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 3-6 p.m. on KFI AM 640.
Episodes
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/15) - John recaps the final gubernatorial debate between 5 Democrats and 2 Republicans. John responds to comments from the live YouTube chat.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/15) - Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California Gloria Romero comes on the show to talk about her campaign. More on the animal abuse going on at the hands of the homeless on their pets. Normal people know how bad LA has become. John responds to comments from the live YouTube chat.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/15) - Hotel reservations in Los Angeles are below expectations for the World Cup and people want to repeal the "Gross Receipts Tax". There was another drug bust at MacArthur Park yesterday. There is a Senate Bill proposal that would require the assessment of the impact on climate change for women vs. men. Moist Line Rounds 1 & 2.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/14) - CA Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton comes on the show to talk about what to expect in the last debate tonight before the primary election on June 2nd. More on the governor's race. Newsom's former Chief of Staff Dana Williamson is heading to jail after pleading guilty to corruption charges. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer comes on the show to criticize the California High Speed Rail Autho...
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/14) - Attorney Roger Behle comes on the show to talk about a request for firefighter text messages to be released as part of the lawsuit on behalf of Palisades Fire victims. Dr. Oz announced the suspension of licenses for 800 hospice companies in the Los Angeles area. Mayor Bass thinks AI videos that support Spencer Pratt are violent. John responds to comments from the live YouTube chat and previews ...
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/14) - CA State Assemblyman David Tangipa (R-Fresno) comes on the show to talk about a bill proposal he has to prevent former government officials from becoming lobbyists if they have been convicted of fraud or corruption. Nithya Raman wants to ban backyard barbeques. There is an RV encampment right next to LA's Housing Authority building in Gardena. Supermeth is a real thing.
The John Koblyt Show Hour 1 (05/13) - There is a new LA mayoral race poll. Mayor Karen Bass has no business being re-elected. Stephen Cloobeck has been arrested on multiple felony charges. John responds to listener comments from the live YouTube chat.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/13) - It's time to defund the homeless racket! There is taxpayer funded non-profit that has a program that gives out free needles and drug paraphernalia to homeless drug addicts. John responds to listener comments from the live YouTube chat.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/13) - United Firefighters of LA City Pres. Doug Coates comes on the show to talk about a new sales tax proposal that will help fund the fire department. Gov. Gavin Newsom approved a $189M to provide new digital tablets to prisoners. A CIA whistleblower testified today that Dr. Anthony Fauci was part of the cover up to hide the the origins of COVID-19.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/12) - Xavier Becerra tried to dictate the terms of his interview with KTLA reporter Annie Rose Ramos and KTLA aired the awkward exchange. Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the guy in Denver who was killed on the runway by a plane.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/12) - San Luis Obispo County DA Dan Dow comes on the show to talk about a convicted murderer who was originally sentenced to life without parole & is scheduled to be released thanks to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s parole board. More on the weaponization of womens' empathy concept John talked about yesterday. Why is there $36 million dollars being sent in new Project Home Key funds to LA County as th...
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/12) - Candidate for California Insurance Commissioner Stacy Korsgaden comes on the show to talk about her campaign and how she wants to fix the state's insurance industry crisis. Nithya Raman compared Spencer Pratt to Trump and called him a Fascist. There is another sales tax proposal on the June 2nd ballot. Xavier Becerra tried to dictate the terms of his interview with KTLA reporter Annie Rose Ramo...
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/11) - Pres. Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax. A new book about the Palisades and Eaton Fires is coming out and it proves Mayor Karen Bass lied about not getting warnings about high winds before leaving for Ghana. Nithya Raman says she no longer believes in defunding the police.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/11) - US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum called out Gov. Newsom and California and said the state is an "energy island". The FOX11 Mayoral Forum has been canceled. LAPD says there has been a surge in cargo theft leading to price increases and inflation. John reads some comments from YouTube viewers.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/11) - Katy Grimes comes on the show to talk about Gov. Newsom's new diaper grift. John goes through Miranda Devine's California Post column about how the left has weaponized the empathy of women. The Mayor of Arcadia has admitted to being a foreign agent for China in a plea agreement.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/08) - John tells a story about just how obvious the decline of LA is just by what happened to his wife taking their dog to the vet yesterday! A guy in Venice almost had his arm hacked off by a homeless person. US Asst. Attorney Bill Essayli comes on the show to talk about the raid earlier this week in MacArthur Park that resulted in the arrest of 18 people and the seizure of 40lbs of fentanyl. What i...
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/08) - A deep dive into Wednesday's mayoral debate between Mayor Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and LA City Councilwoman Nithya Raman.
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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/08) - Why do people vote the way they do?! AOC says you "can't earn a billion dollars" and Newsom continues to blame high gas prices on Trump. Moist Line Rounds 1 & 2.
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John McKinney joins the show to talk about his 2026 run for Los Angeles City Attorney, his plan to tackle crime across Los Angeles County, and why he says boosting police staffing is the first step toward safer communities. Plus, Conan Nolan presses Mayor Karen Bass with a pointed question about being out of the country at the start of the Palisades Fire.
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After sharing the debate stage with Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, Spencer Pratt joins John Kobylt to talk about the heated mayoral clash, his debate experience, and the growing challenges facing Los Angeles.
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