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The Serving Spoon is a well-loved soul-food restaurant in Inglewood, Los Angeles, known for its warm, family atmosphere and hearty Southern comfort dishes. With a cozy, diner-style setting and a menu featuring classics like chicken and waffles, grits, and catfish, it’s become a community favorite where locals gather for generous portions, friendly service, and a welcoming vibe. This is their third annual Thanksgiving breakfast where they feed the cooks. Take a listen to what you can expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tallyrand is open this Thanksgiving for takeout and dine in.  11am-7pm is when you can get your meal and fast.  It's only $30.95 FOR Thanksgiving turkey or baked ham. Dinner includes mashed potatoes, stuffing with turkey special, yams, sourdough bread and yummy pumpkin pie.  Take a listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy rainy Saturday. Tiffany is covering the SoCal storms, John Beam death, and the end of the government shutdown. PLUS Waymo's are now on the freeways, and a lawsuit over the lack of a window seat. It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany is diving deep into cosmetic surgeries, how far is too far? PLUS scammers are still scamming, this time a man's image has been used for over 15 years by dating scammers. AND a car chase in Lakewood. That and more on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Neil goes over some of his tips in selecting the perfect turkey this Thanksgiving!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 pri

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.