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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... more

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (02/03) - Heavenly Hughes comes on the show to talk about the problems Atladena residents are still facing when it comes to rebuilding after the Eaton Fire last year. The LA County Board of Supervisors are a bunch of loser... more

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (02/03) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the latest going on in the search for Today Show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy who has gone missing. LAFD Chief Jaime Moore dodged a question about if we are clos... more

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (02/02) - A mayoral candidate in Long Beach wants gangs to help get ICE out of Long Beach. Royal Oakes comes on the show to talk about the latest going on with the Epstein Files. More on the White House looking into hospic... more

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (02/02) - Vogue Magazine wrote a tongue bath of Gov. Gavin Newsom. Mayor Bass was all worked up about Don Lemon being arrested Friday. Inside Safe has been a massive failure.

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Recent Guests

John Alione
Businessman with several enterprises in Santa Monica and MacArthur Park.
Episode: Pres. Trump Taking Over Palisades Rebuilding Permit Approval Process (01/27)
Janel Klein
ABC News correspondent reporting from Minneapolis
ABC News
Episode: ICE In Minnesota Update (01/26)
Jeremy Louwerse
Reporter for California Post
California Post
Episode: "Fraud King" Gavin Newsom (01/26)
Dick Lucas
Independent candidate for the California Assembly, 51st District
Episode: Santa Monica isn't doing enough to fight the homeless issue (01/21)
Tracy Park
Councilwoman representing the Palisades
City of Los Angeles
Episode: Rob Bonta Is Not Running For Governor (01/12)
Edward Kelly
General President of the International Association of Firefighters
International Association of Firefighters
Episode: Rob Bonta Is Not Running For Governor (01/12)
Court Wagner
Palisades Fire Survivor
Episode: Rob Bonta Is Not Running For Governor (01/12)
Jaime Moore
The new head of the Los Angeles Fire Department
Los Angeles Fire Department
Episode: Rob Bonta Is Not Running For Governor (01/12)
Lisa Bloom
Legal commentator and attorney
Episode: CA Should NOT Be The Blueprint For Other States (01/09)

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John Kobylt
Solo host known for blunt, fast-paced analysis of news. Focuses on revealing truths behind headlines and community issues.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 957 ratings
  • The only smart journalist in LA

    Grew up with NKX new radio and my dad forcing us all to listen but stopped liking his biased they are. They tend to go along with the lies of the day it hit me during the encampment fire on the 10 that we all knew started from

    Homeless but they kept lying for bass,then my house burned and the Jan 8th 2025 morning news was so weird and obviously pro bass Newsom they had Caruso on and it was weird. John became my hero for the truth love this and replaced KNX with KFI

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brmc8181
    United States22 days ago
  • Thursday 1/8/26 podcasts

    Who the ***** edited these three podcasts!!!!! Did you get a middle school digital to edit these podcasts!!! I expect better from KFI

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scruffy Uncle Tom
    United States25 days ago
  • Hour Order

    I love the show, but can you please post the podcast recordings in the correct order for continuous listening. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NoHo Kid
    United States4 months ago
  • Just say it how it is!

    I love listening to John Kobylt! He is the common sense for our state and country!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oc2snow
    United States4 months ago
  • Regrettably Listened to Episode

    I was looking for a podcast talking about the executive order against homeless people and stumbled across this one. Unfortunately, this show is just not very good. I was not expecting a disgusting amount of hateful language and misinformation. I was really looking for something unbiased, and that fully explains the executive order, but this show does not do that. If you’re looking for shows well research and have read the actual thing they’re talking about, this is not it. If you’re looking for ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Curious109
    United States6 months ago

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There's a significant appreciation for coverage on local issues that mainstream media often neglects.

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Santa Monica isn't doing enough to fight the homeless issue (01/21)
Q: Don't people connect the local politicians with this horrific homeless situation and aren't they sick of the homeless situation by now?
Yes, people do connect local leaders to the homelessness issue and are certainly frustrated by it.
Santa Monica isn't doing enough to fight the homeless issue (01/21)
Q: Who are you running against?
Currently, the incumbent is Rick Zuber, and the political machine in California makes it hard for new candidates to challenge him.
Santa Monica isn't doing enough to fight the homeless issue (01/21)
Q: What motivated you to get into the race and how you're conducting your campaign?
I realized that there were good people running for office who just weren't winning. A lot of races are uncontested, and I decided to hop into the ring to help change that.
We Need To Save Prop 13 (01/15)
Q: How would they track this mileage for the proposed tax?
The Biden administration has mandated that all cars must be capable of reporting mileage electronically.
We Need To Save Prop 13 (01/15)
Q: What have the courts done, if you could describe it simply?
The courts have created a loophole where citizen initiative tax increases only need a simple majority to pass.

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The content primarily revolves around current events, particularly those affecting California and Los Angeles. Episodes often touch on themes of political corruption, local governance, and social issues such as homelessness and safety. Expect blunt commentary that aims to dissect hidden truths behind the news headlines, including in-depth discussions on the failures and accountability of public figures and institutions. The program distinctly mixes serious investigative reporting with light-hearted banter, making it a compelling listen for audiences interested in critical takes on topical news stories and community impact.

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