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Guest: Hal Kempfer, Global Security Expert and Retired Marine Intelligence Officer to weigh in on the DC Crash. Let's watch the Grammy's/Fire Aid Benefit Concert together. Guest: Ramtin Ray Nosrati, LA developer who built 29 homes in the Palisades, 19 burned. He has an offer to help residents who have lost their home. We talk all about Groundhog Day, the Eagles and do our cross with Chris Merrill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Monks begins the show by examining the aftermath of the recent fire—discussing the challenges of rebuilding, the reopening of PCH, and the complicated role of ‘tragedy tourism’ in understanding and moving past the devastation. Later, he explores the LA City Council’s delay of an eviction moratorium for wildfire victims, the potential of downtown Los Angeles to attract displaced residents, and the breaking news of a fatal police shooting at Newport Beach Pier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Monks kicks off hour two with a humorous reflection on aging before diving into groundbreaking research from UC Irvine’s Dr. Sean Young. Together, they explore how mindful listening to improvisational jazz may dramatically reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain, with potential implications for AI-enhanced treatment in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DEI & Black History month per President Trump. Army Black Hawk crew involved in DC crash made up of 'top pilots' with thousands of hours of experience. Army Black Hawk helicopter in DC crash was practicing disaster drill. President Trump's response. Trump administration's attack on DEI. Interview with Maiya Winston, a Global DEI Ambassador.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More on DEI & Black History month per President Trump. 'Overwhelming’: what happens to 50,000lb of extra LA wildfire clothing donations? Owners of these restaurants lost to Los Angeles fires plan to rebuild. 10 events in Southern California celebrating Black History Month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Producer of the Fork Report, Dana Schaeffer chose FUN-Employment and a bet on herself. She quit her job and is making her culinary dreams come true. Take a listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You never want to host and get everyone sick. Neil has some amazing tips if you're hosting for the Big Game. Keep your food bacteria free and have a great time. Take a listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Special Guest Host Paul Barrie Jr. filling in for Mo’Kelly with Mark Rahner and a brand-new edition of ‘The Rahner Report’ - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Special Guest Host Paul Barrie Jr. filling in for Mo’Kelly with L.A. Radio Legend Nautica De La Cruz checking out ‘The Mystic Museum,’ Burbank’s hub for horror enthusiasts AND highlighting today’s ‘Hidden Gem’ with ‘WriteGirl’s’ “mission to promote creativity and self-expression to empower girls and gender-expansive youth, within a community of writers” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday’s, Gary and Shannon bring you a stack of stories that slipped through the cracks during the week. These stories are called the #NineNewsNuggetsYouNeedToKnow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about great appliances for the Super Bowl, a NEW footlong Oreo, and store private sales are up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the best of CES when it comes to home gadgets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy speaks with the President / CEO of Los Angeles Mission Troy Vaughn about their upcoming event to help support LA fire victims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth conversation with “internationally renowned artist, composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and keyboard master,” Cory Henry, who joins the program to preview his critically acclaimed gospel album "Church" as well as the 3rd annual ‘Cory Henry & Friends Grammy Jam,’ taking place Sat, Feb 1, 8:30 PM at The Sun Rose (8430 Sunset Boulevard, Westwood, CA 90069) celebrating Henry’s sixth Grammy nomination - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at things your phone can do but you didn't know it, like the ease of making three-way conference calls and more on ‘Tech Thursday’ with regular guest contributor; (author, podcast host, and technology pundit)) Marsha Collier - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary speaks with tech guru Marc Saltman during #TechTalk about the China’s new AI program DeepSeek.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A conversation with KFI Producer Kayla Austin, who joins the program to preview her new iHeartRadio Podcast “Sex in the City of Angels” wherein “four single women in their 30s navigate dating, friendship, and life in the city of Los Angeles, as they revisit every iconic episode of Sex and the City - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth analysis of the most viral stories of the week in “The Viral Load” with regular guest contributor Tiffany Hobbs weighing in on everything from the Detroit Rapper that’s suing Lyft after a driver allegedly told her she wouldn't 'fit' in his car due to her weight, the New Jersey Man suing for the right to sell his own organs - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Legendary Comedian George Wallace returns to the program with a preview of the brand new Prime Video series ‘Clean Slate,’ wherein “Wallace stars as Harry, an old-school car wash owner in Alabama who has a lot of soul searching to do when the child he thought was a son returns as Desiree (Laverne Cox), a proud, trans woman” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – The return of the “Nice Exercise Lady,” regular guest contributor Claudine Cooper on KFI - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Wednesday, Gary and Shannon talk about the latest shows and movies they have been watching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon bring in their friend Justin Worsham to talk all things parenting including what is the hardest age to parent kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA News tech reporter and host of ‘Rich on Tech’ on KFI Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about DeepSeek, the new Chinese open-source AI model that flipped Silicon Valley upside down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – “What’s Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer in celebration of the Lunar New Year in Southern California from ‘85c Degrees Bakery & Café’ to the ‘Tet Festival’ in Garden Grove and MORE - Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth conversation with Author, Inspirational Speaker Carl S. McNair regarding the “Space Shuttle ‘Challenger’ 39th Commemoration” and continuing the legacy of younger brother, Astronaut Ronald E. McNair, who perished on ‘Challenger STS-51l’ - KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look ‘Beyond the Box Score’ with regular guest contributor Jackie Rae; Long Beach Post/WNBA Reporter and host of ‘The Jackie Rae Show,’ weighing in on Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell’s plans to return to coaching seven days after giving birth to her first child, and MORE - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firing Back: California Republicans are pushing back against suggestions by President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans that federal disaster aid for victims of wildfires that ravaged Southern California should come with strings attached, possibly jeopardizing the president's policy agenda in a deeply divided Congress at the outset of his second term. Political Fallout: The California Secretary of State announced Thursday that an initiative for the November 2028 ballot asking whether California should be its own country is cleared to start gathering signatures. LA Law: The Law Makers, Law Breakers and times that there oughta be a law. From the Ashes: Much like thousands of families who lost their homes in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Brian McShea and Stephanie Raynor of Altadena have been spending their time sifting through the rubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics as Usual: The scuttlebutt and palace intrigue of the politisphere. Manifest Density: President Trump seems fixated on his quest for Greenland, Panama and Canada. He also took it upon himself to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Can he do that? Kind of.... He can call it whatever he wants but it’s probably not going to catch on. Let’s Argue About Abortion! President Donald Trump's new Justice Department leadership issued an order Friday to curtail prosecutions against people accused of blocking reproductive rights facilities, calling the cases an example of the "weaponization" of law enforcement. SCOTUS: The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether the state of Oklahoma may fund a proposed Catholic charter school, a blockbuster case that could redraw the line between church and state by allowing government to establish and directly fund religious schools for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s No Business Like... News of note from Tinsel Town and beyond. Top Story Recap: California Republicans are pushing back against suggestions by President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans that federal disaster aid for victims of wildfires that ravaged Southern California should come with strings attached, possibly jeopardizing the president's policy agenda in a deeply divided Congress at the outset of his second term. The Rest of the Stories: Stories that make you say “Hmmmm?” that didn’t fit neatly into any other spot on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever been left speechless by something a date said—whether it was so peculiar it caught you off guard or so wildly inappropriate it made you laugh? In Things I Heard While Dating, Emily dives into the quirky, cringe-worthy and often hilarious world of real-life dating encounters. This collection of over 100 memorable lines from dates, marriages and questionable pickup attempts, paired with funny backstories and dating insights, captures the lighter side of modern relationships. Super relatable. Have you ever experienced these dating mishaps?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five days into his presidency, Trump lands in L.A. to survey damage after criticizing fire response. Insurance is the main reason many Pacific Palisades residents won't return: Million Dollar Listing's Josh Altman. No neighbors, no market, no town: For people whose homes survived, a painful road ahead. Why are lost pets turning into an afterthought as fire recovery begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Criticism increases for LAUSD disrupting sports when not all areas were affected. Starbucks barista says his store has a ‘panic button’ behind the counter, but fears it won’t be enough to quell angry customers after open-door policy reversal. Starbucks is training staff on how to de-escalate conflict with people who aren't buying anything as it rolls back its open-door policy. Contraception begins at Erection Act / Spirit Airlines announces new dress code banning 'revealing clothes' and 'offensive tattoos' + Cross with Merrill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Join Mark Rahner as he kicks off a refreshing, entertainment-focused show designed to provide a fun escape from the intensity of daily news. Starting with an introduction to his dynamic crew, Mark teases upcoming segments on the Razzies and Oscars, and delves into his rich background and memorable interviews with some unexpected celebrities. As the evening progresses, he tackles the push to return to a five-day workweek, humorously critiquing outdated tips and advocating for a more efficient four-day schedule while also discussing the lasting impact of COVID masks. Special guest Amber Lawson from Comedy Gives Back joins Mark to spotlight the Alt Comedy All Stars Fire Relief Benefit and her innovative Swipe Club, empowering women over 40 in the dating scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.