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Prisoners Released During COVID | ‘Medical News’ with Dr. Jim Keany
(May 14, 2025) California released 15,000 prisoners early during COVID… new data reveals what happened to many of them. It’s not just a feeling: Data shows boys and young men are falling behind. 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 Bill about good vibrations, buzzing capsule could relieve constipation, patients finding ChatBots more sympathetic than doctors, and Listeria outbreak.
$100,000 in California Means Low-Income | MLB: Pete Rose Reinstated
(May 14, 2025) In these parts of California, making under $100,000 means ‘low income.’ ‘Original Sin’ a damning portrait of an enfeebled Biden protected by his inner circle. Pete Rose & ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson removed from MLB’s permanently ineligible list. How many adults still get money from their parents in 2025?
Handel on the News
(May 14, 2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. The Menendez Brothers resentenced to life with parole, paving the way for freedom. Newsom projects Trump tariffs will tear $16BIL from California budget. Diddy Trial: Live updates for Sean Combs sex trafficking case from NYC court. Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600BIL Saudi deal. Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless; Joe Jackson among players reinstated by MLB in historic decision.
‘Tech Tuesday’ with Rich DeMuro | Airport Detentions
(May 13,2025) KFI & KTLA tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Apple’s new accessibility features:, Samsung’s ultra-thin phone, Ticketmaster transparency, & Google icon refresh. Airport detentions have travelers ‘freaked out.
DHS Investigates L.A. County | Hotel Workers Minimum Wage
(May 13,2025) DHS investigates L.A. County for giving federal benefits to immigrants. Newson, again, urges cities to ban homeless camps. Faced with a $30 minimum wage, hotel investors look outside L.A.
Handel on the News
(May 13,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Edan Alexander: Israeli-American hostage returns to Israel after Hamas release. Trump signs executive order seeking to lower US drug costs by challenging prices in other countries. Global sea levels are rising faster and faster. It spells catastrophes for coastal towns and cities. Trump starts Gulf visit in Saudi Arabia, focus on mega economic deals.
Trump Aims to Lower Drug Prices | Skilled-Trade Jobs Hiring
(May 12,2025) Trump says he will sign order linking U.S. drug prices to other nations. Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza, Edan Alexander. A $70,000 salary, no college debt: High school shop students attract skilled-trades job offers. 3D printed houses? In L.A’s fire zones, new forms of construction take root.
China & US Slash Tariffs | Who Counts as a Christian?
(May 12,2025) China and U.S slash tariffs for 90 days while trade talks continue. Report on faulty alerts during L.A fires calls for more regulations. Who counts as Christian?
Handel on the News
(May 12,2025) Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US and China agree to drastically roll back tariffs in major trade breakthrough. Opening statements are expected in the Sean ‘Diddy Combs trial. Hamas says it will release US-Israeli captive Edan Alexander. Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey ‘personally.’ Trump announces he’ll sign executive order that aims to cut drug prices.