The Bill Handel Show

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Foodie Friday with Neil Saavedra | Value of the Dollar Aug 28, 2026

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(August 28, 2026)

It’s FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra joins the show to talk about a sugar substitute that might increase the risk of having a stroke, Popeyes bringing back a killer deal, and the L.A Mall rethinking the food hall. Handel History: Iran- U.S relations & value of the dollar.

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Floating Nuclear Power Plants | Prediction Market Frenzy Aug 28, 2026

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(August 28, 2026)

In Long Beach ready for a floating nuclear power plant? The Trump administration wants billion-dollar business to qualify as small. Years later, billions over budget: California’s high-speed rail hasn’t laid a track. Young adults under 21 traded $5 billion on Kalshi this year, amid prediction market frenzy.

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Handel on the News Aug 28, 2026

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(August 28, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz. China resumes rescue work after assessing upstream lake conditions. In ultimate rage-bait news, President Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America; in the United States.

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L.A Lawmakers Seek President Trump’s Help | The 10AM Rule is Back Aug 27, 2026

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(August 27, 2026)

Los Angeles area lawmakers urge President Trump to fund transit fixes for 2028 Summer Olympics. ‘Too Many Cases’: Mexico confronts U.S. over deaths of its citizens in ICE custody. U.S says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Senate and Federal Reserve. The 10am rule is back and fire experts are worried.

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Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit | Mail In Voting Restricted… For Now Aug 27, 2026

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(August 27, 2026)

Meta to pay up to $17.1 billion in landmark settlement over social media addiction claims. How will Meta’s new rule affect teens? Here are the changes. Judge allows Postal Service to restrict mail voting… for now. Is this the worst time to buy a house in California? Why timing really is everything.

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Handel on the News Aug 27, 2026

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(August 27, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Catastrophic floods kill over 270 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing. FDA approves drug for pancreatic cancer in milestone for treatment of deadly disease. CIA chief made Moscow trip to warn Russia not to attack NATO. Testimony concludes in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial. Jury to hear closing arguments today.

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Dogs at Work | ‘Medical News’ with Dr. Jim Keany Aug 26, 2026

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(August 26, 2026)

Protected wild horses are going to slaughter. Brining your dog to work is a perk for some and annoying to others. 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 speaks on balance and equilibrium being a key metric to living longer.

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RIP Dolly Parton | CA Couple Confront Their Surrogate in Texas Court Aug 26, 2026

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(August 26, 2026)

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies of cancer at 80. Bill Gates says he’s worried AI will harm workers, kids and society. California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates.

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Handel on the News Aug 26, 2026

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(August 26, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies of cancer at 80. President Trump orders flags to be lowered for Dolly Parton. Canada issues retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. imports. Iran and Oman plan for temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US persists.

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‘Tech Tuesday’ with Rich DeMuro | Mamdani Sued Over Municipal Grocery Stores Aug 25, 2026

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(August 25, 2026)

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Amazon raising prices on devices because of AI, Oura defending itself against lawsuit challenging its sleep tracking, and Android getting a new feature designed to help motion sickness. Local group sues over Mamdani’s plan to open municipal grocery stores. Logging in was never supposed to be this difficult.

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