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President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs earlier this year set off alarm among economists about a risk that just about every U.S. shopper fears: major price hikes. Instead, inflation has cooled, defying doomsday predictions and helping to propel sturdy economic performance. Side hustling is seemingly American as apple pie, with over one in four (27 percent) American adults taking on side jobs in addition to their full-time occupation, according to Bankrate’s most recent Side Hustle Survey. In a time when nearly half of Gen Z lies on their job applications — it’s no surprise that they’re also fibbing on their resume to land a job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News of note from Tinsel Town and beyond. The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says. Stories that make you say “Hmmmm?” that didn’t fit neatly into any other spot on the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live and Local News! Vice President JD Vance expected to visit Orange County this weekend. Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California. LA mayor signs executive order supporting immigrants amid federal raids. Farmworkers detained, tear gas deployed at protesters in Ventura County immigration raid. Texas floods: Death toll rises to 120 as rescue operations start to shift to recovery phase. Interview with Aaron AC Christensen (Animal Advocacy Network) to discuss pet rescue during Texas floods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deeper Dives- 6 Months After the Fires. L.A. has never experienced loss on this scale. Measuring progress six months after the fires is hard and painful - Los Angeles Times. Survivors struggling 6 months after Jan. 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. 12 ways the fires reshaped Southern California. Scammers Gonna Scam, 2 Southern California brothers allegedly stole $2.7 million through COVID fraud scheme. Scammers create fake websites of Apple, REI, Omaha Steaks and other retailers. What In the World News. You Can Keep Your Shoes On During Airport Security Screenings Now—Here's What To Know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Mark Rahner’s review of the new DC Studios release “Superman” in ‘The Rahner Report’ - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee 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 • Sonic and Popeyes trying to steal McDonald's thunder • People love this Italian ingredient at Costco • Dr Pepper and Walmart Just Launched a New Item, and It's Not Soda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Brooker hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!’ Today, Dean talks about the Lucas Narrative Art Museum and the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife crossing, both scheduled to open in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – “The Sex Doctor Is In” w/ Sam Zia, MA LMFT (#106352), PhD Candidate, Human Sexuality; delving into the debate between ‘Porn’ & ‘Rom Coms,’ and which destroys more relationships - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Tips on how to declutter hundreds of emails with Gmail’s newest feature AND ways to protect yourself against Brushing scams and more on ‘Tech Thursday’ with regular guest contributor; (author, podcast host, and technology pundit) Marsha Collier - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#STRANGESCIENCE – The Hidden Talents of Nature’s Unloved Animals, A 100 ft 'mega tsunami' could hit the US at any moment. And that’s only the beginning.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 tick season being really bad this year and the bet ways to hydrate in this heat wave… some say milk is better than water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King on this Wednesday Wake Up Call. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Today, Rich discusses Samsung unveiling foldable phones, Prime Day tips, Gmail update, & FDA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – “What’s Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini, back from Vegas, where he celebrated the 4th and his 10th Wedding Anniversary and he has the 411 for you on what you should be doing in Sin City right now; from deets on his stay at the “SkyLofts” at MGM Grand and “Netflix Bites,” to "Postcard from Earth" at The Sphere, and “Atomic Saloon” at The Venetian!!! Closer to home, you can enjoy LA’s Free “Shakespeare in the Park,” “Festival of the Arts” and “Pageant of the Masters” along with the “Sawdust Arts Festival” all in Laguna Beach. Make sure you don’t miss any of the fun to be had this summer by following along with Nick's adventures on social media @NickPagliochini and @ThisWeekendWithNick - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Regular guest contributor & Associate Director of Communications for VIZIO, Chris Woolsey joins the program to share the latest offerings from VIZIO’s “Watch Free+” including a “Shark Attack!” with Sharknado (1,2, and 3), Open Water (1,2, and 3) & Bull Shark (1,2, and 3) AND a “Full Throttle Summer” with ‘Breach,’ ‘Running’ with the Devil & Night of the Sicario - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly half of America's murderers go unpunished. A news anchor disappeared on her way to work thirty years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about AMAZON PRIME DAYS ARE HERE!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look ‘Beyond the Box Score’ with regular guest contributor Jackie Rae; host of ‘The Jackie Rae Show,’ weighing in on the MLB gambling investigation into Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz AND California declaring “daily fantasy sports” illegal gambling - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been six months since the wildfires changed everything for the communities of Altadena and the Palisades. In this special report, KFI's Heather Brooker takes a closer look at the first chaotic hours of the disaster—and where recovery efforts stand today. This first aired in two parts on July 7th on KFI's morning show, Wake Up Call. You can follow all of Heather's reports on the Entertain Me podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Timothy Fong is a Professor of Psychiatry at the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. He is board certified in adult and addiction psychiatry.Dr. Fong is also a member of the Steering Committee of the UCLA Center for Cannabis andCannabinoids whose mission is to address the most pressing questions related to the impact ofcannabis legalization through rigorous scientific study and discourse across disciplines.Take a listen to his take on usage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top News of the Day. Update on that officer involved shooting Saturday near Western and MLK Blvd. Update: At least 61 dead in Texas flooding; over two dozen campers missing from Camp Mystic. Some facts about Camp Mystic, where Texas floodwaters swept away dozens of girls. Video captures ICE agents allegedly urinating on Pico Rivera school grounds in broad daylight. LAPD dealing with a surge in 'kidnapping' calls because of ICE enforcement. Fourth of July Roundup. Air quality alert issued across Southern California due to smoke from fireworks and wildfires. Northern California residents to be ‘wildly surprised’ by massive illegal fireworks fines in the mail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deeper Dives/LA Law. What can SoCal expect from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'. US restaurant workers say ‘no tax on tips’ undermined by benefits cuts. Elon Musk announces new 'America' party after slamming Trump's megabill. Scammers gonna scam. ‘Tow truck bandits’ are rushing to crash scenes: L.A. drivers warned. Couple loses $8,000 in elaborate phone scam, warns others to stay vigilant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scammers gonna scam. ‘Tow truck bandits’ are rushing to crash scenes: L.A. drivers warned. Couple loses $8,000 in elaborate phone scam, warns others to stay vigilant. There's No Business Like Show Business. Lockdowns and fights: Sean 'Diddy' Combs back in Brooklyn jail ahead of sentencing. Dr. Phil's studio files for bankruptcy. Too hot for clothes? Balls Out Bowling is back where nudity is required. Chuck E Cheese Opens New Arcade for Adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial intelligence is making waves in mental health care, and chatbot therapists(digital tools designed to talk us through our struggles) are at the forefront. They promiseaccessible, affordable support that’s always just a tap away. As these platforms grow, it’s worthasking: Are they a game-changer for mental wellness, a passing fad, or something we shouldapproach with caution? Dr. Eva Ritvo breaks it down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live and Local News Man dead, woman critically injured after fireworks explosion sets homes on fire in Pacoima Councilmember Traci Park Moves to Crack Down on Tour Buses in Pacific Palisades. Tow truck bandits’ are rushing to crash scenes: L.A. drivers warned. Video captures ICE agents allegedly urinating on Pico Rivera school grounds in broad daylight. Interview with Actress/Author Mariel Hemingway!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deeper Dives - The problem with fireworks in LA is only getting worse. Moving to drone shows instead of fireworks. Sitting in Silence for 2 Hours per Day Can Trigger the Growth of New Brain Cells.Beware the ‘Gen Z gaze’: Young service workers’ refusal to greet customers is setting off older generations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech Talk with Marc Saltzman!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Extended, in-depth analysis of the most viral stories of the week in ‘The Viral Load’ with regular guest contributor Tiffany Hobbs weighing in on everything from a boxer facing furious backlash after sharing vape with an orangutan at a zoo, to a South Korean restaurant going viral for all the wrong reasons - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A conversation with acclaimed Indigenous filmmaker Chris Eyre (Smoke Signals, Dark Winds), a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes, joins the program to preview his new History Channel documentary film, ‘Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning,’ which profiles one of the greatest American athletes of all time and the first Native American Olympic gold medalist - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee 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 the top-5 common medical emergencies on July 4th, children and home medication emergencies, and preventing at-home medication mistakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show closes with the Executive Director of Friends of Big Bear Valley Sandy Steers talking about the use of fireworks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Today, Mike discusses all the tech stuff in the Republican spending bill and shares an update on Trump mobile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – “What’s Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer, with so many great ideas, ways, and places to celebrate the 4th from Ventura down through San Diego. Be sure to check out the link in bio @NickPagliochini and @ThisWeekendWithNick to get all the details! Wishing you the best 4th of July ever - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Actor Merrick McCartha; best known for his roles in series like the CW’s ‘All American’ and Netflix's Unstable, joins the program to introduce his new role as ‘Los Angeles District Attorney, Grayson Valwell’ in the hit new Prime Video series ‘Countdown’…Created, written, and produced by Derek Haas (Chicago Med, Chicago P.D.); “Countdown follows the journey of an LAPD officer who joins a secret task force to investigate a suspicious murder but instead uncovers a sinister plot that requires the team to unite to save millions of people in the city” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles' mob kingpin who survived 11 assassination attempts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike speaks on all the tech stuff in the Republican bill and shares an update on Trump’s smartphones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard about the new MVNO cell services, financial advice from TikTok, and MorningStar’s list of the best 529 plans for your kids future education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look ‘Beyond the Box Score’ with regular guest contributor Jackie Rae; host of ‘The Jackie Rae Show,’ weighing in on Dawn Staley being considered for the New York Knicks next Head Coaching AND the Detroit Pistons' Malik Beasley being investigated for allegations of gambling…PLUS – Jackie joins the conversation regarding “women, dating short men” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with animal trainer Heidi Herriott about getting your pets ready for fireworks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris gives his thoughts about CA addressing trans athletes in high school. Chris tells listeners to stop yelling at kids, and listeners tell him to F*@$ off!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris asks the listners for places they'd never return to. Chris would never go back to Flint, Michigan. Listeners refuse to go back to Comic-Con, especially after the Pandemic... Also, Elon criticizes Trump's Big Beautiful Bill... Can't figure out why he'd do that... The government scrubs evidence of Navajo Code Talkers from government websites... Chris does not like the idea of erasing important historical facts in the name of killing off DEI. And AI is taking over everything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris talks inflation, tariffs, and how we may need to start rationing coffee... Also, people with legal status are getting deported for protesting against Israel. People are pulling their kids out of public school, charter schools, and private schools... And home schooling isn't happening... Let them kids teach them damn selves!!! They'll figure out algebra, no problem. Chris does cross-talk with Dr. Wendy and pathologizing parenthood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Wedding in Italy. L.A. County leaders to weigh legal action following violent ICE arrests. Dodgers announcer Jaime Jarrín speaks out in support of immigrants amid raids// Southwest Airlines Companion Pass. 7 stores looted during street takeovers in L.A. County // Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Win AI by Copying Everyone Smarter Than Him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's doing what with AI? Beach Umbrella Safety in the Spotlight After Lifeguard Impaled. Operator, employee of Bellflower company are charged in $1 million crypto investment scheme. John Robbins, Author of ‘Diet for a New America,’ Dies at 77.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carnival’s infamous "poop cruise" ship is still in service — but under a different name. . How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in California. No Big Bear Lake Fireworks Show for the Safety of famed eagle family, others. Interview with Jayar Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deeper Dives, New California laws taking effect in July 2025. Interview with Aaron 'AC' Christensen of Animal Advocacy Network. Beware the ‘Gen Z gaze’ Young service workers’ refusal to greet customers is setting off older generations. Cross with MonksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benny Boy Brewing and the Queer Food Foundation present the ultimate sandwich battle, where a mix of established and up-and-coming queer chefs will go head-to-head, slinging their boldest, most mouthwatering creations. Sunday, June 29, 5-8 p.m. 1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4th of July edition of San Pedro Fish Market’s World Famous Shrimp is here!!!World Famous Shrimp Tray with Polish sausage, pulled pork, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and garlic bread, all served with BBQ sauce on the side!!● The limited-time BBQ Tray brings the best of a backyard cookout to one delicious platter ● It’s the perfect meal to enjoy before the Big Bang on the Bay fireworks show, taking place at Alamitos Bay in Long Beach on July 3 ● When: The BBQ platter is available July 4-6, 2025 ● Where: Long Beach location only (dine-in and takeout) ● Price: $69.99, serves 2-4 people See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4th of July is right around the corner and Nancy of Bake House Bread Company is giving tips on making the perfect red, white, and blue holiday spread!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to make the perfect burger this grilling season? Neil has some tips about meat temp, seasonings, ingredients, and more! It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.