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Wake Up Call with Amy King

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Amy King is the host of Wake Up Call. Tune into KFI AM 640 every morning at 5am for the latest news and happenings in Southern California on the iHeartRadio app.
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Episodes

Be Safe This Independence Day Weekend

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Jason Nathanson joins the show to talk Entertainment News, as the highly anticipated second half of Season 4 of Stranger Things releases today. Dia Duvernet, President of the Pasadena Humane Society, comes on to talk about the best ways to keep your animals safe this weekend. And Dean Sharp makes an appearance for this week's edition of Jen and The House Whisperer, where the two talk about space in your home and how much you should...

Jul 01, 202241 min

Justice Breyer Bids the Bench Farewell

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. The final SCOTUS decisions have been released today, closing out a historic term for Justice Breyer and starting KBJ's legacy. NATO has deemed Russia its 'most significant and direct threat'. And President Biden gives a presser live from the G7 Summit in Spain.

Jun 30, 202244 min

Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. Dr. Daniel Gittings joins the show. He's a hand surgeon and warns of the dangers involved when handling, and often times mishandling, fireworks. KTLA's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro comes on for this week's edition of 'Wired Wednesday'. And CNBC's Jane Wells is back from Spain for some Biz Buzz!

Jun 29, 202238 min

We're Doin' It Live

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call, and she does it Live on Instagram! President Biden's trip to Germany comes to a close as the G7 concludes. ABC's Luke Barr joins the show to talk Ghislaine Maxwell, as her sentencing day approaches. And a surprise January 6th hearing has been called for today - what can we expect?

Jun 28, 202239 min

A Little Swim Over the Weekend

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. President Biden is in Germany for the G7 Summit where global inflation and Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be key points of conversation. Outcries across the nation were heard over the weekend following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. And more on Uvalde, Texas with ABC's Jim Ryan.

Jun 27, 202238 min

Jen Gets Starstruck with Her Guest This Morning

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Jason Nathanson joins the show for an Entertainment Report, as the highly-anticipated 'Elvis' movie comes out today. The one-and-only Marilu Henner joins the show to share with Jen an upcoming event she'll be attending at The Grove in Los Angeles. And Dean Sharp comes on for this week's edition of Jen and The House Whisperer, where the two talk about industry game changers.

Jun 24, 202239 min

Happy Friday Eve!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. Worried parents are sending their children off to summer camp - ABC's Jim Ryan talks with Jen about how many places are preparing for active shooter situations. Some more speculation surrounding gun legislation with ABC's Brad Garrett. And Karen Travers talks about the possibility of a gas tax holiday.

Jun 23, 202238 min

Lightning, Thunder and Heat Today

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Aaron Katersky comes on to talk about day 4 of the January 6th insurrection hearings. State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall joins the show to talk about the lifeguard shortage in SoCal. Fredrika Syren shares with Jen ways to conserve water during this extreme drought we're experiencing. And ABC's Jim Ryan provides some more information on the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Jun 22, 202240 min

Happy First Day of Summer and National Selfie Day!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. The January 6th Insurrection Hearings continue with Day 4 slated for today. Salaries of employees may soon start to be disclosed by companies - how would you feel about others knowing what you make? And ABC's Karen Travers reports live from the White House in Washington.

Jun 21, 202238 min

The First Week of Summer Will Be Hot!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. The National Weather Service advises that this first week of Summer will be a hot one! A recession might not be inevitable according to the White House. Frustrated Texas lawmakers continue the hearings in Uvalde - ABC's Jim Ryan chimes in. And ABC's Aaron Katersky shares some more information surrounding the CDC's approval of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for kids under the age of 5.

Jun 20, 202240 min

Happy Father's Day, Dads!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. Millions of people are planning on going camping for Independence Day - ABC's Jim Ryan chimes in. The January 6th Committee is focusing on the pressure put on Mike Pence and is debating a criminal referral for Donald Trump. Dean Sharp joins the show for this week's edition of Jen and The House Whisperer, where Dean shares his Father's Day Gift Guide. And ABC's Jason Nathanson comes on to talk about Pixar's latest release, Lightyear.

Jun 17, 202238 min

Playing In to the Nostalgia

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday (Friday-Eve) Wake Up Call. Again, Russia has cut natural gas exports through the European Pipeline. Thirty-five percent of Americans still believe the 2020 election was stolen from President Trump - ABC's Brad Garrett chimes in. And Karen Travers comes on to talk about how the White House is being asked to 'do the right thing'.

Jun 16, 202240 min

Bear Market Provokes Recession Fears

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. "Oil production will be on the agenda" when President Biden visits Saudi Arabia. The United Kingdom cancelled their first flight out deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda. And Joel Larsgaard of the 'How To Money' podcast joins the show to talk about the bear market and advise how to lower the impact of skyrocketing gas prices in your daily life.

Jun 15, 202238 min

Revisiting the Chaos of January 6th, 2021

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. Samantha Bell from the Best Friends Animal Society joins the show to talk about June being Adopt A Shelter Cat Month and to share some events happening this month around the Los Angeles area. The UK's deportation plans for migrants are going forward as planned. And Aaron Katersky joins the show to talk about the January 6th Insurrection hearings.

Jun 14, 202241 min

A Little Look at a New Gun Bill

KFI News Director Chris Little sits in for Jennifer Jones Lee. ABC's Katherine Faulders joins the show to talk about a Senate group agreeing on a broad outline for a new gun bill. Aaron Katersky talks about a second January 6th committee hearing being set to tackle a Trump admin's false election claims. And Luke Barr comes on to talk about 31 men having been arrested in possession of shields and riot gear near a Pride parade in Idaho over the weekend.

Jun 13, 202242 min

WAKE UP CALL

AARON KATERSKY THE JAN. 6 COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARINGS GET UNDER WAY RICK KLEIN THIS WEEK IN POLITICS DEAN SHARP KAREN TRAVERS AT THE WHITE HOUSE: BIDEN WRAPS SUMMIT OF AMERICAS

Jun 10, 202241 min

Get Ready, Watermelon Fans

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. The 'Party Fit for a Queen' kicks off today for Queen Elizabeth's Royal Jubilee as she celebrates 70 years on the throne. Julieanne Gee joins the show to talk about the Watermelon Festival happening this weekend in Los Angeles. And ABC's Jim Ryan and Aaron Katersky come on, separately, to talk about the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Jun 09, 202238 min

The Heat Is On

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. A heatwave is expected to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the San Diego desert areas. KTLA's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for this week's edition of 'Wired Wednesday'. And 'How To Money' Podcast co-host Joel Larsgaard comes on to talk inflation, consumer credit and late payments.

Jun 08, 202239 min

Get Out and Vote!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. It's Primary Election Tuesday! Be sure to get out there and cast your ballot to make your voice heard. Parents of the mass shootings are calling of the White House as they "just want to see some action" on gun control. Also, Uvalde, Texas two weeks later with ABC's Jim Ryan.

Jun 07, 202235 min

There Seems To Be No End In Sight

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. Another violent weekend shook the country as two different mass shootings resulted in the deaths of of at least 6 and the injurie of 25+ people. On a lighter note, Jen shares some of her favorite boozy beverages.

Jun 06, 202240 min

A Welcome End to The Week

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. Monkeypox has officially made its way to Los Angeles County. A look at this week in politics with Rick Klein. There have been more mass shootings this year than days - we speak with Aaron Katersky about it. Jason Nathanson joins the show for some Entertainment News. And Jen speaks with Investopedia's Caleb Silver about inflation and where it goes from here.

Jun 03, 202240 min

Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. Queen Elizabeth is celebrating her 70th Anniversary on the throne in England! More on the shooting in Uvalde, Texas with ABC's Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett and Correspondent Jim Ryan.

Jun 02, 202242 min

Farewell to a Beloved Member of the Jones-Lee Family

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. KTLA's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for this week's edition of 'Wired Wednesday', where she and Rich talk about Instagram and a new Amazon store in Glendale. Dr. Simone Wildes comes on to provide some updates on Monkeypox - should you be as concerned as the media is trying to make you? And Ryan Kules and Yolanda Poullard come on to share their story about how the Wounded Warrior Project helps restore light in the lives of ...

Jun 01, 202241 min

Apologies, Vicki Lawrence!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. EU Leaders have agreed on a partial embargo on Russian oil. A video suggests that attempts were made to inform the police of ongoing 911 calls in Uvalde, Texas. And Vicki Lawrence herself joins Jen!

May 31, 202241 min

Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers on This Memorial Day

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday, Memorial Day Wake Up Call. Marine Staff Sergeant John Jones joins the show to talk about how he continues to make an impact on the lives of others despite being a double amputee Veteran. The National Calendar Day Ambassador Cindy Lee comes on the show. And with anticipated Memorial Day BBQ's today, Corner Butcher Shop's John Fuelling talks about the delicious selection his shop in La Verne offers and why it's Jen's favorite place to buy her meat.

May 30, 202240 min

Preparing for Memorial Day Weekend

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Jim Ryan joins to talk more about the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas: grief, anger, copycats and a broken heart. Admiral John Bird comes on to talk about the Poppy Wall of Honor heading to the National Mall in remembrance of fallen military servicemembers. Jen hosts Dean Sharp for this week's edition of Jen and The House Whisperer. And ABC's Aaron Katersky provides the latest in the investigation surrounding the motives and reasoni...

May 27, 202238 min

Happy National Blueberry Cheesecake Day!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Governor Abbott was heckled by his opponent Beto O' Rourke yesterday. Bob Kurkjian joins the show to talk about USO and LA Fleet Week. And Chef George Geary comes on to talk about National Blueberry Cheesecake Day!

May 26, 202239 min

Happy 100th Anniversary, LA County Fair!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. At the White House, President Biden meets with the 'Quad'. ABC's Jim Ryan joins the show to talk about how economic headwinds can't keep Americans from traveling. And it's the 100th Anniversary of the Los Angeles County Fair! CEO Walter Marquez comes on to talk about the festivities.

May 24, 202241 min

Title 42's Expiration Date and FuelFest Los Angeles!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. An update on the situation at the border as Title 42 is set to expire today - ABC's Alex Stone chimes in. President Biden has signed the Aid to Ukraine Bill into law. And Cody Walker, brother of the Late Paul Walker, joins the show to talk about FuelFest Los Angeles and how a portion of the proceeds go to Reach Out Worldwide, continuing his brother's legacy.

May 23, 202239 min
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