Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryans starts the show discussing Hurricane Helene’s death toll and how resources are being expanded. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett speaks on the difference between Gate and Epstein: A profile of how some powerful people use their money and fame to dark and depraved people. Amy gives us a ‘Boo Preview’ and takes us out to Night of the Jack in Calabasas. The show closes with Amy talking with author Jack Jokinen about his latest book ‘A Stray Dog for Christmas.’