The Bill Handel Show

The Bill Handel Show Hour 1 (10/16) - Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News.

3 children and a teacher were killed in Oregon elementary school shooting.

Wildfire in Malibu explodes to 200 acres, evacuations orders issued.

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia confirms she never passed bar exam after saying she's a lawyer.

KFC to ditch Pepsi for Coke in thousands of restaurants.

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The Bill Handel Show Hour 2 (10/16) - New poll finds that L.A. voters worry about outside influence in midterm elections.

California EV owners beware - El Niño flooding brings risk of serious battery fires.

Inside Gavin Newsom's taxpayer-funded team that never stops posting.

The great Louvre robber was just the start. It's been the year of the heist.

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The Bill Handel Show Hour 3 (10/16) - It is Foodie Friday with Bill and Neil. This weeks Foodie Friday features: McDonald's 'boo-buckets' are back, with a new twist, new peanut butter claims it won't trigger your allergies and a Pringles-lovers dream urn.

They mystery of the disappearing plane barf bag.

The best sex advice might also be the hardest to follow.

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The Bill Handel Show Hour 1 (10/15) - Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News.

Surging gas prices pushed CPI inflation to 3.7% in September... the Fed is watching.

Eight states sue Open AI over ChatGPT's alleged harms to users.

Trump's new press secretary faces scrutiny over claims to be a lawyer.

Trump says government officials who leak to the media 'should be shot'.

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The Bill Handel Show Hour 2 (10/15) - Midterm anxiety mounts for GOP as Democrats try to expand battleground.

Justice department threatens legal action against California over alleged noncitizen voters.

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia didn't pass the bar exam.

Plus, can asking for a donation at checkout backfire? Yes it can. Find out how.

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The Bill Handel Show Hour 3 (10/15) - 6 things longevity experts wish people would stop saying.

There's a hidden world behind Istanbul's grand Bazaar that hasn't changed in centuries.

Hardware stores have a secret weapon for wooing customers.

How to give your kids money for a house without things getting weird.

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The Bill Handel Show Hour 1 (10/14) - Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News.

Bass and Raman trade blows over police chief in final debate of LA mayor's race.

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports.

City Council Speaker and Mamdani agree on horse-drawn carriage ban.

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The Bill Handel Show Hour 2 (10/14) - Bass and Raman trade blows over police chief in final debate of LA mayor's race.

California used to play the world. Now production companies flee to other locations to film.

Iconic L.A. deli's utility bill exposes ugly affordability crisis in California.

Plus, worlds more habitable than Earth? They're out there.

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The Bill Handel Show Hour 3 (10/14) - Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of even more thrilling rides.

Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer for Dignity St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins the show. He talks with Bill about Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis - did he smoke? What are the causes? Plus, AI is now writing initial prescriptions without seeing a doctor.

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The Bill Handel Show Hour 1 (10/13) - Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News.

Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row.

LA makes it a crime for cannabis and tobacco retailers to sell nitrous oxide.

U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikes.

Record-breaking hurricane activity in Pacific Ocean is battering the California coast.

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The Bill Handel Show Hour 2 (10/13) - New White Press Secretary announces they've asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign.

President Trump picks fight with GOP Senators over Russia diesel deal.

American fire departments is facing a shortage on people and AI might be the answer.

A new type of mortgage is reviving long abandoned neighborhoods.

As Houthis strike Riyadh, Saudi Arabia confronts the cost of the U.S. war.

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The Bill Handel Show Hour 3 (10/13) - KTLA 5 Tech Reporter Rich Demuro joins the show for 'Tech Tuesday' to talk about free TV with a $15 antenna, Apple's big smart home push, smart phone prices are squeezing shoppers and Rich's hands-on Googlebook experience.

Americans aren't spending their retirement savings.

Plus, the "youth" embraces the messy truth of dating after 50.

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Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump declares "Energy Ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine. Zelenskyy is waiting for details.

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The US last held a public execution in the 1930's. The Pentagon wants to change that.
Police lawsuits have cost Los Angeles billions of dollars since 2019.
Premium California wines selling for as little as $10 due to industry surplus.
"A Living Hell" How Los Angeles got taken over by mosquitos

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Newsome mulls sparing lives of all 563 prisoners on death row.
How election deniers are using public records to sow doubt in California.
Why award shows are living network TV for streaming.
American Airlines is the worst for bumping passengers. Now it says it will stop.

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It's the Bill Handel Show... Here's Neil Saavedra! It's Foodie Friday! Be on the lookout for new Ramen & Kraft's new Mac & Cheese Ramen Noodles. We learn what Amazon knows about the Morning Crew in the "About You" section of the Amazon app. 

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Neil Saavedra stretches his legs on the last show until Bill is back from vacation. What is the key to living past 100? Personal AI agents might just give away the farm. If you're sitting next to someone on a plane, just pray they don't take a zoom call (or watch pornography). In more aviation news, rogue pilots are becoming a new threat to passengers. 

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Neil Saavedra fills in for Handel as we break down the top stories of the day. President Trump says the U.S. will not be attacking Iran before the midterm election. The USS Lincoln has finally returned to San Diego after more than 10 months at sea. Controversy surrounds a man in New York shot by ICE. NASA-SpaceX Crew of Flight 12 has landed after a 237 day stint on the International Space Station.

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It's the Bill Handel Show with guest host Neil Saavedra. Today, Neil talks with Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez from LA's 7th district about issues within the city council and the upcoming mayoral election. Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek writes in a new book about how the company is constantly losing money on their annual pass holders. The Buss family is in dispute over the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. 

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Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill Handel and starts the show talking about Prop. 40 and wheather or not to implement a new billionaire tax in California. A woman in Florida attempted to sue the Hershey company for false advertising regarding their Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins. The rain is a'comin' to Southern California as remnants of Hurricane Rachel hit land. Home builders are being asked to design side-of-the-house cubbies for grocery deliveries, or as Neil calls them, "Costco Doors."

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Neil Saavedra continues his run filling in for Bill Handel, covering today's top stories. Trump says he won't let Iran attack Southern California. Jeanie Buss' siblings file an opposition of her attempt to block the sale of the Lakers. The Flight Attendant's Union flag concerns with the proposed arch in Washington D.C. regarding restricted airspace. The University of Arizona suspends Greek life activities as more reports of misconduct surface. 

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Neil Saavedra continues to sit in for Bill and talks to friend of the show Dr. Jim Keany about recent plague outbreaks in Russia and what that could mean for the world. Then, Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass calls in to talk about recent claims from opponent Nithya Raman calling the mayor a "Fascist liar." 

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Neil Saavedra sits in for Bill to talk about the "Super EL Niño" hitting the west coast. Studies show  more young people are leaving LA. It's getting more difficult to maintain your gas as prices on water continue to rise. Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery have officially merged into Skydance. Today we say so long to our longtime technical producer Steven Kono as he moves on to his next adventure. 

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Neil Saavedra continues to fill in for Bill Handel! Today's top stories: El Niño continues to move down the California coast. Arcadia parents with 21 children have been charged with child abuse conspiracy. North Korea criticizes US support for Taiwan. Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks as Palestinians live in devastated Gaza.

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(October 06, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill while he is in Africa on a safari vacation. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about AMAZON PRIME DAY DEALS, holiday travel, and the battle of the AI agents. Millennials are getting honest about things they grew up with that they are glad younger generations are rejecting. A prediction market about the past? Why not.

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(October 06, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill while he is in Africa on a safari vacation. President Trump draws backlash after joking Iran could 'take out' LA or San Diego in a speech he made in Nebraska. Jim Bakker, disgraced televangelist dies at 86. California officially legalizes balcony solar, opening the market to the new technology. As of Oct 1, there are new rules for buying a car in California.

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(October 06, 2026)

Amy King joins Neil Saavedra for Handel on the News while Bill is in Africa on a safari vacation. President Trump draws backlash after joking Iran could 'take out' LA or San Diego in a speech he made in Nebraska. Students vandalize Cornell building over handling of gang-rape allegations. Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan to die by US Army firing squad.

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(October 05, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill while he is in Africa on a safari vacation. L.A. now has more driverless cars, involved in crashes. A look at the data. Should California hotels be sued for using fragrances in their lobbies? The tourism industry is slowly waking up to solo travelers needs. Can Mr. Beast and James Patterson persuade young people to read.

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(October 05, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill while he is in Africa on a safari vacation. The mighty American consumer is crashing through inflation and driving growth. How everything became gambling. Provocative, sexually suggestive ad by Hilton campaign condemned by political allies on the right. Why Americans stopped throwing dinner parties

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(October 05, 2026)

Amy King joins Neil Saavedra for Handel on the News while Bill is in Africa on a safari vacation. US military removes bombers from U.K air base following security incident. Multiple security failures allowed FlyDubai pilot into cockpit. Doctors, insurers sue Newsom over health insurance premium increases.

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Happy Friday from Neil and the Crew to you! Neil is filling in for Bill as we lunch into Foodie Friday! Which butter are you using in the kitchen? Then, Neil gets into the wonderful world of Credit Scores. Making things yourself can feel awesome, especially if it goes against HOA guidelines. 

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It's Friday with Neil Saavedra & the morning crew! The unemployment numbers are in and they don't look good. Los Angeles has implemented the highest sales taxes in the country. Dr. Jim Keany joins the show to talk about the two failed lethal injections in the case of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike. 

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Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill and discusses new details about the attempted Flydubai hijacking. The Culver City Bus is on hiatus after a driver was shot by a passenger in an altercation. El Niño has given us the first hurricane-free September in decades. 

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Cigarettes are having a cultural comeback.. So how bad is the occasional smoke? How Airbnb is fighting for its place on California's coast. Lower mileage standards, higher pump costs: What President Trump's auto move means for California. Will AI make your brain lazy? Here's what new research shows. 

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President Trump looms large in Becerra-Hilton governor debate. Christa Pike still alive, snoring' after 2 lethal injections as Tennessee governor halts all executions. US workers spend nearly $7,000 per year to show up at the office. New laws tweak California's mental health court. 

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Gov. Newsom signs bill to end child marriage in California. LA asks 2028 Olympics organizers to buy insurance in case disaster cancels the games. 4 rescued, 1 missing after medivac helicopter crashes off Catalina Island. 

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GLP-1s are rewriting the story of weight loss and mental health. OpenAI scraps release on new AI model over safety concerns. 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 speaks on scientists growing human cerebral cortex inside mice, nicotine becoming a wellness supplement, and big pharma going psychedelic

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The gap between the rich and the very, very rich is getting wider. Trump, tech bosses sign voluntary pact pledging 'robust' AI safeguards. McDonalds is pushing to have AI price your Big Mac. Florida legislature has labeled 90 groups as terrorist organizations. 

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Dubai-Tel Aviv flight lands in Saudi Arabia after pilots brawl in cockpit, triggering hijacking alert. After two decades, US leaves Iraq. Venomous African viper in SoCal neighborhood was AI-generated.

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(September 29, 2026)

Amy King joins Neil Saavedra for Handel on the News while Bill is in Africa on a safari vacation.

Pentagon breach exposed sensitive data on nearly 3 million people. Justice Alito won’t participate in Supreme Court on climate change. UK releases suspects in terror plot at base hosting US forces.

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