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The John Kobylt Show

3,042 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★ - 714 ratings

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 1-4 p.m. on KFI AM 640.

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Episodes

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/23)

January 24, 2024 00:19 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Michelle Franzen comes on the show to talk about the New Hampshire primary election. Audio from the debate between the candidates running for California’s vacant US Senate seat.  Steve Garvey comes on the show to talk about the debate last night between the candidates for California’s vacant US Senate seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/23)

January 24, 2024 00:17 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Daniel Guss comes on the show to talk about the layoffs at the LA Times today. A pursuit suspect has essentially vanished after no showing his court date. Morgan Stewart comes on the show to talk about a settlement that LAUSD has agreed to pay out to victims of child sex abuse from a teacher. An update on the Aiden Leos trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/23)

January 24, 2024 00:12 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Judge Debra Archuleta comes on the show to talk about her campaign for DA. Avocados are ruining Mexico's ecosystem. More audio from the US Senate debate last night.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/22)

January 23, 2024 00:20 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

The LA Times is endorsing George Gascon for re-election. It appears the family that owns the LA Times is at war with the newsroom. In N Out is closing in Oakland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/22)

January 23, 2024 00:17 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Tammy Nobles and her attorney Brian Claypool both come on the show to talk about why she is suing the Department of Homeland Security & the Department of Health & Human Services for $100M. Laura Ingle comes on the show to talk about a fire official calling for a new investigation into the Scott Peterson trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/22)

January 23, 2024 00:15 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Eric Siddall comes on the show to talk about the LA Times endorsing George Gascon for re-election. The DSA is dealing with a financial problem. What is the divide in America currently? More than 30 cars were vandalized in the Westchester area overnight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/19/24)

January 20, 2024 00:31 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Judge Craig Mitchell joins the show to talk about last night’s L.A. County District Attorney campaign  debate as well as Gascon’s lack of performance as current District Attorney. DA Gascon explains why he should be re-elected while speaking at the DA debate last night. Gascon talks about the work he has been doing in LA has shown results during the debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/19/24)

January 20, 2024 00:28 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Todd Bensan journalist joins the show to talk about the border crisis. Brian Claypool of Claypool law firm joins the show to talk about murdered autistic girl by MS 13 gang member. More on last night's District Attorney debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/19/24)

January 20, 2024 00:26 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

John Hatami Los Angeles County DA candidate joins the show to talk about last nights debate as well as Gascon's failed policy's.  The Moist Line. No one reads the L.A. Times! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/18/24)

January 19, 2024 00:18 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

The Innocence Project and the Scott Peterson case. ABC News Reporter Alex Stones joins the show to speak about the L.A. Innocence Project and the Scott Peterson case and how his attorney is asking for Peterson to be released or for a retrial. San Francisco sets a record for drug overdoses this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/18/24)

January 19, 2024 00:16 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Corbin Carson joins the show to talk about the 6 year old boy that was shot and killed in a road rage incident on the 55 freeway in Orange County. The Defense Attorney from the case attempts to explain there was no malicious intent from the shooter. Elex Michaelson joins the show to talk about Gascon and being a moderator for the upcoming DA debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/18/24)

January 19, 2024 00:14 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Ethan Weaver 4th District City Council candidate calls in to speak about the upcoming campaign against current Councilwoman Ramen.  Donald Trump Jr interview about potential VP candidates for his father and Tucker Carlson is mentioned.  While making an appearance on the view VP Kamala Harris says "the Immigration system is broken" and a word salad ensues.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/17)

January 18, 2024 00:24 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Today is the 30-year anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake. Gavin Newsom said he will veto the bill that would ban tackle football for kids under 12. A man was thrown from his RV on the freeway because his wife fell asleep at the wheel. There is now a definitive timeline for COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/17)

January 18, 2024 00:21 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Brian Entin from News Nation comes on the show to talk about how Chinese scientists are working on a new COVID-19 strain that is 100% fatal in “humanized mice”. Electric vehicles are not meant for the cold. The trial for Rebecca Grossman is starting soon. There is a pet problem in the homeless community.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/17)

January 18, 2024 00:19 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Fresno County DA Lisa Smittcamp comes on the show to talk about her proposal to amend Prop 47. Something needs to be done about these airlines. A reporter asked an interesting question to Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/16)

January 17, 2024 00:26 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Cheri Preston comes on the show to talk about the Iowa Caucus. More on the Iowa Caucus. Electric vehicle issues in the cold. Anti-Israel protestors protested outside of a cancer treatment facility in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/16)

January 17, 2024 00:24 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Nathan Hochman comes on the show to talk about his press conference today outside of George Gascon’s office because Hochman want’s Tiffany Blacknell removed. More on the guy who climbed into a plane engine and died. Kent Sheidegger comes on the show to talk about how the Supreme Court is going to hear a challenge to the ruling that protects homeless encampments. A professor has been suspended for vegan cookery porn films.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/16)

January 17, 2024 00:20 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Katy Grimes comes on the show to talk about how much money has been spent on "tiny homes" in California. A Chinese man bought a lot of farmland in Oregon, but how? The executive editor of the LA Times has left the paper. Karen Bass is headed to DC to talk about homelessness.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/15)

January 16, 2024 00:21 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

You may never want to fly in a plane again if you read a certain Wall Street Journal article. Blake Troli comes on the show to talk about a new bill that would go after car thieves. More airline news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/15)

January 16, 2024 00:18 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Cheri Preston comes on the show to talk about the Iowa Caucus. Trump spoke in Iowa yesterday and he was back to the comedy. Steve Gregory comes on the show to talk about an arrest being made in connection to the shooting of a dog. Ray checks in now that he is back from being sick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/15)

January 16, 2024 00:15 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

People are now reporting certain side effects from Ozempic. The DMV has a new test. The Illinois governor is trying to get the Texas governor to stop sending migrants to Illinois. A man who committed incest with his daughter is being released from prison in Europe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/12/24)

January 13, 2024 00:23 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

The 405 Freeway Closure over shooting in Sherman Oaks  Airlines News: Alaska Airlines and Boeing Investigation  Musical Chairs on John’s flight back home with Influencer   The breakdown of the Death Tax Act   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/12/24)

January 13, 2024 00:21 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Guest: Susan Shelley on the repeal the Death Tax Act on the ballot (818-383-7733)  Roads in California ranked with close to the roads in Mississippi (worst)/ Ev cars and gas-powered cars  University of Michigan D.E.I plan payouts// No white faculty allowed in University of Washington; civil rights laws have not stopped blatant racial discrimination in faculty hiring  Helicopter Parenting and Kid Sleepovers throughout the years  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/12/2024)

January 13, 2024 00:18 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Guest: Alex Stone on the Boeing/Airline Mayhem  The Moist Line        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/11)

January 12, 2024 00:24 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Gavin Newsom unveiled the new budget for California yesterday. Newsom got mad about being criticized by the Wall Street Journal. Petros Papadakis comes on the show to talk about the new bill that could possibly ban tackle football for kids under the age of 12. Car chase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/11)

January 12, 2024 00:22 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Assemblyman Vince Fong comes on the show to talk about the new budge unveiled by Newsom. More on the car chase from last hour and the latest on the Alaska Airlines flight door plug controversy. ESPN is embroiled in an Emmy controversy. Safeway in Fillmore is closing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/11)

January 12, 2024 00:19 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about why Hunter Biden was in Los Angeles today. How much do top executives at non-profits make? The diversity word of the month at John's Hopkins Hospital is "privilege". The Palmdale Mayor Pro Tem is in some hot water over multiple alcohol related arrests.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/10)

January 11, 2024 00:38 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Blake Troli comes on the show to talk about Gov. Newsom’s latest attempt to go after organized retail theft suspects. Nearly 2,000 people are living in a tent shelter in New York City. Dr. Anthony Fauci testimony was released. Hunter Biden caused some chaos on Capitol Hill today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/10)

January 11, 2024 00:36 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Lou Shapiro comes on the show to talk about the chaos that Hunter Biden caused today on Capitol Hill. Chris Christie is dropping out of the race to be the Republican nominee for President. A bunch of young White House staffers have been writing anonymous letters voicing their displeasure with Pres. Biden. San Francisco has approved a ceasefire resolution for Israel and Hamas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/10)

January 11, 2024 00:34 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Deputy DA Todd Hicks comes on the show to talk about why he is suing George Gascon for retaliation. California is trying to get rid of youth tackle football. They're looking for the bolts that were supposed to be used to keep the door plug in place on the Alaska Airlines jet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/09)

January 10, 2024 00:17 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Center of Immigration Studies Executive Director Mark Krikorian comes on the show to talk about the latest on the border crisis. More on the border crisis. Taylor Swift is the victim of an AI scam. There has been an arrest made in connection to multiple businesses having their glass doors and windows busted in Woodland Hills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/09)

January 10, 2024 00:16 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Andy Field comes on the show to give the latest update on the investigation regarding the door plug that fell off an Alaska Airlines flight mid-flight. More on the person who found the door plug from the plane in their backyard. Two stories involving assassinations and Trump. There have been nanoplastics found in water bottles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/09)

January 10, 2024 00:14 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Bill Clinton and Gavin Newsom were spotted in Mexico together. Oslo, Norway is experiencing problems with their electric powered buses. A drought update. Newsom wants to go after organized retailed thieves but he wants to stop just short of getting rid of Prop 47. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/08)

January 09, 2024 00:14 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Steve Gregory comes on the show to talk about the state of California hiring security for sites deemed risky after the 10FWY fire and a homeless man assaulting a LAPD officer at a Metro stop. Mark Lawrence, the owner of Trophyman in Woodland Hills comes on the show to talk about his business as well as a few other Jewish-owned businesses in the area being vandalized. A piece of a plane came off in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight that was heading to Ontario, CA. See omnystudio.com/li...

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/08)

January 09, 2024 00:12 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

OC Supervisor Don Wagner comes on the show to talk about the OC animal shelter disaster that needs immediate reform! An 88-year-old woman was shot by an armed private security guard on New Year’s Eve. An update from the Tongue Bath Desk! The campaign to recall the Oakland mayor has begun.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/08)

January 09, 2024 00:10 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the Alaska Airlines flight that had a piece of the plane fly off mid-flight. A goose in Irvine was found with an arrow through the chest. More on the Epstein docs. There is another mask mandate in medical settings in LA County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/05)

January 06, 2024 00:29 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

More on the Jeffrey Epstein list. Assemblyman Bill Essayli comes on the show to talk about the new bill he proposed that would revoke all taxpayer funding for illegal immigrant health care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/05)

January 06, 2024 00:26 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

Chris LeGras comes on the show to talk about another possible “road diet” coming to LA. More educated people are leaving California. Officials are warning oat milk might not be as healthy as it was once thought to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/05)

January 06, 2024 00:23 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

State Senator Janet Nguyen comes on the show to talk about Orange County's animal shelter disaster that needs immediate reform. Thousands of unclaimed dead bodies in LA. Moist Line Rounds 1 & 2.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/04)

January 05, 2024 00:18 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

The Epstein list was revealed last night. More names have been released from the Epstein list. Karen Bass said “we’re a little late” on meeting her own deadline to clear homeless encampments. Pro-ceasefire protestors interrupted the CA Assembly yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/04)

January 05, 2024 00:15 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about why you should vote NO on Prop 1. Eric Adams said he won’t let New York turn into Skid Row. Erica Sandberg comes on the show to talk about a viral video that came out of a drug addict going crazy in the Tenderloin District in San Francisco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/04)

January 05, 2024 00:12 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Amy Neville comes on the show to talk about losing her son to an accidental fentanyl overdose and a lawsuit she is involved in against Snapchat. A man died after climbing into a plane engine. A man attacked a judge in Nevada. 10 most dangerous parts of LA.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/03)

January 04, 2024 00:23 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

The Jeffrey Epstein list could be revealed soon. Jimmy Kimmel and Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers are at odds over the Epstein list. Jordana Miller comes on the show to talk about the bombing in Iran that killed more than 100 people. Smoking can shrink your brain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/03)

January 04, 2024 00:20 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Steve Gregory comes on the show to talk about a lawsuit against Snapchat. New laws in 2024. What is Prop 1? A couple was attacked by two guys who said they would buy the couple’s iPad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/03)

January 04, 2024 00:14 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Deputy DA John McKinney comes on the show to talk about his campaign to be the next DA of LA County and some retaliatory measures George Gascon has taken against him. More on Gascon. Laura Ingle comes on the show to talk about the Epstein list and when it could be released. More on the decline of San Francisco.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/02)

January 03, 2024 00:33 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

There is a non-profit organization called HOPICS got $140M and they stopped paying rent for homeless people. There is a Shigella outbreak in Portland. A woman owned over 300 animals in her home.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/02)

January 03, 2024 00:30 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Steve Gregory comes on the show to talk about a record high in border crossings in the month of December. More on the record number of border crossings. Another story about how EVs are bad. The mayor of Chicago said reparations will help solve the crime problem in Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (01/02)

January 03, 2024 00:26 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

Ghoul Pool 2023 results. Things on John's To-Do list in 2024. Health officials finally admit they screwed up during the pandemic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (01/01)

January 02, 2024 00:22 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

The Best of The John & Ken Show 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (01/01)

January 02, 2024 00:20 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

The Best of The John & Ken Show 2023 continued. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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