Bill Handel

Bill Handel

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BHS - 8A – ‘How to Money’ with Joel Larsgaard | Earlier with Mo Kelly

BHS - 7A – USC Cancels Valedictorian Speech | Soaring Cost of Pet Care

USC cancels valedictorian speech. Free speech experts fear USC is offering other schools the playbook on how to silence potentially controversial speakers at this year’s commencement season. O.J Simpson never paid the Goldmans the millions he owed them. Can they collect now? News Publishers Group urges government to investigate Google for blocking some California news outlets. How much is a vet visit? Behind the soaring cost of pet care.

Handel on the News

Neil Saavedra & Amy King Join Bill for Handel on the News. Boeing whistleblower: ‘They’re putting out defective planes.’ 911 outages reported in parts of 4 states, including Las Vegas, officials say. “We will make our own decisions,” Netanyahu says. Lawmakers vote against hearing Arizona bill repealing abortion ban on House floor. California state senator introduces bill to make soliciting a minor for sex a felony. Ukraine aid bill: Johnson moving forward despite pressure from hardliners. Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas: NPR.

BHS - 8A – Bit by Billionaire's Dog | ‘Medical News’ with Dr. Jim Keany

Bit by a billionaire’s dog. Is it now a case of extortion?  Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about measles outbreak, a hemorrhoid crème killing a woman in California, and more than 1 in 10 children diagnosed with ADHD.

BHS - 7A – Homeless Camp Cleanups | NY v. Trump

A federal judge has found that L.A. City officials doctored records in a case over homeless camp cleanups. The U.S. has come up with its own global strategy to thwart the next pandemic. Finding 12 impartial jurors who can render a fair verdict in the criminal trial of former president is a first for America’s court system.

Handel on the News

SPECIAL GUEST Petros Papadakis & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Whistleblower urges Boeing to ground all 787 Dreamliners after safety warning. Judge warns Trump, 7 jurors seated. Half of Iranian missiles launched at Israel were dud and nearly all the rest were taken out by US: report. House delivers impeachment articles against Mayorkas, calling for a trial. Tervortr Bauer sex assault accuser facing criminal charges. NASA takes ownership of space junk that crashed into Florida home. Federal judge denies request from a lonely “El Chapo” for phone calls, visits with daughters and wife.

BHS - 8A – 'Tech Tuesday' with Rich DeMuro | USC Bans Valedictorian from Speaking at Graduation

KFI's own Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Tech Tuesday'! Rich talks about Tesla slashing price of self-driving software, a new wearable gadget that records your every conversation, AI girlfriends could be a $1BIL business, and Samsung tops Apple again for top smartphone maker. USC bans pro-Palestinian Valedictorian from speaking at graduation. California is suing Huntington Beach over voter IS measure.

BHS - 7A – Los Angeles’ State of the City Address | Democracy Dies Behind Paywalls

Mayor Karen Bass delivers the State of the City last night. Here is what she said. Democracy dies behind paywalls: almost 80% of Americans avoid paywalls for a free option online. How a ‘miracle’ drug made health disparities worse. They’re called ‘game changers’ in the world of weight loss, but who can afford them. America is sick of swiping.

Handel on the News

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Biden earned $620,000 in 2023, paid 23.7% in federal income tax. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass calls on city’s ‘most fortunate’ to help create more affordable housing. House GOP leaders plan to move on four separate bills as Johnson faces pressure over aid to Israel and Ukraine. Body of 4th Baltimore bridge collapse victim recovered as feds start criminal probe and others launch new investigations. Israel weighs response to Iran attack. Recruit firefighter killed on 101 freeway in Studio City; hit-and-run investigation now underway.

BHS - 8A – Opioid Settlements | ‘Do They Have a Case’ with Wayne Resnick

State and local governments are receiving billions of dollars in opioid settlements. They are not using it to help the opioid crisis. The home-solar boom gets a “gut punch.”  ‘Do They Have a Case’ with Wayne Resnick.