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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 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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Today · 29 min
Reform California (09/17)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (09/17) - CA State Assemblyman Carl De Maio fills in for John and talks with ABC7's ALex Stone about Tuesday's helicopter and bus tragedy in Chatsworth. Carl also talks about the push for Prop 39. Carl discusses his grassroots movement Reform California, asking republicans to talk with other republicans about voting in the midterm elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Today · 31 min
Prop 39 Initiative (09/17)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (09/17) - CA State Assemblyman Carl De Maio fills in for John to talk about the upcoming Prop 39 initiative on the ballot this November in California. Carl plays the YES and NO to Prop 39 commercials and explains the differences in the positions. Carl talks to California State Controller Candidate Herb Morgan about balancing the books in CA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Today · 29 min
They Will Dig Up Your Gold (09/17)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (09/17) - CA State Assemblyman Carl De Maio fills in for John to talk about upcoming propositions on the November ballot. Carl is urging voters to be aware of the Milage Tax proposition. Carl explains all the new taxes the current administration is trying to push onto the voters this upcoming election. Carl wants to Stop copycat Stop Nick Shirley Acts from popping up around the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Yesterday · 31 min
NBC4 Chopper Tragedy (09/16)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (09/16) - Filling in for John Kobylt, Sam Shane of KFBK News takes on the tragic Chatsworth helicopter crash involving an NBC4/Telemundo chopper, with NBC4 reporter Conan Nolan discussing the loss of his colleagues and KFI’s Will Kohlschreiber breaking down the aviation accident. Plus, HUD Secretary Scott Turner reveals a $75 million fraud allegation involving LAHSA, and Governor Newsom admits he regrets closing California public schools during COVID. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Yesterday · 32 min
Bass Under Congressional Scrutiny (09/16)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (09/16) - Sam Shane fills in for John Kobylt as a House subcommittee investigates alleged waste and fraud in Los Angeles’ homelessness system, with Mayor Karen Bass invited to testify before the panel chaired by Rep. Tim Burchett. Plus, a tense Capitol Hill exchange involving Rep. Brandon Gill and a reporter, Senator Rand Paul’s claims about widespread welfare fraud, Kamala Harris’s upcoming Michigan appearance, and Duke Energy CEO Harry Sideris’s comments challenging claims that AI data centers will drive up electricity bills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Yesterday · 29 min
California’s $592K High-Speed Rail Spending (09/16)
The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (09/16) - Sam Shane fills in for John Kobylt with a look at a California watchdog’s finding that high-speed rail consultants were paid $592,000 for expenses deemed unallowable. Plus, Rep. Nancy Mace weighs in on the Lindsay Clancy case following its mistrial, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announces she is cancer-free after treatment for early-stage breast cancer, and growing concerns in Ladera Ranch prompt cancer surveillance and environmental testing. California health officials say no specific environmental cause has been established. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 34 min
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.
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Wednesday · 36 min
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.
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Wednesday · 33 min
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.
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Tuesday · 30 min
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.
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Tuesday · 34 min
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.
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Tuesday · 28 min
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.
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Saturday · 32 min
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.
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Saturday · 31 min
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.
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Saturday · 31 min
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.
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September 11 · 32 min
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.
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September 11 · 30 min
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.
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September 11 · 31 min
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.
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September 10 · 32 min
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.
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September 10 · 32 min
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.
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