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The John Kobylt Show

Premiere Networks
Los Angeles
California
Gavin Newsom
Karen Bass
Eric Swalwell
Homelessness
Spencer Pratt
Steve Hilton
Donald Trump
Pacific Palisades
Nithya Raman
IRAN
Los Angeles County
Macarthur Park
Los Angeles, United States
California Air Resources Board
Gas Prices California
Hospice Fraud
Cesar Chavez
San Francisco

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 (06/24) - There are more communists gaining momentum in government in both New York and Los Angeles. More on the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Boyle Heights is getting the Palisades treatment. The LAX People Mover is havin... more

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (06/24) - John talks to CA Attorney General candidate Michael Gates about fraud in California. More on how California wants to release violent felons. John talks about the Local Taxpayers Protection Act and previews interv... more

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (06/24) - John talks to Jon Coupal about the Local Taxpayers Protection Act. Mayor Bass fired her campaign strategist and Boyle Heights residents are claiming to smell foul odors from the warehouse.

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John discusses how there are more communists being elected to government in New York and Los Angeles. He also talked about how Boyle Heights has gotten the Palisades treatment.

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Recent Guests

Nico Ruderman
Venice Neighborhood Council member, former California State Senate candidate
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Episode: No Final Vote Tally Yet (06/05)
Joel Pollack
Opinion editor, California Post
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Episode: Parole Board Members Re-Appointed?! (06/04)
Michael Gates
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Episode: Slow To Count The Votes (06/03)
Steve Kawa
Board Chairman, California High-Speed Rail Authority
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Episode: CA High-Speed Rail Authority's New Chairman (06/02)
Zach Sokoloff
City Controller candidate running against Kenneth Mejia
Hackman Capital Partners (former asset manager); City Controller candidate
Episode: Funding Pulled By Bass For 4th of July Parade (06/01)
Jon Slavet
Founder/CEO of State of Gold podcast; tech executive and investor
State of Gold; various tech companies
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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 974 ratings
  • Label the hour of the show

    Please label which hour of the show it is.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mikee_95
    United States2 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 States5 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 States6 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 States8 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 States9 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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Funding Pulled By Bass For 4th of July Parade (06/01)
Q: Why is there such strong criticism of the current city leadership over funding decisions?
The guest argues that mismanagement and delayed funding decisions have eroded trust, with examples like the Skid Row Campus and delayed funding for community events, implying a broader pattern of bureaucratic inefficiency and ideological influence.
Funding Pulled By Bass For 4th of July Parade (06/01)
Q: What could the city controller do to improve handling of homelessness and public safety budgets?
Zach Sokoloff emphasizes initiating and increasing performance audits across departments, focusing on measurable outcomes like police response times and program effectiveness to reduce waste and redirect scarce resources to proven solutions.
New LA Mayoral Race Vote Totals (06/05)
Q: What role does the UCLA incident play in the discussion about governance and safety?
The hosts use the UCLA incident to illustrate perceived failures in leadership and policy around homelessness and safety, arguing that local officials have not adequately addressed these issues and that such events influence public perception of the election and governance.
New LA Mayoral Race Vote Totals (06/05)
Q: Why is there distrust toward Dean Logan's updates and transparency?
They argue the county registrar provides flat numbers without geographic context, implying a lack of transparency and accountability, and they call for press briefings with detailed breakdowns.
No Final Vote Tally Yet (06/05)
Q: Nico, how are you?
I'm great, John. How are you doing?

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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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1. Nico Ruderman
2. Joel Pollack
3. Suzette Valdez
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