Wake Up Call with Amy King

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Drone Shows Posing Hidden Risks Dec 24, 2024

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Michael Monks fills in for Amy on this Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on the House Ethics Committee releasing their report on Matt Gaetz. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous joins the show to discuss the latest regarding Luigi Mangione and the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. The show closes with ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan talking about drone shows potentially posing hidden risks.

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Government Shutdown Averted Dec 23, 2024

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Michael Monks fills in for Amy on this Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on the government shutdown being averted and how they got there. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous joins the show to discuss the latest regarding and the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. The show closes with ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan talking about a new lawsuit surrounding a “Companion Chatbot” teaching kids to potentially hurt themselves.

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President Biden’s Mental State Dec 20, 2024

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Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent John Decker opens the show talking about President Biden’s mental state. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers follows discussing a push to ‘vote yes, for this bill, tonight. 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 getting organized for the new year. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss delivering the ‘Entertainment Report’. Today, Will talks about the next ‘Die Hard’, Kieran Culkin’s post ‘ Succession’ movie, and ‘Mufasa’ on the big screen.

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TikTok Ban Looming Dec 19, 2024

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Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show talking about TikTok and the 1st Amendment. He is followed by ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett speaking on the profiling of the crime itself regarding UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to Knotts Merry Farm and speaks with Entertainment Manager Christopher Do. The show closes with the author of the book ‘Defect Safety’ Don Fountain’ who exposes how corporations calculate the cost of safety versus potential injury claims against their bottom line - and why they fear jury verdicts far more than government fines.

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10 Worst Toys for 2024 Dec 18, 2024

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Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan starts the show discussing the “10 worst toys” for 2024. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks massage robots, OpenAI taking on Google, and the FTC cracking down on junk fees. On this week’s ‘Amy’s on It’ highlights Red One & Fatman now streaming. The show closes with IHeart’s aviation expert Jay Ratcliff speaking on United Airlines using Airtags to track lost luggage.

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School Shooting in Madison, Wisconsin Dec 17, 2024

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Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan starts the show discussing the school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin leaving two dead plus the shooter. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on the Polio vaccine, drones, and a pardon at Trump presser. Amy shares the story of Suzie the stray dog and could spark a great holiday gift idea. The host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about tariffs on cars and whether or not to buy one before President Trump takes office. He also talks about retirees with credit card debt and coffee prices.

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Government Shutdown Deadline Dec 16, 2024

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Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous joins the show to discuss the latest regarding UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on Biden administration “getting things done.” Amy talks with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan about drone sightings sparking national intrigue. The show closes with ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy talking about the government shutdown deadline

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Mystery Drones Dec 13, 2024

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Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News analyst for homeland security, terrorism, and counter-intelligence John Cohen opens the show talking about why there hasn’t been a clear response to the drone questions on the east coast. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Sullivan saying the truce in Lebanon may help seal a Gaza ceasefire deal. 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 holiday preparation. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss delivering the ‘Entertainment Report’. Today, Will talks about Hugh Grant’s new horror film, Sabrina Carpenter going Christmas, and Joker 2 hits streaming.

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FBI Director Chris Wray Resigning Dec 12, 2024

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Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy starts the show talking about Christopher Wray announcing his resignation as Director of the FBI. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett speaks on the radicalization of Luigi Mangione, FBI Director resigning, and the concern about his replacement. Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ for a Southern California Sleigh ride to the Los Angeles Christmas Market and speaks with Queenie Quan with their marketing team. The show closes with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talking about tax season rapidly approaching and preparing your 2024 return.

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Was Luigi Mangione Inspired by Unabomber..? Dec 11, 2024

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Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Alex Stone shares the latest regarding the Malibu Wildfire: Homeowners take it upon themselves to fight fire. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich speaks on Amazon getting into the car selling business, GM ditching its Robotaxi brand cruise, and Amy settling a beef with Rich. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s On It’ she reviews Klaus now streaming on Netflix. The show closes with ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous talking about Luigi Mangione being inspired by Unabomber.

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