Amy joins Bill for the news. Gov. Newsom signs legislation calling for a special election on redrawning congressional maps. Erik Menendez denied parole. Marijuana farm busted for toxic chemicals in Sequoia National Park. Immigration to US declines for 1st time in 50 years.

7:05 - California voters support Newsom's redistricting plan, polls show.

7:20 - Cracker Barrel's new logo draws ridicule for being "woke..." 

7:35 - Vacationing in Death Valley... ok, but why??

7:50 - Trump admin to vet 55 million foreigners with US Visas.

8:00 - Southwest Airlines updates it's plus-sized passenger policy. 

8:15 - The exclusive dating app, Raya, has a 2.5 million long wait list for their services. 

8:30 - Ask Handel Anything

8:50 - Ask Handel Anything.

Amy and Neil join Bill to talk about the latest news stories. The Texas House passes Trump's gerrymandered election map. Obama supports California's redistricting efforts in response to Texas' gerrymandering. Israel has begun the first stages of clearing Palestinians out of Gaza. California resident catches the plague in Tahoe. Health and Human Services begs RFK Jr. to stop spreading inaccurate health info.

7:05 - Former LA Fire Chief accuses Mayor Bass of Defamation

7:20 - LA touts using unarmed civilians over cops for some emergencies.

7:35 - Most LA city employee layoffs averted by beal with unions.

7:50 - Is there such a thing as a "good life?" Yes, according to science.

8:05 - Joel Larsgaard talks money

8:20 - More with Joel Larsgaard

8:35 - Newly banned TSA items

8:50 - There's no such thing as a "Coolcation."

(August 20, 2025)
Guns or weed? The federal government says you can’t use both. Why is everything spicy now? 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 the effectiveness of memory supplements, a shortage of doctors, and the American Academy of Pediatrics parting ways with RFK Jr.

(August 20, 2025)
California Republicans push Democrats on transparency, timeline for redistricting. Trump says the Smithsonian focuses too much on the negative aspects of U.S history. Goodbye $165,000 tech jobs… student coders seek work at Chipotle. Come one, come all! Buy all your subscriptions here!

(August 20, 2025)
Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. California redistricting hearing on new congressional map turns heated as Republicans mount opposition campaign. Trump says the Smithsonian focuses too much on the negative aspects of U.S history. L.A. delays Palisades fire report at request of federal officials. Southern California city launches webpage to track immigration raids.

(Tuesday Aug 19,2025)
KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Samsung’s new 115-inch TV priced at $27,000, a new website that tracks your flight prices and gives you credit if the price drops, Grammarly introducing new AI agents that can grade papers, suggest citations, predict reader reaction, and help with writing, and highlights how Google is pulling ahead in AI while Apple has fallen behind. There’s no such thing as a ‘coolcation’… you’ll be sweating buckets on your arctic getaway. ‘Quiet Cracking’ is the dangerous new trend affecting millions of workers… why it’s happening and how to spot it.