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Foodie Friday with Neil Saavedra | 'Talkback Talk Back'
(April 04, 2025) IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra talks about Disneyland's tasting menus for 2025 Food & Wine Festival,Subway's new Doritos nachos, and Reeses pb&j peanut butter cups. The show closes with Neil responding to listeners who left 'Talkback' messages through the iHeart Radio App.
New California Booster Seat Law | Airport Theory: The New Viral Trend
(April 04, 2025) Neil Saavedra is in for Bill while he is out on vacation. California booster seat law would end front seat rides for kids. Airport Theory: The new viral trend that has people missing their flights. The NEW Pepsi Challenge: Saving Pepsi from years of decline. The new marriage of unequals.
Handel on the News
(April 04, 2025) Amy King joins Neil Saavedra who is filling in for Bill for Handel on the News. Stock market tanks, worst one-day drop since 2022. Trade war escalates as China retaliates with 34% tariffs. California booster seat law would end front sea rides for kids. Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages. Mehmet Oz confirmed to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services.
‘How to Money’ with Joel Larsgaard | Chicken Owners Making Bad Neighbors
(April 03, 2025) Neil Saavedra is in for Bill while he is out on vacation. Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss widespread tariffs and their impacts, job switching, and Americans loving cheap stuff. Everyone wants to raise chickens, but egg-layers can be bad neighbors. Why you should work like it's the 90's.
Elon Musk Stepping Down Soon | Burglary Tourists
(April 03, 2025) Neil Saavedra is in for Bill while he is out on vacation. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on Trump privately indicating Musk will step back from administration soon. California aims to limit taxes on military retirement income. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett speaks on the so-called burglary tourists striking again but this time armed and with the family in the home. Companies are ignoring privacy laws and no one is stopping them.
Handel on the News
(April 03, 2025) Amy King joins Neil Saavedra who is filling in for Bill for Handel on the News. Trump announces new tariffs to promote US manufacturing. Senate passes measure to revoke new Canada tariffs as four Republicans break with Trump. Rubio visits NATO amid European alarm over Trump’s agenda. California bill seeks to limit ICE presence on school campuses. State Farm General seeking a 39% rate hike for umbrella policies. Amazon places bid on TikTok as deadline looms.
Policy or Greed: Sky High Gas Prices | ‘Medical News’ with Dr. Jim Keany
(April 02, 2025) Neil Saavedra is in for Bill while he is out on vacation. Policies, not greed is driving California’s sky-high gas prices. So. Cal is the auto insurance fraud capitol of the US… how to not fall victim to ‘staged accidents.’ 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 fungus labeled an ‘urgent threat,’ experimental drug nearly wiping out stealthy cholesterol, and anti-amyloid therapy keeping Alzheimer’s symptoms at bay.
‘Liberation Day’ | Remembering Val Kilmer
(April 02, 2025) Neil Saavedra is in for Bill while he is out on vacation. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker talks about tariffs and ‘Liberation Day.’ Val Kilmer passes away at age 65. Mexico tariffs could raise avocado prices… Chipotle prepared for this. Layoffs at HHS begin to take shape.
Handel on the News
(April 02, 2025) Amy King joins Neil Saavedra who is filling in for Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ arrives as he gambles on tariff policy. Sen. Booker speaks more than 22 hours to protest Trump’s ‘agenda.’ Val Kilmer, film star who played Batman and Jim Morrison, dies at 65. California legislative committee rejects limits on trans athletes. Attorney General seeks death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder.
‘Tech Tuesday’ with Rich DeMuro | April Fool’s Day
(April 01, 2025) Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill this week. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about iOS 18.4 released, the “Carvana of e-bikes,” Facebook bringing back the friends-only feed, and avoiding roaming charges while traveling. The Hill reporter Al Weaver joins the show to talk about Sen. Cory Booker talking through the night in marathon floor speech to protest Trump. Today is April Fool’s Day… some funny tricks and some that went wrong.