The John Kobylt Show

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

Episodes

August 14, 2025 34 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/14) - Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about the immigration enforcement operation in Little Tokyo. Gov. Gavin Newsom called today "Liberation Day" in an effort to fight back against Pres. Trump and Texas's redistricting attempt. Newsom started mocking Pres. Trump on X (Twitter). 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/14) - A man threw a sandwich at federal agents in Washington DC. More on ICE operations in LA.  A South Carolina gubernatorial candidate was arrested after yelling at cops in his underwear. The Van Nuys train horn guy was finally arrested. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/14) - Jon Fleishman comes on the show to talk about CA legislators that want to hide secret tax hikes in bills by using appealing language. CA State Senator Tony Strickland comes on the show to talk about the Gov. Newsom's plan for a special election in November to try to redistrict California's congressional districts. Homeless people are worried that Pres. Trump will take action against them ahead ...

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/13) - ABC News host Kyra Phillips admitted to being jumped in the last 2 years while in Washington DC and MSNBC Joe Scarborough said a journalist privately admitted to being happy about Pres. Trump placing the DC Metro Police under federal control. More on Pres. Trump placing DC Metro Police under federal control & the homeless problem in DC. Curren Price is being brought up on more corruption ch...

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/13) - Susan Shelley comes on the show to talk about why Gov. Newsom's redistricting plan could backfire. More on Gov. Newsom's plan for redistricting CA. LA has been ordered to pay over $3 million dollars to a man who tripped over a busted sidewalk in Woodland Hills. Bryan Kohberger is being tortured by other inmates through the air vents.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/13) - Chris LeGras comes on the show to talk about low income housing advocates wanting to sue to rezone the burn zones in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. More on the DC Metro Police being placed under federal control and reporters publicly denouncing it but privately praising it. The stupidest selfie ever was taken with an elephant. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/12) - Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about immigration activists calling for a boycott of companies they believe have been silent when it comes to speaking out against ICE operations in LA. How much money is LA paying out in lawsuit settlements? More on DC's Metro Police being placed under federal control by Pres. Trump. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/12) - Sue Pascoe comes on the show to call out LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath for the lies she is saying about the fire rebuilding process. Don Mihalek comes on the show to talk about the DC Metro Police being placed under federal control by Pres. Trump. More on DC Metro Police being placed under federal control by Pres. Trump. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/12) - Elex Michaelson comes on the show to talk about leaving Fox11. LA County DA Nathan Hochman is trying to put a stop to all of the street takeovers. Andrew Do was ordered to pay over $800,000 in restitution and was sentenced to 5 years in prison for a bribery scheme. A USPS worker in Carson admitted to stealing cash and checks from the mail and flaunting a luxurious lifestyle on social media.&nbs...

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The John Kobylt Sjow Hour 1 (08/11) - Pres. Trump announced that he is placing the DC Metropolitan Police under federal control. Joe Khalil from NewsNation comes on the show to talk about Pres. Trump placing the DC Metro Police under federal control. A man was caught smoking a vape in an airplane bathroom and got into a screaming match with a flight attendant.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/11) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about all of the redistricting drama that is being stirred up in California. More on the high gas prices in California. Students today are "zombies" according to two teachers that John knows. Update on the LADWP repair mishap in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch. 

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August 11, 2025 37 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/11) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about whether or not Pres. Trump had the legal authority to send the National Guard to LA. A kitten was saved on the freeway. More on Gov. Newsom changing his tune towards the oil industry. More on ICE activity and the cooperation (or lack thereof) from certain states. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/08) - More on the $2 billion dollars in missing money that was meant for homeless resources went. Almond orchards are being threatened by rats. There is a new poll out regarding the California Governor's race. A boy in Carson was attacked by a coyote. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/08) - Significant action is being taken against drug cartels. There is a bounty out for the President of Venezuela. Two men have been arrested in connection with sex toys being thrown on WNBA courts in the middle of games. More on the redistricting drama. 

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August 8, 2025 33 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/08) - CA State Senator Tony Strickland comes on the show to talk about the redistricting drama. More on the LADWP repair mishap in the San Fernando Valley. Moist Line Rounds 1 & 2.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/07) - The aftermath of the ICE raid at a Home Depot in Downtown LA yesterday. Pres. Trump wants to not count illegal immigrants in the census. US Congressman Kevin Kiley comes on the show to talk about his bill to address all of the redistricting drama. 

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August 7, 2025 34 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/07) - Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about the LADWP repairs in the San Fernando Valley. More on the LADWP repairs that went wrong. Gov. Newsom is upset that people are going to have to prove they work or volunteer to get MediCal. What are the "Dark Triad of Traits"? 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (08/07) - Uber has a sexual assault problem. AI is going to kill some white collar jobs. Immigration arrests in LA dropped from June to July. Pres. Trump wants the temporary restraining order against ICE operations in LA lifted. Illegal immigrants showed up on a beach in Spain by boat and the beachgoers helped the police detain them. 

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August 6, 2025 35 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (08/06) - Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about the ICE operation at a Home Depot in Downtown LA this morning. More on the ICE operation at a Home Depot in Downtown LA this morning. Gov. Gavin Newsom has changed his tune towards the oil industry in the state of California. The process of naming fires is stupid. 

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August 6, 2025 32 mins

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (08/06) - Royal Oakes comes on the show to talk about the Epstein subpoenas and the ICE operation in Downtown LA this morning. Studio City residents confronted a mail thief. More on the LA Olympics Taskforce. Fans keep throwing adult toys onto WNBA courts. 

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