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
Prop 50 Passed (11/05)
11/5/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (11/05) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about the fact that Prop 50 passed and what it means for California going forward. More on Prop 50 passing. Gov. Newsom is such a phony. A lot of people lie on dating apps.
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Duration:00:33:34
The Coddled Generation (11/05)
11/5/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (11/05) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the latest regarding the UPS plane crash in Louisville yesterday. Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City. The Mexican president was groped on the streets of Mexico City.
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Duration:00:27:59
Government Shutdown Continues (11/05)
11/5/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (11/05) - Flights could be cancelled starting Friday because of the government shutdown. LAPD released an after-action report on the January fires. More on the government shutdown and the after action reports from the January fires. More clips of Zohran Mamdani from his crazy victory speech last night.
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Duration:00:29:37
It's Election Day! (11/04)
11/4/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (11/04) - It's Election Day! John was on Elex Michaelson's new CNN show "The Story Is" debating Lisa Bloom. Prop 50 is probably going to win. Calling out Newsom for his lies. There is going to be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown continues.
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Duration:00:30:49
CA's Insurance Industry Is A Mess! (11/04)
11/4/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (11/04) - Why is California's insurance industry a mess? Laura Ingle from News Nation comes on the show to talk about the NYC mayoral election. Helicopter parents are showing up to college with their kids and are not leaving.
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Duration:00:32:24
Sen. Alex Padilla Not Running For CA Governor (11/04)
11/4/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (11/04) - Royal Oakes comes on the show to discuss SCOTUS hearing arguments on if Pres. Trump has the authority to impose tariffs on trade partners like he did earlier this year. Alex Padilla is not running for governor in California. How many Californians are on food stamps? More on Huntington Beach's voter ID issues.
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Duration:00:25:05
LA Mayor Karen Bass Talks to Elex Michaelson on CNN (11/03)
11/3/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (11/03) - John discusses Mayor Karen Bass' appearance on CNN's "The Story Is" hosted by Elex Michaelson and the continued frustrations on the lack of accountability solutions and future prevention as a result of January's Lachman Fire. Plus, KFI's and The John Kobylt Shows' technical director, Eric Sklar, calls live from Dodger Stadium to talk about the Dodgers' 2025 World Series Championship Parade.
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Duration:00:28:54
California Needs a Clean Slate (11/03)
11/3/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (11/03) - Steve Hilton, lead Republican candidate for 2026 California Governor, calls the show. Kristen Welker from Meet the Press interviews Gov Newsom.
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Duration:00:32:53
California Incompetence (11/03)
11/3/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (11/03) - California Post opinion editor Joel Pollack calls the show to highlight the incompetence in California. John talks about Prop 36, which passed last year in 2024, and how it did not have a funding mechanism, as well as how Gov Newsom does not want drug treatment enforced.
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Duration:00:30:02
Capitol Annex Project Boondoggle (10/31)
10/31/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (10/31) - Royal Oakes comes on the show to talk about the emergency funds for SNAP benefits that were released by order of two federal judges. More on the Capitol Annex project boonjoggle going on up in Sacramento. An animal rights activists was arrested for releasing 4 chickens from a poultry facility in Sonoma County.
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Duration:00:34:02
CA Oil Industry Crisis Update (10/31)
10/31/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (10/31) - USC Prof. Michael Mische and UC Berkley Prof. James Rector come on the show to talk about the possibility of CA's oil pipeline shutting down. More on the oil industry crisis in California. Newsom lied about his son not being a fan of Charlie Kirk to Elex Michaelson on CNN.
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Duration:00:33:21
Prop 50 Update (10/31)
10/31/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (10/31) - CA State Senator Tony Strickland comes on the show to talk about the likelihood of Prop 50 passing. Mayor Karen Bass orders an investigation into why firefighters were told to leave the smoldering Lachman Fire. The former Prince Andrew has lost his official royal title. Moist Line Rounds 1 & 2.
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Duration:00:32:18
New Palisades Fire Info Revealed (10/30)
10/30/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (10/30) - New information has come out about firefighters being told to leave the Lochman Fire burn area despite seeing areas of smoldering. More on the air traffic controllers not showing up for work because they aren't getting paid due to the government shutdown.
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Duration:00:30:53
Dissecting The Lies Newsom's ABC News Interview (10/30)
10/30/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (10/30) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about Democrats who are going to be in line for congressional seats & benefit from Prop 50 passing. Dissecting Gov. Newsom's interview with ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl.
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Duration:00:31:31
Food Stamps Running Out Due To Shutdown (10/30)
10/30/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (10/30) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the millions of Californians that are going to lose their food stamps on Nov. 1st due to the government shutdown. California's major oil pipeline is about to shut itself down. There is a homeless encampment that has finally been cleared in Playa Vista.
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Duration:00:29:19
Gov. Newsom Is A Hypocrite (10/29)
10/29/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (10/29) - Newsom decided to hop in the debate about the construction of a ballroom at the White House all while over a billion dollars of taxpayer funds are being spent on renovating the state capitol building. More on the Capitol Annex project that is costing taxpayers over a billion dollars. Gov. Newsom apparently got loaded on tequila after Pres. Trump blamed him for the fires in January. More on Gov. Newsom's background.
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Duration:00:31:22
Head Of LA Sanitation Quits (10/29)
10/29/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (10/29) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about air traffic controllers being in their first full week of no pay amidst the government shutdown. The woman who runs LA's sanitation department is quitting. AI is starting to cause white collar jobs to disappear. Previewing the interview with attorney John Manly.
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Duration:00:29:27
LA County Sex Abuse Settlement Update (10/29)
10/29/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (10/29) - Attorney John Manly comes on the show to talk about the LA County settlement of over $4 billion dollars for sex abuse claims. What does Utah do with their homeless? An executive in the trucking industry is blowing the whistle with how bad it is with illegal immigrants getting trucking licenses.
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Duration:00:27:44
Newsom Did Not Grow Up Poor! (10/28)
10/28/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (10/28) - More on Gov. Gavin Newsom lying about his upbringing. Running through the history of how Gavin Newsom rose to power and prominence. A fence is going to be placed around MacArthur Park.
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Duration:00:30:17
Fencing Off MacArthur Park (10/28)
10/28/2025
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (10/28) - John Alle comes on the show to talk about the fence going up around MacArthur Park. John has a solution for the homeless problem! John talks about one of his first days back from vacation and going to Santa Monica and experiencing a crazy person up close! Anti-Israel protestors who blocked the freeway a few months ago are going to be placed in a diversion program as their punishment.
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Duration:00:31:43