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Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Amy talks with ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the latest regarding the US-Iran conflict. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about you car sharing your data with big tech companies & Meta's new AI agent. Matt Pieper from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ where she highlights ‘Come From Away’ now steaming on Apple+.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 29, 2026) Amy King joins Neil Saavedra for Handel on the News while Bill is in Africa on a safari vacation. Pentagon breach exposed sensitive data on nearly 3 million people. Justice Alito won’t participate in Supreme Court on climate change. UK releases suspects in terror plot at base hosting US forces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI national correspondent Rich Frankel opens the show talking about the suspects arrested at the UK air base on terror charges have been released on bail. ABC News Midterm Campaign reporter Diana Paulson speaks on why so many Midterm candidates are dumping debates. The show closes with Amy talking with Children's Hospital Association President Dr. Paul Haut about youth mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 28, 2026) Amy King joins Neil Saavedra for Handel on the News while Bill is in Africa on a safari vacation. UN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating ‘in goo faith’ to end war. President Trump asked China’s president if he wants to buy US arms. 5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing terrorist act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOUR 1 (09/28) - The gang’s back together! Gary returns with stories from a Texas ranch—including fresh eggs, exotic animals and a visit to Joe Rogan’s comedy club—while Shannon returns from Buffalo with a growing list of Chargers-related disappointments. Amy King joins to talk about going Over the Edge for Union Rescue Mission, plus storm trouble on both coasts and the terror investigation near RAF Fairford.In #TerrorInTheSkies, a smoky Delta cabin forces an unexpected stop in Portugal, listeners guess Gary’s airport celebrity sighting, and his wife helps handle a very messy landing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about SCOTUS giving the green light for Trump admin to verify voter citizenship. Amy talks with Bloomberg’s Erica Herskowitz about what we can expect from Wall Street this week. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan discussing traveling and if you plan on doing so for the holidays, why you better start saving now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 25, 2026) Amy King joins Neil Saavedra for Handel on the News while Bill is in Africa on a safari vacation. Iran proposes 7-day plan to end war. Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech. Tech moguls worth combined $2.4TRIL on Trump-Xi dinner guest list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. Amy talks to ABC's Jordana Miller about Benjamin Netanyahu's U.N. Speech. Today's the day Amy and Neil Saavedra go "Over The Edge" for Union Rescue Mission, raising money for the homeless by scaling down a 26 story building. Amy then talks to John Tucker from Bloomberg. Lastly, Will Ganss calls in to talk about the MTV awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 4 (09.23) Timmy revisits the night he mistook Bob Saget for a valet and lived to apologize on the air. In Michigan, a guy pulled into a driveway that had been poured minutes earlier — cue the bobcat, the wrecked concrete and a whole new slab. Search called off for a Carnival Cruise passenger who went overboard 56 miles from Puerto Vallarta on a ship bound for Long Beach. Heartbreaking. KFI’s own Amy King is on the line ahead of Friday’s Over the Edge rappel down a 26-story downtown building for Union Rescue Mission — not just a bed for the night, but a path off the street, with about 80% of clients making it out and up. Donate at urm.org/ote. Atta girl, Amy. Gen Z’s newest dating ick is the check: Zelle says 52% have ghosted, blocked or unfollowed after promising to Venmo their half. One in five have gone into debt — or tapped the Bank of Mom and Dad — just to keep dating. La Verne remains under evacuation after a lithium-ion fire at MWD’s Weymouth plant. Santa Monica’s 1941 pier sign is headed to Vegas for a makeover while the bridge gets rebuilt. A nor’easter is pounding the East Coast, Hurricane Polo is eyeing California, and we haven’t had a single volcano this year — a 112-year first that has folks talking monster El Niño. Get the flood insurance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 (09.23) “Wake Up Call’s” Amy King is staying up way past her 5 a.m. bedtime to talk Dodgers with Timmy — and her Friday leap off a 260-foot building for Union Rescue Mission’s Over the Edge fundraiser. Watch her go over around noon, or drop $1,000 and take the plunge yourself at urm.org/ote. Follow @AmyKayKing for a peek. Love is in the air until the check hits the table: New Zelle research says 52% of Gen Z daters have ghosted, blocked or unfollowed someone after promising to pay them back. Going Dutch is now a disappearing act, and some are even going into debt to keep the social calendar alive. Breaking in La Verne: a lithium-ion battery fire at the Metropolitan Water District has evacuation orders in effect. Across town, Santa Monica’s 1941 pier sign is coming down for a Vegas makeover while the bridge gets rebuilt. A nor’easter is pounding the East Coast while Hurricane Polo eyes California. Winter in SoCal could be all rain or no rain, so if you’re in a flood zone, FEMA flood insurance is on Timmy’s mind. And yesterday in MacArthur Park, instead of the usual grim headlines, Justin Bieber popped up with three musicians for a no-stage, no-tickets surprise set. Radical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 24, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Trump welcomes China's Xi to Washington with planeside ceremony and extension of trade truce. L.A. approves $466 million in affordable housing spending. The golden arch is getting a makeover. McDonald's pledges $8.5 billion in investments to help franchisees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. Amy opens the show talking with KFI's White House Correspondent Jon Decker about President Trump welcoming the Chinese President to Washington this morning. The Lakers' longtime public address announcer Lawrence Tanter passed away Wednesday, the team announced. ABC's John Ryan talks to Amy about life on the drone highway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 23, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Raman takes big lead over Bass in latest poll for Los Angeles mayor’s race. President Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions. ‘You should not be here,’ President Trump tells CNN at UN as standoff with media outlets persists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOUR 1 (09/23) - Shannon and Andy Riesmeyer kick things off with El Niño, Tropical Storm Odalys and a pronunciation fight with Amy King that somehow ends with Andy calling KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo live on the air.Then they turn to the L.A. mayor’s race, as a new poll puts Nithya Raman ahead of Mayor Karen Bass with a large share of voters still undecided, and discuss Raman’s DSA ties, Bass’ record and what the race could signal about the Democratic Party’s direction.Plus, Andy’s Mattel past and his latest attempt at writing a country song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Amy opens the show talking with ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller reporting live from Jerusalem talking about Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to New York and vowing to ‘tell the truth’ about New York Mayor Mamdani. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy speaks on the news outlets court hearing against the Trump administration. The show closes with this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ where she highlights Mayday now streaming on Apple+.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 22, 2026) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. California declares a state wide emergency in anticipation of El Niño. Diplomats describe a world in massive turmoil as U.N. opens annual meeting. Trump faces the sting of cancellation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOUR 1 (09/22) -Shannon and Andy recap another chaotic NFL weekend after the Rams hand Elmer’s Giants a 28–6 loss and Shannon wonders why fans act like she personally took the field for the Chargers. Then they break down President Trump’s U.N. address, where he defended his foreign-policy record and issued new warnings to Iran.Plus, Amy King joins to preview her Over the Edge fundraiser for Union Rescue Mission, San Diego International Airport warns of major delays, and Category 5 Polo brings another round of humidity, surf and possible rain into Southern California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talks about President Trump addressing U.N. general assembly today as news outlets file lawsuit ban. ABC News Correspondent Ayesha Ali talk about hundreds of flights canceled, planes stopped at Newark and Philadelphia due to equipment outage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 21, 2026) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. CNN, MS Now, and Politico to sue Trump administration over reporter ban. Paramount nears merger settlement, but some key state AGs are not on board yet. US and China agree to dialogue on AI ahead of Trump-Xi meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski opens the show talking about lawmakers passing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. Amy has a gripe with bikers & bike lanes. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan about investors flocking to precious metals and scammers are taking notice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 18, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Los Angeles woman charged with murder over bus crash that preceded deadly helicopter crash. Hudge says President Trump’s board cannot demolish Kennedy Center without warning. U.S strike on Iranian school may have been war crime, U.S. report says. Russia and China veto U.S resolution to renew U.N monitoring of Iran nuclear program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with KFI national correspondent Rory O’Neill talking about President Trump meeting with Gulf leaders and OpenAi safety concerns. The host of ‘Home’ weekends on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show to talk aging in place. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss talking Traitors, Jay-Z’s new doc, and Dancing with the Stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 17, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. What Kevin Warsh said about the Fed’s first rate hike since 2023. House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote. Federal judge limits immigration arrests without warrant in Southern California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about the rising price of money. Amy speaks to ABC News reporter Jordana Miller reporting from Jerusalem about the the latest developments out of the U.S-Iran war. The show closes with KFI’s Jason Nathanson and his feature story on pickle ball and the Eaton fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 16, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. 3 dead after news helicopter reporting for NBC L.A crashes while covering fatal bus collision. Iran war cost hits $38BIL. Nick Reiner won’t get death penalty if he’s convicted of killing parents Rob and Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Amy opens the show talking with ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy talking about a judge blocking the Kennedy Center from adding a President Trump Tribute. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about the NEW iPhone Duo, Amazon’s next Prime sale, and a new scam that tricks you into hacking yourself. John Matt Pieper Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ where she highlights 9/11 On Day in September, a 6-episode docuseries now streaming on Hulu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 15, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court blocks sweeping mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections. Newscum says he won’t run for president if Harris does. EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Mike Dobuski opens the show talking about how seriously we should take the AI warnings. Amy talks about her upcoming ‘Over the Edge’ event, an effort to fundraise for Union Rescue Mission. The show closes with ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous speaking out a Russian Oligarch paying for Donald Trump Jr’s wedding celebration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 14, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Oil rises after Saudi Arabia shut down pipeline that bypasses Hormuz. President Trump $5K dividend checks to Americans will ‘happen 100%.’ Dem rep urges Johnson: ‘Bring us back to Congress’ to discuss AI. Amazon halts operations with 21 Air after Miami cargo plane crash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to speak on Yemen backed Houthis taking control of more islands near the Strait of Hormuz. ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski talks about the increasing interest in EVs as gas prices soar, and Tesla’s rocket-car. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan talking about rising calls for an AI slowdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 11, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Federal bulletin issued ahead of 9/11 anniversary warns foreign terrorist groups continue to encourage attacks. Houthis seize key Yemeni port of Mocha in drive to take control of Red Sea coast. New police arrests, firings for Flock misuse after our investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Cheri Preston opens the show talking about her first-hand account of 9/11/2001. Amy talks with lead singer of Five for Fighting John Ondrosik about an upcoming special event to commemorate 25 years since 9/11. The show closes with Amy speaking to KFI reporter Heather Brooker who talked to local people around Los Angeles and got their account of September 11th 25 years later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 10, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. President Trump promises Americans $5,000 each if Republicans win the midterms. Data shows amazon jet’s key braking systems did not deploy during deadly Miami crash. Why there will be a new moment of silence at this year’s Ground Zero ceremony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show talking about the lingering presence of 9/11 in our lives and looking about 25 years later that changed life in the U.S forever. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talks about President Trump saying Iran war could end ‘immediately’ after midterm elections. The show closes with Amy talking with Fullerton Fire Chief Adam Loeser about remembering 9/11 25yrs later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 09, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. La Habra shelter in place order lifted after orange plume hovers above city hall neighborhood. L.A.’s record-level humidity can make you sick. Massive sinkhole at Nicolas Cage’s mansion prompts local emergency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Amy opens the show talking with ABC News correspondent Rich Frankel about 9/11- 25 Years Later: Victims’ families hope newly uncovered records will help illuminate Saudis’ alleged role. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she highlights ‘Widow’s Bay’ now streaming on Apple+. Erica Herskowitz from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with lead singer of Five for Fighting John Ondrosik about an upcoming special event to commemorate 25 years since 9/11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 08, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Canada retaliates on tariffs. Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami. Iran increases gasoline price for its heaviest consumers as economy struggles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News transportation correspondent Sam Sweeney opens the show discussing the NTSB update regarding the Amazon cargo plane that overran the runway at Miami Intl Airport. Amy talks with CEO and Festival Director of the Los Angeles Wine Festival Sherr Lillico about their upcoming event happening September 12th and 13th. For full information, you can go to LAWineFest.com The show closes with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talking about psychiatrists highlighting historic veteran suicide rate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 07, 2026) Amy King joins Neil Saavedra who is filling-In for Bill for Handel on the News. Iran claims strike on a U.S ship in the Strait of Hormuz but the U.S denies it. Deadly Iran wedding strike likely due to U.S. weapon missing a nearby target. Amazon cargo plane overruns Miami airport runway and strikes ‘multiple’ vehicles; 5 dead, 5 injured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Labor Day Wake Up Call. Amy revisits some of her favorite interviews from the year including actor Danny Rojas from Ted Lasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 04, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Holdout juror throws the Clancy murder case into disarray. Two trapped workers rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal. Vice President Vance says Iran fight isn’t a ‘war’ as President Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 03, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. NBA suspends Clippers Owner Ballmer, fines team $30MIL, Kawhi Leonard $700k in cap circumvention case. US judge blocks President Trump’s order to limit birthright citizenship. LAUSD adopts moratorium on student AI case, another big move to limit classroom computer use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about President Trump not thinking Venezuela is ‘ready yet’ for elections. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to Universal City Hilton where Amy will be going Over the Edge in an effort to fundraise for Union Rescue Mission. The show closes with Amy talking with AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Rick Dickert about Hurricane Marie and whether California will actually see its first hurricane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller live in Jerusalem talking about the latest from the US-Iran conflict. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about how to prep for a potential Super El Nino. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s John Tucker who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with Amy talking with Jenny Voisard from Friends of Big Bear Valley about Jackie Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 02, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US military carried out additional strikes on Iran. EU to hit back at Russia after drone attack as Germany probes new sabotage cases. Defendant pleads not guilty in Charlie Kirk capital murder case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Amy opens the show talking with ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy about postal service whistleblower warning that potential ‘catastrophic failures’ in new USPS system could ‘derail’ the November elections. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Dyson’s $499 toothbrush having a camera inside, Firefox now blocking ads, and Apple’s new CEO. Dan Schwartzman from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The Show closes with this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ where she highlights Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(September 01, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Two dead in Grand Canyon flood as search efforts continue. Supreme Court allows President Trump to move forward with White House ball room construction. Jury finds Duane Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 31, 2026) Amy King joins Neil Saavedra, filling in for Bill, for Handel on the News. One dead, more than a dozen unaccounted for after Grand Canyon flash flood. US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks. Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding after river levels rise as death toll passes 900. Venezuela’s interim president says US energy deal will last 25 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOUR 1 (08/31) - Gary & Shannon open with questions over how D4vd reportedly made millions from his record deal but is now relying on a public defender after his attorneys stepped down. Then they hit the latest in the Tupac and Lindsay Clancy cases, rising tensions with Iran, deadly flash flooding near the Grand Canyon and a Chris Hansen feud over A24’s fictionalized take on To Catch a Predator. Plus, Amy King makes it official: California is getting a Wildlife Day in honor of Jackie the bald eagle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(August 28, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz. China resumes rescue work after assessing upstream lake conditions. In ultimate rage-bait news, President Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America; in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.