
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
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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
Israel & Lebanon Set to Begin Historic Talks
4/15/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Amy opens the show talking with ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller live from Jerusalem about Israel and Lebanon set to begin talks without Hezbollah. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Amazon retiring the old Kindle, Amazon acquiring Starlink, and the FBI retrieved deleted Signal messages. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she highlights ‘Company Retreat’ from the creators of ‘Jury Duty’ now streaming on Amazon Prime. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with the announcer of the Price is Right George Gray who will be at this year’s Wiggle Waggle Walk.
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Duration:00:41:43
When Did Cars Get So Expensive?
4/14/2026
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show talking about President Trump and his feud with the Pope. ABC News reporter Cheri Preston speaks on how expensive care have gotten and some reasons behind the rise. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini breaking down what’s trending on Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan talking about the backlash over data centers.
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Duration:00:38:40
Swalwell Drops Bid for California Governor
4/13/2026
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller opens the show live from Jerusalem talking about US Navy ships heading to the Strait of Hormuz. Amy talks with ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy about Eric Swalwell dropping out of the California governor’s race due to sexual assault allegations. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking about the Getty Museum and La Brea Tarpits closing for renovations ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
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Duration:00:41:05
NASA Artemis II Splash Down Day
4/10/2026
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan explaining NASA’s Artemis II splash down day and what will happen on their return to Earth. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show talking about pets, pests, and how to prepare for the potential Super El Nino. 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 Dan Levy’s new show, a ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel, and the return of ‘Hacks.’
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Duration:00:41:00
Artificial Intelligence Tax Scams
4/9/2026
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller opens the show live from Jerusalem talking about Lebanon not being apart of the ceasefire agreement. Amy talks with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan about scams and the IRS warning of AI tax collection scams. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with Deborah Felin-Magaldi about the Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society dedicated to caring for stray, abandoned and homeless cats.
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Duration:00:40:59
Iran War: Two Week Ceasefire Agreement
4/9/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Amy opens the show talking with ABC News reporter Jordana Miller live in Jerusalem about Iran agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about the Artemis II astronauts using the iPhone 17 Pro Max, a Florida school deploying security drones, ChatGPT working with CarPlay, and Google’s new free app ‘Edge Eloquent’ that transcribes your voice, cleans it up, removes filler words, and rewrites it to sound more polished. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s On It’ she highlights ‘For All Mankind’ now streaming on Apple TV. The show closes with Amy talking with the President and Founder of the Beverly Hills Film Festival Nino Simone about their upcoming event.
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Duration:00:40:30
Artemis II Crew Heading Home
4/7/2026
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about President Trump deadline to Iran quickly approaching. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on Artemis II and successfully breaking the record of humans farthest distance from Earth. Bloomberg’s Dan Schwartzman updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking about 2028 Olympics ticket pricing and if it’s worth it.
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Duration:00:41:52
"WE GOT HIM!": U.S. Airman Rescued
4/6/2026
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about the successful rescue of the two airmen shot down in Iran. Amy speaks with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan about NASA’s Artemis II making their trip around the dark side of the moon. Bloomberg Media’s Dan Schwartzman shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy about the Trump administration appealing the order halting ballroom construction.
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Duration:00:40:34
Trump Sends Warning to Iran After Airstrike
4/3/2026
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller opens the show talking about the latest developments regarding the Iran war. 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 home improvements. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give the latest on business and movement on Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.’ Today Will speaks on two wild wedding movie options and Chris Hemsworth as a jewelry thief.
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Duration:00:42:01
Liftoff! NASA’s Historic Artemis Moon Mission
4/2/2026
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker joins the show to recap the birthright citizenship case made in front of the Supreme Court. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to Knotts Berry Farm for the annual Boysenberry Festival. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with author, journalist, and host of ‘This Week in Space’ Podcast Rod Pyle about the successful launch of NASA's historic Artemis II moon mission.
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Duration:00:40:35
Iran War: US Will Leave "Soon"
4/1/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about the US attacking nuclear facilities in Iran. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about the comeback of Sonos, Google allowing you to change your email username, Samsungs new watch, and Delta choosing Amazon to provide WiFi on flights. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘Project Hail Mary’ now streaming on Prime Video. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with the Media Manager for FOBBV Jenny Voisard for an update on pip watch.
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Duration:00:40:01
President Implores Lawmakers to come Back to DC
3/31/2026
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Israel’s Parliament approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis. Amy speaks with ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers about President Trump “repeatedly” encouraging lawmakers to come back to DC. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talking about Easter becoming a basketful of inflation.
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Duration:00:39:56
TSA Workers Finally Getting Paid
3/30/2026
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jordana Miller opens the show live from Jerusalem to talk about the latest news out of the Middle East. ABC News White House reporter Karen Travers speaks on President Trump signing a presidential memorandum and TSA workers finally getting paid. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talking about scammers getting too good at ripping us off.
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Duration:00:36:56
TSA Goes Back to Work!
3/27/2026
5:05 - Jordana Miller joins Amy with the latest from Jerusalem, talking about the US/Israeli War in Iran.
5:20 - The House Whisperer Dean Sharp discusses steps you can take to attract more birds and bees into your yard.
5:35 - The latest financial news from Bloomberg
5:50 - Will Ganss joins the show to talk about the latest Hollywood news. Is Project Hail Mary really that good?
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Duration:00:44:18
Meta and YouTube Found Negligent
3/26/2026
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller opens the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Iran strikes on Israel and Israel killing top Iranian security officials, including IRGC Navy commander Tangsiri, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, and security figures Larijani and Salmani. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski speaks on a jury finding Meta and YouTube “negligent’ when developing addictive features. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with Dodgers superfan Jose ‘Blue Beard’ Lara.
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Duration:00:38:57
Airline Ticket Prices Could Be Rising
3/25/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the latest news out of the Middle East. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Amazon’s human robot, OpenAI shutting down Sora, and the FCC’s new ban. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews The Madison 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 about United Airlines CEO saying airline ticket prices need to rise by 20%.
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Duration:00:39:26
Laguardia Airport Crash
3/24/2026
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about who is talking with who to ease tensions regarding the Iran War. ABC News reporter Sam Sweeney speaks on the Laguardia Airport crash. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking about the upcoming LA Olympics and what email she received regarding her registration for tickets.
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Duration:00:39:37
Plane Collision at LaGuardia/ War in Iran
3/23/2026
5:05 - Amy gives the latest news from the plane crash in New York, and Jordana Miller gives the latest news on the US/Israel War vs Iran.
5:15 - Steven Portnoy joins Amy to discuss ICE agents assisting with Airport Security, since TSAisn't getting paid...
5:35 - Join us at the Wiggle Waggle Walk! Amy gives all the details about how to donate to the cause.
5:50 - Cheri Preston joins the show to talk about the latest news from plane crash at LaGuardia
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Duration:00:42:45
Cesar Chavez was No Bueno
3/20/2026
5:05 - The latest news from the world... Cesar Chavez day is no more and has been renamed Farmworkers Day after troubling accusations of sexual abuse were exposed by two girls, as well as Delores Huerta, a trusted ally.
5:20 - Dean Sharp is back from France (oui, oui!), and talks to Amy about how to get your home looking good for the Spring.
5:35 - After getting rushed to a bomb shelter in Jerusalem, it looked like Jordana Miller wouldn't be joining us this morning, but she was able to get out and talk to Amy about the latest from the US/Israel war with Iran.
5:50 - Jim Ryan drops in to talk meteors and the hilarious sounds they make.
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Duration:00:43:55
Iran War Escalates
3/19/2026
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about the latest from the Middle East & the Iran War. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to Pierce College in Woodland Hills to the Wall that Heals, a traveling three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that tours the country. 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 Grad Garrett about the fentanyl murder conviction of Kouri Richins.
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Duration:00:40:53