The Bill Handel Show

The Bill Handel Show

Bill Handel is heard live Monday-Friday from 6-9am on KFI AM 640. His syndicated show, Handel on the Law, airs every Saturday from 8-11 a.m.

Episodes

January 2, 2026 40 mins

Neil's in for Bill... 

Neil takes more of your calls and talk-backs about what projects you're building and creating this year...

Also, Heather Brooker joins in for ASK. US. ANYTHING!!!! 

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Neil's in for Bill, Heather's in for Amy...

The crew talks about new laws that took effect on Jan 1. Also, Neil (the foodie that he is) tells us which foods promote health and longevity. Mediterranean food fans, rejoice!!!

Also, Neil wanted to hear from normal people about the things they are creating. Y'all are some creative people, and Neil wants you to carry the show.

 

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January 2, 2026 42 mins

Neil on the News!!!

Neil and Heather Brooker cover the big stories of the day.

The Rose parade was rainy for the first time in decades. The rain caused havoc on SoCal freeways...

Trump, high on aspirin, saber-rattles Iran, threatening attacks if they kill protestors... 

Mamdani gets sworn in as Mayor of New York City, promising "affordability and abundance."

325k Californians need a new Real ID because of software issues...

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2026 Rose Parade Live Updates. 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 Neil about what we can look forward to in medicine in 2026.

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January 1, 2026 38 mins

(January 01, 2026)

We could use a return to gallantry. 26 predictions for 2026. CEOs say they’re unplugging by canceling meetings and playing with Legos over the holidays. Viral ‘6-7’ tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases.

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January 1, 2026 37 mins

(January 01, 2026)

Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra for Handel on the News while Bill is out. Los Angeles rain: New Year storm brings risk of major flooding. Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, police say. President Trump says he will be removing the National Guard from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland. LAFD leaders tried to cover up Palisades fire mistakes.  

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December 31, 2025 33 mins

(December 31, 2025)

When should you take your Christmas decor down? Podcast tours are all the rage. Why robotaxis have created a new 'pink tax.' Key Hollywood storylines to watch in 2026. 

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(December 31, 2025)

The updated cost of the American Dream is $5 million. Space journalist covering NASA and planetary science Rod Pyle joins Neil to recap what went on in the outer limits in 2025. 

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December 31, 2025 32 mins

(December 31, 2025)

Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra for Handel on the News while Bill is out on vacation. Emergency crews mobilized as storm bears down on California. Alleged fraud in Minnesota daycares: What we know about the investigation. Bodies of three hikers recovered from Mt. Baldy amid harsh weather. Disney to integrate Hulu and Disney+ in 2026.

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(December 30,2025)

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about his favorite apps of 2025. New laws coming to California in the New Year. Can Jollibee beat American fast food at its own game?

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December 30, 2025 24 mins

(December 30,2025)

Starbucks doesn’t want to be on every corner in NY and LA anymore. What is says about you if you hate the New Year. Why you should probably skip Dry January. Analyzing TV hits and bombs w/ Heather Brooker.

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December 30, 2025 31 mins

(December 30,2025)

Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra for Handel on the News while Bill is out on vacation. President Trump issues warnings to Iran and Hamas. Judge blocks release of rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner autopsy findings. Russia threatens Ukraine after alleged attack on Putin’s residence. Gusty Santa Ana winds bring downed trees and damage cities across Southern California.  

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December 29, 2025 33 mins

(December 29, 2025)

Heather Brooker joins the show to talk about the biggest stories making the news in Hollywood in 20205. Plus, new CA traffic laws for 2026: From e-bikes to self-driving cars. Why are people so obsessed with Japanese convenience stores? Starbucks doesn’t want to be on every corner in NY and LA anymore. America’s affordability crisis is putting Aldi in the spotlight.

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(December 29, 2025)

2025 year in review: Heather Brooker joins the show the to talk about the biggest entertainment stories that made the year... 2025 in entertainment… there’s no happy endings for movie theatres no matter who wins Warner.

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December 29, 2025 26 mins

(December 29,2025)

Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra for Handel on the News while Bill is out on vacation. Trump and Zelenskyy meet to iron out peace plan, but deal remains elusive. 1 person killed in midair helicopter crash in New Jersey. L.A. fire cleanups reports describe repeated violations, illegal dumping allegations. Travel disruptions mount as strong storm system sweeps across country.

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Bill's on vacation for the holiday... 

 

Here's a best of!

AI Bill takes over for real Bill... and does Bill better than Bill! Also, buying a fake ID, and Petros joins the show to talk Dodgers winning the World Series!

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The best news stories of 2025 (according to Handel)...  Trump makes it harder for foreign Olympians to enter the country, banning sexual content at libraries, and... cloning dire wolves!

Bingo!!! I got Bingo on my 2025 card!!!

Happy Holidays! 

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Handel wanted the day off, so here's some of the best stories he covered throughout 2025, including the garlicky breastmilk, the "Ignoble Awards" for the silliest research articles published in 2025, and why do women seem to live longer than men???

Happy holidays!!!

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(December 24, 2025)

A 70-year Christmas tradition started with a kid, a wrong number and Col. Harry Shoup. What ‘giving up’ on home ownership REALLY means, because an entire generation is resigning to that fate. 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 the ‘Christmas Coronary,’ ...

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(December 24, 2025)

Evacuation warnings, orders in place as atmospheric river eyes Southland. Latest Epstein files dump. What’s up for space for 2026? Rod Pyle joins the show to talk U.S. vs China’s race to the moon, SpaceX launching more rockets than the rest of the world combined, and what’s on tap for 2026. After this week’s power outage debacle in San Francisco, everyone wants to know how Waymos would do...

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