Bill Handel On Demand

(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!

(Friday 02/21/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Body returned from Gaza is not Bibas mother, Israeli military says. Buses explode across Israel in mass bombing attempt. Bass says LAFD chief Crowley failed to warn her about fire risk. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asks for compliance review of California’s High Speed Rail project. Senate GOP adopts budget blueprint to advance Trump agenda, setting up clash with House Republicans. Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by Senate despite deep democratic doubts.  

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss longer commutes equal more fast food being consumed, the real estate market showing signs of calming down, and the ‘unlimited vacation’ perk. Dairy milk consumption has been declining over the past few decades, but that trend is shifting. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ on KFI joins the show to talk about Pixar debuting its first ever original animated series ‘Win or Lose.’

FEMA rejects call by Newsom’s office to test soil in fire areas for toxic contaminants. “My next home must be fireproof”… Why more Angelenos are looking to build ‘Super Adobes.’ L.A. hires law firm at up to $1,975 an hour, to defend against wildfire lawsuits. For many viewers, YouTube is TV now. What that means for Hollywood.  

(February 20, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Hamas hands bodies of 4 hostages back to Israel. Trump is living in a Russian ‘disinformation space,’ says Zelenskyy. Trump and DOGE claim that millions of dead people are collecting social security payouts. HHS releases sex definitions. Mexico president says her government requested US surveillance drone flights.

How COVID pushed a generation of young people to the right. Why don’t people dress up to go out anymore? Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about sperm cells carrying traces of childhood stress, AI brain decoder reading a persons thoughts, measles outbreak, and yogurt and colon cancer.

Experts see ‘hallmarks of government censorship’ in FCC’s latest investigation of radio station. If it feels like there are suddenly way more plane crashes and incidents… here’s the truth. Could and early 20th century idea help Altadena rebuild? Remember the Sears Catalog?

(February 19, 2025Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Top Russian and US officials meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine war talks. Zelensky urges ‘more truth’ after Trump suggests Ukraine started the war. US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data. RFK Jr. says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule. NASA reports increased chance of ‘city killer’ asteroid hitting Earth.

KFI’s and KTLA’s Rich Demuro joins the show to talk the latest on tech. / A discussion about what the American diet would really look like without foods from other Countries. / How loaded fries and large sodas helped one restaurant chain beat inflation blues.

KFI’s White House Correspondent, Jon Decker joins to talk about DOGE’s access to personal taxpayer data from the I.R.S. / January 6th rioters argue pardons apply to charges including murder plot and child porn. / A post-fire LA grapples with whether builders should permit their own projects. / Food recalls in the US were widespread - and deadly in 2024.

(Tuesday 02/18/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Topics include: yesterday’s Delta plane crash at Toronto Pearson airport, Russian and US officials meet in Saudi Arabia to talk about an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, LAUSD cellphone ban goes into effect today, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco enters the CA Governor’s race, Israel is set to receive the remains of 4 hostages, The Social Security head steps down over DOGE access concerns, and pressure is increasing on Governor Hochul to push for Mayor Eric Adams to resign his office. 

Musk’s DOGE seeks access to IRS system with taxpayers’ records. Coca-Cola needs to diversify and their way in may be milk. The erasing of American science. L.A.’s gone all in on hyper-specific bumper sticker… the weirder the better.

Colleges and K-12 schools ordered to abolish DEI or face funding cuts. Could Trump try to deport immigrant LAPD officers with DACA status? Americans have always sought debt relief after the holidays… now their struggle is year-around. Is California government seriously considering oil refinery takeovers?

(February 17, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. European leaders meet in Paris as U.S. pushes ahead with Ukraine plan. Rubio lands in Saudi Arabia for talks on Gaza and Ukraine. Trump admin wants SCOTUS to permit firing of whistleblower agency head. Netanyahu vows to ‘finish the job’ against Iran with support from Trump. California gas prices are approaching $5 per gallon on average.

(Friday 02/14/25)IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about a tuna salas sandwich taste test, 7-Eleven FREE slurpees, soft serve ice cream machines, and a popular California born chain closing 90 restaurants. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’

RFK Jr. has been confirmed…so now what? Amazon’s messy push to bring everyone back in the office. How flunking a personality test can cost you your dream job. Fake ID’s have gotten really, REALLY good.

(Friday 02/14/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra joins\ Bill for Handel on the News. Southern California battered by powerful rainstorm. Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary. Trump takes steps to impose ‘fair and reciprocal’ tariffs on trade partners, including allies. Indiana teen arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting. Pope Francis, 88, admitted to hospital in Rome.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss money argument: couples arguing 58x a year over money, how optimism boosts savings, and more parents investing in Bitcoin. Speaking of Trump, 33 significant moves in 23 days.

Mobile homes are some of California’s last ‘affordable’ housing… can they rebuild after the fires? In schools, Trump’s DEI orders are open to interpretation. Attorney General Pam Bondi sues NY over immigration… and makes it clear, other states are next. 

(February 13, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Flash flood watch issued as new storm could bring nearly 5 inches of rain to foothill burn areas. Evacuation warning to take effect Thursday for parts of Airport Fire burn scar area in Orange County. Munich: Dozens injured in car ramming as city prepares for high-stakes security conference. 75,000 federal workers accepted President Trump’s buyouts as offer ends. Elon Musk calls for the U.S government to delete entire agencies: ‘Remove the roots of the weed.’