Podcast appearances and mentions of Amy King

(August 06, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump envoy Witcoff meets Putin in Moscow ahead of Ukraine ceasefire deadline. Bill and Hillary Clinton in congressional Epstein probe. President Trump names himself chair of L.A. Olympics task force, sees role for military during games. Epstein's ex, Ghislaine Maxwell, doesn't want grand jury transcripts released.

(Tuesday Aug 05,2025)Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Texas redistricting move would ‘trigger' new California maps, Newsom says. Texas House GOP votes to issue civil arrest warrants for fleeing Democrats. US DOJ to open grand jury to investigate Obama officials, source says. Netanyahu to urge ‘full conquest' of Gaza as ceasefire talks reach an impasse. Birth from embryo frozen for more than 30 years believed to be a record.

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.

(August 04,2025)Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump defends firing labor statistics chief after weak jobs report. Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing state. Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes, opens permanent humanitarian corridors. DOJ is walking back the White House's goal to arrest 3,000 illegal immigrants per day.

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.

(Friday 08/01/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Another late-night Trump trade twist hours before the world hit go. Bear trouble in Sierra Madre: After the Eaton Fire, home invasions rise sharply. California files suit to resort Planned Parenthood funding. Proposed 72-hour train route between LA, NY eyes 2026 debut. Cal Fire opens new firefighter training center as feds remain understaffed.

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.'

(July 31, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026. L.A City Council bans N-word and C-word at meetings. Arab states call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish power in unprecedented move. Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up 5 GOP seats. Dems invoke rare federal law to force release of Epstein files… here's how it works.

(July 30, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits off Russia's far east. US, China tariff truce holds for now but US says Trump has final say. Maxwell offers to testify before Congress but with major conditions, including immunity. Palestinian activist who worked on Oscar-winning film killed in West Bank.

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.

(July 29,2025)Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Gunman fatally shoots office and 3 others in Midtown Manhattan office tower. Trump says there is ‘real starvation' in Gaza and U.S. will set up food centers. Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell urges Supreme Court to overturn her conviction. Shooting in Reno casino Grand Sierra Resort leaves 3 dead and 3 hurt, authorities say. Deion Sanders had his bladder removed after a tumor as found.

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.

(July 25, 2025)Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. DOJ met with longtime Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state. LAPD announces strategy to ‘restore peace' to Encino residents. 9th Circuit upholds block on checks for California ammunition buyers. Trump signs executive order aimed at making it easier to remove homeless people from the streets.

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.

(July 24, 2025)Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Bryan Kohberger speaks just three words when given chance to explain why he killed four Idaho college students. Edison offers to pay Eaton fire victims for damages, in move to avoid litigation. House subcommittee votes to subpoena DOJ for Epstein files.

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.

(July 23, 2025)Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal music legend, dead at 76. Trump accuses Obama of ‘treason' in the Oval Office. Justice Dept. reaches out to Ghislane Maxwell, a longtime Epstein associate. Man charged in ‘American Idol' exec. Killings used the couple's gun to kill them and called 911 afterward, DA says. Trump says trade deal struck with Japan includes 15% tariff.

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.

(July 22,2025)Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who became America's spn Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,' dies at 54. Marines leaving Los Angeles, Pentagon says. House halts as Republicans try to shut Epstein votes down. Israel condemned by 28 nations over “inhumane killing” of Gaza civilians and “drip feeding of aid” as war expands. Price tag for LA fires pegged at $654BIL.

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. 

(July 18, 2025)Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. New U.S assessment finds American strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites. ‘The Late Show with Steven Colbert' to end May 2026. House passes Trump's $9BIL DOGE cuts package. Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a minor vein condition, after noticing swelling in legs.

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call.  ABC News transportation reporter Sam Sweeney opens the show talking about Air India captain possibly shutting off fuel ahead of the deadly crash, WSJ reports. The host of “Home' on KFI the House Whisperer Dean Sharp joins the show to discuss midsummer fire season prep. 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 Billy Joel getting the documentary treatment, Lena Dunham's ‘Too Much,' and SHARK WEEK kicking off this Sunday.

(July 17, 2025)Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Trump growing more frustrated with Epstein questions amid building GOP pressure to release documents. Manhattan prosecutor who handled Epstein cases fired. Los Angeles county jails are handing inmates to ICE for the first time in years. Trump administration rescinds $4BIL in US funding for California high-speed rail project. Politician apologizes for ‘satirical' video calling on gangs to organize against ICE.

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call.  ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show talking about why Epstein will not go away. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker speaks on Epstein and Jerome Powell. We ‘Get in Your Business' with Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe discussing business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking about tiny homes… would you live in one?

(July 16, 2025)Happy 32 years in the morning on KFI Bill Handel! Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. 2,000 National Guardsmen being withdrawn from Los Angeles mission, the Pentagon confirms. Arrest made in shooting deaths of ‘American Idol' music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca inside Encino home. AG Bondi says there's no change to her position on Epstein after Trump suggests she could release more files. Russia rejects Trump's demand for a Ukraine war ceasefire in 50 days as unacceptable.

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the Senate set to vote to formalize DOGE cuts to public broadcasting & U.S. Agency for International Development. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday'! Rich talks about Samsung's new foldable phones, Google's Gemini video feature, and takes us behind the scenes at Disney's imagineering. On this week's edition of ‘Amy's on It' she reviews the new ‘Superman' movie. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy sharing her thoughts on the 2025 Emmy nominations and gives some predictions.

(July 15,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume. The homeless population in Los Angeles city and county supposedly drops for 2nd year in a row, data finds. Trump, Rutte announce ‘really big' NATO arms package amid new 50-day deadline to Putin. Pot farm raided by immigration agents has child labor complaint, state says.

(July 15,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume. The homeless population in Los Angeles city and county supposedly drops for 2nd year in a row, data finds. Trump, Rutte announce ‘really big' NATO arms package amid new 50-day deadline to Putin. Pot farm raided by immigration agents has child labor complaint, state says.

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call.  ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Mike talks about a big week for Grok AI and shares the latest with foldable smartphones. ABC News senior Washington reporter Will Steakin speaks on Trump defensing Bondi over Epstein files and the MAGA base being upset with how it is being handled. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with  ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan discussing why poison control centers are sounding the alarm on nicotine patches.

(July 14,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump administration to appeal Los Angeles judge's decision to indiscriminate immigration raids. EU suspends retaliatory tariffs on US goods to try to negotiate a trade deal. Search for Texas flood victims paused because of heavy rains. Iran says it would resume nuclear talks with US if guaranteed no further attacks.

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about Mexico and the EU pushing back against newly announced tariffs. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speak on the tragedy in Central Texas and an underestimation of flood risk. Bloomberg Media's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King on this Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News contributor and former DHS official John Cohen opens the show talking about the nation's ability to prepare for natural disasters being a priority. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Rich discusses Samsung unveiling foldable phones, Prime Day tips, Gmail update, & FDA news. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather sharing her San Diego Comic Con exclusive preview.

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King on this Wednesday Wake Up Call.  KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Rich discusses Samsung unveiling foldable phones, Prime Day tips, Gmail update, & FDA news.

Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King on this Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about the latest regarding the flash floods in Central Texas. ABC News journalist Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Netanyahu returning to Washington. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather talking about the state of Hollywood and film.

(July 02, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Senate passes Trump's tax bill, sending it to House for final passage. Bass says Trump is waging ‘an all-out assault' against Los Angeles. Sean ‘Diddy' Combs jury reaches verdicts on sex trafficking and prostitution, deliberating racketeering. Israel agrees to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, Trump says. AI cameras will begin ticketing bus lane violators in 2 more L.A. County cities.

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about Vice President Vance breaking the tie to pass Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful Bill' in the Senate. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Wired Wednesday.' Today, Mike discusses all the tech stuff in the Republican spending bill and shares an update on Trump mobile. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with the Executive Director of Friends of Big Bear Valley Sandy Steers talking about the use of fireworks.  

(July 01,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Vote-a-rama: Senate marathon voting session on Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill' stretches into the morning. Elon Musk promises to fund campaigns against republicans who vote for Trump's tax bill. Diddy trial update: Jury begins deliberating in Sean ‘Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial. Bryan Kohberger agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student killings. Man shot Idaho firefighters after they asked him to move vehicle, sheriff says.

(June 30,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trumps's sweeping tax-cut, spending bill clears first US Senate hurdle. Russia launches the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says. Sen. Thomas Tillis announces he's not seeking reelection, a day after voting against Trump's agenda bill. Two firefighters killed in Isaho in ambush, suspect dead, sheriff says. Trump says there is a buyer for TikTok that he'll reveal in ‘about 2 weeks.'

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent joins the show to discuss the ‘Big Beautiful Bill.' ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaks on the Idaho firefighters who were ambushed on the job. Bloomberg Media's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with animal trainer Heidi Herriott about getting your pets ready for fireworks.

(Friday 06/27/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on birthright citizenship and five other cases on term's final day. US, China formalize deal on rare Earth shipments in trade breakthrough. House GOP holdouts threaten revolt over Trump and Senate's tax bill. Supreme Court blocked Planned Parenthood from suing South Carolina over Medicaid funding. Trump threatens CNN and New York Times with lawsuits over misleading Iran reports.

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan speaks on financial aid scams targeting students and schools. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talks about the 15yr, top secret mission to figure out how to destroy Iran's Fordow bunker nuclear facility. 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 the best ways to make your rental feel like home. Monica Rix from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give insight into business and Wall Street. The show closes with the entertainment report.

(June 26, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. CIA says intel show Iran's nuclear program ‘severely damaged' by Trump strikes. In a win for Trump, NATO agrees to big increase in military spending. Los Angeles Public Protective League calls for resignation of Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez over ‘cholos' post. Iran's Supreme Leader makes first public statement since ceasefire declared in Israel-Iran war.

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Peter Charalambous opens the show discussing the Diddy trial winding down. ABC News journalist Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to speak on Iran's foreign ministry saying Iran preserves the right to pursue nuclear energy program. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes Amy talking with the California Regional Exec. Director of the National Wildlife Federation Beth Pratt about the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing entering its second and final construction stage.  

(June 25, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by months, repost says. Palm Springs bomb accomplice suspect dies in federal custody. Newsom vs Trump: Judge orders L.A. troop deployment records handed over. Community groups call for an eviction moratorium amid immigration raids across Los Angeles.

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers discussing the latest regarding NATO summit. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday'! Rich talks about stopping scams, Windows 10, Amazon Prime Day, and phone tips for international travel. On this week's edition of ‘Amy's on It' she reviews Straw now streaming on Netflix. Monica Rix from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with ABC News national reporter Chris Boccia talking about early US intel finding strikes set back Iran's nuclear program by only months.

(June 24,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran & Israel reach ceasefire agreement. No casualties reported after Iran missile attack on U.S. base in Qatar. NATO leaders gather for historic summit with unity on the line. California ranks among top states for lung health, new study shows. Supreme Court allows Trump administration to deport illegal migrants to ‘third countries.'

(June 23,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran says US ‘must receive a response' after strikes on nuclear facilities. Democrats say they were left in dark about plans for US strikes on Iran. NATO leaders gather Tuesday for what could be a historic summit. L.A Sheriff's officials delete tweet calling Iranians ‘victims' of ‘bombings.' Oil futures syrge following US strikes on Iran.

(June 19, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Lakers selling majority ownership of franchise to Dodgers owner. Israel vows to intensify attacks after Iranian missile hits hospital. Democrats raise war powers concerns as Trump mulls Iran strike. New US visa rules will force foreign students to unlock social media profiles. Jury finds Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder in Boston police boyfriend's death.

(Thursday 06/18/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Trump administration to activate 2,000 additional troops to Los Angeles. Bass lifts DTLA curfew as protests over immigration raids have slowed. Mel Gibson urges Angelenos to oust Gavin Newsom. Karen Bass. Thousands flee Tehran, source says Trump's options include joining Israel in strikes. US reverses guidance pausing ICE raids on farms, hotels and restaurants

(June 17,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Downtown Los Angeles curfew scaled back as anti-ICE protests ease. The proposed bill would ban ICE agents, law enforcement from wearing masks in California. Senate finance unveils committee's portion of GOP megabill. Trump urges everyone in Tehran to evacuate ‘before it is too late.'