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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

Shroom Booms and Super Blooms

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Luis Martinez has some new information about the evacuations out of Sudan and what could happen next. Then, ABC's Jim Ryan warns that your boss is always watching; Some things to be aware of when at the office and working from home. Jess Starwood, Author of "Mushroom Wanderland: A Forager's Guide to Finding, Identifying, and Using More Than 25 Wild Fungi" talks about the Shroom Boom and ways to know which mushrooms are safe and wh...

Apr 25, 202343 min

Dragons And Fire...Don't...Mix?

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Karen Travers joins the show to shed light on the anticipated announcement by President Biden that he'll be running for another term. Then, Shannon Crawford of ABC talks about the U.S. Embassy Staff having been evacuated out of Sudan in a 'fast and clean' operation amid the fighting over there. ABC's Jim Ryan sheds light on a new "Zombie Drug" plagueing 48 states across the nation. And Ellie Hill Reese joins Jen to talk about GiGi'...

Apr 24, 202344 min

Bless This Mess

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Ines De La Cuetara highlights how the NATO Chief thinks that Ukraine should be a member country and the Mayor of Paris says Russian athletes won't be welcomed at the Olympics. Then, Editor-In-Chief of Investopedia.com's Caleb Silver is back to share some information on the stock markets after they experienced a rebound yesterday. Sergeant Amar Gahndi, Sacramento County Sheriff's Spokesman, highlights the human trafficking and child...

Apr 21, 202341 min

Build Your Garden This Spring!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. ABC Senior Correspondent Aaron Katersky joins the show to give some more information on the case of Bragg v. Jordan, as the judge has cleared the way for Pomerantz to testify before the House Judiciary Committee. Then, ABC's Mike Dobuski talks about the potential end of Twitter's blue checkmark. KFI's own Jason Middleton joins Jen for some Biz Bytes. And Jesse Bawsel, Manager at Armstrong Garden Center, talks about your garden, and the...

Apr 20, 202344 min

Let's Go Dodgers!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Elizabeth Schulze comes on to talk about how "The inflation Reduction Act actually helps in reducing the deficit." Then, ABC's Royal Oaks breaks down the FOX News vs. Dominion settlement; did anyone actually win? Then, Dr. Ariana Hoet is a Pediatric Psychologist at the Nationwide Children's Hospital and joins the show to highlight Stress Awareness Month. And ABC's Jim Ryan has a special report : The Branch Dividian standoff, thr...

Apr 19, 202343 min

Fyre Festival 2?! You Can Extinguish That.

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Ike Ejiochi joins the show to highlight what's going on in Washington, D.C. Then, Ines De La Cuetara has more on Macron acknowledging France's anger over raising the age of retirement, while insisting 'change is needed'. KFI's own Joel Larsgaard is back for 'How To Money'. And ABC's Jim Ryan reflects on the deadly fertilizer explosion in Texas 10 years later.

Apr 18, 202342 min

We've Sprung a Leak

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC Senior Correspondent Aaron Katersky joins the show to talk about the anticipated opening statements in the Dominion Voting Systems vs. FOX News case, although they were later delayed as litigation is expected to be the reason. ABC's Jim Ryan prepares us for the big SpaceX launch that would later be scrubbed. Then, ABC's John Cohen, former Counterterrorism Coordinator at the Department of Homeland Security talks about how the Pentagon...

Apr 17, 202341 min

Earworm Central

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Rick Klein reflects on this past week in Washington. Then, ABC Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett talks with Jen about the 21-year-old gamer who will now be charged with espionage as he's been linked to the release of Pentagon classified documents. It's an ABC kind of morning as Jim Ryan looks into the science behind earworms. And Keith Roberts from The Valley Hive joins the show to talk about how the California storms impact...

Apr 14, 202343 min

Artificial Intelligence Can't Be Trusted...Yet

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Ann Flaherty joins the show to talk about the anticipated announcement by the 5th Circuit Court on Mifepristone. Then, ABC's Jim Ryan highlights how cybercriminals are launching a legit-looking ad program to lure victims. Jason Middleton is back for some Biz Buzz! Inflation appears to be cooling off, Kraft Heinz has a new idea when it comes to combating the rising cost of eggs, and Elon Musk is doing crazy Elon Musk things. And A...

Apr 13, 202341 min

Mosqui-No Thanks

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC Senior News Correspondent Aaron Katersky joins the show to talk about the lawsuit filed by Alvin Braggs against Jim Jordan. Then, KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro is back for another edition of Wired Wednesday! Artificial Intelligence continues to get scarier, 800 free channels are at your fingertips via Google and there's potential for an alternative to Twitter on the horizon. Americans believe abortion medication should be legal ...

Apr 12, 202345 min

What's With the Fog?!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Ann Flaherty has more on the Department of Justice filing an emergecy stay motion as Democratic governors stockpile abortion drugs. ABC's Ines De La Cuetara talks about the Chinese Military saying they're 'ready to fight' after drills were seen near Taiwan. Then, ABC's Brian Clark has talks about the Louisvlle mass shooting yesterday, leaving 4 dead and injuring 9 others. And then Andrew Schwartz, Lead Scientist and Manager at the...

Apr 11, 202346 min

Oil and Coffee Make for an Explosive Outcome

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Ann Flaherty joins the show to talk about the dueling opinions on the key abortion pill as a federal judge has halted its approval. Tesla continues to make price cuts on its popular EV's and Starbucks customers are complaining about the company's new olive oil-infused beverages. Then, ABC's Luis Martinez highlights how more top-secret U.S. documents were leaked online. And ABC's Jim Ryan talks emphasizes health officials' warning o...

Apr 10, 202346 min

Aye Aye, Cap'n!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC and Investopedia's Caleb Silver joins the show to give an update on the March jobs report, long-term mortgage rates and what the IRS plans to do with all of that money. Then, ABC's Jim Ryan shares information on research linking air pollution to dementia. The House Whisperer is back to talk about birds, bees, pests and trees! Dean has the best advice when it comes to those pesky pests that linger around your home, ranging from mosqui...

Apr 07, 202343 min

Happy National Burrito Day!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning, National Burrito Day Wake Up Call! ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers shares information on there being resolute support for reproductive freedom. Jim Ryan talks about law enforcementsounding the alarm on paper license plates. KFI's Business Expert Jason Middleton joins Jen for some Biz Bites. And ABC's Mike Dobuski has the latest on automative tech.

Apr 06, 202341 min

Come On Barbie, Let's Go Party!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Karen Travers talks about how the White House is working towards freeing imprisoned Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich, deeming him a 'wrongfully detained American.' Royal Oakes is back and explains the charges filed against former President Donald Trump. ABC's Jim Ryan highlights the Nashville officers that acted heroically in the school shooting as they spoke for the first time following the events, yesterday. And...

Apr 05, 202342 min

It's About To Go Down

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Karen Travers shares some information about President Biden's remarks yesterday regarding former President Donald Trump. Sarah Isgur contributes as well, as we await Trump's arraignment. 'How To Money''s Joel Larsgaard highlights some money mistakes most adults make, and how buy-now-pay-later is burying people in debt. And the NCAA Men's Basketball Champion was crowned last night - ABC's Jim Ryan has more.

Apr 04, 202341 min

What A Wiggle Waggle Walk It Was!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. A HUGE SHOUT OUT to all of the KFI Wake Up Call Wigglers out there that came out to support at the Pasadena Humane Society's Wiggle Waggle Walk yesterday! ABC's Karen Travers shares information on President Biden's visit to Minnesota's clean energy manufacturer. Jim Ryan talks about the weekend of wild weather and tonight's NCAA Men's Championship game. Katherine Faulders anticipates what's next for former President Donald Trump after he...

Apr 03, 202340 min

In The Middle of an Unprecedented Indictment

Jason Middleton is in for Jennifer Jones Lee to host your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Ines De La Cuetara shares information on Pope Francis recovering from a respiratory infection. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back to talk all things decks. And ABC's Royal Oaks prepares us for what we can next expect from the indictment of former President Donald Trump.

Mar 31, 202343 min

It's Time for Dodger Baseball!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. It's Opening Day for Major League Baseball and that means it's time for Dodger Baseball! ABC's Ines De La Cuetara joins the show to share more information on Pope Francis having been hospitalized. Fox News Senior Correspondent and former KFI Reporter Laura Ingle comes on to talk about the Scott Peterson case and how there's still unturned stones 20 years later. Jason Middleton accompanies Jen for Biz Bites. And Dia Duvernet, President ...

Mar 30, 202346 min

If You French Fry When You Should Pizza, You're Going to Have a Bad Time

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. Another storm is hitting SoCal and is expected to last through tomorrow - David Sweet, Meteorologist at The National Weather Service has more. ABC's Karen Travers highlights President Biden's efforts to control guns and reduce gun violence, but emphasizes that "[He] can't do anything except plead with the Congress to act reasonably." Some Biz Bites incude more layoffs, Cracker Barrel's Portland exit, Burger King closures and Woobles. ...

Mar 29, 202336 min

Another Day, Another Mass Shooting

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Karen Travers joins the show to talk about President Biden's call on Congress to protect schools and pass an assault weapons ban following a mass shooting in Nashville yesterday that left 6 dead, along with the shooter. ABC's Jim Ryan and John Cohen have more about the shooting. More rain is headed for SoCal and the fence around Echo Park has been removed after having been installed 2 years ago to keep the homeless out and preserv...

Mar 28, 202343 min

The Dodgers Experience of a Lifetime!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Aaron Katersky joins the show to talk about the Manhattan DA being threatened over a possible Trump indictment. Jordana Miller has more on the huge protests in Israel as Metamyahu fires their Defense Minister. Jim Ryan highlights the tornadoes that devasated the South over the weekend. And Paris Williams, a 9-year-old who raises money for her organization to fight hunger, comes on to share her story.

Mar 27, 202343 min

My Eyes, My Eyes!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Matt Seyler joins the show to talk about a strike the U.S. carried out in Syria last night. Karen Travers shares details on Biden meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau in Canada. Anne Flaherty talks about the fourteen states that have ceased nearly all abortions. Dean Sharp is back to talk about Spring Cleaning! Dean gives some very sound advice on ways to clean your home in the simplest, cheapest ways that you won't want to miss whe...

Mar 24, 202342 min

Yesterday Was a Whirlwind

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. Joe Sirard, Meteorologist at The National Weather Service joins the show to talk about the crazy SoCal weather we experienced yesterday and how we had a tornado?! Investopedia's Caleb Silver shares information on the Fed raising the key interest rate by a quarter of a point despite the current state of banks. ABC's Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett highlights yet another twist in the Murdaugh family saga. And 28-year-old nurse a...

Mar 23, 20237 min

SoCal? More Like SOAKAL, Right?!

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. Kristen Stewart, Meteorologist at The National Weather Service, joins the show to talk about the massive amounts of water California is receiving and how the dump lines up with previous years and seasons. ABC's Tom Rivers shares information on Japan showing support for Ukraine as China's President Xi visits Russia. KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro comes on for Wired Wednesday! And ABC's Jim Ryan talks about how states are looking into ...

Mar 22, 202342 min

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. China's President Xi Jinping is still in Russia as the White House watches closely to monitor discussions - ABC's Karen Travers has more. The United States is warning about fake pills being sold at pharmacies in Mexico. CNBC's Jane Wells is a day early to talk about Bitcoin, Gold, the bank collapses and the impact bad boss behavior has on the work environment. And ABC's Tom Rivers talks about the United Nations climate report giving a s...

Mar 21, 202340 min

Another Trip on the Atmospheric River

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Karen Travers shares information regarding the cast of 'Ted Lasso' at the White House today to talk about mental health. ABC News Senior Correspondent has more on former President Donald Trump expecting to be arrested tomorrow and having called for protests. And ABC's Jim Ryan highlights retailers using facial recognition to combat shoplifting after record numbers were lost in the retail industry last year.

Mar 20, 202341 min

Wake Up Call

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Mar 17, 202344 min

In the Middle of Rain Storms

Jason Middleton sits in for Jennifer Jones Lee to host your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. A little reprieve from the rain today, but there's more coming next week. ABC's Tom Rivers joins the show to talk about the U.S. and Russia ratcheting up the rhetoric over the downing of a U.S. Drone over The Black Sea by a Russian jet. Caleb Silver of Investopedia.com shares information on Wall Street's tumble stemming from bank fears while bond yields plunge. Janiele Maffei, the Chief Mitigation Officer ...

Mar 16, 202337 min

Fun with Rich and Jane

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Luis Martinez has more information on a Russian jet spilling jet fuel on a U.S. drone yesterday, ultimately causing it to crash into the Black Sea. KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro comes on for Wired Wednesday! He and Jen talk about artificial intelligence coming to Google apps, stadiums and facial recognition, and Rich test drove the Lucid Air, a premium electric car you'll want to look into! CNBC’s Jane Wells is back for some B...

Mar 15, 202339 min
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