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Chris Merrill breaks down President Trump’s warning of strong U.S. action if Iran executes protesters and reports on Trump officials preparing an executive order aimed at housing affordability. Plus, backlash grows as Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok limits some image generation on X amid concerns over explicit content — and Chris plays listener talkbacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Chris Merrill is introduced to the new Linkin Park song by “The Foosh” before diving into Paramount’s looming board fight with Warner Bros. Discovery. The show takes a hard look at Hollywood behaving badly, with multiple high-profile arrests and charges making headlines, and wraps with a consumer push urging car manufacturers to bring back old-fashioned, physical c...

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Apple tapping Google to help bring more AI features to the iPhone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about President Trump proposed 10% interest cap rate, ditching credit cards for debit, and overdraft fees See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Andy Reismeyer breaks down his love for Hollywood with a Golden Globes recap, then sparks a fiery Pizza Week debate—from deep dish to classic NY style. He covers Santa Ana winds and warm SoCal temps, ocean water warnings at L.A. County beaches, and the bizarre trend of grilling hot dogs in their plastic packaging. Plus, James Reddick joins his pal And...

Andy kicks things off with a hilarious ChatGPT fail that can’t spell “strawberry,” then dives into Talkbacks and the chaos at an abandoned Southern California mall taken over by vandals. Plus, a bear moves in again under an Altadena home, the debate over whether waking up at 5 a.m. is a terrible idea, a mysterious fireball lighting up the SoCal sky, and a guy&rsquo...

Andy covers breaking news as a bomb squad responds to a suspicious device in the San Gabriel Valley, then shares a deeply touching story about his late father and his battle with pancreatic cancer. The show also brings hope with a promising new drug being tested at Penn, updates on Santa Ana winds, and Andy’s dive into a Facebook group for radio folks. Plus, a moving tribute to the...

Amy talks with the CEO of Team Rubicon Jim Brooks about the veteran-led humanitarian organization aiming to welcome 5,000 new volunteers nationwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 It’s Golden Globes night! It’ll be hosted by the very funny roast mistress Nikki Glaser. Following the last few years of economic hardship and misery, San Francisco is coming back with a vengeance. CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil can’t stop talking about himself and making on-air gaffs. He was appointed...

Genre-creating Grateful Dead sadly lost its co-founder Bob Weir this weekend at the age of 78. Weir and his iconic band embodied the sound of 1960s counterculture jam bands. Palate expanders are back. It’s a little barbaric bar that’s placed in the top of your mouth and turned with a little key to make your mouth wider if you’re dealing with overcrowding. Following last week&rsqu...

In this premiere episode of the Crest Report, Tim Conway Jr. is joined by Rich Jacoby, owner of Golden Crest Metals, a local company in the San Fernando Valley. They dive into the world of gold and silver investing, discussing the current market trends and how to get started. Rich shares his personal story, from his time as a police officer to his journey into the precious metals industry. They al...

Neil Saavedra said Strickland's Ice Cream has some of the BEST ice cream he has ever had and we all know our beloved Fork Reporter is well fed. Take a listen to Strickland's Neil Lui talk about all the exciting flavors as they celebrate 90 years overall, and two amazing years in Costa Mesa. You're invited! January 13th Strickland’s of Costa Mesa will offer $.90 small cones, a $4.95 value, wi...

Philly’s Best has it's ear to the Philly streets and they have Philly's latest craze and more when it comes to cheesesteaks. Bob Levey, co-founder of Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks is breaking down all they have to offer this year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Z, also known as the unofficial Altadena mayor, Zaire Calvin is a community leader, coach, and advocate for justice and equity in Altadena, California. After losing his home and sister in the 2025 Eaton Fire, he became a leading voice for recovery, land protection, and legacy rebuilding. It has been one year since the devastating fires and the community still needs our help. Take a listen.&n...

Kitchens get so messy. Neil was inspired by a dirty microwave to give us some great kitchen cleaning tips. You're going to need some dawn.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five-time Emmy Award–winning stand-up comedian and former NBC weathercaster Fritz Coleman @RealFritzColeman joins Andy Reismeyer for a wide-ranging conversation on comedy, California weather, retirement, and life as a senior finding humor in getting older. Fritz shares behind-the-scenes stories from his weathercasting days and reveals the simple template he uses to keep his comedy sharp. Plu...

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie looks back on his first year in office, KTLA’s Samantha Cortese joins Andy to break down hospice care fraud allegations, and a mischievous monkey is finally captured after wreaking havoc on a Morristown business. Plus, musical instruments, trending talk—and Andy introduces Generation Z’s new “Karen”: Jessica. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Andy dives into why Gen Z and millennial men are stepping back from approaching women, welcomes his hometown friend Jack Primavera for New Music Friday, and turns up the fun by playing Solo the Solo with listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks Nine News Nuggets You Need To Know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about redesigning your home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From fierce cold winds toppling signs and flipping big rigs across SoCal to Nikki Glaser prepping for her second turn as Golden Globes host, today’s Mark Thompson Show is packed. Plus, a Disneyland Monorail evacuation, Mark’s hilarious audition as Lincoln’s photographer at the park, and listener Talkbacks on Teslas and LA potholes you won’t want to miss....

The Foosh opens up with a heartfelt message of appreciation for KFI listeners, while California’s Zone Zero landscaping law stirs debate and concern across Los Angeles. Plus, EJ from 102.7 KISS FM joins Mark Thompson to break down award season buzz, followed by more lively, listener-fueled Talkbacks to round out the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

EJ from 102.7 KISS FM joins Mark Thompson for a nostalgic flex story about retired anchor John Beard and memories from iHeart’s old sound studio. Mark dives back into listener Talkbacks, revisits Michael Monks’ powerful “LA Fires: One Year Later” encore, covers a bear removed after months living beneath an Altadena home, and wraps it all up with a crossover chat with George...

Tech reporter Marc Saltzman joins live from a packed CES in Las Vegas with standout gadgets and trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel and Bill talk about the intersection of housing and politics. They discuss how President Trump and Gavin Newsom agree on banning large investors from buying single-family homes, citing concerns over affordability. They also delve into the impact of corporate landlords on the housing market, highlighting the struggles of mom-and-pop landlords and the benefits of rent control. Additionally, the...