The Bill Handel Show

Senate agrees to fund DHS, except for ICE and Border Patrol, trying to end the government shutdown. TSA gets to go back to work! Trump extends the deadline for talks with Iran for another 10 days. FAA is investigating a near miss between a United Airlines flight, and a military Blackhawk helicopter. Treasury is putting Trump's signature on all paper money starting this year.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is capping social security at $100k a good idea?? Bianco's fraud crusade is a campaign stunt. It's also dangerous for America. Amazon offers $1000 prizes to anyone willing to lie about how much they like working for Amazon. No Kings Marches all over the country this weekend. Handel went to his first protest last year!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil talks about a hot, new Jiffy Cornbread mix, "frambled eggs," and an enormous Pop Tart! And, it's everyone's favorite time of the week... Ask Handel Anything!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 26, 2026) American aviation is near collapse. She uncovered a terrifying lab hidden in California with alleged ties to China. Supreme Court says internet service provider isn’t liable for bootlegged music downloads. How can America be so miserable when it’s so rich?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 26, 2026) The legal decision that could change social media. A second fatal rattlesnake bite on Southern California hiking trail. Army raises enlistment age limit to 42 and eases marijuana rules. Colleges are turning to in-person tests and oral exams to combat AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 26, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Israel says Iranian Naval Commander is killed in airstrike. Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, as attacks persist across Mideast. Landmark verdict fonds Instagram, YouTube were designed to addict kids. Travelers are facing the longest TSA wait times in history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 25, 2026) Rep. Mary Miller introduces legislation to end dangerous, unethical practices by abortion pill providers. Pentagon adopts new limits for journalists. 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 World TB day, dangers of taking medication on an empty stomach, and what sugary drinks do to teenagers' mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 25, 2026) US sends Iran a ceasefire plan, but Tehran dismisses talks. If Los Angeles hotels, stadiums host ICE, union says employees can skip work. What is the magic number when it comes to close friends? TV news in crisis: Layoffs, consolidation and shrinking ratings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 25, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran. US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East. Los Angeles to install over 100 speed cameras this year. Four-story buildings allowed in some single-family zones under Los Angeles’ plan to delay SB 79. Homeless people found living in L.A. sewer, storm drains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 24, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich speaks on the FCC banning new foreign-made Wi-Fi routers, Google Maps’ mew Gemini-powered feature, and Apple announcing WWDC in June. Pentagon adopts new limits for journalists after court loss. What is the magic number when it comes to close friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 24, 2026) President Trump rejected an off-ramp to the DHS shutdown. USC cancels gubernatorial debate amid mounting criticism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 24, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Oil prices continue to rise. USC cancels gubernatorial debate amid mounting criticism. Supreme Court hears high-stakes mail-in ballot case months before Election Day. Pentagon adopts new limits for journalists after court loss. Markwayne Mullin confirmed as the next Secretary of Homeland Security.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Jet crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York, killing the pilot and copilot. Trump says he's negotiating with Iran, Iran says, "What negotiations???"  ICE to help TSA at airports amid partial government shutdown. 700 cats and dogs rescued from Lake Hughes property... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7a - 2 pilots killed in collision between jet and fire truck at LaGuardia 7:20 - More than a million ballots seized by top GOP candidate in CA gov race. 7:35 - Mosquitos aren't getting controlled very well...  7:50 - CA hospitals laying off thousands amid funding cuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8a - Unprecedented SoCal heatwave in March has experts worried about what's next... 8:20 - Blood plasma centers are moving into more middle-class neighborhoods. 8:40 - China wants to dominate the future of food, and they may succeed... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pentagon seeking $200 Billion to fund the war against Iran... Cesar Chavez Day is now getting renamed to Farmworkers Day, due to accusations of sexual assault against him. Police find body of missing Alabama student in Spain. National debt surges past $39 trillion weeks after the start of the war against Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest from the US/Israel war against Iran... California's extreme heat response is falling short... What do American's consider immoral?? What's going on with the IRS??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resident food expert Neil Saavedra talks frozen pizzas, and deep fryers vs Air fryers... Chuck Norris never had an air fryer, because revenge is a dish best served cold... Also, Ask Handel Anything! Someone asked why Handel is such a dick... I'm guessing he hears that one pretty frequently... At least 2x/day...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 19, 2026) L.A. school unions announce April 14th strike date at rally. Would you let someone take your pet to Tijuana for a cheaper vet bill? California used faulty DUI tests for nearly 10 years, State Justice Department saysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 19, 2026) As she and Cesar Chavez made history, Dolores Huerta carried a horrifying secret. Calls grow to remove Cesar Chavez’s name from buildings, parks, roads. Airlines don’t value their economy travelers as the continue to chip away at the perks. How Trump-Rx drug prices compare to those in other countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 19, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Calls grow to remove Cesar Chavez’s name from buildings, parks, roads. Pentagon seeks over $200BIL in Iran War supplemental budget request. President Trump threatens Iran’s South Pars gas field if strikes on Qatar continue.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 18, 2026) Are Boomers the real iPad babies? What 100MIL volts does to the body and mind. 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 more pregnant women are planning births outside of hospitals, National Residency Match Day, and Magnesium for sleep.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 18, 2026) ‘Profoundly shocking’ allegations against Cesar Chavez spark soul-searching in movement. Americans support SAVE Act’s photo ID requirements, but democrats reject it. US postal service will run out of money within a year. The 250yr old agency could come to an end. Gen Z is outsourcing hard conversations to A.I.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 18, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Top Iranian official eliminated in precision strike. Top Gabbard aid Joe Kent resigns in opposition to war. ‘Profoundly shocking’ allegations against Cesar Chavez spark soul-searching in movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 17, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about the new Apple Airpods Max 2, Proton's "Born Private" initiative, and UVEYE AI car scanning. ‘Happy (and safe) shooting!’ AI chatbots helped teen users plan violence in hundreds of tests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 17, 2026) Suspending gas tax, reducing refinery regulations pushed by two democrats running for CA governor. America now has more spas and gyms than stores selling actual stuff. Airbnb warns LA of ‘doomsday’ ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup. Home-building robots could help fix the housing crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 17, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Israel says it’s killed Iran’s security chief Larijani and Basij commander. Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries. United Arab Emirates briefly closes then reopens airspace. Cuba suffer an island-wide blackout again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 16, 2026) More airport disruptions are expected as TSA agents quit. Will the price of plane tickets go up due to the war in Iran? The fantasy of a comfy retirement has always been a mirage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 16, 2026) President Trump invokes emergency powers for California pipeline. President Trump demands Strait of Hormuz backup. FCC chief threatens broadcasters over Iran war coverage. Why people in Los Angeles are strapping cameras on their bodies to do chores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 16, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump demands ‘about 7’ countries join coalition to police Iran’s Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices climb as war in Iran enters third week. U.S. intelligence shows Iran’s late supreme leader was wary of his son taking power. FCC chair threatens broadcasters over Iran war coverage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 13, 2026) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about whether the time you eat matters, Costco’s caramel churro sundaes, and frozen breakfast pizzas. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 13, 2026) The man in charge of California’s Department of Motor Vehicles finally had to face tough questions Tuesday about what his agency is doing to address an increase in road deaths in recent years. Exhausted, nature-deprived viewers flock to 'slow tv' animal cams. Super-rich travelers are using private jets to escape Middle East conflict, pushing charter prices sky-high. FBI joins search for retired Air Force Major General missing for nearly two weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 13, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. 4 killed in crash of U.S. refueling plane in Iraq, military says. What we know about the car ramming attack on a Michigan synagogue. President Trump removes sanctions on Russia to help oil flow amid Iran conflict. Old Dominion University shooting being investigated as terrorism; gunman was previously convicted for ISIS support.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 12, 2026) World leaders will release 400MIL barrels of oil to stabilize prices. Supreme Court Justices Jackson and Kavanaugh clash over handling of Trump cases. California house hunters can afford only 12% of homes up for sale. NASA's asteroid smashing DART mission sped up space rock's orbit around the Sun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 12, 2026) California officials see no imminent threat of drone attacks by Iran. US likely struck Iranian school by mistake, senate demands answers. Extreme heat is making life increasingly unlivable. Father claims Google’s AI product fueled son’s delusional spiral.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 12, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. FBI warns of possible drone style attacks targeting California and the west coast by Iranian proxies. Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices. Most L.A. voters undecided about mayor’s race, with support for Bass at 20%, poll finds.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 11, 2026) Survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon. The top health benefits of pets. 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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 11, 2026) President Trump pushes GOP on voting bill, demanding an end to most mail in balloting. Supreme Court Justices Jackson and Kavanaugh clash over handling of President Trump cases. 1 in 3 Gen Z men believe their wife should ‘obey their husband’ study finds. Water is even more vital than oil and gas in the Middle East and at risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 11, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US says it destroyed 16 Iranian minelayers. Pentagon says 140 US service members wounded since Iran war started. Georgia, Mississippi elections: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s replacement and other key takeaways. LAX board approves rate hike for companies like Uber, Lyft and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 10, 2026) KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Bill for ‘Tech Tuesday!’ Rich talks about Apple's Macbook Neo going on sale, iPhone 17e launching, and whether you should switch to wireless home internet. Live Nation, Ticketmaster’s owner, settles antitrust case with Justice Department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 10, 2026) What Iran might do when it has nothing to lose. Homeless mortality is down in L.A. County for the first time in a decade. Hailing rides to and from LAX could ger more expensive under new proposal. As President Trump out-Putins Putin, Russia’s global influence erodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 10, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon.’ Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian’s women’s soccer team. Authorities say NYC explosives suspects claimed Islamic State sympathies. President Trump says he won’t sing other bills until SAVE voted ID bill passes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 09, 2026) High schools are losing the struggle to block marijuana… even during class. The top health benefits of pets: enhancing your life and well-being. The sea is higher than we thought and millions more at risk. NASA’s asteroid-smashing dart mission sped up space rock’s orbit around the sun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 09, 2026) With Iran, California military families fear another ‘forever war,’ Oil prices spike to over $110 a barrel. Why you should be watching the Paralympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 09, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s slain supreme leader, is a mysterious figure. U.S. tomahawk hit naval base beside Iranian school. Oil prices spike over $110 barrel highest since pandemic. Energy Secretary says tankers could start moving soon. Soldier becomes 7th US service member killed during Operation Epic Fury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 06, 2026) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about El Coyote Mexican restaurant in LA turning 95, cauliflower pizza crust is out, Jimmy John’s sandwiches going Greek, and the trending burger challenge between fast food chain CEOs. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 06, 2026) President Trump removes DHS Secretary Kristi Noem after controversial tenure. Unclaimed Baggage releases annual 'Found Report,' offering a rare glimpse inside America's luggage.  The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds. Anti-vaccine sentiment is spilling over into veterinary care as pet vaccine skepticism grows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 06, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Everything qw know on the 7th day of the US-Iran war. President Trump removes DHS Secretary Kristi Noem after controversial tenure. President Trump tells Reuters US must have a role in choosing Iran’s next leader. FBI announces massive gang takedown in Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 05, 2026) Why Iranians cried over Khamenei. $22.50 LA hotel minimum wage led to 6% job loss. Spotify burial urn plays your music for all eternity. Crazy things people are buried with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 05, 2026) President Trump calls on Kurds to aid U.S. effort in Iran, offers American support. Record number of workers are raiding their 401k savings. Why the California wine industry is being crushed. The disappearing American mortgage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.