Wake Up Call with Amy King

Heather Brooker hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show and speaks on the tariffs the Trump administration has placed on countries not supporting the plan to buy Greenland. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy speaks on the latest regarding the Minneapolis shooting. Political analyst Steve Roberts discusses dissatisfaction growing in voter polls. The show closes with Heather talking with comedian Howie Mandel about his upcoming showcase at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood for America's Got Talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with futurist Kevin Cirilli talking about what we can expect from the year ahead. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about the four types of American houses. 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 entertainment correspondent Will Ganss discussing ‘The Traitors,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ and ‘Hamnet.’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 President Trump having on good authority executions have stopped in Iran. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talks about the latest regarding Greenland meetings. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pelegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking LA Olympics 2028.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Apple partnering with Google, a new health food scanning app, Nissan wireless charging, and the ‘You Dead’ app. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews ‘Man on the Inside’ now streaming on Netflix. 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 speaks on Gallup: Voters turning their backs on the two major parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.