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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

Don't Take That to the Bank

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Karen Travers shares information on President Biden addressing the banking collapse. Tom Rivers has more on Ukraine being critical of Russia's call to extend their grain deal for 60 days. 'How To Money''s own Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about the banking collapse and how kids are finally being taught financial literacy in school. And ABC's Jim Ryan draws an interesting connection between the kidnapping and murder of the ...

Mar 14, 202340 min

Everything, Everywhere, All the Awards

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday, Post-Oscars Wake Up Call! ABC's Karen Travers has details regarding President Biden's anticipated announcement of a Australia sub deal in San Diego. ABC News Senior Correspondent Aaron Katersky talks about Michael Cohen and how he'll testify in the Trump investigation. Bob Bryant is the Co-Founder of Mission K-9 Rescue and joins the show to talk about the organization and how big of an impact dogs have in the military. And some Entertainment News with ABC's ...

Mar 13, 202344 min

It's A Wayne Kind of Friday

Jennifer Jones Lee is out and Wayne Resnick is in! The National Weather Service comes on to warn of an atmospheric river on its way. ABC's Entertainment Reporter Jason Nathanson joins the show with an Oscars preview. Jim Ryan highlights America's sleep problem. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back, dropping some concrete knowledge. And Darcy Smith, Co-Founder of Funky Chicken Rescue, talks about Timmy the Sheep of Vacaville who's a finalist for a chance to be the star of the Cadbury Bunny comm...

Mar 10, 202340 min

Guess Who's Back!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. Measels cases are on the rise again, and doctors are blaming unvaccinated kids - ABC's Jim Ryan has more. Jay Ratliff is iHeartRadio's Aviation Expert and he joins Jen to talk about how the aviation industry is offering perks to sweeten job deals, while Southwest is trying to change how passengers board their planes. ABC's Tech Reporter Mike Dubuski shares information about the potential banning of TikTok as a top U.S. intelligence off...

Mar 09, 202337 min

Let's Talk About Timmy the Sheep

ABC's Katherine Faulders shares information on Tukcer Carlson 'selectively' using January 6th audio to push his 'they were nonviolent' theory. KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro is back for Wired Wednesday. CNBC's Jane Wells and Jen talk Biz Buzz. And ABC's Jim Ryan has more information on the abducted Americans in Mexico as we continue to learn more about what happened, as two of them were found dead and the other two are alive and back in the U.S.

Mar 08, 202341 min

It's A Feel-Good Tuesday

Norfolk Southern will pay for the relocation costs of residents that live within a mile of the Palestine, Ohio area effected by the toxic chemical train derailment; ABC's Ike Ejiochi has more. ABC's Ines De La Cuetara talks more about Ukraine President Zelenskyy vows to not retreat from Bakhmut as Russia continues its assault. Jim Ryan shares information regarding 4 U.S. citizens that have gone missing after having been kidnapped in Mexico. And Aaron Katersky, ABC News Senior Correspondent, talk...

Mar 07, 20238 min

Where's The Warmth, California?!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. The cold snap in California continues as cold weather alerts have been issues for parts of the Los Angeles County. ABC's Ike Ejiochi shars information about a Bipartisan group pushing for a rail safety bill. Ines de la Cuetara, having freshly rerturned from Israel, talks about mass protests taking place over there against judicial reform. Would you ride in a self-driving car? ABC's Jim Ryan talks with Jen further about the goal to have m...

Mar 06, 202340 min

Guilty As Charged

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. Disgraced Lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been found guilty in the killings of his wife and son and is set to be sentenced today. ABC's Rick Klein shares information regarding the House ethics committee opening an inquiry into George Santos. Jim Ryan talks about how eating disorders are on the rise among teens and the impact of social media use on their body image. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp comes on to talk about "skinning your home." And ...

Mar 03, 202342 min

Help Is On The Way, San Bernardino

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. Ibtessem Gudenfoud joins the show to provide some more information on the train tragedy in Greece. CA Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for those trapped in their homes in the San Bernardino mountains from the thick layers of snow. ABC's Mike Dobuski talks about Elon Musk laying out a roadmap for Tesla. The FBI believes the lab in Wuhan, China was the origin of COVID-19 - ABC's Brad Garrett has more. And some sad ...

Mar 02, 202341 min

Another Day You Should Just Stay Home

JEnnifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesdsay morning Wake Up Call. A look at the upcoming Presidential Election with Galen Druke - will Biden keep Harris as his running mate? KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro comes on for 'Wired Wednesday'. CNBC's Jane Wells joins Jen for 'Biz Buzz'. And ABC's Jim Ryan talks about how U.S. pedestrian deaths continue to rise.

Mar 01, 202342 min

"The Silence of the Yams"

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. SNAP benefits are set to expire tomorrow, March 1st, and will affect more than 30 million Americans - ABC's Karen Travers has more. There's a cold case in Massachusettes that was solved by a sweet potato, and ABC's Aaron Katersky shares the details. Jeff Reitz is a Disneyland-goer that broke the record for most consecutive days having attended the park - 2,995 days in a row! And ABC News Correspondent Sam Sweeney warns of airlines shift...

Feb 28, 202343 min

Who Else Got Snow?!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. It was snowing over the weekend in Southern California! And it's 'Dad Joke Monday' here at KFI - Jen and Tyler share some of their favorites while listeners chime in on Twitter with theirs. ABC's Karen Travers touches on President Biden's possible intentions to run for a second term. Tom Rivers shares more information on the Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreeing to de-escalate tensions. Officials in Texas and Michigan were surprised t...

Feb 27, 202343 min

It's As Bad As We Expected

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Eric Boldt joins the show to talk about the historic storm hitting California, as there's snow in the north and blizzard warnings in the southland. Investopedia's Caleb Silver shares information about the U.S. markets rising ahead of the key inflation report. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp gets your home prepared for this crazy weather and shares tips in efficiently using...

Feb 24, 202339 min

Yep! It's A SoCal Blizzard Warning

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your 'Friday Eve' Thursday morning Wake Up Call. The National Weather Service's Mike Wofford, Senior Forecaster, joins the show to talk about California facing a winter snowstorm of epic proportions. ABC's Matt Seyler talks about the war in Ukraine as we approach the 1 year mark. Research Physicist from the U.S. Geological Survey Thomas Pratt talks about how there's a research group studying the massive earthquake in Turkey for similaties to California. And ABC's Jim Rya...

Feb 23, 202337 min

Nothing's Off the Table, Including Jen's Pup

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. With an 'arctic blast' heading for SoCal, Andrew Rorke of the National Weather Service joins the show to provide updates and prepare us for what to expect of the weather for the rest of the week. KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro comes on for 'Wired Wednesday'. CNBC's Jane Wells talks 'Biz Buzz'. And ABC's Jim Ryan has more information coming out of Uvalde, Texas.

Feb 22, 202341 min

It's About to Get COLD

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Jordana Miller joins the show Live from Israel as the state's parliament has voted to overhaul the country's judicial system; also the latest on the Turkey earthquake. Ike Ejiochi has more information on President Biden's visit to Poland. and ABC's Tom Rivers, Live from London, talks about another person having been cured of HIV after stem cell treatment.

Feb 21, 202340 min

Respect The Presidents and Love Your Pets!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday, Presidents' Day morning Wake Up Call! Andrew Rorke of The National Weather Service joins the show again to share the forecast for the week and he summed it up in one word: "wacky". ABC's Jim Ryan shares details on President Jimmy Carter going into hospice care. Dr. Nicole Stelter, Director of Behavioral Health at Blue Shield of California talks about the CDC's teen mental health report. And Emily Beznos is a 16-year-old who just graduated from UCLA and has g...

Feb 20, 202339 min

Happy Friyay!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Lead Political Analyst and Investopedia's Rick Klein joins the show to review this week in politics. Jim Ryan talks about the Justice Department officially warning against the use of TikTok. Dean Sharp is back for Jen and The House Whisperer, where Dean talks about revitalizing an older home. And ABC's Entertainment Reporter Jason Nathanson talks about two highly-anticipated movies out this weekend!

Feb 17, 202340 min

It Was A Dolly-fied Bake-Off!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. She, Amy King and Nick Pagliochini gathered yesterday and baked items from the Dolly Parton Baking Collection and gave one lucky listener the baking tools they used! ABC's Karen Travers talks about President Biden's speech on the economy. Tom Rivers talks about the UN drafting a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. ABC's Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett shares more information on gun violence and menta...

Feb 16, 202339 min

Happy Singles Awareness Day

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. The UFO theoeries continue to pour in as ABC's Tom Rivers shares information regarding Romania and Moldova both reporting strange objects in the sky. KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro comes on for 'Wired Wednesday'. CNBC's Jane Wells talks 'Biz Buzz'. And ABC's Jim Ryan talks about 'pig butchering' scams and gives advice on avoiding scammers.

Feb 15, 202342 min

Get Ready for Some Valentine's Day Trivia!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday, Valentine's Day morning Wake Up Call. It's about to be cold again in SoCal - Jen talks with the National Weather Service about what to expect for the rest of the week. A shooting at Michigan State has left 3 dead and 5 injured. China is playing their Uno Reverse Card and is accusing the U.S. of illegaly flying balloons over China. ABC's Aaron Katersky talks about a man in a U-Haul having mowed down eight people in Brooklyn and killing one. The Wake Up Call ...

Feb 14, 202340 min

What A Game It Was!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. The Chiefs defeated the Eagles in the Super Bowl that took place yesterday - Wayne Resnick joins the show to talk highlights. ABC's Luis Martinez comes on with more details surrounding balloons that continue to be shot down. Jim Ryan talks side hustles and how they're becoming more popular as people need more income. ABC's Alex Stone talks more about the Super Bowl, specifically the Halftime Show starring Rihanna. And Denise Sanders, Sen...

Feb 13, 202339 min

Who's Ready for The Big Game!?

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Luis Martinez joins the show to talk about how the Chinese Spy Balloon may trigger U.S. access against Beijing. ABC News Entertainment Correspondent comes on to give a weekend movie roundup. It's another edition of Jen and The House Whisperer; Dean Sharp shares his best advice on 'aging in place' when it comes to your home, creating a "universal design" that is ageless. And Peter Anadio is back on for some last-minute Super Bowl be...

Feb 10, 202342 min

Everybody Gets A Tip!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. The IRS is asking millions of taxpayers to hold off on filing their taxes - ABC and Investopedia's Caleb Silver has more. We're in the age of what's being referred to as 'tipflation' - do you find yourself tipping people for just doing their job? ABC's Jim Ryan shares why everybody expects a gratuity nowadays. ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett talks more about the Chinese spy balloon and how it's only one of many ways t...

Feb 09, 202341 min

He Truly Is The King

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. Lebron James has officially broken the record for all-time leading scorner in the NBA, passing Lakers Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. ABC's Tom Rivers has the latest on the earthquake that shattered the foundations of Turkey and Syria, claiming the lives of thousands of people. KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro comes on for 'Wired Wednesday'. CNBC's Jane Wells has the latest on Disney's earnings and Super Bowl food prices in this week's 'Bi...

Feb 08, 202340 min

The Wiggle Waggle Walk is Back!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Tom Rivers has the latest on the earthquakes that have devastated Turkey and Syria as the body count continues to rise. Kevin McManus, Communications Manager at the Pasadena Humane Society comes on to talk about the Wiggle Waggle Walk, as it's slated to be earlier this year, falling on April 2nd! Pre-registration is already open and closes soon. Lebron James is set to break the NBA's All-Time Scoring Record currently held by Laker...

Feb 07, 202340 min

That Was a Captivating Awards Show!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has hit Turkey and Syria, killing at least 1,500 people as the death toll continues to rise - ABC's Jordana Miller has more. We finally shot down that Chinese spy balloon that was floating about 60,000 feet above the United States - so now what? ABC's Matt Seyler has the details. ABC Senior Correspondent Aaron Katersky talks about more Syanagogue attacks as antisemitism persists throughout the nation. An Entert...

Feb 06, 202340 min

I Thought We Were Supposed To Like Balloons

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Luis Martinez joins the show to share what little information we know about the Chinese spy balloon floating 60k feet above the U.S. Investopedia's Caleb Silver talks about the Feds hiking interest rates again and the alleged jobs slowdown. Dean Sharp joins the show for an all-new edition of Jen and The House Whisperer to talk about the International Builders Show in Las Vegas. And Susan Pierce of Red Bucket Rescue comes on to talk...

Feb 03, 202341 min

Wake Up Call

California snowpack deepest in decades KAREN TRAVERS Biden / McCarthy meeting on debt ceiling BRAD GARRETT Police training tactics JIM RYAN Cancer deaths down, Heart disease up ALINA HAUPTMAN, Best Friends Animal Society February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month

Feb 02, 202343 min

Tom Brady Retires...Again

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. News that broke during the show: Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL again! For the time being, he will turn his focus to being a commentator on FOX after signing a 10-year, 375M contract before the NFL season last year. ABC's Luke Barr talks about a search that took place in November of President Biden's office. ABC News Senior Correspondent Aaron Katersky shares more information about actor Alec Baldwin being formally ch...

Feb 01, 202341 min
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