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Dream team Michael Monks and Tiffany Hobbs join forces for tonight’s show! Last night’s Dodgers’ game was a bust, with the Blue Jays up three games to two. SNAP benefits are running out this weekend due to government shutdowns. The Prop 50 election is coming up next Tuesday. It looks like it’s going to pass with ease. LA County has opened an additional 140 vote centers. Research monkeys from Tulane University escaped from the wreckage of a crash in Mississippi. Rumors they were infected with contagious diseases have been disputed, but most were still shot and killed by law enforcement. A grandfather was boiled alive in a hotel shower in San Jose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight is Devil’s Night, and Halloween decorations may be getting too scary for the young’uns. Michael doesn’t like Halloween but he love, love, loves Thanksgiving! The most popular costume this year is Rumi from K Pop Demon Hunters! Today’s edibles purchased from cannabis dispensaries look exactly like the candy you buy in stores, so pay attention when trick or treating! There are plenty of Halloween happenings going on for the spooky season in Southern California, Tiffany gives us the lengthy lowdown. For more on what’s going on, head to ABC7. Update on Hurricane Melissa, which has left a path of destruction and 44 people dead so far in Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Cyprus Park, someone got stuck in a storm drain and had to be freed, forcing law enforcement to shut down part of the southbound 110 freeway. he Louvre in Paris was recently the target of a $102 million crown jewel heist, and now police have made three arrests, with the suspects charged with gang-related robbery. More than 1,000 items were stolen from a storage facility belonging to the Oakland Museum of California. Carl’s Jr. is running a special promotion, helping families through the government shutdown with $1 meals. Firefighters who cleaned up a brush fire on New Year’s Day warned their chief that the fire was still smoldering as they left the site. That was the Lachman Fire, which progressed into the Pacific Palisades wildfire on January 7. Mayor Karen Bass has announced arrests related to arson in the Sepulveda Basin. The City of Pasadena is suing UCLA to keep the Bruins in the Rose Bowl! An official motion at City Hall supports the Olympic 2028 closing ceremony’s relocation to LA Memorial Coliseum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss whether the stock market is in a bubble, consumers feeling discount fatigue, and renters having an upper hand in the housing market these days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Thompson kicks off the night as the Dodgers trail 3–1 against the Blue Jays in Game 5 of the World Series: fresh from his own night at the stadium, celebrity sightings included. He shares the unspoken etiquette of rubbing elbows with the stars and surviving the post-game traffic nightmare. Then Mark dives into the Hollywood shake-up as Paramount and Amazon announce major layoffs, wondering if this is the start of the AI Job Apocalypse. Later, animal rescuer Joey Tuccio (@StartsWithOneToday) joins to reveal the heartbreaking truth about dogs on Skid Row, and National Weather Service Meteorologist Robbie Munroe checks in with an update on the Santa Ana winds. Mark wraps with a Louvre heist twist that proves chaos isn’t limited to Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Thompson picks up the mic as the Dodgers enter their last gasp in Game 5 of the World Series, and by the end of the segment, it’s heartbreak in L.A. with the Blue Jays taking a 3-2 lead. He then breaks down how the government shutdown is inching toward record-breaking territory and what it could mean for your everyday life. Mark also dives into the NBA gambling ring shaking up sports, the latest Truth Social post from President Trump about nuclear testing, and how the shutdown could first hit VIP travelers at airports. Finally, Mark mourns with Dodgers fans, yet ends on hope, before pivoting to Dr. Phil’s production empire filing for Chapter 7 liquidation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Thompson opens up the phone lines for Dodgers fans still recovering from tonight’s heartbreak, including one caller stuck in post-game traffic outside the stadium giving a raw, boots-on-the-ground report. Things quickly take a strange turn when another caller blames the government for the loss 🤔. Then, Mark dives into the best Halloween and horror movies of all time, joined by KFI’s own horror expert Mark Rahner and board op Tony Sorrentino. The phones light up as listeners call in with their favorite scary movies. Mark wraps the hour with some light crosstalk with Coast-to-Coast AM’s George Noory and the surprising news that 13 air routes between the U.S. and Mexico have just been cancelled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin W. dives into the realities of modern parenting — from helicopter habits and college parent Facebook groups to real parents confessing their biggest mistakes. Honest, funny, and refreshingly real, this episode reminds us that no one gets parenting perfectly right — and that’s what makes it beautiful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 how daylight savings affects your body, men needing twice as much exercise as women, and Kim Kardashian saying she got a brain aneurysm from stress and whether that can really happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to The 17th Door, Orange County's most intense, most terrifying and most fun haunted attraction in Buena Park California!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about GM’s eyes off driving, Open Tables new reward program, and ChatGPT Atlas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy breaks down the Dodgers’ Game 4 loss and dives into the wild world of music tech, from Charlie Puth’s “Professor Puth” series to the AI-assisted sounds shaping pop. Then, Andy examines Santa Monica’s $200M crisis and what went wrong with the Third Street Promenade. Plus: a monkey truck crash in Jasper County sparks concern (and confusion) over the phrase “not infectious,” and Andy stirs up a surprisingly heated debate: toilet seat up or down when not in use?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy kicks off the hour with Game 4 of the World Series as the Dodgers trail the Blue Jays 6-1, and recalls the marathon 18-inning game that nearly broke him.He covers SoCal’s first Santa Ana wind event, a looming heat warning, and Category 5 Hurricane Melissa crossing Jamaica.Andy honors fallen San Bernardino Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Nunez before diving into music talk with producer Jack Primavera about the “new” Beatles track and the eerie rise of AI-generated music that’s fooling even longtime fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy teams up with KFI’s own entertainment guru Heather Brooker to break down Paramount’s plan to keep Warner Bros intact after the merger, and then they open the phones for a lively debate on the 50 greatest movies of all time. From Jaws to Close Encounters to an unexpected pick from board-op Sam Zia (plus a real caller who was an extra in Jaws!), it’s a film-buff free-for-all that proves everyone’s got a favorite… and an opinion!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#True Crime Tuesday: Dark Side of Online Sleuths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich covers fake AI recreipts, anti-recognition glasses, Elon's Grokipedia, and GM's eyes-off driving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard about prescription vending machines, cost plus drugs, Walmart and Aldi Thanksgiving, and why you should TAKE YOUR VACATION DAYS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the Regional Executive Director of the California Wildlife Crossing Beth Pratt about the progress being made to the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about FREE food at Burger King, Costco's abomination aka pumpkin spice bagels, and Teal Pumpkins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy opens the show with the latest from a tense Dodgers–Blue Jays World Series matchup before shifting to the heartbreaking death of SB County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Núñez, honoring his bravery as a procession moves through San Bernardino. Later, Andy and KFI’s Mark Rahner lighten the mood with celebrity Dodgers-game sightings, “F-you money” license plates, and tales of surviving their Indiana hard time. As the night winds pick up, NWS spokesperson Andrew Rorke joins to unpack the first Santa Ana event since the January fires and share an update on the record-setting Hurricane Melissa 🌀. Andy wraps the hour looking at how LA’s housing squeeze is leaving even homeowners “house-poor.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy dives into a whirlwind hour, paying tribute to fallen Deputy Andrew Nunez before tackling California’s political chaos, from Newsom’s 2028 ambitions to Prop 50 odds. Then, things take a weirdly delightful turn as Andy and Mark Rahner swap Facebook Marketplace war stories 🪑, debate tipping etiquette, and even get real about gym-time relationship therapy. Plus, a live Dodgers update from a nail-biting extra inning, a bizarre haggis debate, and Trump’s latest troll move that has everyone talking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy’s joined by KFI’s Heather Brooker (@TheHeatherBrooker) for an in-studio deep dive into Hollywood’s unsung heroes, the animal actors. From pampered pooches to unionized horses, they pull back the curtain on the surprising world of trained animal performers 🦮🎥.Plus, a tense extra-inning Dodgers update ⚾, why AMC and Netflix are suddenly best friends, and what K-Pop Demon Hunters might mean for Halloween costumes 🎃. Then, NWS meteorologist Kristan Lund joins with a Santa Ana wind and heat warning update 🌬🔥 before Andy closes the show with Coast to Coast’s George Noory, and a few eerie new UFO sightings to end the night 👽📡.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Andy rounds out his chat with super producer Rob Cavallo, who has sold 130 million records and produced artists like Phil Collins. It’s not just older people who like old-school cars – Gen Z is getting in on the classic car action. California has introduced several new bills aimed at addressing rising home insurance costs after natural disasters and bolstering low-income home buyers. What responsibility does the state have, if any, regarding the Pacific Palisades wildfire? Tiffany Hobbs and Andy recall they both received recognition for their animal advocacy and the animal evacuation bill they helped to pass due to the January wildfires!#RobCavallo #Googoodolls #PhilCollins #Coachella #naturaldisasters #Beck #Iris #BlackBalloon #TomPetty #Maroon5 #grunge #poprock #classiccars #GenZ #millennials #AndandtheValley #PacificPalisadeswildfire #jonathanrinderknecht #animalevacuationbill #lossofusecoverageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers are back in the game, and Halloween celebrations kick off early! Andy talks about what happened during last night’s celebratory matchup between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays, and how awesome Yoshinobu Yamamoto is. Donald Trump is tearing down the East Wing of the White House to install a new ballroom. Grammy Award-winning music producer Rob Cavallo is in the studio to chat with Andy about the biggest bands he’s worked with, including Green Day, the Goo Goo Dolls, Kid Rock, Dave Matthews and My Chemical Romance. He also talks about why artificial intelligence will never replace true human musical talent.#Dodgers #BlueJays #YoshinobuYamamoto #Toronto #Halloween #NancyReagan #EastWing #WhiteHouse #firstladies #RobCavallo #GreenDay #KidRock #DaveMatthews#Googoodolls #MyChemicalRomance #HillaryClinton #DonaldTrump #AI #WhiteHouseballroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bershan Shaw wasn‘t born a warrior—she became one. In 2009, after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer and given a death sentence, Bershan decided to change her life. She shares some affirmations and tips. Also she has her URAWarrior App available now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Hobbs is filling in for Chris Merrill and we're covering The Dodgers, Prop 50, Mayor Bass, Kamala Harris and more. PLUS the latest with the Palisades and your spooky stories this Halloween. It's all on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Hobbs goes deep into SoCal’s most chilling haunts and explores the strangest phobias you’ve ever heard of. Then, it’s “Scammers Gonna Scam” with the eerie new trend of ghost tapping. All that and more on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany is covering for Chris Merrill and she has the best places to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos in SoCal, animals trick or treating in Petsmart, and the newest bizarre Netflix documentary. It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dodgers play in Toronto in Game 1 of the World Series! There’s a car chase happening in the San Fernando Valley — a possible DUI suspect who may be armed. Andy follows the pursuit live and gives us the lowdown on the route throughout the Valley. Andy chats with comedian Gary Cannon, who warms up audiences for shows like “The Masked Singer.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy opens up the phones to listeners to find out what they’re doing tonight, if not watching the Dodgers get trounced. Game 1 of the World Series was not good for Dodgers fans, who lost to the Blue Jays in Toronto, 4:11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests galore! Andy chats with KTLA’s Eric Spillman about the Dodgers blowout. Andy also chats with Art Cervantes, the director of RADwood SoCal automotive festival, which celebrates the retro era of the ’80s and ’90s. And then there's Andy’s chat with author Steve Kosareff about his new book, “The Glass Eye Invasion” about television and media consumption in the midcentury. We listened to an ’80s-style cover song made by artificial intelligence, courtesy of the YouTube channel Reimagined AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with Founder and Executive Director of Big Sunday David Levinson about their annual Sppoky Sunday event with a haunted house, costume giveaway, photobooth, trunk-or-treating, crafts, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about how not to live in a haunted house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In #StrangeScience, they revisit their favorite cosmic wanderer 3I/ATLAS 🪐 and wrap with a surprising study on the “healthiest” way to drink alcohol 🍷.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Saltzman joins for #TechTalk and drops a bombshell 💩📱: people who scroll their phones on the toilet are 46% more likely to get hemorrhoids 😳. Cue laughter, chaos, and a debate about who still brings a newspaper to the bathroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the Bill Handel Show to discuss extra rewards through credit cards, the more money you have the harder it is to manage, and AI entering the e-commerce space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy takes up ‘Out and about’ for another Boo Preview to Dogtoberfest, combining a beer festival and dog parade at the South Coast Botanic Garden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ninth Circuit revisits a challenge to Trump’s 2018 troop deployment at the southern border, NOAA warns of a dry La Niña winter for SoCal, and the federal shutdown drags on past 22 days with a November 1 showdown looming. Politics, weather, and Washington — all heating up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soaring food costs, rising labor, rent, and insurance are squeezing small businesses — and why diners are pushing back against luxury-priced basics like egg sandwiches. Plus, Foreclosure Fever is spreading as more homeowners feel the financial squeeze. With filings climbing and the housing market stuck in neutral, Chris breaks down what’s really driving the slowdown — and whether America’s economic stress is just a phase or the start of something bigger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix’s hit dramedy “Boots” shines a new light on identity and duty, while Channel 4’s AI-generated news anchor raises big questions about the future of journalism. Plus, you can now spend the night in the real “Poltergeist” house — if you dare — and Miami’s newest cop isn’t human: an autonomous police SUV equipped to launch drones on patrol. It’s the future arriving faster than expected!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon put Justin Worsham in the hot seat — first over his lack of football knowledge, then about modern parenting. The trio dives into how parents are so focused on keeping kids “feeling good” that they’re robbing them of learning how to handle life’s inevitable setbacks. Justin also shares how a little car trouble with his son turned into a lesson on independence and problem-solving — plus, the three job skills every parent should teach their kids before AI takes over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Doctors telling patients ‘cool it on the supplements,’ peanut allergies plummeting in children, RFK Jr advocating for MORE saturated fats, Nitrous Oxide use surging in CA among young people, and can Marijuana really help you sleep?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The City of LA budget is tickling $1 billion! The LAFD says it needs $200 million for more firefighters, ambulances, general personnel and land management. Malibu will move homeless people along by declaring a local emergency during fire season and potentially arresting them. Last Sunday’s Camp Pendelton military event caused shrapnel to hit a car on the I-5 Freeway due to live artillery training, coinciding with the No Kings Day protest, and Gov. Gavin Newsom shut down the freeway in response. The Louvre Museum in Paris was broken into and several artefacts were stolen, including the French crown jewels, worth over $100 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people don’t like AI because they feel it makes them worse at their jobs. There’s a concern over skill atrophy that’s eroding problem-solving skills and the ability to learn. People are now either pro-AI or anti-AI. Suzanne Somers’ widower Alan Hamel has created an AI clone of his deceased wife. Some advertising agencies are asking to license people’s voices, so they don’t have to pay them moving forward! ChatGPT is now a shopping assistant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two thousand jobs are being cut at Paramount-Skydance, roughly 10% of the workforce, equating to a projected $2 billion in savings. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Discovery is for sale – and Paramount is interested in acquiring the organization. The ’80ssong “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins, which was famously used in Top Gun, is getting used in Donald Trump campaign videos, and Loggins is pissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and SHannon break down Netflix’s The Perfect Stranger, a gripping body-cam-told true-crime doc that’s impossible to look away from.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks Amazon Web Services outage that affected dozens of companies and what they are doing to prevent it from happening again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard about 5G home internet, accidental landlording, and car wash subscriptions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Andy Riesmeyer Show, car chases and Chipotle collide. Andy breaks down the latest freeway madness in L.A., takes listener calls on life-or-death food decisions (Denny’s vs. Shogun in La Verne, anyone?), and investigates the perks of celebrity fast food cardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if you had to choose one place to eat for the rest of your life—Golden Corral, Disneyland, or Buc-ee’s? On The Andy Reismeyer Show, journalist and storyteller Andy Reismeyer dives into the ridiculous, the nostalgic, and the strangely true. From free food hypotheticals to band tour road tales and wild freeway chases, each episode serves up a slice of America you didn’t know you were hungry for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.