Bill Handel

Bill Handel

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Californians Stressed About Finances | ‘Epidemic of Scams’ on Social Media

(Friday 05/16/25)
Despite political promises, Californians are stressed about their finances. A blood feud rocks O.C law enforcement. Meta battles an ‘epidemic of scams’ as criminals flood Instagram and Facebook. 

Handel on the News

(Friday 05/16/25)
Amy King and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Senate Republicans put House on notice: We won’t accept your bill without changes. Russia, Ukraine hold first talks since 2022. Supreme Court wrestles with limiting judges’ power in birthright citizenship case. Judge denies emergency request to stop transfer of LA Zoo elephants Billy and Tina to Tulsa Zoo.

‘How to Money’ with Joel Larsgaard | Earlier with Mo Kelly: Star Search on Netflix

(May 15, 2025)
Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about AI therapists, set-jetting not jet-setting is the new travel trend, and a standalone ESPN streaming app. The golden age of the fired chicken sandwich. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ joins the program to talk about Netflix bringing back Star Search.

Success from Scratch: Baseballism | Qatar’s Luxury Jet Gift

(May 15, 2025)
Newson calls for walking back free healthcare for eligible undocumented immigrants. California teachers don’t have access to the state’s paid family leave or state disability insurance programs. They must plan to have their babies during the summer break. ‘Success from Scratch’ is back where Bill highlights small businesses from how they started to where they are today. Today, Bill talks with Travis Chock, the founder and CEO of Baseballism. The Maga-World rift over Qatari gifting jet to United States.  

Handel on the News

(May 15, 2025)
Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Putin and Trump won’t attend peace talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy. In Birthright Citizenship case, Supreme Court examines the power of district judges. EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water. Mexican security chief confirms cartel family members entered US in a deal with Trump administration. Dicks Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker for $2.4BIL.

Prisoners Released During COVID | ‘Medical News’ with Dr. Jim Keany

(May 14, 2025)
California released 15,000 prisoners early during COVID… new data reveals what happened to many of them. It’s not just a feeling: Data shows boys and young men are falling behind. 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 good vibrations, buzzing capsule could relieve constipation, patients finding ChatBots more sympathetic than doctors, and Listeria outbreak.

$100,000 in California Means Low-Income | MLB: Pete Rose Reinstated

(May 14, 2025)
In these parts of California, making under $100,000 means ‘low income.’ ‘Original Sin’ a damning portrait of an enfeebled Biden protected by his inner circle. Pete Rose & ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson removed from MLB’s permanently ineligible list. How many adults still get money from their parents in 2025?

Handel on the News

(May 14, 2025)
Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. The Menendez Brothers resentenced to life with parole, paving the way for freedom. Newsom projects Trump tariffs will tear $16BIL from California budget. Diddy Trial: Live updates for Sean Combs sex trafficking case from NYC court. Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600BIL Saudi deal. Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless; Joe Jackson among players reinstated by MLB in historic decision.

‘Tech Tuesday’ with Rich DeMuro | Airport Detentions

(May 13,2025)
KFI & KTLA tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Apple’s new accessibility features:, Samsung’s ultra-thin phone, Ticketmaster transparency, & Google icon refresh. Airport detentions have travelers ‘freaked out.