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Chris fires up the talkbacks and responds to listeners while sharing his excitement—and slight terror—about teaming up with Monks. He breaks down the surge in short-term rental bookings ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what skyrocketing demand could mean for host cities. Chris also dives into what we know so far about the El Paso airspace shutdown, vents about a very specific pillow pet peeve, and unpacks a concerning safety report from Anthropic revealing potential misuse risks tied to its Claude AI models. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris teams up with Michael Monks as he unpacks his chaotic move back to Los Angeles, reflects on his long-running “work-lastionship” with the Foosh, and somehow finds time to tell an unforgettable outhouse story from his days in Michigan. The show also dives into the troubling second week of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, as investigators review home surveillance footage and possible evidence—while conspiracy theories swirl. Plus, the International Olympic Committee faces mounting pressure over Russian participation in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games after a Ukrainian skeleton athlete speaks out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In #TechTalk, they break down the doorbell footage recovery in the Nancy Guthrie case and Ring's wild rise from Shark Tank rejection to surveillance giant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Reddit’s list of the biggest Boomer complaints to McDonald’s McNugget “caviar” kits selling out in minutes, Lou Penrose dives into the strange and telling trends shaping today’s culture. He covers the apparent decline of Las Vegas strip clubs, the Orange County coffee shop shut down after 17 arrests for public nudity, and the lingering controversy around The Rolling Stones’ “Let’s Spend the Night Together.” Plus, a crossover with George Noory and a look at how NBC’s combined broadcast and streaming windows are boosting Olympic viewership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou Penrose lays out his simple formula for government: create the right conditions for Americans to succeed—and ensure justice. With new jobs numbers showing Americans are back to work and U.S. jobs rebounding, Lou argues the country is rediscovering its economic footing, thanks in part to Trump’s tariffs. He takes on America’s disconnect from the real state of the economy, fields listener talkbacks, and makes the case for rebuilding domestic production—right down to why furniture just isn’t built like it used to be when it was proudly made in the USA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Lou Penrose dives into a fiery “Love Poll” revealing most Americans say you can run a split household politically—while a new Fox poll suggests Democrats and Republicans can still fall head over heels. Lou re-shares his rules for dating single young adults and asks the big question: can you truly be in love with someone from the other party? He also weighs in on marriage—defending it, challenging modern resistance to it—and responds to a viral influencer who claims she’s done with heterosexual men. Plus, Lou answers listener talkbacks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou dives into the so-called “dating recession” among high schoolers and shares his own dating rules. He breaks down KFI AM 640’s upcoming weekday lineup changes featuring John Kobylt, Tim Conway Jr., Chris Merrill, Michael Monks and more, while reacting to listener talkbacks. Lou also covers U.S. curler Rich Ruohonen speaking out about ICE presence in his home state and wraps it up with a thought-provoking cross with George Noory on staying optimistic in today’s world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou tackles the heated debate over immigrants and ICE, including the claim that “the little boy wasn’t the little boy” detained by agents. He reacts to a bar showdown over Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, fires back at listener talkbacks, and marks the anniversary of a 1978 debut album that changed rock forever with one of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded. Plus, more listener reactions and a shocking report of Burger King locations allegedly employing 14-year-olds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou dives into the breaking news of a person detained in connection with the suspected kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, and unpacks what we know so far. Plus, a major shake-up with KFI’s new weekday lineup. Lou tackles the growing power—and controversy—of facial recognition technology, pushes back on The New York Times’ claim that pot use is “out of control,” and makes it clear: use is use. Super Bowl parties and callouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich speaks on the social media “addiction” trail, ads on ChatGPT, YouTube TV launching cheaper plans, and the most controversial gadget you don’t know about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about selecting a good grocery store, the use of delivery apps, and stealth wealth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Arnett sparks debate with a controversial take on tattoos as San Francisco shows signs of a comeback while hosting the Super Bowl. Andy digs into Sam Darnold’s jaw-dropping California tax bill that somehow beats his Super Bowl winnings, breaks down BMW’s major U.S. recall over a fire risk, and asks why Gen-Z is avoiding driver’s licenses altogether (hint: fear plays a role). Plus, a late-night-style crossover with George Noory brings an unexpected twist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins joins Andy Riesmeyer to break down the latest weather headlines, followed by a lively discussion on smoking culture and listener talkbacks. Plus, reactions to Lindsey Vonn’s downhill crash at the Winter Olympics, Andy shares the surprising jobs he worked before landing at KTLA and KFI, and a look at California’s proposal to eliminate property taxes for homeowners 60 and older. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy unpacks a truly strange lobby interaction at iHeart Media that somehow blurs the line between coffee shop and strip club, while an Orange County business faces backlash for doing the same. The crew also tackles the internet’s latest cultural emergency—men getting bangs in what some are calling a fresh hate crime against women—before Heather Brooker drops in with her entertainment segment, delivering her take on Wuthering Heights and whether the classic still hits or totally misses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is talking about California becoming more expensive, Teamster's beef with Waymo and the latest on the Olympic venues. It's on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is delving into the Epstein files and everyone named, Space X and X AI, and Moltbook. PLUS the latest with Lindsay Vonn. All that and more on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no business like show business and today Chris is covering the new Disney CEO and the Super Bowl. PLUS he's helping dudes find dates. It's all on KFIAM-640.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Alamo Drafthouse a thing of the past? At the fancy theater where you can drink booze and eat a full meal, they’re now asking customers to order food on their phone rather than through a human. It’s New Music Friday with “The Voice” producer Jake Primavera! First up, it’s new music from Charlie Puth. The Muppets are back and the show hasn’t changed for 50 years — here’s why that’s a good thing! We listen to Morrissey’s fabulous new song “Notre Dame.” We’ve got Solo to Solo, Bass Edition! Listeners call in to guess the isolated bass solo that Andy plays on air. How musical are you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have a favorite Super Bowl commercial? Andy loves “whazzuuup!” plus any Budweiser commercial. Is every man you know a low-T soy boy? There may be a reason for that — it’s all thanks to the testosterone influencer. Andy discusses bias in the media, particularly with outlets like the LA Times. Andy took part in a KTLA Super Bowl-themed relay race earlier today, and it did not go well for our resident soy boy. Here are some of the 101 best movies set in LA according to the list: 101. Babylon 50. To Live and Die in LA 34. A Star is Born 35. La La Land 32. Training Day 16. The Player 12. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 52. Rebel Without a Cause 38. Licorice Pizza 33. Drive. Heat is at No. 14, while Once Upon a Time in Hollywood nearly cracks the top 10. Double Indemnity is No. 9 Singing in the Rain at No. 8. Boogie Nights is in the top 10 as well! No. 3 is Sunset Boulevard, and No. 2 is Mulholland Drive. So, what’s No. 1? From 1974, it’s Chinatown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The LA mayoral race is heating up, baby! What does that mean for Mayor Karen Bass, who’s running for a second term? Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is running! He’s very angry about the Palisades Fire, in which his home was completely destroyed. Andy discusses the KFI subreddit, which apparently is not indicative of the “typical” KFI listener. How does someone like singer Khalid have such depth to have written his world-weary smash hit “Location” at the tender age of 18? We love George Michael! But we hate Ewoks! You know what else we love? Super Bowl commercials! William Shatner is back hawking raisin bran in a Super Bowl commercial. And we love it! Is “six seven” over? Andy says so! What’s the new thing for Gen Alpha? Apparently, it’s “chicken banana.” It was created by a Swedish production team called Crazy Music Channel. 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 the Italian nachos going viral, Super Bowl snacks from Walmart, Costco dips, and the frozen pasta the internet is raving about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about being able to design your own home and be your own house whisperer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities allege an L.A. County imposter demanded a bitcoin ransom from the Guthries for a mother’s return. Lou takes listener talkbacks, reacts to an Olive Garden fryer mishap, and breaks down an audit finding New York City subway bathrooms often don’t answer when nature calls. Plus: after 80 years, Minute Maid’s frozen canned juices are getting put on ice, it’s Sam Darnold Day in the O.C., William Shatner tackles America’s fiber gap in Raisin Bran’s Big Game debut, a cross with George Noory, and a spirited debate on public restroom ethics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A massive poll says Trader Joe’s is America’s top grocery store—though Lou thinks the friendliness might be a little much. He also tells a personal East Coast story involving his mom and supermodel Christie Brinkley. Meanwhile, Pizza Hut closes 250 stores as pizza culture shifts, younger crowds keep rivals thriving, listeners weigh in, and yes—McDonald’s is experimenting with caviar on chicken nuggets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Lou tackles rising California gas prices after Valero shuts down a refinery, responds to listener talkbacks, and reveals America’s best-selling car. Also on deck: why the minivan is no longer just for moms—and why The Foosh absolutely loves his Prius.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#TechTalk on lowering your electric bill with user-friendly tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss Americans refusing to reduce their travel budgets, Chinse EVs, and in-car ads incoming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the California Science Center highlighting their new Mummies exhibit, ‘Mummies Of The World.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s all Sam all the time in Orange County as San Clemente and South OC rally hard. Lou breaks down the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, and the wild news of KISS smashing a billion YouTube views with “I Was Made for Lovin’ You.” Plus, a crossover conversation with the legendary George Noory to cap it off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waymo faces Congress as autonomous cars roll forward—like it or not. Lou breaks down how self-driving tech is reshaping different industries, the short-term chaos that comes with it, and why the robot age is accelerating, from SpaceX warnings to LG betting big on robotics as the next growth frontier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trolling of Billie Eilish rolls on as Lou dissects media hypocrisy with growing wit and bite. He fires back at talkbacks—then shifts gears into car ownership, electric vehicles, and his unapologetic views on immigration and migrants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#WhatchaWatchinWednesday - Gary & Shannon dive into what’s new on TV, including the return of Shrinking and the latest season of Bridgerton, plus listener recommendations on what’s worth watching next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A parenting conversation with Justin Worsham about unconditional love and the troubling rise of teens using dating apps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The carry-on era is over: bigger bags, smaller seats and the end of open seating.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 new Measles cases, new studies regarding marijuana and pain, and Savanana Guthrie's mom's pacemaker last detection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Thompson dives into new findings on gambling and brain function, hears from Sopranos actor Joseph R. Gannascoli about his $60K gambling loss, and spotlights a heroic California fox rescue. Mark also shares a story about his cat’s special diet. The night wraps with national security updates, a White House Ballroom report, a cross with George Noory, and more talkbacksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Thompson takes on the surreal and the serious as reality TV star Spencer Pratt makes a move toward City Hall. Guest Rachelle Begley opens up about Ed Begley Jr.’s Parkinson’s diagnosis and their family’s upcoming docu-series comedy. Also on the docket: major cuts to L.A. County homeless services and Don Lemon’s firsthand account of his L.A. arrest & Superbowl Divide: Bad Bunny or Kid RockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Thompson pushes through the usual tech issues to deliver a packed show featuring Isolde Fair (@MozartGirl), a gifted young violinist and songwriter from LA. Mark shares talkbacks, revisits his Chuck Negron interview, and covers grim news including a reported trail of blood in Arizona and the murder charge involving Jill Biden’s ex-husband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#TrueCrimeTuesday with the latest updates and unanswered questions surrounding the Nancy Guthrie disappearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich Mike talks about how to watch the Super Bowl, what to look for in new TVs, and Apple's new AirTagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about big money on beauty supplies, tax refund loans, and tipping fatigue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News correspondent Mike Dobuski talks about the newly dropped ‘Moltbook’ where AI agents are talking to… each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy tackles the delayed rebuilding plan for Pacific Palisades, spins through talkbacks, and weighs in on Super Bowl ads. Also on deck: San Francisco’s puzzling “March for Billionaires,” a KRON4 reporter scammed by AI, and a crossover with George Noory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy plays listener talkbacks and dives into the Rams rewarding Sean McVay and Les Snead with big extensions, Lululemon’s leggings controversy, and a celebrity chef’s over-the-top Portland steakhouse. The show also remembers Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night, the unmistakable voice behind “Joy to the World,” who has passed away at 83.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After weeks of being seriously sick, Andy Riesmeyer returns to the mic. Mayor Karen Bass delivers a State of the City speech away from City Hall, KTLA’s Samantha Cortese joins to discuss Savannah Guthrie’s family learning her mom was missing, plus SoCal weather, Punxsutawney Phil’s questionable accuracy, and a brutally honest breakdown of Andy’s infamous hairstyle with Mark Rahner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Superbowl coming up we are talking to Dr. Tim Fong, a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, about gambling addiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Chris is delving into ICE Out Clash,  government shut down, and Law makers, Law breakers, and the times there ought to be a law, including a man getting naked at Universal. PLUS a measles exposure at Disney. It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Chris is getting political. We are covering DOJ opening federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti's death, Epstein files, and the 5 year old detained by ICE..All that and more on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 - There's no business like show business! Chris is covering the Don Lemon arrest and Catherine O'Hara's death. PLUS minority births are now the majority, and should you take on your partner's burden in a marriage? We discuss with Dr. Wendy on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coveted by chefs, guarded by secretive collectors and capable of fetching thousands of dollars per pound, rare truffles occupy a mysterious and fiercely competitive corner of the culinary world. That high-stakes reality serves as the inspiration for Buried Treasure, the new novel by author and musician Nick Greenberg that blends food culture, music, crime and international intrigue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.