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The John Kobylt Show
by Premiere Networks
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.
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The DSA gets put on the spot (07/27)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/27) - John break down a revealing interview as DSA Co-Chair Megan Romer faces a series of true-or-false questions from Fox News anchor Shannon Bream about her political platform. Then, legal analyst Royal Oaks joins the show with the latest developments in the murder case involving singer D4vd. Plus, why are so many young adults struggling to meet potential partners without dating apps?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Leaky Pipes and High Gas Prices (07/27)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/27) - Gas prices are climbing again, and USC's Michael Mische explains what's driving the increase and what drivers can expect next. John also discusses President Trump's proposal to seize state land to boost domestic oil production, takes a hard look at Los Angeles' aging and leaky water infrastructure, and dives into the latest Gen Z dating trend—using spreadsheets instead of dating apps. Plus, newly released information adds more fuel to the debate over the origins of COVID-19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fewer Cops, More Homelessness & The Decline of Conversation (07/27)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/27) - John breaks down the LAPD staffing crisis after the Los Angeles police chief says the department is short roughly 4,000 officers. He also examines the latest homeless count and the political finger-pointing over the rising numbers, looks at Sacramento's latest effort to reduce penalties for some violent offenders, and discusses a new study suggesting people are speaking far fewer words than previous generations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Most Homeless Aren't From LA (07/24)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/24) - Kenneth Schrupp from the California Post calls in to talk about the number of homeless in LA that come from out of state. John believes LAHSA officials are diverting funding from homeless care into their own pockets. John reports on bears and bats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Big LA County Settlement Payday (07/24)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/24) - John speaks with Matt Hamilton from LA Material about the lawsuits against the city caused by George Gascon. A man from France caused damage to a Hermosa Beach Airbnb during his time as a squatter. John breaks down the Democratic Socialists of America platform. John announces the big attraction at the California State fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LAHSA And Bass Are Failures (07/24)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/24) - Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are partners in the crime of destroying LA. Moist Line Round 1. Karen Bass has made a habit of using WhatsApp auto-deleting messages with her staff. Moist Line Round 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Homeless Numbers In LA Up 3.5% | LAHSA Is Fighting For Their Life
During a special livestream on YouTube John discussed how the homeless population in LA has risen by 3.5% over the last year and how LAHSA is now fighting for their life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Tour Of Mayor Bass' Colossal Failures (07/23)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/23) - The LAHSA numbers have come out and homelessness in LA has risen in 2026. Karen Bass seemingly waited to release the numbers until she secured her spot in the November election. The aftermath of the Boyle Heights fire is making the area uninhabitable. Professor John shares new findings on farts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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New Newsom Investigation Details (07/23)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/23) - John speaks with Adam Housley about the investigation into Gavin and Jennifer Newsom. The wire tap investigation into Newsom may be spilling int Xavier Beccerra's office. LA County has to pay out settlements for lawsuits against George Gascon. Animals rescued from abuse on skid row are being treated and returned to the abusers thanks to Karen Bass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Save The Skid Row Animals (07/23)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/23) - Joey Tuccio comes on the show to talk about the abuse happening to the animals on Skid Row. LAHSA homeless numbers were reportedly off last year by 1/3. The LAHSA count for 2026 shows a 3.5% rise in homelessness from last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Steve Hilton: "Practical Problem Solver" (07/22)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/22) - John talks with California Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton about the last few months of his run for Governor. More with Steve Hilton about campaigning in Boyle Heights after the fire. Xavier Beccerra tells supporters to skip a taco restaurant and go to a taco truck. Why are there so many unemployed men age 25-55? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Can't Let Bonta Do This (07/22)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/22) - John talks with Megan Barth about battling Rob Bonta's attempt to rig the upcoming Voter ID bill. Katie Porter made a lot of money and now John asks HOW. John remembers Katie Porter's best-worst moments. Get ready for five years of weekend traffic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Homeless Problem Out Of Control (07/22)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/22) - John revisits yesterday's interview with Michael Gates about decreasing the homelessness in Huntington Beach by 60%. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. has put new restrictions on Governor Newsom's fraudulent hospice care funding. John has had ENOUGH of the animal abuse on skid row. A man in Paramount, CA is being charged for throwing a cinderblock at an ICE agent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lineage Logistics Doesn't Care (07/21)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/21) - Mayor Karen Bass is not happy with how slow the cleanup process is going in Boyle Heights after a warehouse fire. Lineage Logistics doesn't care about what they did to Boyle Heights. Candidate for California Attorney General Michael Gates comes on the show to talk about his campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rob Bonta Is Such A Snake! (07/21)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/21) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about Rob Bonta changing the name of the Voter ID ballot initiative. New Jersey admitted to having 6600 noncitizens on their voter rolls thanks to a glitch in the system in 2023. Students in California are not scoring well on standardized tests. A lot of socialists got degrees in college in the United States that were worthless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Burnt Out Downtown LA Buildings (07/21)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/21) - Residents in Downtown LA are upset about a stretch of vacant burnout buildings in the area. A suspect in a car chase last night stopped for gas in the middle of a high-speed pursuit because the cops backed off of him. A DEI keyword search led to a bunch of UC grants to be cancelled. More on the Trump administration stopping the payments tallying over $100M in tax money that was going to dead people!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Harm Reduction Doesn't Work! (07/20)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/20) - There were 5 water main breaks over the course of the weekend. MacArthur Park had over 12 million pounds of trash were cleared out of the park in 2025. A man fell asleep in a Waymo and they didn't wake him up until 9-1-1 was called. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gov. Newsom's Diaper Scandal (07/20)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/20) - Katy Grimes comes on the show to talk about more details about Gov. Gavin Newsom's government sponsored diaper program scandal. Eric Spillman from KTLA 5 questioned Mayor Karen Bass over the water main breaks and you won't believe her answer. The roadside food vendors are getting complaints about them to the health department but no one does anything about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Don't Be Afraid To Be A NIMBY (07/20)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/20) - A neighborhood in San Pedro is not rolling over and won't let a mental health/drug treatment facility to be opened up in the area. Don't be afraid to be a NIMBY! Coyotes are having more encounters with household pets. Did you know LA had a Chief Heat Officer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LAHSA Hasn't Released Homeless Numbers (07/17)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/17) - Why haven't the pipes in LA been changed in over 100 years? LAHSA still hasn't released the homeless numbers for the year. Jennifer Siebel Newsom gets flustered when asked about her husband's investigation. Sorting your trash just got a lot more annoying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We Have To Save These Animals (07/17)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/17) - John talks with Joey Tuccio about the animal abuse happening on skid row. The LA mayoral race looks bleak with two candidates who won't mention the animal cruelty. Karen Bass tells police to stay away from skid row. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Boyle Heights Fire Trash Problem (07/17)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/17) - The rotting food from the Boyle Heights fire is being dumped in Simi Valley. Moist Line round 1. The Cyclospora parasite is being linked to a farm in Mexico. Moist Line round 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Skid Row Is A Disaster (07/16)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/16) - John talks to Alex Villanueva about running for LA County Sheriff. Also in studio is Rachel Darvish, a Palisades resident who confronted Newsom as he lied about talking to Biden on the phone. Additionally, Shira Scott Astrof, founder and President of The Animal Rescue Mission comes in to talk about the animals being used for drug testing on Skid Row. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sunset Strip Under Water (07/16)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/16) - John talks about the flooding on Sunset Strip. ABC News's Alex Stone calls in to talk about the new Cyclospora parasite. More about the corruption at LAX. Newsom's "donations" from PACs keep piling up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CHIRLA Is Getting More Money?! (07/16)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/16) - John talks with CA State Assemblyman David Tangipa about CHIRLA, a nonprofit promoting the Stop Nick Shirley Act. John talks about a woman who was arrested for harassment and assault after thinking a statue celebrating fisherman was a symbol of white supremacy. More on supposed "activists."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LA's "Corruption Wheel" (07/15)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/15) -Coverage of the Santa Clarita fire. Nithia Raman fails to fill 1,997 apartments created for the homeless. More on the animal abuse going on on Skid Row. Chuck Schumer farts on the Senate floor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The LAX People Mover Isn't Moving (07/15)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/15) - John talks to Megan Barth about the LAX People Mover blowing a billion dollars over budget. The DMV is making people retake their driving tests. More on corruption at LAX. John talks about students using AI to cheat on college exams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Stop Letting Out Violent Criminals! (07/15)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/15) - John speaks with Anne Marie Schubert about a lawsuit to prevent the the CA parole board from releasing violent criminals sentenced to life without parole. Major film studios are leaving California due to tax breaks disappearing. Gavin Newsom's former fling is writing a tell-all about their relationship. Karen Bass comes up with a new reason for meth use See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Paramount Threatening To Leave LA (07/14)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/14) - John talks about how he made the mistake of getting in the In N Out Drive-Thru line and then talks about his job as a bus boy. Paramount is threatening to leave Los Angeles. Newsom's tax scheme could kill the film industry in California. State workers' union is raising workplace safety concerns amid Newsom's return to the office mandate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rob Bonta Doesn't Care About Crime (07/14)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/14) - Candidate for California Attorney General Michael Gates comes on to talk about getting an endorsement from Chad Bianco. More on the woman who saved her husband's life on a Ryanair flight. More on the Boyle Heights warehouse fire cleanup debacle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gov. Newsom Has Diaper Issues (07/14)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/14) - More on the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Gov. Gavin Newsom has some diaper issues. Communists are trying to drive the rich out of LA and New York. Gen Z is less cognitively capable than their parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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John Is Back! | Mayor Bass Booed At Boyle Heights Town Hall (07/13)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/13) - John is back from vacation! The residents of Boyle Heights let Mayor Bass have it at a town hall meeting over the warehouse fire where the cleanup has been an absolute debacle. The LA Times is wondering if it is safe to eat from your garden after the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Any Hope For Santa Monica? (07/13)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/13) - Businessman John Alle comes on the show to talk about all things Santa Monica. More on the Boyle Heights warehouse fire cleanup debacle. Someone who used to work for Mayor Bass now works for the company that owned the warehouse that burned down in Boyle Heights. There is now a fly infestation in Boyle Heights where the warehouse fire was. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LAUSD On The Verge Of Financial Collapse (07/13)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/13) - Jon Fleischman comes on the show to talk about LAUSD being on the verge of financial collapse. There is a bacteria that is spread through feces is contaminating produce. Health insurance is going to get more expensive in California. California Post dug up reviews on politicians and one of the politicians that had the most was Katie Porter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jonathan Rinderknecht Mistrial [Best Of] (07/10)
Roger Behle responds to the Jonathan Rinderknecht mistrialAudio from Juror #4 in the Jonathan Rinderknecht trialJonathan Rinderknecht’s defense attorney Steve Haney interview1st Asst. US Attorney Bill Essayli responds to Jonathan Rinderknecht mistrialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Newsom's Circle of Corruption [Best Of] (07/10)
Michael Mische Gas PricesSusan Crabtree on Newsom’s “Circle of Corruption”Susan Shelley on the Local Taxpayer Protection ActA tax proposal lost at the ballotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Spencer Pratt Was Right [Best Of] (07/10)
HUD Sec. Scott Turner LAHSA loses federal fundingJeremy Padawer Jonathan Rinderknecht MistrialSpencer Pratt Was RightKamala Harris Word Salad Don Lemon ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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One Star Review for Bill 2669 (07/09)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/09) - California State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in once again! Carl talks about the handling of illegal immigrants in southern CA. Carl calls for legal immigration at the border. Carl calls for the rejection of Assembly Bill 2669. Carl reads Yelp reviews left by CA politicians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Newsom Caught By Wire (07/09)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/09) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John and discusses the FBI informant inside Governor Gavin Newsom's inner circle. Former Newsom Chief of Staff is being investigated by the FBI for misuse of campaign funds. More on why the district attorneys are afraid to look into Newsom's shady dealings. The CA government won't release Newsom's Baby2Baby contract to the public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Vote For Prop. 39 (07/09)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/09) - California State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio continues to fill in for John. Carl calls for strict Voter ID laws by passing proposition 39. Carl urges listeners to volunteer for door to door canvasing. Why you should only canvas to low propensity republicans over changing democrat minds. Carl explains why the media isn't talking about prop. 39. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Time To Take Back California (07/08)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/08) - California State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John and shares his concerns for the State. Carl urges Republicans to take back California. Carl asks Republicans in CA to volunteer by knocking on doors. California State Superintendent candidate Sonja Shaw calls in to discuss her platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Golden Ticket (07/08)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/08) - Carl DeMaio fills in and speaks to CA Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton about the upcoming election. Carl urges voters to join the Reform California movement. Attorney General candidate Michael Gates calls in to discuss crime in CA ahead of the fall election. Carl and Michael gates discuss the Voter ID laws of Huntington Beach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Insurance Premiums Rising In CA (07/08)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/08) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in and talks about skyrocketing health insurance premiums. Carl gives his big 3 reasons why California taxpayers are paying more than the rest of the nation. Carl discusses the importance of voter ID. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Graham Platner Losing Endorsements (07/07)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/07) - Sam Shane fills in for John. Juhi Doshi comes on the show to talk about Graham Platner denying the sexual assault allegations against him as many of his endorsements from Democrats are being pulled. A building in Manhattan might collapse and buildings in the area have been evacuated and there are people calling for standardized testing for the UC system to return. Damon K. Jones calls out the Democratic Party for allowing itself to shift more towards socialism. Don't park to close to a crosswalk and the latest on fraud and corruption in Minnesota. Pus the latest on the health of Mitch McConnell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Welfare Fraud Exposed In LA (07/07)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/07) - Sam Shane fills in for John. Katy Grimes comes on the show to talk about the LA raid that exposed more welfare fraud in California. More on more people living with their parents after college. An internet personality says Islam will take over New York City. What's the most livable city on the planet? NGOs and non-profits are a big cause of fraud. More on socialists rising in the Democratic Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What Is The Bishnoi Gang? (07/07)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/07) - Sam Shane fills in for John. LA County voted on if landlords can sell their property to the open market or to an NGO first. What is the Bishnoi gang? DOGE is done. An American woman became the fastest person to row a boat from California to Hawaii. More on the building in Manhattan that is at risk of collapsing. More on the homeless in Seattle, LA and New York. Marjorie Taylor Greene is back in the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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FIFA Red Card Headline, Newsom Overplayed His Hand & Microsoft Layoffs
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/06) - Sam Shane fills in for John. The controversy behind FIFA overturning the red card against Team USA's Folarin Balogun is on the front page of World Cup news. Team USA is up against Belgium today in Seattle in the Round of 16 game. Gov. Gavin Newsom has recently pushed through a major education overhaul as part of the state budget. ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oakes joins the show to talk about Charlie Kirks alleged assassin is in court for the first time. Plus, big layoffs in Microsoft, and whether or not it is another reflection of artificial intelligence coming into play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Mole In Newsom's Inner Circle & World Cup Visitors Are Loving America
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/06) - Sam Shane fills in for John. Michael Gates, former Huntington Beach City Attorney now running for Attorney General, joins the show. He speaks with Sam about Huntington Beach and how they vote for city council members. Gov Newsom had a mole in his inner circle. Also, a number of people who are visiting the U.S. to watch the World Cup are loving America, and say that it doesn't live up to the negative headlines they read abroad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Newsom's 4th of July Speech & A Senator's Falsehoods
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/06) - Sam Shane fills in for John. Gov Newsom released a 4th of July speech, and had a lot to say towards President Trump, including accusing him of taking away American's right to vote. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recited some falsehoods about the Save America Voting Act. Plus, could there be another California gold rush?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Roger Behle responds to the Jonathan Rinderknecht mistrial
Roger Behle responds to the Jonathan Rinderknecht mistrialAudio from Juror #4 in the Jonathan Rinderknecht trialJonathan Rinderknecht’s defense attorney Steve Haney interview1st Asst. US Attorney Bill Essayli responds to Jonathan Rinderknecht mistrialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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