Welcome Amy King, the NEW host of Wake Up Call! On tap this morning, a potential third Trump indictment looms, the latest on the coup in Niger, will old candidates make age an issue in the 2024 election, Matthew McConaughey is pushing a school safety initiative, and Amy checked out the new World of Barbie experience in Santa Monica.

Wake Up Call

Jason Middleton hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC Reporter Jason Nathanson comes on the program to deliver your entertainment report headed into the weekend. Interest rates went up again this week, but is a September rate hike in view, too? For that matter, when will the Fed start to cut its key interest rate? Jason speaks with Senior Economic Analyst at Bankrate.com Greg McBride to break it all down. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp joins Jason Middleton on Wake Up Call. This week, Dean focuses on houses and hot dogs.

Jason Middleton hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC Reporter Jason Nathanson comes on the program to deliver your entertainment report headed into the weekend. Interest rates went up again this week, but is a September rate hike in view, too? For that matter, when will the Fed start to cut its key interest rate? Jason speaks with Senior Economic Analyst at <a href="http://Bankrate.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bankrate.com</a> Greg McBride to break it all down. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp joins Jason Middleton on Wake Up Call. This week, Dean focuses on houses and hot dogs.

Interest Rates Went Up Again & Jason and the House Whisperer

Jason Middleton hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News Reporter Jim Ryan joins the show to talk emergency call centers being understaffed and overworked. Jason speaks with ABC Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski about automakers teaming up to take on Tesla in public charging infrastructure. ABC News Ike Ejiochi returns to speak on the scary moment yesterday on Capitol Hill where Mitch McConnell froze during a press conference. ABC Crime and Terrorism Reporter Brad Garrett wraps the show unpacking the Hunter Biden investigation from an investigator’s point-of-view.

The Hunter Biden investigation

Jason Middleton hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News Ike Ejiochi joins the show to discuss Kevin McCarthy, in escalation, floating Biden impeachment inquiry. Jason speaks with Senior Writer for FIVETHIRTYEIGHT.COM Amelia Thomson-Deveaux about who would potentially win if Trump wasn’t in the GOP Primary. CNBC Business News Reporter Jane Wells comes on the program for a new edition of Biz Buzz where she speaks on Snapchat stock tanking, PacWest Bank and Banc of California becoming one entity, and UPS: the granddaddy of all strikes this Summer has been averted. ABC’s Mike Dobuski wraps the show talking about Samsung’s new foldables.

Jason Middleton hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. ABC News Ike Ejiochi joins the show to discuss Kevin McCarthy, in escalation, floating Biden impeachment inquiry. Jason speaks with Senior Writer for <a href="http://FIVETHIRTYEIGHT.COM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FIVETHIRTYEIGHT.COM</a> Amelia Thomson-Deveaux about who would potentially win if Trump wasn’t in the GOP Primary. CNBC Business News Reporter Jane Wells comes on the program for a new edition of Biz Buzz where she speaks on Snapchat stock tanking, PacWest Bank and Banc of California becoming one entity, and UPS: the granddaddy of all strikes this Summer has been averted. ABC’s Mike Dobuski wraps the show talking about Samsung’s new foldables.

McCarthy Floats Biden Impeachment

Jason Middleton hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Tom Rivers talks about North Korea firing more missiles in protest of U.S. submarines. Jason then 'Gets Businessy' with inflation, artificial intelligence and Elon Musk's continued antics at Twitter. Then, ABC's Jim Ryan highlights 'the pink wave' that Barbie is causing. And ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers talks about President Biden announcing an expansion to mental health care access.

Elon's 'Birder' Problem

Jason Middleton hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Tom Rivers joins the show to talk about the Women's World Cup kicking off in Australia and New Zealand. Then, ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Teavers shares information on President Biden establishing the Emmett Till Memorial this week. More from ABC: Steve Roberts joins the show - could a third party get traction for the upcoming Presidential Election next year? And ABC's Jim Ryan talks about the dispite widening over a floating border barrier in Texas.

Bye Bye, Birdie

Jason Middleton hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Entertainment Reporter Jason Nathanson joins the show to talk about 'Barbenheimer', as both Barbie and Oppenheimer release today. Then, Vivek Pandya, Lead Analyst at Adobe Analytics talks with Jason about online shopping and Amazon Prime Day. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp comes on to talk about the essential homeowner toolkit for 2023. And ABC's Jim Ryan shares information on lawmakers preparing for a UFO hearing.

'Barbenheimer' is Upon Us

Jason Middleton hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House Reporter Karen Travers discusses Bidenomics, the border situation, and borrowers. David Collado, Small Business Expert and President of Happy Howie’s comes on the show to talk over small business owners feeling the squeeze of economic uncertainty, how small business owners are using credit cards, and new legislation that could put an end to credit card rewards. Jason speaks with Senior Economic Analyst at BankRate.com Ted Rossman about his most recent data dive centers on junk fees and their effects on monthly household budgets. Ted also looks at the trend of companies trying to be more transparent about their fee structures. The show wraps with ABC News Radio Correspondent Jim Ryan talking about the thousands of solar panel owners who have been left in the dark.

Jason Middleton hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House Reporter Karen Travers discusses Bidenomics, the border situation, and borrowers. David Collado, Small Business Expert and President of Happy Howie’s comes on the show to talk over small business owners feeling the squeeze of economic uncertainty, how small business owners are using credit cards, and new legislation that could put an end to credit card rewards. Jason speaks with Senior Economic Analyst at <a href="http://BankRate.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BankRate.com</a> Ted Rossman about his most recent data dive centers on junk fees and their effects on monthly household budgets. Ted also looks at the trend of companies trying to be more transparent about their fee structures. The show wraps with ABC News Radio Correspondent Jim Ryan talking about the thousands of solar panel owners who have been left in the dark.

Bidenomics, Border, & Borrowers

Jason Middleton hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News in Washington D.C. Matt Seylar joins the show to discuss the strange story of the U.S soldier who crossed the DMZ line into North Korea. Jason speaks with KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on this Wired Wednesday to talk about Facebook unveiling its new AI tool, Gmail urges users to turn on enhanced safe browsing, and AI headshots are pretty wild. Jane Wells comes on the show for a new edition of ‘Biz Buzz’ and talks about why Netflix is supposed to report great earnings today, an incredible Tour de France this year, and a new work from home tactic. The show wraps with Jason speaking with ABC's Alex Stone about after 26 years, the police investigation into Tupac Shakur’s murder in Las Vegas.

U.S. Soldier Captured in North Korea

Jason Middleton hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Tom Rivers joins the show to talk about Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to retaliate against Ukraine's 'terrorist' attack on Russia's Crimea bridge. Then, ABC's Jim Ryan highlights yet another product shortage, and this one we've seen before - Sriracha. ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers talks about how President Biden is slated to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. And it's an ABC-kind-of-morning, as Shannon Crawford wraps up Wake Up Call to share more information on the bottleneck keeping many U.S. citizens from receiving their new / renewed passports quickly.

The Players Get Younger, We Get Older

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Jason Middleton hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's Tom Rivers joins the show to talk about the Wimbledon tournament that took place over the weekend, where 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to take home the title. ABC's Steve Roberts shares information on Presidential candidate and current Governor of Florida Ron Desantis - slipping already? And ABC's Jim Ryan talks about the three-digit suicide prevention lifeline generating a massive response.

He's WimbleDONE It!

Amy King hosts your Friday morning. West Coast-based entertainment correspondent for ABC News Jason Nathanson joins the show to speak on the entertainment report: SAG-AFTRA goes on strike, joining WGA. The OC Fair begins today! Amy talks with Chicken Charlie about what you can look forward to. Dean Sharp returns to Wake Up Call Amy King for a new edition of Amy and The House Whisperer! Dean covers the 10 ways to better cool your home in a heat wave. Lastly, KFI Traffic guru Nick Pagliochini comes on the program to share what is happening around Southern California this weekend.

SAG-AFTRA Goes on Strike

Amy King hosts your Thursday morning. ABC Reporter Caleb Silver comes on the show to discuss inflation continuing to cool in June, new CPI shows. ABC Crime and Terrorism Expert Brad Garrett joins the program to talk about ghost guns an increasingly deadly problem among teens and the negative effects of GOP attacks on the FBI. Amy is joined by KFI Traffic’s and fellow Disney adult Nick Pagliochini to talk Disney auctions. The show wraps with ABC Foreign Correspondent Tom Rivers speaking on Russia reacting to the Vilnius Summit, FM says “NATO has returned to the schemes of the cold war.”

Russia Reacts to Vilnius Summit

Amy King hosts your Wednesday morning. National Weather Service’s Dave Bruno comes on the show to let us know what to expect from the weather the rest of the week and to talk about the Northern Lights, where they can be seen and when. Amy speaks with KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on this Wired Wednesday to talk about Threads, the new app released by Meta, a new incredible AI chatbot, and Amazon Prime Day. ABC Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski joins the program to discuss a new smartphone company. Your morning Wake Up Call wraps with ABC’s Jim Ryan talking about the Feds warning snack-lovers about look-alike products.

A New Smartphone Company: Could "Nothing" Be Something?

Amy King hosts your Tuesday morning, Free Slurpee and Amazon Prime Day! ABC's Ines De La Cuetara joins the show to talk about President Biden being in Lithuania for the NATO Summit. Then, ABC's Jim Ryan highlights the Tulsa Massacre and how the survivors of the historical event seek to keep the memory ripe. ABC News Correspondent Luke Barr talks about former U.S. gmynastics doctor Larry Nassar having been stabbed in prison. And ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers talks about the PGA defending its merger with LIV in front of Congress as many fear the joining of the two would create a monopoly.

To Slurpee or To Amazon Prime Day? Why Not Both?!

Amy King is back to host your Monday morning Wake Up Call! She had a wild weekend traveling up to Oregon and shares her experience, which was riddled with car trouble. Then, ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to talk about the NATO Summit meeting. ABC's Steve Roberts talks with Amy about race and college admissions following the overturning of Affirmative Action and diversification on College campuses. And ABC's Jim Ryan wanrs against the trending Vampire Facial, which has led to HIV transmission and is now being questioned by health experts.

The 'King' Returns

Jason Middleton hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. ABC's White House Correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to talk about how health care costs and junk fees are at the top of the priority list when it comes to making changes, as an announcement is expected later today. Then, ABC Senior News Correspondent Aaron Katersky shares information about Twitter sending Meta a cease-and-desist letter over Meta's new app 'Threads'. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp returns to talk about roofs, yard drainage and the coming of El Nino. And ABC"s Entertainment Reporter Jason Nathanson highlights what's coming to theaters and streaming this weekend and next.

It's A Copy-Cat-Fight

Jason Middleton hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to discuss Biden aiming to tout manufacturing investments in South Carolina. ABC Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski comes on the program to talk META’s launch of their new app “Threads.” Jason speaks with ABC News Reporter covering Israel &amp; Palestine territories Jordana Miller about Israel withdrawing forces after a 2-day operation that left 12 Palestinians &amp; 1 Israeli dead. The show wraps with ABC’s Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett talking about innovative approaches to help head off the next would-be shooter out there but need more than lip service to be implemented.

META “Threads” the Needle

Jason Middleton hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News Correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show to discuss violence once again escalating in the Mideast. KFI's tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins Jason Middleton on Wake Up Call for Wired Wednesday to talk about Instagram launching a new app called ‘Threads.’ Google updating its privacy policy, and Yahoo, one of the internet’s oldest brands, planning a comeback in the public markets. President of First American Bank Jerry Braakman breaks down the Financial Report and the FED. The show wraps with Senior Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley from FiveThirtyEight.com talking about whether the prospect of a third-party “Independent Unity Ticket” for 2024 is realistic.

Jason Middleton hosts your Wednesday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News Correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show to discuss violence once again escalating in the Mideast. KFI's tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins Jason Middleton on Wake Up Call for Wired Wednesday to talk about Instagram launching a new app called ‘Threads.’ Google updating its privacy policy, and Yahoo, one of the internet’s oldest brands, planning a comeback in the public markets. President of First American Bank Jerry Braakman breaks down the Financial Report and the FED. The show wraps with Senior Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley from <a href="http://FiveThirtyEight.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FiveThirtyEight.com</a> talking about whether the prospect of a third-party “Independent Unity Ticket” for 2024 is realistic.

Look Out, Twitter

Jason Middleton hosts your Tuesday, Independence Day Wake Up Call. David Ortiz is the LAFD Public Information Officer and joins the show to talk about fireworks, safety and preparing your pets for the festivities this evening. Shannon Miller then comes on - she's a former Olympic gymnast, is a cancer survivor and spokesperson for cancer prevention. And Maggie McKay, owner of Vidiots, shares information about the Los Angeles film space and video rental store founded by women.

Happy Birthday, America

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

Excellent host and format

I really enjoy the show. 

Thank you,
Scott from Carlsbad, Ca

Great Morning Show to Wake up too!

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