The Bill Handel Show

(May 13, 2026) The unhappy hosts of the World Cup. Teens helped bring malls back to life… now they’re getting banned. 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 updates us on the Hantavirus passengers, the common sweetener that could raise your risk of stroke, and an inexpensive blood pressure drug that helps fight MRSA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 13, 2026) For the first time in three years, American’s wages are no longer outpacing inflation. Fired former acting FBI Chief says Patel tied job security to purging agents linked to President Trump probes. As attacks on Europe’s Jewish communities escalate, Iran may be recruiting operatives online. Cal State may soon offer a 3-year bachelor’s degree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 13, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US inflation rose to 3.8% in April. President Trump says he’s not thinking about Americans’ finances in Iran talks. Kash Patel denies excessive drinking allegations as ‘total farce’ in Senate hearing. Psychologist, doctor, corporate execs arrested in California child sex abuse sting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 12, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Apple and Android making texting more secure, Google’s new FitBit Air, and Amazon expanding 30-minute delivery across the U.S. Consumers lean on a ‘hamster wheel’ of credit to manage rising costs. Tourist wins payout after missing out on sun loungers during vacation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 12, 2026) Lots of ‘pie in the sky’ promises by governor wannabes with no way to pay for them. President Trump wants to pause the federal gas tax. 1 in 4 Americans think the White House correspondent’s dinner shooting was staged. Another sales tax hike? Costs a factor in Los Angeles in healthcare measure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 12, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump heads to Beijing for talks with Xi as Iran war looms. Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill. Arcadia mayor, accused of being Chinese foreign agent, strikes plea deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 11, 2026) ‘Get in loser, we’re buying Spirit’: One man’s viral plan to revive the airline. US alcohol consumption falls to 85yr low. Young Americans’ job market optimism falls as older adults stay upbeat, new Gallop poll finds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 11, 2026) Chances of an all-GOP governor’s race spurs push to remake open primary. Gas prices are up and commuting is now unaffordable for some American workers. It’s not just drivers that hate high gas prices, so do gas station owners. Los Angeles’s golden streetlights have turned harsh white and homeowners aren’t happy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 11, 2026) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump rejects the latest offer from Iran. 3 cruise passengers test positive or have symptoms of Hantavirus after evacuation. President Trump and China’s Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade, and AI. OpenAI sued over ChatGPT’s alleged role in guiding FSU shooter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 08, 2026) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about the new simple snack trend, hot rotisserie chicken not being SNAP eligible, and the best new Costco items. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 08, 2026) Californians were on Hantavirus-stricken boat… is there a risk? USPS mulls allowing handguns to be shipped through mail. US added 115,000 jobs in April, fueling cautious optimism about hiring. When you’re ‘fired from retirement.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 08, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. U.S. and Iran exchange fire near the Strait of Hormuz. California among 4 states monitoring residents who were aboard hantavirus cruise ship. Data breach of Instructure Canvas by ShinyHunters hits UC, CSU, USC, Stanford, & community colleges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 07, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, Nithya Ramen trade jabs at Westside debate. California governor candidates tangle over immigration and homelessness in tense debate. Federal authorities arrest 18 for allegedly selling drugs at LA park. Purported Epstein suicide note has been released. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 07, 2026) Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, Nithya Ramen trade jabs at Westside debate. California governor candidates tangle over immigration and homelessness in tense debate. California county discovers trove of unopened ballots in locked box. Are military dolphins working in Strait of Hormuz? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 07, 2026) Poll finds that immigration crackdown is having negative effect of President Trump in Orange County. The end of Cigarettes is coming. Judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note. Feds sweep into MacArthur Park targeting ‘open-air drug market.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 06, 2026) Ted Turner, media mogul and CNN founder, dead at 87. LAPD once stopped Americans at California border… to keep poor out. 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 the Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise, the dangers of E-bikes for kids, and diabetes treatments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 06, 2026) Bass, Pratt, and Raman will debate tonight as L.A. Mayor’s race kicks into high gear. Key moments from CNN’s California governor primary debate. Growing fleet of delivery bots spreads to 40 L.A neighborhoods. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 06, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Key moments from CNN’s California governor primary debate. Candidates for LA mayor, California governor to meet in debates. President Trump orders military to pause effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. HHS launches plan to limit ‘overprescribing’ of psychiatric drugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 05, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Meta using AI to spot underage users, robot pets, Coinbase layoffs, latest AI photo trend, and Ask.com shutting down after 30 years. Neama Rahmani, nationally recognized trial lawyer, legal analyst, and advocate for justice, serving as the President and co-founder of West Coast Trial Lawyers joins the show to breakdown Uber’s 2026 California ballot initiative titled the "Protecting Automobile Accident Victims from Attorney Self-Dealing Act.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 05, 2026) Regulators may seek to suspend State Farm’s license, citing widespread mishandling of L.A. wildfire claims. California will ticket robotaxis that violate traffic laws. Did the school cellphone bans work? New study finds mixed results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.