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JFK Files Released | ‘Medical News’ with Dr. Jim Keany
SpaceX Returns Stranded NASA Astronauts | Adults Only Hotels
(March 19, 2025)
Chris Merril is in for Bill while he is out on vacation. When astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth. Chief Justice Roberts disagrees with Trump; Trump asks for his impeachment. NewsNation guest Tom Dempsey joins the show to speak on the issue. Why are young adults vulnerable to phishing scams. blame it on FOMO. FBI issues spring break travel warnings. Places you should not go if you want to live through it. Are people bringing their ratty kids to adults only hotels.
Chris Merril is in for Bill while he is out on vacation. When astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth. Chief Justice Roberts disagrees with Trump; Trump asks for his impeachment. NewsNation guest Tom Dempsey joins the show to speak on the issue. Why are young adults vulnerable to phishing scams. blame it on FOMO. FBI issues spring break travel warnings. Places you should not go if you want to live through it. Are people bringing their ratty kids to adults only hotels.
Handel on the News
(March 19, 2025)
Amy King joins Chris Merril who is filling in for Bill for Handel on the News. NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space. Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks overnight, hours after Trump-Putin call. Zelensky announces talk with Trump on March 19; says Russia attacked Ukraine’s power grid despite claimed pause.
Amy King joins Chris Merril who is filling in for Bill for Handel on the News. NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space. Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks overnight, hours after Trump-Putin call. Zelensky announces talk with Trump on March 19; says Russia attacked Ukraine’s power grid despite claimed pause.
Challenges With Apple Intelligence | Classified JFK Files
(Tuesday 03/18/25)
In January, Meta announced that it would be replacing fact-checkers with a new system. Meanwhile, Apple executives are meeting this week for their annual offsite, which is a closed-door event. The primary topic of discussion will reportedly be the company's ongoing challenges with Apple Intelligence. Additionally, Trump has announced that he will release the remaining classified JFK files. Polls indicate that many Millennials prefer pets to children.
In January, Meta announced that it would be replacing fact-checkers with a new system. Meanwhile, Apple executives are meeting this week for their annual offsite, which is a closed-door event. The primary topic of discussion will reportedly be the company's ongoing challenges with Apple Intelligence. Additionally, Trump has announced that he will release the remaining classified JFK files. Polls indicate that many Millennials prefer pets to children.
Crime Decrease? | Trump Being Trump...Again
(Tuesday 03/18/25)
The Mayor of Los Angeles and the Chief of the LAPD are celebrating a significant decline in both homicides and gun-related shootings throughout the city. It’s important for visa holders and other individuals residing in the United States to understand their legal rights. Federal judges are faced with the challenge of enforcing their rulings in the event they are ignored or undermined by the Trump Administration.
The Mayor of Los Angeles and the Chief of the LAPD are celebrating a significant decline in both homicides and gun-related shootings throughout the city. It’s important for visa holders and other individuals residing in the United States to understand their legal rights. Federal judges are faced with the challenge of enforcing their rulings in the event they are ignored or undermined by the Trump Administration.
Handel on the News
(Tuesday 03/18/25)
Amy King and Chris Merrill for Handel on the News. Israel has launched deadly airstrikes in Gaza. Southern California Edison is investigating a 'zombie' power line as a possible cause of the Eaton Fire. After a federal judge questioned Trump’s deportations, Trump is seeking to replace the judge. On opening day in Tokyo, Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers prepare to start the MLB season, while Spectrum offers a streaming-only subscription for Dodgers games. In other news, SpaceX's Dragon capsule has undocked from the ISS. The search for missing Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki continues, with new surveillance footage and a person's passport confiscated. The U.S. has issued travel advisories for spring break. Trump announced that JFK assassination files will be released today. Harvard is going tuition-free for families earning up to $200,000, and California Governor Newsom plans to request an additional $2.8 billion for Medi-Cal cost overruns.
Amy King and Chris Merrill for Handel on the News. Israel has launched deadly airstrikes in Gaza. Southern California Edison is investigating a 'zombie' power line as a possible cause of the Eaton Fire. After a federal judge questioned Trump’s deportations, Trump is seeking to replace the judge. On opening day in Tokyo, Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers prepare to start the MLB season, while Spectrum offers a streaming-only subscription for Dodgers games. In other news, SpaceX's Dragon capsule has undocked from the ISS. The search for missing Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki continues, with new surveillance footage and a person's passport confiscated. The U.S. has issued travel advisories for spring break. Trump announced that JFK assassination files will be released today. Harvard is going tuition-free for families earning up to $200,000, and California Governor Newsom plans to request an additional $2.8 billion for Medi-Cal cost overruns.
No More Snacks | New Bill In Texas
(Monday 03/17/25)
Life is getting expensive! Sales at US convenience stores have decreased by 4.3%, indicating that people are purchasing fewer snacks. Shoppers feeling the pinch of inflation are increasingly opting for lower-priced store brands. There are ongoing protests against Tesla, and Trump is trying to rally support. Additionally, a new bill in Texas aims to prevent students from behaving in ways other than human in school.
Life is getting expensive! Sales at US convenience stores have decreased by 4.3%, indicating that people are purchasing fewer snacks. Shoppers feeling the pinch of inflation are increasingly opting for lower-priced store brands. There are ongoing protests against Tesla, and Trump is trying to rally support. Additionally, a new bill in Texas aims to prevent students from behaving in ways other than human in school.
January 6th | March Madness
(Monday 03/17/25)
Democrats are facing internal divisions, leading to a decrease in the Democratic Party's favorability. Donald Trump has stated that Joe Biden's last-minute pardons for Congress members who investigated the January 6th events are invalid and no longer in effect. Additionally, March Madness is likely to affect productivity in the workplace. In other news, the Big Bears' cherished eagles, Jackie and Shadow, have lost one of their eaglets.
Democrats are facing internal divisions, leading to a decrease in the Democratic Party's favorability. Donald Trump has stated that Joe Biden's last-minute pardons for Congress members who investigated the January 6th events are invalid and no longer in effect. Additionally, March Madness is likely to affect productivity in the workplace. In other news, the Big Bears' cherished eagles, Jackie and Shadow, have lost one of their eaglets.
Handel on the News
(Monday 03/17/25)
Amy King and Chris Merrill for Handel on the News.
The Trump administration has deported hundreds of immigrants despite a court order. A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Malibu area. Matt Richtman from Illinois became the first American man to win the Los Angeles Marathon in 31 years. Oil prices have risen following a U.S. attack on the Houthis and optimistic economic prospects in China. Pyrotechnics have been blamed for a fire that tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia, resulting in the deaths of 59 people. A Peruvian fisherman has been found alive after being lost at sea for 95 days. The Insurance Commissioner has "provisionally" accepted State Farm's 22% emergency rate hike. "Ted Lasso" is, believe it or not, returning for Season 4. Altoona police arrested Luigi Mangione and cleverly provided him with a snack to obtain his DNA. Jay Leno is supporting a California bill that would relax smog test requirements for classic cars.
Amy King and Chris Merrill for Handel on the News.
The Trump administration has deported hundreds of immigrants despite a court order. A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Malibu area. Matt Richtman from Illinois became the first American man to win the Los Angeles Marathon in 31 years. Oil prices have risen following a U.S. attack on the Houthis and optimistic economic prospects in China. Pyrotechnics have been blamed for a fire that tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia, resulting in the deaths of 59 people. A Peruvian fisherman has been found alive after being lost at sea for 95 days. The Insurance Commissioner has "provisionally" accepted State Farm's 22% emergency rate hike. "Ted Lasso" is, believe it or not, returning for Season 4. Altoona police arrested Luigi Mangione and cleverly provided him with a snack to obtain his DNA. Jay Leno is supporting a California bill that would relax smog test requirements for classic cars.
Marginal Legal Replay | Hour 1
Handel on the Law, Marginal Legal Replay.