Wake Up Call with Amy King

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Joel Larsgaard, Host Of ‘How to Money,’ Mar 18, 2025

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Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy reports that a judge is questioning the Department of Justice regarding Trump's deportation flights. We also had Dodgers reporter David Vassegh joining us from Japan for the Tokyo Series. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller discusses Netanyahu's controversial push to fire Israel's Domestic Security Chief, which has sparked significant public outcry. Additionally, ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan shares that wayward astronauts are finally on their way home. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe informs us that one car manufacturer is reintroducing physical buttons on its dashboards, stating that the trend of touchscreens has gone too far. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve begins its two-day meeting. The show concludes with Joel Larsgaard, host of ‘How to Money,’ discussing T-Mobile's decision to raise prices and Harvard's initiative to waive tuition for certain individuals.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day Mar 17, 2025

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ABC reporter Karen Travers discusses former President Trump's orders to attack the Houthis in Yemen. ABC reporter Steve Portnoy covers a judge's decision to block Trump from deporting noncitizens under the Alien Enemy Act. ABC reporter Jim Ryan addresses the controversy surrounding Tesla. Bloomberg reporter Courtney Donohoe provides insights on expectations for St. Patrick's Day spending this year, and Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy. Additionally, 24/7 reporter Rory O'Neill inquires, "Do you have any travel plans for Europe?"

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‘Smishing’ Scams' Getting Worse Mar 14, 2025

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Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about a judge ordering thousands of federal workers be reinstated. ABC News journalist Jim Ryan speaks on the ‘smishing’ scam that’s only getting worse. 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 ‘flush and hidden.’ Coutrney Donohue from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market update. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss and the ‘Entertainment Report.’

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The Rain Has Arrived Mar 13, 2025

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Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. Amy speaks with Ariel Cohen from the National Weather Service about the storm hitting South California. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Iran’s Supreme Leader saying he won’t negotiate with the United States. Pasadena Humane’s PR and Communications Manager Kevin McManus talks about the upcoming Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run, one of Pasadena Humane's biggest fundraisers each year, with proceeds helping to save the lives of thousands of animals in our community with programs such as foster care, kitten nursery, animal ICU, wildlife and more. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about this week in business and the stock market. The show closes with Wildfire Division Director Michelle Steinberg talking about the importance of proactive mitigation efforts homeowners and residents can take.

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House Narrowly Passes Six-Month Funding Bill Mar 12, 2025

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Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about House republicans passing funding bill with one democratic vote. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about new features on TikTok, Warner Bros. DVD disc rot, scam call hack, and the Gallery LA. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s On It’, she reviews Devil in the Family, now streaming on Hulu. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard discussing recession fears increasing and the reaction of the stock market.

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Debate Over Capital Punishment Mar 11, 2025

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Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House reporter Jon Decker opens the show talking about tariffs and the economy. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on Mike Johnson’s confidence the Trump-backed funding bill ‘will pass.’ ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski shares the latest news in the tech world. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and the stock market. The show closes with ABC national journalist Jim Ryan discussing a renews debate over capital punishment.

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DOJ Investigating Major Egg Producers Mar 10, 2025

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Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to speak on Israel cutting off electricity supply to Gaza, affecting a desalination plant producing drinking water. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous talks about the DOJ investigating major egg producers amid soaring prices. Amy talks with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan about some positive health news for a change. The show closes with SEMA Senior VP of Public and Government Affairs Karen Bailey-Chapman discussing Specialty Equipmaent Marketing Association (SEMA) wanting to achieve a cleaner world through innovation, NOT mandates on EVs.

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Facebook Users Falling Victim to Scams Mar 07, 2025

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Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the screaming match that took place in the House after vote to censure democrat Al Green. ABC News journalist Jim Ruan speaks on well-intentioned Facebook users falling victim to scams. 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 where you can get the most space for the least amount of money. Coutrney Donohue from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market update. ABC News reporter Shannon Kingston closes the show talking about more peace talks being scheduled after Zelenskyy’s letter to Trump.

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FEMA Deadlines Approaching for Wildfire Victims Mar 06, 2025

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Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to talk about Trump granting one month exemption for US automakers. Amy talks with Media Relations Specialist for Disaster Operations Division at FEMA La Tanga Hopes about FEMA deadlines approaching for LA wildfire victims. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to Warner Bros Studios Tour Hollywood in Burbank. Bloomberg’s Courtney Donohoe talks about this week in business and the stock market. The show closes with The Birthday Party Project Founder an CEO Paige Chenault Lohoefer about throwing the best birthday party ever.

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Trump's Address to Congress Mar 05, 2025

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Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker joins the show to talk about President Trump’s address to the joint session of Congress. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Google’s new privacy tool, new iPads from Apple, and Sony Honda. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s On It’ she reviews Paradise now streaming on Hulu. The show closes with ABC News journalist Patrick Reevell speaks on Ukraine now ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible.

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