Handel 45-Minute Morning Show

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. ABC's Entertainment Reporter Jason Nathanson joins the show to reflect on last night's 95th Academy Awards. Surge pricing is starting to become a thing - how it might affect you and your wallet. And a look at the banking crisis, as Wayne evaluates the impact of the recent collapse and how Wall Street is bracing for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With another storm heading for Southern California, mountain communities are bracing for more issues. KFI's reporter Corbin Carson joins the show to highlight a lawsuit in Huntington Beach regarding affordable housing for its homeless. And there was a crazy high-speed pursuit last night - KFI's Steve Gregory has all of the information and also previews an all-new episode of 'Unsolved', airing tomorrow night at 7PM PST right here on KFI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI News Reporter Steve Gregory joins the show to share all of the information that has come out thus far regarding 3 LAPD officers having been shot last night; the suspect is dead. America's aid to Ukraine has revealed some cracks in its manufacturing might. And Mo Kelly comes on for Musings with Mo Kelly! He and Bill talk about the Oscars, WWE's crazy agenda and Chris Rock's Netflix Special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are plenty of Russian soldiers seeking ways to surrender, and Ukraine is giving them an easy-out with a high-tech hotline. Despite his Student Loan Debt Relief package being turned down, President Biden has still been forgiving billions in student loan debt. And KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro is back for Tech Tuesday! He and Handel talk about Amazon already closing its cashier-free stores abd how technology is making us leave gratuitous gratuities!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited Simi Valley, California over the weekend to promote his new book and didn't hesitate to put down the job Governor Newsom is doing. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer comes on to talk about his opposition to public defender grant funds. And Wayne Resnick is back for 'Do They Have A Case?'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The verdict for the Alex Murdaugh murder trial came in during the show, so we took it live. San Bernardino officials are working hard to explain what the delay is to help trapped residents from the blizzard that packed feet of snow on top of homes that simply aren't built for it. And Steve Gregory joins the show to talk about the LAPD Police Union, non-emergency calls and to preview his newest edition of 'Unsolved', airing tomorrow night at 8PM PST.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Los Angeles County has officially begun the movement to retrofit buildings and homes to be earthquake-ready. The Supreme Court arguments in President Biden's Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Plan are underway - some takeaways from yesterday's testimony and maybe hints as to which way they might be leaning. And Dean Sharp comes on for Handel & The House Whisperer, where he and Bill talk about "how to skin your house" when it comes to stucco, drywall, plaster and siding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chairman and CEO of News Corporation Rupert Murdoch admitted that while he knew hosts at FOX were 'endorsing' lies about the 2020 election, he chose not to stop them. A look into how thousands of nurses were licensed with fake degrees. And how's the rest of the world handling remote work? As Americans continue to work from home, those in Europe and Asia are heading back into the office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden's Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Plan will put his presidential power to the test when The Supreme Court determines whether or not it goes through. Malls in Orange County are now ghost towns - the area has been given approval to begin repurposing them into apartments. And the FDA has green-lit milk alternatives like soy, oat and almond to be able to refer to themselves as 'Milk'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As an arctic blast begins pelting Southern California, Handel examines the state of our drought despite all of the rain we've been getting. Poor, busy millenials are doing midlife crisis a little differently. And KFI Anchor, Host and Business Expert Jason Middleton joins the show for some Business News, where he and Bill discuss the Fed interest rates, homeowners losing tremendous value in their homes and Target's big e-commerce bet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legacy of Jimmy Carter goes well beyond his time spent being President - we reflect on the humanitarian he is as he enters hospice care. Space Expert Rod Pyle joins the show for some 'Cool Space News', where he and Handel talk about an asteroid that will narrowly miss Earth in 2029 and all of the space junk cluttering the great beyond. And school districts have begun eliminating honors classes, citing 'equity'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer joins the show to talk about compassionate release, and how a 78-year-old man convicted of triple murder and having served 40 years in prison is set to be released following a cancer diagnosis. Dr. Dung Trinh, Chief Medical Officer at The Healthy Brain Clinic comes on to share information about frontotemporal dementia as actor Bruce Willis has officially been diagnosed with the disease. And Senator John Fetterman has sought treatment for depression.www.HealthyBrainClinic.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood Legend Raquel Welch has passed away at the age of 82 - we remember her and reflect on her glorious career. KFI Anchor, Host and Business Expert Jason Middleton joins the show for some Business News. He and Handel discuss inflation, Amazon and the streaming bubble. Mo Kelly comes on for Musings with Mo! News broke that the Georgia Grand Jury investigating 2020 election is recommending that the DA charge certain witnesses for perjury. Additionally, Winnie The Pooh goes psycho in a new slasher flick certain to entertain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eighty-nine-year-old Senator Dianne Feinstein is slated to retire at the end of her term, and has cemented her legacy as an iconic figure in politics. But who will be her replacement? Wayne Resnick joins in to talk about how artificial intelligence could improve the justice system. And Dean Sharp comes on for Handel & The House Whisperer, where he and Bill talk about how 'they don't build them like they used to', and why that's usually a good thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California is considering legalizing cannabis cafes in order to aid the struggling restaurant industry in a post-COVID world. Some Handel History: Valentine's Day Edition. And might tiny homes be the answer to the housing crisis?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After last night's Super Bowl event, Wayne and Jen accompany Bill to recap, from the Most Valuable Player to the Most Vauluable Commercials. People are zapping their brains to help improve their focus...yes you read that right. And what the heck is with all of the balloons lately? Handel breaks down what they are, what they represent and what it all could ultimately mean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more details emerge from the Elliot Blair death, the story gets stranger and stranger as investigations continue to try to get down to the root cause of the fatality. After the Super Bowl, State Farm Stadium in Arizona will have loads of leftover food...so what happens to all of it? The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra joins the program for an all-new edition of 'Foodie Friday', where he and Bill talk about big game snacks heading into Super Bowl weekend and...mushroom madness?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News is coming out surrounding former coaches at Pamona High School and sex abuse allegations against them...while they continue to work with kids. KFI Anchor, Host and Business Expert Jason Middleton joins the show for some Business News. And Mo Kelly comes on for Musings with Mo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lebron James is the new all-time leading scorer in the NBA as he passed Lakers Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar last night. Wayne Resnick accompanies Bill to break down last night's State of the Union Address given by President Biden. And if this is his way of kicking off his 2024 campaign, might it be time to start considering whether or not our politicians are too old? As the standards get exceedingly low for our police officers, we are confronted more frequently with situations that resemble that of Tyre Nichols.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, U.S. forces popped the Chinese balloon that was hovering about 60,000 feet above the country once it passed over the East Coast. What are the ramifications now? Lakes Mead and Powell are unlikely to refill in our lifetime, so with the drought starving the West Coast for water, how can we better conserve? Well, we should start taking notes from Las Vegas. And will California ever get on board with a four day work week? Furthermore, Maryland is exploring the idea of testing a four day school week for its students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The murder trial of Alex Murdaugh seems to be getting stranger and stranger. For some reason, sales of paper maps are booming again. And there's a Chinese balloon floating 60,000 feet above the United States that many think is a spy balloon, but it turns out that it might be something else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News broke this morning that Tom Brady has officially retired from the NFL again - KNBC and AM570's Fre Roggin chimes in with thoughts. Actor Alec Baldwin has formally been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 'Rust' shooting. And Dean Sharp joins the show for an all-new edition of Handel and The House Whisperer. Dean is live from Las Vegas at the International Builder Show (CES for construction).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the surveillance footage was released in the brutal beating and ultimate murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, many are protesting and demanding police reform. School librarians are being villafied as the 'arm of Satan' in the ongoing book-banning wars. And Wayne is back so that means it's an all-new edition of 'Do They Have A Case?' where Wayne presents Handel with a couple of cases where the outcomes have been determined, but not disclosed to Bill. He applies his legal expertise in attempt to predict which side the verdict went.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a new debate over the Los Angeles Police Department's role in traffic enforcement. And speaking of the LAPD, the investigation into the source of the racist City Hall audio leak widens. A crazed New Mexico candidate responded with gunfire after losing an election. And Politico's China Correspondent Phelim Kine joins the show to talk about China's population decrease, and what that means for the nation of China and the rest of the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Martin Luther King Jr. remembrance day, Handel reflects on the man who inspired change and continues to beyond his days. Airlines are resurrecting ancient jumbo jets in order to meet the demand for first and business class travel. As more classified documents are found at Biden's Delaware residence, Democrats and Republicans have polarizing stances. And the birth rate in the U.S. is declining, and celibacy is trending among millenials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News Consultant and former counterterrorism coordinator for the Department of Homeland Security John Cohen joins the show to talk about the mishandling of classified information and what can be done about it as more information is revealed following the discovery of classified documents at President Biden's home and office. The George Santos escapades have been a wild ride, but how might all of this end? And we remember Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, as she tragically passed away yesterday at the young age of 54.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classified documents continue to be found at President Biden's home in Delaware as calls back to Trump's Mar-a-Lago fiasco beg the question of how the two compare? Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the ER at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo joins the show for some Medical News. Business Expert and KFI Anchor Jason Middleton has some Business News. And some Musings with Mo Kelly!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawyers representing President Biden found classified material at his former office - what does that mean for the sitting President and how does this situation compare to Trump's at Mar-a-Lago? KFI's own Blake Troi and Steve Gregory report in live from around the county where nonstop rain has caused immeasurable amounts of damage. And KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for an all-new edition of 'Tech Tuesday'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden is at the U.S.-Mexico border as he faces diplomatic challenges, ranging from guns, to drugs to migrants, with North American allies. With Kevin McCarthy at the helm, Republicans are preparing new rules with a steep mountain to climb when it comes to fixing Congress. And author Brad Meltzer joins the show to share his new book "THE NAZI CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot To Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, And Churchill" hitting shelves tomorrow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick accompanies Bill Handel in discussing the evidence found at the scene of the Idaho murders and how authorities were able to track down the suspect. Kevin McCarthy's House Speaker ambitions does have a feasible ending - Handel breaks it down. And Neil Saavedra joins the show for an all-new edition of 'Foodie Friday', where he and Bill look at the food trends heading into 2023 and explain what Dis de Los Reyes is, and how to go about celebrating it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel talks about how COVID misinformation is swirling again as vaccine non-believers point the finger of blame in the Damar Hamlin on-field collapse. Drone advances in Ukraine could ultimately bring the dawn of killer robots as artificial intelligence advancements remove the man from the field of battle. And Kevin McCarthy is facing an open GOP revolt as the House fails to elect a replacement for Nancy Pelosi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BIll Handel examines how the UC strike has energized an unprecedented national surge of unionization among academic workers. Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the ER at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins the show to break down Buffalo Bills' Safety Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest suffered during last night's Monday Night Football Game against the Cincinatti Bengals. And Kevin McCarthy is making last-ditch efforts to accumulate votes as his push to become the next House Speaker makes its final stand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in the host's chair and highlights some new laws going into effect this year, most of which you'll want to be aprised of. Wayne also highlights the top 10 acts of kindness from last year. And there's a new weight loss drug that is anticipated to be the best-selling drug of all time - but will it be affordable?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joins the show to talk about how Southwest Airlines aims to rebound today after several days of chaos, disappointment and frustration. Legendary soccer star and Brazilian hero Pelé has passed away at the age of 82 - we remember him. And former President Donald Trump's tax returns have finally been released.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC's Ines De La Cuetara joins the show to talk about China dealing with another surge of COVID, and how it's impacting the travel industry and other nations. Los Angeles will require all new buildings to rely solely on electricity, but is it ready for that? And California isn't fiscally prepared for the end of Title 42.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel speaks with ABC's Jim Ryan on the continued challenges travelers who booked with Southwest Airlines are facing, as the popular airline goes under the microscope. There are new laws coming in 2023, and Handel examines a few to get you prepared for the New Year. And the Supreme Court has voted to keep the Trump-era Title 42 immigration and border policy in place. What does that mean for those at the border?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BIll Handel speaks with ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan on how drones are causing problems for prison wardens, as they're a new way for prisoners to smuggle in contraband. Mass Southwest Airlines cancellations have stranded travelers, causing chaos across SoCal airports and ruining holiday plans. And GOP Republican-elect George Santos has admitted to lying on his resume about his work and education background; what hasn't he lied about?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel one last time this year. ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson joins the show for The Entertainment Report. The Senate has passed a $1.7T spending bill, which will now head to the House for a vote as the scramble to avoid a government shutdown comes down to the wire. And Cyber Security Expert E.J. Hilbert joins the show to give some advice and warning to those using the same password for all of their online accounts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel is out on vacation so Wayne Resnick fills in. There's a bill aimed at preventing former President Donald Trump from stealing the next election - Wayne explains. There's a new law in California that requires employers to post the income a job opening offers. And ABC's Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett joins the show to highlight a growing internet problem: 'Sextortion'. There's an increase in children being coerced online to send explicit images, and then their families are being extorted for money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in the host's chair while Bill Handel is out on vacation. ABC's Justin Finch joins the program to talk about how Congress is scrambling (again) to avoid a government shutdown, with the deadline being this Friday. The $24B projected budget deficit for California may test its resolve to grow a safety net amid concerns surrounding a recession in the near future. And adults are buying toys for themselves, and the industry is absolutely loving it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Wayne Resnick sitting in for Bill Handel, ABC's Justin Finch joins the show to talk about Congressional funding. Some UC Union strike news. And the Soyuz capsule leak back on December 14th of this year could wind up stranding 3 astronauts on the space station, raising safety concerns; Rod Pyle has more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick is in for Bill Handel while he's out on vacation. ABC's Matt Wolfe joins the show for The Entertainment Report, where he highlights James Cameron's newest sequel 'Avatar: The Way of Water'. Elon Musk has begun suspending the accounts of journalists who have shared information from the handle 'ElonJet', which pinpoints the location of his private jet, citing that they're putting him and his family at risk. And Frank Dalene, author of Decarbonize the World: A Market-Based Solution to the Climate Crisis, joins the show to talk about the potential end of AM radio in electric vehicles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick is in the host chair for Bill Handel while he's out on vacation. LA's new Mayor Karen Bass has promised to speed up homeless housing through 'master leasing' - what is it and how does it work? ABC's Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett joins the show to talk about the art of the con and why we fall for it. And social media always remembers, which makes it harder to move on from things we want to forget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. With Karen Bass in the Mayor's chair in LA and the approval of her emergency declaration on homelessness, what comes next? Clark Howard joins the show for Cheapskate University and has some great Deals of the Week! And the nuclear fusion breakthrough in California is being seen as a milestone toward a clean energy future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. The SEC has charged Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding FTX investors as he built what's being referred to as a crypto 'house of cards'. An emergency declaration on homelessness has unlocked new powers for LA Mayor Karen Bass, but will she use them? And prisons might offer the answer to an age-old question: Can drugs treat addiction?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. ABC's Alex Stone joins the show to share information regarding Super Bowl security, and just how much prep goes into ensuring safety at the event. Karen Bass has officially been sworn in as LA's first female Mayor, and her first act was as promised: declaring homelessness an emergency. And Wayne sheds some light on the Paul Whelan situation as he continues to be a hostage in Russia - who should you really be upset with?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick accompanies Bill in discussing the prisoner swap involving Brittney Griner and "The Merchant of Death" Viktor Bout. More and more cases of young kids overdosing on cannabis products provokes a simple question - why? And Handel gives his own take on the Holidays and gift-giving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hate crimes in Los Angeles are at their highest level in nearly two decades - KFI News Reporter Steve Gregory chimes in on what could be contributing to it. Mark and Brian's Mark Thompson joins the show to share information about his new book. And there's a SCOTUS case threatening the foundation of our democracy and you probably haven't heard about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Virginia cop who killed the family in California after 'catfishing' his victim was detained in 2016 following violent threats. Raphael Warnock is victorious over his opponent Herschel Walker in the Georgia Senate runoff race - what that means for the Democrats. And the TSA now wants to scan your face at their security checkpoints.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled his plan to cap oil refinery profits after accusing the oil industry of price gouging. The Senate runoff in Georgia between Warnock and Walker happens today. And as the Time Magazine Person of the Year announcement looms, Handel reflects on those who have taken home the prestigious honor throughout the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.