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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

Joe Biden Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King while she is on vacation in Paris, France. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan joins the show to talk deepfakes being on the rise. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel allowing limited amount of aid into Gaza after nearly 3 months. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather talking with ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy about Joe...

May 19, 202540 min

TikTok's Chromebook Challenge

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan opens the show talking about educators and fire official warning of new TikTok “Chromebook Challenge.” ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talks about traveling with the president as he wraps up Middle East visit. 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 finding your style. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Medi...

May 16, 202539 min

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Day 2

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about day 2 of the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss IDF airstrikes killing well-known Palestinian journalist. This is the ideal length of a nap to feel great. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC...

May 15, 202538 min

Biden Camp Refuting Leaked Portions of New Book

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about Biden camp refuting leaked portions of new tell-all book. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about AirBnB expanding beyond rentals, Samsung’s NEW Galaxy S25 Edge, and the Apple Siri Voice settlement. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘Heretic’ starring Hugh Grant available to stream on Max and Prime Video. Courtney Donohoe fro...

May 14, 202541 min

Best Long-Term Investments

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about traveling with President Donald Trump. Amy reflects of her time in Paris, France. Owner of Faria Farms Glen Hasegawa joins the show to talk about the upcoming 39th annual California Strawberry Festival at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on May 17-18. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’...

May 13, 202542 min

America’s Cities are SINKING!

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King while she is on vacation in Paris, France. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan joins the show to talk about America’s cities sinking…. Literally. ABC News journalist Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Hamas saying it will release US-Israeli citizen. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather highlighting the band Wolves of Glendale.

May 12, 202542 min

Pope Leo XIV, The First American Pope

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King while she is on vacation in Paris, France. ABC News correspondent Brian Clark opens the show talking about Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and gets candid about color. The show closes with ABC News correspondent Shannon Kingston discussing Trump appointing Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as top prosecutor in DC.

May 09, 202543 min

No Pope Chosen as Black Smoke Rises

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King while she is on vacation in Paris, France. ABC News correspondent Brian Clark recaps Papal Conclave Day 1. Heather talks with ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous about a judge saying the U.S. must allow migrants a chance to challenge in court any deportations to Libya. Heather takes us out to take a closer look at Fan Fest at Universal Studios, Hollywood. The show closes with Heather highlighting the Altadena Musicians and Instrumental Giving ...

May 08, 202541 min

Trump says ‘Never Say Never’

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King while she is on vacation in Paris, France. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talks about Trump’s contentious visit with Canadian PM Mark Carney. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks Windows getting smarter, Amazon unlocking in-app purchases, Samsung’s new tap to transfer feature, and Google’s Pixel 9A review. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market u...

May 07, 202540 min

Travel Assistance’ and Stipend for Self-Deportation

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King while she is on vacation in Paris, France. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel voting to seize Gaza under new plan. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy discusses DHS announcing ‘travel assistance’ and stipend for voluntary self-deportation. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski comes on the show for ‘Tech Tuesday!’ Today Mike talks about the new Orb that dropped, Meta’s AI social feed, and OpenAI aba...

May 06, 202537 min

Cinco de Mayo de 2025!

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King while she is on vacation in Paris, France. Karen Travers opens the show talking about Trump’s comments in an NBC interview, not firing Jerome Powell, and ruling out running for a third term. Heather highlights Mental Health Awareness month. Happy Cinco de Mayo! Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather talking with ABC News reporter Jim Ryan talking about Starbucks opening its first 3D prin...

May 05, 202541 min

Trump Announces Changes for Waltz and Rubio

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC investigative reporter Peter Charalambous speaks on the judge in Texas ruling Trump’s use of the Aliens Enemies Act for deportations ‘exceeds the scope’ of the law. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers discusses changes Trump has made within his administration. 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 birds, bees, flowers, and the trees. Cour...

May 02, 202544 min

Amy is Going to Paris!

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about President Trump speaking on why the US economy shrank for first time in 3 years. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan discusses the latest phishing bait using pro athletes. Amy is headed to… PARIS! We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe discussing business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with Dr. Charity Chandler Cole about the Reimagine G...

May 01, 202542 min

Donald Trump Marks 100 Days in Office

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on Trump’s first and next 100 days in office. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Meta’s new AI app, Google upgrading AI podcast tool, and the Bandana job search site. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ____. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking...

Apr 30, 202539 min

Wake Up Call

Karen Travers. Trump's first 100 days Steven Portnoy. Poll, Majorities say "no thanks": to controlling Canada-Greenland Joel Larsgaard. New truck for 20K

Apr 29, 202542 min

Wake Up Call

Jon Decker. Trump, Putin & Ukraine Jim Ryan. Vehicle Rammings, Serious Threat Security Challenge Steven Portnoy. Trump approval rating at 39% Mark Sutherland. Abby's List a Dogumentary

Apr 28, 202542 min

Wake Up Call

Karen Travers at the White House Jim Ryan Worker Engagement is Waning Will Ganss "Comnclave"

Apr 25, 202544 min

Who Are Tren de Agua?!?

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. Desk assistant at ABC News Chris Boccia opens the show talking about thousands paying their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett speaks on the notorious gang Tren de Agua. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to Season of the Force at the Disneyland Resort. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talkin...

Apr 24, 202540 min

YouTube Turns 20 Years Old

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Pope Francis’ funeral and which world leaders are expected to attend. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Today, Mike talks about YouTube celebrating 20 years and Tesla earnings down BIG. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘Number One on the Call Sheet’ now streaming on Apple TV+. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg M...

Apr 23, 202542 min

Earth Day 2025

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about the President and First Lady planning to attend Pope Francis’ funeral. Dr. Michael Greger joins the show to discuss his new book, How Not to Age Cookbook.’ KFI News’ Andrew Caravella shares an Earth Day feature. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about 8K TVs, ...

Apr 22, 202541 min

Pope Francis Dies at 88

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program. Author and futurist Kevin Cirilli joins the show to talk about what the future has in store for us. ABC News reporter Jim Ryan discusses a measles outbreak prompting a shift in vaccination guidelines and the passing of Pope Francis. Bloomberg Media’s Dan Schwartzman shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The s...

Apr 21, 202541 min

Shooting at FSU

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News chief investigative reporter Josh Margolin opens the show discussing the Florida State University shooting that left two dead and 6 injured. ABC News State Department reporter talks about Ukraine/ Russia peace talks, mineral deal, and Iran nuclear negotiations in Paris. 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 magic of makeovers. Scott Carr from...

Apr 18, 202542 min

Is Artificial Intelligence Dumbing Down America?

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about whether artificial intelligence is dumbing down America. CEO of Women’s Business Collaborative Gwen Young discusses tariffs and the impact they are having on small businesses. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Scott Carr discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with Board member & Officer of Friends of Griffith Park Brenda Rees about ...

Apr 17, 202539 min

Childhood Autism Rates Rising

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on childhood autism rates rising. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Mufasa and the Lion King now streaming on Disney+. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy discusses the judge in Abrego Garcia case saying the Supreme Court has spoken and has ordered expedited discovery. Scott Carr from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking wi...

Apr 16, 202542 min

Tax-Filing Deadline is HERE!

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous talks about Harvard pushing back against Trump administration risking billions in funding. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on the latest regarding tariffs. Amy talks with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan about tax-filing deadline has arrived. Bloomberg’s Scott Carr updates us on the latest in business and the stock market. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel La...

Apr 15, 202542 min

Tariffs: Electronic Exemption

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan opens the show talking about Tesla turmoil inspiring liberal entrepreneurs, conservative lawmakers. KFI White House correspondent speaks on the electronic exemption from tariffs. Amy talks about the all women crew going to space. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe joins the program to talk about how markets are expected to react this week. The show closes with Dr. Uziel talking about the Ten Commandments at the Ronald Reagan ...

Apr 14, 202542 min

Trump, Tariffs, and Market Psychology

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. Finance expert Jared Dillian opens the show discussing tariffs and market psychology. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett explains what ‘prepared citizens’ are and why their numbers are growing. 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 DIY Weekend. Coutrney Donohue from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market update. The show clos...

Apr 11, 202543 min

Trump Announces 90-Day Pause on Tariffs, Except China

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers starts the show talking about Trump pausing tariffs for 90 days for everyone except China. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe discussing how the markets are reactions to the latest tariff news. The show closes with Amy talking with NASA astronaut and Space Force Guardian Col. Nick Hague in his first interview after returning from the 6 month NASA SpaceX Crew-9 mission that returne...

Apr 10, 202543 min

Judge Orders White House to Allow AP Access to News Events

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about a judge ordering AP’s access be restored. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about how the tariffs will effect the tech industry and the latest social security scam. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to Disney California Adventure for their annuals Food and Wine Festival. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business ...

Apr 09, 202539 min

TikTok Ban Deadline Extended… Again

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on whether Trump’s tariff plan is negotiable or here to stay. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy talks about Chief Justice Roberts pausing deadline for return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about the Nintendo Switch 2 switcharoo and the TikTok deadline being extended… again. Bloomberg...

Apr 08, 202541 min
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