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The John Kobylt Show

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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...

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

DOGE-ing California (04/24) 24.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/24) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl has only been a State Assemblyman for around 100 days and he is already pissing people off because he is calling out corruption. Carl talks about why he was kicked off the budget committee after only the 2nd hearing he took part in. Carl goes through 10 bills he has proposed in Sacramento that Democrats...

Possible Ban on Gas-Powered Appliances (04/24) 24.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/24) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl talks about how there are members of the CA legislature that want to ban gas-powered appliances. How much will it cost Californians if gas-powered appliances are banned in the state. CA State Assemblywoman Laurie Davies comes on the show to talk about a bill that she and Carl are proposing to help fight...

We Need Voter ID (04/24) 24.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/24) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl discusses some of the executive orders that Pres. Trump has proposed that have been shot down by federal judges. Who thinks we should have voter ID and a citizenship requirement to vote? Which seats in Congress need to be flipped? San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond comes on the show to talk about ru...

Mileage Tax Madness (04/23) 23.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/23) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl kicks off the show with a deep dive into California’s proposed mileage tax — a per-mile charge that would hit every driver in the state. Carl breaks down why it’s an outrageous idea, how it punishes EV drivers after years of incentives, and what the real motivation is behind the tax. Pl...

The Most Wasteful Homeless Plan in America (04/23) 23.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/23) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl breaks down how taxpayer dollars are being funneled into luxury-priced housing projects with no real results — including $600,000 per unit price tags. He explains why most homeless in California are chronically homeless, how laws have incentivized the crisis, and why developers and politicians are...

$23K Per Student — And Still Failing (04/23) 23.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/23) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl focuses this hour on fixing California’s broken public education system. Carl argues the pandemic exposed just how bad schools are failing students and says the only way to drive improvement is to empower parents with school choice. Carl lays out his plan to fund students over systems and make publ...

Fighting the Beast from Within (04/22) 22.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/22) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl shares why he launched Reform California and how real change can only happen by infiltrating the system from the inside. Councilwoman Natasha Johnson joins to talk school choice, tax relief, and why you can’t win if you don’t show up. Plus, Carl sounds the alarm on Mexico dumping raw sewage o...

The Rotten Core of California Politics (04/22) 22.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/22) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl kicks off the show by pulling back the curtain on the deep-rooted corruption in Sacramento. As a Republican assemblyman who’s worked in overwhelmingly blue areas, Carl lays out five core reasons why California’s political system is fundamentally broken—and how the Democrats quietly kill...

The GOP Comeback Plan (04/22) 22.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/22) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl lays out his 5-point plan to revive the Republican Party in California and explains why it’s not too late to fight back. He argues that, despite the state’s problems, there’s still something uniquely worth fighting for in California. Carl makes the case that turnout—not ideology&m...

The Pope Is Dead (04/21) 21.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/21) - Fox 11 anchor Elex Michaelson fills in for John. TMZ's Harvey Levin comes on the show to talk about the Menendez Brothers resentencing hearing. Raymond Arroyo comes on the show to talk about Pope Francis is dying. NBC4 reporter Conan Nolan comes on the show to talk about Pope Francis dying and Mayor Karen Bass's State of the City address.  See omnystudio....

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (04/21) 21.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/21) - Fox 11 anchor Elex Michaelson fills in for John. LA County Board of Supervisor Kathryn Barger comes on the show to talk about Altadena Fire recovery efforts and the homeless problem in LA. Jovan Buha from The Athletic comes on the show to talk about the Lakers playoff game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Marla Tellez comes on the show to talk about what it...

New Candidate For CA Governor (04/21) 21.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/21) - Fox 11 anchor Elex Michaelson fills in for John. Fox News reporter Bill Melugin comes on the show to talk about the border and immigration. A new candidate has joined the race to become Governor of California. Melanie Mason comes on the show to talk about Mayor Karen Bass's State of the City address.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palisades Residents Upset At Recovery Progress (04/18) 18.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/18) - Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about Palisades residents demanding answers as the city’s $10 million recovery firm offers few details of the work being done. More on all the wasteful government spending. LAX is sliding down the list of busiest airports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valero Leaving CA (04/18) 18.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/18) - USC Prof. Michael Mische comes on the show to talk about Valero exiting the state and how it will be a significant impact on CA consumer gasoline prices. People are so fed up with homelessness that they want to criminalize it. More on the mass shooting yesterday at Florida State University.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Deportation Drama (04/18) 18.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/18) - More on Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Elex Michaelson comes on the show to talk about filling in for John next week and to promote his show on Fox 11 "The Issue Is". Moist Line Rounds 1 & 2.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Gas Prices Will Surge (04/17) 17.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/17) - California State Senator Brian Jones joins John to explain how the closure of the Valero Benicia refinery will push California's gas prices even higher, hurting middle-class residents. John breaks down new gas tax hikes and questions the feasibility of the state's push for electric vehicles amid infrastructure concerns. Later, John exposes Democratic hypocrisy...

Menendez Resentencing Drama (04/17) 17.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/17) - John reacts to a surprising new poll showing Kamala Harris leading the pack for California’s 2026 governor’s race, even as Gov. Newsom’s approval hits new lows. KFI's Michael Monks joins live from downtown L.A. with updates on the Menendez Brothers resentencing hearing, which has now been postponed indefinitely amid last-minute legal drama an...

LADWP Under Fire Over Empty Reservoirs (04/17) 17.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/17) - Attorney Saied Kashani joins John to discuss his lawsuit against LADWP after losing his home in the wildfires, blasting the agency for failing to fill the Santa Ynez Reservoir and then claiming legal immunity. John then ties rising pedestrian fatalities to the homeless crisis, arguing failed city policies are to blame. KFI’s Michael Monks checks in from...

CA Sues Pres. Trump (4/16) 16.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/16) - More on the high gas prices in California as another refinery has announced it is closing down in the state. Gov. Newsom and CA Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a new lawsuit challenging Pres. Trump's authority to unilaterally hand out tariffs on other countries. Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about heavy rodent activity suspected at Gene Hackman's p...

Homeless Fires (4/16) 16.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/16) - More on the drama surrounding the Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation. Rick Caruso spoke to NBC4's Eric Leonard about recovery efforts in Pacific Palisades. Nearly 1/3rd of the fires started in LA over the last 6 years involved a homeless person. A female tennis professional asked the umpire to tell her opponent to put on deodorant during their match.  &nb...

Cut The Politicians' Perks Act (4/16) 16.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/16) - Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about the new bill he is pushing called the "Cut the Politicians' Perks Act". More on Kilmar Abrego Garcia. More on the new lawsuit from California challenging Pres. Trump's authority to hand out tariffs to other countries. 73% of American students are not proficient in math for their age group.  See omnystudio.com/li...

El Salvador's President At The White House (04/15) 15.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/15) - How much manufacturing actually takes place in the United States? Jon Decker comes on the show to talk about Pres. Trump wanting to send US gang members to El Salvador. More on the press event with Pres. Trump and Pres. Bukele from El Salvador as Pres. Trump went after CNN during the event. Harvey Weinstein is terribly ill as his retrial begins.  See omny...

LA County's Financial Mess (04/15) 15.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/15) - Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about the financial mess that LA County is in. LADWP claims they can't be sued for the reservoir being empty in Pacific Palisades. More than 20,000 IRS agents are accepting Pres. Trump's resignation offer. A suspect in New Mexico is accused of firebombing a Tesla showroom and a Republican Party office.  See omnystud...

DTLA Jewelry Heist (04/15) 15.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/15) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist in Downtown LA. How much manufacturing actually takes place in the United States? The LA Times is still not getting answers to questions they have about the fires in January. Soda and candy are no longer covered by federal food stamps.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Pennsylvania Governor's Home Attacked (04/14) 14.04.2025

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/14) - Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King and Katy Perry went to space. El Salvador is not going to send a Maryland man back to the United States. Sasha Pezenik comes on the show to talk about the Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home being set on fire over the weekend. Steve Soboroff is stepping down as "Recovery Czar".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

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