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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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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 ... more

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 goin... more

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... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

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Caitlin Houston
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Michael Monks
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Shonda Bell
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Krista Pitts
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Amy King
Host of Wake Up Call and known for her engaging discussions on current events and community issues, blending personal anecdotes with news reporting.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • The one morning newscast to listen to

    I’ve tried lots of different daily news podcasts and none of them compare to JJL and Wake Up Call. Many of them simply read the news and while you get a flavor for the news of the day, it’s often just the headlines. I love that JJL injects personality w/o obvious bias into the news and asks the questions the average person might ask as well. Laila Muhammad is also great when she fills in. This is the only news podcast that brings in reporters and experts from other news organizations, gettin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BioBoostedOne
    United States3 years ago
  • High speed reporting

    Absolutely love the show but it went into overdrive playback speed today, again. Please fix. Impossible to listen to at this speed and get anything but annoyance out of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nena Dominguez
    United States5 years ago
  • Love it Slow it down

    Love it! Listening from Hawaiian BUTT !!

    It is podcasting way too fast . No way to slow down. It plays at extreme speed. Can’t understand a thing that’s being said, and this happens a lot. Who’s recording it to podcast???

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sickofthisalready
    United States5 years ago
  • Excellent host and format

    Love wake up call and Jennifer Jones Leigh. Great to get quick hour of everything that happened while we slept

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JZpoint
    United States9 years ago
  • Not a Fan

    I stopped listening due to the change in format

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KFI Fan
    United States9 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the show's engaging format and in-depth coverage of both local and national news.
Some feedback highlights issues with the playback speed of episodes, impacting listener experience.
Many enjoy the blend of serious topics with personal stories and humor, making it more relatable than other news podcasts.
There are mixed sentiments regarding recent changes in format, with a small portion of listeners expressing dissatisfaction.

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Last Day of 2025
Q: What are some of the biggest security differences people will notice this year as they enter Times Square?
There are more police officers and mobile teams conducting secondary screenings in the area.
Post-New Year's Hangover w/ Heather Brooker!
Q: What can you tell me about working with the legendary Carol Burnett?
Mindy Cohn shares that Carol Burnett brings joy into every room and is a treasure trove of stories, encouraging those around her to always remember how lucky they are to be doing what they love.
Post-New Year's Hangover w/ Heather Brooker!
Q: How can we shift our mindset before we start redesigning?
Dean Sharp suggests that people often have house problems, but most of the time, they have people problems related to their homes, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's emotional and functional connection to their space.
Government Shutdown Watch
Q: Is reaching out to your congressman still a valuable thing to do?
Yes, it's crucial for constituents to contact their representatives to make their feelings known about the government shutdown.
Government Shutdown Watch
Q: What are the biggest sticking points then that might prevent a deal from happening?
The focus is on COVID subsidies for Obamacare and a proposed ban on lawmakers trading individual stocks.

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A morning news show that provides timely updates on current events, combining national news coverage with a local Southern California focus. The episodes frequently cover a range of topics, including politics, criminal cases, health updates, and community events, featuring discussions that balance serious reporting with personal anecdotes and light-hearted segments. What sets this show apart is its effort to engage listeners actively by including voices from various news organizations, thereby enhancing the depth and breadth of its coverage and ensuring a more informed audience.

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Wake Up Call launched 10 years ago and published 1023 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Channing Brooker
3. Mindy Cohn
4. Andrew Rorke
5. Caitlin Houston
6. Michael Monks
7. Shonda Bell
8. Krista Pitts

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