Wake Up Call with Amy King
2,174 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 24 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsAmy King is the NEW host of Wake Up Call. Tune in every morning at 5am for the latest news and happenings in Southern California.
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Who's most at risk??
July 07, 2020 13:27 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBMedical professionals rank activities by COVID-19 risk! The Hong Kong police granted sweeping powers under security law. And, the woman who called the police on the bird watcher in Central Park will be prosecuted!
The sky was absolutely lit.
July 06, 2020 13:23 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBFireworks everywhere! How did the president spend his Independence Day weekend? KFI news reporter, Steve Gregory, talks about all the illegal fireworks in the city. And, more than thirty COVID-19 cases were detected in MLB players!
Ready for the 4th?!
July 03, 2020 13:28 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBThe Coronavirus continues to impact travel ahead of the 4th of July weekend! Ghislaine Maxwell has been arrested in New Hampshire. And, a little Independence Day trivia for you!
It's a "symbol of hate?"
July 02, 2020 13:29 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBPresident Trump calls the proposed 'Black Lives Matter' mural outside Trump Tower a "symbol of hate." AAA predicts fewer people traveling the 4th of July weekend! And, 60% of all COVID-19 cases were reported last month.
Wanna get away? ... to Europe?
July 01, 2020 13:22 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIf you have travel plans to Europe in the near future, we have a travel ban! We have some tips to help your career become "pandemic-proof." And, a judge temporarily blocks publication of the tell-all book by President Trump's niece!
Yay! It flew...
June 30, 2020 13:35 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBA Boeing 737 Max left Boeing Field in Seattle on Monday for the first round of certification testing with the Federal Aviation Administration. A divided Supreme Court struck down a Lousiana law regulating abortion clinics! And, many are beginning to wonder how some key states will react in the runup to the 2020 election.
Closing time... again...
June 29, 2020 13:27 - 42 minutes - 39 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom has ordered bars to close in certain counties! Violence in Chicago prompts a federal response. And, the Russians offered bounties on American troops in Afghanistan.
It's persisting...
June 26, 2020 13:29 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB89% of Americans are wearing masks in public as the Coronavirus pandemic persists. We talk with the Executive Director of 'Project Angel Food.' And, the Sahara Desert plume arrives in the U.S. because... of course...
Coming back?
June 25, 2020 13:29 - 41 minutes - 38 MBPresident Trump is planning on sending troops from Germany to Poland! Nancy Pelosi unveils a new "Obamacare" bill. And, there is an oxygen shortage in some of the poorest countries.
YAY! It's back!
June 24, 2020 13:24 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBMLB is back! We have an update regarding the Nascar noose incident. And, another upcoming book looking into the Trump administration?
Slowing down testing?
June 23, 2020 13:26 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBPresident Trump said he was "joking about the media" when it came to his comments regarding COVID-19 testing. An army soldier is being accused of plotting to kill his fellow soldiers. And, after a rough weekend, there's a look into the debates now.
TikTok's responsible?
June 22, 2020 13:26 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIs TikTok responsible for the low turnout at President Trump's Tulsa rally? A second wave of the Coronavirus may be on its way? And, an SDNY prosecutor leaves his post after terror attack.
Dream on!
June 19, 2020 13:25 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBAre "Dreamers" in the clear? Well, for now anyway. Today is Juneteenth! And, a preview into John Bolton.
Law enforcement worries.
June 18, 2020 13:37 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBWhy are the 'Boogaloo' movement and other anti-government groups so worrisome for law enforcement? English soccer is returning! And, the ex-officer involved in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks has been charged with felony murder.
Steroids work?
June 17, 2020 13:48 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIt appears steroids help reduce COVID-19 deaths among seriously ill patients! Is Groupon still a thing? And, does UV phone hand sanitizer really work?
Wear masks... or else!
June 16, 2020 13:47 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBAirlines are making sure their passengers wear facemasks or they may not fly! Some ex-eBay employees "terrorized" a couple who criticized the company. And, a search intensifies for a missing soldier.
A run for bicycles!
June 15, 2020 14:15 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBCOVID-19 is causing a run on bicycles! President Trump is moving the date for his Tulsa rally. And, baseball is one step closer to restarting!
Extended joblessness?
June 12, 2020 13:27 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWill there be an extended period of joblessness on the way? How is President Trump going to address police reformation? And, the Chicago mayor apologizes for police behavior.
Making some changes!
June 11, 2020 13:22 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThe Minneapolis police department is making some changes to its policy! What does "defund the police" look like? And, are we going to actually return to the new normal?
Is asymptomatic transmission a thing?
June 10, 2020 13:27 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBWhat is going on with asymptomatic transmission? What are the COVID-19 symptoms now? Millennials are doing really well compared to Veteran Boomers when it comes to the stock market. And, the Army and Navy are reckoning with the Confederate iconography.
A final goodbye...
June 09, 2020 13:25 - 41 minutes - 38 MBGeorge Floyd's funeral in Houston is today. Major League Baseball is considering its return! And, how is police reform going to impact the 2020 presidential race?
Heading for Houston...
June 08, 2020 13:33 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBGeorge Floyd's body has arrived in Houston for burial. Former officer, Derek Chauvin, who was charged in George Floyd's death has appeared in court. And, the Southern District of New York has requested testimony from Prince Andrew in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
An emotional memorial.
June 05, 2020 13:28 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBGeorge Floyd's memorial was an emotional one! Some Americans are returning to work, but is the job market actually recovering? And, will the U.K. have free vaccines when they're ready?
Organized and dedicated.
June 04, 2020 13:30 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe rioting, looting, and peaceful protesting have all been organized and dedicated! George Floyd protests bring out thousands all over the world! And, now all four Minneapolis cops are now charged in George Floyd's death.
Will looting come to an end?
June 03, 2020 13:28 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThe Orange County D.A. joins in to weigh in on the rioting and looting. How are tech companies responding to the current situation? And, a positive outlook into the peaceful protesting.
Going to "dominate the streets."
June 02, 2020 13:39 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBPresident Trump vows to back governors and mayors to help stop the rioting and looting! What is the "Insurrection Act?" And, there are a number of primaries today!
Anger across America.
June 01, 2020 13:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBPeaceful protesting, looting, and rioting all across the country. Concerns are being raised about the Coronavirus spreading due to all the protesting. And, two astronauts have settled in their new home! ... (they're far, far away from home).
Riots, Protests, and Looting in Los Angeles
May 31, 2020 21:06 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIt's a very special Sunday afternoon report with Jennifer Jones Lee. We continue our breaking news coverage of the riots and protests happening in Southern California and around the country. We talk with KFI reporters Kris Ankarlo and Steve Gregory, Councilman Paul Koretz, and more.
Set for "lift off" now?
May 29, 2020 13:25 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBHow do astronauts deal with scrubbed launches? We discuss President Trump's executive order regarding social media. And, we have your weekend entertainment report!
One hundred thousand.
May 28, 2020 13:29 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOne hundred thousand Americans have died of COVID-19. The SpaceX launch didn't go as planned! And, how is the country doing as America is reopening?
Set for launch!
May 27, 2020 13:32 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThere is a new era in space flight! What has been spent and what Elon Musk takes away from this! And, House Republicans are suing Nancy Pelosi over the proxy vote.
Back to the gym?
May 26, 2020 13:26 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBWhat is going to be the rules of re-engagement when it comes to the gym? We talk with the co-creator of a non-profit COVID-19 tribute site. And, a manhunt continues for a UConn student suspected of two murders.
Memorial Day!
May 25, 2020 14:20 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBTONY PERRI DIGITAL MEMORIAL DAY WRAPS UP, READY FOR CORONADO MEMORIAL DAY BY THE NUMBERS MICHELLE HOWELL SOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER
One step closer to the first pitch...
May 22, 2020 13:41 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWe may finally be getting to see some baseball soon! The U.N. is launching a "verified" initiative globally to combat COVID-19 misinformation. And, we have your Memorial Day weekend entertainment report!
Unemployment up again?
May 21, 2020 13:31 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBWill unemployment numbers show a slowdown in the near future? More scams coming due to the Coronavirus pandemic. And, addiction specialists fear that a second pandemic of substance abuse will happen!
Dogs can detect it?
May 20, 2020 13:26 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBCould dogs hold the key to detecting COVID-19? We have the telecommuter's worst enemy: Inactivity. And, when will California actually reopen fully?
Sports? Where art thou?
May 19, 2020 13:32 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBProfessional sports may make its return to New York! Summertime is convention time, but it may make look different this year. And, President Trump is taking Hydroxychloroquine! Nancy Pelosi had some... rather concerns of the president taking this drug.
When will we have a vaccine?
May 18, 2020 13:40 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBWhere will things stand at the end of the year when it comes to a COVID-19 vaccine? Car production is starting up again. And, President Trump and former President Obama are at odds!
An actual antibody test?
May 15, 2020 13:22 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThere is a "gamechanger" antibody test in the U.K. Puppy scams are on the rise! And, the CDC releases new guidance on how states can safely reopen.
Chinese hackers!
May 14, 2020 13:25 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThe FBI and the DHS warn of Chinese hackers targeting Coronavirus research. Uber is set to use facial recognition to ensure drivers wear masks! And, therapists are trading the couch for a keyboard and mouse!
Obamagate?
May 13, 2020 13:37 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBPresident Trump says that "Obamagate makes Watergate look small-time!" House Democrats unveil a $3trillion stimulus bill. And, gas prices are back on the rise!
Funeral traditions in jeopardy!
May 12, 2020 13:48 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBCOVID-19 forces changes to funeral traditions! After easing lockdown, Wuhan reports a new outbreak. And, does warmer weather slow down the virus?
Mail-in voting?
May 11, 2020 13:29 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBCOVID-19 throws a new urgency into the mail-in voting debate! NASA is developing a ventilator! And, a mysterious illness in children in New York City is possibly linked to COVID-19.
Are you ready for some football?
May 08, 2020 13:33 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThe NFL has released the entire 2020-2021 schedule! With COVID-19 fatalities still rising, Texas enters the next phase of reopening. And, we have your weekend entertainment report!
That popular huh?
May 07, 2020 13:23 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBPresident Trump had no idea how popular the Coronavirus Task Force was! The first vaccine trials are underway! And, there is a growing battle over the Texas hairstylist's arrest.
Is wearing a mask absolutely vital?
May 06, 2020 13:25 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBDr. Simone Wildes explains why wearing a mask is, in fact, absolutely vital. A lead U.K. scientist resigns after breaking lockdown rules to meet the married girlfriend! And, we recap the president's visit at Honeywell in Arizona.
Meat is next?
May 05, 2020 13:27 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBFirst it was toilet paper and disinfectant spray, now is meat going to start disappearing now? President Trump gets back out in public while Biden is staying home. And, a global pledge for vaccine research doesn't include the U.S. or Russia.
First time out in long time...
May 04, 2020 13:33 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBPresident Trump says that he and his team are "missing our wonderful rallies and many other things!" Football season is still on amid the global pandemic. And, Kim Jong Un reappears!
Came from a China test lab?
May 01, 2020 13:27 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBDid the COVID-19 start in a Wuhan test lab? United Airlines claim a $1.7billion loss in 3 months. And, we have your weekend entertainment report!
It's showing promise!
April 30, 2020 13:26 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBThe flu drug, Remdesivir, is showing promise for treatment of COVID-19. Nursing home residents and families are confronting fears. And, President Trump is ready to get out of the White House!