The John Kobylt Show
iHeart Podcast Network
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 1-4 p.m. on KFI AM 640.
Location:
United States
Networks:
iHeart Podcast Network
Description:
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 1-4 p.m. on KFI AM 640.
Language:
English
Episodes
Mayor Bass Talking About Homelessness (04/08)
4/8/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/08) - Previewing the interview at 2p with a USC professor about gas prices. Mayor Karen Bass appeared on a podcast talking about homelessness, crime, fire recovery. Pallbearers dropped a casket at a funeral in Philadelphia.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:32:31
Why Are CA Gas Prices So High? (04/08)
4/8/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/08) - Michael Mische, professor at USC's Marshall School of Business comes on the show to talk about a study he did that says gas prices are driven up by CA policies, not price-gouging by the oil companies. Huntington Beach City Attorney Mike Vigliotta comes on the show to talk about a judge siding with the city of Huntington Beach on their voter ID law. Gavin Newsom is lying!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:32:21
Supreme Court Sides w/Pres. Trump (04/08)
4/8/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/08) - Art Arthur comes on the show to talk about the Supreme Court siding with Pres. Trump and saying Pres. Trump is allowed to used the Alien Enemies Act to deport Tren De Aragua gang members. More on the homeless problem in LA. More on Mayor Karen Bass appearing on a podcast talking about homelessness and fire recovery.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:30:27
Head Of LAHSA Steps Down (04/07)
4/7/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/07) - Va Lecia Adams Kellum resigned as the head of LAHSA on Friday right after we got off the air. John has been dealing with a homeless person near his house. There was a scandal in Cambridge, MA involving a high end brothel and politicians.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:34:38
Historic Sex Abuse Settlement For LA County (04/07)
4/7/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/07) - Attorney Patrick McNicholas comes on the show to talk about the sex abuse victims he represented that settled with LA County for $4 billion dollars. At Mule Creek State Prison a prisoner was killed by his cellmate, the prisoner who was killed was in prison for sexually abusing kids. Brown University is charging over $93,000 for tuition.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:32:54
LA Overcharging Homeowners (04/07)
4/7/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/07) - Jon Coupal comes on the show to talk about LA City charging homeowners for fees they shouldn't have been charging them for. More on Va Lecia Adams Kellum stepping down from LAHSA. Previewing an interview for tomorrow about high gas prices in LA with a professor at USC.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:29:26
LA County Sex Abuse Settlement Worth $4B (04/04)
4/4/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/04) - LA County has settled for $4 billion dollars for sex abuse claims that happened in county juvenile and foster care facilities which is the largest settlement in US history for sex abuse claims. Gov. Newsom wants to start making his own trade agreements with foreign countries after Pres. Trump imposed a bunch of tariffs across the world. People are listening to The John Kobylt Show Podcast all over the world! Kamala Harris was at an event in Orange County this week. Some tourists causes a ruckus in Bali.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:33:50
Americans Released From Mexican Prison (04/04)
4/4/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/04) - John Manly comes on the show to talk about the Mexico timeshare fiasco where an American couple landed in a Mexican prison but have now since been released. How much sewage has been sent to the US from Mexico? More excerpts are coming out from books revealing the truth of what was happening inside the Biden/Harris White House.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:36:33
Dems Plan To Starve Prop 36 (04/04)
4/4/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/04) - Michael Rushford comes on the show to talk about the Democrats plan to starve Prop 36. Hack in a Dumpster. Rounds 1 & 2 of the Moist Line.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:32:35
Amazon Bids To Buy TikTok (04/03)
4/3/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/03) - What type of impact have the tariffs Pres. Trump imposed yesterday had already? Gov. Newsom says he isn't using his podcast to impact policy in this state. Michael Dobuski comes on the show to talk about the fact that Amazon has put in a bid to buy TikTok. Biden staffers knew the debate with Trump was going to be disaster.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:37:30
Tariff Talk (04/03)
4/3/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/03) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about how Pres. Trump's tariffs on other countries are already impacting consumers here in the United States. More on the tariffs Pres. Trump imposed on countries outside of the United States. More people are hopping into the governor's race for 2026 in California. Amy King comes on the show to talk about the Wiggle Waggle Walk this Sunday at Brookside Park in Pasadena!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:33:30
Fentanyl Traffic Down Dramatically (04/03)
4/3/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/03) - Todd Bensman comes on the show to talk about how fentanyl traffic across the US border now that Pres. Trump is back in office. More on the border with Todd Bensman. More on the tariffs. Update on how the fast food minimum wage has impacted business a year later.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:33:38
New County Homeless Agency (04/02)
4/2/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/02) - Assemblyman Rick Zbur compared the bill proposed by Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez that would protect girls in sports in California to Nazi Germany. Gas prices are ridiculously high in Los Angeles. Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about the LA County Board of Supervisors voting to create a county homeless department and strip funding from a joint city and county agency, LAHSA. Michael Monks stuck around for another segment to talk about LA City Council requiring those working on Mayor Bass's Inside Safe program to report to council every quarter.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:37:05
They Hired A Homeless Person?! (04/02)
4/2/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/02) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the Menendez Brothers claiming that LA County DA Nathan Hochman is playing political games with their release effort. The CEO of LAHSA had her mic cut off yesterday during the meeting where the County Board of Supervisors voted to create their own homeless agency and strip funding from LAHSA. More on the federal judge who is fed up with the wasteful spending on homelessness in LA.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:31:40
New Top Federal Prosecutor In LA (04/02)
4/2/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/02) - Bill Essayli comes on the show to talk about leaving the California State Legislature as an assemblyman after being named the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles. The truth is starting to come out about the Biden Administration as staffers are finally admitting the big lie they told. A death row inmate is putting up his journals and art for sale.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:31:45
LA County Sales Tax Is Up To 9.75% (04/01)
4/1/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/01) - Senator Cory Booker has been speaking on the Senate floor for over 18 hours. Sales tax in LA County is officially 9.75%. Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about the LA County Board of Supervisors voting on possibly taking over LAHSA. John recounts an encounter with a homeless man.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:31:42
AG Seeking The Death Penalty (04/01)
4/1/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/01) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about sick sea lions attacking people in SoCal. Gas prices are rising again. Royal Oakes comes on the show to talk about US Attorney General Pam Bondi seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing the United Healthcare CEO. John is sick of federal workers complaining about returning to work in person in the office.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:34:56
Bills To Protect Girls In Sports Voted Down (04/01)
4/1/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/01) - Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez comes on the show to talk about two bills that would ban biological boys and men who identify as transgender women from competing in girl sports in California being voted down. Gov. Newsom claims that Charlie Kirk was pushing him hard on the transgender in sports topic during their interview on Newsom's podcast. The Eaton Fire might have been caused by SoCal Edison power lines that weren't working for 50 years! Senator Cory Booker is still talking on the Senate floor.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:28:21
Sales Tax In LA Goes Up Tomorrow (03/31)
3/31/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (03/31) - Debra Mark won 3 Golden Mike Awards® at the RTNA SoCal 75th Golden Mike Awards® ceremony on Saturday night. The sales tax is going up in Los Angeles on April 1st. Gov. Newsom was on Real Time with Bill Maher and was flip-flopping again. John was surprisingly amused by a comment about Newsom by a reader in the LA Times.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:33:34
Astronauts Speak Out For First Time (03/31)
3/31/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (03/31) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the two astronauts who were stranded on the International Space Station giving their first interview since returning to Earth. The CEO of NPR was grilled in a House Oversight Committee hearing. There have been lots of homeless fires in San Diego. SoCal Edison's equipment is notorious for starting fires.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:34:23