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Marc Saltzman joins for Tech Talk, bringing the latest updates from the gadget world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small Biz Shout Out featuring Franklin Haynes Marionettes—a puppet company keeping a rare and beautiful art form alive for over 30 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy takes us on a Southern California Sleigh Ride where she highlights different fun events and activities you can do with your friends and family this holiday season. This week, Amy takes us to Knotts Merry Farm in Buena Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Merrill kicks off the show with KFI’s Mark Rahner, joking about AI coming for everyone’s job—while warning that the younger generation may be the ones who feel it most. Chris also celebrates the massive success of KFI’s 15th Annual PastaThon and revisits the emotional, long-awaited return of KFI legend The Foosh at last night’s broadcast.Then the conversation turns to the now-viral Waymo clip: an autonomous car casually turning left through an active police standoff. Chris questions what “accountability” even means when there’s no human behind the wheel, and breaks down the difference between programming, thinking, logic… and the absence of common sense. Plus: a quick roast of AI’s obsession with em dashes.Chris then shifts to a disturbing local story—an LA family suing the school district after an alleged “kissing club” incident involving their 8-year-old daughter—and dives into the broader culture of silence that enab

Chris dives headfirst into the accelerating AI revolution—comparing today’s transformation to the Industrial Revolution, where massive job loss eventually gave way to massive reskilling. But this time, the speed is unlike anything we’ve seen before. New reporting shows the job market is shifting toward AI skills faster than universities can keep up. Traditional computer-science programs are shrinking while AI majors explode nationwide, as students gamble their entire futures on the only tech field still growing. Then: the home robot era just got real. Chris breaks down “Memo,” a new household robot that can make espresso, clear plates, and even load your dishwasher, trained by a high-tech “Skill Capture Glove.” It’s impressive, but it also raises major questions about cost, access, and what happens once robots take over chores. Finally: digital-only influencers are landing huge brand deals with fully scripted personalities and fictional backs

Chris opens the hour with heartbreaking news: former Lakers great Elden Campbell has died at 57, and Full House star Dave Coulier is facing a new cancer battle just months after beating stage-3 lymphoma. Then — a brighter moment — the triumphant return of Foosh at last night’s event. From there, the conversation shifts to a stunning new survey: 84% of American teens say the news media is biased, boring, fake, or flat-out confusing, with fewer than one in three trusting journalists to fact-check or dig for truth. Chris breaks down what this generational media distrust means for the future. Next: the Trump administration’s “no tax on tips” plan has turned into a regulatory circus. The IRS is now forced to decide what counts as a tip… and what counts as pornography. Sex workers, creators, and tax experts warn the vague rule opens the door to discrimination and wildly subjective audits. Finally, a health warning: Norovirus cases are exploding early, doubli

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 tattoo ink moving through the body, killing immune cells and weakening vaccine response, and men with ‘beer bellies’ may face serious heart damage even if they aren’t overweight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with Major Andrew Donlin of the United States Space Force about the 3rd Annual Guardian Arena Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Samsung’s NEW tri-folding phone, a free website to see if your home is part of a botnet, and the best places to go for online shopping promo codes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastathon supremacy – in today’s economy! Have you done your holiday shopping yet? Can AI help you pick out the perfect festive season gift for your loved ones? Black Friday sales have reportedly gone up 4-11% from last year, although some outlets suggest people planned to spend less this year. Are the haves carrying the have-nots? Merrill also discusses credit card hacks and people using buy now, pay later to purchase burritos. Have you heard of credit card churning? It’s when people open and close credit cards in quick succession to enjoy the perks like airline miles and cashback incentives, then close the card before they must pay the annual fee. This practice can earn up to thousands of dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court heard arguments as to whether internet companies are complicit in billions of dollars in losses due to people illegally downloading content they’re not paying for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about how to find trustworthy charities and being responsible while deciding to be charitable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy kicks off the show recapping his Thanksgiving feast and the absolute madness of holiday travel, including getting mistaken for Rich DeMuro at the Hollywood Christmas Parade. He breaks down record-setting travel delays amid the shutdown and explains how airlines are reinventing first class for the post-pandemic traveler. Steve Hartman joins with a big update on Justin Herbert’s hand injury and what it means for the Chargers. Then Andy shifts to a startling study: famous people, especially musicians, may face a higher risk of dying young. And don’t forget… KFI’s big Pastathon is tomorrow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy dives into the final stretch of Cyber Monday with a breakdown of the best last-minute deals still worth grabbing. Then he shifts to the holiday blues, why they hit harder than people admit, from money stress to family chaos. Andy explores the mysterious, fortress-like facility where “the internet” (well… the servers) really live and gives bad news for solo EV drivers now facing new carpool penalties in SoCal. He covers the incoming California storm dominating every small-talk conversation, confesses to stealing his parents’ liquor as a kid, explains the upcoming fines for non–Real ID travelers, and breaks down Costco’s surprising surge in memberships after expanding store hours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy kicks off the hour with the wild story of a 500-pound bear who decided to move into an Altadena home like it pays rent. Then Andy rewinds the clock to the pre-AI internet, before the “slop era,” deepfakes, and unverified nonsense that now floods your feed. At 9:35, it’s chaos in Queens: a McDonald’s in Flushing has officially hired a McBouncer after 2,000 local students turned the restaurant into a daily brawl zone. Andy wraps with crosstalk with George Noory and a few KTLA highlights before signing off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Wendy is talking to the director of the Kinsey Institute, Dr. Justin Garcia, about relationships today and his new book, The Intimate Animal The Science of Sex, Fidelity, and Why We Live and Die for Love, available for pre-order now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francesco is the Designer and Owner of Florence Osteria and DaMichelea.  They will be opening an Italian, a French and a Japanese restaurant in February in Hotel Figueroa. Take a listen!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born and Braised in Boyle Heights; Guisado's continues a tradition of serving the best tacos in Los Angeles featuring a menu completely focused around homestyle Mexican braises on fresh handmade corn tortillas.  They're celebrating 15 years. Take a listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's colder outside and these drinks will make you insides nice and warm. Neil has the perfect tips. Take a listenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s shock National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C., the two servicemen were on patrol and shot by an Afghan national who had been granted U.S. asylum. Trump said he is ramping up oversite of all Aghan nationals and will be sending more National Guard troops to the capitol. If you live in Ventura, apparently the tap water there is not safe for human consumption or washing, with gasoline detected in the water supply. But according to one listener, the gasoline-water situation was a false alarm due to a false reading of the Ventura water supply. These are the questions asked by family that people are hoping to avoid during Thanksgiving: Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend? When are you gonna lose those holiday pounds? How are your finances? Why don’t you come to visit more? Why don’t you use an online dating site? How’s your transition going?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.