The Bill Handel Show

(September 23, 2026)

A lot has changed since Xi Jinping’s last US state visit… mostly in China’s favor. It’s not the Oscars: U.N speakers love to ignore its 15min rule. Raman takes big lead over Bass in latest poll for Los Angeles mayor’s race. Meta’s new AI agent is an instant hit – and the backlash has already begun.

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(September 23, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Raman takes big lead over Bass in latest poll for Los Angeles mayor’s race. President Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions. ‘You should not be here,’ President Trump tells CNN at UN as standoff with media outlets persists.

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(September 22, 2026)

Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. California declares a state wide emergency in anticipation of El Niño. Diplomats describe a world in massive turmoil as U.N. opens annual meeting. Trump faces the sting of cancellation.

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(September 22, 2026)

The government declared a state wide emergency in anticipation of El Niño. The climate pattern is likely to fuel powerful storms. President Trump at U.N. touts Gaza Peace Plan and Board of Peace. Jobs that earn six figures without going to college.

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(September 22, 2026)

ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski talks to Bill about META Connect. Drug cartels are making alarming drone advances, U.S. assessment warns. Buying a first home isn't completely impossible - you just have to learn to settle. Why caring for grandchildren may help slow cognitive decline.

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(September 21, 2026)

Killing endangered wildlife is legal if they aren’t the target. Newsom orders California agencies to draft new AI safety rules. Atlantic hurricane season peak: No storms and a record hurricane delay. Amid urban coyote boom in LA County, cities encourage co-existence.  

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(September 21, 2026)

CNN, MS Now, and Politico to sue Trump administration over reporter ban. In Chaotic L.A. skies, news helicopter pilots juggle competition, camaraderie, and risk. Recreating the Nazi era where the swastika is banned? This show got creative. 

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(September 21, 2026)

Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. CNN, MS Now, and Politico to sue Trump administration over reporter ban. Paramount nears merger settlement, but some key state AGs are not on board yet. US and China agree  to dialogue on AI ahead of Trump-Xi meeting.

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(September 18, 2026)

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra starts the hour talking about Red Bull flying away from some popular grocery stores, Consumer Reports favorite frozen foods, and a new Snickers flavor. She did everything to get a restraining order against her ex… it wasn’t enough to save her life. College is coming apart.

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(September 18, 2026)

New Los Angeles fraud cases allege bribery and theft at homelessness agency. Is Orange County running out of cash for their cops? Anthropic says its chatbot Claude is taking over the work of building its own successor. The three dreaded words no one wants to hear… What for dinner?

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(September 17, 2026)

Amazon’s next move could reshape how America shops… again. The volatile finances of airline pilots, America’s unpredictable millionaires. More than 100,000 people in Japan are now aged 100 or older. College athletes used to live in dorms, now they’re buying million-dollar homes.

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(September 17, 2026)

Global economy is running out of wiggle room. LAUSD faces tough choices: Which schools to close, update or rebuild as enrollment dives. The online predator next door: Feds hunt down L.A. members of child sex abuse network.

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(September 17, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. What Kevin Warsh said about the Fed’s first rate hike since 2023. House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote. Federal judge limits immigration arrests without warrant in Southern California.

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(September 16, 2026)

American businesses have no idea how to set prices right now. Newsom signs standards for homes damaged by wildfire smoke. Gulf Arab states explore new options as U.S bases fail to deter Iran. The surprising new way to find friends and true love? Your Costco card.

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(September 16, 2026)

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. 3 dead after news helicopter reporting for NBC L.A crashes while covering fatal bus collision. Iran war cost hits $38BIL. Nick Reiner won’t get death penalty if he’s convicted of killing parents Rob and Michele.

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(September 15, 2026)

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about warnings that AI could end humanity. Why scandals don’t bring down politicians anymore. College athletes used to live in dorms… now they’re buying million-dollar homes.

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(September 15, 2026)

EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Bessent says the U.S. can grow its way out of the debt crunch… what would it take? Some activists want dogs taken away from skid row homeless… the city says its complicated.

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