KFI Featured Segments

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.

Descanso Restaurant has been in LA for a year and if you haven't been you need to go. Take a listen to all they're offering for 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're having people over for the Big Game, stress not. We have the perfect easy to make snacks for game day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy's dance with the Frisco fever turned into pneumonia! Fortunately, he kicked its tush. We’re following the anti-ICE protests in downtown LA, the LAPD issued a disbursement order, and now we have the agitators causing trouble ’n’ strife for law enforcement. We pay homage to beloved actress and screenwriter Catherine O’Hara, who shocked us all by dying today. There’s a new red flag in the dating world, with 16% of men picking up hobbies just to boost their attractiveness for the ladies. They’re called “the performative man.” Commuters not paying their fair is a big problem throughout the country but none more than in New York City, where flagrant fare beaters don’t like to pay for their travel tickets! What’s Gen Z into these days? Apparently, it’s dive bars, where the drinks are cheap, the light is dim, and the floor is carpeted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a lot of great dive bars around LA, and especially in the Valley. Would you eat seafood from a dive bar? Meanwhile, one of the agitators downtown has been arrested for using a slingshot against police officers. Don Lemon was arrested today for his invasion of a Minnesota church with anti-ICE protestors on Jan. 8, interfering with others’ right to worship. Lemon claims he was there in his journalistic capacity. While many restaurants in LA stand symbolically with the “ICE out” protestors, they’re unable to close for business on a Friday night, so they’re finding other ways to show solidarity with the protestors. AI music covers and remixes are getting scary authentic. What does this mean for the future? But due to AI, Liza Minnelli is releasing new music. Is watching your favorite team lose worse than heartbreak? There’s a new booze on the market: bear-poop beer. It will be served at Super Bowl 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy takes listener talkbacks and recalls his heady earlier years growing up in Indiana. A couple lost their home of 35 years in the Palisades Fire. The LAFD called and said before the building permit is issued, the couple has to pay for their own fire hydrant on the street. The quote? $35,000! No other neighbors who are rebuilding had this issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(January 30, 2026) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about the viral 2 ingredient cheesecake recipe, coffee and diabetes study, and the excellent versatile cut of meat from Costco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp about the best home devices at CES 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicki Minaj came to the USA illegally as a child from Trinidad, and now she’s paid $1 million to get citizenship in the form of the Donald Trump Gold Card. Meanwhile, in LA’s Lynwood, TSA officers eating dinner at a restaurant were targeted by anti-ICE protesters in a case of mistaken identity. The anti-ICE national shutdown is happening in LA, with many businesses announcing plans to close tomorrow, including bars and cafes, in support of the protests. The LA Unified School District will also be taking part in the protests. The Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Nicki Minaj helped boost 1 million signups to the Trump Accounts saving plans for US babies. The parent company of Johnny Rockets, Fatburger and Round Table has filed for bankruptcy. These chains were founded right here in California, with Johnny Rockets first opening on Melrose. Apparently, the owner was being investigated by the DOJ for dodgy taxes. We can’t wait for the “Melania” docu-movie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all listeners agree with Mark’s take on the anti-ICE protests — immigration raids are what they voted for, and that’s what they’re happy to be getting. Are the protesters being paid? And if so, by whom? The silent majority speaks! That is, via the KFI talkbacks. When Barack Obama was president, he was known as the “Deporter in Chief,” but he apparently did it in a much less violent manner. Miracle weightloss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy that’ve been the darling of every fatty trying to drop a few pounds may have a few risky complications! Acute pancreatitis for one. Who knew minor celebrity Mark Thompson went on a date with Sheena Easton to the Kennedy Center! What do you say after a screening when the movie was terrible, but you have to interact with the filmmaker? Disgraced filmmaker Brett Ratner directed the “Melania” documentary. That last sentence has nothing to do with the first sentence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The power is back in the hands of the renters! In December, LA rent prices dropping to a four-year low, and there’s an increased housing supply to boot. Mark recalls the time he tried to book a Las Vegas hotel room, and soon realized he was dealing with an AI reservation booker. Apparently, dashing actor Pierce Brosnan was spotted by James Bond producers when he starred in the 1980s detective series “Remington Steele,” who then approached him to play 007. A miniature donkey named Dolly Parton escaped from her farm in Michigan! Fortunately, a community-wide search brought beloved Dolly the donkey back to safety. A deal has been made in DC to avoid another government shutdown related to ICE funding. Mark once took part in a telethon with a guest who was a clairvoyant. She told him she saw a specific dollar amount surrounding him. That number never eventuated. Not yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#TechTalk: Marc Saltzman on wired earbuds and why tech should stay out of the bedroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss bigger tax refunds this year, $3 dinners, and the California billionaire tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From botched coffee orders costing Starbucks millions to the awkward things we’ll never send back, Lou breaks down how courtesy can get expensive. Plus, his very specific Caesar salad order… without the Caesar. Then things take a sharp turn when a congresswoman is attacked with apple cider vinegar, sending the internet into a frenzy over algorithms, outrage, and the supposed “benefits” of ACV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 American clothing jobs may be making a comeback, and Lou makes the case for bringing apparel manufacturing back to the States. He debates what was better for American consumers in the ’80s, breaks down the real power of celebrity endorsements, and looks ahead to a future where 3D-printed steaks could be on your dinner plateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valentine’s Day candy in 2026 says a lot about love and cost-conscious living—so Lou digs into what we’re really buying (and why). He breaks down Mexico’s strict no-vaping rules, compares Mexican and Italian culture, and drops a travel pro-tip you need before your next trip. Then it gets real: Lou crosses with George Noory, reacts to Bruce Springsteen’s fiery new protest song inspired by the Minneapolis shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and the backlash against ICE agents, and asks what that all means for America today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#Parenting: Justin Worsham on boomer phrases that miss the mark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary And Shannon talk Ted Lasso buzz, The Barkley Marathon, and listener binges!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Apple airtags, Samsung’s tri-fold phone, and California’s free website to remove your personal data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alarming reports reveal “elevated” arsenic levels in dozens of popular candy brands. Lou breaks down what it means—and whether consumers should be worried. Plus, social media giants are under fire: snooping accusations, a Google settlement over alleged listening, and Meta challenged over claims of addiction, including a lawsuit from a young adult citing mental health harm. As always, Lou dives into the headlines and plays listener talkbacks reacting to it all See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou dives into a remarkable New Jersey lottery story and why how you handle a win—and the story you leave behind—matters more than the money itself. He looks at the ultra-private Arkansas billionaire and why staying out of the spotlight can be the smartest move. Plus, a powerful look at a community-led effort in Greenland aimed at preventing suicide, and Lou’s personal rules on numbers in Las Vegas. All of it comes together in a thoughtful cross with George Noory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fatburger files for bankruptcy as GLP-1 weight-loss drugs reshape eating habits, while Starbucks experiments with protein coffee to keep up with changing demand. Meanwhile, Amazon announces plans to shut down all Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores, signaling a major retail pivot. Lou also breaks down how cold weather impacts strawberry production—making them sweeter—and takes a look at Chick-fil-A’s three new test menu items.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The “Suitcase Killer” resurfaces as a Lifetime movie grabs attention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about Ozempic’s effect on grocery bills, airline prices, and credit card myths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers launch an open-ended strike as long wait times hit nurses hardest. Lou sounds off on soaring insurance premiums and why single salaries just don’t cut it anymore. Plus, big changes coming to California—and how brutal winter weather is putting postal carriers’ safety and efficiency at risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Affordability isn’t going anywhere in Los Angeles—and neither are rising prices. Lou breaks down why everything keeps costing more, why wages should be higher across the board, and how “less is more” may be the only way forward. He compares the cost of living in the ’80s and ’90s—when blue-collar jobs could still support a life—to today’s tough reality. Plus, Lou gets personal and shares what happened after his son was suspended from school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the proper punishment for a sixth grader? Lou continues the conversation around his child’s school suspension and opens it up for debate: right level or wrong level of discipline? Plus, a crossover with George Noory, the madness of pre-ordering pizza for the Super Bowl, and a look at Burger King’s latest burger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Chris Merrill is covering the fatal shooting 37 year old Alex Pretti by ICE, tariffs impact the economy, PLUS the lawmakers, the lawbreakers, and the times their ought to be a law including fugitive Ryan James Wedding who turned into an alleged drug AND panic aisles at the grocery stores due to the storms. It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Menanno, MA, LMFT, LCPC, a licensed couples therapist who is going over 7 things to know BEFORE taking the next step in your romantic relationship and just in time for Valentines Day. She also has a new book called Secure Love that gives excellent tips. Take a listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neverbroken is performing TONIGHT at 7pm at Skyland Ale Works, 1869 Pomona Rd, Unit E, Corona, California 92880 The band started in 2004 as a 5-song demo project just jamming at parties together.  They are currently in the process of modernizing and remixing those songs in hopes to revitalize what they started 22 years ago.  The January 24th show there will be original songs and a wide range of cover songs from bands like Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Green Day, but they also do anything from The Beatles, Bill Withers, Todd Rundgren, Zac Brown Band, and many more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Gertler is a chef, TV host, and performer best known for his energetic, fun-loving approach to food. A finalist on season four of Food Network Star. Adam blends culinary passion, humor, and showmanship into everything he does.  Adam is telling us all about his latest venture, Vesti Sandwiches – a perfect fit for home parties and hosting Big Game parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Prose is a longtime professional recipe developer, food writer, and culinary photographer. In his latest cookbook (coming out in March), Epic BBQ Sandwiches, Brad shares his love of barbecue through over-the-top sandwiches packed with smoke, sauce, and serious flavor. Epic BBQ Sandwiches is available now for preorder. Take a listen to what you can expect!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people don't eat leftovers but is it because they don't know proper reheating techniques? Neil breaks it down so you're leftovers taste as good as new. Take a listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A massive winter storm is set to slam millions with heavy snow and catastrophic ice—so what does it mean for LAX, your travel plans, and loved ones bracing for impact? Lou Penrose takes your talkbacks, revisits a wild snowstorm episode of Little House on the Prairie, and explores how people actually survive brutal minus-40° weather in Minnesota. Plus, a tasty turn: Pasadena’s Cheese Festival, National Cheeseburger Day tomorrow, and McDonald’s rolling out a brand-new sauce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns 40, and Lou Penrose celebrates The First Class legends that defined a generation. A pop quiz sparks a debate on the greatest hits album ever—just as the Eagles’ Greatest Hits goes quadruple diamond, officially America’s bestselling album of all time. Lou fires back at your talkbacks, breaks down why some classic songs wouldn’t survive today’s culture, and teases his eyebrow-raising rules for single women who own homes. Plus, some tasty pride: California is crowned the state with the best overall cuisine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.