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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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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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English


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Amazon Bidding to Buy TikTok

4/4/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker gives a tariff update: trading partners and financial markets. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski talks about Amazon bidding to buy TikTok. Amy talks with the House Whisperer Dean Sharp about cabinets and calls. We get in your business with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talking about the latest trends in the business world and an update on what the stock market is looking like today. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganns talking about ‘White Lotus’ finale, ‘Dying for Sex,’ and ‘Gone Girl: The Long Island Serial Killer.’

Duration:00:44:29

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Burglary Tourists Strike Again

4/3/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on President Trump’s “Liberation Day’ and the tariff plan he announced yesterday. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett speaks on the so-called burglary tourists striking again but this time armed and with the family in the home. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews The Residence now streaming on Netflix. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about this week in business and the stock market. The show closes with Kevin McManus of the Pasadena Humane Society talking about the upcoming Wiggle Waggle Walk.

Duration:00:44:59

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Results

4/2/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy talks about the Wisconsin Supreme Court election results serving as a litmus test for President Trump. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about new Prime perks, travel tech tips, and some good news for parents. Amy talks with Owner/Founder of Corgi Beach Day & Corgi Nationals Kelly McLemore about So. Cal’s Corgi Beach Day happening April 5th in Huntington Beach. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with the CEO of Arbor Day Foundation Dan Lambe about Arbor Day Friday April 25thand giving away trees.

Duration:00:43:57

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Ark of the Covenant

4/1/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon decker starts the show talking about President Trump floating the idea of serving a third term. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on the extended-stay astronauts and their 286-day mission. 24/7 reporter Rory O’Neill joins the show to talk about Ark of the Covenant. We get in your business with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talking about the latest trends in business and an update on the stock market. Host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard closes the show talking about ‘Liberation Day’, Tax Day is 2 weeks away; LA County has until October.

Duration:00:43:39

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Trump 'Very Angry' at Putin

3/31/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about the Trump administration asking SSCOTUS to weigh in on deportations. KFI News White House correspondent speaks on Trump getting angry at Putin. ABC News national journalist Jim Ryan reports there is finally a break on egg prices. Amy talks with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe about the latest news in business and a stock market forecast. The show closes with California Regional Executive Director for the National Wildlife Federation Beth Pratt sharing the latest on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, the world's largest vegetated bridge over the US-101 freeway in Agoura Hills, CA.

Duration:00:42:23

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VP Vance to Greenland

3/28/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on VPOTUS heading to Greenland. ABC News White House correspondent Molly Nagle talks about Trump pulling back Stefanik’s UN nomination. KFI reporter Michael Monks shares a highlight feature on MLB opening day. We get in your business with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talking about the latest trends in the business world and an update on what the stock market is looking like today. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganns talking about Hollywood, Hounds, and homicidal robots for your weekend watchlist.

Duration:00:44:05

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MLB Opening Day

3/27/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett discussing what an investigation into the Signal chat leak would look like and the Supreme Court ruling on ghost guns. In lieu of MLB opening day [officially], Amy talks with Dodgers superfan Jose ‘Blue Beard’ Lara. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews The Residence now streaming on Netflix. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about this week in business and the stock market. The show closes with Friends of Big Bear Valley Executive Director Sandy Steers talking about Jackie, Shadow, and their eaglets that have captured the hearts of YouTube watchers from all over the world.

Duration:00:46:00

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TikTok Ban Back in the Spotlight

3/26/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News. ABC News analyst John Cohen speaks on why the Signal leak really is a big deal. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Apple setting a date for WWDC, TikTok ban being back in the spotlight, and Amazon’s Spring sale is LIVE! Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to a prop store movie auction from _____.

Duration:00:44:41

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Trump Administration Accidentally Texts Reporter War Plans

3/25/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on the Prime Minister of Greenland criticizing this week’s trip to the country by Trump administration officials. ABC News White House correspondent follows talking about Trump’s national security adviser adding a journalist to text chat on highly sensitive Yemen strike plans. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski discusses what we need to know about Section 230 and the “Wiley E. Coyote: Tesla test. We get in your business with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talking about the latest trends in the business world and an update on what the stock market is looking like today. The show closes with host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard talking about where we as the public stand with the Department of Education. DoorDash’s buy now pay later, and insurance rates for Tesla owners are on the rise.

Duration:00:46:08

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Ukraine-Russia War: Deadly Drone Attack Exchange

3/24/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to discuss Ukraine & Russia’s deadly drone attack exchange amid ceasefire talks. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Israel’s cabinet approving ‘voluntary departure’ plan for Palestinians. Amy talks with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy about Trump’s border czar saying administration won’t defy judge’s order on deportation flights. The show closes with Marine Mammal Care Center Biologist Dave Bader talking about Southern California rescue centers needing help and are being swamped with animals poisoned by toxic algae.

Duration:00:44:21

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Marijuana Use Linked to Heart Attacks

3/21/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about President Trump singing a bill to drastically shrink the Education Department. ABC News journalist Jim Ryan speaks on marijuana being linked to heart attacks. 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 making your tract home homier. 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:00:43:58

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Ranking American Cities

3/20/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller reporting live from Jerusalem talking about Israel launching a ground operation to retake part of a key corridor in Northern Gaza. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett speaks on the newly uncovered JFK assassination documents and what, if any, new information has been found. Amy revisits Gary & Shannon’s interview with LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about this week in business and the stock market. The show closes with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talking about happiness hot spots: Ranking American cities.

Duration:00:43:08

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Russia Agrees to Limited Ukraine Ceasefire

3/19/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show to talk about Trump and Putin agreeing to an immediate ceasefire. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Pebble watch comeback, Venhub in North Hollywood, transcription tools, and Google’s wildfire detection tool. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’, she reviews Scamanda now streaming on Hulu. The show closes with ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan discussing the release of the JFK documents: What’s there and what isn’t.

Duration:00:43:13

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Joel Larsgaard, Host Of ‘How to Money,’

3/18/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy reports that a judge is questioning the Department of Justice regarding Trump's deportation flights. We also had Dodgers reporter David Vassegh joining us from Japan for the Tokyo Series. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller discusses Netanyahu's controversial push to fire Israel's Domestic Security Chief, which has sparked significant public outcry. Additionally, ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan shares that wayward astronauts are finally on their way home. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe informs us that one car manufacturer is reintroducing physical buttons on its dashboards, stating that the trend of touchscreens has gone too far. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve begins its two-day meeting. The show concludes with Joel Larsgaard, host of ‘How to Money,’ discussing T-Mobile's decision to raise prices and Harvard's initiative to waive tuition for certain individuals.

Duration:00:34:11

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Happy St. Patrick's Day

3/17/2025
ABC reporter Karen Travers discusses former President Trump's orders to attack the Houthis in Yemen. ABC reporter Steve Portnoy covers a judge's decision to block Trump from deporting noncitizens under the Alien Enemy Act. ABC reporter Jim Ryan addresses the controversy surrounding Tesla. Bloomberg reporter Courtney Donohoe provides insights on expectations for St. Patrick's Day spending this year, and Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy. Additionally, 24/7 reporter Rory O'Neill inquires, "Do you have any travel plans for Europe?"

Duration:00:29:10

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‘Smishing’ Scams' Getting Worse

3/14/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about a judge ordering thousands of federal workers be reinstated. ABC News journalist Jim Ryan speaks on the ‘smishing’ scam that’s only getting worse. 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 ‘flush and hidden.’ 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:00:44:23

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The Rain Has Arrived

3/13/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. Amy speaks with Ariel Cohen from the National Weather Service about the storm hitting South California. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Iran’s Supreme Leader saying he won’t negotiate with the United States. Pasadena Humane’s PR and Communications Manager Kevin McManus talks about the upcoming Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run, one of Pasadena Humane's biggest fundraisers each year, with proceeds helping to save the lives of thousands of animals in our community with programs such as foster care, kitten nursery, animal ICU, wildlife and more. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about this week in business and the stock market. The show closes with Wildfire Division Director Michelle Steinberg talking about the importance of proactive mitigation efforts homeowners and residents can take.

Duration:00:45:29

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House Narrowly Passes Six-Month Funding Bill

3/12/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about House republicans passing funding bill with one democratic vote. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about new features on TikTok, Warner Bros. DVD disc rot, scam call hack, and the Gallery LA. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s On It’, she reviews Devil in the Family, now streaming on Hulu. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard discussing recession fears increasing and the reaction of the stock market.

Duration:00:41:41

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Debate Over Capital Punishment

3/11/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House reporter Jon Decker opens the show talking about tariffs and the economy. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on Mike Johnson’s confidence the Trump-backed funding bill ‘will pass.’ ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski shares the latest news in the tech world. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and the stock market. The show closes with ABC national journalist Jim Ryan discussing a renews debate over capital punishment.

Duration:00:41:50

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DOJ Investigating Major Egg Producers

3/10/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to speak on Israel cutting off electricity supply to Gaza, affecting a desalination plant producing drinking water. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous talks about the DOJ investigating major egg producers amid soaring prices. Amy talks with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan about some positive health news for a change. The show closes with SEMA Senior VP of Public and Government Affairs Karen Bailey-Chapman discussing Specialty Equipmaent Marketing Association (SEMA) wanting to achieve a cleaner world through innovation, NOT mandates on EVs.

Duration:00:42:15