The Bill Handel Show

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Big Money on Small Market Sports | California Offshore Oil Drilling Nov 11, 2025

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(November 11,2025)

Justice Department struggles as thousands exit and few are replaced. Betting on table tennis and other small sports fuels concern. Rose Bowl files restraining order to block UCLA move to SoFi Stadium. Trump officials consider opening California to offshore oil drilling.

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‘Tech Tuesday’ with Mike Dobuski | History of Veterans Day Nov 11, 2025

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(November 11,2025)

Shutdown sparks fury as democrats struggle to unify against GOP. The LAPD is hiring more officer than it can pay for. ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about more people using AI to shop but whether anyone is using it to work. The History of Veterans Day.

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Handel on the News Nov 11, 2025

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(November 11,2025)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Senate passes funding bill, sends it to House. Schumer is pressured to step aside as Senate Democratic leader after shutdown vote. Flight reductions increase to 6% on Tuesday. Rose Bowl files restraining order to block UCLA move to SoFi Stadium.

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Air Traffic Control System | Orange County Fair Profits Nov 10, 2025

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(November 10,2025)

The U.S. air traffic control system is in desperate need of improvement. Would privatization help? The Sierra Club embraced social justice… then it tore itself apart. The Orange County Fair is making a ton of money,

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Deal Reached to End Shutdown | Americans to Receive $2,000 Dividend Nov 10, 2025

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(November 10,2025)

Shutdown on the verge of ending as Senate reaches deal. Trump says Americans will receive $2,000 tariff dividend. Can the U.S. revive manufacturing? What history tells us.

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Handel on the News Nov 10, 2025

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(November 10,2025)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Lawmakers reach deal and take a big step. Trump officials push states to ‘undo’ work to send full SNAP benefits. L.A. County stores must stop selling kratom and 7-OH, health agency says.

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Foodie Friday with Neil Saavedra | Ask Handel Anything Nov 07, 2025

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(November 07, 2025)

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about THANKSGRILLING happening this weekend, new items from Cambell’s, new Oreo flavors for Thanksgiving, and Firehouse Subs Thanksgiving Sandwich. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’

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Airport Cuts Incoming | Immigrants, Health Issues, & Visas Nov 07, 2025

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(November 07, 2025)

Up to 1,800 flights a day could be disrupted by airport cuts; California to be hit hard. Trump skips global climate summit in Brazil. Health issues could prevent immigrants from getting visas. The Sierra Club Embraced Social Justice. Then It Tore Itself Apart.

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Handel on the News Nov 07, 2025

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(November 07, 2025)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. The FAA’s order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is in effect. Democrats expected to block GOP push to reopen government without more healthcare commitments. Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs. Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s $1 trillion pay package.

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‘How to Money’ with Joel Larsgaard | Orange County DA Todd Spitzer Nov 06, 2025

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(November 06, 2025)

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss workers planning ahead for a potential layoff, people refinancing into 84-month car loans, and ads infiltrating your fridge and car. Bed shortage could lead to release of mentally ill inmates; Orange County DA Todd Spitzer joins the show. A boy and his thousands of bees took on this California city… and won.

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