The John Kobylt Show

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/14) - John is joined by KFI’s Michael Monks to unpack the Menendez brothers’ shock resentencing, now making them eligible for parole. Then, John breaks down Governor Newsom’s budget press conference and mocks his latest audition for President. Later, NewsNation’s Laura Ingle calls in from New York with disturbing new testimony from the Diddy trial, and John closes the hour torching Jake Tapper for suddenly acknowledging Biden’s mental decline—after years of attacking those who questioned it.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/14) - State Senator Tony Strickland joins John to expose how Governor Newsom’s reckless policies have pushed California into financial collapse—complete with rising gas taxes, bloated spending, and a mass exodus of residents. John then dismantles Newsom’s press conference line-by-line, torches the Governor’s bogus “Trump slump” excuse, and slams his delusional refusal to take responsibility for the state’s deficit and crumbling infrastructure.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/13) - Debra Mark's special "Suicide: Stigma/Shame" won a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award! Michael Shellenberger went through Gov. Newsom's homeless record. More on the Newark Airport air traffic control failures. Debra almost got a ticket this morning on her drive into work. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/13) - Jake Tapper wrote a book about Biden's mental decline and it is just another example of the media lying to our faces about the whole thing. More on Gov. Newsom's terrible political record. The pope's brother doubled down on his post about Nancy Pelosi. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/13) - More on Newsom's terrible political record. Mark Zuckerberg thinks people want AI friends. State Sen. Brian Jones comes on the show to talk about Gov. Newsom going after USC Prof. Michael Mische after Mische uncovered the truth about gas prices in CA. Insurance rates could be going up for a lot of Californians even if they weren't near any fire damage. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/12) - Mayor of Whittier Joe Vinatieri comes on the show to talk about Gov. Newsom finally cracking down on homeless encampment enforcement and Mayor Vinatieri is calling on local governments to start doing their job. The CEO of JPMorgan called out Democrats for creating more regulations and "blue tape" that people have to cut through to start rebuilding in Pacific Palisades. Mayor Karen Bass does not have much support right now from the public.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/12) - Alex Stone comes on the show with an update on the Menendez Brothers' resentencing trial. More bad news coming out of Newark Airport. LAPD is going to be impacted by budget cuts from LA City. An Amazon driver was caught peeing and pooping on people's lawns after delivering packages. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/12) - Susan Shelley comes on the show to talk about possible tax hikes coming to California. The new pope's brother has quite the potty mouth. More on Gov. Newsom finally cracking down on homeless encampment enforcement. A Worscester, MA city councilwoman incited a mob when ICE showed up in a neighborhood. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/09) - John opens the hour with a blistering breakdown of looming gas hikes in California, citing USC professor Michael Mische’s projection that gas could hit $9 a gallon by 2026 — and torches Governor Newsom for smearing Mische while pushing EV mandates the grid can’t even support. John then dumps on the Democratic Assemblymembers who tried to protect pedophiles by softening laws against buying sex from minors, crediting KCRA’s Ashley Zavala for being the only reporter to tell the truth. Then, John commentates on LA’s new round of police and fire cuts — driven by the endless funneling of money into failed homeless programs. He wraps the hour reacting to a Fox News commentator who fainted live on-air.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/09) - USC Professor Michael Mische joins John to address Governor Newsom’s smear campaign against him after he warned that California gas prices could soar to $9 a gallon. Then, John slams Senator Bernie Sanders for his private jet hypocrisy while preaching climate alarmism. Editor-in-chief of The California Globe Katie Grimes joins to expose the grift behind Newsom’s climate crusade. Plus: a vicious coyote attacks a leashed dog in Irvine.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/09) -John kicks off the hour railing against America’s outdated air traffic control system following another radar outage at Newark Airport — blaming decades of government inaction and reliance on obsolete technology like floppy disks. Then it’s time for Moist Line Part I. Later, John revisits the deep dysfunction of LA’s homeless housing programs, highlighting a lawsuit revealing roach-infested, crime-ridden taxpayer-funded housing with mold, broken plumbing, and failing elevators. The hour wraps with Moist Line Part II.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/08) - John starts the hour outraged over the California Assembly's refusal to pass a bill that would make it a felony to buy 16- and 17-year-olds for sex. He slams the lobbyists and sex workers who rallied against the bill and calls out the Assembly for catering to perverts and pedophiles. Then, John takes aim at the crumbling state of America’s air travel infrastructure, ripping into the FAA for still relying on 35-year-old tech like copper wires and floppy disks. He praises Sec. Sean Duffy’s efforts to modernize but questions why Biden let this slide. Later, John circles back to “Lyin’ Karen Bass,” revisiting more of her jaw-dropping falsehoods from the Milken Institute panel and ends the hour torching the mayor’s shameless spin.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/08) - John kicks off the hour ridiculing the pomp and circumstance surrounding the new Pope—though he admits he’s planning to dress his dog Leo in a Pope Halloween costume. Then, he takes aim at Mayor Karen Bass (dubbed "Lyin' Karen") for her dishonesty about the empty Pacific Palisades reservoir, which was built specifically for fire protection. John plays audio from Bass’s panel with Fox LA's Elex Michaelson, slamming her excuses and her defense of LADWP head Janisse Quiñones’ outrageous $750K salary. Later, John highlights Joe Biden’s obvious cognitive decline, playing a telling moment from The View where Jill Biden had to step in mid-answer. And wrapping the hour: a Florida woman vanishes after her canoe is flipped by an alligator. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/08) - John rips into a brutal new poll showing most Californians believe Governor Gavin Newsom is more focused on his presidential ambitions than doing his job. Even 3 out of 4 voters say he’s done nothing to help the state—and only 41% of Democrats think he's trying. John compares Newsom’s declining popularity to rising stars like Governors Whitmer, Shapiro, and Bashir, and highlights South Carolinians’ brutal take on him. Then it’s onto California’s soaring gas prices—with new reports suggesting prices could hit $9 per gallon—and Newsom’s failed energy policies are to blame. Then, John exposes Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s taxpayer-funded world tour, missing key state duties along the way. Wrapping the hour, John reacts to sex workers showing up in Sacramento to oppose legislation that would finally outlaw the purchase of 16- and 17-year-olds for sex. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/07) - NIck Gerda from LAist comes on the show to talk about the head of LA's homeless services hiring unqualified friends for positions of power. More on the head of LAHSA's misconduct. John's cat is sick and he is home alone to deal with it.  

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/07) - Rick Caruso is revealing the truth about what is going on with the fire recovery efforts. And then John dives into LA's mounting dysfunction—blasting the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority over bombshell whistleblower claims and $800k hush payments. He slams Mayor Bass and city agencies for sabotaging wildfire recovery, while Rick Caruso fights to cut red tape through his new nonprofit Steadfast LA. Also: how artificial intelligence could save rebuild timelines, if only City Hall would return a phone call.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/07) - John talks with national security expert Todd Bensman about the FBI's delayed investigation into the first-ever illegal alien terrorist attack against a Jewish man in Chicago—and why the feds buried it. Then, a massive Soviet spacecraft from 1972 may crash-land on U.S. soil this weekend. Plus, the FAA is in crisis: floppy disks, radar blackouts, and traumatized controllers quitting mid-shift as America’s air traffic system collapses.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/06) - CA Democrats caved on AB 379 which makes buying 16 and 17 year old minors a felony. More on the scandal surrounding the United Firefighters of Los Angeles. CA State Senator and Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones comes on the show to talk about gas prices not coming down any time soon. Another stupid American tourist story. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/06) - Jay Beeber comes on the show to talk about the fact that more red light and speed cameras could be coming to California. Pres. Trump calls out Gov. Newsom and high-speed rail. Gov. Newsom left out one big detail when talking about California's population increase. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/06) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about how CA Democrats caved on AB 379 & the provision to make buying 16 & 17yr old's a felony has been added back to the bill. More on why gas prices in California aren't going down any time soon. LA County has declared a Hepatitis A outbreak. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/05) - More on California Assembly Democrats siding with sex traffickers and blocking a bill that would protect minors. Calling out perverted CA Assembly Democrats. Technical Director/Associate Producer Eric Sklar was in Austin, TX last over the weekend and saw gas being sold for $2.39/gallon! What departments in LA are getting their budgets cut so that the homeless can get more resources? Kamala Harris is continuing to make the rounds. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/05) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about Pres. Trump wanting to reopen Alcatraz Prison. The LA Times wrote an article about the toxic soil in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena burn zones. Daniel Guss comes on the show to talk about how the LA City Council is going to make a decision regarding the animals shelters this week. The International Association of Fire Fighters has placed the United Firefighters of LA under a conservatorship. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/05) - A resident comes on the show to talk about Nick Schultz's town hall meeting regarding the bill that was blocked by CA Assembly Democrats that would've protected minors from being sex trafficked. The International Association of Fire Fighters has placed the United Firefighters of LA under a conservatorship. There was reportedly a second reservoir in Pacific Palisades that dried up as well. Congress is revoking a mandate given to CA by the EPA that was going to CA to have their own environmental policies regarding smog. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/02) - John goes scorched-earth on Sacramento lawmakers after a Democratic-led bill fails—one that would’ve made it a felony to buy 16- or 17-year-olds for sex in California. It’s a legal loophole that leaves the state alone in the nation where such a crime is still treated as a misdemeanor. John breaks down the disturbing reality of the Assembly’s refusal to act, questions the twisted logic behind opposing the bill, and wonders if some politicians have personal reasons for keeping this loophole alive. With support from even Governor Newsom, John asks: who exactly are these legislators protecting? The predators, the perverts—or themselves?

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/02) - State Senator Shannon Grove joins John to expose the Democratic leadership in Sacramento for blocking a bill that would’ve made it a felony to buy sex from 16- or 17-year-olds. Senator Grove reveals the shocking reality: predators face as little as two days in jail. Leading the opposition? Assemblymember Nick Shultz — who, ironically, is holding a townhall at a youth center tonight. John calls out this disturbing double standard, urges listeners to confront Shultz in person, and highlights the broader collapse in California's priorities — from a billion-dollar budget shortfall to ignored crime waves in Alta Dena.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/02) - John is joined by attorney John Manley, who calls out Assemblyman Nick Shultz and Senator Scott Weiner for what he describes as enabling pedophilia by blocking a bill that would make buying sex from a 16- or 17-year-old a felony. Manley and John agree this isn’t politics — it’s evil. They question the motives behind the Democrats’ vote, the racial and cultural implications of their decision, and the disturbing message it sends to predators. Then, LA County DA Nathan Hochman joins the show to discuss the Menendez case and why he’s pushing back on efforts to have him removed. Plus, it’s Friday — so it’s time for the latest edition of The Moist Line. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/01) - CA Assemblyman Carl DeMaio joins John to expose the shocking decision by California Democrats to block a bill that would've made buying sex from minors a felony—making California the ONLY state where it's essentially legal to traffic 16- and 17-year-old children for sex. Carl blasts radical leftists for weaponizing the LGBTQ community to shield sex predators, calling it the "Sex-Traffickers Empowerment Act." Then, KFI's Debra Mark shares a disturbing encounter with a homeless man abusing his dog, leading John into the harsh reality of California’s $1 Billion budget shortfall. Are Mayor Karen Bass's homeless initiatives about to implode, worsening the very problems they claim to solve? 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/01) - John talks with San Luis Obispo District Attorney Dan Dow about the disturbing case of a transgender inmate convicted of brutally murdering his own baby—now shockingly set for early parole due to Prop 57. Dow shares the horrifying details and explains why he's urging Governor Newsom to step in and stop the release. John is baffled by Californians continuing to vote for policies allowing such injustices and encourages listeners to push back. Then, John breaks down Kamala Harris's bizarre speech in San Francisco, including her strange elephant metaphor, and reacts to new polls showing Harris as a leading Democratic candidate for governor and even president. Plus, could a massive earthquake reshape Northern California’s coast?

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/01) - John is joined by ABC’s Alex Stone to break down the looming Real ID requirements, explaining why it's taken so long and what you'll need to do to ensure your ID meets the new federal standards. Then, John questions the effectiveness of today's disruptive May Day rallies and a bizarre 'die-in' protest at LA City Hall against transportation cuts, noting how ironically the city has even managed to lose money issuing parking tickets. He revisits the baffling story of California Democrats blocking a bill that would have made buying teenagers for sex a felony, and speaks with Assemblywoman Alexandria Macedo about how this important legislation fell apart. Finally, John dives into LA's critical budget crisis—revealing how Mayor Bass has blown through the city’s funds on failed homeless programs, leaving fire and police departments facing dangerous cutbacks.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/30) - John starts by questioning the logic of California lawmakers opposing a bill that would make buying sex from minors an automatic felony, specifically calling out State Senator Scott Wiener’s baffling opposition. ABC’s Alex Stone joins to break down the tragic golf-cart incident at Stagecoach involving John Elway and his agent, John Sperbeck. Plus, John highlights LADWP’s potential liability in the Palisades wildfire, and Rick Caruso steps up with announcements for Steadfast LA’s recovery efforts, addressing the gaps left by Mayor Karen Bass. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/30) - John dives into LA’s wildfire scandal with Entertainment Lawyer Roger Bahle, who’s representing clients blaming LADWP’s empty reservoir and active power lines for the devastating fires. Plus, John exposes shocking details about LA’s mismanaged water supply—where did all the water go? Later, he slams California Democrats resisting felony charges for sex crimes involving minors and unpacks President Trump’s fiery ABC interview about deported MS-13-linked immigrant Abrego Garcia. Finally, Mayor Karen Bass sides with illegal immigrants, risking millions in federal funding—hear her controversial remarks that put sanctuary policy ahead of LA residents. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/30) - CA Assemblyman Carl DeMaio joins John to expose Sacramento politicians shockingly opposing felony charges for buying sex from minors—why are Democrats protecting sex criminals targeting teens? Carl and John examines State Senator Scott Weiner's bizarre claim that punishing predators buying underage sex is "anti-LGBTQ," raising serious questions about the senator's motivations. Then, an LA soccer coach accused of killing a 13-year-old boy might have been stopped sooner if not for a massive backlog of unprosecuted cases under former DA Gascon. DA Hochman is racing to clean up Gascon’s mess, but what other dangers lurk among 10,000 ignored cases? Plus, John revisits the puzzling controlled burn in the Palisades and shares a strange update from LAPD trying to reunite owners with burned or partially burned guns.  

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/29) - There are going to be controlled, scientific burns taking place in Pacific Palisades as investigators look into the cause of the fire in January. The Santa Ynez Reservoir in Pacific Palisades is out of service again. Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about the LA County workers' strike. 2 federal judges who lost their homes in the Palisades Fire are suing LADWP over the lack of preparedness and lack of response by LADWP. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/29) - More on the LA County workers' strike and the LA City budget. More on Kristi Noem's purse being stolen by an illegal immigrants. Lancaster Mayor Rex Perris comes on the show to talk about his idea to give the homeless free fentanyl. More on the plan to close multiple animal shelters due to budget cuts in LA. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/29) - Pacific Palisades resident and attorney Saied Kashani comes on the show to talk about new leaks in the Santa Ynez Reservoir cover. More on the Santa Ynez reservoir in Pacific Palisades being out of service again. Democrats in the CA Assembly are blocking a bill that would make the solicitation of 16 and 17 year old's for sex a felony in the state. More student visas have been revoked by the Trump administration.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/28) - John is back! John thinks the new composting rules at the radio station are ridiculous. 55,000 county workers in LA are going on strike. Don Mihalek comes on the show to talk about Kristi Noem's purse being stolen and Luigi Mangione's trial. John discusses the person who he deemed would be the worst person to sit next to on an airplane. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/28) - Attorney John Manly comes on the show to talk about disgraced LA Cardinal Roger Mahony helping bury Pope Francis. More on the possible LA County workers strike. LA Mayor Karen Bass's new budget will call for the closure of a bunch of LA area animal shelters. The hiring standards at the Harvard Medical School morgue might need to be updated after an employee was stealing body parts. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/28) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the tragedy at a Vancouver street festival over the weekend. Going over Mayor Karen Bass's "State of the City" address. The purse that was stolen from Kristi Noem was a Gucci bag. Pres. Trump celebrated his first 100 days in office by placing 100 posters of illegal immigrants that were arrested on the White House lawn. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/25) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl highlights the insurance problem California residents are facing. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/25) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl continues to discuss the insurance crisis California residents are facing. CA State Senator Tony Strickland comes on the show to talk about how trying to breakup the CA Democrat supermajority. Kristi Bruce Lane comes on the show to talk about why she is running for CA State Senate. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/25) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl goes over a lot of what he has covered while filling in for John this week. Carl answers questions submitted by listeners on the Talkback feature on the iHeartRadio app. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/24) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl has only been a State Assemblyman for around 100 days and he is already pissing people off because he is calling out corruption. Carl talks about why he was kicked off the budget committee after only the 2nd hearing he took part in. Carl goes through 10 bills he has proposed in Sacramento that Democrats have killed. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/24) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl talks about how there are members of the CA legislature that want to ban gas-powered appliances. How much will it cost Californians if gas-powered appliances are banned in the state. CA State Assemblywoman Laurie Davies comes on the show to talk about a bill that she and Carl are proposing to help fight the proposed gas-powered appliance ban. Carl answers questions from listeners submitted on the Talkback feature on the iHeartRadio app. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/24) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl discusses some of the executive orders that Pres. Trump has proposed that have been shot down by federal judges. Who thinks we should have voter ID and a citizenship requirement to vote? Which seats in Congress need to be flipped? San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond comes on the show to talk about running for Congress in 2026. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/23) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl kicks off the show with a deep dive into California’s proposed mileage tax — a per-mile charge that would hit every driver in the state. Carl breaks down why it’s an outrageous idea, how it punishes EV drivers after years of incentives, and what the real motivation is behind the tax. Plus, Carl lays out his own solution to funding road repairs without new taxes and explains how Reform California is fighting back against the state’s tax-and-track agenda. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/23) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl breaks down how taxpayer dollars are being funneled into luxury-priced housing projects with no real results — including $600,000 per unit price tags. He explains why most homeless in California are chronically homeless, how laws have incentivized the crisis, and why developers and politicians are cashing in. Plus, Carl shares how requiring voter ID could restore integrity to our elections, and columnist Susan Shelley joins to expose more failures in California’s homelessness response. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/23) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl focuses this hour on fixing California’s broken public education system. Carl argues the pandemic exposed just how bad schools are failing students and says the only way to drive improvement is to empower parents with school choice. Carl lays out his plan to fund students over systems and make public schools compete. He’s then joined by Chino Valley School Board President and candidate for State Superintendent, Sonja Shaw, and State Assemblyman Josh Hoover to discuss how we can build a real rebellion to fix California schools from the ground up. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/22) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl shares why he launched Reform California and how real change can only happen by infiltrating the system from the inside. Councilwoman Natasha Johnson joins to talk school choice, tax relief, and why you can’t win if you don’t show up. Plus, Carl sounds the alarm on Mexico dumping raw sewage on U.S. beaches — and Newsom’s failure to act.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/22) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl kicks off the show by pulling back the curtain on the deep-rooted corruption in Sacramento. As a Republican assemblyman who’s worked in overwhelmingly blue areas, Carl lays out five core reasons why California’s political system is fundamentally broken—and how the Democrats quietly kill bills without ever voting them down. He also points fingers at the Republican Party in California, accusing them of colluding with the very system they claim to oppose.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/22) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio fills in for John. Carl lays out his 5-point plan to revive the Republican Party in California and explains why it’s not too late to fight back. He argues that, despite the state’s problems, there’s still something uniquely worth fighting for in California. Carl makes the case that turnout—not ideology—is the key to flipping the Governor’s seat in 2026. Later, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins the show to share his vision for California, discuss his background, and advocate for voter ID as part of restoring election integrity. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/21) - Fox 11 anchor Elex Michaelson fills in for John. TMZ's Harvey Levin comes on the show to talk about the Menendez Brothers resentencing hearing. Raymond Arroyo comes on the show to talk about Pope Francis is dying. NBC4 reporter Conan Nolan comes on the show to talk about Pope Francis dying and Mayor Karen Bass's State of the City address. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/21) - Fox 11 anchor Elex Michaelson fills in for John. LA County Board of Supervisor Kathryn Barger comes on the show to talk about Altadena Fire recovery efforts and the homeless problem in LA. Jovan Buha from The Athletic comes on the show to talk about the Lakers playoff game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Marla Tellez comes on the show to talk about what it is like to be a new mom. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/21) - Fox 11 anchor Elex Michaelson fills in for John. Fox News reporter Bill Melugin comes on the show to talk about the border and immigration. A new candidate has joined the race to become Governor of California. Melanie Mason comes on the show to talk about Mayor Karen Bass's State of the City address. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/18) - Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about Palisades residents demanding answers as the city’s $10 million recovery firm offers few details of the work being done. More on all the wasteful government spending. LAX is sliding down the list of busiest airports. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/18) - USC Prof. Michael Mische comes on the show to talk about Valero exiting the state and how it will be a significant impact on CA consumer gasoline prices. People are so fed up with homelessness that they want to criminalize it. More on the mass shooting yesterday at Florida State University. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/18) - More on Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Elex Michaelson comes on the show to talk about filling in for John next week and to promote his show on Fox 11 "The Issue Is". Moist Line Rounds 1 & 2. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/17) - California State Senator Brian Jones joins John to explain how the closure of the Valero Benicia refinery will push California's gas prices even higher, hurting middle-class residents. John breaks down new gas tax hikes and questions the feasibility of the state's push for electric vehicles amid infrastructure concerns. Later, John exposes Democratic hypocrisy around the controversial deportation of Salvadoran citizen Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Plus, an update on the fatal pit bull attack in Santa Monica, as police identify the dog's owner but withhold his identity, raising accountability concerns.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/17) - John reacts to a surprising new poll showing Kamala Harris leading the pack for California’s 2026 governor’s race, even as Gov. Newsom’s approval hits new lows. KFI's Michael Monks joins live from downtown L.A. with updates on the Menendez Brothers resentencing hearing, which has now been postponed indefinitely amid last-minute legal drama and a contested risk assessment from DA Nathan Hochman. Plus, John slams LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho for focusing on immigration outrage instead of student achievement.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/17) - Attorney Saied Kashani joins John to discuss his lawsuit against LADWP after losing his home in the wildfires, blasting the agency for failing to fill the Santa Ynez Reservoir and then claiming legal immunity. John then ties rising pedestrian fatalities to the homeless crisis, arguing failed city policies are to blame. KFI’s Michael Monks checks in from the courthouse after the Menendez Brothers resentencing hearing was abruptly postponed. John wraps the hour revisiting the deportation drama around Kilmar Abrego Garcia, questioning the media and political spin.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/16) - More on the high gas prices in California as another refinery has announced it is closing down in the state. Gov. Newsom and CA Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a new lawsuit challenging Pres. Trump's authority to unilaterally hand out tariffs on other countries. Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about heavy rodent activity suspected at Gene Hackman's property. There are male influencers that are using hammers to change their appearance.  

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/16) - More on the drama surrounding the Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation. Rick Caruso spoke to NBC4's Eric Leonard about recovery efforts in Pacific Palisades. Nearly 1/3rd of the fires started in LA over the last 6 years involved a homeless person. A female tennis professional asked the umpire to tell her opponent to put on deodorant during their match. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/16) - Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about the new bill he is pushing called the "Cut the Politicians' Perks Act". More on Kilmar Abrego Garcia. More on the new lawsuit from California challenging Pres. Trump's authority to hand out tariffs to other countries. 73% of American students are not proficient in math for their age group. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/15) - How much manufacturing actually takes place in the United States? Jon Decker comes on the show to talk about Pres. Trump wanting to send US gang members to El Salvador. More on the press event with Pres. Trump and Pres. Bukele from El Salvador as Pres. Trump went after CNN during the event. Harvey Weinstein is terribly ill as his retrial begins. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/15) - Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about the financial mess that LA County is in. LADWP claims they can't be sued for the reservoir being empty in Pacific Palisades. More than 20,000 IRS agents are accepting Pres. Trump's resignation offer. A suspect in New Mexico is accused of firebombing a Tesla showroom and a Republican Party office. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/15) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist in Downtown LA. How much manufacturing actually takes place in the United States? The LA Times is still not getting answers to questions they have about the fires in January. Soda and candy are no longer covered by federal food stamps. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/14) - Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King and Katy Perry went to space. El Salvador is not going to send a Maryland man back to the United States. Sasha Pezenik comes on the show to talk about the Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home being set on fire over the weekend. Steve Soboroff is stepping down as "Recovery Czar". 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/14) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the latest regarding the Menendez Brothers. Americans are fed up with wasteful government spending. More on Mayor Karen Bass's trip to Africa before the wildfires broke out. A girl in Ohio was killed by the family pitbull. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/14) - A pitbull in Santa Monica killed a toy poodle. John talks about his time in North Carolina over the weekend. Getting out of California will change your perspective. Should we have to pay for the bad health habits of other people? 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/11) - Neil Saavedra fills in for John. Luke Barr comes on the show to talk about the aftermath of the helicopter crash yesterday in New York City. More on the helicopter crash yesterday in New York City. Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about the Menendez Brothers hearing on their possible retrial. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/11) - Neil Saavedra fills in for John. LA City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez comes on the show to talk about the homeless problem in LA. Steve Soboroff is leaving his post as the head of the fire recovery efforts. A judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil can be deported. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/11) - Neil Saavedra fills in for John. Pres. Trump is threatening to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities. Neil hates bad logic. What is being taught in schools right now as far as emotional intelligence and logical reasoning. Protests have jumped the shark according to Neil. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/10) - Geraldo Rivera comes on the show to talk about Pres. Trump's tariffs. A CA State Senator from Pasadena wrote a bill that would stop cities from citing homeless people. Leaders of a food bank in Long Beach are accused of misusing funds for the food bank for personal use. DOGE claims that since 2020 there are unborn fake people stealing money from unemployment. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/10) - Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about trash fees being on the rise in LA. Kamala Harris is leaning more towards running for governor in California. More on the high price of gas in California. Anderson Cooper was misgendered a civil rights attorney during a town hall event with Bernie Sanders. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/10) - US Attorney Bill Essayli comes on the show to talk about his new task force that is going to investigate LA's wasteful spending on the homeless problem. More on how problematic the wasteful spending on the homeless problem in LA has been. More on the leaders of a Long Beach food bank that are being accused of misusing funds for personal use. The Trump administration is revoking the temporary protective status for people that the Biden administration considered legal migrants when they are actually illegal migrants. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/09) - Pres. Trump paused the tariffs and the stock market had major gains. More on the tariffs being paused by Pres. Trump. More on US Attorney Bill Essayli's new taskforce to investigate LA's wasteful homeless spending. A Waymo got stuck in a Chick-Fil-A drive-thru. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/09) - Jake Steinfeld "Body by Jake" comes on the show to talk about his experience with the fire recovery efforts in Pacific Palisades and the fact that he is thinking about running for Governor of California! Previewing the 3pm interview with Carl DeMaio regarding his voter ID bill that was killed by the Democrats. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/09) - Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about the Democrats killing his Voter ID bill. Scammers have stolen $10 million dollars from California community colleges. Royal Oakes comes on the show to talk about an agreement between the IRS and DHS to share data to help ICE. A man charged with killing a kid he coached in soccer is accused of sexually assaulting two other minors.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/08) - Previewing the interview at 2p with a USC professor about gas prices. Mayor Karen Bass appeared on a podcast talking about homelessness, crime, fire recovery. Pallbearers dropped a casket at a funeral in Philadelphia. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/08) -  Michael Mische, professor at USC's Marshall School of Business comes on the show to talk about a study he did that says gas prices are driven up by CA policies, not price-gouging by the oil companies. Huntington Beach City Attorney Mike Vigliotta comes on the show to talk about a judge siding with the city of Huntington Beach on their voter ID law. Gavin Newsom is lying!

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/08) - Art Arthur comes on the show to talk about the Supreme Court siding with Pres. Trump and saying Pres. Trump is allowed to used the Alien Enemies Act to deport Tren De Aragua gang members. More on the homeless problem in LA. More on Mayor Karen Bass appearing on a podcast talking about homelessness and fire recovery. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/07) - Va Lecia Adams Kellum resigned as the head of LAHSA on Friday right after we got off the air. John has been dealing with a homeless person near his house. There was a scandal in Cambridge, MA involving a high end brothel and politicians. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/07) - Attorney Patrick McNicholas comes on the show to talk about the sex abuse victims he represented that settled with LA County for $4 billion dollars. At Mule Creek State Prison a prisoner was killed by his cellmate, the prisoner who was killed was in prison for sexually abusing kids. Brown University is charging over $93,000 for tuition. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/07) - Jon Coupal comes on the show to talk about LA City charging homeowners for fees they shouldn't have been charging them for. More on Va Lecia Adams Kellum stepping down from LAHSA. Previewing an interview for tomorrow about high gas prices in LA with a professor at USC. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/04) - LA County has settled for $4 billion dollars for sex abuse claims that happened in county juvenile and foster care facilities which is the largest settlement in US history for sex abuse claims. Gov. Newsom wants to start making his own trade agreements with foreign countries after Pres. Trump imposed a bunch of tariffs across the world. People are listening to The John Kobylt Show Podcast all over the world! Kamala Harris was at an event in Orange County this week. Some tourists causes a ruckus in Bali. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/04) - John Manly comes on the show to talk about the Mexico timeshare fiasco where an American couple landed in a Mexican prison but have now since been released. How much sewage has been sent to the US from Mexico? More excerpts are coming out from books revealing the truth of what was happening inside the Biden/Harris White House. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/04) - Michael Rushford comes on the show to talk about the Democrats plan to starve Prop 36. Hack in a Dumpster. Rounds 1 & 2 of the Moist Line.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/03) - What type of impact have the tariffs Pres. Trump imposed yesterday had already? Gov. Newsom says he isn't using his podcast to impact policy in this state. Michael Dobuski comes on the show to talk about the fact that Amazon has put in a bid to buy TikTok. Biden staffers knew the debate with Trump was going to be disaster. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/03) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about how Pres. Trump's tariffs on other countries are already impacting consumers here in the United States. More on the tariffs Pres. Trump imposed on countries outside of the United States. More people are hopping into the governor's race for 2026 in California. Amy King comes on the show to talk about the Wiggle Waggle Walk this Sunday at Brookside Park in Pasadena!

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/03) - Todd Bensman comes on the show to talk about how fentanyl traffic across the US border now that Pres. Trump is back in office. More on the border with Todd Bensman. More on the tariffs. Update on how the fast food minimum wage has impacted business a year later. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/02) - Assemblyman Rick Zbur compared the bill proposed by Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez that would protect girls in sports in California to Nazi Germany. Gas prices are ridiculously high in Los Angeles. Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about the LA County Board of Supervisors voting to create a county homeless department and strip funding from a joint city and county agency, LAHSA. Michael Monks stuck around for another segment to talk about LA City Council requiring those working on Mayor Bass's Inside Safe program to report to council every quarter. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/02) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the Menendez Brothers claiming that LA County DA Nathan Hochman is playing political games with their release effort. The CEO of LAHSA had her mic cut off yesterday during the meeting where the County Board of Supervisors voted to create their own homeless agency and strip funding from LAHSA. More on the federal judge who is fed up with the wasteful spending on homelessness in LA. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/02) - Bill Essayli comes on the show to talk about leaving the California State Legislature as an assemblyman after being named the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles. The truth is starting to come out about the Biden Administration as staffers are finally admitting the big lie they told. A death row inmate is putting up his journals and art for sale. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (04/01) - Senator Cory Booker has been speaking on the Senate floor for over 18 hours. Sales tax in LA County is officially 9.75%. Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about the LA County Board of Supervisors voting on possibly taking over LAHSA. John recounts an encounter with a homeless man. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (04/01) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about sick sea lions attacking people in SoCal. Gas prices are rising again. Royal Oakes comes on the show to talk about US Attorney General Pam Bondi seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing the United Healthcare CEO. John is sick of federal workers complaining about returning to work in person in the office.    

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (04/01) - Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez comes on the show to talk about two bills that would ban biological boys and men who identify as transgender women from competing in girl sports in California being voted down. Gov. Newsom claims that Charlie Kirk was pushing him hard on the transgender in sports topic during their interview on Newsom's podcast. The Eaton Fire might have been caused by SoCal Edison power lines that weren't working for 50 years! Senator Cory Booker is still talking on the Senate floor. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (03/31) - Debra Mark won 3 Golden Mike Awards® at the RTNA SoCal 75th Golden Mike Awards® ceremony on Saturday night. The sales tax is going up in Los Angeles on April 1st. Gov. Newsom was on Real Time with Bill Maher and was flip-flopping again. John was surprisingly amused by a comment about Newsom by a reader in the LA Times.

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (03/31) - Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about the two astronauts who were stranded on the International Space Station giving their first interview since returning to Earth. The CEO of NPR was grilled in a House Oversight Committee hearing. There have been lots of homeless fires in San Diego. SoCal Edison's equipment is notorious for starting fires. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (03/31) - CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about another state representative lunging at him during a meeting on the assembly floor after DeMaio pointed out that Cesar Chavez opposed illegal immigration. Assemblyman DeMaio also talks about how he is trying to protect Californians from the insurance crisis in the state. The sales tax in LA County is going up tomorrow. Aides for Kamala Harris thought that Biden might die while in office. 

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The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (03/28) - Attorney John Manly comes on the show to talk about the couple he is representing that got caught up in a timeshare fiasco that landed them in a Mexican jail. Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about a federal judge blasting LA officials for the city's wasteful homeless spending. More on LA officials being blasted for wasteful homeless spending. 

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