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Andy talks to KTLA meteorologist Vera Jimenez about LA’s beneficial but heavy rain that’s keeping Los Angeles residence at home tonight – and will make LA even wetter come tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There’s an atmospheric river described as “epic” by the LA Times. There’s an evacuation order currently in place in the burn-scar areas hit by the LA wildfires last January, including the Pacific Palisades, due to potential floods and landslides.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy continues taking calls from listeners dealing with the Southern California rain. Andy's guest is Hollywood therapist Dr. Nicki Monti, who is on the phone to talk about ChatGPT addiction. Last night, Andy was blessed to enjoy the soft launch of the new Larchmont diner Max & Helen’s, the brainchild of celebrity chef Nancy Silverton and writer/producer Phil Rosenthal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In hour 3, Lou covers the seismic shifts reshaping media: celebrities licensing AI versions of their voices, Paramount–Skydance losing 600 employees after forcing an office return, and cable TV hitting a record-low share of U.S. viewing. Then: TNT gets bold with uncut, graphic programming; Chris Rock reveals a behind-the-scenes SNL bombshell; new data shows how people really use ChatGPT; and flight rules like Airplane Mode get demystified. A fast-moving hour exploring where tech, entertainment, and everyday life collide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In hour 2 Chris unpacks the newly released Epstein emails and the political blast radius aimed squarely at Trump and Congress as both parties fight over whether the Justice Department must release the full Epstein files. Then: the Situation Room pressure campaign, a TikTok trend turning into a bullying problem, and a brutal Disney–YouTube TV standoff costing tens of millions a week. Scandals, social media chaos, and a corporate brawl hitting viewers right in the remote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In hour 1 Chris Merrill dives into the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown and its very real impact on Southern California — from LAX staffing shortages to Joshua Tree closures and delayed SNAP benefits. Then we shift to a developing corruption case tied to Governor Newsom’s former chief of staff, a decade-long romance-scam identity theft involving a Palm Springs trainer, and the county-wide emergency alert misfire that had half of L.A. wondering what went wrong. A full hour where national politics crash directly into SoCal life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about picking your turkey for Thanksgiving, Blue Bell holiday ice cream, a new Costco salad, and pumpkin pie Pop Tarts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about rain and how to prepare your home for the wet weather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lou opens the hour with the bombshell arrest of Dana Williamson, former Chief of Staff to Governor Newsom. He’s joined by KFI News Director Jayson Campadonia to walk through how Williamson got caught, why she’s now the “former” Chief of Staff, and what this corruption case means for Newsom’s future and the 2028 political landscape. Lou reflects on his own experience as Chief of Staff and questions the hiring practices that enabled this to happen. Lou continues by digging into the broader network of co-conspirators and how this scandal has blown the Governor’s race wide open, even down to Williamson’s courthouse comments that sounded straight out of an SNL skit. He closes the hour by shifting to California’s uncertain political future and the national ripple effect of ending the penny — including how major retailers like Walmart and McDonald’s are now seeking federal guidance on rounding prices in a post-penny world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lou continues the conversation on the end of the penny and the broader evolution of American currency. He plays a statement from the U.S. Mint explaining why pennies will still circulate for now and explores the lingering psychology behind prices ending in .99. KFI’s Mark Rahner weighs in with his take on ditching the coin altogether. Lou then looks at the real-world ripple effects for retailers as they adjust to price rounding and eventually exhaust their penny inventory. He reflects on his own kids’ relationship with money and how younger generations increasingly don’t interact with physical cash at all. The hour expands into a deeper discussion about the rise of digital payments, capped off with a fun whip-around on how much cash—if any—the team actually carries anymore. Lou closes the hour by looking ahead to what a fully cashless future could mean for all of us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lou turns to a major cultural and economic shift: the revival of “Made in America.” He looks at how major retailers like Walmart are embracing U.S.-made products again, driven by a public moving away from the “cheapest possible” mindset and toward valuing quality, durability, and national pride. Lou explores why American-made goods are surging back into style during President Trump’s second term and what this shift reveals about consumers’ changing priorities. He also breaks down how buying domestically keeps wealth circulating within our own economy, strengthening national independence and improving overall safety. Lou closes the hour by tying together the broader implications of this renewed focus on American manufacturing and what it means for the country moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joseph Santos w/ L.A. Burritos joins Gary and Shannon to about his secret sauce!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss Trump’s proposed 50-year mortgage idea, $2,000 tariff checks, and a new Visa/Mastercard settlement changing how credit cards will be accepted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parenting expert Justin Worsham joins the show to talk career vs. kids, and what really happens when parents take away the iPad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 dangers of Kratom and the baby formula being recalled after botulism outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Apple’s new iPhone Pocket, Amazon’s auto-buy feature, and gadgets that protect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy birthday to the Marine Corps – yesterday! Michigan Man Merrill honors Veterans Day today. On a domestic veterans’ flight today, honoring those who served in WWII and the Korean and Vietnam wars, the veterans got a special shoutout from Barack Obama. A man in his 30s stripped off and started roaming around naked in Studio City. He knocked down a 79-year-old Vietnam veteran named George Karkoc after breaking into his house, breaking both the vet’s legs, but he fought back, shooting the trespasser in self-defense. There’s a new proposal that suggests splitting the state of California into two separate states. SNAP benefits are on again, off again, leaving many hungry families in limbo. The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full funding of food stamp benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There’s an end in sight to the longest government shutdown in American history, with representatives agreeing on funding for the next few months. There’s still a bunch of travel delays, with unpaid air traffic controllers still not turning up for work. The FAA bumped up its target for reducing flights, and while cancelations and delays have impacted some, others have said their travels have been easy breezy. President Trump has a plan to introduce 50-year mortgages. Some credit cards will potentially be charged at different rates to others, causing confusion at the cash machine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Actress Sally Kirkland passed away. She best known for roles in “The Sting” and her Oscar-nominated performance in “Anna.” Jimmy Kimmell’s band leader Cleto Escobedo III also died. Timothée Chalamet is already getting Oscar buzz for his table tennis movie “Marty Supreme.” According to Billboard, the No. 1 country song in the U.S. at the moment was created by an artist called Breaking Rust, which is entirely AI. According to reports, Teen Vogue went wrong by going too political and veering away from what teenagers and Gen Z enjoy. The staffers revolted and went to confront Conde Nast HR about Teen Vogue, and it did not go in their favor, with several staffers ultimately fired. For women going through menopause, experts have said there’s a risk that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can cause heart issues or other issues for women who have had cancer. Apparently, that’s no longer the case! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#TrueCrime: The tragic murder of forgotten US President James Garfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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haha gen z is a funny Gen ..just seeing hur get worked up over lingo itself attestation of how gen z worries whole lot about what others think. I be walking by school n these lil 10 yr old 12 yr old kids be rocking Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Adidas all day.. in our days (gen x) we would have 2b rich to be wearing branded clothing..at best we'd get local unbranded stuff.. but nowadays..seeing yung ns with branded clothes n all tells u how far APPEARANCES MATTER to this gen... like what will my peers think if I wear non branded..o what if I use old slang etc.. conclusion: don't live according to terms of others n don't look to impress others..just recognize yourself your beliefs n values don't compromise to fit in conformity is suicidal. be you( respect u hijabis n niqabis), don't be afraid to be alone in a crowd..my faith in Islam taught me that n Allah is only 1 we striving to impress.
arrogant libs are the problem
She live in a hut as no one wants her and evil witch shooting at judges a convicted felon
below is a link show her shed she built when we REFUSED to retreive her guns seized by Kern County Sherriffs for her firing at dirtbikers and a Mojave Court Judge EVIL WOMAN!
look on YOUTUBE FOR CHRISTINE ROCK ATTACK where she throws rocks at the court appointed mediator swearing horrible witch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omGdT8MO1WA Christine throwing rocks at the court appointed mediator
Christine assaulted my boyfriend by punching him in the head-which left a permanent mark on his forhead-the police are ready to put a net on her if she hits us or throws rocks at us
We REFUSED to get her guns from the Kern COunty Sheriifs office where she was arrested for shooting at dirtbikers and a Mojave Court Judge Corey Woodward-she is an EVIL WITCH!!!! Making spells on peeps terrible
Christine Villarino convicted of shooting her guns at dirt bikers-she was thrown out of Tehachappi for this terrible behavior-she is an evil witch casting spells on peeps. Dick and Burt Rutan came to court to convict her to jail-then thrown out for firing her weapons and young men!!!
Christine Villarino was sent to jail for shooting her guns at Mojave Superior Court Judge-she is a wicth with evil spells of hate for everyone...She is EVIL and EVIL WITCH SCAMMER