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‘How to Money’ with Joel Larsgaard | Menendez Brothers Re-Sentencing Hearing
(April 17, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss panic pre-buying trending, companies offering price locks, and Chinese companies selling directly to American consumers. KFI reporter Michael Monks joins the show live from the Menendez brothers hearing. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ on KFI closes the show talking about Hollywood cranking out original movies but audiences are not showing up.
911 Logs from Eaton Fire | Costco Has a Secret
(April 17, 2025) 911 logs show more than a dozen calls from burning West Altadena before evacuations were ordered. Is Trump administration sending Americans to foreign prisons legal? How Costco gets you to shop ‘til you drop more money. Activists warn police commission about ICE access to LAPD data.
Handel on the News
(April 17, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Boasberg finds ‘probable cause exists’ to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating orders on deportation flights. Sen. Van Hollen denied visit with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador. Trump administration asks IRS to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status. Blackout in Puerto Rico leaves most of the island without power ahead of Easter weekend. Menendez brothers face key hearing in bid for freedom.
Perfect Pop Star For a Dumb Publicity Stunt | ‘Medical News’ with Dr. Jim Keany
(April 16, 2025) The perfect pop star for a dumb stunt, Katy Perry is exactly the kind of celebrity to go to space. Activists warn Police Commission about ICE access to LAPD data on immigrants. 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 full body MRI’s and whether they are doing more harm than good.
Newsom vs Trump Tariffs | Fake Service Dogs
(April 16, 2025) Newsom expected to announce California lawsuit against Trump’s tariffs today. Fake service dogs hurt the credibility of real service dogs and harms users. L.A. Sheriff’s Department spent $458MIL in overtime… here’s why. These pay phones let you say goodbye to someone ‘before it’s too late.’
Handel on the News
(April 16, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Judge in Abrego Garcia case says there is no evidence Trump administration is following her orders. Autism rates in US rose to 1 in every 31 children in 2022. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought thousands of dollars in stock right before Trump’s tariff pause sent markets soaring. Joe Biden accuses Trump of ‘taking a hatchet’ to Social Security. Nearly a third of LA’s fires last six years involved homeless people, new report shows.
‘Tech Tuesday’ with Mike Dobuski | Spring Break
(April 15,2025) ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against Meta. Have a great Spring Break, I’ll be right next door. LADWP argues it can’t be sued for lack of water to fight the Palisades Fire.
Harvard Funding Freeze | Early Earthquake Alert System
(April 15,2025) Harvard has been hit with $2.2BIL funding freeze after rejecting Trump administration’s demands. This company’s surveillance tech makes tracking immigrants easier. California early warning system let many know about 5.2 earthquake.
Handel on the News
(April 15,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. El Salvador’s president says he won’t return mistakenly deported man to U.S. US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say. Israel has taken over about a third of the Gaza Strip. Honda to make 90% of US sales locally by relocating Mexico, Canada production, Nikkei reports. Starbucks’ 2025 dress code requires baristas to wear certain colors.
Trump Wants to Reshape U.S. Elections | Grandparents Reaching Their Limit
(April 14, 2025) President Donald Trump signed an executive order commanding wide-ranging changes to how U.S. elections are conducted. Amazon wants to keep prices low. One sellers tariff woes show why it’s hard. Grandparents are reaching their limit. Hollywood is cranking out original movies but audiences aren’t showing up.