Wake Up Call with Amy King - podcast cover

Wake Up Call with Amy King

KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)www.iheart.com
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.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

June Gloom and SAG Doom?

Jennifer Jones Lee returns for your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call! ABC's Ines De La Cuetara joins the show to talk about Prince Harry's court appearance happening later today. Then, a check-in with the National Weather Service as June gloom rolls in, bringing clouds, cold and a chance of storms. ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers highlights what the focus is right now in Washington. And Dr. Catherine Kelso, Deputy Executive Director of the V.A. Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care Ve...

Jun 06, 202340 min

Historic Default Averted...For Now

Jason Middleton is in as Jennifer Jones Lee is set to return tomorrow, and covers your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to talk about President Biden signing the bill to raise the debt ceiling, averting a historic default for at least another couple of years. ABC's Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski shares some details regarding what we can expect from Apple's WWDC event happening later this morning. The GOP field has begun taking shape as more ca...

Jun 05, 202338 min

It's A Bee-utiful Friday

Jason Middleton sits in for Jennifer Jones Lee for your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers has more about the Senate's preparedness to vote on the debt ceiling bill. ABC's Luke Barr talks with Jason about Ring security cameras having given employees 'full access' to all customer videos for years, according to the FTC. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp returns to Wake Up Call to talk about Bees, and helps separate the facts from the fiction about them. And ABC...

Jun 02, 202342 min

We've Got A Deal!

Jason Middleton sits in for Jennifer Jones Lee for your Thursday morning, iHeartRadio Access Day Wake Up Call! ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers shares more information on the debt ceiling bill that was agreed upon yesterday as the House is set to vote on it. ABC's Brad Garrett highlights how artificial intelligence could potentially pose a risk to humanity if there aren't any safegaurds set. And ABC's Jim Ryan talks about how regulators are recommended automatic braking systems for ...

Jun 01, 202340 min

The Future is AI

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Karen Travers shares some information coming out of The White House. Then, KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for a fresh edition of 'Wired Wednesday' where he and Jen predict what will be unveiled by Apple at their event next Monday, the best travel assistant ever and Amazon discontinuing one of its big Alexa selling points. CNBC's Jane Wells returns for Biz Buzz! And ABC's Anne Flaherty highlights how a large amoun...

May 31, 202340 min

Happy National Jennifer Day!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's White House correspondent Karen Travers gives an update on the debt ceiling negotiations and the "Fiscal Responsbility Act." Then, ABC's Ines De La Cuetara talks about Russia and Turkey. Some Biz Bites Jen covers include people that are worth more than the U.S. Treasury, streaming services removing movies and television shows, and some troubling news about an Arby's employee. Then, ABC's Jim Ryan talks about how American workers a...

May 30, 202341 min

A Day of Remembrance

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Memorial Day Monday morning Wake Up Call. As we honor the fallen and remember those who have served our country, Jennifer provides some history of Memorial Day and The WUC Crew plays a little Memorial Day Trivia. Then, some Biz Bites, as State Farm has stopped offering home insurance in California, employees being fired for chasing robbers, and southern accents negatively impacting the income for some. And Amy Mangueira joins the show! She's the author of "The Path ...

May 29, 202340 min

There's A Wiener In Your House

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call! ABC's Entertainment Reporter Jason Nathanson comes on to highlight some big things hitting cinemas this weekend, including the new Live-Action Little Mermaid! ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers talks about the looming debt ceiling default and updates us on the progress, if any, being made. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp returns to talk all about your home! What are foyers and hallways, really? And Dean talks all about that wie...

May 26, 202339 min

What's the Difference Between a Nap and a Sleep?!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thusday morning Wake Up Call. Investopedia.com's Caleb Silver talks about the prospect of a government default. Then, ABC's Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett examines how a default could devastate public safety. MACRO's Jason Middleton joins the show and talks about Americans and retirement, Meta's fresh round of layoffs, Florida oranges and BMW's latest feature coming to its cars. And ABC's Jim Ryan anticipates a busy weekend of travel for Memorial Day.

May 25, 202340 min

Time Flies

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Ines De La Cuetara talks about former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson facing a new police probe over visits he had during Europe's pandemic lockdown. Then, KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro is back for a fresh edition of Wired Wednesday! Rich shares information ab9out Apple's next big event happening June 5th, Netflix beginning its password crackdown and Peloton making changes to both its pricing and its app. CNBC's Jane Wells ret...

May 24, 202342 min

Optimism Remains

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers highlights how, despite an agreement having not been met yet, President Biden and Speaker McCarthy remain optimistic after their meeting late yesterday. ABC's Ines De La Cuetara talks about a reignited search for a toddler in the UK that went missing in 2007. ABC's Jim Ryan shares information about recycling, and how all that work you did to save plastics and aluminum may have been wasted on...

May 23, 202342 min

Guess Who's Back!

Jennifer Jones Lee is back to host your Monday morning Wake Up Call! ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to talk about how President Biden and Speaker McCarthy are meeting for more debt ceiling talks as the June 1st deadline approaches. Then, ABC's Ines De La Cuetara shares information from the G7 meeting that happened over the weekend. ABC's Luis Martinez highlights what's happening at the Pentagon. And ABC's Jim Ryan has more on the he-said/she-said over airback inflator...

May 22, 202338 min

Cleanin' Out the Closet

Jason Middleton sits in for Jennifer Jones Lee, who returns on Monday, for your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Jim Ryan joins the show to talk about Career Day and highlights the fastest-growing occupations through 2017. Then, Investopedia.com's Caleb Silver talks about housing prices beginning to fall, what's next for interest rates, and the latest on the debt ceiling standoff. Dean Sharp is back for a fresh segment with The House Whisperer! And ABC's Entertainment Reporter Jason Nathanson ...

May 19, 202341 min

A MiddleTON of Tech Talk

Jason Middleton sits in for Jennifer Jones Lee for your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. The global economy looms large when it comes to the government default as President Biden remains determined to reach an agreemenf with House Speaker McCarthy; ABC's Karen Travers has more. Then, ABC's Law Enforcement Reporter Luke Barr highlights a report about 'egrigious' violations of the Department of Justice's policy by a former U.S. attorney. More from ABC - Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski talks about AM radi...

May 18, 202340 min

Always Behind Artificial Intelligence

Jason Middleton sits in for Jennifer Jones Lee for your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC White House Correspondent shares information regarding President Joe Biden having cut his upcoming foreign trip short amid the debt ceiling showdown. KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins for Wired Wednesday! Open AI founder Sam Altman has told Congress that AI regulation is "essential", Google will begin deleting inactive accounts, and Apple has introduced new assistive features including a way to preser...

May 17, 202340 min

Wake Up Call

TERRENCE HAYES – VA PRESS SECRETARY Urging Eligible Veterans to Apply for PACT Act Benefits before August 10, 2023 MIKE DOBUSKI EU ANTITRUST OFFICIALS APPROVE MICROSOFT’S BID TO BUY ACTIVISION/BLIZZARD INES DE LA CUETARA ZELENSKYY'S EUROPEAN TOUR YIELDS MORE AID: FRANCE PLEDGES TANKS & TRAINING, UK ATTACK DRONES, MORE MISSILES

May 16, 202341 min

Wake Up Call

Aaron Katersky- Buffalo Remembers Tops shooting victims, one year later Em Nguyen- At the White House: Debt celing talks to continue this week Steve Roberts- The ethics of covering Trump John Cohen- Update from the border after end of Title 42

May 15, 202339 min

Wake Up Call

JIM RYAN BORDER PATROL CHIEF: “THE INCREASE THAT WE HAVE SEEN ... WAS REALLY THE ‘SURGE’.” CALEB SILVER WEEKLY JOBS REPORT, APRIL PPI, MUSK'S BIG ANNOUNCEMENT & THE DEBT CEILING DEADLINE LOOMS EVER LARGER DEAN SHARP NEW STUFF: BEST ALL IN ONE WASHER/DRYER / AC Soft Starters / Patio Roof Riser Hardware / Plexidoor Pet Doors / Whole House permanent eave mount track lights /This is what will replace garbage disposals - Sepura JASON NATHANSON THE ENTERTAINMENT REPORT

May 12, 202342 min

Burrito Bandito

JIM RYAN ON THE BORDER BRAD GARRETT THE UTAH MOTHER OF 3 CHARGED WITH MURDERING HER HUSBAND -- THEN WRITING A BOOK TO HELP HER CHILDREN WITH THEIR GRIEF BIZ BYTES W/ JASON MIDDLETON Inflation is cooling, but items aren’t cheaper. Why? / Brides and grooms have a new place to register / 40% of Gen Z work multiple jobs because cost of living / Is Twitter a dating app? HOW TO MONEY W/ JOEL LARSGAARD New Cars, once part of the American Dream, now out of reach for many /Quarter of Americans admit they...

May 11, 202346 min

Bet On It!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Jim Ryan talks about how U.S. Troops have arrived at the U.S. border with Mexico as Title 42 is set to end, and also provides more information on the shooter in Allen, Texas. Then, CEO of TheSportsBetExpert.com Peter Anadio comes on to talk about how much money Americans have bet on sports in the last 5 years. ABC's Royal Oakes explains the verdict reached in the Donald Trump sexual abuse trial. And ABC's Daria Albinger highligh...

May 10, 202331 min

Teachers Finally Get Some Help

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. It's an ABC heavy morning! ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers first joins the show to talk about today being the first in negotiations surrounding the debt ceiling while the gun violence epidemic continues to frustrate Biden. Then, Ines De La Cuetara shares information regarding the President of Mexico holding a call with Biden on immigration and the fentanyl crisis. Mike Dobuski talks about Bluesky, the possible competitor t...

May 09, 202344 min

No End In Sight

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to talk about President Biden's low approval rating as concerns revolving around his age grow. Then, ABC's Ines De La Cuetara share information about the Ukrainian nuclear plant as worries continue to grow. The Texas mall shooter had a history of mental health issues - ABC's Jim Ryan has more. And Chief Content Officer Brad Silverman and Kappa Studios Founder and President Paul...

May 08, 202341 min

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday, Cinco De Mayo Wake Up Call. ABC's Karen Travers shares information on the Biden Administration insisting on moving past "political brinksmanship." Then, Investopedia.com's Caleb Silver talks about the new jobs numbers. Dean Sharp is back from his vacation and joins Jennifer Jones Lee on this Friday morning Wake Up Call for Jen and The House Whisperer! Dean gives his 5 Tips for Remodeling Right and explains why "design matters most". And ABC's Jim Ryan highli...

May 05, 202345 min

So Much for LIGHT RAIN

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Karen Travers shares information regarding Washington preparing for the end of Title 42. ABC News Senior Correspondent talks about a third accuser to testify in the Trump defamation and battery trial. Then, KFI's own Jason Middleton accompanies Jen for some "Biz Bytes". ABC's Mike Dobuski has a solution for coming up with good, new passwords. And Nick Pagliochini, the "15-Minute Foodie" brought some 'Cutie Pies' for the Wake Up C...

May 04, 202344 min

Gosh Darn It, Betty White (The Puppy)

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Ines De La Cuetara has more on the Russian Defense Chief wanting wartime missle output doubled. Then, KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for another edition of 'Wired Wednesday'! Apple and Google are teaming up to better protect people when it comes to the use of trackers, Shutterfly will now begin deleting photos from inactive accounts, and Farmers Fridge is coming - Rich explains what it is, and how it might impact...

May 03, 202341 min

Stay Ready

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Karen Travers shares information on possible progress being made in the debt ceiling talks after Yellen issued a dire warning. Then, ABC Senior Correspondent Aaron Katersky talks about Trump's accuser and why she waited so long to come out with her allegations. ABC's Jim Ryan warns of a "subscription renewal scam." And Michelle Steinberg, Director of the Wildfire Division at the National Fire Protection Association talks about Wil...

May 02, 202342 min

More Rain for SoCal

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Karen Travers talks about President Biden at the White House Correspondent's Dinner. Then, National Weather Service Meteorologist Todd Hall warns of more clouds and rain hitting SoCal. ABC News Senior Correspondent Aaron Katersky sheds more light on the battery and defamation trial against Donald Trump resuming today. Five innocent people in Texas were killed execution-style over the weekend - their neighbor is the suspect. And ABC...

May 01, 202345 min

Technology is Crippling

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC and Investopedia.com's Caleb Silver joins the show to talk about the GDP and the PCE, the stock market and might there be another bank collapse on the horizon? ABC's Ines De La Cuetara talks about the corononation for the 21st Century, as Buckingham Palace has released the list of roles that will be filled at the service. And ABC's Entertainment Reporter Jason Nathanson is back for an entertainment update.

Apr 28, 202342 min

Becoming More Inclusive

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to talk about President Biden and his acknowledgement that people fear he's too old to hold another term as President. Then, ABC's Jim Ryan shares information on how the military is easing up on tattoos and facial hair. KFI Anchor and Host Jason Middleton accompanies Jen for some Biz Bites. And Major General Alex Fink, Chief of Army Enterprise Marketing talks more about how the...

Apr 27, 202343 min

Justice Isn't Enough

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Karen Travers highlights the U.S.'s commitment to South Korea, citing that it's "ironclad" despite what the leaked documents say. Then, KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro returns for another edition of Wired Wednesday! WhatsApp is becoming available on more platforms with multiple iterations of logins available simultaneously and Rich gives his review of the Ring Car Cam. ABC's Jim Ryan warns that some supplements might offer more ...

Apr 26, 202345 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android