First, Trump Tower, then, Trump Golf Clubs, Trump Casinos and Resorts, even a Trump University. Suppose we might get a Trump branded penitentiary? Maybe NY would be willing to sell naming rights to Rikers Island? We are now in the upside down. One of the most conservative private colleges in the country just cut ties with an uber conservative private school in Florida after the middle school tried to use culture wars to ban culture. A former LA City Council member is convicted on bribery, conspiracy and fraud charges. But, his supporters come out to tell you what a fine, fine person he is. I have trouble believing that. Even Capone was loved by the community. That didn’t stop him from being a horrible person. April Fool’s Day is like watching Thor pretend to be Loki... it’s a hacky attempt at mischief by people who are better at other things. Leave messing with people to us pros. Also, for those falling for lame lies... stop it. It's all on KFIAM-640.

From scams on your TV to IRS scams, the ne’er-do-wells have your number... or IP address. And, one rich dude may not be able to avoid scrutiny by the IRS after renting his place out to a superstar for an ungodly $71,000+/night. Celebs in court. The tabloids can’t ask for anything better. Everybody seems to be trying to squeeze a little more money from people. And, for some reason, we feel like we have to pay up. But, here’s the thing... we don’t. It's all on KFIAM-640.

End of the Quarter news // The chances of a recession broken down // A regional banks update // Vacancy rates across the country // Interview w/ Ashlee Vance on his biography of Elon Musk and how Silicon Valley Bank’s failure really matters // How AI can help us find better ways to manage home budgets.

Part 2 of banking sector news // Ashlee Vance Interview pt 2 // Using online and tech to brace for recession // the state of play with AI // April Fools Day // End of Quarter news // Local economic impact of baseball beginning // E3 was canceled in LA.

I have come to believe that one of the goals of a healthy human life—if not the chief goal—is to become one’s own true friend. It sounds strange but I cannot think of anything more beneficial for you and I and those whom our lives touch than for us to learn to like ourselves and learn to enjoy our own company.Human beings have a difficult road to navigate because we actually need not one but two sources of value to feel complete. We need to value ourselves and be valued by others. It’s that second one that always distracts us from working on the first. No matter how much we wish it wasn’t true, some of our value needs to come from outside us. We are social creatures. It’s part of being a mammal. We don’t hatch fully capable of caring for ourselves. We are born utterly helpless and incapable, and if someone else doesn’t choose to value us enough to care for us, we will die. That is the truth, and that truth stays with us. There is always a voice in each of us whispering, “If no one loves me, I will die.”The problem then comes when we spend too much of our time seeking or even dreaming of the love of others. Our fixation with celebrities is just one example. Why are famous people important to us? Is it not our own dreams of what it must be like to be so recognized, so seen, so acknowledged and loved? What must it be like to have fans? Why has social media become so important? Is it not something to do with getting clicks and likes and followers? The idea that you too can be an influencer! There’s an entire generation among us now who think it’s more important to post about a moment than to simply live the moment. If a tree falls in the woods and no one posted it, did it happen?The answer is simple. Yes, it did. But if you only witnessed it through the lens on your phone then you missed it. Take it from someone who is kinda sorta in the media business. Someone who regularly gets told that I don’t post enough and it’s holding back my brand. Put the phone down. Stop worrying about how important your moments are to others and start learning how to make them important to you. Because self worth is still the foundational worth. If your value doesn’t begin with you then everything and anything else that gets poured into you falls right out the bottom like pouring light into a black hole. Yes, there are other people required for a full sense of value, but your own self worth still has to be the majority shareholder in the company. You have to retain a controlling interest in you.So, just a reminder and an encouragement. As important as being loved by others will always be, self-worth is still the foundational worth. It is still the most overlooked form of love and yet it is still the foundation of your meaning, your ability to truly love others, and may even be the foundation for why others love you. One thing is certain, learning to love yourself is the foundation for building yourself a beautiful life.

What's is season? Artichokes sure are! Neil has some amazing tips on how to make and eat a great tasting artichoke.

Every Friday, we bring you some stories that have slipped thought the cracks during the week. These are our #NineNewsNuggetsYouNeedToKnow.

Neil Saavedra is back on The Bill Handel Show for 'Foodie Friday'! iHop is bringing back a popular food item and its largest menu overhaul to date, baseball is back and there's a ton of new food options at stadiums, Cup Noodles has a new, strange product, and Pop Tarts have announced a new flavor with a sweater to match!

Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call as Jason Middleton sits in for Jennifer Jones Lee. This week, it's all about decks! Outdoor decks, proper zoning, appropriate sizing and the best way to furnish them.