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

Case of Mistakenly Deported Man

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Rafah now being a ‘closed military zone.” KFI News White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on Trump’s tariffs and what we should expect next. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy talks about DOJ placing senior lawyer on leave in case of mistakenly deported man. The show closes with Amy talking with the owner of Swaggy Wolfdog about being banned from Dodger...

Apr 07, 202548 min

Amazon Bidding to Buy TikTok

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker gives a tariff update: trading partners and financial markets. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski talks about Amazon bidding to buy TikTok. Amy talks with the House Whisperer Dean Sharp about cabinets and calls. We get in your business with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talking about the latest trends in the business world and an update on what the stock market is looking like today. The show closes with ABC News e...

Apr 04, 202544 min

Burglary Tourists Strike Again

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on President Trump’s “Liberation Day’ and the tariff plan he announced yesterday. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett speaks on the so-called burglary tourists striking again but this time armed and with the family in the home. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews The Residence now streaming on Netflix. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about this week in business and ...

Apr 03, 202545 min

Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Results

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy talks about the Wisconsin Supreme Court election results serving as a litmus test for President Trump. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about new Prime perks, travel tech tips, and some good news for parents. Amy talks with Owner/Founder of Corgi Beach Day & Corgi Nationals Kelly McLemore about So. Cal’s Corgi Beach Day happening April 5th in Huntington Beac...

Apr 02, 202544 min

Ark of the Covenant

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon decker starts the show talking about President Trump floating the idea of serving a third term. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on the extended-stay astronauts and their 286-day mission. 24/7 reporter Rory O’Neill joins the show to talk about Ark of the Covenant. We get in your business with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talking about the latest trends in business and an update on the stock market. Host of ‘How ...

Apr 01, 202544 min

Trump 'Very Angry' at Putin

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about the Trump administration asking SSCOTUS to weigh in on deportations. KFI News White House correspondent speaks on Trump getting angry at Putin. ABC News national journalist Jim Ryan reports there is finally a break on egg prices. Amy talks with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe about the latest news in business and a stock market forecast. The show closes with California Regional E...

Mar 31, 202542 min

VP Vance to Greenland

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on VPOTUS heading to Greenland. ABC News White House correspondent Molly Nagle talks about Trump pulling back Stefanik’s UN nomination. KFI reporter Michael Monks shares a highlight feature on MLB opening day. We get in your business with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talking about the latest trends in the business world and an update on what the stock market is looking like today. The show closes with ABC Ne...

Mar 28, 202544 min

MLB Opening Day

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett discussing what an investigation into the Signal chat leak would look like and the Supreme Court ruling on ghost guns. In lieu of MLB opening day [officially], Amy talks with Dodgers superfan Jose ‘Blue Beard’ Lara. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews The Residence now streaming on Netflix. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about this week in business and the stock ma...

Mar 27, 202546 min

TikTok Ban Back in the Spotlight

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News. ABC News analyst John Cohen speaks on why the Signal leak really is a big deal. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Apple setting a date for WWDC, TikTok ban being back in the spotlight, and Amazon’s Spring sale is LIVE! Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to a prop store movie auction from _____.

Mar 26, 202545 min

Trump Administration Accidentally Texts Reporter War Plans

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on the Prime Minister of Greenland criticizing this week’s trip to the country by Trump administration officials. ABC News White House correspondent follows talking about Trump’s national security adviser adding a journalist to text chat on highly sensitive Yemen strike plans. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski discusses what we need to know about Section 230 and the “Wiley E. Coyote: Tesla test. We get in ...

Mar 25, 202546 min

Ukraine-Russia War: Deadly Drone Attack Exchange

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to discuss Ukraine & Russia’s deadly drone attack exchange amid ceasefire talks. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Israel’s cabinet approving ‘voluntary departure’ plan for Palestinians. Amy talks with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy about Trump’s border czar saying administration won’t defy judge’s order on deportation flight...

Mar 24, 202544 min

Marijuana Use Linked to Heart Attacks

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about President Trump singing a bill to drastically shrink the Education Department. ABC News journalist Jim Ryan speaks on marijuana being linked to heart attacks. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!’ Today, Dean talks about making your tract home homier. Coutrney Donohue from Bloomberg Media joins the sho...

Mar 21, 202544 min

Ranking American Cities

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller reporting live from Jerusalem talking about Israel launching a ground operation to retake part of a key corridor in Northern Gaza. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett speaks on the newly uncovered JFK assassination documents and what, if any, new information has been found. Amy revisits Gary & Shannon’s interview with LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks ...

Mar 20, 202543 min

Russia Agrees to Limited Ukraine Ceasefire

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show to talk about Trump and Putin agreeing to an immediate ceasefire. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Pebble watch comeback, Venhub in North Hollywood, transcription tools, and Google’s wildfire detection tool. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s o...

Mar 19, 202543 min

Joel Larsgaard, Host Of ‘How to Money,’

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy reports that a judge is questioning the Department of Justice regarding Trump's deportation flights. We also had Dodgers reporter David Vassegh joining us from Japan for the Tokyo Series. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller discusses Netanyahu's controversial push to fire Israel's Domestic Security Chief, which has sparked significant public outcry. Additionally, ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan shares that ...

Mar 18, 202534 min

Happy St. Patrick's Day

ABC reporter Karen Travers discusses former President Trump's orders to attack the Houthis in Yemen. ABC reporter Steve Portnoy covers a judge's decision to block Trump from deporting noncitizens under the Alien Enemy Act. ABC reporter Jim Ryan addresses the controversy surrounding Tesla. Bloomberg reporter Courtney Donohoe provides insights on expectations for St. Patrick's Day spending this year, and Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy. Additionally, 24/7 reporter Rory O'Neill inquires, "Do yo...

Mar 17, 202529 min

‘Smishing’ Scams' Getting Worse

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about a judge ordering thousands of federal workers be reinstated. ABC News journalist Jim Ryan speaks on the ‘smishing’ scam that’s only getting worse. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!’ Today, Dean talks about ‘flush and hidden.’ Coutrney Donohue from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market updat...

Mar 14, 202544 min

The Rain Has Arrived

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. Amy speaks with Ariel Cohen from the National Weather Service about the storm hitting South California. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Iran’s Supreme Leader saying he won’t negotiate with the United States. Pasadena Humane’s PR and Communications Manager Kevin McManus talks about the upcoming Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run, one of Pasadena Humane's biggest fundraisers each year, with proceeds helping...

Mar 13, 202545 min

House Narrowly Passes Six-Month Funding Bill

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about House republicans passing funding bill with one democratic vote. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about new features on TikTok, Warner Bros. DVD disc rot, scam call hack, and the Gallery LA. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s On It’, she ...

Mar 12, 202542 min

Debate Over Capital Punishment

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House reporter Jon Decker opens the show talking about tariffs and the economy. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on Mike Johnson’s confidence the Trump-backed funding bill ‘will pass.’ ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski shares the latest news in the tech world. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and the stock market. The show closes with ABC national journalist Jim Ryan discussing a renews de...

Mar 11, 202542 min

DOJ Investigating Major Egg Producers

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to speak on Israel cutting off electricity supply to Gaza, affecting a desalination plant producing drinking water. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous talks about the DOJ investigating major egg producers amid soaring prices. Amy talks with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan about some positive health news for a change. The show closes with SEMA Senior VP of Public a...

Mar 10, 202542 min

Facebook Users Falling Victim to Scams

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the screaming match that took place in the House after vote to censure democrat Al Green. ABC News journalist Jim Ruan speaks on well-intentioned Facebook users falling victim to scams. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!’ Today, Dean talks about where you can get the most space for the least amount of money. Co...

Mar 07, 202543 min

FEMA Deadlines Approaching for Wildfire Victims

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to talk about Trump granting one month exemption for US automakers. Amy talks with Media Relations Specialist for Disaster Operations Division at FEMA La Tanga Hopes about FEMA deadlines approaching for LA wildfire victims. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to Warner Bros Studios Tour Hollywood in Burbank. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about this week in business and the stock market. The s...

Mar 06, 202547 min

Trump's Address to Congress

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker joins the show to talk about President Trump’s address to the joint session of Congress. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Google’s new privacy tool, new iPads from Apple, and Sony Honda. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s On It’ she reviews Paradise now streaming on ...

Mar 05, 202541 min

Postwar Plan for Gaza

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Arab countries working on a postwar plan for Gaza. ABC News White House correspondent Karne Travers joins the show to preview Trump’s first address of his second term to joint session of Congress. Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow are proud parents again! Amy talks with Sandy Steers from Friends of Big Bear Valley and Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam about the newly hatched eaglet...

Mar 04, 202543 min

97th Annual Academy Awards Winners & Losers

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. She opens the show with an Oscar’s recap. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker joins the show to discuss Zelenskyy and Trump’s meeting. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talks about the ghost has landed. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe Talks about Hulu's streaming troubles and The show closes with ABC News correspondent Mike Dobuski sharing his take on the 97th annual Academy Awards.

Mar 03, 202546 min

Road to the Oscars

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Jim Ryan opens the show with the latest regarding the death of Gene Hackman. Amy talks with the Associate Administrator for the NASA Science Mission Directorate Nicky Fox about two moon deliveries with NASA instruments only days away from landing and what we expect to learn. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!’ Today, Dean talks about the BEST of the 2025 Inte...

Feb 28, 202544 min

Actor Gene Hackman Found Dead

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. KFI white House reporter Jon Decker joins the show to talk about Trump and what has been accomplished this week. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on famous actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead in their home. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the Ronald Regan Library for the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about student loan debt will soon be affecting credit scores. The show closes with Amy talking with the Founder...

Feb 27, 202545 min

Does Elon Musk Speak for President Trump?

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent talks about President Trump saying ‘Everybody Speaks for Me’ when referring to whether Elon Musk speaks for the President. ABC News Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Mike talks about Apple’s latest $500BIL investment and Amazon prepping a big Alexa refresh. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Oscar nominated film The Brutalist. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins...

Feb 26, 202540 min

Honeybee Shortage in California

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Ines de la Cuetara joins the show live from London to talk about Zelenskyy being ‘proud’ of Ukraine as country marks 3rd anniversary of war with Russia. Keith Roberts from The Valley Hive talks about California facing a honeybee shortage. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy discusses AP vs White House: ‘viewpoint discrimination.’ Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the stock market. The show closes with the host of ‘Ho...

Feb 25, 202541 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android