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The John Kobylt 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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  1. 1000

    Skid Row Animal Abuse Tragedy (09/15)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (09/15) - Another dog was found dead on Skid Row and Joey Tuccio posted a video of him going after city officials, the police & animal control as well. The LA Times finally acknowledged the animal abuse on Skid Row. Mayor Bass had more to say on why she didn't go to Washington DC to give a statement regarding the LAHSA federal investigation. More on Gov. Newsom not wanting to run against Kamala Harris & a Kamala Harris word salad flashback.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 999

    Why Are Men Not Working? (09/15)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (09/15) - Julie Watts comes on the show to talk about the new high-speed rail oversight bill that Gov. Newsom could veto part of. Charles Manson's right-hand man Bruce Davis died in prison. What are all the men doing instead of working? Residents are complaining about a homeless encampment near the Getty Museum after a fire took place last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 998

    CA's Ridiculous Gas Prices (09/15)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (09/15) - California gas prices are ridiculous. More on LA's request for $2 billion dollars for buses for the Olympics. More on the holdout juror from the Lindsey Clancy trial. Nithya Raman has decided she's going to bulldoze her home in Silverlake and build an even bigger home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 997

    Newsom Won't Run If Kamala Does (09/14)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (09/14) - Gov. Newsom says he wouldn't run for president if Kamala Harris runs for president. Newsom also went after Trump and the Fox News primetime lineup on Don Lemon's podcast. Apple announced a new feature on the Apple Watch that summarizes conversations people had throughout the day. More on the Lindsey Clancy verdict as jurors continue speaking to the media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 996

    Mayor Bass Won't Show Up! (09/14)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (09/14) - More on all of the women supporting Lindsey Clancy. More on Mayor Karen Bass not showing up to a House of Representatives committee to give a testimony on the LAHSA federal investigation. What are Spencer Pratt voters going to do in November when it comes to voting for Mayor Karen Bass or LA City Councilwoman Nithya Raman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 995

    SCOTUS Rules On Mail-In Ballots (09/14)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (09/14) - More on Gov. Newsom saying he wouldn't run for president if Kamala Harris runs for president. PETA was protesting New York Fashion Week. Royal Oakes comes on the show to talk about the Supreme Court’s decision regarding Pres. Trump’s fight over mail-in ballots. The number of 4.0gpa students has doubled over the last 10 years but the test scores for students are way down.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 994

    25 Years After 9/11 (09/11)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (09/11) - John recounts the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Playing clips from John & Ken's coverage of Sept. 11, 2001. More memories from 9/11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 993

    Clancy Juror Revelation (09/11)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (09/11) - A 9/11 widow called out the United States for not holding Saudi Arabia more responsible for 9/11. A Lindsey Clancy juror revealed a black man was the holdout juror who believed Lindsey Clancy was guilty. David Allen Funston has been paroled. Lineage Logistics is suing Atlas Power over the fire at their warehouse in Boyle Heights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. 992

    Remembering 9/11 25 Years Later (09/11)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (09/11) - More memories from Sept. 11, 2001. More clips from the John & Ken Show from Sept. 11, 2001. Moist Line Rounds 1 & 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. 991

    Skid Row Voter Fraud Indictment (09/10)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (09/10) - 1st Asst. US Attorney Bill Essayli comes on the show to talk about the indictments regarding Skid Row voter fraud. More on the Skid Row voter fraud. An Orange County mom was arrested for stealing $411,000 from a high school football team. A Vegas high-speed rail is asking for a federal bail out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. 990

    Mayoral Candidates' Word Salad Buffet (09/10)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (09/10) - Nithya Raman tossed quite the word salad when asked about if she thinks DSA policies will help Los Angeles. Mayor Karen Bass gave a word salad answer about potholes. UCLA is facing backlash for hosting the defense attorney for one of the guys who came up with the 9/11 plan. People who use marijuana regularly are experiencing "scromitting". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. 989

    Another Newsom Investigation (09/10)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (09/10) - 40 year old brush caught on fire near The Getty Museum yesterday. California is stricter than Massachusetts. Newsom is being investigated again. More on the Skid Row voter fraud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. 988

    Bass Resigns From LAHSA Board (09/09)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (09/09) - Congressman Tim Burchett comes on to talk about the hearing regarding federal funds meant for homeless resources in LA being misused that he wants Mayor Bass to testify at & Bass has said she won’t attend the hearing. Mayor Karen Bass has resigned from the LAHSA board. Mayor Karen Bass responded to the Mayor of Santa Ana Valerie Amezcua. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. 987

    Lindsey Clancy Jurors Speak Out (09/09)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (09/09) - LA County Sheriff Robert Luna's jails are under investigation. A Nigerian chief is accused of running a $36 million dollar Medicare fraud scam. More on the Lindsey Clancy Jurors speaking out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. 986

    Santa Ana Mayor Responds To Bass (09/09)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (09/09) - Mayor of Santa Ana Valerie Amezcua comes on the show to respond to the comments made by Mayor of LA Karen Bass about Santa Ana’s homeless policy on a podcast. Stephen Cloobeck has donated to Steve Hilton's campaign. What's going on in the Rhode Island gubernatorial race? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. 985

    Hilton/Becerra Debate Set (09/08)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (09/08) - Mayor Karen Bass is using the show's content in her campaign against Nithya Raman! Mayor Bass says she will not attend congressional hearing to testify regarding the LAHSA federal investigation. CA Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton comes on the show to talk about his debate with his opponent Xavier Becerra on Sept. 30th. A guy died after a penis enlargement surgery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. 984

    Mayor Bass Dodging DC Hearing (09/08)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (09/08) - Nick Gerda from LAist.com comes on the show to talk about Mayor Karen Bass dodging the hearing in DC regarding the federal investigation into LAHSA. Gov. Newsom said that capitalism isn't working. Previewing the interview with Joey Tuccio.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. 983

    Animal Shelter Employees Attacked (09/08)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (09/08) - Joey Tuccio comes on the show to talk about the attack on animal shelter employees by a man that was just released from jail. Newsom is doing some shady stuff with high-speed rail again. Jurors from the Lindsey Clancy trial are speaking out on what happened with the hung jury. More on Mayor Karen Bass dodging the hearing in DC over the LAHSA federal investigation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. 982

    Best Of - New CA Tire Regulations (09/07)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (09/07) - The Best Of The John Kobylt Show. The CEO of Dunlop Tires North America Darren Thomas comes on the show to talk about the new tire regulations coming to California. Michael Gier comes on the show to talk about a documentary for the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Mule Deer on Catalina Island are set to be killed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. 981

    Best Of - Santa Ana Homeless Policy (09/07)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (09/07) - The Best Of The John Kobylt Show. Susan Shelley comes on the show to talk about the CHP security for California politicians even after they leave office. The city of LA is asking the federal government for $2 billion dollars for buses for the Olympics. The Mayor of Santa Ana Valerie Amezcua comes on the show to talk about her city's homeless policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. 980

    Best Of - LAHSA Federal Investigation (09/07)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (09/07) - The Best Of The John Kobylt Show. Defense attorney Lou Shapiro comes on the show to talk about the Lindsey Clancy mistrial. LAHSA is going to be federally investigated. What is surveillance pricing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. 979

    (09/04) Defense attorney Lou Shapiro reacts to Clancy mistrial

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (09/04) -  Defense attorney Lou Shapiro reacts to Clancy mistrial Moist line Bass was here at KFI todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. 978

    (09/04) Royal Oakes on the Lindsay Clancy mistrial

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (09/04) -  Royal Oakes on the Lindsay Clancy mistrial Massachusettes DA wont decide yet on a re-trial Clancy’s attorney claims she was robbed by one juror Clancy supporters continue to defend herSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. 977

    (09/04) Traci Park responds to Nithya’s Palisades efforts

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (09/04) - Traci Park responds to Nithya’s Palisades efforts Newsom lies on CA housing efforts Newsom in South Carolina to run for president See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  25. 976

    San Francisco's Turnaround (09/03)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (09/03) - Richie Greenberg comes on the show to talk about the turnaround San Francisco is experiencing after years of decline. More on the man who got $40M from Medicare fraud in California. An update on Ray's dog, Rocco after leg surgery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  26. 975

    LAHSA Federal Investigation (09/03)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (09/03) - LAHSA is being investigated federally and Mayor Bass has to go to DC to testify in a couple weeks. What is Newsom's wife's social health council? 2,000 mule deer are set to be killed on Catalina Island over the next 5 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  27. 974

    Newsom's Arrogant Money Grab (09/03)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (09/03) - Susan Shelley from the Southern California News Group comes on the show to talk about more on the $20M that has been approved for security for California politicians even after they leave office. There is a serial pooper in Brentwood! More on PG&E being upset about their bailout from Newsom failing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. 973

    Raman Gets DSA Endorsement (09/02)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (09/02) - A man got $40M from Medicare fraud in California. Nithya Raman got endorsed by the DSA. Daniel Guss comes on the show to talk about Nithya Raman getting an endorsement from the DSA. Previewing the interview with West Hollywood City Council candidate Tanya Tsikanovsky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. 972

    Lesbian Candidate's Meet & Greet Cancelled (09/02)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (09/02) - West Hollywood City Council candidate Tanya Tsikanovsky comes on the show to talk about her meet & greet being cancelled after the bar she was going to host it at received backlash for giving her a platform. San Francisco's quality of life is improving. More on the $20M that has been approved for security for California politicians even after they leave office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  30. 971

    Steve Hilton's MacArthur Park Tour (09/02)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (09/02) - Businessman John Alle comes on the show to talk about the tour of MacArthur Park he gave to CA Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton. More on how disgusting MacArthur Park is. More on Eric Swalwell's relationship with Fang Fang. There is a typhus outbreak near MacArthur Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. 970

    Newsom's Utilities Bailout Fails (09/01)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (09/01) - Gov. Newsom is blaming Big Insurance for killing the wildfire utilities bailout. The battle over street vendors continues. Help Producer Ray out as his dog Rocco recovers from surgery! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ray-and-rocco-with-surgerySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  32. 969

    State Workers Make How Much?! (09/01)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (09/01) - Megan Barth comes on the show to talk about the people in the California state works who are making 6-figure+ salaries. There is a crackdown on the trucker schools around the country. PETA is acting up again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  33. 968

    Wildfire Relief Funds Went Where?! (09/01)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (09/01) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about the utilities bailout failing that Newsom is upset about. An Iranian politician had a heart attack after threatening the US in a speech. AOC tried to use a black/urban accent at a March on Washington with Al Sharpton. Money that was meant for wildfire victims rent relief actually went to illegal immigrants. California is creating a fund for current and former state officials security details after they leave office including Gavin Newsom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. 967

    Voter Fraud Investigation (08/31)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/31) - 1st Asst. US Attorney Bill Essayli comes on the show to talk about an investigation into voter fraud. There was a mad man running around John's neighborhood this morning. Residents in Simi Valley are upset about the trash from the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Boyle Heights being dumped at a nearby landfill. The conditions at the facility the makes the in-flight meals for certain international airlines at LAX was absolutely disgusting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  35. 966

    Did Fire Survivors Actually Win? (08/31)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/31) - Shawna Dawson Beer, from Beautiful Altadena and Altadena Fire survivor comes on the show to talk about the new legislation that was passed by Gov. Newsom is not necessarily a win for fire survivors like everyone says it is. The ghost of George Gascon still haunts LA. California is trying to stop surveillance pricing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  36. 965

    Tires Won't Last As Long (08/31)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/31) - More on the ridiculous tire ban coming to California. Xavier Becerra doesn't seem to be running for Governor of California even though he's in the top 2. A LA politician had $62,000 buried in his backyard. Both Nithya Raman and Mayor Karen Bass suck. Nithya Raman is still waiting for an endorsement from the DSA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  37. 964

    Newsom's Napa Neighbors (08/28)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/28) - Sam Shane fills in for John. Sam talks about the Supreme Court's mail-in voting decision. Gavin Newsom is having trouble with his Napa Valley neighbors. What should benefits from the government be allowed to be spent on? Will we ever know what the Epstein Files has on billionaires and elected officials? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  38. 963

    Nick Shirley Won't Stop (08/28)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/28) - Sam Shane fills in for John. Nick Shirley organized a protest in Sacramento against the Stop Nick Shirley Act, deeming it an assault on free speech. More on Nick Shirley. President Trump says he will allow farmers and ranchers to process their own meat and produce. Trump says the Smithsonian has gone full-blown woke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. 962

    These New Gloves Are SHOCKING! (08/28)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/28) - Sam Shane fills in for John. Sam talks to ABC 7's Royal Oakes about Donald Trump wanting to add his name to the Kennedy Center. Police departments are investing in electric shock gloves and some say they are inhumane. Sam gets into widespread hospice fraud. Sam listens to iHeart Radio app talkbacks about the electric shock gloves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  40. 961

    $2 Billion For Buses?! (08/27)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/27) - LA needs $2 billion dollars for 1700 buses for the Olympics and they are asking the federal government for the money. Newsom denied knowing a 5,000-bottle wine cellar was in the home he's selling. An abandoned property in Studio City caught on fire. More details about the firetruck that crashed into a plane and killed both pilots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  41. 960

    They're Letting Who Run For Office?! (08/27)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/27) - Filmmaker Michael Gier comes on the show to talk about the film “The Heroism & Resiliency of 9/11”. More on the sexual assault settlement that LA County is on the hook for worth $5 billion dollars. CA State Senator Suzette Valladeres comes on the show to talk about sex offenders being able to run for office. A squirrel was terrorizing Debra yesterday as she left work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  42. 959

    Tire Companies Against Tire Ban (08/27)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/27) - Dunlop Tires North America CEO Darren Thomas comes on the show to talk about the ridiculous tire ban coming to California. More on the tire ban coming to California. More on the homeless count in LA. More on the upcoming 25 year anniversary of 9/11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  43. 958

    Spencer Pratt Blasts Newsom | Gov. Newsom Keeps Switching Sides & More! (08/27)

    Bonus YouTube Livestream w/John Kobylt where he discussed Spencer Pratt's latest substack blasting Gov. Gavin Newsom. He also talked about Jon Fleischman's column about Newsom's views on transgenders in sports. LA and LADWP agree to mediation with the Palisades Fire Victims. John isn't voting for or endorsing anyone for LA Mayor. John also responded to comments from listeners and viewers on YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  44. 957

    Protest At CA State Capitol (08/26)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/26) - Katy Grimes comes on the show for a report from the California State Capitol on the protests there today over the Stop Nick Shirley Act. More on the protests in Sacramento today. Gen Z doesn't know how to have face to face interactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  45. 956

    Unions Have A Lot Of Power (08/26)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/26) - Kenneth Schrupp comes on the show to talk about the unions in California and their influence on what legislation gets passed in the state. The San Francisco Emporium held "mask-mandatory" hours. Meat consumption is at an all time high despite record prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  46. 955

    $170M In Fraud?! (08/26)

    The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/26) - CA State Senator Tony Strickland comes on the show to talk about the protests over the Stop Nick Shirley Act at the California State Capitol today. More on the support that Lindsay Clancy is getting. Newsom didn't know he had a 5,000 bottle wine cellar in his home. More on the lawsuit against Meta. Nick Shirley comes on the show to talk about the rally he had today at the California State Capitol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  47. 954

    Santa Ana Mayor Explains Homeless Policy (08/25)

    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 treatment or go to jail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  48. 953

    Dunlop CEO Speaks Out (08/25)

    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 steered $6M to his own non-profit. Would you take a poop pill if it would cure an allergy you had?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  49. 952

    They Are Not "Our Neighbors" (08/25)

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  50. 951

    Why'd The Stop Nick Shirley Act Pass? (08/24)

    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 York was arrested with a prostitute. See 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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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...

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