The Bill Handel Show

(September 18, 2026)

New Los Angeles fraud cases allege bribery and theft at homelessness agency. Is Orange County running out of cash for their cops? Anthropic says its chatbot Claude is taking over the work of building its own successor. The three dreaded words no one wants to hear… What for dinner?

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(September 18, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Los Angeles woman charged with murder over bus crash that preceded deadly helicopter crash. Hudge says President Trump’s board cannot demolish Kennedy Center without warning. U.S strike on Iranian school may have been war crime, U.S. report says. Russia and China veto U.S resolution to renew U.N monitoring of Iran nuclear program.

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(September 17, 2026)

Amazon’s next move could reshape how America shops… again. The volatile finances of airline pilots, America’s unpredictable millionaires. More than 100,000 people in Japan are now aged 100 or older. College athletes used to live in dorms, now they’re buying million-dollar homes.

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(September 17, 2026)

Global economy is running out of wiggle room. LAUSD faces tough choices: Which schools to close, update or rebuild as enrollment dives. The online predator next door: Feds hunt down L.A. members of child sex abuse network.

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(September 17, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. What Kevin Warsh said about the Fed’s first rate hike since 2023. House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote. Federal judge limits immigration arrests without warrant in Southern California.

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(September 16, 2026)

People want dogs taken away from skid row homeless… the city says its complicated. The theme park at the heart of France’s culture war. . 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 the trending Wolverine peptide stack, Celine Dion returning to the stage despite her chronic Stiff Person Syndrome, and how night time light exposure impacts your health.

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(September 16, 2026)

American businesses have no idea how to set prices right now. Newsom signs standards for homes damaged by wildfire smoke. Gulf Arab states explore new options as U.S bases fail to deter Iran. The surprising new way to find friends and true love? Your Costco card.

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(September 16, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. 3 dead after news helicopter reporting for NBC L.A crashes while covering fatal bus collision. Iran war cost hits $38BIL. Nick Reiner won’t get death penalty if he’s convicted of killing parents Rob and Michele.

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(September 15, 2026)

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about warnings that AI could end humanity. Why scandals don’t bring down politicians anymore. College athletes used to live in dorms… now they’re buying million-dollar homes.

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(September 15, 2026)

EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Bessent says the U.S. can grow its way out of the debt crunch… what would it take? Some activists want dogs taken away from skid row homeless… the city says its complicated.

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(September 15, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court blocks sweeping mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections. Newscum says he won’t run for president if Harris does. EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

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(September 14, 2026)

Europe unites to pressure Israel, breaking with U.S. Why are Americans so tired? CDC report highlights who is feeling it most. Overwhelmed Los Angeles parents are hiring house managers to tame chaos. Hollywood fears an AI future… China is already living it.

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(September 14, 2026)

Yemen’s Houthis seize more key islands in the Red Sea, tighten grip on shipping routes. AI could possibly end humanity… how are humans supposed to process that? Groceries, gas, and rent: Why it’s so expensive to live in Los Angeles. A growing number of restaurants are moving to ban phones… here’s why it’s a good thing.

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(September 14, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Oil rises after Saudi Arabia shut down pipeline that bypasses Hormuz. President Trump $5K dividend checks to Americans will ‘happen 100%.’ Dem rep urges Johnson: ‘Bring us back to Congress’ to discuss AI. Amazon halts operations with 21 Air after Miami cargo plane crash.

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(September 11, 2026)

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra starts the hour talking about America’s infatuation with pumpkin spice, Trader Joe’s new Fall bakery item, and good trans fats.

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(September 11, 2026)

Takeaways from the GOP midterm convention. Remembering 9/11: 25 years of transformation and resolve. September 11th shaped their lived, but they don’t remember it. Hollywood fears an AI future, China is already living it.

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(September 11, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Federal bulletin issued ahead of 9/11 anniversary warns foreign terrorist groups continue to encourage attacks. Houthis seize key Yemeni port of Mocha in drive to take control of Red Sea coast. New police arrests, firings for Flock misuse after our investigation.

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(September 10, 2026)

As $1BIL Luces Museum is set to open, contractor sued over unpaid bills. Swiping makes it easy to pay and forget how much you’re spending. Every time you drive, your car has a chance to get famous.

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(September 10, 2026)

Political world erupts as AI researchers warn ‘extinction’ threat. Pensions were on the brink of extinction… now companies are bringing them back. Los Angeles’s homeless authority is put on notice it will have to compete to save itself.

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(September 10, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump promises Americans $5,000 each if Republicans win the midterms. Data shows amazon jet’s key braking systems did not deploy during deadly Miami crash. Why there will be a new moment of silence at this year’s Ground Zero ceremony.

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(September 09, 2026)

Americans without college degrees are having one of the best job markets in years, It’s getting harder to return a purchase and customers are getting upset. 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 SoCal’s humidity can make you sick, GLP-1 prescriptions for kids up more than 30,000%, and an estrogen patch shortage is driving women crazy.

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(September 09, 2026)

Steve Hilton has a novel idea… get rid of the DMV. Los Angeles freeways, roads to be closed for ‘general traffic’ for 2028 Olympics. President Trump is trying to terminate EVs in California. Thanks to dash cams, every time you drive your car is a chance to get famous these days.

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(September 09, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. La Habra shelter in place order lifted after orange plume hovers above city hall neighborhood. L.A.’s record-level humidity can make you sick. Massive sinkhole at Nicolas Cage’s mansion prompts local emergency.

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(September 08, 2026)

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Apple’s BIG Apple event where the foldable iPhone is expected to be announced and whether your smart TV is listening to you. EU warns of a chilling new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youth seeks violent thrills. As CA debated sharing driver data, DHS subpoenaed trucker records.

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(September 08, 2026)

Canada imposes new tariffs on U.S. goods, as trade war intensifies. California wants to list Jewish as an ethnicity… Jews are divided over the idea.

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(September 08, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Canada retaliates on tariffs. Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami. Iran increases gasoline price for its heaviest consumers as economy struggles.

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(September 07, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills-in for Bill Handel this Labor Day Monday. Candy stealing, nose blowing and splash free urinals… the Ig Nobel Awards are back. Americans without college degrees are having one of the best job markets in years. The backlash against polyester has gone too far.

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(September 07, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills-in for Bill Handel this Labor Day Monday. Los Angeles hit by rare September rain and coastal flooding from Hurricane Marie. George Lucas’ $1BIL museum isn’t just for Star Wars fans. Neil talks with the CEO of Union Rescue Mission Mark Hood about going Over the Edge in an effort to fundraise for the Union Rescue Mission taking place at the Universal City Hilton September 25th.

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(September 07, 2026)

Amy King joins Neil Saavedra who is filling-In for Bill for Handel on the News. Iran claims strike on a U.S ship in the Strait of Hormuz but the U.S denies it. Deadly Iran wedding strike likely due to U.S. weapon missing a nearby target. Amazon cargo plane overruns Miami airport runway and strikes ‘multiple’ vehicles; 5 dead, 5 injured.

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(September 04, 2026)

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra starts the hour talking about the FDA updating guidance for ‘ready to eat’ produce, grilled foods in every state, and Wendy’s Frost Frights Kid’s Meal is BACK! President Trump wants to eliminate EVs in California… is that even possible? The ‘Gen Z Stare’ and the decline of saying things out loud.

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(September 04, 2026)

Mayor Bass is asked to testify before Congress about waste and fraud in Los Angeles’ response to homelessness. Lindsay Clancy attorney wants juror removed… can that be done? 70% of a new study showed young Americans are not proud of where the U.S is heading. Meet the travelers who vacation in the most treacherous places.

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(September 04, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Holdout juror throws the Clancy murder case into disarray. Two trapped workers rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal. Vice President Vance says Iran fight isn’t a ‘war’ as President Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears.

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(September 03, 2026)

These 30 occupations could see the fastest job decline in the next decade. The truth about American food safety.

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(September 03, 2026)

Gloria Steinem, feminist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine dies at 92. LAUSD adopts moratorium on student AI case, another big move to limit classroom computer use. 70% of a new study had young American’s feeling not proud of where the U.S. is heading as a nation.

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(September 03, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. NBA suspends Clippers Owner Ballmer, fines team $30MIL, Kawhi Leonard $700k in cap circumvention case. US judge blocks President Trump’s order to limit birthright citizenship. LAUSD adopts moratorium on student AI case, another big move to limit classroom computer use.

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(September 02, 2026)

Congress is finally talking about saving Social Security. 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

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(September 02, 2026)

Postal Service whistleblower warns of potential ‘catastrophic failures’ in new USPS system could ‘derail’ the November elections. Status of Iran’s nuclear program is unclear, UN watchdog says. Is $155,600 a working-class salary? More and more Americans say yes. There’s really only one way to stop students from cheating.

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(September 02, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US military carried out additional strikes on Iran. EU to hit back at Russia after drone attack as Germany probes new sabotage cases. Defendant pleads not guilty in Charlie Kirk capital murder case.

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(September 01, 2026)

Can President Trump really change Lake Ontario to Lake America? AI is watching your spending and setting your prices accordingly… lawmakers want to stop it. An aging population in China inspires a new industry: Adult children for hire. President Trump renews push for federal film tax credit.

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(September 01, 2026)

California lawmakers pass restrictions on hiring former immigration agents and ban electric shock gloves. Traffic deaths are on the rise. Why is the LAPD pulling over fewer drivers? ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks Anthropic being sued for allegedly pirating music to train their AI models. CDC director challenges Pennsylvania’s report of two Measles deaths.

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(September 01, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Two dead in Grand Canyon flood as search efforts continue. Supreme Court allows President Trump to move forward with White House ball room construction. Jury finds Duane Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.

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(August 31, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills-in for Bill this Monday morning. No, Iran is not winning: In Act IV of the war, it’s losing its leverage in Hormuz. Why it can take time and effort to find the right meds to help mental health. Facing protests, Newsom drops most of plan limiting utility wildfire liabilities. Newsom backs off from shameful gambit, and it’s a victory for California coast.  

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(August 31, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills-in for Bill this Monday morning. One dead and 15 may be missing at the Grand Canyon after flash flood. Far off the grid in the Antelope Valley. RVers make a mess and elude the homeless count. A hurricane could form near Southern California this week, seriously. Car sunroofs keep ‘spontaneously’ exploding and the problem is getting worse.

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(August 31, 2026)

Amy King joins Neil Saavedra, filling in for Bill, for Handel on the News. One dead, more than a dozen unaccounted for after Grand Canyon flash flood. US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks. Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding after river levels rise as death toll passes 900. Venezuela’s interim president says US energy deal will last 25 years.

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(August 28, 2026)

It’s FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra joins the show to talk about a sugar substitute that might increase the risk of having a stroke, Popeyes bringing back a killer deal, and the L.A Mall rethinking the food hall. Handel History: Iran- U.S relations & value of the dollar. 

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(August 28, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz. China resumes rescue work after assessing upstream lake conditions. In ultimate rage-bait news, President Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America; in the United States.

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(August 28, 2026)

In Long Beach ready for a floating nuclear power plant? The Trump administration wants billion-dollar business to qualify as small. Years later, billions over budget: California’s high-speed rail hasn’t laid a track. Young adults under 21 traded $5 billion on Kalshi this year, amid prediction market frenzy.

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(August 27, 2026)

Los Angeles area lawmakers urge President Trump to fund transit fixes for 2028 Summer Olympics. ‘Too Many Cases’: Mexico confronts U.S. over deaths of its citizens in ICE custody. U.S says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Senate and Federal Reserve. The 10am rule is back and fire experts are worried.

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(August 27, 2026)

Meta to pay up to $17.1 billion in landmark settlement over social media addiction claims. How will Meta’s new rule affect teens? Here are the changes. Judge allows Postal Service to restrict mail voting… for now. Is this the worst time to buy a house in California? Why timing really is everything.

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(August 27, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Catastrophic floods kill over 270 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing. FDA approves drug for pancreatic cancer in milestone for treatment of deadly disease. CIA chief made Moscow trip to warn Russia not to attack NATO. Testimony concludes in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial. Jury to hear closing arguments today.  

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(August 26, 2026)

Protected wild horses are going to slaughter. Brining your dog to work is a perk for some and annoying to others. 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 balance and equilibrium being a key metric to living longer. 

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(August 26, 2026)

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies of cancer at 80. Bill Gates says he’s worried AI will harm workers, kids and society. California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates. 

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(August 26, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies of cancer at 80. President Trump orders flags to be lowered for Dolly Parton. Canada issues retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. imports. Iran and Oman plan for temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US persists.

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(August 25, 2026)

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Amazon raising prices on devices because of AI, Oura defending itself against lawsuit challenging its sleep tracking, and Android getting a new feature designed to help motion sickness. Local group sues over Mamdani’s plan to open municipal grocery stores. Logging in was never supposed to be this difficult.

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(August 25, 2026)

Supreme Court allows Trump to pursue mail voting limits, for now. The decline of public pools. Big food winning the war for America’s diet. Baby boomers are smoking more weed… their neighbors are fuming.

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(August 25, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court allows Trump to pursue mail voting limits. U.S. Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain. USS Abraham Lincoln headed for port in Thailand after 250 days at sea. San Francisco 49ers owner arrested in Ohio on suspicion of engaging in prostitution.

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(August 24, 2026)

US-Canada talks devolve into trade war. Billionaire tax of not, California still dominates venture funding. UFO news coverage is increasing American’s belief in aliens, especially Gen Z. Mold is driving America’s homeowners crazy and they want builders to pay.

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(August 24, 2026)

‘Economic D-Day’ sanctions against Iran will be ‘single greatest financial offensive ever’ Bessent says. Fed up with high prices, California weighs penalties against hospitals and other entities. Secret White House bunker undercuts President Trump’s ballroom lawsuit. ‘Ghost Jobs’ ads are getting to bad that lawmakers want to ban them.

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(August 24, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. ‘Economic D-Day’ sanctions against Iran will be ‘single greatest financial offensive ever’ Bessent says. Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada. Jury duty scam prompts warning from LA County Superior Court.

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(August 21, 2026)

It’s FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra joins the show and speaks on Dot fruit salad, Duncan Hines dropping Peanuts-inspired baking collection, and 24hr dinners fading away. The show closes with Handel History: First ladies, Mary Toddy, Edith Wilson stories.

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(August 21, 2026)

How Los Angeles stopped being Hollywood’s leading star. What to know about this weekend’s Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington. I’m a psychiatrist… I’m hearing something new from young women. LinkedIn has accidentally become a dating site – despite its no-romances rule.

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(August 21, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran vows ‘devastating’ response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit. Dead of a mosquito bite: Los Angeles records West Nile fatality as California cases hit 5-year high. FBI raids Democrat Swalwell’s home in sexual-misconduct investigation.

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(August 06, 2026)

Big food is fighting to tempt taste buds in the era of weight-loss drugs. Gen Z-ers are ditching sex… they might be on to something. California packaging law could raise costs, producers say.

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(August 06, 2026)

U.S debt hits $40 trillion. Bass and Raman spar over policing and homelessness in first mayoral debate since June primary. Why do some states count and report election results faster than others? As Lake Mead shrinks, its body count rises.

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(August 06, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. U.S. debt hits $40 trillion. President Trump shows off his new helipad. Suspect in deadly Los Angeles fire pleads not guilty again after mistrial. Moderna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key test.

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(August 19, 2026)

The live shopping app where some people bid until they are broke. Humanoid robots could start patrolling the southern border. 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 the Lindsay Clancy trial, Harvard body parts theft, and a pill that mimic exercise.

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(August 19, 2026)

Iran’s latest warning to the U.S. signals the hardliners are just getting started. The fake Los Angeles mayor poll adds challenged facing the public opinion industry. Los Angeles City Council repeals homeless camping bans in Echo Park, Silver Lake and Hollywood. Your car may not be fuel efficient, but your tires have to be now.

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(August 19, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump says no Iran talks planned, claims Hormuz ‘new US territory.’ Government borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007. DOJ to send a record 1,000 monitors to midterm polling places. OpenAI introduces ‘ChatGPT for teens’ as AI safety concerns mount.

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(August 18, 2026)

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about ChatGPT launching for teens, California taking aim at addictive social media features, and AI companies buying and destroying old books. The jobless boom has arrived.

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(August 18, 2026)

60 days after signaling Iran deal, the war continues. As L.A burned, online gamblers bet on how much the fires would destroy. Disney sues FCC over ‘retaliatory campaign’ against ABC.

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(August 18, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. 60 days after signaling Iran deal, the war continues. Poll showing LA Mayor Karen Bass leading Nithya Raman by a wide margin was fake. Jeanie Buss opposes Lakers’ stake sale to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner. 14 charged in cocaine trafficking ring at two Penn State fraternities, AG says pledges packed drugs.

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(August 17, 2026)

USDA workers fear the worst as Trump administration threatens a reorganization. As AI ‘therapists’ dish out advice, California lawmakers try to set some limits. The world’s largest electric plane takes flight.  

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(August 17, 2026)

California planned a nuclear exit… now it’s reconsidering. For President Trump, secret flight was a stunning ruse… for Putin, ‘it’s a regular Tuesday.’

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(August 17, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea. Meta faces massive social media addiction trial tomorrow. FDA inspects Taylor Farms Mexico plant linked to outbreak. Hayden Panettiere dies at 36.

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(August 14, 2026)

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra opens the hour talking about Check-fil-A’s two new chicken sandwiches, Nothing Bunt Cake’s Fall menu, and Dominos giving away $5 rewards for ordering on their new redesigned app and website. The show closes with Handel on STRANGE History. 

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(August 14, 2026)

Lawmakers demand answers about USS Lincoln conditions as reports emerge of sailors attempting to jump overboard. Amid legal battle, LA couple’s surrogate gives birth in Texas to baby with heart defect. This year’s El Nino is huge and already changing the world. Effort to ban genetically modified animals died in California legislature… advocates blame politics.

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Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. White House accuses over 40 countries of helping China avoid US tariffs. New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln. LAX people mover is 99% done, but uncertainty mounts near deadline. Amid fire danger, Malibu declares emergency to clear homeless encampments.

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(August 13, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News.

Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary

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(August 13, 2026)

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down
LA county ADU construction hits record highas housing shortage persists
A fight over whose name the kids take was settled by a family Olympics
Europe has a new passport system

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(August 13, 2026)

Chatbots are doing the work of Congress with little oversite
Pilot partnering LAPD and LAAS finalized to combat animal cruelty on skid row
More and more wealthy Californians are seeking 'Golden Visa' residency outside the US
Europeans, Braved for 5th heatwave of 2026

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(August 12, 2026)

HHS & HUD Secretary rips Los Angeles homelessness agencies. Europe has a new passport system and it’s driving travelers crazy. 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 President Trump’s executive order changing the childhood vaccine schedule.

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(August 12, 2026)

435 arrests, $12MIL in OT: LAPD issues report on ICE protests. Will Paramount leave California? Executives say it’s on the table. Crowley scores hail Mary win over democratic socialist Hong. FAA hires 2,000+ gamers to be air traffic controllers.

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(August 12, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump says security threat spurred secret plane swap in Turkey. David Ellison floats Hollywood Exit as states threaten his Warner Bros. deal. In texts, Fauci discussed potential risks, benefits of COVID vaccine for pregnant women.  

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(August 11, 2026)

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about California deleting your information for free, families needing a secret code word again, and Claude is adding an invisible watermark to AI content. LAUSD budget crisis remains severe, fiscal experts say, as district works to calm fears. The rise of the unstoppable American tourist.

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(August 11, 2026)

Californians criticize the efforts to control the state’s coast. President Trump hid in catering truck to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat. Can democrats win if socialists take over their party? California moves early to regulate workplace neurotechnology.

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(August 11, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines. Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing. Jackie, arguably the world’s most famous bald eagle, dies after mysterious illness.

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(August 10, 2026)

Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan, saying no withdrawal until Hamas disarms. The ‘fraud squad’ at Cal Tech will catch you if you lie on your application. L.A has more than 20,000 vacant lots. They could help solve the city’s housing crisis.

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(August 10, 2026)

Iran thinks they have the upper hand. Using a gun to defend yourself? Right to kill is growing. Doctors don’t want patients to read test results with AI… they’re doing it anyway. Families are going to drastic lengths to buy basic groceries.

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(August 10, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Itan won’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz without U.S concessions and other Mideast developments. Pentagon seeks plan to accelerate weapons production. Fiber line vandalism causes Verizon outages across Southern California.

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(August 07, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill Handel this Friday morning. It’s Foodie Friday followed by guest David Tobin talking about Bill AB 2047: Firearms: 3-dimensional printing blocking technology.

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(August 07, 2026)

Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill Handel this Friday morning. ‘Pervert glasses’: Backlash against Meta’s smart glasses grows People are trying to catch the cyclospora intestinal parasite infection to lose weight.

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(August 07, 2026)

Amy King joins Neil Saaverda filling in for Bill on Handel on the News. Iran moves to block US, Israeli shipments from Strait of Hormuz. California’s cyclosporiasis cases are ‘higher than expected’ but officials aren’t sure why. Rep. Senator Rand Paul asks DOJ to prosecute Fauci after contempt vote. 7 and 4-year-old brothers take parents’ car, critically injuring woman walking in Oakland crash.

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(August 06, 2026)

Ships can’t move and power plants shut down as drought saps Europe’s rivers. ‘Peanut Butter’ pay raise are out, as employers shift to merit hikes. August 6th, 1945 American bomber drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima. 

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(August 06, 2026)

Senators voted today to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for taking the Fifth. President Trump’s sons have garnered $3.2BIL in federal contracts. Lawmakers call for the Pentagon to probe the Trump family backed companies. You will now start to see advertising in your car. Airlines push back against ICE enforcement at airports.

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(August 06, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Senate committee to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Qdoba removes jalapenos as salmonella outbreak spreads to 27 states. FDA approves first mRNA-based flu vaccine. OpenAi and Anthropic models went rogue during testing… AGAIN!

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(August 05, 2026)

How ICE is using social media against its critics. . 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

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(August 05, 2026)

Energy company profits are soaring with the Iran war… here is what California wants to do. Using a gun to protect yourself? The right to kill is growing. The AI boom is transforming the American economy beyond recognition. Gianni Infantino’s Kushner-linked World Cup scheme jeopardizes his FIFA reign.

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(August 05, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery judge sets March 2027 trial date for antitrust fight. Lineage to spend $80 to $100MIL on warehouse fire cleanup efforts. Edison tower caused deadly Eaton fire that devastated Altadena.

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(August 04, 2026)

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about new solar-powered cars in SoCal, the best NFL Sunday Ticket deals, and the latest OpenAI and Anthropic security incidents. ICE collected nearly 1MIL people’s DNA last year. Wait... Gen Z wants flip phones?

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