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The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about his 2025 holiday gift guide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holiday travel is surging toward near-record levels despite California storms, raising concerns about traffic jams, airport delays, and dangerous road conditions just days before Christmas. The hour then turns to aviation safety as two separate small-plane crashes — one at Van Nuys Airport and another in North Carolina — highlight how unforgiving landings can be when something goes wrong. Powerball jackpot fever follows, with the prize swelling to an eye-popping $1.5 billion after yet another drawing without a winner. The hour wraps with a sobering look at the housing market as new Zillow data shows more than half of U.S. homes — including nearly 80% in the Los Angeles metro — lost value over the past year, even as most owners still hold significant equity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigators believe a deadly shooting at Brown University may be connected to the murder of an MIT professor, intensifying a multi-state manhunt as authorities close in on a suspect. The hour then shifts to Capitol Hill, where House Democrats release a new batch of photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate ahead of a Justice Department disclosure deadline, reigniting fierce debates over transparency, political fallout, and what the images actually prove. The hour wraps with a look at today’s workplace reality: burnout, “shift sulking,” and open frustration with bosses are becoming more common — while Gen X shoppers, despite their spending power, say they’re being ignored by brands obsessed with younger consumers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREDAN CARR FCC - FCC NOT AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY? VS. DESCRIPTION ON THEIR ON WEBSITE // Identifying AI vs real generated news // Keeping AI at a distance to keep companies from imploding // Niceties and Happy HolidaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#TechTalk, featuring standout gadget gift ideas and a preview of what to expect from CES — the Consumer Electronics Show. From practical upgrades to flashy innovations, Marc explains what’s worth paying attention to and what’s just hypeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss gambling becoming a massive problem in the United States, home flipping, and more Americans moving overseas to save money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy takes us on a Southern California Sleigh Ride where she highlights different fun events and activities you can do with your friends and family this holiday season. This week, Amy takes us to Holiday Road in Calabasas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressional gridlock is setting the stage for a potential healthcare sticker shock as enhanced Obamacare subsidies face expiration, leaving millions bracing for higher premiums. California regulators then put Tesla on notice, threatening to suspend new-car sales over allegedly misleading “self-driving” claims. The hour also turns deeply personal as the children of filmmaker Rob Reiner speak publicly following the arrest of their brother in their parents’ murders, before closing with renewed hope in the decades-old JonBenét Ramsey case as investigators revisit evidence using modern DNA technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump escalates tensions with Venezuela by ordering a partial oil blockade and asserting U.S. claims over foreign assets, sparking global concern and market jitters. The administration also reclassifies illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, reframing the opioid crisis as a national security threat. Plus, Wall Street’s AI boom draws uncomfortable comparisons to the dot-com bubble, while communities across the Southwest push back against massive data-center developments, questioning whether Big Tech’s promises still carry weight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warner Bros. Discovery rejects a massive hostile takeover bid, choosing a safer-backed Netflix deal and setting up a high-stakes shareholder showdown. In a historic shift, the Oscars announce they’re leaving broadcast TV for YouTube, signaling a major turning point for Hollywood and live events. The hour also explores why Gen Z says bad holiday gifts can be relationship deal-breakers — and wraps with a cosmic mystery as astronomers track a wobbling interstellar object behaving in ways never seen before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They’re then joined by The Dad Podcast host Justin Worsham to unpack the rise of “gentle parenting” — what it actually means, how it differs from authoritarian parenting, and why setting firm boundaries doesn’t require raising your voice. The conversation tackles the controversial question of whether a little discipline crosses into harm, or if that framing misses the point entirely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whatchu Watching Wednesday, sharing what’s worth streaming, binging, or skipping this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell joins the show to discuss the department’s staffing shortages, how a manpower deficit impacts Olympic security planning, and the managing of multiple high-profile cases that have dominated headlines in recent months.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 poor sleep triggering a vicious cycle your brain can’t break, Psilocybin breaking depressive cycles by rewiring the brain, and a weight loss strategy that is 5x more effective than Ozempic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Instagram and Fire TV, Netflix and iHeart Media deal, and Meta’s AI smart glasses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 We’re still reeling from the shock murder of filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman has charged their son Nick Reiner with two counts of first-degree murder, carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison, with possibility of the death penalty. Federal prosecutors arrested four SoCal people who are part of a group called Turtle Island Liberation Front. They were plotting a New Year’s Eve terrorist attack in which they planned simultaneous bombings across LA as people enjoyed the festivities. Dictionary.com’s word of the year is six-seven. There are so many words of the year, including “parasocial,” “fatigue” and slop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a violent week, with the antisemitic massacre on Bondi Beach in Australia, the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele in Brentwood, and the deadly shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island. Now, the police on the East Coast want our help in tracking down that killer, who fatally shot two people and wounded several others. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles gave a candid series of interviews to Vanity Fair, offering blunt assessments of President Trump’s “alcoholic personality.” Do employees need to get hazard pay before the annual holiday-season office party? Apparently, HR departments are quietly bracing for problems that show up every year. Merrill thought he might build a pool next year, thanks to his workplace bonus! Well, his wet dreams were dashed when he found out the bonus was just $50. New surveys show one in five Americans are ditching traditional holiday wish lists in favor of something far more basic, like cold, hard ca

DA Hochman is potentially seeking the death penalty for Nick Reiner, the suspected killer of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The response to Donald Trump’s opinion on the shock double murder has angered many. Trump posted to Truth Social that the couple died due to their TDS. And the fallout continues, with WWE legend Mick Foley pulling out of the organization due to its relationship with Trump. The doctor who supplied ketamine to actor Matthew Perry that contributed to his 2023 drowning death has pled guilty and been sentenced to eight months home detention. Reports suggest the National Problem Gambling Helpline has received a surge in calls to the tune of over 140%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks to the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about dollar stores and whether you get more when you spend more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Andy Reismeyer discusses the shock Brentwood murder of beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, allegedly at the hands of his son Nick Reiner. According to breaking reports, after the double homicide, Nick checked into a hotel in Santa Monica for the night. Some of his most beloved films, whether making them or acting in them, include “The Princess Bride,” “The Wolf of War Street,” “New Girl,” “When Harry Met Sally,” “A Few Good Men,” “Misery” — and “Hannah Montana”! A terror plot involving a series of bombings across Southern California planned for New Year’s Eve has been foiled according to federal authorities, arresting four individuals as part of a pro-Palestine group called Turtle Island Liberation Front.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.