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Crime Decrease? | Trump Being Trump...Again Mar 18, 2025

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(Tuesday 03/18/25)
The Mayor of Los Angeles and the Chief of the LAPD are celebrating a significant decline in both homicides and gun-related shootings throughout the city. It’s important for visa holders and other individuals residing in the United States to understand their legal rights. Federal judges are faced with the challenge of enforcing their rulings in the event they are ignored or undermined by the Trump Administration.

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Handel on the News Mar 18, 2025

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(Tuesday 03/18/25)
Amy King and Chris Merrill for Handel on the News. Israel has launched deadly airstrikes in Gaza. Southern California Edison is investigating a 'zombie' power line as a possible cause of the Eaton Fire. After a federal judge questioned Trump’s deportations, Trump is seeking to replace the judge. On opening day in Tokyo, Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers prepare to start the MLB season, while Spectrum offers a streaming-only subscription for Dodgers games. In other news, SpaceX's Dragon capsule has undocked from the ISS. The search for missing Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki continues, with new surveillance footage and a person's passport confiscated. The U.S. has issued travel advisories for spring break. Trump announced that JFK assassination files will be released today. Harvard is going tuition-free for families earning up to $200,000, and California Governor Newsom plans to request an additional $2.8 billion for Medi-Cal cost overruns.

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No More Snacks | New Bill In Texas Mar 17, 2025

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(Monday 03/17/25)
Life is getting expensive! Sales at US convenience stores have decreased by 4.3%, indicating that people are purchasing fewer snacks. Shoppers feeling the pinch of inflation are increasingly opting for lower-priced store brands. There are ongoing protests against Tesla, and Trump is trying to rally support. Additionally, a new bill in Texas aims to prevent students from behaving in ways other than human in school.

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January 6th | March Madness Mar 17, 2025

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(Monday 03/17/25)
Democrats are facing internal divisions, leading to a decrease in the Democratic Party's favorability. Donald Trump has stated that Joe Biden's last-minute pardons for Congress members who investigated the January 6th events are invalid and no longer in effect. Additionally, March Madness is likely to affect productivity in the workplace. In other news, the Big Bears' cherished eagles, Jackie and Shadow, have lost one of their eaglets.

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Handel on the News Mar 17, 2025

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(Monday 03/17/25)
Amy King and Chris Merrill for Handel on the News.
The Trump administration has deported hundreds of immigrants despite a court order. A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Malibu area. Matt Richtman from Illinois became the first American man to win the Los Angeles Marathon in 31 years. Oil prices have risen following a U.S. attack on the Houthis and optimistic economic prospects in China. Pyrotechnics have been blamed for a fire that tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia, resulting in the deaths of 59 people. A Peruvian fisherman has been found alive after being lost at sea for 95 days. The Insurance Commissioner has "provisionally" accepted State Farm's 22% emergency rate hike. "Ted Lasso" is, believe it or not, returning for Season 4. Altoona police arrested Luigi Mangione and cleverly provided him with a snack to obtain his DNA. Jay Leno is supporting a California bill that would relax smog test requirements for classic cars.

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Foodie Friday with Neil Saavedra | Ask Handel Anything Mar 14, 2025

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IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Trader Joes items to buy this Spring, dessert stomach, and whether it is safe to eat meat in bloated packaging. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’

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Avoiding Government Shutdown | Adults Need to Play More Mar 14, 2025

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(Friday 03/14/25)
Democrats to Decide: Shutdown government or support GOP spending bill. In California, cost of undocumented healthcare is $3BIL above the budget estimate. Trump Officials release water in California that experts say will serve little use. Move over kids, Hasbro wants the adults to play.

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Handel on the News Mar 14, 2025

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(Friday 03/14/25)
Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Chuck Schumer says he won’t block Republican funding bill amid Democratic divisions over shutdown strategy. American Airlines plane catches fire after landing in Denver airport. Dow slides and S&P500 closes in correction. After canceling meeting in independent advisers, FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recommendations. Tornado touches down in Pico Rivera, leaving trail of destruction behind.

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‘How to Money’ with Joel Larsgaard | NEW ‘Snow White’ Controversy Mar 13, 2025

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(March 13, 2025)
Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss the stock market correction and what it means for our 401ks. Hiring life coaches becoming more normal, and Southwest starting to charge for checked bags. Disney’s ‘Snow White’ has become a hot-button film. Warren Buffett knew nothing about this business that has made him hundreds of billions.

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Government Shutdown Looms | Dismantling the Department of Education Mar 13, 2025

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(March 13, 2025)
Government shutdown looms as Doge advises to cut spending. Shoppers are skimping on cigarettes, Doritos, and Twinkies. The new administration is dismantling the Department of Education… what does it do? Why America is now eating a crazy amount of avocados.

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