Bill Handel

Bill Handel

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'How to Money’ with Joel Larsgaard | Earlier with Mo Kelly: ‘Sinners’

California: World's 4th Largest Economy | ‘Success from Scratch:’ Best Day Brewing

(April 24, 2025)
California economy now the world’s fourth largest, overtaking Japan. The history and process of canonization. ‘Success from Scratch’ is back where Bill highlights small businesses from how they started to where they are today. Today, Bill talks with Tate Huffard, the Founder of Best Day Brewing. The fight intensifies over bill by former Edison executive to gut rooftop solar credits.

Handel on the News

(April 24, 2025)
Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump signals shift in tone on China tariffs. California economy now the world’s fourth largest, overtaking Japan. Russia launches deadliest strikes on Kyiv since last Summer.  Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope.Trump proposes $5,000 ‘baby bonus’ checks.

More Taxes to Pay for Homelessness | ‘Medical News’ with Dr. Jim Keany

(April 23, 2025)
New taxes will soon dwarf the billions spent on homelessness in the last decade. Who’s watching over it? You’ve probably already met your best friend. 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 what you are doing at your doctor’s visits that is a leading cause of cancer.

OC Judge Convicted of Murder | Phasing Out Synthetic Food Dyes

(April 23, 2025)
Good job RFK Jr! FDA announces it will move to rid food supply of dyes. Orange County judge Ferguson, who killed his wife, convicted of murder. L.A. Zoo puts elephant program on pause and will relocate its elephants Billy and Tina. YouTube turns 20 years old. How it changed TV as we know it.

Handel on the News

(April 23, 2025)
Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News.  Orange County judge Ferguson, who killed his wife, convicted of murder. President Trump says he has no plans to fire Fed’s Powell, market jumps. RFK Jr announces ban on all petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, including red dye No. 40. Here is what health experts have said about them. US fertility rate hovers near record low as Trump administration pushes for baby boom. Despite progress, Los Angeles is still the nation’s smoggiest city.

‘Tech Tuesday’ with Mike Dobuski | Drones Changing Climbing Forever

(April 22,2025)
ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about Google’s monopoly in the search engine market, FTC prepping an antitrust case against Amazon, and the weird new truck that Bezos is backing. Drones can deliver supplies on Mount Everest this season and it may change climbing forever. Education Department to resume collecting loans in default.

Reaction: Mayor Bass' State of the City Speech | Earth Day 2025

(April 22,2025)
Mayor Karen Bass sounds hopeful in her State of the City speech while also saying there will be more than 1,600 layoffs. We used to agree on Earth Day. Now, political division has changed environmental priorities. Smiley faces are in... animals are out. The politics of Starbucks cup doodles. Target rolled back DEI efforts & a boycott ensued.

Handel on the News

(April 22,2025)
Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Mayor Bass’ proposed budget includes 1,600 layoffs amid deficits. Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2BIL in grants. US student loans in default to be referred to debt collection. Google: DOJ throwing ‘caution to wind’ as breakup trial begins. Earth Day 2025: Why we celebrate the planet that keeps us grounded & how to get involved.  

Signal App Fiasco Part II | Katie Perry Suing Katy Perry

(April 21,2025)
How California state workers cash in on days off. A report alleging Pete Hegseth shared through Signal app, sensitive info on the bombing of Yemen. This time, including his wife, brother, and persona lawyer. Katie Perry is suing Katy Perry in Australia… WAIT, What?! What happens after a homeless person is arrested for camping? Often, nothing.