Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. Well, the news is out - Justin Turner is headed to the Boston Red Sox on a 2 year, $22M deal. Thanks for everything, Justin! The White House stresses caution when holding gatherings this holiday season as COVID remains a concern among RSV and the Flu. The January 6th Committee is expected to recommend charges against Donald Trump later today. A surge at the border has propted an El Paso emergency declaration. And Argentina has claimed th...
Dec 19, 2022•46 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. She did it! She performed Jingle Bell Rock at yesterday's iHeartMedia's Holiday Party and her performance is up on her Instagram! @JJLKFI The Biden Administration has more COVID tests, and they're available for free now at COVIDTest.gov ABC's Matt Wolfe joins the show for some Entertainment News. Dean Sharp comes on to talk about these DIY fixes that are trending all over social media - does baby powder really solve the problem with thos...
Dec 16, 2022•38 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. With the iHeartMedia Staff Holiday Party later today, Jen is dressed head-to-toe in holiday attire! Additionally, she'll be singing some karaoke, and the video will be on her Instagram @JJLKFI. In news: another COVID surge is expected as the cold weather persists - the White House has made more free COVID tests available at https://www.covid.gov/tests . Investopedia's Caleb Silver talks about the Fed's latest interest rate increase. Ma...
Dec 15, 2022•42 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. Counterfeit flu remedies are making their rounds during peak flu season - ABC's Jim Ryan shares more information and encourages exercising caution when making purchases. Tom Rivers talks more about there being more aid on the way to Ukraine.
Dec 14, 2022•43 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. The White House on Thursday passed a bill to codify federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages and will host a celebration today with a surprise special guest! ABC's Karen Travers has more. ABC's Jim Ryan has the lowdown: Where in the U.S. is the most fun to live / visit. ABC's Aaron Katersky talks more about FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried having been arrested in the Bahamas according to a prosecutor. And over in London, ABC's T...
Dec 13, 2022•42 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. A storm has blanketed the Sierra Nevada Mountains in heavy snow, bringing rain across California. Brittney Griner has officially returned home and is doing 'really, really well'. The Lockerbie bombing suspect has been taken into custody by the US - ABC's Aaron Katersky has more on it. Just how much security and planning goes into the Super Bowl? ABC's Alex Stone takes a peak behind the scenes. And Tom Rivers talks about the World Cup Sem...
Dec 12, 2022•39 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. Brittney Griner is officially back home as her plane touched down in Texas earlier this morning. Questions remain about Paul Whelan and how soon he'll be able to come home from Russian captivity. Investopedia.com's Caleb Silver joins the show to discuss what should be expected from the next fed meeting regarding interest rates. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp shares some tips when it comes to keeping your house warm. And Kailey Proctor, B...
Dec 09, 2022•40 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. BREAKING NEWS: Brittney Griner has been freed from Russian captivity after the U.S. negotiated a prisoner swap with Russia. ABC's Jim Ryan talks about the crackdown on TikTok. And Madeline Bernstein, President of SPCLA joins the show to shed light on animals in need during this cold, holiday season.
Dec 08, 2022•41 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. Georgia has officially filled its second Senate Seat as Warnock defeated Walker yesterday in the runoff. KTLA's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for an all-new edition of 'Wired Wednesday'. And the jury has found the Trump Organization guilty of tax fraud on all counts - ABC's Aaron Katersky has more.
Dec 07, 2022•40 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. Decision Day in Georgia has come as Warnock and Walker face off. New sanctions are targeting Russian oil are rolling out - ABC's Tom Rivers reports in Live from London. And the jury deliberation begins today in the Trump Organization trial and ABC's Aaron Katersky has updates.
Dec 06, 2022•43 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. As the numbers continue to roll in, the Wake Up Call Crew thanks YOU for your generosity and donations to help Catarina's Club provide meals to THOUSANDS of children this Holiday season in this year's KFI PastaThon. ABC's Karen Travers talks The Kennedy Center Honors. Jim Ryan provides some more information on the kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Chairman of the Oxford Languages Casper Grathwohl shares the Oxford Word o...
Dec 05, 2022•40 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. As PastaThon numbers continue to roll in, the Wake Up Call dinner at the Anaheim White House with Chef Bruno currently has the highest bid among all auctions! A storm is moving into SoCal, bringing rain with it. President Biden hosted his first state visit - ABC's Elizabeth Schulze has more. A look at the economy and jobs with Investopedia's Caleb Silver. More information is coming out of the Idaho murders - Jen speaks with ABC's Crime...
Dec 01, 2022•41 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. Despite expectations of a storm bringing rain to SoCal with the risk of mudslides, Andrew Rorke of the National Weather Service gives us an inside scoop of some changes to that forecast. KTLA's Rich DeMuro joins for a new edition of 'Wired Wednesday'. And Disney Imagineer Leslie Iwerks comes on to talk about her new documentary!
Nov 30, 2022•38 min
New details emerge in ‘catfishing’ abduction, triple homicide in Riverside El Monte home invasion robbers pointed gun at child, took a dollar Pence calls on Trump to apologize for dinner with antisemite Erupting Hawaii volcano spurs warning for people to prepare AARON KATERSKY BUFFALO SHOOTER PLEADS GUILTY JANIELE MAFFEI CA EARTHQUAKE AUTHROITY CHIEF MITIGATION OFFICER JIM RYAN BBB WARNS OF HOLIDAY SCAMS ED GARRIGUES VP OF WENDY’S
Nov 29, 2022•43 min
Jason Middleton sits in for Jennifer Jones Lee for your Monday morning Wake Up Call. The White House is encouraging Americans to "update their immunity" as a 'tripledemic' threatens the Holiday season. ABC's Aaron Katersky has more information on the alleged Buffalo shooter from earlier this year being expected to plead guilty. And Jason takes a look at the current World Cup standings with some score updates.
Nov 28, 2022•41 min
Jason Middleton sits in for Jennifer Jones Lee for your Black Friday Wake Up Call! Senior Tech Analyst Rob Enderle joins the show to talk about inflation and costs. ABC's Aaron Katersky talks about Black Friday in New York as shopping lists look relatively normal despite rising costs. And Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate.com joins Jason to talk more about the economy.
Nov 25, 2022•40 min
Jason Middleton sits in for Jennifer Jones Lee for your Thanksgiving morning Wake Up Call! ABC's Aaron Katersky joins live from New York at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, we replay Jen's interview with Phyllis from Butterball Turkey for some Thanksgiving prep advice, and we take a look at the economy as record-spending is occurring this season!
Nov 24, 2022•40 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. We take the press conference covering the mass shooting that occurred in a Wal-Mart in Virginia, where 6 people were killed. KTLA's Rich DeMuro joins the show for an all-new edition of 'Wired Wednesday', CNBC's Jane Wells comes on for 'Biz Buzz' and ABC's Jim Ryan talks about thieves moving away from catalytic converters as the price of metals falls.
Nov 23, 2022•42 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. Details continue to pour out from the Colorado Springs shooting that killed 5 people in a gay club - ABC's Alex Stone contributes. The U.S. condemns that latest testing of missile launches out of North Korea. Donald Trump's terrible Tuesday gets highlighted by ABC's Aaron Katersky. And more holiday shoppers will likely shop small businesses on Saturday rather than Black Friday this year, and Jen talks with Senior Industry Analyst Ted Ro...
Nov 22, 2022•44 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. One of the recruits struck in South Whittier is in 'grave condition'. President Biden celebrated his 80th birthday over the weekend. ABC's Alex Stone joins the show to share more information surrounding the mass shooting that occurred at a gay club in Colorado Springs. The 2022 World Cup has kicked off in Qatar. And ABC's Jim Ryan talks more about the rising costs of food and how it'll impact your Thanksgiving this year.
Nov 21, 2022•42 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call! ABC's Jason Nathanson joins the show for an Entertainment Report as the demand for Taylor Swift has officially broken the internet. Some last-minute Thanksgiving prep with The House Whisperer Dean Sharp. And it turns out your parents were right - turn that music down if you want to preserve your hearing! ABC's Jim Ryan has more.
Nov 18, 2022•43 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. Karen Bass has won the election to become LA's next Mayor, becoming the second Black Mayor and first-ever woman to hold the seat! Fentanyl is in short supply for legitimate use - ABC's Jim Ryan has more. Ines De La Cuetara joins the show with an ABC News exclusive look at the NATO Space Command. Two mass murders at universities have the nation asking what it will take for safer schooling. And Ukraine is pushing back against claims that...
Nov 17, 2022•41 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. Fire risk comes along with the Santa Ana winds in SoCal. ABC's Aaron Katersky talks about Weisselberg testifying against the Trump Organization. KTLA's Rich DeMuro joins the show for an all-new edition of 'Wired Wednesday'. CNBC's Jane Wells shares some information about Twitter, Elon Musk and Sam's Club with 'Biz Buzz'. And ABC;s Matt Seyler highlights an ongoing investigation as a missile reportedly hit Poland.
Nov 16, 2022•41 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Karen Travers comes on to highlight what was discussed between President Biden and Chinese President Xi yesterday. Following its liberation from Russia, Ukraine President Zelenskyy visited Kherson. A federal judge has blocked Biden's student loan debt relief plan. And you are now part of the 8 BILLION people inhabiting planet Earth.
Nov 15, 2022•41 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. Crazy Santa Ana winds are on their way as SoCal braces for more cold weather. The Feds are investigating the disastrous crash that killed 6 at a Dallas air show over the weekend. WNBA star Britney Griner has been transferred to a Russian penal colony. And Dr. Leslie Griffin comes on to talk about 'fexting'.
Nov 14, 2022•41 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. Rick Klein joins the show off the bat to take a look back at this week in politics as many midterm elections hang in the balance still. And speaking of elections, Karen Bass has gained ground on Rick Caruso in the battle for LA Mayor. ABC's Jim Ryan talks about a stunning discovery made off the Florida coast. Dean Sharp talks 'this and that part deux'. And Entertainment Reporter Jason Nathanson comes on to talk, well, entertainment!
Nov 11, 2022•47 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. Results won't be coming for several more days in the LA Mayor's Race as the race is tight and votes remain needing to be counted. A couple has been sentenced in a plot to sell Navy secrets - ABC's Aaron Katersky has more. November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! The Senate and House remain up for grabs as some elections are still in a dead heat. And new inflation numbers were released today.
Nov 10, 2022•43 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. Mishaps and distrust are spurring Election Day misinformation - don't worry, Jen has all of the legitimate info! A winter storm continues to bring rain, snow and flood warnings to California. ABC's Lionel Moise joins the show live from Atlanta to provide an election update. ABC's Alex Stone is live from Arizona. CNBC's Jane Wells comes on for an all-new edition of 'Biz Buzz'. And ABC's Derrick Dennis reports live from Pennsylvania whe...
Nov 09, 2022•42 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. A storm continues to rain over SoCal and is expected to continue through tomorrow. ABC's Derrick Dennis joins the show to talk about the penultimate push in Pennsylvania between Fetterman and Oz. Phyllis Kramer, Butterball Turkey Talk-Line expert joins the show for some Turkey Day advice. And ABC's Jim Ryan entertains the idea of an election where no one turns out to vote.
Nov 08, 2022•41 min
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your rainy Monday morning Wake Up Call. Southern California is on storm watch with heavy rain and snow expected over the next few days. Houston's beloved furniture store owner / philanthropist / sports betting champion Mattress Mack joins the show to share his story. In Arizona, Republicans are showing momentum in critical races heading into election day - ABC's Alex Stone has more. And ABC's Ines De La Cuetara talks about the Annual UN Climate Summit has opened in Egypt...
Nov 07, 2022•42 min
