Congress avoids a holiday shutdown; the winners and losers. They banned Elf on a Shelf from their homes… then came the questions. L.A. City officials use disappearing Google chats… now the City Attorney is investigating. The tourist attractions around the world you won’t see in 2025.

Michael Monks joins Bill for Handel on the News. Matt Gaetz ethics report says his drug use and sex with a minor violated state law. Suspect arrested in the killing of a woman who was set on fire on a NYC subway car. Drones continue to buzz over US bases… the military isn’t sure why or how to stop them. Biden commutes most federal death row sentences to life in prison before Trump takes office.

KFI food enthusiast and Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra comes on the program to talk about _____. The show closes with ‘Ask Handel Anything.’

House GOP searches for a new plan as a government shutdown nears. The GOP is treating Musk like he’s in charge. UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces federal charges after waiving extradition. A mysterious health wave is breaking across the U.S.  

Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Government shutdown vote: House of Representatives fails to pass Trump-backed GOP spending deal that would avert shutdown. Luigi Mangione faces federal murder, stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO. Starbucks workers’ union to strike on Friday in LA, Chicago and Seattle. Biden carried out the highest level of deportations since 2014, new report says. FAA restricts drones in key locations over New Jersey

Host of “How to Money” on KFI Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss homeowners living longer and have more wealth, the memecoin space in crypto, and the best ways to save on travel. U.S weighs ban on Chinese-made router in millions of American homes. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ on KFI weekdays from 7pm-10pm joins Bill to talk about Superman's latest trailer and Elton John's new documentary movie

LAUSD principles muscle up by joining the Teamsters. Inside Hollywood forever cemetery’s new high-rise mausoleum. The is the futures of cemeteries. An election draw decided by a straw. AI chatbots are becoming popular for therapy. What do mental health experts say?

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown. California man detained in connection with Wisconsin school shooting, records show. LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams placed on leave as FBI investigates bomb threat against City Hall. Dow plunges more than 1,100 points and marked its longest losing streak since 1974. Key takeaways from Fed’s 3rd rate cut.

More rural districts are moving to a four-day school week. Parents, teachers and school leaders give it mixed reviews. Big Bird, Elmo, and Cookie Monster need a new home. Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about taking vitamin D and broken bones, why holding you pee is bad, and whether just going for a walk can help depression.

Supreme Court leaves California CO2 rules intact… for now. What does that mean for CA auto emission standards? Should the President have nuclear sole authority? The median renter in America has a net worth of $10,400. The median homeowner’s net worth is $400,000. The extremely offline joy of the board game club.

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Luigi Mangione has been indicted in New York for murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100BIL in disaster aid. The Dow just did something it hasn’t done since Jimmy Carter was president. Police chief says motive for Abundant Life Christian School shooting was ‘combination of factors.’ Los Angeles County to eliminate $500MIL in medical debt for thousands of residents.