KFI Featured Segments

Chris fires up the talkbacks and responds to listeners while sharing his excitement—and slight terror—about teaming up with Monks. He breaks down the surge in short-term rental bookings ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what skyrocketing demand could mean for host cities. Chris also dives into what we know so far about the El Paso airspace shutdown, vents about a very spec...

Chris teams up with Michael Monks as he unpacks his chaotic move back to Los Angeles, reflects on his long-running “work-lastionship” with the Foosh, and somehow finds time to tell an unforgettable outhouse story from his days in Michigan. The show also dives into the troubling second week of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, as investigators review home surveillance footage and...

In #TechTalk, they break down the doorbell footage recovery in the Nancy Guthrie case and Ring's wild rise from Shark Tank rejection to surveillance giant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Reddit’s list of the biggest Boomer complaints to McDonald’s McNugget “caviar” kits selling out in minutes, Lou Penrose dives into the strange and telling trends shaping today’s culture. He covers the apparent decline of Las Vegas strip clubs, the Orange County coffee shop shut down after 17 arrests for public nudity, and the lingering controv...

Lou Penrose lays out his simple formula for government: create the right conditions for Americans to succeed—and ensure justice. With new jobs numbers showing Americans are back to work and U.S. jobs rebounding, Lou argues the country is rediscovering its economic footing, thanks in part to Trump’s tariffs. He takes on America’s disconnect from the real state of the eco...

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Lou Penrose dives into a fiery “Love Poll” revealing most Americans say you can run a split household politically—while a new Fox poll suggests Democrats and Republicans can still fall head over heels. Lou re-shares his rules for dating single young adults and asks the big question: can you truly be in love with someone from the other...

Lou dives into the so-called “dating recession” among high schoolers and shares his own dating rules. He breaks down KFI AM 640’s upcoming weekday lineup changes featuring John Kobylt, Tim Conway Jr., Chris Merrill, Michael Monks and more, while reacting to listener talkbacks. Lou also covers U.S. curler Rich Ruohonen speaking out about ICE presence in his home state and wraps it...

Lou tackles the heated debate over immigrants and ICE, including the claim that “the little boy wasn’t the little boy” detained by agents. He reacts to a bar showdown over Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, fires back at listener talkbacks, and marks the anniversary of a 1978 debut album that changed rock forever with one of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded. Plus, mor...

Lou dives into the breaking news of a person detained in connection with the suspected kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, and unpacks what we know so far. Plus, a major shake-up with KFI’s new weekday lineup. Lou tackles the growing power—and controversy—of facial recognition technology, pushes back on The New York Times’ claim that pot use is &ld...

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich speaks on the social media “addiction” trail, ads on ChatGPT, YouTube TV launching cheaper plans, and the most controversial gadget you don’t know about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about selecting a good grocery store, the use of delivery apps, and stealth wealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Arnett sparks debate with a controversial take on tattoos as San Francisco shows signs of a comeback while hosting the Super Bowl. Andy digs into Sam Darnold’s jaw-dropping California tax bill that somehow beats his Super Bowl winnings, breaks down BMW’s major U.S. recall over a fire risk, and asks why Gen-Z is avoiding driver’s licenses altogether (hint: fear plays a role)....

KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins joins Andy Riesmeyer to break down the latest weather headlines, followed by a lively discussion on smoking culture and listener talkbacks. Plus, reactions to Lindsey Vonn’s downhill crash at the Winter Olympics, Andy shares the surprising jobs he worked before landing at KTLA and KFI, and a look at California’s proposal to eliminate property taxes f...

Andy unpacks a truly strange lobby interaction at iHeart Media that somehow blurs the line between coffee shop and strip club, while an Orange County business faces backlash for doing the same. The crew also tackles the internet’s latest cultural emergency—men getting bangs in what some are calling a fresh hate crime against women—before Heather Brooker drops in with her entertai...

Chris is talking about California becoming more expensive, Teamster's beef with Waymo and the latest on the Olympic venues. It's on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is delving into the Epstein files and everyone named, Space X and X AI, and Moltbook. PLUS the latest with Lindsay Vonn. All that and more on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no business like show business and today Chris is covering the new Disney CEO and the Super Bowl. PLUS he's helping dudes find dates. It's all on KFIAM-640. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Alamo Drafthouse a thing of the past? At the fancy theater where you can drink booze and eat a full meal, they’re now asking customers to order food on their phone rather than through a human. It’s New Music Friday with “The Voice” producer Jake Primavera! First up, it’s new music from Charlie Put...

Do you have a favorite Super Bowl commercial? Andy loves “whazzuuup!” plus any Budweiser commercial. Is every man you know a low-T soy boy? There may be a reason for that — it’s all thanks to the testosterone influencer. Andy discusses bias in the media, particularly with outlets like the LA Times. Andy took part in a KTLA Super Bowl-themed relay race earlier...

The LA mayoral race is heating up, baby! What does that mean for Mayor Karen Bass, who’s running for a second term? Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is running! He’s very angry about the Palisades Fire, in which his home was completely destroyed. Andy discusses the KFI subreddit, which apparently is not indicative of the “typical” KFI liste...

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about the Italian nachos going viral, Super Bowl snacks from Walmart, Costco dips, and the frozen pasta the internet is raving about.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about being able to design your own home and be your own house whisperer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities allege an L.A. County imposter demanded a bitcoin ransom from the Guthries for a mother’s return. Lou takes listener talkbacks, reacts to an Olive Garden fryer mishap, and breaks down an audit finding New York City subway bathrooms often don’t answer when nature calls. Plus: after 80 years, Minute Maid’s frozen canned juices are getting p...

 A massive poll says Trader Joe’s is America’s top grocery store—though Lou thinks the friendliness might be a little much. He also tells a personal East Coast story involving his mom and supermodel Christie Brinkley. Meanwhile, Pizza Hut closes 250 stores as pizza culture shifts, younger crowds keep rivals thriving, listeners weigh in, and yes—McDonald&rsquo...

 Lou tackles rising California gas prices after Valero shuts down a refinery, responds to listener talkbacks, and reveals America’s best-selling car. Also on deck: why the minivan is no longer just for moms—and why The Foosh absolutely loves his Prius. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.