KFI Featured Segments

Marc Saltzman joins for #TechTalk to break down Time’s Person of the Year — the Architects of AI — and why their innovations are reshaping the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss cash is ‘cringe’ to Gen Z, Instacart’s algorithmic pricing, and what if electricity was free in the afternoon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy takes us on a Southern California Sleigh Ride where she highlights different fun events and activities you can do with your friends and family this holiday season. This week, Amy takes us to ‘Enchant’ at the Santa Anita racetrack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal judge has ruled the National Guard, who were sent to the state earlier this year to quell protests against ICE, must get out of California, and President Trump is pushing back against that order. Today in Anaheim, a group of students on a school track team who were on a group run were ploughed into by an out-of-control vehicle. The driver is under investigation for a DUI. And in Sunland, an electric school bus caught fire below an underpass. We’re not used to having fires with this new technology, and Tesla engineers even gave fire training to law enforcement, in case the lithium-ion battery caught fire. Merrill reminisces about that time in the early ’90s when Dateline placed rockets on a Chevy truck. This week, at a John Wayne Airport in Orange County, a security guard got behind the vehicle of a civilian Camry and sped down the tarmac, overtaking taxying airplanes, due to an apparent “medical emergency.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, the U.S. seized an oil tanker off the coat of Venezuela, with Navy personnel swooping in and swarming the ship. Trump said it was the biggest tanker ever seized. AG Pam Bondi said the tanker was headed to Cuba with Venezuelan oil it was sending to Iran, which is presently under sanction.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're talking cool scars, and no one has a cooler scar than KFI tech director The Foosh, following his dangerous car accident last August that nearly resulted in his arm being amputated. Video game chain store GameStop had a national Trade Anything Day, in which customers could bring in anything smaller than a breadbox and trade it for $5 in store credit. There were more than 80,000 trade-ins. Remember the cola wars of the 1970s and ’80s? It was Coca Cola vs. Pepsi, and Coke nearly got trounced when the brand changed its recipe to release New Coke in the mid-’80s. Now, a 120-year-old cola is making a comeback. That sweet drink? Royal Crown Cola! Secretary of State Marco Rubio is under pressure to admit we’ve made UFO contact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a deal worth $82 billion, streaming giant Netflix will eat Warner Bros., if it indeed happens. There are so many regulatory hurdles; the Writers Guild of America is not a fan of this giant merger. Will the DOJ approve this deal? Media consolidation is not good for consumers, creatives and workers, as it limits opportunities for all. Gov. Gavin Newsom is involved in a... leg-crossing scandal? Shannon Farren calls in to talk about all things NFL including the Chargers, quarterback Justin Herbert playing through injury, and Indiana football. Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is now coming for actor Matthew Lillard. Meanwhile, in Malaysia, more than a decade after a Malaysian flight to Beijing disappeared, the search for Flight MH370 is resuming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A temporary Olympic village has been set up about an hour from the village of Cortina in Northern Italy near the Austrian border for the Winter Olympic Games XXV. To more on the relaunched search for missing passenger plane Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. The search and rescue company from Texas, Ocean Infinity, will only be paid $70 million if they locate the missing plane. These days, everybody orders things off Amazon, so how do you keep your purchases a secret from your family during the holidays? Through Amazon Family, which obscures purchasing history to maintain privacy. Also, ICE is now buying your data from big-tech companies. In Burbank, Pokémon cards worth six figures were stolen from a sports memorabilia store. Also, KFI’s own Fork Report host Neil Saavedra is on the phone to talk with Andy about beloved radio host and former KFI food reporter Melinda Lee, who recently died.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about the Pebble Index Ring, Slates modular EV concept, and ways to connect with Santa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Foosh is back! Following his horrific car accident last August, KFI board op Foosh’s arm is healing, as is nature. LA is getting ready to clean up dangerous, inoperable RVs — if they’re worth under $4,000. Eniola Taiwo, an 8th grader in Connecticut, sent a letter to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce requesting a star on the Walk of Fame for the LAFD. And it worked! Westwood's most hardened criminal has been brought to justice. His crime? Painted over faded crosswalks to make them safer for pedestrians. If you own a cat, there’s a new California law that’s taking away the one thing that’s protected your furniture for decades. Starting Jan. 1, AB 867 comes into effect, banning the practice of declawing cats in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waymo is causing traffic chaos around the country, including in school zones. In San Francisco, a driverless Waymo got stuck on one of the dead-end streets, and was soon followed by two other Waymo's, ending in a driverless stalemate that blocked the street. The crew goes to war over the use of the emdash, endash and hyphen. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump wants to take AI oversite away from U.S. states and sign an executive order on federal AI rules. Medicare wants to use AI to look at your medical insurance claims. Disney Cigna is being sued for using AI, denying hundreds of thousands of claims without physician review. Dr Oz was on NBC’s “Squark Box” talking about private companies using AI as weapons to deprive Americans their healthcare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To more on Hollywood consolidation and the Netflix purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, “combining their synergy for the ultimate customer experience.” Jimmy Kimmel’s contract with ABC has been renewed by ABC for another year. Gene Simmons got horny and flirty on air while talking to a TV news anchor. Imagine taking a DNA test to find out about your ethnic background — and instead, you inherit a lawsuit. Surprise heirs are showing up because they took a DNA test and are demanding inheritance from deceased estates. Planet Earth is basically surrounded by flying garbage. For that reason, we humans may never travel into outer space.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For #TrueCrimeTuesday, the NY Post’s wild exclusive takes center stage: a nepo-baby accused of killing his girlfriend and immediately calling Dad to lawyer up. The hour wraps with another jaw-dropper, the kayaker who faked his own death to escape his marriage, only to resurface, get caught, and now… walk free.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Australia’s social media ban for kids, Meta acquiring Limitless, and Rich’s massive list of shopping tips and tricks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins Wake Up Call to talk about the ‘Trump Accounts’ for kids and pitting Uber and Lift against each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with 5-time Emmy Award Winning Stand-Up Comedian and former NBC Weathercaster Fritz Coleman about his new one man show “Unassisted Living” happening at the Wilshire Ebell on January 15th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is remembering Pearl Harbor, LA and the Olympics and of course the law makers, the lawbreakers, and the time their ought to be a law INCLUDING a shooting near the La Brea Tarpits, and burglars targeting recycling centers. All that and more on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Someone is predicting the housing market may crash in the near future, where are you buying your dream home? PLUS Gen Z is renting everything including clothes and dishes and it's saving them money. AND we're getting political covering no tax on tip. Just the tip...It's all on KFIAM-640!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's No Business Like Show Business and we are covering the Netflix and Warner Bros Deal, Stranger Things in Theaters, and other streaming service news. PLUS there has been an allowance increase with the kids these days. AND the new millennial dating crisis as we cross with Dr. Wendy Walsh on KFIAM-640.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In March 5, 1931, Blanche March and her husband, George, opened the doors of El Coyote Mexican Cafe for the very first time. This ancient Mexican restaurant on Beverly Blvd. is one of the best big-group spots in town, and when you add in all the lights, garland, and Christmas trees they put up, you’ve got your holiday meal. PLUS the food is PHENOMENAL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastathon has raised over 1.1 million dollars and over 92 lbs of pasta and sauce. Angel Martinez is breaking down how YOU can still help. It's not over yet. You can still donate through Wendy's and Smart and Final through tomorrow. There will also be giving machines through December. Take a listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beloved personality Melinda Lee has passed away. She went from KNX to KFI and back to KNX, and she left a legacy of sweetness and gems. Neil pays his respect to the original food reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Halle Berry accused Gov. Newsom of not being pro woman, and the governor has responded. At LAX, he told a reporter he’d "connected with [Berry’s] manager” and the two of them would “reconcile.” The bill he vetoed was California Assembly Bill 432, the Menopause Care Equity Act, aimed to expand insurance coverage for menopause-related treatments. Netflix is purchasing Warner Bros Discovery and HBO, in a deal worth $82.7 billion. Is this media consolidation a good or bad thing? Will it mean less choice, lower quality and higher cost for us consumers? Will it impact Hollywood’s workforce? LA rent prices are now going down! Is it an issue of supply and demand? Or is it because 2 million illegal immigrants have been deported or left voluntarily in the past 300 days?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In LA, rent prices have fallen 5% on average since the peak in 2022 during the Covid pandemic. Reports suggest rent prices will continue to decline. Rent control has been bad for housing in LA. Vacancies have hit a record high of around 7% for several months, following a surge in property developments. In tandem with falling rent prices, reports suggest around 7,000 children are missing from the LA school system, likely related to the deportation of illegal immigrants. And with attendance in public schools dropping, classes are getting smaller, which means specialized attention and a better quality of education. In 1980, the average Southern California salary was $20,000 annually, and the average house cost was $60,000. Back then, people were able to save up the downpayment for a home. Now, the average salary in Southern California is $60,000 while the average cost of a starter home is $869,000, with 20% down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive traffic jam on the 5 that’s been going on since the middle of the day has finally been cleared after hours of traffic crawling at a snail’s pace. The E-bike is the Cabbage Patch doll of the festive season in 2025 — everyone wants one under the Christmas tree. However, city councils and many parents hate them! Lou talks about souping up his son’s second-hand E-bike. It was a bonding experience in the garage. Moving on to the impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, they’ve chosen the date — it’s 6/13/2026.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 HoneyBaked’s new prime rib, Fruity Pebbles is officially brining back a fan-favorite flavor from the 90’s, World Market’s new stocking stuffers, and Chefs best store bought flour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 550-pound bear that has made its home beneath the house of an Altadena family following the destruction of its habitat due to the January wildfires. The family is feeling unsafe as they hear the bear move around their crawlspace. Theater director Jesse Corti and Broadway actor Tim Farmer, who plays Scrooge, are in studio to talk about their production of A Christmas Carol, which premieres tomorrow night for 10 performances at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. Meanwhile, back in Altadena, following last January’s tragic Eaton wildfire in which thousands of people lost their homes, the first home has been built for a local resident, and it’s been given a certificate of occupancy. The house is a 2,100 square foot, three-bedroom home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors is advocating to build a gondola running from Union Station to Dodger Stadium. Meantime, bulldozers have moved into Marina Del Rey to tear down a homeless encampment. Following a five-year investigation by the FBI, the so-called DC pipe bomber has been arrested and identified as 30-year-old Viriginia man Brian Cole Jr. Warner Bros. Is in the midst of a major bidding war. If TV streamer Netflix succeeds in acquiring the entertainment giant, many film and TV creators and workers are up in arms, worried it will destroy the film theatrical space and eliminate distribution entirely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Mark Thompson’s birthday the day after Christmas, and he hates that people never remember. But what is Jesus’s birthday, star sign, and season of birth? There’s a number of theories, let’s discuss. There’s pushback against Secretary of Transport Sean Duffy’s request that people have some decorum and dress nicely while flying. Now, everyone’s coming to the airport in slippers and pajamas. Mark plays the talkbacks from our KFI listeners, with many loving on the baritone king crooning across our airwaves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Saltzman joins for Tech Talk, bringing the latest updates from the gadget world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small Biz Shout Out featuring Franklin Haynes Marionettes—a puppet company keeping a rare and beautiful art form alive for over 30 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy takes us on a Southern California Sleigh Ride where she highlights different fun events and activities you can do with your friends and family this holiday season. This week, Amy takes us to Knotts Merry Farm in Buena Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Merrill kicks off the show with KFI’s Mark Rahner, joking about AI coming for everyone’s job—while warning that the younger generation may be the ones who feel it most. Chris also celebrates the massive success of KFI’s 15th Annual PastaThon and revisits the emotional, long-awaited return of KFI legend The Foosh at last night’s broadcast.Then the conversation turns to the now-viral Waymo clip: an autonomous car casually turning left through an active police standoff. Chris questions what “accountability” even means when there’s no human behind the wheel, and breaks down the difference between programming, thinking, logic… and the absence of common sense. Plus: a quick roast of AI’s obsession with em dashes.Chris then shifts to a disturbing local story—an LA family suing the school district after an alleged “kissing club” incident involving their 8-year-old daughter—and dives into the broader culture of silence that enables abuse. The hour closes with a tribute to K-9 officer Spike, who was tragically killed in the line of duty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris dives headfirst into the accelerating AI revolution—comparing today’s transformation to the Industrial Revolution, where massive job loss eventually gave way to massive reskilling. But this time, the speed is unlike anything we’ve seen before. New reporting shows the job market is shifting toward AI skills faster than universities can keep up. Traditional computer-science programs are shrinking while AI majors explode nationwide, as students gamble their entire futures on the only tech field still growing. Then: the home robot era just got real. Chris breaks down “Memo,” a new household robot that can make espresso, clear plates, and even load your dishwasher, trained by a high-tech “Skill Capture Glove.” It’s impressive, but it also raises major questions about cost, access, and what happens once robots take over chores. Finally: digital-only influencers are landing huge brand deals with fully scripted personalities and fictional backstories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris opens the hour with heartbreaking news: former Lakers great Elden Campbell has died at 57, and Full House star Dave Coulier is facing a new cancer battle just months after beating stage-3 lymphoma. Then — a brighter moment — the triumphant return of Foosh at last night’s event. From there, the conversation shifts to a stunning new survey: 84% of American teens say the news media is biased, boring, fake, or flat-out confusing, with fewer than one in three trusting journalists to fact-check or dig for truth. Chris breaks down what this generational media distrust means for the future. Next: the Trump administration’s “no tax on tips” plan has turned into a regulatory circus. The IRS is now forced to decide what counts as a tip… and what counts as pornography. Sex workers, creators, and tax experts warn the vague rule opens the door to discrimination and wildly subjective audits. Finally, a health warning: Norovirus cases are exploding early, doubling nationwide and already hitting winter-surge levels. Chris covers what to watch for — and why this year’s outbreak could be especially rough for kids and older adults.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 tattoo ink moving through the body, killing immune cells and weakening vaccine response, and men with ‘beer bellies’ may face serious heart damage even if they aren’t overweight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with Major Andrew Donlin of the United States Space Force about the 3rd Annual Guardian Arena Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Samsung’s NEW tri-folding phone, a free website to see if your home is part of a botnet, and the best places to go for online shopping promo codes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastathon supremacy – in today’s economy! Have you done your holiday shopping yet? Can AI help you pick out the perfect festive season gift for your loved ones? Black Friday sales have reportedly gone up 4-11% from last year, although some outlets suggest people planned to spend less this year. Are the haves carrying the have-nots? Merrill also discusses credit card hacks and people using buy now, pay later to purchase burritos. Have you heard of credit card churning? It’s when people open and close credit cards in quick succession to enjoy the perks like airline miles and cashback incentives, then close the card before they must pay the annual fee. This practice can earn up to thousands of dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court heard arguments as to whether internet companies are complicit in billions of dollars in losses due to people illegally downloading content they’re not paying for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about how to find trustworthy charities and being responsible while deciding to be charitable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy kicks off the show recapping his Thanksgiving feast and the absolute madness of holiday travel, including getting mistaken for Rich DeMuro at the Hollywood Christmas Parade. He breaks down record-setting travel delays amid the shutdown and explains how airlines are reinventing first class for the post-pandemic traveler. Steve Hartman joins with a big update on Justin Herbert’s hand injury and what it means for the Chargers. Then Andy shifts to a startling study: famous people, especially musicians, may face a higher risk of dying young. And don’t forget… KFI’s big Pastathon is tomorrow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy dives into the final stretch of Cyber Monday with a breakdown of the best last-minute deals still worth grabbing. Then he shifts to the holiday blues, why they hit harder than people admit, from money stress to family chaos. Andy explores the mysterious, fortress-like facility where “the internet” (well… the servers) really live and gives bad news for solo EV drivers now facing new carpool penalties in SoCal. He covers the incoming California storm dominating every small-talk conversation, confesses to stealing his parents’ liquor as a kid, explains the upcoming fines for non–Real ID travelers, and breaks down Costco’s surprising surge in memberships after expanding store hours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy kicks off the hour with the wild story of a 500-pound bear who decided to move into an Altadena home like it pays rent. Then Andy rewinds the clock to the pre-AI internet, before the “slop era,” deepfakes, and unverified nonsense that now floods your feed. At 9:35, it’s chaos in Queens: a McDonald’s in Flushing has officially hired a McBouncer after 2,000 local students turned the restaurant into a daily brawl zone. Andy wraps with crosstalk with George Noory and a few KTLA highlights before signing off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Wendy is talking to the director of the Kinsey Institute, Dr. Justin Garcia, about relationships today and his new book, The Intimate Animal The Science of Sex, Fidelity, and Why We Live and Die for Love, available for pre-order now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francesco is the Designer and Owner of Florence Osteria and DaMichelea.  They will be opening an Italian, a French and a Japanese restaurant in February in Hotel Figueroa. Take a listen!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born and Braised in Boyle Heights; Guisado's continues a tradition of serving the best tacos in Los Angeles featuring a menu completely focused around homestyle Mexican braises on fresh handmade corn tortillas.  They're celebrating 15 years. Take a listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's colder outside and these drinks will make you insides nice and warm. Neil has the perfect tips. Take a listenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s shock National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C., the two servicemen were on patrol and shot by an Afghan national who had been granted U.S. asylum. Trump said he is ramping up oversite of all Aghan nationals and will be sending more National Guard troops to the capitol. If you live in Ventura, apparently the tap water there is not safe for human consumption or washing, with gasoline detected in the water supply. But according to one listener, the gasoline-water situation was a false alarm due to a false reading of the Ventura water supply. These are the questions asked by family that people are hoping to avoid during Thanksgiving: Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend? When are you gonna lose those holiday pounds? How are your finances? Why don’t you come to visit more? Why don’t you use an online dating site? How’s your transition going?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are adult IQs falling? The whole world is getting dumber, and scientists aren’t quite sure why that is, but it may have something to do with the Flynn Effect. The only area in which intelligence has increased is spatial awareness, which is utilized for playing video games. Many people blame tech, modern communication, fear baiting from online dummies, and environmental factors such as microplastics. So, a lot of our dumbing down is down to information overload. And no, it’s not a Liberal vs. Conservative issue. Is your kid stressed out and also getting dumber? Diagnoses of ADHD, autism, anxiety and depression are skyrocketing. What garbage sides are we wanting to ban from the Thanksgiving table this year? According to surveys, it’s green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes. Merrill believes it’s not a sauce if you can slice it and eat it with a fork.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.