Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss bigger tax refunds this year, $3 dinners, and the California billionaire tax.

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From botched coffee orders costing Starbucks millions to the awkward things we’ll never send back, Lou breaks down how courtesy can get expensive. Plus, his very specific Caesar salad order… without the Caesar. Then things take a sharp turn when a congresswoman is attacked with apple cider vinegar, sending the internet into a frenzy over algorithms, outrage, and the supposed “benefits” of ACV.

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 American clothing jobs may be making a comeback, and Lou makes the case for bringing apparel manufacturing back to the States. He debates what was better for American consumers in the ’80s, breaks down the real power of celebrity endorsements, and looks ahead to a future where 3D-printed steaks could be on your dinner plate

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Valentine’s Day candy in 2026 says a lot about love and cost-conscious living—so Lou digs into what we’re really buying (and why). He breaks down Mexico’s strict no-vaping rules, compares Mexican and Italian culture, and drops a travel pro-tip you need before your next trip. Then it gets real: Lou crosses with George Noory, reacts to Bruce Springsteen’s fiery new protest song inspired by the Minneapolis shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and the backlash against ICE agents, and asks what that all means for America today.

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#Parenting: Justin Worsham on boomer phrases that miss the mark.

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Gary And Shannon talk Ted Lasso buzz, The Barkley Marathon, and listener binges!

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KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Apple airtags, Samsung’s tri-fold phone, and California’s free website to remove your personal data.

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Alarming reports reveal “elevated” arsenic levels in dozens of popular candy brands. Lou breaks down what it means—and whether consumers should be worried. Plus, social media giants are under fire: snooping accusations, a Google settlement over alleged listening, and Meta challenged over claims of addiction, including a lawsuit from a young adult citing mental health harm. As always, Lou dives into the headlines and plays listener talkbacks reacting to it all 

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Lou dives into a remarkable New Jersey lottery story and why how you handle a win—and the story you leave behind—matters more than the money itself. He looks at the ultra-private Arkansas billionaire and why staying out of the spotlight can be the smartest move. Plus, a powerful look at a community-led effort in Greenland aimed at preventing suicide, and Lou’s personal rules on numbers in Las Vegas. All of it comes together in a thoughtful cross with George Noory 

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Fatburger files for bankruptcy as GLP-1 weight-loss drugs reshape eating habits, while Starbucks experiments with protein coffee to keep up with changing demand. Meanwhile, Amazon announces plans to shut down all Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores, signaling a major retail pivot. Lou also breaks down how cold weather impacts strawberry production—making them sweeter—and takes a look at Chick-fil-A’s three new test menu items.

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