The Bill Handel Show

(February 06, 2026)

How the 2026 Winter Olympic security is preparing for the opening ceremony. No Billie Eilish, we can’t undo centuries of land titles. ‘Penisgate’ at the Olympics. They’re bringing the Muppet Show back: How Miss Piggy went from the minor puppet to TV’s top hog.

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(February 06, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. U.S. and Rian set for talks in Oman. SoCal imposter demanded bitcoin ransom for Nancy Guthrie’s return, feds say. President Trump says he won’t extend nuclear arms treaty with Russia, unless. Rich Caruso confirms he will not be running for Los Angeles mayor.

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(February 05, 2026)

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss Americans refusing to reduce their travel budgets, Chinse EVs, and in-car ads incoming. The treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arms expired… what to know. Why a 2026 World Cup boycott is unlikely to be successful.

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(February 05, 2026)

Mayor Karen Bass directed watering down of Palisades fire after-action report, sources say. 30% of pretextual stops by Los Angeles officers net evidence of other crimes, according to LAPD. The modern-day space race is taking over central California, and not everyone is. Mexicans deported from U.S return to find hometowns controlled by narcos.

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(February 05, 2026)

Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor democrats. ‘TODAY’ co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and family make tearful plea for mother’s return. Washington Post begins laying off more than 300 journalists.

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(February 04, 2026)

 Hotels have anti-cat bias. 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 new Measles cases, new studies regarding marijuana and pain, and Savanana Guthrie's mom's pacemaker last detection.  

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(February 04, 2026)

Tax billionaires, cut rents and other takeaways from California’s first gubernatorial debate. How big is the U.S. housing shortage? Estimates range from zero to 40 million homes. Olympic ceasefire calls lay bare the scale of global conflict. From ‘Hamilton’ to Issa Rae to Philip Glass: Here’s a list of Kennedy Center cancellations.

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(February 04, 2026)

Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump signs to end government shutdown and fund DHS for two weeks. Arizona sheriff ‘aware’ of possible Nancy Guthrie ‘ransom note.’ L.A. County cuts nearly $200MIL in homeless services. Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024 and stocks tumble as AI and geopolitical nerves fray.

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(February 03, 2026)

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich Mike talks about the newly dropped ‘Moltbook’ where AI agents – bots built by humans – can and are posting and interacting with each other. The housing market is swinging toward buyers. Trade workers gain labor market edge as college grads lose ground.

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(February 03, 2026)

Mayor Bass preaches ‘unity’ in Los Angeles ahead of 2028 Olympics. President Trump says Republicans should ‘nationalize’ elections. Defending sheriff’s department cost L.A County over $100MIL. The IRS is cracking down on income earned by millions… the ‘side hustle.’

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