KFI Featured Segments

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – In-depth analysis of the most viral stories of the week in ‘The Viral Load' with regular guest contributor Tiffany Hobbs weighing in on everything from a viral video of a woman using a transparent 'phone' and a debate over whether or not it actually help curb your smartphone addiction; to a video that appears to show a kangaroo waiting calmly to check-in at an airport that has gone massively viral, and MORE - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Wellness Wednesday with wife, mother, fitness expert, masterful storyteller & regular guest contributor Claudine Cooper AKA ‘The Nice Exercise Lady' delving into the concept of wellness-centric travel and the benefits of spending more time in nature - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

“Your Friends and Neighbors” and the Perils of the Rich-People-Suck Genre.

“Tiger mom” parenting boosts teens' cognitive skills but undermines emotional development / Why do we pressure our kids to do activities over celebrating a friend.

Passenger arrested for ‘smacking' boy who called her ‘fat' and ‘Miss Piggy' / Pigeons board a Delta flight / Sick dog forces plane to make emergency landing / & more.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday'! Rich talks about What's App for the iPad, NotebookLM App, Samsung Galaxy Edge, and money saving websites.

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – “What's Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer; from ‘Monsterpalooza' in Pasadena and the ‘Outloud Music Festival' in West Hollywood, to the ‘Beaumont Cherry Festival' and MORE…Don't miss a thing, check out @NickPagliochini and @ThisWeekendWithNick for all the details - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Regular guest contributor & Associate Director of Communications for VIZIO, Chris Woolsey joins the program to share the latest offerings from VIZIO's ‘Watch Free+' including “Free Action Flicks in May” (xXx – 2002, Man on Fire, The Mask of Zorro) & “Free Blockbusters in June” (Seven, Takers, Smokin' Aces) - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Gary and Shannon discuss the Idaho Murders on True Crime Tuesday.

KFI & KTLA tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Rich talks about Google I/O, Jony Ive & OpenAI, a handy gadget alert, and Samsung's new Galaxy S25 Edge.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard about Trump's proposed no taxes on tips and renting instead of buying.

IT'S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report' on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk Kraft/Heinz spending $3BIL on U.S. manufacturing facilities, dining where Walt Disney dined, ‘Snackle Box,' and FREE burgers at Burger King.

Memorial Day travel is projected to beat a 20-year-old record high this year, according to newly released AAA data. Quit flying off to exotic places.  Stay closer to home.  The Law Makers, Law Breakers and times that there oughta be a law. In the days following missing camper Tiffany Slaton's rescue from the Sierra National Forest, what began as a heartwarming tale of a woman surviving against all odds has been tinged by a chorus of online skeptics questioning the hiker and her family.

The Trump administration has canceled $33 million worth of federal funds meant to help pay for earthquake retrofits in California — sparking “grave concern” and a call to reconsider from one of the state's highest elected officials. Los Angeles hotel operators are threatening to withdraw from agreements to provide discounted rooms for the 2028 Olympic Games over a city ordinance that will significantly boost the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers. American travelers plan to take shorter trips this summer, with 41% surveyed taking a trip of three nights or fewer compared with 37% last year, according to a Deloitte report. More than half of Americans expect to spend less on fun expenses — like entertainment, travel and eating out. Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they think a recession is coming, according to a new survey from LendingTree. In the survey, conducted in April, 47 percent of respondents say they think a recession is coming in the next six months, while 15 percent say they think a recession is coming “but not in the next 6 months.”

News of note from Tinsel Town and beyond. According to the study from FlashPicks, no California NFL stadium is any good for surviving a “Last of Us” style dystopia. Open roofs, field turf and too many entrances and exits make it a liability.  But we are still better than Seattle. Stories that make you say “Hmmmm?” that didn't fit neatly into any other spot on the show.

A potentially record-breaking travel rush for Memorial Day weekend is beginning in Southern California. Additionally, some of the dirtiest beaches in California are here. Newsom, Bass, and Park have unveiled a security plan for the reopening of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). If you're still waiting for your IRS refund check in California, it might be up for sale on the dark web.

Which popular college major has one of the highest unemployment rates? The US Treasury has confirmed the end of the penny. The Pacific Coast Highway is a legendary route that is always in need of repair. An economic disaster has struck Malibu. Here's what's happening in world news: You should unplug these kitchen appliances after each use to avoid potential hazards. Cross with Merrill.

Michael dives into the winners and losers of the new city budget in Los Angeles: many jobs have been saved but others are still at risk. City council members spoke passionately for the budget and against it, with some saying the slow-down of police hiring and elimination of proposed new fire department positions puts the public at risk. Plus, Michael gets advice from listeners on what to do on Catalina Island.

The LA city council lays off employees and asks union workers to delay their promised pay raises while at the same time demanding that hotels and airport businesses pay their workers a minimum wage of $30 an hour. Those businesses say they can't afford it and now some Olympic plans are in jeopardy. LA Metro promises to spend more money on security and cleanliness on its trains and buses, and at its stations. Plus, more tips from listeners on the best way to enjoy Catalina Island ahead of Michael's day trip.

Live and Local News. Original Pantry cooks find a new home — and loyal customers — at East LA taco spot. Labubu love runs deep in Boyle Heights — and it's boosting business for local vendors; Labubu is causing pandemonium in stores. Hannah Kobayashi, Maui woman who disappeared after landing at LAX, speaks out. Hordes of food delivery drivers wreaking havoc on L.A. neighborhood.

Airbnb is cracking down on partiers during Memorial Day Weekend, Best things to do Memorial Day weekend in LA and Southern California. Deeper Dives- The popularity of Buy Now, Pay Later. The Evolution of Buy Now, Pay Later. Why are more shoppers struggling to repay ‘buy now, pay later' loans? What In the World News. The 89 illegal baby names that have been officially banned in Australia.

In this episode, Neil is joined by special guest Wing Lam, co-founder of Wahoo's Fish Taco, to dish on the highly anticipated LA Food & Wine Festival kicking off May 31st at Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach, California. Tune in as they talk food, culture, and what makes this year's event one you won't want to miss!

On this episode of The Fork Report, Neil Saavedra serves up his Technique of the Week—grilling the perfect ribs! From cleaning and prepping to mastering indirect heat, Neil covers everything you need to know to elevate your rib game. He also dives into the importance of internal temperature and why patience is key to that fall-off-the-bone goodness. Whether you're a backyard beginner or a seasoned grill master, this episode has the juicy tips you've been craving.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Mark Rahner's review of ‘Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning'; the epic conclusion of the Tom Cruise ‘Mission Impossible' film franchise in the Rahner Report - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A special conversation with Native American actor Michael Spears, who stars as ‘Sitting Bull' in the two-night documentary event Documentary Event ‘Sitting Bull' from executive producer Leonardo DiCaprio - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Gary and Shannon give us this weeks NineNewsNuggetsThatYouNeedToKnow!

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – “The Sex Doctor Is In” w/ Sam Zia, MA LMFT (#106352), PhD Candidate, Human Sexuality and the debut of a new theme song from the genius mind of parody song creator extraordinaire Eric Lisardo…PLUS – An in-depth look at the evolution of AI as a viable dating/sex partner & an OnlyFans star that slept with 583 men in a day with her Fiancés approval - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A look at the announcement of Apple's next level Smart Glasses and more on ‘Tech Thursday' with regular guest contributor; (author, podcast host, and technology pundit) Marsha Collier - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A breakdown of LA Metro's $9.4 billion spending plan for 2026 with KFI Reporter Michael Monks - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Angie Simon, President and Co-Founder of Heavy Metal Summer Experience joins the show to talk to Gary about a career in the trades. A 70,000 Salary, No College Debt: High-School Shop Students Attract Skilled-Trades Job Offers.

#STRANGESCIENCE – Should You Shower in the Morning or Night?

Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about people spending way too much money on news & newsletters, whether higher education s really valuable, and what Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating means for your money.

Amy talks with retired Los Angeles weathercaster Fritz Coleman talking about his new venture, a live show called ‘Unassisted Residency.'

Amy talks with Photographer/Graphic Artist Wendy Ellis about the upcoming 64th Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival happening Memorial Day Weekend May 23-26, 2025.https://strawberryfestival.org/

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – In-depth analysis of the most viral stories of the week in ‘The Viral Load' with regular guest contributor Tiffany Hobbs weighing in on everything from a viral story about a Texas Roadhouse fulfilling a customer's special request for his dog's last meal, to Chili's and TGI Friday's going viral over an exchanging of insults on social media over mozzarella sticks and MORE - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Justin Worsham joins Gary to talk: PARENTING – Teens of any age who drink alcohol with their parents' permission drink more as young adults /A Psychologist Who Studies Kids and Screens Just Shared His Biggest Parenting Regret.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – ‘What's Up' with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer…From a preview of the ‘Summer Movie Blockbuster' season at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Downtown LA and ‘Topanga Days' in Topanga Canyon, to ‘Fiesta Days' in La Canada/Flintridge and the ‘Strawberry Festival' in Garden Grove; be sure to follow Nick's adventures on socials @NickPagliochini and @ThisWeekendWithNick - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – The Magic of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' at The Hollywood Pantages Theatre (now in its final weeks/tickets on sale at Ticketmaster). Actress Ebony Blake, who portrays Hermione Granger in an entirely new story that takes place 19 years after the 7th book, and continues the beloved story of Harry Potter, now grown and with kids of his own - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – The latest on the MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach Nurses Strike with Amy Wolk, BSN, RN, Certified Diabetes Care and Education - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Fred and Rose West: British Serial Killers / Severed Fingers and ‘Wrench Attacks' Rattle the Crypto Elite. 

Another outage caused a plane to lose radio frequencies. Again, there is a pilot's proposition in which an off-duty pilot writes a note for a woman, Door Dash at O'Hare.

It's Tech Tuesday—live from Google I/O kickoff! KFI & KTLA's Rich DeMuro joins us to break down the anticpated reveals from Google's annual conference, with a spotlight on where Google stands in the AI race. Then, they tackle 23andMe going out of business and SAG-AFTRA slapping ‘Fortnite' with an unfair labor practice complaint due to the AI-recreated voice of Darth Vader.