KFI Featured Segments

Neil shares two valuable kitchen hacks. First, he reveals a simple technique for de-boning a rotisserie chicken without the mess or hassle. Neil also talks about the benefits of using a rice cooker, showing you how to get the most out of this often-overlooked kitchen appliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Saavaedra chats with Debra Borden, a licensed social worker and author who's pioneering culinary therapy. They dive into the world of cooking as a therapeutic tool, exploring how it can help people connect with their emotions and well-being. Debra shares her personal journey, from working with troubled teens to developing a formalized curriculum for culinary therapy. She discusses the science...

We're sipping on some delicious French wines and enjoying Charcuterie with Thibaud Duccini - the owner of the Wine Station in downtown LA. Tibo shares his story of bringing a taste of France to LA, from his early days working in restaurants to opening his own wine bar. We dive into the world of wine, from his favorite French wines to the process of becoming a sommelier. Plus, we're talking about h...

 Single women are consistently outpacing single men in homeownership, accounting for 19% of homes sold nationwide last year. What’s Lou’s advice for single-woman homeowners? Do not let the boyfriend move in. If you do let him stay over, do not give him a key. Do not let him forward his mail and bills to your address. Do not let him make any improvements to the home or fix any...

Oprah Winfrey talked about her lifelong struggles with weight gain and yoyo dieting, and her GLP-1 journey. She insists she has an “obesity gene.” Health experts weigh in on her theory that obesity is predetermined by genetics. Spoiler: It has never been proven. “You don’t overeat and become obese; obesity causes you to overeat,” Oprah explained to the dimwits of &ldq...

Manufacturing has traditionally been a tentpole of the American economy. And car manufacturing has historically played a big part in the nation’s strong economy. President Trump made a deal with Japanese vehicle maker Toyota to reshore its car manufacturing on US soil. It appears the threat of tariffs worked. Meanwhile, at the Port of Long Beach, the amount of trade has e...

The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about the four types of American houses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economically, we’re doing well! The stock market is looking good; unemployment is down (4.4%); and consumer spending is up. So why aren’t people feeling more prosperous? Gen Z, aged around 18–28, is being criticized for being the laziest workforce ever, transactional and unmotivated, claiming they’re not failing at work, rather, work is fa...

The anti-ICE protests, sparked by the fatal shooting of Renee Good, presently happening throughout the USA, don’t appear to be dying down. So why does it appear to be mostly white women protesting? There are several theories as to why that is, but one is that a lot of these women are unmarried and childless but still have the instinct to mother, so they see ICE agents as their...

Things are changing in the restaurant industry. Prices are through the roof, no matter the dining experience. People are now eating earlier, with over 51% of Gen Z and Millennials preferring the early bird special. The 5.00 p.m.–5.30 p.m. slot is exploding in popularity, with younger diners enjoying a happy-hour feed. Looks like booze is off the menu! With drinking down&n...

#TechTalk follows with Marc Saltzman breaking down CES standouts like robots and AI accessories, plus a Snowmageddon update from Toronto See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss investing in Pokemon cards, the Polymarket craze, and timeshares making a comeback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merrill recalls his sporty youth in which he lost at a record speed during a wrestling match. Should President Trump intervene to help the citizens of Iran? What happens if the US faces off against Denmark? Trump says we must have control of Greenland for national security. When it comes to purchasing a home in LA, nobody can afford a darn thing! Even downsizing doesn’t&n...

California’s Prop 50 went to the courts, and federal judges upheld the maps, going against GOP claims that the maps were unconstitutional and racist. The man in the U-Haul truck who plowed through the crowd of people marching in support of Iranian civilians in LA’s Westwood is now speaking out. He claims the protestors attacked him, not the other way around. What’s Merr...

One way to make your money work for you while you’re sleeping is to invest in NFTs — take Merrill’s word for it! Glenn Beck of The Blaze has been using AI-generated podcasts during the overnight shift. Did his fans notice? If you're under a certain height, you won’t be allowed to enjoy Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show! Remember Qui...

January is Stalking Awareness Month, and new research from Harvard is changing the conversation. A long-term study shows women who experience stalking face a dramatically higher risk of heart disease, turning stalking into a serious public health issue. In this Featured Segment with KFI's Heather Brooker, we talk with Maricela Rio-Faust, CEO of Human Options, about why trauma shows up in the body,...

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Apple partnering with Google, a new health food scanning app, Nissan wireless charging, and the ‘You Dead’ app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Merrill returns from his holiday break with a personal health update before breaking down the DOJ’s decision not to pursue a civil-rights probe in the ICE shooting. The show examines rising home and auto insurance rates hitting California residents, explores quality-of-life trends outside the state, and looks at new data naming L.A. home to the world’s worst major tourist attract...

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...