The Bill Handel Show

Neil Saavedra continues his run filling in for Bill Handel, covering today's top stories. Trump says he won't let Iran attack Southern California. Jeanie Buss' siblings file an opposition of her attempt to block the sale of the Lakers. The Flight Attendant's Union flag concerns with the proposed arch in Washington D.C. regarding restricted airspace. The University of Arizona suspends Greek life activities as more reports of misconduct surface. 

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Neil Saavedra continues to sit in for Bill and talks to friend of the show Dr. Jim Keany about recent plague outbreaks in Russia and what that could mean for the world. Then, Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass calls in to talk about recent claims from opponent Nithya Raman calling the mayor a "Fascist liar." 

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Neil Saavedra sits in for Bill to talk about the "Super EL Niño" hitting the west coast. Studies show  more young people are leaving LA. It's getting more difficult to maintain your gas as prices on water continue to rise. Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery have officially merged into Skydance. Today we say so long to our longtime technical producer Steven Kono as he moves on to his next adventure. 

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Neil Saavedra continues to fill in for Bill Handel! Today's top stories: El Niño continues to move down the California coast. Arcadia parents with 21 children have been charged with child abuse conspiracy. North Korea criticizes US support for Taiwan. Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks as Palestinians live in devastated Gaza.

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(October 06, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill while he is in Africa on a safari vacation. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about AMAZON PRIME DAY DEALS, holiday travel, and the battle of the AI agents. Millennials are getting honest about things they grew up with that they are glad younger generations are rejecting. A prediction market about the past? Why not.

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(October 06, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill while he is in Africa on a safari vacation. President Trump draws backlash after joking Iran could 'take out' LA or San Diego in a speech he made in Nebraska. Jim Bakker, disgraced televangelist dies at 86. California officially legalizes balcony solar, opening the market to the new technology. As of Oct 1, there are new rules for buying a car in California.

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(October 06, 2026)

Amy King joins Neil Saavedra for Handel on the News while Bill is in Africa on a safari vacation. President Trump draws backlash after joking Iran could 'take out' LA or San Diego in a speech he made in Nebraska. Students vandalize Cornell building over handling of gang-rape allegations. Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan to die by US Army firing squad.

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(October 05, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill while he is in Africa on a safari vacation. L.A. now has more driverless cars, involved in crashes. A look at the data. Should California hotels be sued for using fragrances in their lobbies? The tourism industry is slowly waking up to solo travelers needs. Can Mr. Beast and James Patterson persuade young people to read.

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(October 05, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill while he is in Africa on a safari vacation. The mighty American consumer is crashing through inflation and driving growth. How everything became gambling. Provocative, sexually suggestive ad by Hilton campaign condemned by political allies on the right. Why Americans stopped throwing dinner parties

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(October 05, 2026)

Amy King joins Neil Saavedra for Handel on the News while Bill is in Africa on a safari vacation. US military removes bombers from U.K air base following security incident. Multiple security failures allowed FlyDubai pilot into cockpit. Doctors, insurers sue Newsom over health insurance premium increases.

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