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Legendary Oscar winner Dian Keaton has died. Movie man Scott Mantz is on the phone to talk about Keaton’s amazing life and career. Halloween is right around the corner, what’s with the weak chocolate offerings? Apparently, there was a below average cocoa harvest, so chocolate manufacturers appear to be cutting costs. Penn State has fired its coach James Franklin following a “midseason collapse.” Amid federal funding cuts to public television, 30 Bob Ross paintings are being auctioned to cover costs. Tesla self-driving systems are making dangerous moves in self-driving mode, including swerving into oncoming traffic. Michael J. Fox talks about being part of the iconic “Back to the Future” franchise while also acting in the sitcom “Family Ties.” Andy chats with KTLA’s Samantha Cortese about San Pedro’s Little Italy Festival.#ScottMantz #DianeKeaton #Oscarwinner #AnnieHall #TheGodfather #Halloween #chocolate #cocoacutting #BobRoss #collegefootball #PennState #JamesFranklinfired #federalfundingcuts #Teslaselfdrivi

Five people were injured yesterday when a helicopter crashed near PCH in Huntington Beach. Andy chats to helicopter pilot Tim Lynn about what might have happened. A new after-action report regarding the January Pacific Palisades wildfires published by the LA Times claims after fire hydrants went dry, the LAFD faced costly delays and confusion in getting water to the fire zone. There was no strategy regarding water tenders and getting the water tankers to the burn locations because the personnel available didn’t have the correct fire credentials. Hillary Eaton talks to Andy about martinis, which are back in vogue! Local LA restaurant Great White is in trouble for allegedly seating Asian customers in certain sections of the restaurant floor in what looked like an act of racial segregation.#helicoptercrash #HuntingtonBeach #PCH #TimLynn #martinis #PacificPalisadeswildfires #animalrescue #Chargers #dirtymartinis #espressomartinis #tuxedomartinis #mussoandfranks #sunsettower #pandemic #cocktails #restaurants #kato

The Obscure isn’t your average spirits distillery. It's an immersive cocktail experience that blends storytelling, art, and mixology into an unforgettable multisensory journey. Operating year-round, but with a delightfully dark vibe for spooky season, The Obscure invites guests to step inside a moody, candle-lit world where each pour has a purpose and every flavor tells a tale. Take a listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darcy Staniford is the host & Producer of the Mysteries Decoded Podcast. TEDx Speaker. Ghost Host. Lecturer. Writer. Music. Film and so much more. Take a listen to what she has going on this spooky season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This isn’t your average pumpkin patch!  Night of the Jack is a jaw-dropping Halloween spectacle with its massive 1 mile long immersive trail featuring larger-than-life jack-o’-lantern installations, dazzling light technology, interactive displays, delectable food from LA’s top food trucks and themed cocktails and specialty drinks in the Spookeasy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down “Winflation” — why being a loyal sports fan is getting more expensive, especially when your team starts winning. Then, the hunt is on for the so-called Black Widow Burglar in L.A., accused of targeting elderly men in a chilling crime spree. In Tennessee, a devastating explosion at an ammo plant leaves dozens unaccounted for. And in SoCal, spooky season hits a snag as a Halloween display sparks an HOA showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the Pink Slip Presidency — Trump allies gear up to gut the federal workforce with mass layoffs. Then, the heartbreaking story of Sergio Garcia, the Deported Chef who once served President Bush but now finds himself forced out of the country. We dive into Alpha Algorithms, a new study revealing how digital platforms are shaping young boys’ views on masculinity. And finally, Sack Races and Spreadsheets — corporate team building goes to full summer camp, and we’re here for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gen Z is reshaping the English language — we decode their latest catchphrases. We remember the legendary Sister Jean, Loyola’s 106-year-old basketball chaplain who became a March Madness icon. Then, we dive into the Peacemaker finale, wrestling drama, and a possible Deadpool cameo. Plus, the NCAA just said yes to sports betting for athletes — what could go wrong? And finally, Americans are curating their funeral playlists… but forgetting the will.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are the Nine News Nuggets You Need To Know!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 Wienerschnitzel corndogs coming to your local grocer, new Costco food court item plus the (sorta) return of another item, and Trader Joe’s Fall finds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Update on the alleged arsonist Jonathan Rinderknecht who’s accused of starting the Pacific Palisades fire in early January 2025. An LA hotspot, Great White on Melrose, is accused of segregating its customers by race, according to a TikTok clip posted by a customer who is Asian. An Inland Empire woman is facing murder charges after she injected her patient’s buttocks with silicone as part of a Brazilian butt lift procedure, which isn’t FDA approved. The woman had no medical license. The Katie Porter bad interview on CBS is blowing up. She’s running for governor in California and was asked about 40% of California voters who voted for Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ceasefire in the Middle East as Hamas and Israel both agree to the first stage of a peace deal to end the two-year war. The U.S. is sending 200 troops not to fight but to oversee the peace deal. Trump is using the DOJ for vengeance against New York Attorney General Letitia James, who has just been indicted for mortgage fraud. One in six aspiring homeowners, mostly millennials, have given up attempting to buy a home due to house prices. More and more millennials continue to live with their parents due to the high cost of living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget about Puerto Rican crooner Bad Bunny, there’s a new alternative to the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. Charlie Kirk’s organization Turning Point said it would put on counter programming but did not say who it would be. Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track “Not Like Us” is off the hook. Drake sued Universal Music for defamation, but the case has been dismissed because the lyrics are opinion not fact. Jimmy Kimmel said he would love to have President Trump on his talk show amid tanking viewership. The craft beer bubble has burst, leading to breweries closing or downsizing. It’s nearly a $30 billion industry. What are the six things that make someone cool?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#StrangeScience, featuring two asteroids that nearly slipped past Earth’s radar (literally) and new concerns about Starlink satellites falling faster than expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech Talk w/ Marc Salzman: Mark Saltzman joins the show to discuss the newest wave of ads coming to your $1,800 Samsung fridge, how Meta is using your AI chats to target you with ads, and the best remaining Fall Prime Day deals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss consumers adopting BNPL into their lives, the rise in ‘accidental landlords,’ and chatbots tapping into a goldmine of your personal information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor in Long Beach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Merrill talks!!! Today, it's about the guy who set the Palisades Fire getting caught in Florida. Katie Porter blew her gubernatorial shot thanks to melting down in a CBS interview... Gubernatorial candidate Stephen J. Cloobeck joins Chris to pay his respects to her dead campaign... And how long will this government shutdown last??? It would lovely to have a well-stocked air control tower at Burbank Airport. Just saying...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So Chris didn't call Richie "Ricky", but I guess we will now!!! Chris marvels at the idea of watching YouTube on TV... Also, what's worse than a major earthquake??? If you said two major earthquakes, then you win (nothing of value)! Two words: Cascadia Megathrust!And, Chris asks the universal question... are we being too nice to women??? Because nice guys seem to keep finishing last, so...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Merrill rejoices in the fact that the reports of the demise of Dolly Parton were greatly exaggerated... Which can only mean one thing... Yesterday's prayers for the safety of Dolly were met! She only has kidney stones, and nothing worse!!! Also, Chris is still befuddled by how versatile YouTube is, especially if you get Premium, so the music doesn't get interrupted...And Chris is REALLY annoyed by your bumper sticker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.