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
CA Sues Pres. Trump (4/16)
4/16/2025
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 property. There are male influencers that are using hammers to change their appearance.
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Duration:00:33:25
Homeless Fires (4/16)
4/16/2025
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.
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Duration:00:31:52
Cut The Politicians' Perks Act (4/16)
4/16/2025
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.
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Duration:00:30:31
El Salvador's President At The White House (04/15)
4/15/2025
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.
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Duration:00:34:26
LA County's Financial Mess (04/15)
4/15/2025
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.
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Duration:00:29:57
DTLA Jewelry Heist (04/15)
4/15/2025
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.
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Duration:00:28:51
Pennsylvania Governor's Home Attacked (04/14)
4/14/2025
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".
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Duration:00:32:03
Americans Fed Up w/Wasteful Spending (04/14)
4/14/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/14) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the latest regarding the Menendez Brothers. Americans are fed up with wasteful government spending. More on Mayor Karen Bass's trip to Africa before the wildfires broke out. A girl in Ohio was killed by the family pitbull.
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Duration:00:31:35
Small Dog Killed By Pitbull In Santa Monica (04/14)
4/14/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/14) - A pitbull in Santa Monica killed a toy poodle. John talks about his time in North Carolina over the weekend. Getting out of California will change your perspective. Should we have to pay for the bad health habits of other people?
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Duration:00:27:28
Menendez Brothers Update (04/11)
4/11/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/11) - Neil Saavedra fills in for John. Luke Barr comes on the show to talk about the aftermath of the helicopter crash yesterday in New York City. More on the helicopter crash yesterday in New York City. Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about the Menendez Brothers hearing on their possible retrial.
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Duration:00:30:24
Homeless Problem In LA (04/11)
4/11/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/11) - Neil Saavedra fills in for John. LA City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez comes on the show to talk about the homeless problem in LA. Steve Soboroff is leaving his post as the head of the fire recovery efforts. A judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil can be deported.
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Duration:00:32:22
Withholding Funds For Sanctuary Cities (04/11)
4/11/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/11) - Neil Saavedra fills in for John. Pres. Trump is threatening to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities. Neil hates bad logic. What is being taught in schools right now as far as emotional intelligence and logical reasoning. Protests have jumped the shark according to Neil.
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Duration:00:27:46
Food Bank Accused Of Misusing Funds (04/10)
4/10/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/10) - Geraldo Rivera comes on the show to talk about Pres. Trump's tariffs. A CA State Senator from Pasadena wrote a bill that would stop cities from citing homeless people. Leaders of a food bank in Long Beach are accused of misusing funds for the food bank for personal use. DOGE claims that since 2020 there are unborn fake people stealing money from unemployment.
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Duration:00:32:13
Trash Fees In LA Could Be On The Rise (04/10)
4/10/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/10) - Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about trash fees being on the rise in LA. Kamala Harris is leaning more towards running for governor in California. More on the high price of gas in California. Anderson Cooper was misgendered a civil rights attorney during a town hall event with Bernie Sanders.
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Duration:00:30:00
Investigating LA's Wasteful Homeless Spending (04/10)
4/10/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/10) - US Attorney Bill Essayli comes on the show to talk about his new task force that is going to investigate LA's wasteful spending on the homeless problem. More on how problematic the wasteful spending on the homeless problem in LA has been. More on the leaders of a Long Beach food bank that are being accused of misusing funds for personal use. The Trump administration is revoking the temporary protective status for people that the Biden administration considered legal migrants when they are actually illegal migrants.
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Duration:00:29:19
Pres. Trump Paused Tariffs (04/09)
4/9/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/09) - Pres. Trump paused the tariffs and the stock market had major gains. More on the tariffs being paused by Pres. Trump. More on US Attorney Bill Essayli's new taskforce to investigate LA's wasteful homeless spending. A Waymo got stuck in a Chick-Fil-A drive-thru.
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Duration:00:31:54
Body By Jake's Palisades Fire Experience (04/09)
4/9/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/09) - Jake Steinfeld "Body by Jake" comes on the show to talk about his experience with the fire recovery efforts in Pacific Palisades and the fact that he is thinking about running for Governor of California! Previewing the 3pm interview with Carl DeMaio regarding his voter ID bill that was killed by the Democrats.
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Duration:00:31:08
CA Voter ID Bill Killed By Democrats (04/09)
4/9/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/09) - Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about the Democrats killing his Voter ID bill. Scammers have stolen $10 million dollars from California community colleges. Royal Oakes comes on the show to talk about an agreement between the IRS and DHS to share data to help ICE. A man charged with killing a kid he coached in soccer is accused of sexually assaulting two other minors.
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Duration:00:30:30
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.
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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!
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Duration:00:32:21