Bill Handel talks about how COVID misinformation is swirling again as vaccine non-believers point the finger of blame in the Damar Hamlin on-field collapse. Drone advances in Ukraine could ultimately bring the dawn of killer robots as artificial intelligence advancements remove the man from the field of battle. And Kevin McCarthy is facing an open GOP revolt as the House fails to elect a replacement for Nancy Pelosi.

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BIll Handel examines how the UC strike has energized an unprecedented national surge of unionization among academic workers. Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the ER at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins the show to break down Buffalo Bills' Safety Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest suffered during last night's Monday Night Football Game against the Cincinatti Bengals. And Kevin McCarthy is making last-ditch efforts to accumulate votes as his push to become the next House Speaker makes its final stand.

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Wayne Resnick sits in the host's chair and highlights some new laws going into effect this year, most of which you'll want to be aprised of. Wayne also highlights the top 10 acts of kindness from last year. And there's a new weight loss drug that is anticipated to be the best-selling drug of all time - but will it be affordable?

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ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joins the show to talk about how Southwest Airlines aims to rebound today after several days of chaos, disappointment and frustration. Legendary soccer star and Brazilian hero Pelé has passed away at the age of 82 - we remember him. And former President Donald Trump's tax returns have finally been released.

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ABC's Ines De La Cuetara joins the show to talk about China dealing with another surge of COVID, and how it's impacting the travel industry and other nations. Los Angeles will require all new buildings to rely solely on electricity, but is it ready for that? And California isn't fiscally prepared for the end of Title 42.

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Bill Handel speaks with ABC's Jim Ryan on the continued challenges travelers who booked with Southwest Airlines are facing, as the popular airline goes under the microscope. There are new laws coming in 2023, and Handel examines a few to get you prepared for the New Year. And the Supreme Court has voted to keep the Trump-era Title 42 immigration and border policy in place. What does that mean for those at the border?

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BIll Handel speaks with ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan on how drones are causing problems for prison wardens, as they're a new way for prisoners to smuggle in contraband. Mass Southwest Airlines cancellations have stranded travelers, causing chaos across SoCal airports and ruining holiday plans. And GOP Republican-elect George Santos has admitted to lying on his resume about his work and education background; what hasn't he lied about?

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Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel one last time this year. ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson joins the show for The Entertainment Report. The Senate has passed a $1.7T spending bill, which will now head to the House for a vote as the scramble to avoid a government shutdown comes down to the wire. And Cyber Security Expert E.J. Hilbert joins the show to give some advice and warning to those using the same password for all of their online accounts.

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Bill Handel is out on vacation so Wayne Resnick fills in. There's a bill aimed at preventing former President Donald Trump from stealing the next election - Wayne explains. There's a new law in California that requires employers to post the income a job opening offers. And ABC's Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett joins the show to highlight a growing internet problem: 'Sextortion'. There's an increase in children being coerced online to send explicit images, and then their families are being extorted for money.

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Wayne Resnick sits in the host's chair while Bill Handel is out on vacation. ABC's Justin Finch joins the program to talk about how Congress is scrambling (again) to avoid a government shutdown, with the deadline being this Friday. The $24B projected budget deficit for California may test its resolve to grow a safety net amid concerns surrounding a recession in the near future. And adults are buying toys for themselves, and the industry is absolutely loving it!

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