
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
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
Government Shutdown Week II
10/6/2025
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. Political Commentator Steve Roberts opens the show talking about the government shutdown entering week 2. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on the latest regarding the proposed peace plan in Gaza. Bloomberg Media’s Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with Cassie from St. Francis Catholic High School talking about her school being chosen to partner with NASA and have their experiments sent up to the International Space Station.
Duration:00:39:22
Gaza War: No Response to Peace Plan
10/3/2025
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker sharing an update on the government shutdown. ABC News journalist Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to speak on the White House not yet receiving a response from Hamas to the peace plan as the deadline nears. 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 national correspondent Jim Ryan talking about breast cancer fundraising group slapped with a heavy fine.
Duration:00:42:23
'No Final Decisions Have Been Made'
10/2/2025
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karewn Travers opens the show discussing the ongoing government shutdown. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the Big Bear Alpine Zoo and talks with the Assistant Zoo Curator Kristy McGivern. 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 reporter Jim Ryan discussing the common cold becoming more common.
Duration:00:42:55
Countdown to Government Shutdown
10/1/2025
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about the countdown to shut down. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about OpenAI Sora II, Ring Search Party, and Windows 10 support ending. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews the comedy movie Chad Powers now 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 editor-in-chief of Investopedia Caleb Silver about the effects of a government shutdown.
Duration:00:42:43
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