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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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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

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DOJ Meets with Ghislaine Maxwell

7/25/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the DOJ meeting with longtime Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The host of “Home’ on KFI the House Whisperer Dean Sharp joins the show to discuss outdoor furnishings. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe discussing business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss speaking on Happy Gilmore 2. The Fantastic Four, and The Hunting Wives.

Duration:00:42:08

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Ghislaine Maxwell Subpoenaed

7/24/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about a troubling rumbling beneath Yellowstone National Park. ABC News’ Steven Portnoy speaks on Ghislaine Maxwell being subpoenaed and WSJ reporting Trump was informed he appears in the Epstein files. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Rory O'Neill talking about the Idaho murder sentencing.

Duration:00:42:37

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Russia and Ukraine Set for Talks

7/23/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News’ Patrick Reevell opens the show talking about Russia and Ukraine setting up for talks. ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Today, Mike talks about OpenAI’s new ‘Agent,’ and the first major federal Crypto Law. 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 talking about the House ending legislative session early over Epstein impasse.

Duration:00:44:31

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28 Countries Say War in Gaza Must End

7/22/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel rejecting calls from more than 28 counties to end the war in Gaza. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street.

Duration:00:43:49

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President Trump vs Wall Street Journal

7/21/2025
Michael Monks hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show talking about Trump suing the Wall Street Journal. ABC News national correspondent Rory O'Neill shares an update on the kiss cam scandal that has taken the internet by storm. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Michael talking with ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy discussing President Trump wanting to cancel August recess to work on nominees.

Duration:00:40:11

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Shark Week Begins

7/18/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News transportation reporter Sam Sweeney opens the show talking about Air India captain possibly shutting off fuel ahead of the deadly crash, WSJ reports. The host of “Home’ on KFI the House Whisperer Dean Sharp joins the show to discuss midsummer fire season prep. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe discussing business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss speaking on Billy Joel getting the documentary treatment, Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much,’ and SHARK WEEK kicking off this Sunday.

Duration:00:40:07

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Tiny Homes: Would You Live in One?

7/17/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show talking about why Epstein will not go away. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on Epstein and Jerome Powell. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe discussing business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking about tiny homes… would you live in one?

Duration:00:43:09

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Senate Set to Formalize DOGE Cuts

7/16/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the Senate set to vote to formalize DOGE cuts to public broadcasting & U.S. Agency for International Development. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Samsung’s new foldable phones, Google’s Gemini video feature, and takes us behind the scenes at Disney’s imagineering. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews the new ‘Superman’ movie. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy sharing her thoughts on the 2025 Emmy nominations and gives some predictions.

Duration:00:41:43

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Epstein Files Not Going Away

7/15/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about a big week for Grok AI and shares the latest with foldable smartphones. ABC News senior Washington reporter Will Steakin speaks on Trump defensing Bondi over Epstein files and the MAGA base being upset with how it is being handled. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan discussing why poison control centers are sounding the alarm on nicotine patches.

Duration:00:42:41

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EU Suspends Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods

7/14/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about Mexico and the EU pushing back against newly announced tariffs. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speak on the tragedy in Central Texas and an underestimation of flood risk. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with

Duration:00:42:33

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Changes to Secret Service Tactics

7/11/2025
Heather Brooker hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan shares the latest from Central Texas. ABC News reporter Luke Barr talks about the USSS outlining changes to the agency since attempted assassination on President Trump. 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 Lucas Narrative Art Museum and the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife crossing, both scheduled to open in 2026. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy discussing a federal judge blocking Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, sidestepping the SCOTUS ruling.

Duration:00:00:45

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New Russia Sanctions

7/10/2025
Heather Brooker hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News NATIONAL REPORTER Jim Ryan opens the show discussing the relief efforts in Central Texas. ABC News White House correspondent talks about new proposed Russia sanctions. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather sharing a Cat Con preview.

Duration:00:45:01

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San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Preview

7/9/2025
Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King on this Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News contributor and former DHS official John Cohen opens the show talking about the nation’s ability to prepare for natural disasters being a priority. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Today, Rich discusses Samsung unveiling foldable phones, Prime Day tips, Gmail update, & FDA news. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather sharing her San Diego Comic Con exclusive preview.

Duration:00:44:38

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The State of Hollywood

7/8/2025
Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King on this Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about the latest regarding the flash floods in Central Texas. ABC News journalist Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Netanyahu returning to Washington. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather talking about the state of Hollywood and film.

Duration:00:41:26

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Central Texas Floods

7/7/2025
Heather Brooker hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan speaks on the tragedy in Texas where flash floods have claimed numerous lives. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about the latest regarding business and what’s happening on Wall Street. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy closes the show talking about the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ going into law, and what that means for you.

Duration:00:18:25