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”...
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 3-6 p.m. on KFI AM 640.
Language:
English
Episodes
There Is So Much Wrong With LA (04/24)
4/24/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/24) - More on all of the animal abuse on Skid Row by homeless people. A vagrant is accused of beating an 84-year old man and set him on fire. People still donated to Eric Swalwell's campaign after the sexual assault allegations came to light. A man was trampled by elephants in Africa.
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Duration:00:33:23
$40M MacArthur Park Clean Up (04/24)
4/24/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/24) - John Alle comes on the show to talk about the $40 million dollar clean up of MacArthur Park that doesn't include getting rid of the homeless. Mayor Bass and Kathryn Barger went to the White House to talk with Pres. Trump about fire recovery and rebuilding. A Mexican matador was attacked by a bull.
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Duration:00:31:52
Big Mexican Mafia Bust (04/24)
4/24/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/24) - There was a big bust on the Mexican Mafia that resulted in 66 felony charges. San Francisco has reduced crime and mayhem in the subway system. Moist Line Rounds 1 & 2.
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Duration:00:35:16
California Gubernatorial Debate Recap (04/23)
4/23/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/23) - There was a debate between California gubernatorial candidates last night and Xavier Becerra's response regarding gas prices really upset John. Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco would both lower or completely get rid of the gas tax. The gubernatorial candidates were asked to grade the job Gov. Newsom has done on homelessness in California. Animals are being used to test drugs on Skid Row.
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Duration:00:37:02
California On The Verge Of A Gas Shortage (04/23)
4/23/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/23) - Michael Ariza comes on the show to talk about a possible gas shortage that California is on the verge of. LAFD has a culture of obedience. More on the challenging of birthright citizenship.
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Duration:00:31:34
Animal Abuse On Skid Row (04/23)
4/23/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/23) - Animals are being used by homeless people to test drugs on Skid Row. There is a massive homeless encampment near Compton that is causing a lot of issues in the neighborhood. Joey Tuccio comes on the show to talk about the animal abuse going on on Skid Row.
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Duration:00:35:46
How Much Money Did Illegal Immigrants Get From CA Taxpayers? (04/22)
4/22/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/22) - A judge has ruled to block enforcement of California's mask ban for ICE officers. How much taxpayer money did illegal immigrants get? A woman was bitten 3 times by a rattlesnake.
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Duration:00:31:50
California Hospice Fraud Is Out Of Control (04/22)
4/22/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/22) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about CA State Assemblyman Nick Schultz from Burbank blaming Carl for lying about the "Stop Nick Shirley Act". More on Nick Shirley confronting California politicians over the "Stop Nick Shirley Act". More on all of the hospice fraud in California. Ilhan Omar's net worth has mysteriously changed.
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Duration:00:29:36
$1B CA Taxes Have Gone To Illegal Immigrant NGOs/Non-Profits (04/22)
4/22/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/22) - Susan Crabtree comes on the show to talk about how Gov. Gavin Newsom has subsidized the illegal immigrant invasion. The Santa Ynez Reservoir is empty again. An anti-billionaire group is endorsing billionaire Tom Steyer for California Governor.
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Duration:00:29:39
Mayor Karen Bass Has Failed LA (04/21)
4/21/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/21) - Mayor Karen Bass had failed Los Angeles. Spencer Pratt says that the Chinese are using New Zealand shell companies to buy up the majority of vacant lots in Pacific Palisades. More on Mayor Karen Bass's failures. More on all of the hospice fraud in California.
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Duration:00:33:50
Prop 36 Needs To Be Funded Still (04/21)
4/21/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/21) - CA State Senator Tony Strickland comes on the show to talk about what's going on with trying to get Prop 36 funded. Kids are brainwashed after staring at screens all day. Old video of Newsom storming off after a reporter questioned him about giving alcohol to his 19yr old girlfriend back in 2006 while he was still Mayor of San Francisco. LA Democratic mayoral candidate Adam Miller comes on the show.
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Duration:00:35:51
San Diego County Supervisors Want To Partner With Mexican Consulate (04/21)
4/21/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/21) - El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells comes on the show to talk about the San Diego Board of Supervisors want to makes deal with the Mexican Consulate to keep illegal immigrants in the US. According to the CA Post, Pres. Trump's executive order to fast track rebuilding in Pacific Palisades has made it so almost 2,000 rebuilding permits have been approved. 3/4's of the graduates from LAUSD don't have adequate math skills. Sheriff's Deputies have arrested the guy who placed his penis on the face of a woman who was shopping at Whole Foods.
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Duration:00:32:41
Recapping The Antonio Villaraigosa Interview (04/20)
4/20/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/20) - Reminiscing on the interview from Friday with former LA Mayor and CA Democratic gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa. Nick Shirley confronted the co-authors of the "Stop Nick Shirley Act" in Sacramento.
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Duration:00:35:19
Nick Shirley Responds To "Stop Nick Shirley Act" (04/20)
4/20/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/20) - Nick Shirley comes on the show to talk about his trip to Sacramento to confront the authors of the "Stop Nick Shirley Act" that is being proposed in the California legislature. Xavier Becerra says we need the gas tax to fix the roads. LA has done a terrible job fixing the roads.
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Duration:00:30:05
LAFD Needs More Funding | Street Light Tax Hike Proposal (04/20)
4/20/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/20) - Freddie Escobar comes on the show to talk about the new LA City budget not having anything for more fire department resources in it. Homeless fires are on the rise in LA. Susan Shelley comes on the show to talk about a new street light tax hike proposal. Gov. Newsom's wife's cousin is donating to Gov. Newsom's opponents.
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Duration:00:33:18
Today Is The Big Showdown With Villaraigosa! (04/17)
4/17/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/17) - Today is the big showdown with former LA Mayor and California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa. Kevin McCarthy says the FBI warned Congress about Eric Swalwell's relationship with a Chinese spy when Swalwell was appointed to the Intelligence Committee. More on Eric Swalwell. Newsom is a sociopath!
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Duration:00:35:25
Singer D4vd Arrested | 447 LA Hospices Shut Down (04/17)
4/17/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/17) - Criminal defensive attorney Lou Shapiro comes on the show to talk about the arrest of singer D4vd for the murder of Celeste Rivas. More on illegal immigrant sex change operations being paid for by California taxpayers. More on the 447 hospices that were shutdown in LA by the federal government. Previewing the big showdown with former LA Mayor and California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa.
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Duration:00:33:37
Antonio Villaraigosa Showdown! (04/17)
4/17/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/17) - For the first time ever former Mayor of Los Angeles and current California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa sits down with John for an interview!
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Duration:00:38:17
California's Governor Race Is Wide Open (04/16)
4/16/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/16) - Tomorrow is the big day where John will interview former LA Mayor and California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa for the first time! The California Governor's race is up in the air. LAX's people mover still isn't ready.
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Duration:00:33:04
California's Insurance Crisis (04/16)
4/16/2026
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/16) - Republican candidate for California Insurance Commissioner Merritt Farren comes on the show to talk about his campaign. More on Eric Swalwell's sexual assault allegations. There is a Venice homeless encampment that is creating clashes at LA City Hall between councilmembers.
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Duration:00:34:10