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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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Erik Menendez Denied Parole

8/22/2025
5:00 - Erik Menedez denied parole 5:05 - Peter Charalambous discusses Trump's $454mil civil fraud case getting thrown out of appeals court. 5:20 - Dean Sharp joins Amy to talk about keeping your AC up to date. 5:35 - Bloomberg's Dan Schwartzman talks today's financial news. 5:50 - Mike Dobuski's entertainment report.

Duration:00:46:34

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Texas Votes to Gerrymander

8/21/2025
5:05 - The Menendez brothers are up for parole. Brad Garrett joins Amy to discuss the case. 5:20 - Rory O'Neil talks Texas gerrymandering districts, and California's subsequent response. 5:35 - Bloomberg's Dan Schwartzman goes into the latest financial news. 5:50 - Peter Charalambous joins Amy to talk about why the DOJ request for Epstein Grand Jury records were denied.

Duration:00:44:27

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No U.S. Boots on Ground in Ukraine

8/20/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show discussing President Trump saying he has ‘definitively ruled out’ the United States sending troops to Ukraine. ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Today, Mike talks about OpenAI’s rocky GPT-5 rollout out gives a review on the latest Pixel smartphone. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Dan Swchwartzman discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with CEA Chief Mitigation Officer for the California Earthquake Authority Janiele Maffei about their grant program to brace and bolt older homes to their foundation to protect against earthquakes.

Duration:00:40:50

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Trump, Zelenskyy, and Russia

8/19/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent John Decker joins the show to discuss Trump and Zelenskyy meeting and what comes next. Amy talks with parenting expert Richard Ramos about the FBI’s new ‘Crime in Schools’ report. ABC News correspondent Brian Clark talks about the ‘Ketamine Queen’ who sold drugs to ‘Friends’ star Mathew Perry pleading guilty and avoiding trial. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the latest in business and what is affecting the markets today. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about ARMS making a comeback and Gen Z not knowing anything about their credit score.

Duration:00:41:02

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Texas House of Reps. Saga

8/18/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Brian Clark opens the show talking about the ongoing saga in the Texas House of Representatives. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy speaks on more states sending National Guard to DC. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with KFI White House correspondent John Decker about Ukrainian President Zelenskyy headed to the Oval Office.

Duration:00:42:06

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‘Clean L.A. with Me’

8/15/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC national reporter Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the Trump-Putin summit taking place in Alaska later today. 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 10 reasons why design matters most. Amy catches up with KFI correspondent Heather Brooker who would like you to ‘clean LA with me.’ Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give the latest on business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.’ Today, Will shares Netflix’s record-breaker, an Alien spin-off, and a peak behind the reality tv curtain.

Duration:00:42:24

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IDF Chief Approves New Gaza Attack Plan

8/14/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show liver from Jerusalem to speak on IDF Chief approving new Gaza attack plan. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to Look! Cinemas in Glendale and Jurassic World: Rebirth. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talking about gaining ground on scammers who target senior citizens.

Duration:00:41:42

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Russian Troops Position at Ukraine Frontlines

8/13/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News’ Patrick Reevell opens the show talking about more than 118,000 Russian troops positioning themselves at Ukraine frontline ahead of Friday’s peace talks in Alaska. KFI & KTLA tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Perplexity $35BIL offer to Chrome, ChatGPT connecting to Google, AOL ending, BBB passports, and Sling TV launching a day pass. 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 national news correspondent Steven Portnoy about options for DC’s homeless and Trump and Vance having a virtual call with Zelenskyy.

Duration:00:44:03

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Trump Takes Over D.C. Police Department

8/12/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the show to discuss DC Mayor Muriel Bowser reaction to an increase in federal law enforcement. Amy talks with the co-founder of Midsummer Scream Claire Dunlap. This horror convention is taking place this weekend at Marriott Long Beach Downtown. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the latest in business and what is affecting the markets today. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about BNPL not wanting to play nice, low-feed real estate agents, executive orders and private assets.

Duration:00:43:35

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President Trump & Putin Set to Meet in Alaska

8/11/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News political analyst Steve Roberts opens the show talking about the redistricting battle in Texas heating up. Amy shares an update on KFI team member Foosh who was involved in a horrible car accident and pulled from a burning car. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker about Trump and Putin set to meet on Friday.

Duration:00:40:31

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Texas House Preparing to Reconvene

8/8/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC national reporter Jim Ryan opens the show talking about the Texas House preparing to reconvene and awol democrats facing possible arrest. 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 how to ‘move a house.’ Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give the latest on business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.’ Today, Will shares something to scream about and something to ‘Freak’ out about plus the season finale of ‘The Gilded Age.’

Duration:00:42:15

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Back-to-School

8/7/2025
Amy Kinh hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show talking about an Army sergeant in custody after 5 soldiers were shot yesterday at Fort Stewart. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the California Science Center where Dogs! A Science Tail is on exhibit that explores the bond between humans and dogs. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with Verizon Tech Expert Matt Weller talking about back-to-school & essential tech for families.

Duration:00:41:52

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Epstein Files: The Clintons Subpoenaed

8/6/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News’ Ines de la Cuetara opens the show talking about a ‘productive’ call between Trump and Zelenskyy as Putin deadline approaches. KFI & KTLA tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Verizon’s new NFL Sunday Ticket deal, Roku launching their own streaming service, AI powered storybooks, and the new Tesla drive-in diner now open in Hollywood. 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 national news correspondent Steven Portnoy about the House Oversight Chair issuing subpoenas for Epstein files, depositions the Clintons.

Duration:00:43:49

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Redistricting Battle in Texas

8/5/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan joins the show to discuss the redistricting battle taking place in Texas. KFI correspondent Rory O’Neill speaks on tariffs and holiday decorations. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the latest in business and what is affecting the markets today. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about tax breaks on EV and Americans paying $1000 a month for their car.

Duration:00:43:48

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Fallout Over Bureau of Labor Statistics Firings

8/4/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about shortages in aid in Gaza. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on the fallout over Bureau of Labor statistics firing. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with the Director of Animal Services in Mission Viejo Brynn Lavison about the Wild Tunes Initiative.

Duration:00:45:02

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Scams: Fake Tickets & Phony Events

8/1/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC national reporter Jim Ryan opens the show talking about BBB warning about fake tickets and phony events this Summer. 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 how to make the most out of a small room. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give the latest on business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.’

Duration:00:43:37

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‘It’s Going to Work Out Very Well’

7/31/2025
Amy Kinh hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on Trump saying 'it's going to work out very well' regarding the tariff deadline. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the National History Museum of LA County for ‘Fierce!’ The story of cats. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talking about extreme heat waves causing hot-car deaths.

Duration:00:41:20

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Ghislane Maxwell: Testify for Immunity

7/30/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News’ Josh Margolin opens the show talking about new details emerging about the NYC gunman. KFI & KTLA tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Today, Rich talks about BitChat Bluetooth messaging app, YouTube’s AI based teen protections, and how to transfer photos from your phone to a flash drive. 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 national news correspondent Steven Portnoy about Maxwell asking for immunity in exchange for testimony.

Duration:00:44:25

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Ukraine: Peace Deal?

7/29/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the show to discuss the lawyers for Ghislane Maxwell making an appeal to the Supreme Court. KFi national reporter Rory O’Neill talks about Las Vegas not being as popular as it once was. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins Wake Up Call to share the latest in business and what is trending on Wall Street. The show closes with KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker talking about Ukraine and a possible peace deal.

Duration:00:42:53

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Trump Makes an EU Deal

7/28/2025
7:05 - Karen Travers talks Trump/EU trade deal. 7:20 - Jordana Miller joins the show to talk about Israel finally letting in humanitarian aid. 7:40 - Courtney Donohoe w/ the Bloomberg Report 7:50 - Jim Ryan talks about a dating safety app that might have some legal problems.

Duration:00:44:34