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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

Happy New Year!

Amy King hosts your New Years Day Wake Up Call. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the Trolls Exhibit at the South Coast Botanic Garden. Any speaks with the Tournament of Roses President Alex Agajanian ahead of the 135th annual Rose Parade. Five For Fighting singer John Androsik joins the show. The show wraps with a Rose Parade float preview.

Jan 01, 202441 min

CNN Hero 'The Street Vet'

Amy King is joined by Dr. Kwane Stewart, otherwise known as 'The Street Vet.' Dr. Stewart dedicates his time to helping the pets of those who are homeless in Southern California through free veterinary services, knowing that often, these pets are the only thing keeping people going. Recently named CNN's Hero Of The Year, Dr. Stewart once again showed his dedication and selflessness by taking his prize and splitting it among all ten finalists. Listen to his inspiring story.

Jan 01, 202412 min

New Years Resolutions

Heather Brooker is in for Amy King for your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News Correspondent live from Jerusalem Jordana Miller comes on the show to share the latest regarding the Israel-Hamas War. ABC National News Correspondent Jim Ryan speaks on a subtle shift in New Years resolutions. Heather talks with KTLA Entertainment Anchor Sam Rubin about the upcoming award season and what to watch for in 2024.

Dec 29, 202342 min

Keeping You and Your Family Safe This NYE

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King on your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News National Correspondent Jim Ryan joins the show to discuss happy returns and a few really unpleasant ones as retailers change their return policies. Former FBI Agent and now Crime and Terrorism Analyst for ABC News Brad Garrett speaking on the analysis keeping you and your family safe amid elevated terror threat levels this New Year’s Eve. Heather talks with the author of ‘Project Unlonely’ Dr. Jeremy Nobel about loneli...

Dec 28, 202341 min

‘Cardiac Crush’

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King for your Snoozeday Wake Up Call. ABC News Correspondent live from Jerusalem Jordana Miller shares the latest from the Israel-Hamas War. Heather talks with FiveThirtyEight’s Senior Elections Analyst Nathaniel Rakich who reviews his 2023 predictions and forecasts 2024. ABC News National Reporter Jim Ryan speaks on emergency rooms around the county bracing themselves for annual ‘cardiac crush.’

Dec 27, 202341 min

Happy Day After Christmas!

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King for your Monday Wake Up Call. Sylvia M. Gribbell comes on the show to discuss domestic violence cases increasing during the holidays. Heather talks with Dr. Kim Van Dusen, a licensed marriage and family therapist about ‘The Parentologist/ Registered Play Therapist.’

Dec 26, 202341 min

20th Anniversary of Elf

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News National Correspondent Jim Ryan joins the show to talk about the FBI issuing warnings about gift card scams. Amy talks with ABC News’ tech guru Mike Dobuski about the top tech stories of 2023. ‘Your Presence is Your Present’: An evening at IPIC The show closes celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Elf.

Dec 22, 202339 min

Talks Build for Another Cease-Fire

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News Correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Hamas leader visiting Cairo as talks build for another cease-fire. Former FBI Agent & now Crime and Terrorism Analyst for ABC News Brad Garrett comes on the program to talk about the Colorado court decision sparking threats that could lead to political violence in 2024. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to Pasadena, CA and highlights how the infamous Rose Parade comes ...

Dec 21, 202340 min

$600MIL Google Settlement

Amy King hosts your Día de Muertos Wake Up Call. ABC News Correspondent Tom Rivers joins the show live from to discuss UN Security Council voting on Gaza humanitarian resolution being delayed again to avoid US veto. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call Show for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Android users being able to split about $600MIL in Google settlement, Rite Aid being banned from using facial recognition, Tesla working on wireless home charging, and the makers of Pokemon ...

Dec 20, 202341 min

'Roses & Wet Noses'

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC National News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about undocumented immigrants risking state charges in Texas. Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins Amy to talk about rents softening, Gen Z keeping too much money In cash, and whether you should ditch your WiFi. Amy explains how you can make your presence the present. Amy closes the show speaking with Pasadena Humane PR & Communications Manager Kevin McManus about “Roses and Wet Noses.”

Dec 19, 202341 min

Postal Workers Gear Up for Busy Holiday Season

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King for your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News Reporter Jim Ryan talks about Elon Musk’s next frontier: higher education. KFI Investigative Reporter & host of ‘Unsolved’ Stever Gregory features postal workers in LA gearing up for a busy holiday season. ABC News National Correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the show to speak on news coming out of the White House regarding the border and supplemental aid continuing through the weekend. Heather wraps the show talking...

Dec 19, 202340 min

Wonka!

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC Supervising Producer & Off-Air Reporter Covering 2024, Congress & the White House Ben Siegel joins the show to talk about the Senate delaying their holiday break as the House heads home. ABC News Correspondent live from Jerusalem Jordana Miller discusses the latest news regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. Host of ‘Home with Dean Sharp’ joins Wake Up Call to talk about 2023 trends and his predictions for 2024. The show ends with west coast ...

Dec 15, 202341 min

Pass the Bricks Project

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC Supervising Producer & Off-Air Reporter Covering 2024, Congress & the White House Ben Siegel joins the show to talk about comments made at the Capitol, “We made progress yesterday; we made progress today.” ABC News Reporter based in London Tom Rivers talks about a Russian missile attack on Kyiv wounding at least 53 as Ukraine pleads for more European support. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the SoCal Sleigh Ride and the Disneyland Resort to ...

Dec 14, 202339 min

E3 is Officially Dead

Amy King hosts your Día de Muertos Wake Up Call. ABC News Correspondent live from Jerusalem Jordana Miller comes on the show to discuss the UN resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza passing by large majority. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call Show for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about E3 officially being dead, iPhone’s NEW security feature, and the “Tesla of the Sea,” the electric speed boat being made in Los Angeles. On a new edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘Spir...

Dec 13, 202340 min

Tips for Tipping

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House Reporter Karen Travers comes on the show to discuss President Zelenskyy visiting the White House & Capitol Hill today.” Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins Amy to talk about why inflation is NOT your fault and why young people want the housing market to tank. Amy shares her tips for tipping. Wake Up Call wraps with ABC National News Correspondent Jim Ryan talking about a porch pirates’ paradise.

Dec 12, 202342 min

College Campuses Confronting Israel-Hamas War

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News Reporter Jim Ryan shares the latest regarding the Texas abortion battle. ABC News Correspondent live from Jerusalem Jordana Miller discusses the Israel-Hamas War. Chief Political Analyst for ABC News Steve Roberts joins the show to discuss college campuses confronting the Israel-Hamas War. The show wraps with Amy taking us out for a cooking class at the Prime Ingredient.

Dec 11, 202339 min

Hunter Biden Faces Federal Tax Case

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News Correspondent based in London Tom Rivers comes on the show to talk about the milestone the Notre Dame Cathedral has achieved. Amy takes us on a Southern California Sleigh ride at the Universal city Hilton for Holidays on the Hill. ABC National News Correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the show to discuss Hunter Biden facing nine criminal charges in federal tax case. The show closes with ABC News’ Jason Nathanson delivering your Entertainment Report...

Dec 08, 202340 min

Takeaways: 4th Republican Presidential Debate

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone joins the show to discuss the mass shooting at the University of Nevada that has left 3 dead. ABC News’ Jordana Miller reports live from Jerusalem to talk about the latest from the Israel-Hamas War. We go ‘Out and About’ to the SoCal Sleigh Ride at the Descanso Gardens with Amy King who highlights their Enchanted Forest of Light. The show wraps with ABC News National Reporter Steven Portnoy talking about the 4th Republi...

Dec 07, 202341 min

Raising Backyard Chickens

Amy King hosts your Día de Muertos Wake Up Call. ABC News Correspondent live from Jerusalem Jordana Miller comes on the show to share the latest regarding the Israel-Hamas War. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call Show for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Beeper brining iMessage to Android, Jimmy Stewart reading a new bedtime story courtesy of AI, and a new startup adding a high tech twist to raising backyard chickens. On a new edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she features Candy Cane Lane...

Dec 06, 202338 min

Is the EV Hype Over?

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House Reporter Karen Travers comes on the show to discuss the comments, “Any member of Congress who does not support funding for Ukraine is voting for an outcome that will make it easier for Putin to prevail.” Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins Amy to talk about EVs falling out of favor, TikTok shop, and why inflation is ‘your fault.’ Pentagon Reporter and Producer for ABC News Matt Seyler joins the program to discuss the US consi...

Dec 05, 202339 min

US Warship Attacked in Red Sea

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. London based ABC Correspondent Tom Rivers comes on the show to speak on the US warship, along with multiple merchant ships, being attacked in the Red Sea. ABC News Reporter Jim Ryan talks about why your cell service is getting worse. ABC News Correspondent live from Jerusalem Jordana Miller discusses the Israel-Hamas War regarding Israel beginning ground operations in the Southern Gaza Strip. The show closes with ABC White House Correspondent Karen Traver...

Dec 04, 202340 min

Dow Jones Hits New 2023 High

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The Editor in Chief of Investopedia Caleb Silver joins the show to talk about the Dow Jones hitting a new high and whether it will be able to last. Amy speaks with ABC News Correspondent Jordana Miller reporting live from Jerusalem about the ceasefire coming to an end and fighting starting almost immediately in Gaza. Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of Amy and The House Whisperer! Today, Dean highlights his 2023 House Whisperer Gift ...

Dec 01, 202339 min

Return of the Christmas Bonus

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News Radio Correspondent Jim Ryan speaks on… the return of the Christmas bonus? Amy takes you ‘Out and About’ to the LA Arboretum. She talks with newly appointed CEO of the LA Arboretum Michael Desplaines about Lightscape Reimagined 2023 opening this weekend until January 2nd. ABC News Correspondent Jordana Miller reports live from Jerusalem on the latest news regarding the Israel-Hamas War and the ceasefire deadline approaching. The show closes wit...

Nov 30, 202341 min

Want Fries with that Flight?

Amy King hosts your Día de Muertos Wake Up Call. ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers speaks on how bad things are in Washington and Mother Nature just took down the Christmas tree. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call Show for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about the police warning about a new iPhone feature that could compromise your privacy, Apple reportedly ending business with Goldman Sachs, and IKEA selling smart home sensors starting at $10. On a new edition of ‘Amy...

Nov 29, 202340 min

13th Annual KFI PastaThon

Amy King hosts your ‘Giving Tuesday’ Wake Up Call LIVE from the Anaheim White House Restaurant for the 13th annual KFI PastaThon to help raise money and take pasta & sauce donations for Caterina's Club. Amy speaks with Chef Bruno about the annual KFI PastaThon and the impact your donations make. To date, they have provided over 9 million meals, helped get 265 families back into stable homes, and graduated over 800 teens from their Hospitality Academy. Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard jo...

Nov 28, 202338 min

American Hostages Released by Hamas

Amy King hosts your Cyber Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News Radio Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about autism diagnoses rising among children, says CDC. Amy speaks with Alonda Batteo, who benefited first-hand by Chef Bruno and Caterina's Club, about tomorrow’s 13th Annual KFI PastaThon benefiting Caterina's Club. To date, they have provided over 9 million meals, helped get 265 families back into stable homes, and graduated over 800 teens from their Hospitality Academy. ABC News Reporter live from Jeru...

Nov 27, 202337 min

Christmas Season is Officially Here

Heather Brooker fills in to host your Black Friday Wake Up Call. We revisit Amy’s interview with American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Host of ‘Home with Dean Sharp’ joins the show to talk about ‘As Seen on TV’… Fabulous or Fab? Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard goes over the Black Friday deals you need to know and how to find them. Heather wraps the show with an exclusive interview with… The Grinch!

Nov 24, 202342 min

Happy Turkey Day!!

Amy King hosts your Thanksgiving Wake Up Call. Owner of the Tallyrand Restaurant in Burbank Karen Ross joins the show to talk about their Thanksgiving festivities. Amy interviews John O'Hurley who will be hosting the 2023 National Dog Show. President and CEO of the California Science Center Jeffrey Rudolph joins the program to talk about Space Shuttle Endeavour and its trip to Los Angeles. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving and thank you for listening.

Nov 23, 202342 min

Thanksgiving Eve

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News Correspondent live from Jerusalem Jordana Miller shares the latest information regarding the Israel-Hamas War regarding Netanyahu saying the war against Hamas will not stop after cease-fire. KFI's own Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday!’ Rich speaks on now being able to talk with ChatGPT, exchanging photos between iPhone and Android, and where to find the holiday deals. On a new edition of ‘Amy’s on It’, she catc...

Nov 22, 202340 min
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