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The John Kobylt Show

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Los Angeles
California
Gavin Newsom
Karen Bass
Homelessness
Nithya Raman
Skid Row
Palisades Fire
Lahsa
Eric Swalwell
Democratic Socialists Of America
Rob Bonta
Reform California
Los Angeles, United States
California High-Speed Rail
Donald Trump
Macarthur Park
Steve Hilton
Boyle Heights
Spencer Pratt

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 (08/04) - We have learned the cause of the Altadena fire and are expecting justice. Officials were far more prepared for the fire in Spokane, WA than our government in California. Mark Ridley Thomas's conviction has been u... more

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/04) - John talks with California Assemblyman Carl DeMaio about passing the voter registration act in November. A possible Trump assassination attempt was thwarted in Palos Verdes. Nithya Raman went on The New Yorker Ra... more

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/04) - John can't stand the Gen Z mindset. Democratic Socialists don't want to fix America, they want to crush it. Wisconsin Gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong wants to get rid of Thanksgiving. Gen Z doesn't have re... more

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/03) - John wishes he could ride the high speed train from LA to San Francisco, but it's still not here! Where did all the money go? Newsom's train team failed to meet deadlines time and time again. The Latino community... more

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Recent Guests

Dana Bash
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Political figure, vaccine policy critic
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Campaign on ticket with Steve Hilton and Gloria Romero
Episode: The Skid Row "Care" Campus (07/30)
Debra Mark
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Episode: Newsom's Affair With A Former Aide (07/28)
Bruce Bioski
LA infrastructure columnist/author
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Episode: Newsom's Affair With A Former Aide (07/28)
Bruce Bialosky
Political columnist, presidential appointee, CPA
California Post
Episode: LA Should Invest In Infrastructure (07/28)
Matt Hamilton
Founder and writer at lamaterial.com
lamaterial.com
Episode: Big LA County Settlement Payday (07/24)
Kenneth Shrupp
City Journal contributor; researcher who conducted street interviews
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Episode: Homeless Numbers In LA Up 3.5% | LAHSA Is Fighting For Their Life

Host

John Kobylt
Host of The John Kobylt Show; long-time, solo-host after Ken's retirement, known for blunt, fast-paced analysis and accountability-focused commentary.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 976 ratings
  • Label the hour of the show

    Please label which hour of the show it is.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mikee_95
    United States3 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 States7 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 States10 months ago

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Listeners praise the host for clear, direct commentary and accountability on local issues.
Criticism often targets perceived bias and sensationalism in coverage.
Fans appreciate the long-running, local focus and engaging banter between hosts and guests.

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#87
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#247
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#161
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#208
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#241
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lineage Logistics Doesn't Care (07/21)
Q: What about election integrity and Rob Bonta's stance on voter ID?
Gates frames Rob Bonta as adversarial to election integrity, cites changes to ballot titles and summaries, and advocates for stronger voter ID measures and investigations into alleged fraud to restore trust in elections.
Lineage Logistics Doesn't Care (07/21)
Q: What is your view on the homelessness issue and the approach Huntington Beach took?
Gates describes a program-driven, enforcement-focused approach: offer shelter and county services, but also give individuals a clear binary choice—take services or face consequences—arguing this reduced homelessness in Huntington Beach and could be scaled statewide.
Lineage Logistics Doesn't Care (07/21)
Q: Give us a rundown of your background. Who are you?
Michael Gates outlines his career as Huntington Beach city attorney, emphasizes being a trial lawyer, and contrasts his record with Rob Bonta's political background, portraying himself as a practitioner of law and order who would bring an aggressive, hands-on approach to enforcement and public safety statewide.
Rob Bonta Is Such A Snake! (07/21)
Q: Carl, given the last-minute changes to Prop 39, what is your assessment of Rob Bonta's handling of the ballot language?
Carl argues the changes are a deliberate manipulation designed to mislead voters and undermine the initiative, calling it corrupt and a tactic to tilt the election, while maintaining that the original intent was straightforward voter identification and citizenship verification.
Can't Let Bonta Do This (07/22)
Q: Why did Rob Bonta replace the original neutral language with a version that reads as prohibitive to voting?
Megan Barth explains it's a strategy to influence voter perception by framing the measure negatively, which could dampen support among low-information voters.

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Blunt, fast-paced political and public-safety commentary fused with local California crime, governance, and urban issues. Coverage often centers on homelessness, city leadership, policing, infrastructure, and media narratives, with guest perspectives from journalists, lawmakers, and law enforcement. The show is known for strong opinions, live banter, and a willingness to challenge officials and politicians, making it a compelling space for listeners who want outspoken takes and real-time reactions to Southern California affairs. Notably, it frequently features in-depth discussions with public safety figures and political commentators, offering a no-nonsense lens on how local governance shapes daily life in LA and nearby regions.

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2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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4. Herb Morgan
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6. Bruce Bioski
7. Bruce Bialosky
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