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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.

There’s a big snowstorm presently pummeling Michigan this Thanksgiving. What’s everyone streaming over the turkey-day break? Warner Bros. Discovery is moving forward with its potential sale, looking for potential bids from buyers including Paramount, Comcast and Netflix. Eminem is involved in a trademark war – with two Real Housewives of Potomac. According to the trademark infringement lawsuit, former Housewife star Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant have a podcast called “The Reasonably Shady Podcast.” It’s the night before Thanksgiving, hence it’s Drinksgiving, also known as Blackout Wednesday. Liquor sales tonight may spike as much as 150% over normal Wednesday sales. Be careful of drunk drivers when on the roads tonight. Bianca Adler, a 17-year-old explorer who attempted to climb Mt. Everest with her dad, talked about traversing back down the mountain while carrying bags of trash and her own poop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you just can’t bring yourself to cook Thanksgiving dinner or don’t want to hang out with family, there’s a place you can go and get a wonderful Thanksgiving meal…. The Tally Rand in Burbank.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. For the first California Sleigh Ride this year, Amy takes us to the most magical place on Earth and speaks with Disney Ambassador Jada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump pardoned two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving. He considered naming them Chuck and Nancy. The holiday travel season has begun, with lots of people currently trying to get to their destination ahead of the holiday weekend. An attorney representing Pacific Palisades wildfire victims has requested more information regarding the Lachman Fire, which ignited into the Palisades fire a week later in early January 2025. The body of Celeste Rivas Hernandez wasn’t frozen or decapitated when found in singer d4vd’s car, per the LAPD.  White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s brother’s ex has been taken into ICE detention. The California governor’s race has shifted, with businessman Stephen J. Cloobeck dropping out of the race and throwing his support behind Eric Swalwell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democrats in the Senate were trolling the president when they released the clip telling military personnel they shouldn’t follow illegal orders. Trump has now said their seditious behavior is punishable by death, and now the senators are receiving death threats from the public. Is it illegal for military personnel to fire on someone who is perceived to be an enemy of the United States? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIP, Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican musician has died at the age of 81. When it comes to movie star ratings, Merrill firmly believes five stars is one star too many. Horror comedies are incredibly hard to do well, and Merrill loves campy horror! Music producer Benny Blanco’s mother Sandra Levin was the victim of a home invasion in Studio City, in which she hid in her bathroom as her multimillion-dollar home was broken into. Levin is the mother-in-law of Selena Gomez. When it comes to sleep patterns, we’ve got early birds, night owls or normies. Sleep preference is almost entirely genetically predetermined. It’s evolutionary. Gen Z just loves to rename things that have been around since the beginning of forever. The latest? Micro joy, which is actually just a new name for the small moments of happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about President Trump signing an executive order on artificial intelligence and… where’s YOUR X account from?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard about Black Friday return policies, nostalgia buying, and a possible bear market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy chats to KTLA’s Samanatha Cortese about the ongoing investigation into the mysterious murder of young Los Angeles girl Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Andy has to wear makeup for his day job as a KTLA news anchor, and sometimes he forgets he’s still wearing it when he hits the streets. Andy and the crew chat about eating Porto’s Bakery & Cafe Potato Balls for Thanksgiving. Andy chats live in studio with Ronit Halmos, who runs an Instagram account called @roniteatsssss, a funny food account about eating out in LA that’s more of a parody on local food influencers and bloggers than it is a restaurant review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alton Brown has a new YouTube show! Also, Andy gets a headache from red wine. You know why? Because he’s getting old. And weak. And wishes he was cool. What do people like most and least about the Thanksgiving meal? The answer is stuffing. Also, what’s brown Friday? It’s the day after Thanksgiving, when your kitchen drain is clogged with all the foods like oil, drippings, stuffing and potato skin from the meal the day before. One caller is also a lover of Porto’s and gives her recommendations for the restaurant’s other delicious balls, while another listener gives her best Greek restaurant recommendation in LA. What’s a cousin walk? It’s when, at a family gathering, certain family members go on a walk before dinner to smoke some weed. Is your Thanksgiving turkey on the dry side? There’s a reason for that. Allow Andy to explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a scandal brewing at Campbell’s Soup HQ! A VP at the company was caught on a secret recording spewing racist rhetoric in a rant that reeked of classism as he hated on “poor” people who buy the soup. Meanwhile, over in the San Fernando Valley, a couple who just bought their home there, were ransacked by a group of thieving miscreants. Andy chats in studio with comedian Gary Cannon about his career as a warmup comic for talk-show hosts and big TV shows. Also, what would happen if a human fell into a black hole? Let’s find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pour one out for Spike, the LAPD K9 police officer who was shot and killed last night while in pursuit of a suspect in Burbank. The suspect was subsequently killed by responding police officers. According to the LA Times, LAFD records show there was no sign of firefighters having extinguished the Lachman fire in the Pacific Palisades before it reignited into the Palisades fire in January 2025. The first home, an ADU, has officially been rebuilt following the LA wildfires, replacing a garage that had previously stood in its place. Andy chats to Chris Anderson, co-owner (with his father) of Chez Jay restaurant, which has survived and thrived in Santa Monica for 66 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy can't believe how good-looking radio people can be – better-looking than TV people! And he would know, because he’s also on TV! What's a cousin walk? It’s when young adult family members take a stroll around the neighborhood in which they use the time to smoke weed prior to the big family meal. A study found people who consume high-potency cannabis drank 27% less alcohol. Zillow is out with its home price forecast for 2026 for more than 400 housing markets. It’s the 30th anniversary special of “Everybody Loves Raymond”! It airs on Monday, November 24 on CBS at 8 p.m. Five former Starbucks employees in LA’s Mid-Wilshire neighborhood have opened their own coffee shop, Dura Coffee – just blocks from the old Starbucks location where they used to work together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Amy talking with the twin sister founders of Elf on a Shelf Chanda Bell & Christa Pitts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with David Levinson about Big Sunday’s 14th annual Thanksgiving Stuffing Event happening Wednesday 11/26, one of the U.S. largest Thanksgiving volunteer events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Merrill is covering the damage from the SoCal rainstorms this week, bringing gifts to Thanksgiving, PLUS the lawmakers, the lawbreakers, and the times there ought to be a law including the killing of a police dog. It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.