KFI Featured Segments

AWS outage breakdown with Rich DeMuro (nope, not a cyberattack), LA trigger words only locals will get, Dodgers 50/50 madness, the secret Chipotle celebrity card, and Andy asks: what spot deserves free food for life?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is getting into the No Kings Protest, fire on the free way and someone who scared off 3 burglars in Studio City. How would you defend your home? It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's No Business Like Show Business! Chris is getting into the legends we lost this week and the merging streaming services including Netflix getting podcasts. PLUS debt is causing divorce. All that and more on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Gregorio joins Andy to talk about his new short film and hang for the full first hour. Plus: ‘One Battle After Another’ is set to lose $100M, Jimmy Fallon’s side hustle gets roasted, and Andy shares what Gen Z is really doing at jazz shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Maxwell Barnes joins Andy to talk viral videos and social media chaos. Plus, KTLA’s Eric Spillman breaks down the Dodgers’ big win—and why it matters. Also: Are Gen Zers dating just for free meals? And why is Chili’s Southwest Queso catching heat?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bizarre arson attempt at an Orange County McDonald’s, the rise of AI Boris Johnson, and trending (but controversial) home paint colors. Guest Callie joins to discuss the OC theater scene and the Muckenthaler. Plus, a look at Taylor Swift’s rock-era shift, fan controversy, and a surprising reunion between Michael J. Fox and Eric Stoltz, 40 years after Back to the Future.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 ice cream sandwiches, Taco Bell bringing back a favorite menu item, the SOLD OUT DiGiorno pizza is back for the holidays, and a recall on cinnamon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with American television presenter, physician, author, educator, and government official serving as the 17th administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Oz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss attending a wedding now costing a fortune, only 1/3 Americans now think college is ‘very important,’ and people willing to be paid less to work remotely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy chats with TV legend and musician John Tesh about the NBA bringing back his song “Roundball Rock!” and his new instrumental album Sports, which he says is essentially a workout album. They also chat about the sad death of KISS’s Ace Frehley today. Andy also chats with Jen Spincic about the Halloween in Burbank Map website HalloweeninBurbank.com, and Instagram account, which she spearheaded to people where the best parts of the spooky season are happening in the Valley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy talks about his love for William Shatner, even though he may or may not have blocked him on X. The cost of coffee everywhere is going up, blamed on tariffs and inclement weather. For some reason, people still don’t like the San Fernando Valley. Why is that? In October 1999, the Staples Center first opened. Andy revisits the KTLA news report commemorating the night it opened. Are you looking to date a freak like you? Apparently freak matching is a thing on social media to beat the dating app algorithm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael J. Fox wrote a memoir titled “Future Boy,” and is doing the press rounds. He talks about his Back to the Future costar Crispin Glover, who was rumored to be difficult on set. Nancy Pelosi snapped “shut up!” at a reporter who asked her questions about January 6. Bay Area mortgage broker James Reddick chats with Andy about mortgage rates going down. The LA Times has come up with a list of restaurants that cost $50 for two people to eat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#StrangeScience segment featuring lead-fueled intelligence and a record-setting 33-pound baby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Porter says she’s sorry (sort of), Prop 50 could blow up California’s redistricting rules, the state cracks down on Big Tech with kid-focused laws, and the NRA fires back over a Glock ban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TSA screens more than bags as Kristi Noem blames Democrats for the shutdown—on airport TVs. Speaker Mike Johnson digs in, predicting the longest shutdown ever. Meanwhile, burnout hits a record high, and Gen Z gets shown the door—again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple TV Subtracts the + in a Quiet Rebrand //Reality TV production in L.A. drops, leading to nearly 21% decrease in TV shoot days D’Angelo showed us what the 21st century should sound like + Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ + ‘Tron’ May Mark End of Jared Leto’s Franchise-Leading Days Movie Night: The Last Safe Screen- Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt told parents at the World Mental Health Day Festival that not all screen time is created equal. Six, Seven Math Meltdown, Math teachers around the world are struggling to explain why 6 × 7 equals 42—because students increasingly want to know why, not just what. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon bring in their friend, Justin Worsham, to talk whether we’re creating struggles just to feel challenged, and why California might be forgetting its seniors.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 kiwis for constipation, more L.A. deaths tied to Kratom, a liver disease breakthrough, and FDA clearing a bloodtest for Alzheimers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Mike talks about takes us inside IBM’s quantum computer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a wet, wet, wet Tuesday night for Mark Thompson and it’s snowing in the Sierra Mountains. He had a weird celebrity encounter earlier today at the pharmacy with none other than Ashton Kutcher. R&B singer D’Angelo has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 51.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers win! Actress Cheryl Hines, who is married to Department of Health head Robert F. Kennedy Jr., went on “The View” and got into it with the hosts as they attacked her husband, suggesting he spread misinformation about, among other things, his theory that circumcision is linked to autism. The media at large has pushed back against the demands of the Pentagon regarding its new press policy as outlined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Mark has E.J. the D.J. on from KIIS FM to talk shop. They discuss singer SIA, who is going through a divorce, and her estranged husband wants $250,000 a month in child support! Hilaria Baldwin was eliminated from “DWTS” and feels she was bullied off the show, using World Mental Health Day as an angle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paris Jackson received $65 million from the Michael Jackson estate, which is a drop in the ocean compared to what his estate is worth, which is said to be more than $2 billion. The controversy surrounding California politician and gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter continues, after her trainwreck TV interview last week and the viral videos showing her berating staff. She’s given her first interview in which she takes accountability for being a petty tyrant. President Donald Trump does not like his cover on TIME Magazine. He posted to Truth Social about his issue with the photo, which he said maybe “the worst of all time.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon discuss the BTK Killer and a new documentary focusing on his daughters experince out on Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks IBM’s quantum computer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard about emergency funds, homeowners refinancing, and renting vs selling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy kicks off the show diving into the biggest stories of the night: from the newly announced Gaza peace deal between Israel and Hamas, with analysis from retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer to evacuation warnings near the Palisades and Eaton Fire burn scars.Then, Andy welcomes Gary and Larry Lane, the twin creators of the viral Burbank Clown House, for a wild in-studio chat about how their DIY haunted house became a neighborhood phenomenon. Later, Andy breaks down what really happens if you skip jury duty, gives a live Dodgers update, and wraps the hour with the inspiring story of Powerball winner Edwin Castro, who’s reinvesting a portion of his $2 billion Powerball fortune into his hometown of Altadena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy celebrates the Dodgers’ big NLCS win before turning to Storm Watch 2025 with KTLA’s Vera Jimenez, breaking down the rare October weather system that could bring tornado-level conditions to SoCal. He shares his excitement over meeting John Tesh ahead of Thursday’s interview, reports on a half-acre brush fire above Montecito Heights, and discusses human remains discovered in a Palmdale junkyard. The hour wraps with a classic Beverly Hills car commercial and a lightning-fast recap of Mayor Karen Bass’ press conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy kicks off Hour 3 unpacking Mayor Bass’s mysteriously quiet press conference and her absence during the January wildfires before breaking down the miraculous helicopter crash in Huntington Beach with former Sky5 pilot Tim Lynn. Then, Andy keeps listeners up to date on the incoming storm and evacuation warnings across Altadena’s and Pasadena’s burn scar areas. Later, he takes aim at LA’s political optics and closes the hour with car talk: from the most reliable brands to the ones barely holding it together, before signing off with Coast to Coast’s George Noory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's No Business Like Show Business! We are talking about the passing of Diane Keaton. We are also talking to Shanna Schanen about Round Top Film Festival. All that and more on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Porter is pushing back after what’s being called a disastrous week in her California governor’s run, the government shut down, and we are asking what celebrity death hit you the hardest? Listeners It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is covering the helicopter crash in Huntington beach, Halloween candy prices skyrocketing. LAFD and the Palisades fire. PLUS California schools are teaching phonics, AND Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a sweeping housing bill aimed at tackling California’s affordability crisis by forcing cities to allow denser housing near transit hubs. It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary Oscar winner Dian Keaton has died. Movie man Scott Mantz is on the phone to talk about Keaton’s amazing life and career. Halloween is right around the corner, what’s with the weak chocolate offerings? Apparently, there was a below average cocoa harvest, so chocolate manufacturers appear to be cutting costs. Penn State has fired its coach James Franklin following a “midseason collapse.” Amid federal funding cuts to public television, 30 Bob Ross paintings are being auctioned to cover costs. Tesla self-driving systems are making dangerous moves in self-driving mode, including swerving into oncoming traffic. Michael J. Fox talks about being part of the iconic “Back to the Future” franchise while also acting in the sitcom “Family Ties.” Andy chats with KTLA’s Samantha Cortese about San Pedro’s Little Italy Festival.#ScottMantz #DianeKeaton #Oscarwinner #AnnieHall #TheGodfather #Halloween #chocolate #cocoacutting #BobRoss #collegefootball #PennState #JamesFranklinfired #federalfundingcuts #Teslaselfdrivingsystem #tradewar #MichaelJFox #BacktotheFuture #SanPedroLittleItalyFestival #SamanthaCorteseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five people were injured yesterday when a helicopter crashed near PCH in Huntington Beach. Andy chats to helicopter pilot Tim Lynn about what might have happened. A new after-action report regarding the January Pacific Palisades wildfires published by the LA Times claims after fire hydrants went dry, the LAFD faced costly delays and confusion in getting water to the fire zone. There was no strategy regarding water tenders and getting the water tankers to the burn locations because the personnel available didn’t have the correct fire credentials. Hillary Eaton talks to Andy about martinis, which are back in vogue! Local LA restaurant Great White is in trouble for allegedly seating Asian customers in certain sections of the restaurant floor in what looked like an act of racial segregation.#helicoptercrash #HuntingtonBeach #PCH #TimLynn #martinis #PacificPalisadeswildfires #animalrescue #Chargers #dirtymartinis #espressomartinis #tuxedomartinis #mussoandfranks #sunsettower #pandemic #cocktails #restaurants #kato #GreatWhite #racialsegregation #racistrestaurantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Obscure isn’t your average spirits distillery. It's an immersive cocktail experience that blends storytelling, art, and mixology into an unforgettable multisensory journey. Operating year-round, but with a delightfully dark vibe for spooky season, The Obscure invites guests to step inside a moody, candle-lit world where each pour has a purpose and every flavor tells a tale. Take a listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darcy Staniford is the host & Producer of the Mysteries Decoded Podcast. TEDx Speaker. Ghost Host. Lecturer. Writer. Music. Film and so much more. Take a listen to what she has going on this spooky season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This isn’t your average pumpkin patch! Night of the Jack is a jaw-dropping Halloween spectacle with its massive 1 mile long immersive trail featuring larger-than-life jack-o’-lantern installations, dazzling light technology, interactive displays, delectable food from LA’s top food trucks and themed cocktails and specialty drinks in the Spookeasy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down “Winflation” — why being a loyal sports fan is getting more expensive, especially when your team starts winning. Then, the hunt is on for the so-called Black Widow Burglar in L.A., accused of targeting elderly men in a chilling crime spree. In Tennessee, a devastating explosion at an ammo plant leaves dozens unaccounted for. And in SoCal, spooky season hits a snag as a Halloween display sparks an HOA showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the Pink Slip Presidency — Trump allies gear up to gut the federal workforce with mass layoffs. Then, the heartbreaking story of Sergio Garcia, the Deported Chef who once served President Bush but now finds himself forced out of the country. We dive into Alpha Algorithms, a new study revealing how digital platforms are shaping young boys’ views on masculinity. And finally, Sack Races and Spreadsheets — corporate team building goes to full summer camp, and we’re here for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gen Z is reshaping the English language — we decode their latest catchphrases. We remember the legendary Sister Jean, Loyola’s 106-year-old basketball chaplain who became a March Madness icon. Then, we dive into the Peacemaker finale, wrestling drama, and a possible Deadpool cameo. Plus, the NCAA just said yes to sports betting for athletes — what could go wrong? And finally, Americans are curating their funeral playlists… but forgetting the will.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are the Nine News Nuggets You Need To Know!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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Update on the alleged arsonist Jonathan Rinderknecht who’s accused of starting the Pacific Palisades fire in early January 2025. An LA hotspot, Great White on Melrose, is accused of segregating its customers by race, according to a TikTok clip posted by a customer who is Asian. An Inland Empire woman is facing murder charges after she injected her patient’s buttocks with silicone as part of a Brazilian butt lift procedure, which isn’t FDA approved. The woman had no medical license. The Katie Porter bad interview on CBS is blowing up. She’s running for governor in California and was asked about 40% of California voters who voted for Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ceasefire in the Middle East as Hamas and Israel both agree to the first stage of a peace deal to end the two-year war. The U.S. is sending 200 troops not to fight but to oversee the peace deal. Trump is using the DOJ for vengeance against New York Attorney General Letitia James, who has just been indicted for mortgage fraud. One in six aspiring homeowners, mostly millennials, have given up attempting to buy a home due to house prices. More and more millennials continue to live with their parents due to the high cost of living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget about Puerto Rican crooner Bad Bunny, there’s a new alternative to the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. Charlie Kirk’s organization Turning Point said it would put on counter programming but did not say who it would be. Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track “Not Like Us” is off the hook. Drake sued Universal Music for defamation, but the case has been dismissed because the lyrics are opinion not fact. Jimmy Kimmel said he would love to have President Trump on his talk show amid tanking viewership. The craft beer bubble has burst, leading to breweries closing or downsizing. It’s nearly a $30 billion industry. What are the six things that make someone cool?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#StrangeScience, featuring two asteroids that nearly slipped past Earth’s radar (literally) and new concerns about Starlink satellites falling faster than expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech Talk w/ Marc Salzman: Mark Saltzman joins the show to discuss the newest wave of ads coming to your $1,800 Samsung fridge, how Meta is using your AI chats to target you with ads, and the best remaining Fall Prime Day deals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor in Long Beach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Merrill talks!!! Today, it's about the guy who set the Palisades Fire getting caught in Florida. Katie Porter blew her gubernatorial shot thanks to melting down in a CBS interview... Gubernatorial candidate Stephen J. Cloobeck joins Chris to pay his respects to her dead campaign... And how long will this government shutdown last??? It would lovely to have a well-stocked air control tower at Burbank Airport. Just saying...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.