The Bill Handel Show

SAG-AFTRA crew members are struggling through Hollywood's summer of strikes as the SoCal heatwave ramps up. The U.S. climate law is putting more prerssure on clean-energy technology. A hospital building spree could turn Irvine into the nation's next big health brand. And mysteries in the E.R. have people asking Dr. Chatbot for a diagnosis - is this the next big step for artificial intelligence?

Wayne Resnick and Jason Middleton accompany Bill for Handel on the News. The IRS is ending unnaounced visits to taxpayers to protect its workers, as their safety has come to the forefront and the company attempts to combat scammers. Five of the largest pharma firms in the US netted earnings over $81.9 billion last year. And a study has found that California is the most sleep-deprived state.

Dr. Bart Kosco, a longtime friend of Bill's, is an Artificial Intelligence expert and joins the show to talk about where A.I. is headed, and examines what its limititations might be. Then, Wayne Resnick comes aboard for an all-new edition of 'Do They Have A Case?'

Some of California's "cheapest" cities have seen the biggest hikes in rent costs. Barbie has swept Latin America, and Handel doesn't understand why. America is becoming a nation of early birds (welcome aboard those of you who aren't familiar with waking up before the sun). And a look into how a Mexican Lager quietly became America's best-selling beer.

Wayne Resnick and Jason Middleton accompany Bill for Handel on the News. Elon Musk's Twiiter has officially been rebranded, with the iconic blue bird logo switching to an 'X'. The Summer box office went nuclear, as 'Barbenheimer' didn't dissappoint. And the Temecula School Board has OK'd a curriculum at the heart of a fued with Governor Gavin Newsom.

Steve Gregory joins the show to talk about the newly-released Police bodycam footage from the situation in Lancaster where an officer was seen throwing a Black woman to the ground in a violent arrest. Then, Steve previews an all-new episode of 'Unsolved', airing tomorrow night right here on KFI. Neil Saavedra, the Fork Reporter, returns for 'Foodie Friday'! As the weather heats up, people become more interested in cold foods. Also, since Barbie comes out today in theaters, Neil and Handel talk about all of the 'Barbiefied' foods out there.

California's electric rates are among the highest in the country. Three big power companies have proposed charging fixed rates based on income - Handel has 5 things you need to know. Generation Z is freezing their eggs, but why? A third teen worker has been killed in an industrial accident as states try to loosen Child Labor Laws. And The House has overwhelmingly passed a bill to improve air travel.

Wayne Resnick and Jason Middleton accompany Bill for Handel on the News. Legendary singer Tony Bennett has passed away at the age of 96. Hotel workers have kicked off their third wave of strikes in Hollywood and Pasadena. The U.S. does not know the current location or 'condition' of the soldier who fled into North Korea. And the Temecula Valley Unified School District is in legal trouble, as a Special Board Meeting has been announced to address the two-times-rejected curriculum for grades 1-5 over concerns of "sexualized topics."

Temecula school board again rejects social studies curriculum which sets up a battle with Gov. Newsome. Oppenheimer: The true story of the first atomic bomb. How the culture wars came for Disney Adults.

The scandal of CEO pay goes way beyond Hollywood. Gun control laws at risk as Supreme Court expands 2nd Amendment. The recession was supposed to have happened by now…. Economists are wary of declaring victory prematurely.