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The University of California raises tuition by up to 5% each year for new students. Student groups are vocal in their opposition. We’ll be seeing a shift in the jobs market, with AI potentially replacing a lot of jobs that students go to university to study, and trade jobs potentially paying more. LADA Nathan Hochman is launching a criminal investigation into alleged fraudsters submitting fake child sex abuse claims at the hands of LA County attorneys to the tune of more than $4 billion. A NorCal town called Suisun City has been slowly bought up by billionaires, who are now attempting to annex the city to create a new town altogether, which creates a stream of tax revenue for the cash-strapped locals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 word of the year? Parasocial. People are now having parasocial relationships not just with celebrities, but with AI. Donate to our 15th Annual PastaThon for Caterina’s Club at www.KFIAM640.com/pastathon! No more secrets, it’s the big reveal: The Epstein Files are coming out! Wannabe homebuyers under the age of 40 are getting completely hosed, with 85 trillion in wealth in the hands of Boomers. Elon Musk holds 1% of all Gen X wealth. In 1975, the nationwide average for a home was $42,000. Mortgage rates are now so high that Gen Z and some Millennials can’t afford to buy a starter home. Boomers are holding most of the housing equity. There’s a new online dating scam that uses bitcoin ATMs in which you insert your own money to buy bitcoin. Some people have lost their life savings due to this scam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A talkback suggests younger people who can’t afford to purchase a home should invest in the stock market instead of real estate. When it comes to streaming, Netflix and Amazon Prime are jacking with the ratings system in a bid to sell ads. Both streaming networks have developed a new metric, counting people who watch just one minute of advertising in the entire month as a monthly active viewer. MLB has struck a deal with several outlets to showcase the games. ESPN will get 30 national games over the next season. NBCUniversal will get the Sunday-night lineup, and Peacock gets Sunday morning. Netflix will also start showing baseball games. We’ve now stopped minting the penny, and there is no detailed national plan to manage the existing 250 billion pennies still in jars across the United States.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 a bad flu season incoming and antidepressants effect on sexual development See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress fast-tracks a bill to force the release of Epstein files, the Senate probes MLB’s growing betting scandal, and Chris shares stories from his early days in radio and TV news. Plus, Trump says no stimulus checks before Christmas but expects them next year, even as polls show Americans struggling with rising costs—from beef prices to pasta tariffs—highlighting the growing gap between political spin and everyday reality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More rain is headed for L.A. as a new storm rolls in Thursday, and Orange County police warn drivers about crafty new tactics thieves are using to steal cars. With Pastathon right around the corner, Chris checks in on all the latest updates. Plus, national politics heat up as reports surface of Trump calling a woman “quiet, piggy” during an Epstein-related question—prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to fire back with a barrage of AI-generated memes. And in election news, a Texas court ruling tossing out the state’s 2026 map for racial gerrymandering could put added pressure on states like California that have pursued aggressive mid-decade redistricting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris counts down the greatest guitar riffs of all time, dives into reports that Sinclair may be eyeing a major deal with E.W. Scripps, and has some fun with the bizarre story of pranksters who managed to outsmart Louvre security by sneaking a fake painting right next to the Mona Lisa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich discusses Cloudflare’s outage this morning, Bitcoins slide, Amazon’s deal with Ford, and AI toy concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard about a cashless society and tariff rollbacks on at the grocery store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA’s Kacey Montoya breaks down the storm soaking SoCal, Andy meets the guy who’ll teach you to drive a stick shift, and news anchor, Mark Rahner talks about the new Frankenstein movie. Plus, 787 pilot and former DC-10 engineer Paul Nelson shares insights on aviation safety and UPS cargo plane crash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy dives into the world of manual transmissions, exploring why learning to drive a stick shift is both a fading skill and a growing obsession for car lovers. With help from an instructor who teaches newcomers using his own car, Andy breaks down what makes stick shifts fun, challenging, and worth learning in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy learns to drive a stick shift, unpacks why L.A.’s green bins are overflowing across city curbs, tackles the unwritten “locker rule” for guys, and breaks down the 15 definitive rules of the airport bar. Plus, a look at the new Selena Quintanilla y Los Dinos documentary on Netflix and why it’s capturing fans all over again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Big Sur, 20-foot waves swept a little girl away, and her dad drowned while trying to save her. California rent controls have changed for the first time in 40 years, with rent hikes now capped at 4%. A Chilean inmate walked away from a California prison fire camp but has since been apprehended. New Netflix documentary “All the Empty Rooms” documents the left-behind bedrooms of school shooting victims. President Trump signed an executive order lowering most tariffs on beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas. On the flipside, the price of wine has gone up due to tariffs. Two people are suing Carnival Cruise Line following an alleged bedbug infestation in their cabin. In France, children were left screaming onboard a ferry when they were inadvertently subjected to a porn film that was mistakenly broadcast. This year, the Christmas tree trend is “Ralph Lauren Christmas,” which is a return to a more traditional look.   #LArain #LAstorms #MtBaldy #BigSurdrowning #Chileaninmate #Alltheempty

Helen Christoni is the co-creators of Make Time Wellness.After the personal loss of her grandmother and mother-in-law to frontotemporal dementia, Helen was driven to take action, recognizing the critical importance of brain health.Helen’s talks about her personal journey, particularly her caregiving experience, the impact of dementia within her family, and how she is proactively approaching her own health, preventing Alzheimer's in women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s No Business Like Show Business. Chris is getting into "streamflation", the streaming services are raising their prices. PLUS Gen Z gave a new term to some old actions. That and more on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is getting political. We are covering the Epstein Files, Prop 50, Government Shutdown, and AI. It’s all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is covering the SoCal storm, illegal sports betting, and the law makers, the law breakers, and the times there ought to be a low including a Madera jewelry store owner who opened fire on burglars. PLUS what do you think is in the Epstein files. It’s all on KFIAM-640See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deeper Dives: The “No-Buy Trend” is a departure from daily consumerism. In California, the average cost of living is more than $64,000 annually. There are also trends called “No-Buy 2025” and “No-Spend November,” aimed at bringing awareness to your wallet and freezing finances in a bid to save money. Tiffany talks to listeners about how they’re saving their dosh. #nobuytrend #costofliving #NoSpendNovember #savingmoney #nobuy2025 #overspending #TiffanyHobbs #BetterBusinessBureau #brushingscam #qrcode #phishingportal #malware #BBBscamtracker #TiffHobbsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mosaic Cakes transforms a cherished family recipe into a triangular cake revealing a mosaic pattern when sliced — combining crushed butter cookies, silky chocolate, and premium nuts or fruits into a dessert that’s both beautiful and unforgettable. Mosaic Cakes serves all 50 states with a dozen flavors and unlimited love.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are talking to Nicole Presley and Denise Favela about Presley's Pantries and some great cookbook recipes. Take a listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.