Wake Up Call

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Chris and Channing Brooker, join the show to talk about the biggest movies of 2025, and a look ahead at what's coming up in Hollywood in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Brooker hosts your New Years Day Wake Up Call. Andrew Rorke from the National Weather Service opens the show sharing the latest updates about the rain and conditions for the Rose Parade. KFI reporter Michael Monks joins the show to discuss the biggest issues facing LA County this year. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Heather talking about goal setting for the new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Brooker hosts your final day of 2025 Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Peter Charalambous opens the show discussing security preparations ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Time Square. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Amazon Prime refunds, Samsung’s $200 phone, and a New Years tech reset. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan speaks on bitcoin ATM scams. The show closes with Heather highlighting the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Brooker hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. iHeart national news correspondent Rory O’Neill opens the show with a government shutdown watch. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous talks about the alleged pipe bomber not targeting congress per his confession. Heather speaks with ABC News national journalist Jim Ryan about cargo thefts soaring in 2025.The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about 100 month car loans and double majoring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Brooker hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about Sunday’s meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy iHeart national correspondent Rory O’Neill talks about the messy weather threat. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather talking with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan speaking on an ounce of prevention in the Big Easy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Brooker hosts the post-Christmas Wake Up Call, starting with the latest on the atmospheric river hovering over SoCal, what it means for travel, safety, and holiday plans, and how long the storm could stick around. The potential Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix merger will have an impact on streamers, studios, creators and the future of the industry. The Hollywood Reporter's Caitlin Huston joins the show to break it all down. Executive producer and media analyst Patrick Caligiuri joins the conversation with insights on everything from vertical shorts to AI and what’s at stake for entertainment industry workers and audiences alike. Heather's husband Chris Brooker and daughter Channing Brooker join the show to share which holiday movies are the best for the holidays and what's at the box office this weekend, perfect inspiration if you’re planning a cozy movie night at home or want to go out and about with your family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special Christmas episode of Wake Up Call, Amy kicks off the holiday season with a fun and festive conversation. She's joined by former NBC weatherman turned comedian, Fritz Coleman, who shares his hilarious take on getting older and his new comedy show, "Unassisted Living." Amy also introduces a new Christmas classic, "Spirited," a musical take on "A Christmas Carol," and takes listeners on a Southern California sleigh ride to some of the region's most magical holiday displays, including Enchant at Santa Anita Park and the King Gillette Ranch's Holiday Road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Brooker hosts your Wednesday Christmas Ever Wake Up Call. Andrew Rourke of the National Weather Service opens the show talking about the heavy rainfall and the areas expected to be hit the hardest. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan talks about the billion-dollar Christmas Eve Powerball. Heather talks about CalKids scholarships and how you can look into applying. The show wraps with Heather revealing the Brooker Family Holiday traditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the Trump administration submitting plans to return migrants deported to El Salvador. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Klaus streaming on Netflix. Amy talks with the Executive Director for Friends of Big Bear Valley Sandy Steers about what is going on in Jackie and Shadows’ nest. 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 the importance of turning off the lights, new millionaires not feeling rich, and practical things you can do to feel healthier and wealthier in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. The show opens with Amy talking with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy talking about questions over the released Epstein files. ABC News journalist Jim Ryan speaks on retailers and the holiday shopping season. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with the authors of The Elf on the Shelf, celebrating 20 years of the book that sparked a Christmas tradition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News investigative reporter Sasha Pezenik opens the show discussing the latest developments regarding the Brown University shooting. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about his 2025 holiday gift guide. 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 delivering the ‘Entertainment Report.’ Today, Will talks about ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ and ‘Emily in… Rome.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. KFI News White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show talking about President Trump addressing the nation from the Oval Office. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett talks about kids killing their parents, issues with the Brown University investigation, and the psychological toll non-stop violence takes on the public. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. Amy takes us on a Southern California Sleigh Ride where she highlights different fun events and activities you can do with your friends and family this holiday season. This week, Amy takes us to Holiday Road in Calabasas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israeli Prime Minister visiting the hospitalized man who disarmed alleged Bondi shooter. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Instagram and Fire TV, Netflix and iHeart Media deal, and Meta’s AI smart glasses. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews A Very Jonas Christmas now streaming on Hulu. 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 speaking on more Americans staying put for the holidays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Reena Roy opens the show speaking on the newly released video from police of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting. Amy talks with ABC News Los Angeles–based national radio correspondent Alex Stone about the Reiner murders, the son Nick Reiner in custody and being held without bail. 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 dollar stores and whether you get more when you spend more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Mike Dobuski opens the show speaking on the death of legendary director, producer, actor Rob Riener and his wife Michele. ABC News journalist Reena Roy discusses the latest regarding the shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with the CMO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Foundation Melissa Gellar about Christmas at the Ronald Reagan Library.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers discussing the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, indicating the administration won't telegraph future sanctions or military moves but will enforce existing policies against sanctioned entities like those carrying "black market oil." The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about how to de-clutter in 48 hours. 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 a Wake Up Call ‘taste test,’ an update on Shelby the dog, and hearing from you the listeners through talk backs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel not letting journalists into Gaza and has yet to offer a reason. Amy takes us on a Southern California Sleigh Ride where she highlights different fun events and activities you can do with your friends and family this holiday season. This week, Amy takes us to ‘Enchant’ at the Santa Anita racetrack. 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 Steven Portnoy talking about head-to-head healthcare proposals, both doomed to fail the Senate vote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about poisonous fungus. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about the Pebble Index Ring, Slates modular EV concept, and ways to connect with Santa. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with veterinarian ER visits being extremely expensive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about holiday decorating and the number of injuries associated with falling from roofs and ladders. Amy talks with ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy about SCOTUS likely to allow President Trump’s FTC firing. 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 the ‘Trump Accounts’ for kids and pitting Uber and Lift against each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about growing calls to release boat strike video. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on seasonal depression and some advice from north of the Atlantic Circle. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with 5-time Emmy Award Winning Stand-Up Comedian and former NBC Weathercaster Fritz Coleman about his new one man show “Unassisted Living” happening at the Wilshire Ebell on January 15th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy discussing a Grand Jury rejecting DOJ’s attempt to revive fraud case against NY AG James & SCOTUS allowing Texas to use a congressional map favorable to GOP in 2026. ABC News journalist Mason Leath talks about this week in viral news from drunk racoons to stolen chickens. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Erica Herskowitz 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 Ganns with the ‘Entertainment Report.’ Today, Will talks ‘Knives Out,’ ‘Missing Kids,’ and Melissa McCarthy returning to SNL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Peter Charalambous starts the show talking about Luigi Mangione’s hearing and seeing Mangione ‘act real nervous.’ KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Samsung’s NEW tri-folding phone, a free website to see if your home is part of a botnet, and the best places to go for online shopping promo codes. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘All Her Fault’ now streaming on Peacock. Monica Rix from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with Major Andrew Donlin of the United States Space Force about the 3rd Annual Guardian Arena Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Israel launching an airstrike in Southern Gaza after an earlier attack by militants wounded 5 soldiers. Amy takes us on a Southern California Sleigh Ride where she highlights different fun events and activities you can do with your friends and family this holiday season. This week, Amy takes us to Knotts Merry Farm in Buena Park. 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 news reporter Jim Ryan speaking on the tension in the ‘Big Easy’ as immigration crackdown begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call LIVE from the Anaheim White House for 15th annual KFI Pastathon . The KFI Pastathon is a charity event hosted by KFI radio that benefits Caterina's Club, which helps feed children and families in need and provides them with job training. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous opens the show live from Luigi Mangione’s trial in New York. Amy talks with Alondra, a Katarinas club recipient. Managing Partner at Anaheim White House Restaurant Sylvano Ibay joins the show to talk about how they became involved with KFI & Caterina’s Club for the annual Pastathon charity event that helps feed thousands of children. 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 aboutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about workers sneaking in Cyber Monday shopping. ABC News White House correspondent speaks on the White House’s pressure on Venezuela ramping up. 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 talking about the National Guard shooting as new details have emerged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Dobuski joins Heather Brooker to talk about how Black Friday shopping is looking across America. Chef Bruno and Heather give us a preview of what to expect at this year's Pastathon! Heather just flew in from New York City, and boy are her arms tired... She compares the holiday energy of NYC vs LA... Senior Director of Entertainment at Universal Studios joins the show to talk about Universal's Grinchmas. and all the holiday festivities at Universal Studios (Christmas Mario!!!!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. 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. The show closes with Amy taking us on a Southern California Sleigh Ride where she highlights different fun events and activities you can do with your friends and family this holiday season. For the first California Sleigh Ride this year, Amy takes us to the most magical place on Earth and speaks with Disney Ambassador Jada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on the FBI attempting to schedule interviews with the 6 members of Congress who made video to troops insinuating illegal orders. Amy takes us on a Southern California Sleigh Ride where she highlights different fun events and activities you can do with your friends and family this holiday season. For the first California Sleigh Ride this year, Amy takes us to the most magical place on Earth and speaks with Disney Ambassador Jada. If you just can’t bring yourself to cook Thanksgiving dinner or don’t want to hang out with family, there’s a place you can go and get a wonderful Thanksgiving meal…. The Tally Rand in Burbank. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking about Wicked: The Real Story, a behind the story documentary now streaming one Peacock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show discussing the Pentagon launching ‘thorough review’ into democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over video to troops. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy speaks on a judge tossing out the indictments against James Comey & Letitia James. 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 Black Friday return policies, nostalgia buying, and a possible bear market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy talking about Rep. Greene saying she will be resigning in January. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on celebrities warming to AI cloning. Amy talks with David Levinson about Big Sunday’s 14th annual Thanksgiving Stuffing Event happening Wednesday 11/26, one of the U.S. largest Thanksgiving volunteer events. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with the twin sister founders of Elf on a Shelf Chanda Bell & Christa Pitts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talking about President Trump’s upcoming meeting with NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about decorating for the holidays. 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 Will Ganss delivering the ‘Entertainment Report.’ Today Will highlights the release of Wicked: For Good now showing in theatres.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about a judge weighing in on whether to dismiss Comey indictment. ABC News reporter Jim Ryan speaks on NASA sharing new images of the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pelegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with the founder and executive director of HIT Living Foundation Heather Crowe about their 2nd annual Winter Holiday Market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about 2025 being the year of the natural Christmas tree. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about the CloudFlare outage, the most embarrassing passwords of 2025, and using AI for Black Friday deals. Denise Pelegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. Amy talks with author Adam Nimoy about his new book The Most Human: Reconciling with my Father, Leonard Nimoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 18,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. House expected to vote today on releasing the Epstein files. President Trump says U.S intends to sell F-35 jet fighters to Saudi Arbia. FEMA head resigns; David Richardson had been difficult to reach during Texas floods. Bitcoin just erased its gains for this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about President Trump’s split with “Wacky Taylor Greene.” ABC News national reporter discusses the difficulties for college graduates to get jobs. 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 talking about the Epstein vote this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.