
Wake Up Call with Amy King
iHeart Podcast Network
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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United States
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iHeart Podcast Network
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
97th Annual Academy Awards Winners & Losers
3/3/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. She opens the show with an Oscar’s recap. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker joins the show to discuss Zelenskyy and Trump’s meeting. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talks about the ghost has landed. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe Talks about Hulu's streaming troubles and The show closes with ABC News correspondent Mike Dobuski sharing his take on the 97th annual Academy Awards.
Duration:00:45:36
Road to the Oscars
2/28/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Jim Ryan opens the show with the latest regarding the death of Gene Hackman. Amy talks with the Associate Administrator for the NASA Science Mission Directorate Nicky Fox about two moon deliveries with NASA instruments only days away from landing and what we expect to learn. 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 BEST of the 2025 International Builders Show. Coutrney Donohue from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market update. The show closes with ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuskki talking about the road to the Oscars.
Duration:00:43:57
Actor Gene Hackman Found Dead
2/27/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. KFI white House reporter Jon Decker joins the show to talk about Trump and what has been accomplished this week. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on famous actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead in their home. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the Ronald Regan Library for the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about student loan debt will soon be affecting credit scores. The show closes with Amy talking with the Founder and CEO of Loyal Celine Halioua about her biotech startup company that specializes in developing drugs to extend dog lifespan.
Duration:00:44:52
Does Elon Musk Speak for President Trump?
2/26/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent talks about President Trump saying ‘Everybody Speaks for Me’ when referring to whether Elon Musk speaks for the President. ABC News Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Mike talks about Apple’s latest $500BIL investment and Amazon prepping a big Alexa refresh. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Oscar nominated film The Brutalist. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy discussing the White House saying it ‘will determine’ which news outlets cover President Trump.
Duration:00:39:50
Honeybee Shortage in California
2/25/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Ines de la Cuetara joins the show live from London to talk about Zelenskyy being ‘proud’ of Ukraine as country marks 3rd anniversary of war with Russia. Keith Roberts from The Valley Hive talks about California facing a honeybee shortage. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy discusses AP vs White House: ‘viewpoint discrimination.’ Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the stock market. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about federal worker layoffs, the new iPhone 16E, and VOO becoming the largest ETF.
Duration:00:41:14
Ukraine-Russia War 3 Year Anniversary
2/24/2025
Michael Monks hosts this Monday’s Wake Up Call. KFI News correspondent Rory O’Neill joins the show to discuss the latest regarding the Ukraine-Russia war. Michael speaks with KFI White House reporter Jon Decker about Trump and his meeting with the French President. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talks about Trump firing the Joint Chief of Staff Chairman. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe shares the outlook of the stock market and the show closes with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy discussing agencies telling employees to hold off answering latest Musk emails.
Duration:00:40:04
Get Your Taxes Filed Early!
2/21/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan shares reasons why you should file your taxes early. Amy talks with SoLA Chief Impact Officer Sherri Francois about their upcoming LA Fire Relief Event "Together We Rebuild," serving 1000+ fire impacted families, raising and distributing over $1,000,000 in funds and resources at the SoLa Beehive in South Los Angeles. 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 concrete. Coutrney Donohue from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market update. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss and the ‘Entertainment Report.’
Duration:00:40:47
Cellphone Ban in Schools
2/20/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talks about Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaking out against Trump and President Trump saying Ukraine better move fast or they are not going to have a country left. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on air travelers expressing nagging safety concerns. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to Cerritos Center of Performing Arts. The Principal of Sage Magne Academy in Palmdale School District Dr. Timothy Howell j joins the show to discuss success they have had with cellphone ban at their schools.
Duration:00:45:50
Talks to End Russia-Ukraine War
2/19/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Hamas saying is will free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza release. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about HP acquiring Humane, Facebook’s live video purge, OnePlus Watch 3, and the death clock app. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Anora. Dan Schwartzman from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market update. The show closes with ABC News State Department reporter Hannon Kingston talking about US and Russia in peace talks to end war without Ukraine at the table quite yet.
Duration:00:41:44
Tech Tuesday & "How To Money"
2/18/2025
White House Correspondent Jon Decker dives into the fascinating world of DOGE and reveals some eye-opening insights about taxpayer data! Get ready for an engaging discussion that explores the intersection of fiscal responsibility! ABC News reporter Chris Boccia dives into the intriguing details of Witkoff's recent meeting with MBS in Riyadh, uncovering the significance of their discussions and what it could mean for the future. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski discusses the "Tesla Takedown" movement and the Apple event. Joel Larsgaard, host of "How To Money," discusses the true cost of self-sufficiency endeavors.
Duration:00:34:06
President’s Day!
2/17/2025
Amy King hosts your President’s Day Wake Up Call. Amy talks with the Superintendent of Compton Unified School District Dr. Darin Brawley about how CUSD has made significant strides in its performance on standardized tests attributed to ongoing diagnostic assessments in both English language arts and math. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on the emergency European Summit. California Earthquake Authority Chief Mitigation Officer Jeniele Maffee talks about earthquake grants. The show closes with Systematic Plan of Evaluation and Curriculum Evaluator Sun Jones talking about just how bad flu season is this year.
Duration:00:41:27
Reciprocal Tariffs on US Trading Partners
2/14/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karne Travers opens the show talking about Trump signing a memo to determine reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on the DOJ issuing stinging rebuke to prosecutors over NY Mayor bribery case. 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 _____. Coutrney Donohue from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market update. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss and the ‘Entertainment Report.’
Duration:00:40:31
Negotiations to End War in Ukraine
2/13/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talks about Trump announcing he and Putin agreed to start negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on researchers reporting breakthrough in peanut allergy treatment. On today’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Anora, now available for stream or purchase. Amy talks with the Superintendent of Compton Unified School District Dr. Darin Brawley about how CUSD has made significant strides in its performance on standardized tests attributed to ongoing diagnostic assessments in both English language arts and math.
Duration:00:46:12
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Unsteady
2/12/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Netanyahu threatening to resume fighting in Gaza if hostages aren’t released on Saturday. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Youtube saying TV’s have overtaken mobile for viewing, merging multiple Apple accounts, and AI chatbots getting news summaries wrong. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Emilia Perez. Coutrney Donohue from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market update. The show closes with California Earthquake Authority Chief Mitigation Officer Janiele Maffei talking about what an earthquake brace is and Bolt Retrofit $3,000 program grants.
Duration:00:41:46
Military Sees Recruit Numbers Rise
2/11/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker talks about Trump issuing an ultimatum to Hamas to release hostages by Saturday. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show to talk Elon Musk offering to buy Open AI and whether we are breaking up with dating apps ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talks about military branches seeing recruit numbers rise. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the stock market and the future of interest rates. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard discussing Trump saying we are ditching pennies and Vanguard cutting fees massively
Duration:00:39:56
Eagles Win Super Bowl LIX
2/10/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking Trump saying Elon Musk is "not gaining anything" with DOGE. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on Super Bowl ads: What does $8MIL buy you in 2025? Today marks the 4th anniversary of when Amy was diagnosed with cancer, and she reminds us why getting your colonoscopy is important. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe lets us know what we should expect from the stock market this week. The show closes with the Dream Center Director of Disaster Relief Clint Carlton about what they are doing one month after the devastating fires that ripped through Los Angeles.
Duration:00:44:15
Super Bowl LIX: Let the Betting Begin
2/7/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller reporting live from Jerusalem talking about Israel in support of Trump’s Gaza takeover proposal. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan speaks on sports betting ahead of Super Bowl LIX. 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 water usage and Rancho Palos Verdes community land shifting 12” per week. Coutrney Donohue from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market update. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss and the ‘Entertainment Report.’
Duration:00:41:59
Microplastics in the Brain
2/6/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan starts the show talking about microplastics collecting in our brains. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on the latest out of the Oval Office. Amy takes us ‘Put and About’ to the Pasadena Humane and speaks with Communications Director Kevin McManus about their continued efforts in helping the Los Angeles wildfire victims.
Duration:00:43:57
Trump Proposes U.S Takeover Gaza Strip
2/5/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the Middle East reaction to Trump’s comments about moving displaced Palestinians to new, “beautiful” homes. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Apple reshaping E-vites, new app to make to make journaling easier, and how to watch the Super Bowl in 4K for FREE. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews A Real Plan now streaming on Hulu. Coutrney Donohue from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market update. The show closes with ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous discussing a judge considering the future of Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order.
Duration:00:42:13
Mexico & Canada Tariffs on Hold
2/4/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker talks about Tulsi Gabbard nomination possibly being in trouble. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to discuss Trump’s tariffs and what he wants Mexico and Canada to do. NBC News Radio national correspondent Rory O'Neill gives a trade war update and is followed by Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg with the latest on the stock market. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard discussing tariffs and gaming kids credit scores.
Duration:00:42:18