KFI Live with Heather Brooker

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (10/04) - Cats, Greasers and the biggest stories in SoCal! Heather Brooker previews CatCon 2026, goes backstage with the Tony-winning musical The Outsiders at the Hollywood Pantages, and catches you up on the headlines everyone’s talking about. It’s news, entertainment and a little chaos on KFI Live with Heather Brooker.

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KFI Live with Heather Brooker (09/13) - Heather Brooker gets you ready for the 2026 Emmy Awards with a look at the biggest races, predictions and stars to watch on TV’s biggest night. Plus, America’s Got Talent standout comedian Daniel Alvarez joins Heather to talk about his AGT journey, his talent and what comes next. And KFI LIVE rounds up the biggest entertainment and news headlines making waves this week. It’s...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (09/06) - It’s a packed KFI Live with Heather Brooker! Bruce Campbell talks about his deeply personal new movie Ernie & Emma and why he’s taking Hollywood into his own hands. UCLA's Dr. Yalda Uhls breaks down new research on how Gen Z and Gen Alpha are approaching religion, faith and spirituality. Plus, Heather gets a one-on-one with The Mandalorian and Grogu to get the s...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (08/30) - It’s a packed KFI Live! We break down the L.A. Phil’s new plan to offer $10 Hollywood Bowl tickets to Medi-Cal and EBT cardholders. And LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger joins the show to talk about what’s at stake for Hollywood as the Paramount merger battle continues.

Plus, actor Jimmi Simpson takes us inside the mind-bending world of Dark Matter, and Halloween Horror Ni...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (08/23) - This week on KFI LIVE with Heather Brooker, Sublime frontman Jakob Nowell opens up about carrying on his father Bradley Nowell’s legacy and the future of the iconic Southern California band. Plus, Will Forte and Lana Condor talk about the long-awaited Coyote vs. Acme.

And Orange County dad Anthony Bright explains why he created RidePermit, an e-bike registry aimed at making young r...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (08/16) - On this episode of KFI LIVE with Heather Brooker, we look at an innovative way to help Eaton Fire survivors get back home. Altadena Brick by Brick is launching its “Bust a Move” initiative, relocating houses that would otherwise be demolished onto fire-cleared lots. The plan could potentially save families hundreds of thousands of dollars compared with rebuilding from scratch.

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KFI Live with Heather Brooker (08/09) - Can planting the right trees actually help communities fight wildfire risk? On this episode of KFI LIVE with Heather Brooker, Agoura Hills Mayor Jeremy Wolf explains how the city is reshaping its urban forest to create a more fire-resilient community.

Plus, meet Holly Pearson, a trailblazing live technical director, calling the shots behind major performances at the Hollywood Bowl. And how do...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (08/02) - The legal fallout from the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire continues as more residents file suit over alleged health impacts, pests and property damage. Plus, a new BBC documentary revisits sexual misconduct allegations against Jared Leto, which he categorically denies. Heather sits down with Brian Henson to talk about the return of the hilarious improv puppet show Puppet Up! to Los Angeles,...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (07/26) - Teen takeover events are drawing thousands of young people across Southern California and raising serious safety concerns after violence and arrests. Heather Brooker breaks down what's driving the trend and how cities are responding.

Plus, after losing their performance venue during the Eaton Fire, Altadena Music Theatre is back on stage, proving that theater is about more than just a buildin...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (07/19) - This week on KFI Live with Heather Brooker, we're geeking out! San Diego Comic-Con spokesperson David Glanzer joins Heather for an inside look at this year's biggest panels, can't-miss exclusives and what fans can expect from the world's largest pop culture celebration.

Then, meet Esther Kim, the 2026 U.S. Brewers Cup Champion and a Top 10 finisher at the World Brewers Cup. She shares what it...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (07/12) - On this episode of KFI Live with Heather Brooker, Heather talks with professional volleyball player Alaina Chacon about playing on LA Launch and the excitement leading up to the Olympic Games. Then, LA's self-proclaimed "Professional Hater" joins the show to reveal everything he loves to hate about life in Los Angeles.  Plus, Heather breaks down the biggest Southern California, national,...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (07/05) - On this episode of KFI Live with Heather Brooker, we're celebrating Independence Day weekend with fun American history trivia while also tackling two important stories impacting Southern Californians. Altadena community leader Victoria Knapp joins us with an update on rebuilding efforts nearly 18 months after the devastating Eaton Fire and what FEMA's extension of housing assistance means for...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (06/28) - This week on KFI Live, Heather Brooker sits down with former U.S. Treasurer and America250 Chair, Rosie Rios, to discuss the new America Gives initiative and how Americans can make a difference through service. And a special July 4th concert in LA that aims to raise money for local charities.

Supergirl writer Ana Nogueira shares how she reimagined Kara Zor-El as a more emotionally complex her...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (06/21) - Happy Father's Day! On this episode of KFI LIVE with Heather Brooker, we explore encouraging new data showing infant mortality rates in the U.S. have reached a historic low. Then, we talk with leaders from The Ocean Cleanup about their ambitious efforts to reduce plastic pollution in Los Angeles waterways ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Plus, Tanya Cohen of Made By Us Studios joins us to discuss ...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (06/14) - Why are so many kids struggling to read? Heather digs into the literacy challenge facing families today. Plus, ideas for celebrating America's 250th birthday with your kids, and the inspiring story of local artist Neemz Nakhshab, aka The Movie Poster Guy, whose movie poster work for Hollywood's biggest films led to a dream-come-true meeting with Steven Spielberg.

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KFI Live with Heather Brooker (06/06) - Candidates, cookies, and a trip to Middle earth! On this episode of KFI LIVE with Heather Brooker, Kym Renner, sister of MCU actor Jeremy Renner, joins us to discuss the RennerVation Foundation's Cookies for Campers campaign. The fundraiser is helping foster kids and at-risk youth experience the joy and confidence that comes from a week at camp.

Then, we head to North Hollywood for A Hob...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (05/30) - With California's primary election just days away, KFI Live dives into the races and issues shaping the state's political future. Former Los Angeles Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa joins Heather to discuss his campaign, lagging poll numbers, and what comes next if he falls short on Election Day.

Plus, tech policy expert Katie Harbath separates fact from fiction when it ...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (05/24) - This week on KFI Live with Heather Brooker, Heather takes a look at the business and buzz behind Southern California’s summer entertainment season. From the launch of the Hollywood Fringe Festival and student performances at LACHSApalooza to the biggest movies expected to dominate the box office, Heather explores what these events mean for LA’s arts economy, local performers,...

KFI Live with Heather Brooker (05/17) - On this episode of KFI Live with Heather Brooker, we break down Southern California’s growing e-bike epidemic and the crackdown on dangerous riding. Plus, many women are struggling to access critical menopause medications amid an ongoing estrogen patch and progesterone supply shortage. And for the Star Wars fans, we dive into early reactions and ...