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Wake Up Call with Amy King

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Amy King is the host of Wake Up Call. Tune into KFI AM 640 every morning at 5am for the latest news and happenings in Southern California on the iHeartRadio app.

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Amy King is the host of Wake Up Call. Tune into KFI AM 640 every morning at 5am for the latest news and happenings in Southern California on the iHeartRadio app.

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Did DEA Allow Fentanyl to Flow into New Mexico?

6/24/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Amy opens the show talking with ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan about whistleblowers saying the DEA allowed Fentanyl to flow into New Mexico. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Amazon Prime Day and the best deals to look out for. Denise Pellegrini from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with Amy talking with LA Fire Spokesperson Jacob Robby about the Boyle Heights Warehouse fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:01

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UPDATE: Nancy Guthrie Abduction

6/23/2026
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the latest out of the Middle East. Amy shares why we should NEVER believe social media. ABC News investigative reporter speaks on the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie where a second ransom note said she died shortly after her abduction. Amy closes the show with her finch family update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:06

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Iran and US Making ‘Encouraging Progress’

6/22/2026
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Iran’s top negotiator saying military ‘ready to respond’ after President Trump’s threats. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini talks NBA Players Union opening a facility in Los Angeles, EV owners saving tons of money, and baseball being invaded by shirtless fans. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous discussing President Trump says reflecting pool repairs will begin 'immediately' after vandalism arrests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:59

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Spin the News Wheel!

6/19/2026
Heather Brooker is in for Amy, who will be back Monday. Today, Jim Ryan joins Heather to talk about the emerging black market for next-gen diet drugs. Heather plays Spin the News Wheel with your talkbacks. And Will Ganss joins the show to talk about the big movies coming up soon, including the new Toy Story movie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:38

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Hurricane Season is Upon Us

6/18/2026
Heather Brooker hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous speaks on Luigi Mangioni’s psychiatric defense that could result in manslaughter and less prison time. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Heather talking with Jim Ryan the start of hurricane season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:12

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Infant Mortality Rate Falls

6/17/2026
Heather Brooker hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the USSS DD saying they chose not to leak information regarding the plotted attack at UFC Freedom 250 because it was an active, ongoing investigation. ABC News reporter Shannon Kingston talks about US intel being pessimistic on Iran’s willingness to make nuclear concessions. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan speaking on the U.S. infant mortality rate falling to an all-time low. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:27

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DOJ Investigating CA Gov. Gavin Newsom

6/16/2026
Heather Brooker hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about CA Gov. Gavin Newsom saying the DOJ is investigating him and his wife. Heather speaks with expert commentator on ABC News and former FBI Special Agent in Charge Rich Frankel about the FBI disrupting an alleged plot targeting White House UFC 250 event. Bloomberg’s Matt Pieper talks about how the markets are moving this morning. The show closes with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talking about the Gulf Coast residents bracing for possible tropical storm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:12

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U.S. Reaches Deal with Iran… We Think

6/15/2026
Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King while she is out on vacation this Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to speak on the United States reaching a deal with Iran. Expert commentator on ABC News and former FBI Special Agent in Charge Rich Frankel talks about security at major sporting events from the World Cup to the Knicks to UFC Freedom 250. Heather speaks with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini about how the markets are responding after the U.S.-Iran deal announcement from over the weekend. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan closes the show talking about the tragic result of the latest viral challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:47

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Trump Ends War, Iran Hasn't Gotten the Memo

6/12/2026
Trump announces end to war with Iran. Iran says there is no deal to end the war... SpaceX goes public, valued at $1.77 trillion. This will likely make Elon the first trillionaire... World cup today!!! US plays Paraguay today @ SoFi... What do you think visitors to the country should experience while they are here to get a real taste of America?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:16

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UFC Freedom 250 Weekend

6/11/2026
Heather Brooker hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about the Trump administration fighting a lawsuit to halt the White House UFC fight on President Trump’s birthday. ABC News White House Correspondent speaks on the U.S. military striking ‘multiple targets’ in Iran in the latest escalation of tensions. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Heather talking with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan about FIFA World Cup tickets going unsold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:22

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Iran Drone Hits U.S. Apache Helicopter

6/10/2026
Heather Brooker hosts the Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News State Dept. correspondent Shannon Kingston opens the show talking about the U.S. Apache helicopter being hit by an Iranian drone. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Apple’s Keynote, the Watch Duty App expands to flood monitoring, and an all-new travel tool. 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 reporter Jim Ryan talking about airbag thefts on being on the rise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:02

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Overcoming the ‘Learning Recession’

6/9/2026
Heather Brooker fills in for Amy King on this Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller opens the show talking about Israel and Iran appear to have paused strikes after trading fire. Heather speaks with ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous about Jeffrey Epstein’s former assistant & Bill Gates being scheduled to testify. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini who breaks down what is moving the markets this morning. The show closes with ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan talking about overcoming the ‘learning recession.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:14

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Iran Fires on Israel After 2 Months

6/8/2026
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent opens the show talking about the DOJ arguing the White House bulldozing the Statue of Liberty in ballroom hearing. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Iran launching first stacks on Israel in 2 months. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News reporter Chri Preston about the New York Knicks headed to game 3 at MSG up 2-0. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:07

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Is Ozempic Altering the Brain?

6/5/2026
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about Blanche for AG and Bolton pleading guilty. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about the best ways to keep your house cool this summer. 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 Amy talking with Dr. Joe Galati about whether Ozempic is altering the brain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:39

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Israel, Lebanon Agree to Renew Ceasefire

6/4/2026
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the latest out of the Middle East. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous speaks on the Coast Guard dive team searching for Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas. 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 Jim Ryan about the protein craze crimping a supply chain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:03

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California Primary Results

6/3/2026
Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Amy opens the show talking with ABC News correspondent Alex Stone about the California primary election results. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about the Trump Administration’s new AI policy, Amazon Prime Day moving up, and the newest features with Roku. Denise Pellegrini 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 ‘Dirty Rotten Scandals’ streaming on Sling TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:33

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It’s Election Day!

6/2/2026
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the latest news out of the Middle East regarding Israel and Hezbollah. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegini who sheds light on what is making the markets move today. The show closes with Amy talking with the Voice Coach of the Stars Roger Love about his news documentary ‘Find Your Voice’ premiering June 24 at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:10

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Save the Planet, Win a Prize

6/1/2026
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about there still not being a deal with Iran. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy talking about President Trump dealing with several legal blows regarding the IRS and the Kennedy Center. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan about how you could win a prize by helping save the planet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:32

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Americans’ Savings Accounts

5/29/2026
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller live from Jerusalem to talk about Netanyahu saying Isreal aims to control 70% of Gaza Strup. 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 reporter Mason Leath talking about Americans and their savings accounts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:51

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High-Tech Robberies in Los Angeles

5/28/2026
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Grad Garrett opens the show talking about South American gangs being linked to high-tech robberies in Los Angeles and other cities. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Israel’s military telling residents across Southern Lebanon to leave as fighting with Hezbollah intensifies. 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 reporter Jim Ryan speaking on NASA charting an ambitious moon mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:29