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 tick season being really bad this year and the bet ways to hydrate in this heat wave… some say milk is better than water.

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King on this Wednesday Wake Up Call. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Today, Rich discusses Samsung unveiling foldable phones, Prime Day tips, Gmail update, & FDA news.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – “What’s Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini, back from Vegas, where he celebrated the 4th and his 10th Wedding Anniversary and he has the 411 for you on what you should be doing in Sin City right now; from deets on his stay at the “SkyLofts” at MGM Grand and “Netflix Bites,” to "Postcard from Earth" at The Sphere, and “Atomic Saloon” at The Venetian!!! Closer to home, you can enjoy LA’s Free “Shakespeare in the Park,” “Festival of the Arts” and “Pageant of the Masters” along with the “Sawdust Arts Festival” all in Laguna Beach. Make sure you don’t miss any of the fun to be had this summer by following along with Nick's adventures on social media @NickPagliochini and @ThisWeekendWithNick - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Regular guest contributor & Associate Director of Communications for VIZIO, Chris Woolsey joins the program to share the latest offerings from VIZIO’s “Watch Free+” including a “Shark Attack!” with Sharknado (1,2, and 3), Open Water (1,2, and 3) & Bull Shark (1,2, and 3) AND a “Full Throttle Summer” with ‘Breach,’ ‘Running’ with the Devil & Night of the Sicario - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Nearly half of America's murderers go unpunished. A news anchor disappeared on her way to work thirty years ago.

ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about AMAZON PRIME DAYS ARE HERE!!!

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 the MLB gambling investigation into Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz AND California declaring “daily fantasy sports” illegal gambling - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

It’s been six months since the wildfires changed everything for the communities of Altadena and the Palisades. In this special report, KFI's Heather Brooker takes a closer look at the first chaotic hours of the disaster—and where recovery efforts stand today. This first aired in two parts on July 7th on KFI's morning show, Wake Up Call. You can follow all of Heather's reports on the Entertain Me podcast.

Dr. Timothy Fong is a Professor of Psychiatry at the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. He is board certified in adult and addiction psychiatry. Dr. Fong is also a member of the Steering Committee of the UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids whose mission is to address the most pressing questions related to the impact of cannabis legalization through rigorous scientific study and discourse across disciplines. Take a listen to his take on usage.

Top News of the Day. Update on that officer involved shooting Saturday near Western and MLK Blvd. Update: At least 61 dead in Texas flooding; over two dozen campers missing from Camp Mystic. Some facts about Camp Mystic, where Texas floodwaters swept away dozens of girls. Video captures ICE agents allegedly urinating on Pico Rivera school grounds in broad daylight. LAPD dealing with a surge in 'kidnapping' calls because of ICE enforcement. Fourth of July Roundup. Air quality alert issued across Southern California due to smoke from fireworks and wildfires. Northern California residents to be ‘wildly surprised’ by massive illegal fireworks fines in the mail.

Deeper Dives/LA Law. What can SoCal expect from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'. US restaurant workers say ‘no tax on tips’ undermined by benefits cuts. Elon Musk announces new 'America' party after slamming Trump's megabill. Scammers gonna scam. ‘Tow truck bandits’ are rushing to crash scenes: L.A. drivers warned. Couple loses $8,000 in elaborate phone scam, warns others to stay vigilant.

Scammers gonna scam. ‘Tow truck bandits’ are rushing to crash scenes: L.A. drivers warned. Couple loses $8,000 in elaborate phone scam, warns others to stay vigilant. There's No Business Like Show Business. Lockdowns and fights: Sean 'Diddy' Combs back in Brooklyn jail ahead of sentencing. Dr. Phil's studio files for bankruptcy. Too hot for clothes? Balls Out Bowling is back where nudity is required. Chuck E Cheese Opens New Arcade for Adults.

Artificial intelligence is making waves in mental health care, and chatbot therapists (digital tools designed to talk us through our struggles) are at the forefront. They promise accessible, affordable support that’s always just a tap away. As these platforms grow, it’s worth asking: Are they a game-changer for mental wellness, a passing fad, or something we should approach with caution? Dr. Eva Ritvo breaks it down.

Live and Local News Man dead, woman critically injured after fireworks explosion sets homes on fire in Pacoima Councilmember Traci Park Moves to Crack Down on Tour Buses in Pacific Palisades. Tow truck bandits’ are rushing to crash scenes: L.A. drivers warned. Video captures ICE agents allegedly urinating on Pico Rivera school grounds in broad daylight. Interview with Actress/Author Mariel Hemingway!

Deeper Dives - The problem with fireworks in LA is only getting worse. Moving to drone shows instead of fireworks. Sitting in Silence for 2 Hours per Day Can Trigger the Growth of New Brain Cells.Beware the ‘Gen Z gaze’: Young service workers’ refusal to greet customers is setting off older generations.

Tech Talk with Marc Saltzman!

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Extended, in-depth analysis of the most viral stories of the week in ‘The Viral Load’ with regular guest contributor Tiffany Hobbs weighing in on everything from a boxer facing furious backlash after sharing vape with an orangutan at a zoo, to a South Korean restaurant going viral for all the wrong reasons - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A conversation with acclaimed Indigenous filmmaker Chris Eyre (Smoke Signals, Dark Winds), a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes, joins the program to preview his new History Channel documentary film, ‘Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning,’ which profiles one of the greatest American athletes of all time and the first Native American Olympic gold medalist - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

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 the top-5 common medical emergencies on July 4th, children and home medication emergencies, and preventing at-home medication mistakes.

The show closes with the Executive Director of Friends of Big Bear Valley Sandy Steers talking about the use of fireworks.