Handel 45-Minute Morning Show

The end of the Nancy Pelosi era could cost California quite a bit, some key takeaways from President Biden's speech made last night with Marines standing in his shadow and Travel Expert Johnny Jet joins the show to prepare travelers for the Fall, Labor Day and beyond!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel talks about how California is hoping to avoid blackouts amid an extreme heatwave by asking millions of people to use less electricity. An update on the fire in Castaic as it continues to grow more threatening. And somehow Jackson, Mississippi has run out of clean drinking water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Soviet Union's last leader and aid to ending the Cold War Mikhail Gorbachev passed away yesterday - Handel remembers him. The Justice Department has challenged Trump's call for a Special Master citing evidence of obstruction, and Netflix turns 25 today! Remember renting your movies from their website and waiting for it to come in the mail?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Trump's request for a Special Master, the investigation into the documents found at Mar-a-Lago could be delayed. The California Legislature passed a bill to protect fast-food workers as many have fallen victim to upset patrons. And misinformation has played a deadly role in both the COVID and HIV / AIDS pandemics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel attempts to read between the lines of the Mar-a-Lago affidavit. Also, more California cities are enacting rent control to protect their tenants, and apartment owners aren't happy about it. And Rod Pyle comes back onto the show for a fresh edition of 'Cool Space News', where he and Handel talk about NASA's Artemis I mission that will journey around the moon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A judge has ordered the unsealing of a redacted version of the affidavit used in the Trump Mar-a-Lago search. KFI's own Steve Gregory comes on to talk about Los Angeles' street takeover problem and to tease listeners with what they can look forward to hearing on an all-new episode of the hit show 'Unsolved,' airing tomorrow night at 8PM PST right here on KFI. And if there's a water crisis, why do some people still have lawns?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel talks with Tyler Whitman about the student loan relief plan and how it's impacting borrowers around the country; Democrats cheer and Republicans are calling it 'unfair'. Jason Middleton comes on the show for this week's edition of Business News, as he and Handel talk about the economy and home prices. And as Biden's rule takes effect, 'ghost guns' must now be traceable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel takes a look at Russia and Ukraine on the 6-month anniversary of Russia declaring war on the unsuspecting country. Once plentiful, economic aid seems to be dissipating at a very painful moment. And California's water from the Colorado River could be crippled by a big earthquake, and the drought makes fixes all the more vital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel laments CA Governor Newsom's vetoing of a bill that would set up drug overdose prevention programs in some cities. There's a bipartisan bill to codify Roe, and some abortion rights groups are not happy about it. And President Biden is expected to announce his decision tomorrow regarding the forgiveness of $10,000 worth of student loans for people making less than $125k annually.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel examines the impact this severe heat and drought is having around the world. Dented, dated and discontinued food products are being made available at the Salvage Grocery, and it's the same product at a discount. And frustrated pharmacists are opting out of the insurance system, and it's saving customers hundreds of dollars per month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel talks about the possible release of the affidavit in the Trump Mar-a-Lago search, but only after a redaction. KFI News Reporter and 'Unsolved' Host Steve Gregory joins the show to share what listeners can look forward to hearing on an all-new season of 'Unsolved,' with Episode 1 airing tomorrow night at 8PM PST. And 'clean weed' is about to be everywhere in California - what you need to know about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel examines Rudy Giuliani's appearance before the Atlanta Grand Jury investigating Donald Trump. Also, some heat waves are way worse than others - we need a way to rate them. And FedEx is beginning to feel pressure to stop shipping parts for ghost guns, but how do they know what's in the box?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel speaks with ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone regarding the Wyoming Primary Election, as there was a clear winner at last night's close. How far behind are Los Angeles students? As the new school year commences, we'll soon find out. And speaking of education, schools are looking in unusual places to deal with the teacher shortage. And are you a 'digital nomad'? European locales want remote workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel speaks with ABC News Contributor Sarah Isgur regarding the 'Hillary Clinton Standard' as the FBI looks further into former President Donald Trump. President Biden is expected to sign the Inflation Reduction Act today - what's in it? And airline travel is awful, and there's one particular state to blame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel talks about how, according to experts, a disastrous megaflood is coming for California and could be the most expensive natural disaster in history. Also, rents are spiking in California, and not just where you'd expect them to. And on TikTok, election misinformation is thriving just ahead of the midterms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel examines the Inflation Reduction Act and the impact it will have on rising prices. More Americans are going hungry, and it's costing more to feed them. And a look at why the Department of Justice won't divulge any information regarding their probe into former President Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel speaks with ABC's Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett about the FBI having raided former President Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate yesterday. Americans are increasingly dubious about going to college. And California's Monkepox response is a bit bumpy, but is applying lessons learned from COVID.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel highlights former President Donald Trump's deposition being given today to the New York Attorney General, how foes of funs and abortion are resurrecting the old idea of bounty hunting and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is under fire as the trial over the shared photos of the Late Kobe Bryant's crash site begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel examines the FBI raiding former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence after news surfaced that he had taken files with him when he left the White House. U.S. lawmakers are looking into the digital dollar in effort to compete with China. And while Americans may be vacationing more, many are taking their work with them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel explains what the Inflation Reduction Act is and how it could impact you. YouTube is somehow finding a way to broadcast inside Russia's digital iron curtain. And there's loads of information to be found on TikTok - just make sure you verify the source.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel explains why the Kansas abortion vote is so important. Now that Speaker Nancy Pelosi has returned from Taiwain, what's the fallout from her visit? And America is facing a 'catastrophic' teacher shortage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel hosts David Vassegh, host of "Dodger Talk" on AM570 LASports to talk about the late Vin Scully and his legacy. Bill then does a deep-dive into Scully's history with a biography of his life. And can Californians afford electric cars?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel gives some background on the al-Qaeda military target taken out, Ayman al-Zawahiri, and his connection to Osama Bin Laden. More things are starting to be locked behind cabinets at drug stores. And if you're mad about inflation, don't turn on your television.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel and explains what exactly 'Paxlovid Rebound' is and how its effecting people. There are things that gross domestic product tells us, and then there are things it doesn't - Wayne and Jason Middleton unpack the information. And Dr. Jim Keany joins Wayne for some 'Medical News'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel examines more information that has come from the January 6th as the focus turns to President Trump. An energy war looms as Europe, they brace for Putin to reduce natural gas exports. And men are 'waking up' and scrambling for vasectomies in what is now the post-Roe era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel talks about President Biden and his inactivity when it comes to declaring emergencies. Also, a man with a knife was shot by police, but the arrival of an LAPD helicopter only made matters worse. And why do so many people fail the California DMV written exam?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel examines the body-cam footage from the mass shooting in Uvalde as it highlights the chaotic response to the active shooter who killed 21 people. While the Secret Service handed over new documents in the January 6th Hearing, deleted text messages remain at large. And some takeaways from Day 2 of Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel talks about the extreme heat wave hitting Europe right now among other places, and how it's digging their energy crisis into a deeper hole. Loads of California cities are losing residents to other, more affordable places - how long will the trend last? And Costco's $4.99 rotisserie chicken is inflation-proof; Handel explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel examines the report coming out of Uvalde, Texas as it finds 'systemic failures' by authorities. Health care costs keep rising, but there's a new California agency that aims to fix it. And what we learned from President Biden's trip to the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel is joined by Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the ER at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, for this week's edition of 'Medical News'. KFI News Reporter Steve Gregory comes on the show to talk about the Los Angeles County moving into 'high' COVID community levels, prompting the potential return of indoor mask mandates. Additionally, the DEA seized a whole lot of fentanyl in Inglewood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel talks about President Biden's trip to the Middle East, as he meets with Israeli leaders to focus on Iran's nuclear ambitions. California renters could be in quite the predicament after the eviction moratorium expired. And California insurers are lowballing or denying wildfire coverage - in this heat?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel examines the leaked footage from inside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Some takeaways from yesterday's January 6th Hearing, as Trump can't be 'willfully blind' in defending the assembly of the mob that stormed the Capitol. And the stunning spread of BA.5 shows why this California COVID wave is so different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel examines the focus of today's January 6th Hearing, as Proud Boys and Oath Keepers take center stage. Disasters seem to be getting harsher, but they're somehow claiming fewer lives. And more workers are landing jobs that don't have College Degrees - but will it last?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel, having returned from Europe, addresses America's issues from a European perspective. Exactly how much student housing does $1.4 billion buy? And examining 8 ways the Elon Musk v. Twitter saga could end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been assassinated while giving a campaign speech - he was 67. Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter is in peril. And Los Angeles just banned cars from a major Griffith Park road. Is this the beginning of a road revolution?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. The latest out of Highland Park, where news broke that the suspect allegedly contemplated a 2nd shooting shortly after the one on Monday. A new oversight position has been created for CA's high speed rail plans - will it get the project back on track? And British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. The gunman who murdered 7 and injured dozens of others in a mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois on Monday has been charged with murder for all 7 victims. Disinformation has become another untouchable problem in Washington. And we're battling a sleep loss epidemic right now, but California has a plan to combat it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. Six are dead and dozens of others wounded after a 21-year-old orchestrated a mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois yesterday. Vaccine foes co-opted 'My Body, My Choice'. And researchers are using artificial intelligence in major cities to predict crime and spot biased policing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. If you plan to fly this Summer for vacation, prepare for it to be the worst part of your trip. Crime is up on trains and buses - Metro has plans to make travelers feel safer. And MLB is exploring pace-of-play changes to speed up the game, and the pitch clock is turning skeptics into believers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. California will begin requiring health facilities to start sharing patient data with each other. ABC's Jason Nathanson joins the show for some Entertainment News. And the final two SCOTUS rulings could have a big impact on immigration and the environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. The overturning of Roe v. Wade magnifies data privacy concerns. Unwanted food from stores is going to those in need, but there are issues in LA County that are threatening the program. And there's a deal that's close to being reached when it comes to recycling California's plastic trash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. After the surprising call for a hearing yesterday by the January 6th Committee, Wayne digests all of the new information with ABC's Justin Finch. Amid the attacks and thefts, retail workers want to fight back. And in a time when they're needed most, coupons are harder to find than ever before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. Another war is happening, but this time it's between states as the nation fights over abortion laws. The January 6th panel has called for a surprise hearing to present new evidence. And bidding wars for homes is bad enough - now the oversaturated housing market is coming for renters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. The case against the Supreme Court of the United States and its dated ideologies. Schools are spending billions of dollars on high-tech defense systems in order to prevent mass shootings. And as the nation becomes more divided, CA Governor Gavin Newsom is seizing the moment to bring more people to the West coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. The focus of today's show is the overturning of Roe v. Wade by The Supreme Court. Wayne unpacks what the reversal entails, in addition to the impact it will have on the nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel examines who might benefit from a gas tax holiday, and it most likely won't be who you think it will be. Breaking news came in during the show - the Supreme Court has ruled to overturn New York's gun law on concealed-carry. And on its 50th Anniversary - the legacy and durability of Title IX.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel examines some key takeaways from the latest January 6th insurrection hearing. President Biden is set to urge Congress for a suspension of the federal gas tax for 3 months to alleviate pressure on Americans. And the bipartisan gun bill has cleared the initial vote in the Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel explains why America being on edge is bad for The White House. Mikah Sargent joins the show for this week's edition of Tech Tuesday, as Rich DeMuro is out on vacation. And Politicians are all-of-a-sudden excluding COVID from the conversation, but why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel talks about what gas prices do - and don't - tell us about the economy. As Title IX turns fifty years old, it's playing a surprise role in the transgender athlete debate. And Democrats are preparing for Joe Biden to run for reelection in 2024, but they're not entirely confident that he should.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Handel talks about 5 important things to know about the Fed's biggest interest rate increase since 1994, and how it will affect you. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon's policy may have led to reduced prison time for the man who killed 2 El Monte police officers. And Trump's aides warned him that using Pence to overturn the election results was illegal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.