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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

Wake Up Call

How To Money with Joel Larsgaard. Buy now pay later users are financially fragile. What credit cards to use on vacation Steven Portnoy. McCarthy blasts republicans who ousted him. Seems to walk back return as speaker. Karen Travers. At the White House.

Oct 10, 202340 min

Wake Up Call

JORDANA MILLER. THE LATEST ON THE GROUND TOM RIVERS. DEATH TOLL SURPASSES 2000 AFTER POWERFUL EARTHQUAKES STRIKE AFGHANISTAN JAKE TAPPER. NEW BOOK : ALL THE DEMONS ARE HERE: A THRILLER JIM RYAN. GALLUP: SUPPORT GROWS FOR THIRD PARTY

Oct 09, 202341 min

Border Wall Announcement

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. White House Correspondent for ABC News Karen Travers joins the show to discuss the border wall announcement amid Ukraine funding battle. KFI Investigative Reporter Steve Gregory features a story regarding firefighters. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp joins Amy this morning to talk about what lamps can do for you. West Coast-based entertainment correspondent for ABC News Jason Nathanson wraps the show with the entertainment report.

Oct 06, 202341 min

The Search for a Speaker

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. White House Correspondent for ABC News Karen Travers talks about politicians needing to stop seeing each other as enemies. The show closes with ABC News reporter Steve Portnoy discussing the House of Representatives voting for the first time to remove the speaker. Multiplatform reporter at ABC News Ines de La Cuetara joins the show to discuss who let the (sniffer) dog out? Paris! Amy features Boney Island at the Natural History Museum for her weekly ‘B...

Oct 05, 202339 min

Morgan State University Shooting

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Justice and Homeland Security reporter at ABC News Luke Barr comes on the program to talk about the shooting on campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich Demuro is back on Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Rich speaks on Netflix likely to raise prices when strike ends, Google implementing new rules to cut down on spam, and Samsung releasing cheaper versions of its flagship products. On a new edition of ‘Amy’s O...

Oct 04, 202340 min

Deal or No Deal?

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. White House correspondent for ABC News Karen Travers comes on the show to talk about whether there is a deal or no deal regarding the budget. Host of “How to Money” Joel Larsgaard joins Amy to discuss a new tax bill, saving rates, and the California tax deadline. Amy interviews Hannah Karanick the founder of Hannah’s Helping Hands Project who was a recipient of the 18 Under 18 Award. ABC News Radio Correspondent Jim Ryan wraps the show talking about why ...

Oct 03, 202338 min

McCarthy Avoids a Shutdown

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. National correspondent for ABC News Steven Portnoy starts the show discussing McCarthy avoiding a shutdown and whether his speakership is in jeopardy. Amy talks with ABC News Radio Correspondent Jim Ryan about WATER, water everywhere; but is it safe? ABC News Radio Correspondent in London Tom Rivers speaks on over 100,000 Armenians flee disputed region. The show closes with the Executive Director of the Innocence Center Michael Semanchik talking about how...

Oct 02, 202340 min

“Shutting Down the Government is a Choice”

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. National correspondent for ABC News Steven Portnoy starts the show discussing comments made saying, “Shutting down the government is a choice.” ABC News’ Jordana Miller joins the show to talk about Israel reopening the main Gaza crossing for Palestinian laborers after days of rising tensions. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp joins Amy this morning to turn your bathroom from ow to wow (baths, showers, toilets, sinks) West Coast-based entertainment correspond...

Sep 29, 202338 min

Adverse Effects of a Government Shutdown

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. National Correspondent for ABC News Alex Stone joins the show to recap the republican presidential debate that took place in California and the one big name that was missing. ABC News contributor and former FBI agent Brad Garrett speaks on how the government shutdown will adversely impact national security and law enforcement. Amy features Knotts Scary Farm in her weekly ‘Boo Preview.’ KFI’s Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra wraps the show talking about the B...

Sep 28, 202338 min

2nd Republican Presidential Debate

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News Politics Reporter Brittany Shepherd comes on the show to talk about the seven republicans set to debate in California tonight as Trump heads to Detroit – with Hutchinson on his heels. Senior Investigative Reporter for ABC News Aaron Katersky speaks on the judge ruling Trump engaged in repeated fraud, effectively deciding central question in $250MIL civil trial. KFI’s Investigative Reporter Steve Gregory interviews an Iraq war veteran who is tryi...

Sep 27, 202338 min

Safe Stop: A New Traffic Stop Video App

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News National Correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the show to talk about Menendez saying he is not going anywhere, and the cash was from his ‘personal savings.’ ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers speaks on Biden standing with UAW strikers, “he is standing with them to make sure they get a fair share.” Amy interviews LASD Captain Bill Moulder regarding Safe Stop. the new traffic stop video chat app in West Hollywood. ABC News Tech Reporte...

Sep 26, 202338 min

Election Candidate Polls

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News National Correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the show discuss the new poll showing Trump in command of the GOP primary. ABC News White House Reporter Karen Travers speaks on the new poll showing bad numbers for Biden. Amy interviews Dr. John Delony about how to build a non-anxious life. The show wraps with the Director of the Sleep Disorders Institute at Providence Mission Hospital Dr. Bruce Tammelin.

Sep 25, 202338 min

Amy and the House Whisperer | The Points Guy

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News National Correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the show to talk the House heading home for the week as the government shutdown deadline looms. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp returns to Wake Up Call to discuss appliances in 2023. Specifically, what’s the state of the industry and when it’s time to transition. Amy talks with the Managing Editor at TPG Clint Henderson, also known as “the points guy,” to talk about Uthe best practices to maximize your c...

Sep 22, 202337 min

Boo Preview: Disney’s Halloween Time

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News National Correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the show to talk about Garland being grilled by House republicans on Hunter Biden and Trump investigations. Former FBI agent and now crime and terrorism analyst for ABC News Jim Ryan discusses AI and the battle against veteran suicides. It’s that time! Amy brings you her ‘Boo Preview’ highlighting all the fun Halloween activities you can do this year starting with Disney’s Halloween time. The show wraps...

Sep 21, 202336 min

Mystery of the Missing Stealth Fighter Jet

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers discusses Netanyahu and Biden finally set to meet today, but not at the White House, in New York. KFI's own Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for a new edition of ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Rich talks about major new features on the iPhone 15 models including better camera, better zoom, action button, and USB-C. He goes on to cover Apple software updates, and Google’s AI bot can now search your email and docu...

Sep 20, 202339 min

The Corpse Flower AKA Stankosaurus Rex

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers discusses President to address UN General Assembly and give a “full-throated defense of support for Ukraine. Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins Amy King on Wake Up Call to talk about why not all index funds are created equal, cell phone carrier promotions that are happening right now that are trying to entice folks into getting a new iPhone. Amy interviews Botanical Gardens Curator Brandon Tam about the...

Sep 19, 202334 min

Palmdale Officer Ambushed

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. KFI’s Steve Gregory speaks on the shooting death of an on-duty deputy in Palmdal. Investigators with the LA County Sheriff's Department are trying to find those responsible. ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers discusses President Biden heading to New York for UNGA. Amy talks with ABC News Political Analyst Steve Roberts about what is behind the House GOP impeachment inquiry. The show wraps with ABC National News Correspondent Steven Portnoy talkin...

Sep 18, 202338 min

The Entertainment Report & Hunter Biden Indicted

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson delivers the Entertainment Report. KFI’s Nick Pagliochini joins Amy to talk all things Disney. ABC National News Reporter Steve Portnoy comes on the show to discuss Hunter Biden being indicted by special counsel on felony gun charges. Amy talks with CA Regional Executive Director for the NWF and Director of the Wildlife Crossing Fund Beth Pratt about the “Wildlife Crossings Across America” road trip.

Sep 15, 202336 min

Danelo Cavalcante Captured & Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC National News Correspondent Steve Portnoy joins the show to discuss Hunter Biden suing former Trump aide Garret Ziegler over infamous laptop. Amy interviews world renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about his new book “To Infinity and Beyond.” A new edition of ‘Amy’s On It’ featuring Special Ops: Lioness on Paramount+. Former FBI agent and current crime and terrorism analyst for ABC News Brad Garrett joins the show to talk about a profile o...

Sep 14, 202338 min

Biden impeachment Inquiry & The SipSafeLB Program

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC National News Correspondent Steve Portnoy joins the show to discuss McCarthy ordering impeachment inquiry into Biden amid pressure from hard-liners. Amy speaks with KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on this Wired Wednesday to talk about all things Apple. CNBC Special Correspondent Jane Wells comes on the program for a new edition of ‘Biz Buzz’ talking about Westfield not leaving America, how promoting people could backfire, and why global entry appli...

Sep 13, 202336 min

Morocco Quake & Kim Jong Un Meeting with Putin

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller comes on the show to the Morocco earthquake where the death toll has risen to over 2,800. Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins Amy King to talk about the Mozilla car privacy report, which found that most new cars are spying on you in a creepy way. Joel also speaks on the value of college based on the new WSJ rankings. ABC Tom Rivers from ABC News talks about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un leaving to Russia to...

Sep 12, 202339 min

Remembering 9/11, 22 Years Later

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. Senior Investigative Reporter for ABC News Aaron Katersky comes on the show to discuss how the FDNY’s 9/11 death toll is continuing to rise, 22 years later. ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers speaks on the President returning from Asia for the G20. Amy interviews the Wildlife Executive Director at the California Wildlife Center Dr. Jennifer Brent. The show wraps with ABC News Radio correspondent Tom Rivers talking about the standard American cave...

Sep 11, 202338 min

Maui Strong 808: Maui One Month Later

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC National News Correspondent Alex Stone comes on the show to discuss Maui Strong 808: Maui one month later. Amy speaks with ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers about President heading to Asia for the G20. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp returns to the program to talk about stuff you need to get done in September. West Coast-based entertainment correspondent for ABC News Radio Jason Nathanson shares The Entertainment Report.

Sep 08, 202331 min

New Indictment for Hunter Biden? & Amy’s On It: Dopesick

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC National News Correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the show to discuss prosecutors seeking new indictment for Hunter Biden before end of September. Amy speaks with ABC Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett about our fascination with jailbreaks – inside the mind of escapees and how to catch them. On the latest edition of “Amy’s On It,” she reviews Hulu original ‘Dopesick’ featuring Michael Keaton and Kaitlyn Dever. The show wraps with ABC White Hou...

Sep 07, 202337 min

Proud Boys Leader Sentenced & Wired Wednesday with Rich DeMuro

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News National Correspondent Steve Portnoy returns to talk about the Proud Boys leader being sentenced to 22 years in prison. KFI's own Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call and speaks on IFA 2023, Europe’s biggest tech trade show. He continues with California’s digital driver’s license and Amazon charging for deliveries. Amy interviews Fritz Coleman. The show wraps with ABC White House Reporter Karen Travers discussing President Biden being ...

Sep 06, 202344 min

Kin Jong Un Will Meet With Putin & "How to Money" Joel Larsgaard

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC National News Correspondent Tom Rivers comes on the show to speak on whether Kim Jong Un will be meeting with Putin this month. Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the program to talk about living paycheck to paycheck, unconscious credit card spending and how to cut it out. Amy talks with ABC News’ Steve Roberts about more than half of Americans preferring someone other than Trump, but there’s a lot of empty space behind him. Amy wraps the sh...

Sep 05, 202338 min

Labor Day Special

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. Amy goes out and about at The 626 Market. KFI’s Steve Gregory speaks with a chef of a well-known steak house in downtown L.A who says when it comes to grilling steaks, people tend to overdo it. Amy caught up with lead singer of Five for Fighting John Ondrasik who will be on tour in Southern California this month. Amy is joined by KFI’s Nick Pagliochini to talk about must-see, upcoming Halloween events.

Sep 04, 202337 min

This Week in Politics & The Entertainment Report

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Rick Klein joins the show to recap this week in politics. Technology reporter for ABC News, Mike Dobuski talks about what’s next: life & tech. Amy is joined by The House Whisperer Dean Sharp to discuss customizing your house. Find out ultra weird and uber creative ideas to spark your own sense of wild. Jason Nathanson from ABC News wraps the show with the Entertainment Report.

Sep 01, 202339 min

Sen. Mitch McConnell Freezes Up... Again

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News Radio Correspondent Jim Ryan joins Amy to open the show to talk about Hurricane Idalia being downgraded to s tropical storm after touching down in Florida. CNBC’s Jane Wells comes on the program with a new edition of ‘Biz Buzz’ to discuss a California-based company which provides emergency alerts being used for fires and Amazon hiking price threshold to get free shipping. In a new edition of ‘Amy’s On It’, she reviews Painkiller and Cinderella-...

Aug 31, 202340 min

Hurricane Idalia & “How To Money” with Joel Larsgaard

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News National Politics Reporter Brittany Shepherd comes on the show to discuss Francis Suarez dropping out of the presidential race and the clash between Haley & Ramaswamy. ABC News’ Jim Ryan speaks on Hurricane Idalia live from Florida. Host of “How To Money” Joel Larsgaard joins Amy to talk about Zillow home loans now offering a 1% down payment mortgages, people opting out of homeowners insurance, and tips on how to cut down charges to credit...

Aug 30, 202336 min
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