The John Kobylt Show
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.
Episodes
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/27) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. Alex Stone comes on the show with the latest regarding the shooting at a Catholic school in Minnesota. More on the shooting at a Catholic school in Minnesota. Was the shooter insane? CA's redistricting prop is heading to the ballot.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/27) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about the language surrounding Prop 50 and redistricting that was released. There is a civil war in California. Should we split up California?
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/27) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. CA State Assemblyman James Gallagher comes on the show to talk about a possible two-state solution that he believes will help solve California's problems. Is it time to split California into two different states? Crazy women are getting in the way of ICE.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/26) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. Mike Columbo comes on the show to talk about California Republicans filing a lawsuit with the California Supreme Court as Pres. Trump is threatening to sue as well over redistricting. More on the lawsuit filed by California Republicans over redistricting. A man was arrested for flag burning.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/26) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. CA State Senator Tony Strickland comes on the show to talk about how the Democrats are still trying to push for high-speed rail. More on high-speed rail. A 7-year car loan is now a thing. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/26) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. Dr. Wendy Walsh comes on the show to talk about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged. More on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/25) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. Lou Shapiro comes on the show to talk about Pres. Trump ending cashless bail in DC. Pres. Trump is proving rehabilitation for criminals is a myth. Why would people want criminals running amuck on their streets? Update on Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/25) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. Art Arthur comes on the show to talk about the latest regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Lou makes the case for Uganda. Illegal immigrants need to come to grips with the fact that they are committing an illegal act. Menendez Brothers remain in prison.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/25) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the latest regarding the Menendez Brothers having their parole denied. There is a state senate bill to get rid of ultra-processed foods in schools. Public school needs a reformation. Schools are back in session earlier than ever before.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/22) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. Joe Khalil from NewsNation comes on the show to talk about crime numbers in DC plummeting since Pres. Trump took control of the DC Metro Police. DC results are undeniable so why does Mayor Bass still hate the National Guard? The DC model should be expanded to LA. Chicago is next on Pres. Trump's list of cities to clean up.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/22) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. Royal Oakes comes on the show to talk about the Menendez Brothers parole hearings. Pres. Trump goes after Mayor Bass and Gov. Newsom again. Democrats have a maturity problem. Newsom took a big gamble.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/22) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. CA State Assemblyman Tom Lackey comes on the show to talk about the redistricting drama. Newsom is going to lose this war. Democrats fighting fire with fire will not even well. A girl says you should break up with your Republican boyfriend.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/21) - Gov. Newsom lied when he said California would have no reason to move forward with their redistricting plan if Texas didn't move forward with theirs. A Texas legislator had to leave a zoom call because she was told she was committing a felony by being on the call. Chris LeGras comes on the show to talk about some rallies happening around LA to raise awareness against SB79 which aims to get rid ...
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/21) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the latest going on with the Menendez Brothers parole hearings. The LA Times wrote a misleading headline about an illegal immigrant who committed a lewd act with a minor under the age of 14. Mayor of Whittie Joe Vinatieri comes on the show to talk about why SB759 should be passed as it would close a loophole that gives less severe punishments to repeat...
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/21) - The California State Assembly has passed Gov. Newsom's redistricting plan which would counter Texas' redistricting plans. More on Bed, Bath & Beyond saying they will not reopen any stores in California. Royal Oakes comes on the show to talk about Pres. Trump's $500M civil penalty being thrown out. Part 2 of the Moist Line that got preempted last week for Putin and Trump.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/20) - Former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a formal legal complaint against the city of LA alleging defamation, retaliation & negligence. Legislative officials were dodging questions about who drew the redistricting maps in CA.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/20) - Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley filing a formal legal complaint against the city of LA and Mayor Karen Bass. The after action report for the January fires due date has been postponed again. Biden allies cashed in on a climate slush fund.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/20) - How is Gavin Newsom a leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nominee in 2028? Well he's a political chameleon! Bed, Bath & Beyond said they will not operate any stores in California. Today is the anniversary of when the Menendez Brothers killed their parents.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/19) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about a new CA Supreme Court petition challenging unconstitutional redistricting that Gov. Newsom is pushing. More on the redistricting push in California. A woman was knocked out unconscious after a drink was spilled on a man at a concert. The Menendez Brothers' parole hearing is this week!
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/19) - LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia says city lawsuit settlement payouts are unsustainable. The city of Orange is also broke just like LA is. An influencer was grabbed out of a car by ICE agents in LA and it was caught on video.
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