
The John Kobylt Show
iHeartPodcasts·1000 episodes
John and Ken have been on KFI for over thirty years and with Ken's recent retirement John now takes the show solo. John Kobylt digs into the news to uncover the real story hidden below the headlines. John regularly exposes liars and “spokesholes” while providing blunt, fast paced analysis of the latest news. Whether getting up to the minute information from reporters on scene, newsmakers that have the inside story, or contributors to the program, John Kobylt covers it all from crime, local politics, corruption, business, social issues, and more. John Kobylt can be heard LIVE Monday-Friday 3-6 p.m. on KFI
Episodes
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/21) - Mayor Karen Bass is not happy with how slow the cleanup process is going in Boyle Heights after a warehouse fire. Lineage Logistics doesn't care about what they did to Boyle Heights. Candidate for California Attorney General Michael Gates comes on the show to talk about his campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/21) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about Rob Bonta changing the name of the Voter ID ballot initiative. New Jersey admitted to having 6600 noncitizens on their voter rolls thanks to a glitch in the system in 2023. Students in California are not scoring well on standardized tests. A lot of socialists got degrees in college in the United States that were worthless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/21) - Residents in Downtown LA are upset about a stretch of vacant burnout buildings in the area. A suspect in a car chase last night stopped for gas in the middle of a high-speed pursuit because the cops backed off of him. A DEI keyword search led to a bunch of UC grants to be cancelled. More on the Trump administration stopping the payments tallying over $100M in tax money that was going to dead people!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/20) - There were 5 water main breaks over the course of the weekend. MacArthur Park had over 12 million pounds of trash were cleared out of the park in 2025. A man fell asleep in a Waymo and they didn't wake him up until 9-1-1 was called. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/20) - Katy Grimes comes on the show to talk about more details about Gov. Gavin Newsom's government sponsored diaper program scandal. Eric Spillman from KTLA 5 questioned Mayor Karen Bass over the water main breaks and you won't believe her answer. The roadside food vendors are getting complaints about them to the health department but no one does anything about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/20) - A neighborhood in San Pedro is not rolling over and won't let a mental health/drug treatment facility to be opened up in the area. Don't be afraid to be a NIMBY! Coyotes are having more encounters with household pets. Did you know LA had a Chief Heat Officer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/17) - Why haven't the pipes in LA been changed in over 100 years? LAHSA still hasn't released the homeless numbers for the year. Jennifer Siebel Newsom gets flustered when asked about her husband's investigation. Sorting your trash just got a lot more annoying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/17) - John talks with Joey Tuccio about the animal abuse happening on skid row. The LA mayoral race looks bleak with two candidates who won't mention the animal cruelty. Karen Bass tells police to stay away from skid row. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/17) - The rotting food from the Boyle Heights fire is being dumped in Simi Valley. Moist Line round 1. The Cyclospora parasite is being linked to a farm in Mexico. Moist Line round 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/16) - John talks to Alex Villanueva about running for LA County Sheriff. Also in studio is Rachel Darvish, a Palisades resident who confronted Newsom as he lied about talking to Biden on the phone. Additionally, Shira Scott Astrof, founder and President of The Animal Rescue Mission comes in to talk about the animals being used for drug testing on Skid Row. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/16) - John talks about the flooding on Sunset Strip. ABC News's Alex Stone calls in to talk about the new Cyclospora parasite. More about the corruption at LAX. Newsom's "donations" from PACs keep piling up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/16) - John talks with CA State Assemblyman David Tangipa about CHIRLA, a nonprofit promoting the Stop Nick Shirley Act. John talks about a woman who was arrested for harassment and assault after thinking a statue celebrating fisherman was a symbol of white supremacy. More on supposed "activists."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/15) -Coverage of the Santa Clarita fire. Nithia Raman fails to fill 1,997 apartments created for the homeless. More on the animal abuse going on on Skid Row. Chuck Schumer farts on the Senate floor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/15) - John talks to Megan Barth about the LAX People Mover blowing a billion dollars over budget. The DMV is making people retake their driving tests. More on corruption at LAX. John talks about students using AI to cheat on college exams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/15) - John speaks with Anne Marie Schubert about a lawsuit to prevent the the CA parole board from releasing violent criminals sentenced to life without parole. Major film studios are leaving California due to tax breaks disappearing. Gavin Newsom's former fling is writing a tell-all about their relationship. Karen Bass comes up with a new reason for meth use See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/14) - John talks about how he made the mistake of getting in the In N Out Drive-Thru line and then talks about his job as a bus boy. Paramount is threatening to leave Los Angeles. Newsom's tax scheme could kill the film industry in California. State workers' union is raising workplace safety concerns amid Newsom's return to the office mandate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/14) - Candidate for California Attorney General Michael Gates comes on to talk about getting an endorsement from Chad Bianco. More on the woman who saved her husband's life on a Ryanair flight. More on the Boyle Heights warehouse fire cleanup debacle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/14) - More on the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Gov. Gavin Newsom has some diaper issues. Communists are trying to drive the rich out of LA and New York. Gen Z is less cognitively capable than their parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/13) - John is back from vacation! The residents of Boyle Heights let Mayor Bass have it at a town hall meeting over the warehouse fire where the cleanup has been an absolute debacle. The LA Times is wondering if it is safe to eat from your garden after the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/13) - Businessman John Alle comes on the show to talk about all things Santa Monica. More on the Boyle Heights warehouse fire cleanup debacle. Someone who used to work for Mayor Bass now works for the company that owned the warehouse that burned down in Boyle Heights. There is now a fly infestation in Boyle Heights where the warehouse fire was. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/13) - Jon Fleischman comes on the show to talk about LAUSD being on the verge of financial collapse. There is a bacteria that is spread through feces is contaminating produce. Health insurance is going to get more expensive in California. California Post dug up reviews on politicians and one of the politicians that had the most was Katie Porter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Roger Behle responds to the Jonathan Rinderknecht mistrialAudio from Juror #4 in the Jonathan Rinderknecht trialJonathan Rinderknecht’s defense attorney Steve Haney interview1st Asst. US Attorney Bill Essayli responds to Jonathan Rinderknecht mistrialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Mische Gas PricesSusan Crabtree on Newsom’s “Circle of Corruption”Susan Shelley on the Local Taxpayer Protection ActA tax proposal lost at the ballotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HUD Sec. Scott Turner LAHSA loses federal fundingJeremy Padawer Jonathan Rinderknecht MistrialSpencer Pratt Was RightKamala Harris Word Salad Don Lemon ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/09) - California State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in once again! Carl talks about the handling of illegal immigrants in southern CA. Carl calls for legal immigration at the border. Carl calls for the rejection of Assembly Bill 2669. Carl reads Yelp reviews left by CA politicians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/09) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John and discusses the FBI informant inside Governor Gavin Newsom's inner circle. Former Newsom Chief of Staff is being investigated by the FBI for misuse of campaign funds. More on why the district attorneys are afraid to look into Newsom's shady dealings. The CA government won't release Newsom's Baby2Baby contract to the public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/09) - California State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio continues to fill in for John. Carl calls for strict Voter ID laws by passing proposition 39. Carl urges listeners to volunteer for door to door canvasing. Why you should only canvas to low propensity republicans over changing democrat minds. Carl explains why the media isn't talking about prop. 39. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/08) - California State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John and shares his concerns for the State. Carl urges Republicans to take back California. Carl asks Republicans in CA to volunteer by knocking on doors. California State Superintendent candidate Sonja Shaw calls in to discuss her platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/08) - Carl DeMaio fills in and speaks to CA Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton about the upcoming election. Carl urges voters to join the Reform California movement. Attorney General candidate Michael Gates calls in to discuss crime in CA ahead of the fall election. Carl and Michael gates discuss the Voter ID laws of Huntington Beach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/08) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in and talks about skyrocketing health insurance premiums. Carl gives his big 3 reasons why California taxpayers are paying more than the rest of the nation. Carl discusses the importance of voter ID. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/07) - Sam Shane fills in for John. Juhi Doshi comes on the show to talk about Graham Platner denying the sexual assault allegations against him as many of his endorsements from Democrats are being pulled. A building in Manhattan might collapse and buildings in the area have been evacuated and there are people calling for standardized testing for the UC system to return. Damon K. Jones calls out the Democratic Party for allowing itself to shift more towards socialism. Don't park to close to a crosswalk and the latest on fraud and corruption in Minnesota. Pus the latest on the health of Mitch McConnell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/07) - Sam Shane fills in for John. Katy Grimes comes on the show to talk about the LA raid that exposed more welfare fraud in California. More on more people living with their parents after college. An internet personality says Islam will take over New York City. What's the most livable city on the planet? NGOs and non-profits are a big cause of fraud. More on socialists rising in the Democratic Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/07) - Sam Shane fills in for John. LA County voted on if landlords can sell their property to the open market or to an NGO first. What is the Bishnoi gang? DOGE is done. An American woman became the fastest person to row a boat from California to Hawaii. More on the building in Manhattan that is at risk of collapsing. More on the homeless in Seattle, LA and New York. Marjorie Taylor Greene is back in the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/06) - Sam Shane fills in for John. The controversy behind FIFA overturning the red card against Team USA's Folarin Balogun is on the front page of World Cup news. Team USA is up against Belgium today in Seattle in the Round of 16 game. Gov. Gavin Newsom has recently pushed through a major education overhaul as part of the state budget. ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oakes joins the show to talk about Charlie Kirks alleged assassin is in court for the first time. Plus, big layoffs in Microsoft, and whether or not it is another reflection of artificial intelligence coming into play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/06) - Sam Shane fills in for John. Michael Gates, former Huntington Beach City Attorney now running for Attorney General, joins the show. He speaks with Sam about Huntington Beach and how they vote for city council members. Gov Newsom had a mole in his inner circle. Also, a number of people who are visiting the U.S. to watch the World Cup are loving America, and say that it doesn't live up to the negative headlines they read abroad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/06) - Sam Shane fills in for John. Gov Newsom released a 4th of July speech, and had a lot to say towards President Trump, including accusing him of taking away American's right to vote. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recited some falsehoods about the Save America Voting Act. Plus, could there be another California gold rush?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Roger Behle responds to the Jonathan Rinderknecht mistrialAudio from Juror #4 in the Jonathan Rinderknecht trialJonathan Rinderknecht’s defense attorney Steve Haney interview1st Asst. US Attorney Bill Essayli responds to Jonathan Rinderknecht mistrialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Mische Gas PricesSusan Crabtree on Newsom’s “Circle of Corruption”Susan Shelley on the Local Taxpayer Protection ActA tax proposal lost at the ballotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HUD Sec. Scott Turner LAHSA loses federal fundingJeremy Padawer Jonathan Rinderknecht MistrialSpencer Pratt Was RightKamala Harris Word Salad Don Lemon ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark talks about the dangers of legal and illegal firework displays along with the latest from the Boyle heights warehouse fire disaster See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gloria Allred talks to Mark about Orange County state parks employees who believe they may have been victimized by a former superintendent accused of recording them nakedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Stone on the busiest day of the 4th of July period and how the World Cup hype has taken over the USSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sen. Mitch McConnell is found unconscious...more details to comeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carl reacts to Scott Wiener's comments that sex offenders can continue running for public office in California after a panel of State Senators killed a proposal that would have prohibited them from doing soSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carl talks about this year's ballot initiatives and what you should know about themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (06/30) -The U.S. Supreme Court issued two major rulings with nationwide implications. We break down the decisions on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes, what they mean moving forward, and why they're generating so much debate. ABC News legal analyst Royal Oakes joins the show to explain the legal impact and what could come next. Plus, the latest on LeBron James and other top headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (06/30) - California's new $351 billion budget is signed, and the debate is just beginning. State Senator Tony Strickland joins to talk about the state's spending plan, education reform proposals, and what they could mean for Californians. Plus, a look at China's dominance in the electric vehicle market, the bipartisan Save America Act, and the latest political investigations making headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (06/30) - Breaking down the biggest headlines shaping California and the nation, including the latest developments surrounding Governor Gavin Newsom, major U.S. Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender participation in girls' sports, and the controversy surrounding Washington, D.C.'s food truck industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (06/29) -The Supreme Court's latest ruling on mail-in ballots could shape how California elections are conducted in the future. We break down what the decision means for vote counting, the potential legal and legislative next steps, and why the debate over election rules is far from over. Plus, we discuss rising political tensions in California following reported clashes involving State Senator Scott Wiener and members of the Democratic Socialists of America in San Francisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (06/29) - California politics takes center stage as we break down the Supreme Court's mail-in ballot ruling, what it means for the state's elections, and the legal and legislative battles that could follow. Plus, we discuss California's budget challenges, criticism of state spending, and other headlines, including a troubling case involving a Northern California animal shelter and efforts to prosecute vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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