The Bill Handel Show

(October 14, 2025) ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks IBM’s quantum computer. He won the $2BIL Powerball… now he’s buying up lots burned in the L.A. fires. Electric shelf labels let stores update prices instantly … could your grocery bill rise?

(October 14, 2025) California mail ballot prompts conspiracy theory that election is rigged. Multiple news outlets say they won’t sign new Pentagon rules on access. GoFundMe CEO says the economy is so bad that more of his customers are crowdfunding just to pay for their groceries. Lockdowns and a mysterious meeting: A quiet prison adapts to life with Ghislaine Maxwell.

(October 14, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Flash flood watches issued for most of Southern California as storm approaches. Trump signs first phase of deal in Egypt. Trump Gaza peace deal for Israel, Hamas, praised by Biden, Clinton. Multiple news outlets say they won’t sign new Pentagon rules on access.

(October 13,2025) Prop 50: What does it all mean? Judge shuts down California tribes’ latest bid to crush their casino rivals. More employees at law firms, banks, and tech companies unionize.

(October 13,2025) Hamas frees hostages and Israel releases prisoners; Trump visits the region. What now? Why did it take 736 days? The pain of the government shutdown is about to hit the public. Lockdowns and mysterious meetings: a quiet Texas prison adapts to life with Ghislaine Maxwell.

(October 13,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Hamas frees hostages and Israel releases prisoners; Trump visits the region. How the shutdown has become a political stress test as tempers flare, and the stakes rise. China accuses the US of ‘double standards’ over tariff threat. Circuit court walks back judge’s block on Trump’s National Guard call-up in Chicago.

(October 10, 2025) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Wienerschnitzel corndogs coming to your local grocer, new Costco food court item plus the (sorta) return of another item, and Trader Joe’s Fall finds. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’

(October 10, 2025) Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes effect in Gaza, Israeli military says. No Nobel Peace Prize for President Trump… most controversial winners in the past. That’s no schnitzel! You can’t use real meat terms for vegan foods. Bosses are cutting costs, just not the private jet.

(October 10, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Israeli Cabinet approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages. Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan dissident Maria Machado: ‘Democracy is in retreat.’ Dodgers walk-off Phillies in extra inning thriller, advance to NLCS.

(October 09, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss consumers adopting BNPL into their lives, the rise in ‘accidental landlords,’ and chatbots tapping into a goldmine of your personal information. Don’t shoot the bride and groom: Crazy wedding traditions from around the world. Wild horses are trampling Mono Lake landscape; the feds plan a round up.

(October 09, 2025) Trump says Israel and Hamas accept Gaza Peace Plan to begin ending war. L.A. County considers emergency declaration to fight against ICE raids. Think that empty airplane seat is fair game? Think again. Something weird is happening with Halloween chocolate.

(October 09, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Uber driver accused of intentionally starting fire that destroyed Pacific Palisades. Trump says Israel, Hamas accept Gaza peace deal to begin ending war. Federal appeals court ruling keeps Oregon National Guard federalized ahead of oral arguments. Katie Porter, famous for gilling opponents, is criticized for demanding reporter be more ‘pleasant.’ Disneyland guest dies after riding Haunted Mansion.

(October 08, 2025) The 2025 Ig Nobel prizes honor garlicky babies, drunk bats, and more. Wild horses are trampling Mono Lake landscape… the feds are planning a roundup. 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 1 in 10 Americans taking an antidepressant, flesh eating parasite warning, common cause of liver disease, and ‘Monkeypox.’

(October 08, 2025) San Andreas and Cascadia faults could produce back-to-back earthquake disasters. For older Americans, the cost of poverty is 9 years of life, study finds. Vaccine Court: Inside the high-stakes battle over vaccine injury compensation. Think that empty airplane seat is fair game? Think again.

(October 08, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump suggests some federal workers won’t get paid after shutdown. Attorney General Pam Bondi clashes with Senate democrats in hearing. US air traffic control staffing hit for second day, delaying flights. US latino population hits 68 million milestone.

(October 07,2025) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich covers ChatGPT now has apps built in, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, California’s new streaming ad law, Waze’s conversational reporting, Ring’s “Search Party.” How many relationships can your brain handle? Scientists have the answer. Wild horses are trampling Mono Lake. The feds want to round them up.

(October 07,2025) Burbank airport air traffic control tower unmanned amid federal shutdown. What is it that democrats want? COVID era-extensions. Trump open to invoking the Insurrection Act… what is it? Parking will soon cost more in the city of Los Angeles.

(October 07,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Government shutdown hits air travel, closing Burbank control tower and causing delays across the country. Trump says he would invoke the Insurrection Act ‘if it was necessary.’ Jeffries challenges Johnson to prime-time debate about shutdown. Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.

(October 06,2025) HOA attorney Michael Kushner opens the 8am hour talking about Assembly Bill 130 passing and limiting most HOA fines to $100 per violation and banning late fees or interest on these fines. Trump finally announces the details of UFC fight at the White House. Married couples are ditching their shared bank accounts.

(October 06,2025) Judge blocks Trump admin. from deploying California National Guard to Oregon. A new term begins today for the Supreme Court. The Nobel Prize 2025 officially kicks off today… the curious and sometimes controversial history of the Nobel Peace Prize. California nursing shortage crisis lacks space in schools.