.

ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth conversation with Visual Storyteller, Fonco Studios CEO/Creative Dir., Director, Producer, Designer, Spfx Sup, Celeb. Judge, Stan Winston School Teacher & Friend of the program, Fon Davis, who returns to the show to share his latest work with ‘Light and Magic Season 2,’ ‘Star Wars Celebration’ in Japan AND a new Beyoncé Project - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

#PARENTING – Research shows most consider their dad a top life mentor / Why parents are asking their kids to help plan trips.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about the Nintendo Switch 2, WYZE’s new light bulb camera, and Photoshop arriving on Android.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – ‘What’s Up’ with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer; from the BET Experience coming to LA this Thursday through Sunday, and "...No one puts baby in the corner..." at "Late Night! at the Skirball in the Sepulveda; to what's coming up this month for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month including LA Pride in Hollywood this weekend and ‘Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nites’ later this month. Follow Nick's adventures on socials @NickPagliochini, @ThisWeekendWithNick, and if you're hungry, @15MinuteFoodie - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A conversation with Emmy-Winning Host/Anchor for Spectrum News 1 & Friend of the show Kelvin Washington, who joins the program to announce his selection as Host of the LA Emmy Nominations - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Australian Erin Patterson faces three counts of murder after accidentally serving beef Wellington containing mushrooms. A teacher was heard screaming for help, and a student witness later changed his account of what he saw.

British Airways' Naked Flight Attendant and United Airlines' Changes to Check-in Rules.

KFI & KTLA tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Nintendo’s Switch 2 launching this week, Google Wallet is dropping PayPal support, AI is helping to fight shoplifting, and an AI-powered radio station in LA.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard about millionaires choosing to rent and workers cutting their 401K contributions.

Amy talks with Sandy Steers, Friends of Big Bear Valley executive director about eaglet Sunny leaving the nest for the first time.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look ‘Beyond the Box Score’ with regular guest contributor Jackie Rae, host of ‘The Jackie Rae Show,’ weighing in on NBA Star Zion Williamson being sued for “allegedly raping & kidnapping his ex-girlfriend AND Trans athlete AB Hernandez being allowed to compete in & win 2 girls track and field events at the California state finals…PLUS – A look at the head-to-head race for robotaxi supremacy between Tesla and Waymo AND your weekly horoscopes with your sign in the Summer Solstice - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Liz Svatek is a transformational coach, rapid transformational therapist, and founder of Warrior Women Inc., a company empowering women over 40. She hosts the top-ranked Conversations with Warrior Women podcast, where she shares inspiring stories of resilience. Liz combines neuroscience, human design, and mindset mastery to help women overcome limiting beliefs and live with purpose.

California legislature members discussed the closure of two refineries next year, which has caused some concerns that it could increase the cost for gas or increase amount of fuel imported at ports in Los Angeles in Long Beach. Assemblymember Mike Gipson speaks with NBC4’s Conan Nolan. A recent AP-NORC poll found that about 7 in 10 U.S. adults think transgender female athletes should not be allowed to participate in girls and women's sports at the high school, college or professional level. That view was shared by about 9 in 10 Republicans and roughly half of Democrats. The Law Makers, Law Breakers and times that there oughta be a law. Former Charles Manson follower and California's longest-serving female inmate Patricia Krenwinkel was recommended for parole after serving more than five decades for multiple killings in 1969, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said.

President Donald Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk in the Oval Office on Friday, providing a cordial conclusion to a tumultuous tenure for the billionaire entrepreneur. AI could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs — and spike unemployment to 10-20% in the next one to five years, Amodei told us in an interview from his San Francisco office. More than three-quarters of Americans (77%) want companies to create AI slowly and get it right the first time, even if that delays breakthroughs, the 2025 Axios Harris 100 poll found.

News of note from Tinsel Town and beyond. Self-directed education, commonly known as unschooling, is a form of homeschooling that is based on activities and life experiences chosen by the child, according to the Alliance for Self-Directed Learning (ASDE), a nonprofit dedicated to increasing awareness and accessibility to unschooling. Stories that make you say “Hmmmm?” that didn’t fit neatly into any other spot on the show.

Mark returns from an Alaskan adventure filled with stunning wildlife, river-spawning salmon, and a bit of history: from Russian sea otter hunters to the Gold Rush boom! He also shares a funny tale about a shopping mishap with a linen suit. Then, he dives into the serious story of animal abuse in LA shelters exposed by former GM Staycee Dains. Finally, author Kyra Davis joins to chat about her new historical novel, The Great Mann, set in the glitzy Black elite enclave of West Adams Heights during the 1940s—a world of jazz, galas, and the push-pull of cultural identity.

Mark Thompson opens the hour with KFI’s entertainment reporter, Heather Brooker, talking Lilo & Stitch’s surprising comeback, Mission Impossible’s mixed reviews, the new Karate Kid, and the excitement around Happy Gilmore 2. He also covers TNT’s loss of NBA rights to ESPN and what’s next for Inside the NBA. Later, grief counselor Beth Bigler joins Mark for an emotional conversation about pet bereavement and the enduring bonds we share with our furry family members. Wrapping up the hour, Chris Merrill pops in to tease what’s ahead on his show, including Otani’s nap and Yankees fans’ meltdown after their series loss!

Author Kyra Davis Lurie joins Mark Thompson to discuss her new historical novel, The Great Mann, set in the glamorous West Adams Heights neighborhood of 1940s Los Angeles. They explore the rich culture of the Black business elite, the controversies around Black performers of the time, and the larger-than-life figures who brought the community to life. Kyra also shares upcoming events to promote her book and why The Great Mann is being compared to The Great Gatsby—don’t miss it!