
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.
Location:
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
Trump Tariffs Reinstated
5/30/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News investigative journalist Peter Charalambous talks about the Trump administration backtracking on Harvard foreign student policy. Futurist Kevin Cirilli talks about longevity of life. 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 fun new things to take your home into the future. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give insight into business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy discussing an appeals court reinstating Trump’s tariffs… for now.
Duration:00:41:07
Let's Just Wing It
5/29/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in regard to business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC national reporter Steven Portnoy talking about a federal court saying Trump administration does not have the power to impose tariffs unilaterally.
Duration:00:49:07
'Big Beautiful Bill’ heading to the Senate
5/28/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ heading to the Senate. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about What’s App for the iPad, NotebookLM App, Samsung Galaxy Edge, and money saving websites. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘The Diplomat’ now streaming on Netflix.Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with iHeart aviation expert Jay Ratliff speaking on LAX’s long-awaited rail connection opening next week.
Duration:00:31:04
Trump Delays Tariffs on EU
5/27/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show from Jerusalem to discuss the new aid system in Gaza per U.S. backed group. iHeart national reporter Rory O'Neill speaks on where the ‘perks’ have gone. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talks about Trump delaying tariffs on EU. 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 Trump’s proposed no taxes on tips and renting instead of buying.
Duration:00:41:24
Memorial Day 2025
5/26/2025
Amy King hosts this Memorial Day Monday Wake Up Call. Author Chris Epting joins the show to talk about his book ‘Lost Landmarks of Orange County.’ Amy talks with Australian chef and author Curtis Stone about how to properly cook a steak.
Duration:00:41:58
The Future of Medicine
5/23/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan opens the show talking about another active hurricane season on the way. Amy talks with futurist Kevin Cirilli about the future of medicine. Hear success stories from our friends at Pasadena Humane. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give insight into business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.’ Today Will highlights Memorial Day weekend box office including Lilo and Stitch, Mission Impossible, and Handmaid’s Tale finale.
Duration:00:39:20
Happiest Places on Earth
5/22/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garett opens the show talking about the two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC and the NOLA jailbreak was predictable and what it says about the state of the U.S. prison system. KFI national correspondent Rory O’Neil speaks about the happiest places on Earth. Amy talks with Photographer/Graphic Artist Wendy Ellis about the upcoming 64th Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival happening Memorial Day Weekend May 23-26, 2025. The show closes with retired Los Angeles weathercaster Fritz Coleman talking about his new venture, a live show called ‘Unassisted Residency.’
Duration:00:41:43
The ‘Golden Dome’
5/21/2025
Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King while she is out sick. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about the NEW real time AI camera, Fortnite returning to iPhone, and a NEW cashback assistant for Amazon. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy talks about Trump unveiling plans for the ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense shield that could cost tens of billions. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest from Wall Street and what’s trending in business. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan talking about how valuable sleep really is.
Duration:00:22:45
Trump Talks Peace, Diddy Photos Released
5/20/2025
Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King. KFI White House Correspondent Jon Decker joins the show to discuss whether President Trump is trying to play peacemaker between Ukraine and Russia. ABC News correspondent Peter Charalambous reports live from New York with the latest on newly released photos in the Diddy trial. ABC News Radio correspondent Jim Ryan talks about preparing for a potential recession—and how much you might need to have in savings. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe is also here to spill the tea on a new Sprite + tea drink and she lets us know how to save up to 20% on shared rides with Lyft who is re-offering the shared ride option. And finally, host of KFI’s How to Money, Joel Larsgaard, discusses economic anxiety, shrinking tips, and the frustrations of unreliable home internet.
Duration:00:42:03
Joe Biden Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
5/19/2025
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 Biden being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Duration:00:40:00
TikTok's Chromebook Challenge
5/16/2025
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 Media joins the show to give insight into business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.’ Today Will highlights the SNL season 50 finale, Paul Rudd in ‘Friendship’, and Nonnas on Netflix.
Duration:00:38:30
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Day 2
5/15/2025
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 News national reporter Steven Portnoy talking about former President Biden and his camp refuting leaked portions of a new book.
Duration:00:38:15
Biden Camp Refuting Leaked Portions of New Book
5/14/2025
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 from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and Wall Street update. The show closes with Amy talking to Friends of Big Bear Valley Executive Director Sandy Steers about Sunny and Gizmo getting ready to take flight for the first time.
Duration:00:40:31
Best Long-Term Investments
5/13/2025
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’ Joel Larsgaard talking about trading in or selling your car, the Chinese tariff pause, and the best long-term investments
Duration:00:41:53
America’s Cities are SINKING!
5/12/2025
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.
Duration:00:41:30
Pope Leo XIV, The First American Pope
5/9/2025
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.
Duration:00:42:55
No Pope Chosen as Black Smoke Rises
5/8/2025
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 where 2 organizations are collecting instruments to give to people who lost their instruments in the Altadena Fire.
Duration:00:41:27
‘Never Say Never’
5/7/2025
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 update. The show closes with Heather highlighting Cotino, a luxury residential community developed by Disney's Storyliving initiative, located near Palm Springs, California. It's a 618-acre mixed-use development that will eventually include around 1,700 homes and a 400-room hotel. Cotino is known for its Disney-inspired design, exclusive amenities, and the "Parr House" inspired by the Incredibles 2.
Duration:00:39:31
Travel Assistance’ and Stipend for Self-Deportation
5/6/2025
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 abandoning their for-profit plans. 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 Warren Buffet stepping down, new homes shrinking in size, and homeowners losing tons of equity.
Duration:00:36:44
Cinco de Mayo de 2025!
5/5/2025
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 printed coffee shop.
Duration:00:41:15