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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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Two Terror Attacks, Two Different States

3/13/2026
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Rich Frankel opens the show talking about the two terror attacks in two states that took place yesterday and whether they are connected to what is going on in the Middle East. Amy talks with Dr. Joseph Mercola, Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, about your guide to cellular health and forever chemicals. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss talking Oscars, Harry Styles on SNL, and Young Sherlock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:36

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Drone Attack Warning Issued in California

3/12/2026
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show discussing the warning of possible drone style attacks targeting California and the west coast by Iranian proxies. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem talking about the loud explosions heard early Thursday morning in Jerusalem. Amy expands on yesterday’s conversation regarding the international hand signal for help and what someone should do if they see someone signaling to them. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan about the upcoming World Cup in Los Angeles and what ticket pricing is gearing up to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:36

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Need to Know: Distress Hand Signal

3/11/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to share the latest out of the Middle East. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Facebook and Instagram getting a reset, new Apple products, and real vs fake products. Amy speaks on the Iranian Women’s soccer team and the distress hand signal we should know. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ where she reviews ‘Famous Last Words: Eric Dane’ now streaming on Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:48

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Spring Break Travel

3/10/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to speak on the latest developments out of the Middle East. KFI national reporter Rory O’Neill talks about Spring Break traveling. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan about robotaxis being back under a microscope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:49

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Gas Prices Soar

3/9/2026
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about the rise in gas prices and how much higher will it go? ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to share the latest from the Middle East. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News journalist Cheri Preston discussing how science says owning a pet means a better, healthier life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:53

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Fired

3/6/2026
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Richard Frankel talking about President Trump firing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and the work Mullin has cut out for him. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with ABC News entertainment correspondent Will Ganss talking about the latest in streaming and movies including Hoppers, Harry Styles, and Rooster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:16

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Declaration of Independence Hitting the Road

3/5/2026
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the senate rejecting the resolution to force Trump administration to end Iran strikes. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the Kurdish dissident groups saying they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan talking about the Declaration of Independence coming to a city near you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:34

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Your Voice Your Vote 2026

3/4/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about midterms elections. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel delivering ‘precise strike’ on underground compound link to nukes. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘In the Blink of an Eye’ now streaming on Hulu. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy talking about the break down in negotiations between the Trump administration and Iranian officials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:06

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U.S. Closes Two Gulf Embassies

3/3/2026
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about conflicting rationale for strikes are raising concern among democrats and republicans alike. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the latest out of the Middle East. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with author of Burn the Water & award-winning screenwriter Billy Ray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:01

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Operation Epic Fury

3/2/2026
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about congressional reaction to the U.S. striking Iran. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the impact of Operation Epic Fury on the region. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with futurist Kevin Cirilli about high tech warfare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:44

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Epstein Saga: Hillary Clinton Deposition

2/27/2026
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalabous discussing Hillary Clinton’s deposition in front of the House Oversight Committee. Amy talks with certified health coach Hunter Stoler about high prices of groceries and how to make the most of your dollars. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss talking about the reprise of Scrubs, Paradise season 2, and Scream 7. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:33

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Mexico Travel Disruptions

2/26/2026
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about Ukraine/Russia and Iran talks today in Geneva. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy speaks on Hillary Clinton set to give her deposition to the House Oversight Committee today. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with the CEO of InsureMyTrip Suzanne Morrow about what travelers from California should know about Mexico travel disruptions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:35

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Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union

2/25/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show recapping President Trump’s State of the Union Address. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about a new weather app you’ll want to have, the latest out of Samsung, and Nearby glasses. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Song Sung Blue now streaming on Peacock. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with Media and Website Manager for Friends of Big Bear Valley Jenny Voisard about Jackie and Shadow having a new egg in the nest and Save Moon Camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:18

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President Trump's State of the Union Tonight

2/24/2026
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers previews President Trump’s State of the Union happening tonight. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talks about the key to wildfire prevention may be artificial intelligence. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about homeowners’ rising maintenance costs and grocery lists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:28

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The Future of Tariffs

2/23/2026
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show discussing the future of tariffs. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy speaks on DHS reversing precheck suspensions. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with the founder of Lady Freethinker about the rise of pet abandonment in Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:10

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USA Women’s Hockey Wins Gold

2/20/2026
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with futurist Kevin Cirelli talking about outer space. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about the best from the International Builders Show. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan talking about the Winter Olympics including USA Women’s Hockey winning gold in dramatic fashion over Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:44

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Orient Express of the U.S.

2/19/2026
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show with a Winter Olympics update. Amy talks about the iconic Orient Express brand returning with 17 vintage cars in 2026. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with retired FBI agent and ABC News contributor Richard Frankel about the latest from the Nancy Guthrie investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:45

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Would You Sleepcation?

2/18/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss progress being made in talks with Iran. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about TikTok Local, Wuffy the Robot Dog, private search engines, and a preview into Apple’s upcoming March event. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Paradise; season 2 streaming on Hulu starting February 23rd. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking about… Sleepcations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:01

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Partial Government Shutdown Continues

2/17/2026
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talking about the ongoing partial government shutdown and how it is affecting DHS. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan shares an update on the 2026 Winter Olympics. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about the most fuel-efficient cars and outstanding credit card debt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:23

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President’s Day

2/16/2026
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. Any revisits conversations she had with author and son of actor Leonard Nemoy, Adam Nemoy and the late Sandy Steers from Friends of Big Bear Valley who passed away last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:13