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
Is The 5 Freeway Shutdown or Not?! (10/17)
10/17/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (10/17) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. KFI's Michael Monks joins. Governor Newsom says you must declare independence. 200K last time - will there be less or more? Also, an update on the "Call ICE!" Brewer's fan.
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Duration:00:31:24
Trump VS Venezuela Cartel (10/17)
10/17/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (10/17) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. KFI alumni and current correspondent for News Nation, Laura Ingle, calls and joins the show. Lou says "alive is better". Ice raid in California and "Liberal White Women Syndrome".
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Duration:00:33:23
TSA Says It's Feeling the Pain of the Shutdown (10/17)
10/17/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (10/17) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone joins the show. Lou calls BS on starving TSA workers. Senator Scott Weiner is in and Lou's prediction. Also, Jack in the Box sells Del Taco.
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Duration:00:32:05
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli On Homeless Fraud (10/16)
10/16/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (10/16) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. Michael Monks joins the show. Lou explains the only way forward for homeless. Also, there is now a Long Beach grocery law because shoplifting is at a high.
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Duration:00:30:21
A New Jan. 6 Commission Rattles Nancy Pelosi (10/16)
10/16/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (10/16) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. Ashleigh Fields from The Hills calls into the show. Pelosi barks, McConnell falls. Apple tags are getting people targeted by criminals. Also, ABC Correspondent Alex Stone joins the show.
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Duration:00:30:53
Trump Suggests San Fran as the Next Major City in Crime Crackdown (10/16)
10/16/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (10/16) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. Batya Ungar-Sargon from News Nation, host of "Batya!", joins the show. Also, is San Francisco having a law and order comeback?
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Duration:00:32:14
Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Call State of Emergency (10/15)
10/15/2025
The John Koblyt Show Hour 1 (10/15) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. KFI's Michael Monks joins the show. Lou calls out the hysteria. Obama shows up for Prop 50 and a looks at CNN midterm polls.
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Duration:00:29:14
Katie Porter Goes On Recovery Tour (10/15)
10/15/2025
The John Koblyt Show Hour 2 (10/15) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. Katie Porter makes it worse! Lou shares experience and why she is unable to be governor. Also, new menus in California!
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Duration:00:33:21
The Stakes Are High With Louisiana Redistricting Case (10/15)
10/15/2025
The John Koblyt Show Hour 3 (10/15) - Lou Penrose fills in for John. Zach Schonfeld from The Hill calls and joins the show. Gov Newsom says haters have "California Derangement Syndrome". Lou asks why it doesn't feel like the 4th largest economy.
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Duration:00:29:16
SF Mayor Asks You To Adopt A Drain (10/14)
10/14/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (10/14)
Lou Penrose fills in for John
-UPDATE MICHAEL MONKS KFI NEWSROOM
-ROMNEY SISTER IN LAW FOUND DEAD
-SF MAYOR ASKS YOU TO ADOPT A DRAIN
-CHECK IN ON THE RAIN AND ROADS
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Duration:00:30:52
Gas Prices Collapse Even In California (10/14)
10/14/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (10/14)
Lou Penrose fills in for John
-ABC NEWS ALEX STONE
-NEWSOM GETS LUCKY AS GAS TAX HIDDEN
-UPDATE MICHAEL MONKS KFI NEWSROOM
-NO SITTING SHOTGUN UNTIL 16?
-PROMO NEXT HOUR
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Duration:00:31:50
LA Downpour Afternoon And Evacuation Orders (10/14)
10/14/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (10/14)
Lou Penrose fills in for John
-UPDATE MICHAEL MONKS KFI NEWSROOM
-GOV SHUTDOWN DAY 14 AND THE NUKE OPTION
-CAN PROP 50 BACKFIRE
-CLEANER/PROMO NEXT HOUR
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Duration:00:31:21
Helicopter Crash In HB (10/13)
10/13/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (10/13)
Lou Penrose fills in for John
-ALEX STONE, ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT, LOS ANGELES
-LOU SAYS TOO MUCH RISK FOR THE FUN
-TRUMP KEEPS PROMISE ON SMALLER GOVERNMENT
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Duration:00:33:13
Trump Wins The Peace (10/13)
10/13/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (10/13)
Lou Penrose fills in for John
-JORDANA MILLER, ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT, JERUSALEM
-LOU IS NOT OPTIMISTIC AND WHY
-DAY 12 AND ALL IS WELL
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Duration:00:33:28
Apartments All Over (10/13)
10/13/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (10/13)
Lou Penrose fills in for John
-CHRIS LE GRAS ON THE LATEST ON SB 79
-LOU EXPLAINS WHY DEMS HATE SFR
-PORTLAND NUDE BYCYCLE RALLY
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Duration:00:33:06
Michael Monks Joins the Show and More! (10/10)
10/10/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (10/10) - Mark Thompson fills in for John. Michael Monks joins to talk about the legislations signed by Governor Newsom overhauling local zoning to build more housing.
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Duration:00:33:24
Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Conrad Joins! (10/10)
10/10/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (10/10) - Mark Thompson fills in for John. Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Conrad joins the show to speak on the legislation outlawing the maiming of cats.
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Duration:00:33:22
Neema Romani Joins (10/10)
10/10/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (10/10) - Mark Thompson fills in for John. Neema Romani from West Coast Trial Lawyers joins the show.
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Duration:00:30:45
The Governator Says No On Prop 50! (10/09)
10/9/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (10/09) - Former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger joins the show to talk about why he is against Prop 50 & Gov. Newsom's redistricting plan for California. Jordana Miller comes on the show to talk about the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas. More on why Prop 50 is bad for California and you should vote no on it!
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Duration:00:34:01
Mental Health Facility Coming To Santa Monica (10/09)
10/9/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (10/09) - Jamie Paige comes on the show to talk about the mental health facility that was recently approved to open in Santa Monica. More on the mental health facility that was recently approved to open in Santa Monica. Another scandalous clip of Katie Porter has surfaced and this time she was berating a staff member back in 2021.
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Duration:00:31:53