The Bill Handel Show

(January 06,2025)

Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Maduro pleads not guilty to US narco-terrorism charges. Pentagon cuts Sen. Mark Kelly’s military retirement for insinuating ‘illegal orders’ in video. CDC slashed vaccines recommended for kids. Fight over cutting in line at Disneyland leaves man injured.

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(January 05, 2026)

California rings in New Year with sweeping new laws. DNA tests are triggering a wave of ‘surprise heirs’ asking for a slice of inheritances.

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(January 05, 2026)

U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion and uncertainty. 'Giving up' on homeownership leads to riskier investments and less effort at work, study says. Billionaire tax proposal sparks soul-searching for Californians. GPS systems are vulnerable to jamming attacks that could devastate the economy.

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(January 05, 2026)

Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Nicolas Maduro to appear in New York courtroom. Delcy Rodriguez offers to work with US as Venezuela’s interim president. Denmark prime minister calls on Trump to ‘stop the threats’ about Greenland. US says Ukraine didn’t target Putin residence with drones, as Kremlin claims.

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Neil's in for Bill... 

Neil takes more of your calls and talk-backs about what projects you're building and creating this year...

Also, Heather Brooker joins in for ASK. US. ANYTHING!!!! 

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Neil's in for Bill, Heather's in for Amy...

The crew talks about new laws that took effect on Jan 1. Also, Neil (the foodie that he is) tells us which foods promote health and longevity. Mediterranean food fans, rejoice!!!

Also, Neil wanted to hear from normal people about the things they are creating. Y'all are some creative people, and Neil wants you to carry the show.

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Neil on the News!!!

Neil and Heather Brooker cover the big stories of the day.

The Rose parade was rainy for the first time in decades. The rain caused havoc on SoCal freeways...

Trump, high on aspirin, saber-rattles Iran, threatening attacks if they kill protestors... 

Mamdani gets sworn in as Mayor of New York City, promising "affordability and abundance."

325k Californians need a new Real ID because of software issues...

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2026 Rose Parade Live Updates. 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 Neil about what we can look forward to in medicine in 2026.

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(January 01, 2026)

We could use a return to gallantry. 26 predictions for 2026. CEOs say they’re unplugging by canceling meetings and playing with Legos over the holidays. Viral ‘6-7’ tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases.

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(January 01, 2026)

Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra for Handel on the News while Bill is out. Los Angeles rain: New Year storm brings risk of major flooding. Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, police say. President Trump says he will be removing the National Guard from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland. LAFD leaders tried to cover up Palisades fire mistakes.  

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