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California Gov. Gavin Newsom takes heat on the world stage while Trump lays down the law in Western Europe—teasing a Greenland deal and rattling NATO with tariff talk. Plus, Lou Penrose reflects on his Political Science roots and digs deeper into Trump’s Greenland gambit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immigration raids sweep Anaheim and across Orange County as a viral confrontation between ICE and an immigration attorney ignites debate. Lou Penrose breaks it all down, reacts to listener talkbacks, and explains why he says there’s “no such thing” as an immigration attorney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou Penrose dives into a wild mix of politics and pop culture—from a quirky payphone project linking San Francisco and Texas to bridge America’s partisan divide, to Lou’s own stories from the campaign trail as a young intern. The show also covers Second Lady Usha Vance announcing she’s pregnant with her fourth child, the renewed push to make daylight saving time permanent, and a lively cross with George Noory. Plus: Nathan’s Famous hot dogs gets sold, Burger King starts picking a fight, and the headlines keep getting stranger.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  food borne bacteria causing urinary infections, Shingles vaccine reducing the risk of heart attack, and wildfire smore exposure in pregnancy linked to Autism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Sony & TCL teaming up, ads coming to ChatGPT, Netflix working on an interactive feature, and mirrors that can scan your body and deliver health information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The College Football Championships saw Indiana trounce Miami, with Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza gave “all the glory and thanks to God.” His mom has multiple sclerosis, and God must be Catholic. It seems every 10 years we have a spiritual revival of some kind. There's been a cheese recall due to listeria fears.  Is it due to deregulation? There’s also been a recall of grilled chicken breasts. Perhaps air fryers are the answer. They’re remarkable and do exactly what they promise. There are only a few things in life that deliver on their promise. They include the Oral-B Sonicare Electric Toothbrush and On Cloud Running Shoes. The Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show, CES 2026, was so good this year because of all the robots, including ones that fold our laundry! The future is here and it’s populated by robots that were built to serve us. Lastly, the GOP-1 journey many hav

It’s been exactly one year since Trump was sworn in as US president. And in that time, he has made a lot of “unpresidential” statements, which his supporters love and his detractors loathe. Lou recalls Trump tariffs on Canada that would have potentially devastated the Canadian economy. Amid the threats, former PM Justin Trudeau hotfooted it down to Mar-A-Lago to negotiate a deal on timber and oil sales. Listeners also love Trump’s brash personality when it comes to press conferences. We have three more years to go of the Trump administration. Many people are loving on Trump’s McDonald’s moment when he worked the drive thru during his campaign. People from the Midwest hate a phony, which is why Kamala Harris lost there. Lou hopes the proposed California wealth tax on billionaires does not pass, because billionaires bring money into the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen DeGeneres is in the news for her Instagram post regarding anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis. And she is receiving backlash over the post, in which she said she was proud of the protesters who are being peaceful and feels for the ones who have been hurt by law enforcement. Meanwhile, other protesters are targeting Target as part of a reverse boycott, in which they buy salt — why? Because salt melts ice! — and then returning it to encourage the chain store to slow down sales and consequently step up morally regarding ICE arrests and staging on store premises. There is a lot of misinformation and commentary regarding ICE arresting convicted sex offenders who are in the country illegally. Are these arrests done with or without arrest warrants? Are ICE agents accidentally nabbing and detaining US citizens? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about young people ditching credit cards, Ozempic reducing grocery bills, and store brands costing less.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy speaks with Dr. Dana Varble about what pet owners need to know to keep their animals healthier, longer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the exodus of California billionaires due to the potential wealth tax, how will this shake out for the rest of us Golden State taxpayers? Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tax incentives, film and TV productions are also exiting the state, as evidenced by Radford Studio Lot potentially declaring bankruptcy. Also, a historic 1920s West Hollywood house facing demolition was physically moved to Altadena to replace a home burned down in the Eaton Fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in celebration of the civil rights leader who fought racial segregation. There was a big earthquake today registering 4.6 east of Palm Springs in San Bernardino. The battle for Greenland is on! President Donald Trump says we need the land mass for strategy such as shipping routes and protecting it from incursions from the likes of China and Russia. It’s controlled by Denmark, but the US has always had military stationed there. And is this all due to Trump not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize? If you’re a billionaire, you may consider moving out of California due to the potential incoming wealth tax that Democrats want to introduce to the state. Several have already purchased homes in Florida in a bid to escape the billionaire tax. Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino died at his home in Rome at the age of 93. His body will lie in repose at the HQs in Rome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s big trouble in the Beckham family, with eldest offspring Brooklyn Beckham going nuclear on his parents Victoria and David and stating he does not wish to reconcile. Tonight's special guest on the phone with Mark is famed Hollywood fixer Brad Herman. He talks about the publicly reviled California DMV, but Herman says the staff there really do care, from top to bottom. The SNAFU with the Real ID was not the fault of DMV staff, rather, it was a software glitch that saw about 325,000 California residents having to get new IDs. Brad Herman continues talking about his long career as a Hollywood fixer, including that time in the 1980s when, as a wet-behind-the-ears kid in his 20s, he was sent to an address in Beverly Hills to take care of none other than Frank Sinatra, who was caught driving on an expired driver’s license. Amazon is taking on Saks 5th Avenue after Saks filed bankruptcy. In 2024, Amazon invested $500M in Saks, and now Amazon is saying t

SoCal Edison sues L.A. County and multiple agencies over responsibility for the Eaton Fire. Rick Caruso shuts down rumors of a run for governor or mayor. A brutal Beverly Hills attack leaves one man dead. Plus, Merrill dives into Gary Hoffman’s sports league and KFI teams—and why Elon Musk’s X is pulling back on explicit AI-generated images with Grok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump announces tariffs against European countries opposing his Greenland takeover plan as thousands march in Greenland to defend the Arctic island. A new high shows 45% of Americans now identify as political independents. Plus, mounting evidence that smartphones before age 13 may cause lifelong mental health harm—and a groundbreaking new law banning Americans from more than one hour of phone use per day.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Streaming costs explode far beyond inflation in 2025. Billy Bob Thornton says rumors about Landman are fake and AI-made. Merrill dives into the future of ChatGPT ads influenced by user conversations—and the surprisingly popular idea of an “airport divorce” to save relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil shares two valuable kitchen hacks. First, he reveals a simple technique for de-boning a rotisserie chicken without the mess or hassle. Neil also talks about the benefits of using a rice cooker, showing you how to get the most out of this often-overlooked kitchen appliance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Saavaedra chats with Debra Borden, a licensed social worker and author who's pioneering culinary therapy. They dive into the world of cooking as a therapeutic tool, exploring how it can help people connect with their emotions and well-being. Debra shares her personal journey, from working with troubled teens to developing a formalized curriculum for culinary therapy. She discusses the science behind the benefits of cooking, including the release of feel-good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine. This conversation is a delicious exploration of the intersection of food, therapy, and creativity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're sipping on some delicious French wines and enjoying Charcuterie with Thibaud Duccini - the owner of the Wine Station in downtown LA. Tibo shares his story of bringing a taste of France to LA, from his early days working in restaurants to opening his own wine bar. We dive into the world of wine, from his favorite French wines to the process of becoming a sommelier. Plus, we're talking about his unique zero-ABV wine options and how they're perfect for Dry January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Single women are consistently outpacing single men in homeownership, accounting for 19% of homes sold nationwide last year. What’s Lou’s advice for single-woman homeowners? Do not let the boyfriend move in. If you do let him stay over, do not give him a key. Do not let him forward his mail and bills to your address. Do not let him make any improvements to the home or fix anything. And under no circumstances, do not allow him to pay any utility bills — except if it’s in cash. It seems young singles don’t know how to date these days; for starters, women do not like splitting the bill. If a man asks a woman out, he should pay the bill and NOT go Dutch. For a single woman, there are no such things as relationships with men. Instead, men should be classed as either acquaintances, fiancés or husbands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.