
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
Addiction to Streaming Services
9/30/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show talking about Trump meeting with the Generals. ABC News journalist Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Netanyahu, Trump announcing a peace plan. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about creating an emergency fund, ‘just in-case financial plans’, and the addiction to streaming services.
Duration:00:41:02
Netanyahu Open to Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Plan
9/29/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Netanyahu signaling openness to Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan. Amy recaps the Union Rescue Mission’s Over the Edge fundraising event that raised $25,948 last night and raising $1.9MIL total to help bring people home. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy about congressional leaders being at an impasse as a shutdown nears.
Duration:00:41:25
Former FBI Director Comey Indicted
9/26/2025
ABC's Steven Portnoy joins Amy to talk about Former FBI Director James Comey's indictment amid pressure from Trump.
KFI's own House Whisperer Dean Sharp jumps in to talk about toilets... well, bathrooms, but what else are going in the bathroom for? Is it the most important room in the house??? Dean answers all!
Bloomberg's Dan Schwartzman talks finance and the latest numbers from Wall St.
And Mike Dobuski talks entertainment, including the film "One Battle After Another." The rumors of the demise of William Shatner have been false. Wrap him in bubble wrap.
Duration:00:43:57
Kimmel Gets Ratings Boost After Suspension
9/25/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Jimmy Kimmel got a huge ratings boost after returning from suspension following comments made about the death of Charlie Kirk. Amy interviews Big Bear Oktoberfest Burger Meistress Monica Marini to talk about the various festivities surrounding Big Bear Oktoberfest. Bloomberg's Denice Pellegrini talks about cuts happening at Starbucks, and show closes with Amy talking to Mark Hood about the Union Rescue Mission’s ‘Over the Edge’ fundraising event.
Duration:00:42:07
Trump: Ukraine Can Regain All Territory Lost to Russia
9/24/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about Trump now saying Ukraine an regain all territory lost to Russia. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Disney+ price hike, iPhone Air bend test, Uber pre-paid passes, and Amazon Fresh closures. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews the new live-action Lilo and Stitch now streaming on Disney+. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and Wall Street update. The show closes with Amy talking about Union Rescue Mission’s ‘Over the Edge’ fundraising event.
Duration:00:39:10
Mixed Studies: White House Links Tylenol Use to Autism
9/23/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. The show opens with Amy talking with the coordinating producer/reporter for ABC News medical unit in New York Sony Salzman about the Trump administration linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to an increased risk of Autism despite mixed studies. ABC News White Houre correspondent Karen Travers speaks on President Trump heading to the UN General Assembly as the future of Palestinian state and Gaza are likely to dominate the conversations. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes URM CEO Mark Hood discussing the ‘Over the Edge’ event taking place to help the homeless.
Duration:00:38:30
Fallout Over FCC Chair’s Comments
9/22/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan speaking on the lack of backups highlighting the fragile and outdates FAA systems. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers discusses President Trump & VP Vance speaking at Charlie Kirk’s memorial. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy talking about the continuing fallout over FCC Chair’s comments regarding Kimmel.
Duration:00:37:35
Political Violence: A ‘Both Sides’ Problem
9/19/2025
Heather Brooker hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. Former counterterrorism coordinator for DHS and current ABC News consultant John Cohen opens the show talking about political violence and why it’s a ‘both sides’ problem. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about proposed ‘zero zero’ rules and why they are becoming a hot topic in California. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street.
Duration:00:39:57
From College Kid to Murderer
9/18/2025
Heather Brooker hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show talking about the latest regarding Charlie Kirk and his murderer and 3 police officers killed in York, PA. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on Trump’s trip to the UK and what’s next for President Trump. The show closes with ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski talking about smartglasses with screens: The Meta Connect debrief.
Duration:00:38:29
Charlie Kirk Shooting: Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty
9/17/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Netanyahu visiting the White House at the end of the month. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Today, Rich talks about iOS 26, new iPhones out Friday, Amazon Prime days in October, and a new hair test to detect autism. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘Younger’ now streaming on Netflix. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy discussing Utah prosecutors seeking the death penalty for Charlie Kirk’s murderer Tyler Robinson.
Duration:00:41:10
Robert Redford, Oscar-Winning Actor & Director, Dies at 89
9/16/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent opens the show talking about Trump’s second State visit highlighting and renewing the special relationship between the US and the UK. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on gasoline taking a smaller bite out of our paychecks. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard talking about new iPhone debt, health insurance, and American’s reliance on social security.
Duration:00:28:03
Memorial for Charlie Kirk to be Held at NFL Stadium
9/15/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. KFI national correspondent Rory O’Neill opens the show talking about further details into the Charlie Kirk investigation and employees being disciplined. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski recaps the 77th Emmy Awards. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaking on the National Guard being deployed in Memphis.
Duration:00:42:12
Suspect Arrested in Charlie Kirk Killing
9/12/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show talking about the latest updates surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk. Host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp talks about how you never get a second chance to make a first impression. 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 talks about The Hills are Alive, and Charlie Sheen bringing his career back from the brink.
Duration:00:39:51
Charlie Kirk Assassinated
9/11/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the legacy of political activist Charlie Kirk. ABC News’ Jim Ryan speaks on ‘The Poverty Report,’ older Americans are getting poorer. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. KFI national correspondent Rory O’Neill closes the show talking about the 24-year anniversary of September 11th, 2001.
Duration:00:38:30
Fatal Stabbing of Ukrainian Refugee
9/10/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about the jury selection in case of the man who allegedly tried to kill President Trump on the golf course. KTLA & KFI technology reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Today, Rich talks about the news surrounding Apple’s latest release including the iPhone 17. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Star Trek now streaming on Paramount+. 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 News national correspondent about the DOJ announcing charges against Charlotte, NC light rail attack suspect.
Duration:00:38:04
Roblox Targeting Predators
9/9/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about Roblox deploying tech aimed at protecting kids from predators. ABC News journalist Steven Portnoy speaks on the Supreme Court lifting restrictions on Trump immigration tactics in California. 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 about planning for Christmas, interest rates dropping, and used EVs getting cheaper.
Duration:00:39:03
Houthi Drone Strikes
9/8/2025
Amy hosts this Monday morning Wake Up Call. The show opens with KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaking on his experience at the US Open with President Trump. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Houthi drone strikes on an Israeli airport. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talking all things business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national reporter Chris Boccia speaking on Zelenskyy rejecting Putin invitation and countering with an invite to Kyiv.
Duration:00:41:11
CDC Turmoil
9/5/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC national reporter Steven Portnoy opens the show discussing republicans and democrats clashing with RFK Jr. on vaccines, CDC turmoil. 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 foundation turmoil. 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 talks about The Office spin-off series, Hamilton on the big screen, and ‘Only Murders in the Building’ returning next week.
Duration:00:39:07
Epstein Victims Speak Out
9/4/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about President Trump set to meet with Zelenskyy today. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’, she reviews ‘Too Much’ now streaming on Netflix. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with KFI national correspondent Rory O’Neill talking about Epstein victims speaking out.
Duration:00:39:55
Sports Betting Season
9/3/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show talking about President Trump announcing Space Command will move from Colorado to Alabama. KTLA & KFI technology reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.’ Today, Rich talks about clearing your iPhone storage, OpenAI parental controls, Amazon Prime sharing ends, Gmail security, and the Wizard of Oz at The Sphere in Las Vegas. In this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’, she reviews ‘Too Much’ now streaming on Netflix. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller about CFB & NFL starting and people are betting big.
Duration:00:40:03