The Bill Handel Show

(January 13,2026)

President Trump says ‘help is on its way’ as he urges Iranians to ‘keep protesting’ and to ‘take over’ their institutions. A new high of 45% in the U.S. identify as political independents. . Yes, it will cost you $1,500 to eat at Noma L.A. – Chef Rene Redzepi explains why.

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(January 13,2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court takes up ‘monumental’ case about transgender athletes. Senator sues Pete Hegseth after censure over video insinuating ‘unlawful orders’ have been made. Apple asks Google to help bring more AI features to the iPhone.

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(January 12,2025)

Survey asked 1,000 Americans about their New Year resolutions. Gen Z’s lack of talking is harming their cognitive health. RFK Jr. & HHS recommended new dietary guidelines may create chaos with alcohol policy change-up. U.S. citizens are joining the military to protect undocumented parents.

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(January 12,2025)

The Trump administration launches probe of fed chairman Jerome Powell. OpenAI joins kids’ safety group for California chatbot ballot initiative. Hegseth’s fight against Kelly moves into untested legal waters. The rise and fall of the Sprinkles empire that made cupcakes cool.

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(January 12,2025)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump administration launches probe of fed chairman Jerome Powell. President Trump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal’ or face the consequences. U-Haul drives into crowd during anti-Iranian regime rally in Westwood, LAPD says. Doomsday plane landed at LAX Thursday.

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(January 09, 2025)

Newsom uses ‘stats’ to counter President Trump’s claims about California crime. California insurers must cover IVF treatments under new law. Medical expenses are most common for crowdfunding donors, poll finds. Gifted dogs learn new words by eavesdropping, does yours?

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(January 09, 2025)

House passes bill to extend healthcare subsidies. Minnesota officials and Trump administration battle over investigation into Minneapolis ICE shooting. December jobs report, data set to cap off worst year of hiring in decades. California sues Trump admin…again… this time over $10BIL freeze in childcare funds.

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(January 09, 2025)

Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. House passes bill extending ACA subsidies, bucking GOP leaders. Jonathan Ross identified as deferral agent who shot Minnesota woman. California completely drought-free for 1st time in 25 years after winter storms. Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over ‘takeover.’

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In this episode, Bill touches on the US forces boarding and seizing a Russian-flagged oil tanker, part of a shadow fleet selling oil under the table. The conversation also delves into the tragic shooting of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis during an ICE protest, and the differing views on the incident. Additionally, Bill explores the topic of rent control in LA with Joel Larson from 'How-To-Money', discussing its potential effects on housing affordability and the long-term consequences of such policies.

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Bill Handel discusses the big story of the shooting in Minneapolis, where a woman was shot by an ICE agent during a demonstration. He touches on the controversy surrounding the incident, including the differing accounts of what happened and the potential motivations behind the shooting. Bill also talks about the President's recent decision to withdraw the US from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the Paris Climate Agreement. Additionally, he previews Governor Gavin Newsom's State of the State address.

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