KFI Featured Segments

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’s killing of American protester R...

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 also discuss the benefits of investin...

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, with any purchase, along with hourly ...

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. 

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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. Plus, Andy recounts how he rang in the...

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.

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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 Noory.

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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, they touch on wage garnishment for stu...

It's been a year since a series of wildfires engulfed parts of Southern California, leveling entire parts of Pacific Palisades and Altadena, and leaving a path of destruction and unanswered questions in their wake.

Now, a year later, residents in both burn areas are working to rebuild their homes and their lives, navigating bureaucratic issues and other challenges.

The KFI News Team revisits the events of last January...

It's been a year since a series of wildfires engulfed parts of Southern California, leveling entire parts of Pacific Palisades and Altadena, and leaving a path of destruction and unanswered questions in their wake.

Now, a year later, residents in both burn areas are working to rebuild their homes and their lives, navigating bureaucratic issues and other challenges.

The KFI News Team revisits the events of last January...

Palisades Fire victim enters LA Mayor’s race; Nick Reiner’s high-profile defense attorney has left his client, leaving the 32-year old with a public defender on the case in which he’s accused of murdering his father, Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his mother; Civil rights activists call for a demonstration in LA after an ICE agent is involved in a deadly shooting in Minneapolis; Warner Brothers Discovery once a...