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
No Survivors from D.C Plane Crash
1/30/2025
Jim Ryan joins Amy to talk New York to London in 3.5 hours. Steven Portnoy speaks on the passenger airplane down in Potomac River near Reagan airport in VA. Ju Ju Chang comes on the show to her Nightline episode around the film “It Ends With Us”. Jackie and Shadow have a 3rd egg, Sandy Steers comes on to show to explain some fun facts.
Duration:00:39:12
Trump’s New Press Secretary
1/29/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. KFI News White House correspondent Jon Decker joins the show to speak on Trump’s new press secretary. KTLA News tech reporter and host of ‘Rich on Tech’ on KFI Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about DeepSeek, the new Chinese open-source AI model that flipped Silicon Valley upside down. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s On It’ she reviews The Penguin on HBO. The show closes with ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan talking about tax time equaling scam season.
Duration:00:41:32
Michael Monks fills in for Amy King
1/28/2025
Michael Monks fills in for Amy King today. Jon Decker joins the show to talk about the remaining cabinet members still to be approved by the Gov. Rory O’Neil gives us the updates on the deportation update. Karen Travers covers the latest executive orders from the White House. Joel Larsgaard the host of “How To Money” discusses Credit Card minimum payments/ Tax Refunds.
Duration:00:39:59
President Trump's Order For The Release
1/27/2025
Michael Monks hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. Americans can continue to expect high prices for eggs this year, new estimates show, due to ongoing avian flu outbreak and inflation. Automaker Kia America is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged and prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly. A waymo robotaxi in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Beverly Grove was targeted by crowd of vandals over the weekend, video posted to social media.
Duration:00:29:01
Trump’s Trip to California
1/24/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show talking about Trump’s trip to California. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on the Paris Olympics being tarnished by flimsy medals. 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 using plants and trees as ways to protect your property from fire. The show closes with ABC entertainment reporter Will Ganss discussing Oscar nominations.
Duration:00:42:24
LA Fires: Burglary Tourists
1/23/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the program to discuss the House passing Laken Riley Act and J6 judges reacting to blanket pardons. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett talks about “Burglary Tourists.” Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the Cat Café Lounge in Los Angeles and speaks with Athena Stamosabout how the nonprofit organization is helping LA wildfire victims and first reponders. The show closes with the newly released Academy Awards nominations.
Duration:00:40:37
$500BIL Investment in Artificial Intelligence
1/22/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski starts the show talking about the return of TikTok… kind of and a hands-free road trip. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to speak on Biden’s exit and Trump’s return to the White House. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s On It’ she highlights The Substance – Steam on MUBI, MUBI on Amazon Channel. The show closes with Amy talking with the CEO of Kidney Quest Carolyn Urduidez about
Duration:00:41:15
Trump in Office Day 2
1/21/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker talks about what we might expect from day 2 of Trump in the White House. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan joins the show to discuss migrant communities bracing for mass deportations. Amy speaks with Brady, a fire victim who watched as his house burn down in Altadena and is ow receiving help from Dream Center LA. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard discussing store brands vs big brand names and planet fitness.
Duration:00:40:37
Second Inauguration of Donald J. Trump
1/20/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaking on the second inauguration of Donald Trump. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller reports live from Jerusalem to talk about hostages being released as Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect. The she closes with KFI White House correspondent sharing an inauguration preview.
Duration:00:40:54
TikTok Deathwatch
1/17/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about TikTok’s potential ban in the United States. Capt. Sheila Kelliher gives an update on the Los Angeles fires clean up. 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 fire hardening frenzy and what you can do to protect your home from fires. The show closes with ABC News reporter Will Ganss and the ‘Entertainment Report.’
Duration:00:46:22
Bye-Bye President Biden
1/16/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to recap Biden’s farewell speech. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire and Netanyahu saying the deal is not complete. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the Dream Center in Echo Park and talks with the Director of Disaster Services Clint Carlton about how they are providing hope and relief during the Los Angeles County fires. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy closes the show talking about Bondi saying she won’t play politics as Attorney General but won’t rule out probes of Trump foes.
Duration:00:51:56
Israel and Hamas Agree on Core Elements of Gaza Ceasefire
1/15/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the hsow live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel and Hamas agrees on core elements of Gaza ceasefire, but haggling over details. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about fire related tech, apps, and stories. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s On It’ she reviews Severence, now streaming on Apple+. The show closes with ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy talking about Pete Hegseth hitting back at misconduct allegations in contentious hearing.
Duration:00:45:06
LA Fires: Dangerous Wind Warning Begins
1/14/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. Todd Hall from the National weather Service joins the show to discuss upcoming PDS [particularly dangerous situation] winds. Amy speaks with Calabasas resident Danny Cooper about his experience with the Southern California wildfires. Kevin McManus, the PR & Communications Manager for the Pasadena Humane Society joins the show to talk about what they are doing to make sure the animals are safe. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard discussing fire victims’ scams and homeowners insurance.
Duration:00:43:49
Latest: Los Angeles Wildfires
1/13/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Alex Stone joins the show to share the latest regarding the Los Angeles wildfires. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on the remarks made saying, “still in such a dangerous situation.” Amy speaks with Gene Gable, a spokesman for Wings of Rescue, an animal rescue group that helps relocate shelter animals during disasters and what they are doing to help during the Los Angeles wildfires. The show closes with Amy talking about the Dream Center Foundation in downtown LA who are leading a massive fire donation effort and what you can do to help.
Duration:00:44:10
LA Fires Update: 10 Dead, 10K Structures Destroyed
1/10/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Melissa Adan opens the show sharing the latest regarding the Southern California wildfires. Amy talks with the House Whisperer Dean Sharp about ways to protect your home during fires. The show closes with ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talking about President Biden’s remarks regarding the Los Angeles fires.
Duration:00:42:08
Palisades Fire: Most Destructive Fire in LA History
1/9/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. KFI host Neil Saavedra joins the show sharing an update on the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hurst Fire and new Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills. Amy talks with Mike Wofford from the National Fire Service about the latest regarding the historic Southern California wildfires. ABC News correspondent Melissa Adnan speaks on the destruction and shelters put in place because of the Los Angeles fires. The show closes with Kevin McManus, the PR & Communications Manager for the Pasadena Humane Society, talking about what they are doing to make sure the animals are safe.
Duration:00:49:17
Fires Rip Through Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena & Sylmar
1/8/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. KFI host Neil Saavedra joins the show sharing an update on the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena & Sylmar fires. Amy talks with LAFD public information officer Captain Sheila Kelliher about these historic Southern California wildfires. ABC News correspondent Alex Stones speaks on the ‘life threatening’ winds effecting the wildfires. The show closes with Senior Forecaster Mike Wofford -from the National Weather Service sharing a wind forecast.
Duration:00:41:19
CES 2025 is Here
1/7/2025
Michael Monks hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about a priority President Biden has been wanting to accomplish over the past four years. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel and Hamas once again inching toward a ceasefire deal. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski speaks on CES 2025 happening now in Las Vegas. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy talking about Trump backtracking from ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ to fund his agenda.
Duration:00:41:37
Election Certification
1/6/2025
Michael Monks hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show talking about election certification. iHeart investigative reporter Rory O’Neil shares updates regarding the NOLA terror attack & Vegas car bombing. Michael speaks with ABC News political analyst Steve Roberts about accountability journalism. The show closes with Cleo Watts discussing mutilated parrots found in the San Gabriel Valley
Duration:00:48:26
Vote for New Speaker in the House
1/3/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. iHeart White House correspondent John Decker joins the show to talk about House lawmakers voting for a new speaker, ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan speaks on the terror attack in New Orleans. Amy talks with the House Whisperer Dean Sharp about the essential homeowner toolkit for 2025. ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss closes the show talking all things streaming and movies.
Duration:00:49:06