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The John Kobylt Show

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Los Angeles
California
Karen Bass
Gavin Newsom
Homelessness
Nithya Raman
Palisades Fire
Rob Bonta
Skid Row
Democratic Socialists Of America
LAHSA
Los Angeles, United States
Donald Trump
Boyle Heights
California Energy Commission
California High-Speed Rail
Macarthur Park
Santa Monica
Anthony Fauci
Los Angeles County

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 hav... more

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/25) - Dolly Parton passed away. Mayor Bass isn't showing up to LAHSA meetings. Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua comes on the show to talk about the policy in Santa Ana where homeless people either have to accept treatme... more

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/25) - Recapping the interview with Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. The Dunlop Tires North America CEO Darren Thomas speaks out about the tire regulations coming to California. More on the California assemblyman steere... more

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/25) - Heather MacDonald comes on the show to talk about the anti-camping restrictions that were lifted in Hugo-Soto Martinez's district. More on the San Francisco 49ers owner being arrested for soliciting a prostitute.... more

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/24) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about the Stop Nick Shirley Act passing in California. More on the Stop Nick Shirley Act passing in California. The owner of the San Francisco 49ers Jed ... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Zavala
Channel 3 Sacramento reporter who covered the tire regulation story
KCRA Channel 3 (Sacramento)
Episode: Outrageous Tire Regulations (08/24)
David Hochschild
Chair of the California Energy Commission
California Energy Commission
Episode: Outrageous Tire Regulations (08/24)
John Hatami
Assistant District Attorney, Los Angeles
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Episode: Nancy Skinner Has Gotta Go! (08/21)
Jonathan Hatami
Assistant Deputy DA, Los Angeles County; prosecutor with expertise in child murder cases
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Episode: People Support Lindsay Clancy?! (08/21)
Riche Greenberg
Writer and commentator
San Francisco-based commentator for California Globe
Episode: Ridiculous Tire Regulations (08/21)
Phil Schuman
Fox 11 journalist and moderator
Fox 11
Episode: Pres. Trump's Supreme Court Battles (08/20)
Phil Shuman
Moderator, Fox11
Fox11
Episode: More Bass/Raman Debate Analysis (08/20)
Traci Park
Councilwoman on the west side of Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Council
Episode: The DSA Is A Cancer (08/19)
Nick Shirley
Independent journalist focusing on fraud investigations in California
Episode: Stop Nick Shirley Act Passed (08/19)

Host

John Kobylt
Host of The John Kobylt Show; long-time, blunt, fast-paced analysis of news and politics; conducts on-scene reporting and interviews.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 979 ratings
  • Label the hour of the show

    Please label which hour of the show it is.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mikee_95
    United States4 months ago
  • The only smart journalist in LA

    Grew up with NKX new radio and my dad forcing us all to listen but stopped liking his biased they are. They tend to go along with the lies of the day it hit me during the encampment fire on the 10 that we all knew started from

    Homeless but they kept lying for bass,then my house burned and the Jan 8th 2025 morning news was so weird and obviously pro bass Newsom they had Caruso on and it was weird. John became my hero for the truth love this and replaced KNX with KFI

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brmc8181
    United States7 months ago
  • Thursday 1/8/26 podcasts

    Who the ***** edited these three podcasts!!!!! Did you get a middle school digital to edit these podcasts!!! I expect better from KFI

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scruffy Uncle Tom
    United States8 months ago
  • Hour Order

    I love the show, but can you please post the podcast recordings in the correct order for continuous listening. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NoHo Kid
    United States10 months ago
  • Just say it how it is!

    I love listening to John Kobylt! He is the common sense for our state and country!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oc2snow
    United Statesa year ago

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Some critics note the show leans into provocative framing and controversial opinions.
Fans value the depth of guest expertise and live reporting on California governance.
Listeners appreciate the straightforward, no-nonsense take on local politics and accountability.

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Why'd The Stop Nick Shirley Act Pass? (08/24)
Q: How does the bill supposedly stop or impede journalists?
The guest explains that the provisions prohibit taping and posting images or video of grant recipients or their staff, and that posting such material could be a crime, with additional powers for courts to remove videos and impose fines, effectively chilling investigative reporting.
Non-Profit CEO Getting Rich Off Taxpayers (08/18)
Q: Tell us about this guy, Albert Sinela.
Jamie Paige explains that Albert Sannella is the CEO of Tarzana Treatment Centers, with a compensation package that has risen dramatically and a broader pattern of high executive pay funded by Medicaid and city contracts, which is the focus of their investigative reporting.
Feisty Mayor Bass/Nithya Raman Debate (08/20)
Q: How are you Joel Pollak, opinion editor for the New York Post?
Pollak replies with his perspective on the debate coverage, providing a新闻/Media angle on the candidates and the event.
Ridiculous Tire Regulations (08/21)
Q: Talk about this commission and what he's done.
The California Energy Commission consists of five unelected commissioners appointed by the governor; they have substantial autonomy and can implement broad policies, such as tire efficiency standards, without direct legislative approval, which is why the current rule has sparked widespread pushback and claims of overreach.
People Support Lindsay Clancy?! (08/21)
Q: Jonathan, in your career as a prosecutor, how do you get juries to distinguish between pure evil and debilitating mental illness that contributed to violence?
Juries must see solid evidence of intent and actions; while mental illness can influence behavior, the standard is whether the defendant knew right from wrong and consciously acted, not a blanket claim of insanity; experts provide context, but the law requires accountability when the crime is clear and the defendant understood the consequences.

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Blunt, fast-paced political and news analysis with a focus on California governance, local policy, and current events. Episodes frequently dissect city leadership decisions, ballot measures, and accountability, often featuring guests ranging from political analysts to activists and journalists. The show leans into strong takes and controversial framing, aiming to provoke thought and debate among LA-area listeners who want a no-nonsense, opinionated perspective on local politics and national issues as they intersect with California. A standout is the cadence of rapid, pointed commentary paired with interview segments that bring in specialized viewpoints on homelessness, reform, and public safety.

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