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Amy King hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent opens the show talking about Trump's second State visit highlighting and renewing the special relationship between the US and the UK. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on gasoline taking a smaller bite out of our paychecks. Amy talks with _____ from Pasadena Humane about pet portraits and the story behind it. Bloomberg Media's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' on KFI Joel Larsgaard talking about new iPhone debt, health insurance, and American's reliance on social security.
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. KFI national correspondent Rory O'Neill opens the show talking about further details into the Charlie Kirk investigation and employees being disciplined. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski recaps the 77th Emmy Awards. Bloomberg Media's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaking on the National Guard being deployed in Memphis.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show talking about the latest updates surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk. Host of ‘Home' on KFI Dean Sharp talks about how you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give the latest on business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.' Today, Will talks about The Hills are Alive, and Charlie Sheen bringing his career back from the brink.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the legacy of political activist Charlie Kirk. ABC News' Jim Ryan speaks on ‘The Poverty Report,' older Americans are getting poorer. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. KFI national correspondent Rory O'Neill closes the show talking about the 24-year anniversary of September 11th, 2001.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about the jury selection in case of the man who allegedly tried to kill President Trump on the golf course. KTLA & KFI technology reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Rich talks about the news surrounding Apple's latest release including the iPhone 17. On this week's edition of ‘Amy's on It' she reviews Star Trek now streaming on Paramount+. 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 correspondent about the DOJ announcing charges against Charlotte, NC light rail attack suspect.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about Roblox deploying tech aimed at protecting kids from predators. ABC News journalist Steven Portnoy speaks on the Supreme Court lifting restrictions on Trump immigration tactics in California. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the latest in business and what is affecting the markets today. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard about planning for Christmas, interest rates dropping, and used EVs getting cheaper.
Amy hosts this Monday morning Wake Up Call. The show opens with KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaking on his experience at the US Open with President Trump. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Houthi drone strikes on an Israeli airport. We ‘Get in Your Business' with Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe talking all things business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national reporter Chris Boccia speaking on Zelenskyy rejecting Putin invitation and countering with an invite to Kyiv.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC national reporter Steven Portnoy opens the show discussing republicans and democrats clashing with RFK Jr. on vaccines, CDC turmoil. 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 foundation turmoil. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give the latest on business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.' Today, Will talks about The Office spin-off series, Hamilton on the big screen, and ‘Only Murders in the Building' returning next week.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about President Trump set to meet with Zelenskyy today. On this week's edition of ‘Amy's on It', she reviews ‘Too Much' now streaming on Netflix. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with KFI national correspondent Rory O'Neill talking about Epstein victims speaking out.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show talking about President Trump announcing Space Command will move from Colorado to Alabama. KTLA & KFI technology reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Rich talks about clearing your iPhone storage, OpenAI parental controls, Amazon Prime sharing ends, Gmail security, and the Wizard of Oz at The Sphere in Las Vegas. In this week's edition of ‘Amy's on It', she reviews ‘Too Much' now streaming on Netflix. We ‘Get in Your Business' with Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller about CFB & NFL starting and people are betting big.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski opens the show with ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Mike talks about AI Wizard of Oz happening at The Sphere in Las Vegas. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on a judge blocking the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the latest in business and what is affecting the markets today. The show closes with KFI entertainment reporter Heather Brooker highlighting a family who lost their home in the Los Angeles wildfires have made it to America's Got Talent finals.
Amy hosts this Labor Day Monday morning Wake Up Call. The show starts with Amy revisiting her conversation with documentary, commercial, and editorial photographer Morgan Lieberman about ‘The Age of Incarceration,' where she captures the testimony and experiences of nine of the last survivors of Japanese American incarceration, 80 years after the war ended and these people were released. Amy talks with CEA Chief Mitigation Officer for the California Earthquake Authority Janiele Maffei about their grant program to brace and bolt older homes to their foundation to protect against earthquakes. The show closes with Amy's conversation with author Richard Simon and his latest book ‘Unplug: How to break up with your smartphone.'
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. Futurist Kevin Cirelly opens the show talking about the future of labor in the U.S. 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 doing something with… window shopping. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give the latest on business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.' Today, Will talks about Austin Butler on the big screen, Pierce Brosnan on the small screen, and the internet's love triangle obsession.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show talking about the mass shooting in Minneapolis that claimed the lives of children. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on CDC Director not resigning nor has received notification from the White House that she has been fired. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan about Mustang, an American Icon.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy talks about President Trump's move to fire Federal Reserve Governor. KTLA & KFI technology reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Rich talks about the NEW Apple iPhone 17, Google translate upgrade, Facebook getting into your camera roll, and Chuck's Arcade. We ‘Get in Your Business' with Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with documentary, commercial, and editorial photographer Morgan Lieberman about ‘The Age of Incarceration,' where she captures the testimony and experiences of nine of the last survivors of Japanese American incarceration, 80 years after the war ended and these people were released.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show sharing the latest out of Washington D.C. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous talks about Kilmar Abrego being held in Virginia as battle continues over deportation. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the latest in business and what is affecting the markets today. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard talking about credit card spending slowing and stock market influencing.
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Guy Davies opens the show talking about Russia and Ukraine launching new strikes. KFI national reporter Rory O'Neill speaks on a new scam draining retirement funds. Bloomberg Media's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous about new details from Ghislaine Maxwell DOJ interview.
5:00 - Erik Menedez denied parole5:05 - Peter Charalambous discusses Trump's $454mil civil fraud case getting thrown out of appeals court.5:20 - Dean Sharp joins Amy to talk about keeping your AC up to date.5:35 - Bloomberg's Dan Schwartzman talks today's financial news.5:50 - Mike Dobuski's entertainment report.
5:05 - The Menendez brothers are up for parole. Brad Garrett joins Amy to discuss the case.5:20 - Rory O'Neil talks Texas gerrymandering districts, and California's subsequent response.5:35 - Bloomberg's Dan Schwartzman goes into the latest financial news.5:50 - Peter Charalambous joins Amy to talk about why the DOJ request for Epstein Grand Jury records were denied.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show discussing President Trump saying he has ‘definitively ruled out' the United States sending troops to Ukraine. ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Mike talks about OpenAI's rocky GPT-5 rollout out gives a review on the latest Pixel smartphone. We ‘Get in Your Business' with Bloomberg's Dan Swchwartzman discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with CEA Chief Mitigation Officer for the California Earthquake Authority Janiele Maffei about their grant program to brace and bolt older homes to their foundation to protect against earthquakes.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent John Decker joins the show to discuss Trump and Zelenskyy meeting and what comes next. Amy talks with parenting expert Richard Ramos about the FBI's new ‘Crime in Schools' report. ABC News correspondent Brian Clark talks about the ‘Ketamine Queen' who sold drugs to ‘Friends' star Mathew Perry pleading guilty and avoiding trial. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the latest in business and what is affecting the markets today. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard talking about ARMS making a comeback and Gen Z not knowing anything about their credit score.
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Brian Clark opens the show talking about the ongoing saga in the Texas House of Representatives. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy speaks on more states sending National Guard to DC. Bloomberg Media's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with KFI White House correspondent John Decker about Ukrainian President Zelenskyy headed to the Oval Office.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC national reporter Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the Trump-Putin summit taking place in Alaska later today. 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 10 reasons why design matters most. Amy catches up with KFI correspondent Heather Brooker who would like you to ‘clean LA with me.' Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give the latest on business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.' Today, Will shares Netflix's record-breaker, an Alien spin-off, and a peak behind the reality tv curtain.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show liver from Jerusalem to speak on IDF Chief approving new Gaza attack plan. Amy takes us ‘Out and About' to Look! Cinemas in Glendale and Jurassic World: Rebirth. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talking about gaining ground on scammers who target senior citizens.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News' Patrick Reevell opens the show talking about more than 118,000 Russian troops positioning themselves at Ukraine frontline ahead of Friday's peace talks in Alaska. KFI & KTLA tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Rich talks about Perplexity $35BIL offer to Chrome, ChatGPT connecting to Google, AOL ending, BBB passports, and Sling TV launching a day pass. 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 national news correspondent Steven Portnoy about options for DC's homeless and Trump and Vance having a virtual call with Zelenskyy.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the show to discuss DC Mayor Muriel Bowser reaction to an increase in federal law enforcement. Amy talks with the co-founder of Midsummer Scream Claire Dunlap. This horror convention is taking place this weekend at Marriott Long Beach Downtown. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the latest in business and what is affecting the markets today. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard talking about BNPL not wanting to play nice, low-feed real estate agents, executive orders and private assets.
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News political analyst Steve Roberts opens the show talking about the redistricting battle in Texas heating up. Amy shares an update on KFI team member Foosh who was involved in a horrible car accident and pulled from a burning car. Bloomberg Media's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker about Trump and Putin set to meet on Friday.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC national reporter Jim Ryan opens the show talking about the Texas House preparing to reconvene and awol democrats facing possible arrest. 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 how to ‘move a house.' Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give the latest on business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.' Today, Will shares something to scream about and something to ‘Freak' out about plus the season finale of ‘The Gilded Age.'
Amy Kinh hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show talking about an Army sergeant in custody after 5 soldiers were shot yesterday at Fort Stewart. Amy takes us ‘Out and About' to the California Science Center where Dogs! A Science Tail is on exhibit that explores the bond between humans and dogs. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with Verizon Tech Expert Matt Weller talking about back-to-school & essential tech for families.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News' Ines de la Cuetara opens the show talking about a ‘productive' call between Trump and Zelenskyy as Putin deadline approaches. KFI & KTLA tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Rich talks about Verizon's new NFL Sunday Ticket deal, Roku launching their own streaming service, AI powered storybooks, and the new Tesla drive-in diner now open in Hollywood. 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 national news correspondent Steven Portnoy about the House Oversight Chair issuing subpoenas for Epstein files, depositions the Clintons.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan joins the show to discuss the redistricting battle taking place in Texas. KFI correspondent Rory O'Neill speaks on tariffs and holiday decorations. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the latest in business and what is affecting the markets today. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard talking about tax breaks on EV and Americans paying $1000 a month for their car.
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about shortages in aid in Gaza. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on the fallout over Bureau of Labor statistics firing. Bloomberg Media's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with the Director of Animal Services in Mission Viejo Brynn Lavison about the Wild Tunes Initiative.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC national reporter Jim Ryan opens the show talking about BBB warning about fake tickets and phony events this Summer. 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 how to make the most out of a small room. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give the latest on business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.'
Amy Kinh hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on Trump saying 'it's going to work out very well' regarding the tariff deadline. Amy takes us ‘Out and About' to the National History Museum of LA County for ‘Fierce!' The story of cats. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talking about extreme heat waves causing hot-car deaths.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News' Josh Margolin opens the show talking about new details emerging about the NYC gunman. KFI & KTLA tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Rich talks about BitChat Bluetooth messaging app, YouTube's AI based teen protections, and how to transfer photos from your phone to a flash drive. 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 national news correspondent Steven Portnoy about Maxwell asking for immunity in exchange for testimony.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the show to discuss the lawyers for Ghislane Maxwell making an appeal to the Supreme Court. KFi national reporter Rory O'Neill talks about Las Vegas not being as popular as it once was. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins Wake Up Call to share the latest in business and what is trending on Wall Street. The show closes with KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker talking about Ukraine and a possible peace deal.
5:05 - Karen Travers talks Trump/EU trade deal.5:20 - Jordana Miller joins the show to talk about Israel finally letting in humanitarian aid.5:40 - Courtney Donohoe w/ the Bloomberg Report5:50 - Jim Ryan talks about a dating safety app that might have some legal problems.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the DOJ meeting with longtime Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The host of “Home' on KFI the House Whisperer Dean Sharp joins the show to discuss outdoor furnishings. We ‘Get in Your Business' with Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe discussing business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss speaking on Happy Gilmore 2. The Fantastic Four, and The Hunting Wives.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about a troubling rumbling beneath Yellowstone National Park. ABC News' Steven Portnoy speaks on Ghislaine Maxwell being subpoenaed and WSJ reporting Trump was informed he appears in the Epstein files. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Rory O'Neill talking about the Idaho murder sentencing.
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News' Patrick Reevell opens the show talking about Russia and Ukraine setting up for talks. ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Mike talks about OpenAI's new ‘Agent,' and the first major federal Crypto Law. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy talking about the House ending legislative session early over Epstein impasse.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel rejecting calls from more than 28 counties to end the war in Gaza. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street.
Michael Monks hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show talking about Trump suing the Wall Street Journal. ABC News national correspondent Rory O'Neill shares an update on the kiss cam scandal that has taken the internet by storm. Bloomberg Media's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Michael talking with ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy discussing President Trump wanting to cancel August recess to work on nominees.