
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
YouTube Turns 20 Years Old
4/23/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Pope Francis’ funeral and which world leaders are expected to attend. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Today, Mike talks about YouTube celebrating 20 years and Tesla earnings down BIG. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘Number One on the Call Sheet’ now streaming on Apple TV+. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and Wall Street update. The show closes with Amy talking with UCSD Health Sciences professor Jyoti Mishra about how climate related trauma can have lasting effects on decision making in people. Researchers found that wildfire survivors were less likely to stick with choices that offered greater long-term rewards.
Duration:00:42:15
Earth Day 2025
4/22/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about the President and First Lady planning to attend Pope Francis’ funeral. Dr. Michael Greger joins the show to discuss his new book, How Not to Age Cookbook.’ KFI News’ Andrew Caravella shares an Earth Day feature. 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 8K TVs, price locks, and the return of overdraft fees.
Duration:00:41:18
Pope Francis Dies at 88
4/21/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program. Author and futurist Kevin Cirilli joins the show to talk about what the future has in store for us. ABC News reporter Jim Ryan discusses a measles outbreak prompting a shift in vaccination guidelines and the passing of Pope Francis. Bloomberg Media’s Dan Schwartzman shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy about SCOTUS blocking deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
Duration:00:40:59
Shooting at FSU
4/18/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News chief investigative reporter Josh Margolin opens the show discussing the Florida State University shooting that left two dead and 6 injured. ABC News State Department reporter talks about Ukraine/ Russia peace talks, mineral deal, and Iran nuclear negotiations in Paris. 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 magic of makeovers. Scott Carr from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market update. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.’
Duration:00:41:56
Is Artificial Intelligence Dumbing Down America?
4/17/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about whether artificial intelligence is dumbing down America. CEO of Women’s Business Collaborative Gwen Young discusses tariffs and the impact they are having on small businesses. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Scott Carr discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with Board member & Officer of Friends of Griffith Park Brenda Rees about the NEW Griffith Park hiking system debuting on Earth Day April 22nd.
Duration:00:39:19
Childhood Autism Rates Rising
4/16/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on childhood autism rates rising. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Mufasa and the Lion King now streaming on Disney+. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy discusses the judge in Abrego Garcia case saying the Supreme Court has spoken and has ordered expedited discovery. Scott Carr from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with the President of Central Altadena Little League about the work happening at two Little League fields affected by the Eaton Fire, and the restoration thanks to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.
Duration:00:41:39
Tax-Filing Deadline is HERE!
4/15/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous talks about Harvard pushing back against Trump administration risking billions in funding. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on the latest regarding tariffs. Amy talks with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan about tax-filing deadline has arrived. Bloomberg’s Scott Carr updates us on the latest in business and the stock market. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about recession rumblings getting louder, panic pre-buying, and Chinese companies selling directly.
Duration:00:41:45
Tariffs: Electronic Exemption
4/14/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan opens the show talking about Tesla turmoil inspiring liberal entrepreneurs, conservative lawmakers. KFI White House correspondent speaks on the electronic exemption from tariffs. Amy talks about the all women crew going to space. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe joins the program to talk about how markets are expected to react this week. The show closes with Dr. Uziel talking about the Ten Commandments at the Ronald Reagan Library.
Duration:00:42:06
Trump, Tariffs, and Market Psychology
4/11/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. Finance expert Jared Dillian opens the show discussing tariffs and market psychology. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett explains what ‘prepared citizens’ are and why their numbers are growing. 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 DIY Weekend. Coutrney Donohue from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market update. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.’
Duration:00:43:02
Trump Announces 90-Day Pause on Tariffs, Except China
4/10/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers starts the show talking about Trump pausing tariffs for 90 days for everyone except China. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe discussing how the markets are reactions to the latest tariff news. The show closes with Amy talking with NASA astronaut and Space Force Guardian Col. Nick Hague in his first interview after returning from the 6 month NASA SpaceX Crew-9 mission that returned astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.
Duration:00:43:07
Judge Orders White House to Allow AP Access to News Events
4/9/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about a judge ordering AP’s access be restored. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about how the tariffs will effect the tech industry and the latest social security scam. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to Disney California Adventure for their annuals Food and Wine Festival. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with author & NBC producer Neil O’Brien talking about his new book, After Disney: Toil, Trouble, and the Transformation of America’s Favorite Media Company.
Duration:00:38:43
TikTok Ban Deadline Extended… Again
4/8/2025
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on whether Trump’s tariff plan is negotiable or here to stay. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy talks about Chief Justice Roberts pausing deadline for return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about the Nintendo Switch 2 switcharoo and the TikTok deadline being extended… again. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and the stock market. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about the stock market whether to act now or stay the course, tariffs, and when er might see changes.
Duration:00:40:35
Case of Mistakenly Deported Man
4/7/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Rafah now being a ‘closed military zone.” KFI News White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on Trump’s tariffs and what we should expect next. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy talks about DOJ placing senior lawyer on leave in case of mistakenly deported man. The show closes with Amy talking with the owner of Swaggy Wolfdog about being banned from Dodger Stadium.
Duration:00:48:05
Amazon Bidding to Buy TikTok
4/4/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker gives a tariff update: trading partners and financial markets. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski talks about Amazon bidding to buy TikTok. Amy talks with the House Whisperer Dean Sharp about cabinets and calls. We get in your business with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talking about the latest trends in the business world and an update on what the stock market is looking like today. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganns talking about ‘White Lotus’ finale, ‘Dying for Sex,’ and ‘Gone Girl: The Long Island Serial Killer.’
Duration:00:44:29
Burglary Tourists Strike Again
4/3/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on President Trump’s “Liberation Day’ and the tariff plan he announced yesterday. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett speaks on the so-called burglary tourists striking again but this time armed and with the family in the home. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews The Residence now streaming on Netflix. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about this week in business and the stock market. The show closes with Kevin McManus of the Pasadena Humane Society talking about the upcoming Wiggle Waggle Walk.
Duration:00:44:59
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Results
4/2/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy talks about the Wisconsin Supreme Court election results serving as a litmus test for President Trump. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about new Prime perks, travel tech tips, and some good news for parents. Amy talks with Owner/Founder of Corgi Beach Day & Corgi Nationals Kelly McLemore about So. Cal’s Corgi Beach Day happening April 5th in Huntington Beach. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with the CEO of Arbor Day Foundation Dan Lambe about Arbor Day Friday April 25thand giving away trees.
Duration:00:43:57
Ark of the Covenant
4/1/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon decker starts the show talking about President Trump floating the idea of serving a third term. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on the extended-stay astronauts and their 286-day mission. 24/7 reporter Rory O’Neill joins the show to talk about Ark of the Covenant. We get in your business with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talking about the latest trends in business and an update on the stock market. Host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard closes the show talking about ‘Liberation Day’, Tax Day is 2 weeks away; LA County has until October.
Duration:00:43:39
Trump 'Very Angry' at Putin
3/31/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about the Trump administration asking SSCOTUS to weigh in on deportations. KFI News White House correspondent speaks on Trump getting angry at Putin. ABC News national journalist Jim Ryan reports there is finally a break on egg prices. Amy talks with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe about the latest news in business and a stock market forecast. The show closes with California Regional Executive Director for the National Wildlife Federation Beth Pratt sharing the latest on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, the world's largest vegetated bridge over the US-101 freeway in Agoura Hills, CA.
Duration:00:42:23
VP Vance to Greenland
3/28/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on VPOTUS heading to Greenland. ABC News White House correspondent Molly Nagle talks about Trump pulling back Stefanik’s UN nomination. KFI reporter Michael Monks shares a highlight feature on MLB opening day. We get in your business with Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talking about the latest trends in the business world and an update on what the stock market is looking like today. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganns talking about Hollywood, Hounds, and homicidal robots for your weekend watchlist.
Duration:00:44:05
MLB Opening Day
3/27/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett discussing what an investigation into the Signal chat leak would look like and the Supreme Court ruling on ghost guns. In lieu of MLB opening day [officially], Amy talks with Dodgers superfan Jose ‘Blue Beard’ Lara. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews The Residence now streaming on Netflix. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about this week in business and the stock market. The show closes with Friends of Big Bear Valley Executive Director Sandy Steers talking about Jackie, Shadow, and their eaglets that have captured the hearts of YouTube watchers from all over the world.
Duration:00:46:00