Bill Handel

Bill Handel

Listen to Bill Handel Weekdays from 6 to 9AM on KFI AM 640! Full Bio

Handel on the News w/ Neil Saavedra

Former FBI Director Comey Indicted

Amy and Neil cover for the vacationing Handel. Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted amid pressure from a revenge-seeking President Trump. A "MAGA" dentist in Santa Clarita jokes about torturing liberal patients. Amazon is forced to pay $2.5 billion to the Federal Trade Commission. Amy and Neil are afraid of plummeting, er, rappelling 25 stories in the name of charity. 

Foodie Friday w/ Neil Saavedra

Amy and Neil are in for Bill, who will be back next week. Amy and Neil are both competitive with how much money they are raising for charity as they name off the generous KFI listeners who donated to the cause. Also, Neil explores America's slow-building admiration of sushi, and where to find the best spots (including supermarkets?!?!?) And Neil announces the Zelmin's winners who will join him and Bill at the Anaheim White House for a super garlicky, yummy meal. 

Handel on the News with Neil Saavedra

(9/25/25)
Amy and Neil cover for Bill while he's being Bill elsewhere... One detainee and two others critically injured at an ICE facility. Jimmy Kimmel's emotional return from suspension yields a huge ratings boost. Trump is going after political enemies without probable cause. WHO rejects Trump's ideas about Tylenol and Autism. Trump tells people to prepare for mass firings if there's a government shutdown. Disney is raising prices for all their streaming services. 

Christians Claiming Divine Permission to Rule

Neil and Amy are in for the vacatioining Bill Handel. 

Neil finds himself agreeing with Don Lemon's opinion (that's a first...)  about the Charlie Kirk 
Memorial being about Christians claiming divine permission to rule, leading to commentary that explores the differences between politics and politicians, and the twisted role religion is starting to play in all of it. 

Also, by 2040, the majority of new US homeowners will be Hispanic. And LAX drops in global airport rankings, but the CEO believes in the future. 

Financial Responsibility and Homicidal Squirrels

Neil and Amy discuss financial responsibility during a time when people are living paycheck to paycheck. Also, do not, I repeat, do not let your pets vote. It won't end well...

An angry squirrel hospitalized people. This reminds us when we had our own murderous squirrel at the station... Flea from the Chili Peppers was traumatized by it. Now, it's probably hiding from the coyotes that stalk the building overnight.

Monica Rodriguez, LA City Councilwoman | ‘Medical News’ with Dr. Jim Keany

(Sept 24, 2025)
Los Angeles City Councilwoman from the 7th District Monica Rodriguez joins Neil to discuss the state of the city. 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 Neil about Tylenol and the risk of Autism.

Las Vegas: Fabulous 5-Day Sale | Google Admits to Censorship Pushed by Biden

(Sept 24, 2025)
Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill while he is out on vacation. The return to office rush is stalling. Fabulous 5-day Las Vegas sale aims to boost visitation and foot traffic. Bizarre twist revealed for ex-astronomer CEO, HR exec caught on Coldplay Kisscam.

Handel on the News with Neil Saavedra

(Sept 24, 2025)
Amy King joins Neil Saavedra, who is in for Bill while he is out on vacation, for Handel on the News. Jimmy Kimmel returns with tears and talks free speech. Zelenskyy praises ‘well-informed’ Trump after president’s Russia war pivot. Typhoon Ragasa: Powerful storm hurtles past Hong Kong, Macao and slams into southern China, after killing at least 17 in Taiwan. L.A. won’t lay off any city workers this year, mayor says.

‘Tech Tuesday’ with Rich DeMuro | CA High-Speed Rail

(Sept 23,2025)
Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill while he is out on vacation. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show to discuss Verizon’s budget brand Visible, popular power bank maker Anker is recalling another 500,000 units because they can catch fire, and Facebook’s AI dating assistant. Trump directs $2.4BIL from California high-speed rail to new US program.