
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.
Location:
United States
Networks:
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
Man Impersonates an FBI agent
1/30/2026
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous talking about the man who allegedly tried to break Luigi Mangione out of jail by impersonating an FBI agent. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about the best home devices at CES. 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 Rachael McAdams back on the big screen, Shrinking streaming on HBO Max, and a new Marvel offering.
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Duración:00:42:24
The Great TP Debate
1/29/2026
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. Amy opens the show with the great TP debate. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the Middle East worrying over possible U.S strike on Iran one month after protests began. 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 Steven Portnoy about democrats releasing their demands regarding ICE.
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Duración:00:43:37
Israel Recovers Remains of Last Hostage
1/27/2026
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about President Trump sending Tom Homan to Minneapolis. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel recovering the remains of the last hostage in Gaza and Iran’s ominous warning to the U.S. as warships arrive in the Middle East. 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 Ozempic’s effect on grocery bills, airline prices, and credit card myths.
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Duración:00:40:38
Arctic Blast Turns Deadly
1/26/2026
Heather Brooker hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about the latest shooting in Minneapolis. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on democrats saying they will not advance the DHS funding bill. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather talking with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talking about the massive arctic blast turning deadly.
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Duración:00:44:58
The Big Beautiful Ballroom
1/23/2026
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the White House ballroom and why a judge may have the final say. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about making the most of your sleepy space. 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 discussing horrors, thrillers, and musicals, oh my!
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Duración:00:39:51
Clintons Being Found in Contempt
1/22/2026
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the Clintons being found in contempt & SCOTUS sharply critical of President Trump’s moves on Fed. 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 crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett about Greenland and the national security argument.
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Duración:00:39:33
Middle East Tensions Rise
1/21/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Middle East tensions, ISIS members escaping prison in Syria, and Trump’s comments on Iran. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Sony & TCL teaming up, ads coming to ChatGPT, Netflix working on an interactive feature, and mirrors that can scan your body and deliver health information. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Landman season II now streaming on Paramount. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with President of the Center for Health and Democracy and former Sr. health insurance industry executive turned whistleblower Wendall Potter about insane healthcare costs.
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Duración:00:42:55
Youth Ditching Credit Cards
1/20/2026
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about President Trump telling the PM of Norway he no longer feels an obligation to thing purely of peace, linking stance on Greenland to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Amy speaks with Dr. Dana Varble about what pet owners need to know to keep their animals healthier, longer. 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 young people ditching credit cards, Ozempic reducing grocery bills, and store brands costing less.
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Duración:00:42:16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/19/2026
Heather Brooker hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show speaks on the tariffs the Trump administration has placed on countries not supporting the plan to buy Greenland. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy speaks on the latest regarding the Minneapolis shooting. Political analyst Steve Roberts discusses dissatisfaction growing in voter polls. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with comedian Howie Mandel.
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Duración:00:45:19
Hello Future
1/16/2026
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with futurist Kevin Cirilli talking about what we can expect from the year ahead. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about the four types of American houses. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pelegrini 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 discussing ‘The Traitors,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ and ‘Hamnet.’
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Duración:00:44:27
Iran: Executions Have Stopped
1/15/2026
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss President Trump having on good authority executions have stopped in Iran. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talks about the latest regarding Greenland meetings. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pelegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking LA Olympics 2028.
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Duración:00:39:56
More Voters Claim to be Independent
1/15/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Apple partnering with Google, a new health food scanning app, Nissan wireless charging, and the ‘You Dead’ app. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘Man on the Inside’ 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 ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan speaks on Gallup: Voters turning their backs on the two major parties.
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Duración:00:42:32
Trump’s Proposed 10% Interest Rate Cap
1/13/2026
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Iran FM claiming protests turned violent so the U.S. would have an ‘excuse’ to intervene. Amy talks with ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy about the DOJ probe into Powell sparking backlash from some republicans and former fed chairs. 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 President Trump proposed 10% interest cap rate, ditching credit cards for debit, and overdraft fees.
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Duración:00:44:14
Death Toll Rises Amidst Unrest in Iran
1/12/2026
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. The show opens with Amy talking with ABC News correspondent Mike Dobuski recapping the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the CEO of Team Rubicon Jim Brooks joining the show discussing the veteran-led humanitarian organization aiming to welcome 5,000 new volunteers nationwide.
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Duración:00:40:36
Update: Minnesota ICE Shooting
1/9/2026
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Armando Garcia discussing the latest regarding the shooting in Minneapolis. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about redesigning your home. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pelegrini 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 an astronaut ailment jeopardizing an upcoming space mission.
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Duración:00:39:16
ICE, Diets and Financial Literacy
1/8/2026
In this episode of Wake Up Call, we look back at the LA fires a year later, and a special report on the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. We also discuss the new food pyramid, which emphasizes cutting out processed foods, and the importance of personal finance education in schools. Additionally, we talk to Dr Bill Hensley, the President and CEO of the National Endowment for Financial Education about the benefits of teaching financial literacy to young people.
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Duración:00:30:36
Los Angeles Fires: One Year Later
1/7/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Amy opens the show revisiting an interview she did one year ago with someone affected by the Palisades Fire. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about CES going on now in Las Vegas. Denise Pelegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with Pastor Matthew for the one year anniversary of the Los Angeles fires.
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Duración:00:38:48
Better Money Decisions in 2026
1/6/2026
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News health and science reporter Mary Kekatos opens the show talking about the US cutting a number of vaccines recommended for children prompting a rebuke from physicians. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan joins the show to discuss plaintiffs claiming the McRib is not as advertised. 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 3 things to do in 2026 to make better money decisions.
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Duración:00:41:52
Maduro to Appear in New York Courtroom
1/5/2026
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show discussing who will be running ‘the direction’ of Venezuela. iHeartMedia news reporter Natalie Migliori joins the show live from New York at the Maduro courthouse. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy discussing congress being split on the capture of Maduro.
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Duración:00:39:30
Post-New Year's Hangover w/ Heather Brooker!
1/2/2026
Heather Brooker is in for Amy today... The Rose Parade was rainy for the first time in decades...
Michael Monks joins the show to talk about the problems facing DTLA in 2026...
Dean Sharp has a new series he's announcing for The House Whisperer show.
Mindy Cohn (from Facts of Life fame) joins Heather to talk about her new project, Palm Royale on Apple TV+
Heather's family joins the show to talk about the biggest movies of 2025, and a look ahead at what's coming up in Hollywood in 2026.
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Duración:00:48:11