The Bill Handel Show

(May 15, 2026)

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Taco Bell releasing a new Mexican pizza flavor, the Force Meat Sandwich, and whether Flowers are the next plant protein? The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’

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(May 15, 2026)

5 key moments during the California governors’ likely last debate. The gerrymandering wars are here to stay. Honda posts first-ever annual loss after pullback from EVs. 7 in 10 Americans oppose data centers being built in their communities.

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(May 15, 2026)

Leading contenders for CA governor meet for final debate before votes are counted. Steyer campaign staffer linked to video of rival Katie Porter berating staff. President Trump announces Bowing jet order from China… Beijing stays silent. Dana Williamson, Gov. Newsom’s former chief of staff, pleads guilty in fraud scheme

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(May 14, 2026)

Teens helped bring malls back to life… now they’re getting banned. 200,00 Californians helped the grid out in tough times and get paid for it, now that’s up in the air. President Trump waives visa bond rule for 2026 World Cup visitors.

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(May 14, 2026)

Latest from President Trump’s visit to China. Vice President Vance say $1.3BIL in Medicaid payments to California will be deferred over fraud concerns. 2028 Olympics: Los Angeles moves to postpone wages increase for hotel and airport workers. ‘A’ graded are suddenly everywhere since the arrival of ChatGPT.

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(May 14, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. China Xi warns President Trump about ‘conflict’ if Taiwan isn’t ‘handled properly.’ 2028 Olympics: L.A. moves to postpone wage increase for hotel, airport workers. VP Vance says ‘we have a lot of work to do’ after President Trump’s remark about Americans’ finances. Russia fires about 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace.

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(May 13, 2026)

The unhappy hosts of the World Cup. Teens helped bring malls back to life… now they’re getting banned. 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 updates us on the Hantavirus passengers, the common sweetener that could raise your risk of stroke, and an inexpensive blood pressure drug that helps fight MRSA.

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(May 13, 2026)

For the first time in three years, American’s wages are no longer outpacing inflation. Fired former acting FBI Chief says Patel tied job security to purging agents linked to President Trump probes. As attacks on Europe’s Jewish communities escalate, Iran may be recruiting operatives online. Cal State may soon offer a 3-year bachelor’s degree.

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(May 13, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US inflation rose to 3.8% in April. President Trump says he’s not thinking about Americans’ finances in Iran talks. Kash Patel denies excessive drinking allegations as ‘total farce’ in Senate hearing. Psychologist, doctor, corporate execs arrested in California child sex abuse sting.

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(May 12, 2026)

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Apple and Android making texting more secure, Google’s new FitBit Air, and Amazon expanding 30-minute delivery across the U.S. Consumers lean on a ‘hamster wheel’ of credit to manage rising costs. Tourist wins payout after missing out on sun loungers during vacation.

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