
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
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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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Happy Halloween!
11/2/2025
Heather Brooker hosts your Halloween Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with award-winning parenting journalist & author Bethany Braun Silva speaking on how to talk to your kids about food insecurity amid looming SNAP benefit cuts.
The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about holiday painting. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Erica Herskowitz, who talks about 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 Emma Stone in ‘Bugonia,’ ‘Sorry, Baby,’ streaming on HBO, and Amy Poehler’s ‘Good Hang’ podcast.
Duration:00:40:50
Happy Halloween!!
11/2/2025
Heather Brooker hosts your Halloween Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with award-winning parenting journalist & author Bethany Braun Silva speaking on how to talk to your kids about food insecurity amid looming SNAP benefit cuts. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about holiday painting. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe 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 Emma Stone in ‘Bugonia,’ ‘Sorry, Baby,’ streaming on HBO, and Amy Poehler’s ‘Good Hang’ podcast.
Duration:00:12:53
All Eyes on Trump-Xi Meeting
10/30/2025
Heather Brooker hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about the IDF saying strikes were directed at ‘terrorist targets.’ ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on why Trump’s trip to Asia and meeting with President Xi went well. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Heather talking with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan about health professionals fearing another bad flu season.
Duration:00:39:33
GM Unveils ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving
10/29/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Clara McMichael opens the show talking about the ATC Union Head saying ‘layers of safety are being stripped away,’ in regard to the government shutdown. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about GM’s eyes off driving, Open Tables new reward program, and ChatGPT Atlas. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ’A House of Dynamite’ now streaming on Netflix. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy taking us ‘Out and About’ to The 17th Door, Orange County's most intense, most terrifying and most fun haunted attraction in Buena Park California!
Duration:00:38:02
Dodgers Win in the 18th
10/28/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show talking about Trump’s visit to Asia. Amy talks with the Regional Executive Director of the California Wildlife Crossing Beth Pratt about the progress being made to the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. 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 prescription vending machines, cost plus drugs, Walmart and Aldi Thanksgiving, and why you should TAKE YOUR VACATION DAYS!
Duration:00:43:18
Trump’s High Stakes Asia Trip
10/27/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. Political Commentator Steve Roberts opens the show discussing the ongoing government shutdown stalemate. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on President Trump’s high-stakes Asia trip. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan about non-profits telling GoFundMe: Thanks, but no thanks.
Duration:00:37:46
NBA & Mafia Linked Illegal Betting
10/24/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News’ Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about dozens being charged in NBA-linked illegal betting, rigged poker schemes tied to the mafia. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about how not to live in a haunted house. Amy talks with Founder and Executive Director of Big Sunday David Levinson about handing out 4,000+ bags of food for their Thanksgiving Stuffing Event, known as a “festival of gratitude.” 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 about the boss on the big screen, the Bell on the small screen, and a stranger things rewatch.
Duration:00:42:03
We Love a Good Heist Story
10/23/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Marco Rubio planning to travel to Israel. Amy takes up ‘Out and about’ for another Boo Preview to Dogtoberfest, combining a beer festival and dog parade at the South Coast Botanic Garden. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellagrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett about the Louvre Museum robbery and why we love a good heist story.
Duration:00:39:01
Trump/ Putin Meeting Cancelled
10/22/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News international reporter Patrick Reevell opens the show talking about the Trump/ Putin meeting in Budapest being called off. KFI national correspondent Rory O’Neill speaks on flight delays and cancellations and the pressure to reopen the government. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘aka Charlie Sheen’ now streaming on Netflix. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard about accidental landlording, car wash subscriptions, and Netflix’s ‘Crash Landing Into You.’
Duration:00:40:33
Witkoff, Kushner Visit Israel
10/21/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller opens the show live from Jerusalem talking about Witkoff, Kushner visiting Isreal to bolster Gaza truce. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on parts of the East Wing of the White House being demolished as Trump’s ballroom construction gets underway. 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 5G home internet, accidental landlording, and car wash subscriptions.
Duration:00:38:52
Trump Calls Colombia’s Petro ‘a Drug Leader’
10/20/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on President Trump cutting aid to Columbia as tensions rise. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Hamas and Israel accusing each other of violating the ceasefire. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan about Halloween prices hitting record highs.
Duration:00:40:10
Dr. Oz Joins the Show
10/17/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talking about a possible meeting between President Trump, Putin, & Zelenskyy. Amy talks with American television presenter, physician, author, educator, and government official serving as the 17th administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Oz. 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 Mike Dobuski with the ‘Entertainment Report.’
Duration:00:40:16
New Car Prices SOAR!
10/16/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about the government shutdown and the programs President Trump is threatening to get rid of. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride. 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 speaking on the price of new cars soaring, so do delinquent car loans.
Duration:00:39:45
Mysterious Text Messages Explained
10/15/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News journalist Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Hamas reasserting control in a chaotic Gaza, posing a risk to the fragile ceasefire. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Mike talks about takes us inside IBM’s quantum computer. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews The Lost Bus starring Matthew McConaughey now streaming on Apple+. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC National news reporter Jim Ryan talking about mysterious text messages.
Duration:00:46:18
What’s Next for Gaza?!?
10/14/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller live from Jerusalem Karen Travers opens the show talking about what’s next for Gaza as the war comes to an end. Amy talks with ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about what’s next for Gaza as the war comes to an end. 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 emergency funds, homeowners refinancing, and renting vs selling.
Duration:00:36:38
Gaza Hostages Are Freed
10/13/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show discussing workers being laid off as the government shutdown negotiations stagnate. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talks about realtors mapping wind, flood, and wildfire risk. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaking on hostages being released in the Middle East.
Duration:00:39:59
Israel/ Hamas Peace Plan Goes into Effect
10/10/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem talking about the Israel/Hamas Peace Plan. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about Fall gardening. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Dan Schwartzman who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close, The show closes with ABC News correspondent Mike Dobuski, filling in for entertainment reporter Will Ganss, sharing his thoughts on Tron: Ares, the third film in the Tron series, is theaters starting today.
Duration:00:43:19
Israel and Hamas Agree to Peace Plan
10/9/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel and Hamas agreeing to the first phase’ of peace plan. Amy talks with lifestyle journalist and brans strategist Trea Bodge about how to be a smart shopping expert using artificial intelligence. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Dan Schwartzman discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy taking us ‘Out and About’ to the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor in Long Beach for a Boo Preview.
Duration:00:39:17
Air Traffic Controllers Calling Out
10/8/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News transportation producer/reporter Clara McMichael opens the show talking about air traffic controllers calling out because of the ongoing government shutdown resulting in growing delays. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Amazon Prime deals, Waze, UCLA’s new esports gaming facility, and what’s new with the Apple watch. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘All of You’ streaming on Apple TV+ and an update on Chad Powers streaming on Hulu. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with producer and director Steven Sawalich discussing his new film ‘Case for Kindness.’
Duration:00:40:42
Israel and Hamas Set to Talk in Egypt
10/7/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel and Hamas launching indirect talks in Egypt on the eve of the Gaza War anniversary. KFI national correspondent Rory O’Neill talks about Amazon Prime days and scammers. Bloomberg’s Dan Schwartzman updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about contract and freelance work, retirement accounts, and reliable cars.
Duration:00:43:34