The John Kobylt Show

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 have killed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the proposed gas-powered appliance ban. Carl answers questions from listeners submitted on the Talkback feature on the iHeartRadio app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 running for Congress in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Plus, Carl lays out his own solution to funding road repairs without new taxes and explains how Reform California is fighting back against the state’s tax-and-track agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 cashing in. Plus, Carl shares how requiring voter ID could restore integrity to our elections, and columnist Susan Shelley joins to expose more failures in California’s homelessness response. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 public schools compete. He’s then joined by Chino Valley School Board President and candidate for State Superintendent, Sonja Shaw, and State Assemblyman Josh Hoover to discuss how we can build a real rebellion to fix California schools from the ground up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 on U.S. beaches — and Newsom’s failure to act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 bills without ever voting them down. He also points fingers at the Republican Party in California, accusing them of colluding with the very system they claim to oppose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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—is the key to flipping the Governor’s seat in 2026. Later, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins the show to share his vision for California, discuss his background, and advocate for voter ID as part of restoring election integrity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.com/listener for privacy information.

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 is like to be a new mom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 around the controversial deportation of Salvadoran citizen Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Plus, an update on the fatal pit bull attack in Santa Monica, as police identify the dog's owner but withhold his identity, raising accountability concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and a contested risk assessment from DA Nathan Hochman. Plus, John slams LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho for focusing on immigration outrage instead of student achievement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the courthouse after the Menendez Brothers resentencing hearing was abruptly postponed. John wraps the hour revisiting the deportation drama around Kilmar Abrego Garcia, questioning the media and political spin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 property. There are male influencers that are using hammers to change their appearance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.