Heather Brooker hosts the post-Christmas Wake Up Call, starting with the latest on the atmospheric river hovering over SoCal, what it means for travel, safety, and holiday plans, and how long the storm could stick around.

The potential Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix merger will have an impact on streamers, studios, creators and the future of the industry. The Hollywood Reporter's Caitlin Huston joins the show to break it all down.

Executive producer and media analyst Patrick Caligiuri joins the conversation with insights on everything from vertical shorts to AI and what’s at stake for entertainment industry workers and audiences alike.

Heather's husband Chris Brooker and daughter Channing Brooker join the show to share which holiday movies are the best for the holidays and what's at the box office this weekend, perfect inspiration if you’re planning a cozy movie night at home or want to go out and about with your family.

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