The John Kobylt Show

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

July 9, 2025 35 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/09) - John starts to theorize why the rebuilding efforts after the fires has been such a hard process for so many people. John believes that Mayor Karen Bass cares more about illegal immigrants than legal residents in LA and compares audio of Bass on Monday at MacArthur Park to audio of Bass when she landed from Ghana when the fires broke out in January to make his case. 4 people in Van Nuys were arr...

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/09) - Katy Grimes comes on the show to talk about Gov. Newsom's press conference on Monday and his trip to South Carolina which could be a sign that he is running for President in 2028. Gov. Newsom was in South Carolina and he gave the audience a classic performance. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/09) - CA State Senator Tony Strickland comes on the show to discuss how Democrats in Sacramento are trying to block any attempt to reverse the incredibly high gas taxes in the state of California and Gov. Newsom's trip to South Carolina. A TikToker and Kamala Harris agreed to not air her interview during the campaign because it would have made her look bad. More on Gov. Newsom devoting $101 million d...

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/08) - More on the immigration raid yesterday at MacArthur Park and John has noticed that Mayor Bass cares more about certain issues over others. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino says that LA better get used to seeing federal agents in their city and that immigration raids are not local officials' call. More on ICE agents being ambushed. A 77-year-old man tried to save a turtle but was hit and kille...

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/08) - Rick Caruso comes on the show to talk about the fire recovery and rebuilding efforts not being up to par 6 months after the fires burned through Pacific Palisades and Altadena. More on the lack of urgency when it comes to rebuilding Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Attorney Saied Kashani comes on the show to talk about residents in Pacific Palisades being upset with the slow recovery and rebuild...

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July 8, 2025 34 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/08) - USC Prof. Michael Mische comes on the show to talk about why California has high gas prices than the rest of the country. More on why CA has higher gas prices than the rest of the country. Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about TSA getting rid of their "shoes off" policy. We still don't know what caused the Palisades and Altadena Fires but we might be getting closer. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/07) - John is back from vacation! Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about the immigration raid at MacArthur Park today. 75 years ago today John's father came to the United States through Ellis Island from Poland. Press conference from Mayor Karen Bass on the immigration raid at MacArthur Park today. A man in Texas started shooting at ICE agents and was killed when agents returned fire. &nb...

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July 7, 2025 35 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/07) - Jim Ryan comes on the show to talk about the flooding in Texas that killed multiple people including campers at a sleepaway camp. Gov. Newsom is suing Fox News over pushing the idea of a phone call that Newsom claims was fake. Gas price update. Gen Z doesn't know that the US declared their independence from Britain. 

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July 7, 2025 32 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/07) - More people are getting sucked into AI chatbot relationships. People are profiting off of disaster tours in Pacific Palisades. More on the immigration raid at MacArthur Park today. Gas prices are going to be on the rise very soon!

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/03) - Best Of The John Kobylt Show. CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about the state's oil industry being on the brink of collapse. Kamala Harris is leaning towards running for California Governor. Attorney John Manly comes on the show to talk about the how the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee is still prioritizing money and medals over their athletes health and safety. L...

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/03) - Best Of The John Kobylt Show. Businessman John Alle comes on the show to talk about the decline of Santa Monica. Richie Greenberg comes on the show to talk about the fact that San Francisco was rated the worst run city in America. A BBC anchor corrected her teleprompter script live on air.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/03) - Best Of The John Kobylt Show. Gov. Newsom was seen at a wine tasting the day after the riots broke out in LA. More on the fact that while LA was rioting, Gov. Newsom was at an event drinking wine. Susan Shelley comes on the show to talk about the cause of CA's political decay over the last few decades. John hates people who are distracted walking on the sidewalk. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/02) - Mark Thompson fills in for John. Royal Oakes comes on the show to talk about the verdict in the Diddy trial. Dr. Phil's media company is filing for bankruptcy. Mark talks about traveling in the past with John. Nordstrom is closing in Santa Monica. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/02) - Mark Thompson fills in for John. Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about cracking down on disaster tours in Pacific Palisades. Diddy has been denied bail and must remain behind bars as he awaits sentencing. Brian Entin comes on the show to talk about the plea deal Bryan Kohberger agreed to in Idaho after he killed 4 college students. Kamala Harris is seriously considering running for Gove...

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July 2, 2025 29 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/02) - Mark Thompson fills in for John. Lou Shapiro comes on the show to talk about the verdict in the Diddy trial and Diddy having to stay behind bars as he awaits sentencing. Mark and Debra enjoyed the Mariska Hargitay documentary. A listener says that Gov. Newsom is hustling Mark Thompson. Clayton Kershaw is going for 3,000 strikeouts tonight, he is 3 away. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/01) - Mark Thompson fills in for John. Ashleigh Fields comes on the show to talk about the "Big Beautiful Bill" passing through the Senate. More on the show to talk about the "Big Beautiful Bill" passing through the Senate. Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the Bryan Kohberger trial. Mark needs a lawyer. 

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July 1, 2025 33 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/01) - Mark Thompson fills in for John. MIchael Monks comes on the show to talk about Pres. Trump suing LA over their sanctuary city policies. Jimmy Swaggart died. More on ICE deportations. Support from Republicans for gay marriage has declined. 

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July 1, 2025 29 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/01) - Mark Thompson fills in for John. The jury has reached a verdict on 4 out of the 5 charges against Diddy and will continue to deliberate tomorrow. Culver City is rallying around an ice cream vendor and they want him to be released by ICE. Royal Oakes comes on the show with more details about the Diddy trial as well as the Bryan Kohberger trial. Today is Bobby Bonilla Day. 

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June 30, 2025 30 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (06/30) - Mark Thompson fills in for John. Jordana Miller comes on the show to talk about the possibility of a end to the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. What is a "Vote-arama"? More on Zorhan Mamdani winning the Democratic primary for NYC Mayor. 

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June 30, 2025 30 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (06/30) - Mark Thompson fills in for John. Jim Ryan comes on the show to talk about the firefighters in Idaho being ambushed as the shooter has been identified. Jury deliberations began in the Diddy trial. Steve Roberts comes on the show to talk about the "Vote-arama" going on in Washington DC. The SCOTUS has effectively ended the federal eviction moratorium related to the COVID19 pandemic.

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