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The John Kobylt Show
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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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Fewer Cops, More Homelessness & The Decline of Conversation (07/27)
2w ago00:30:39Tap to summarizeThe John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/27) - John breaks down the LAPD staffing crisis after the Los Angeles police chief says the department is short roughly 4,000 officers. He also examines the latest homeless count and the political finger-pointing over the rising numbers, looks at Sacramento's latest effort to reduce penalties for some violent offenders, and discusses a new study suggesting people are speaking far fewer words than previous generations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Most Homeless Aren't From LA (07/24)
3w ago00:33:01Tap to summarizeThe John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/24) - Kenneth Schrupp from the California Post calls in to talk about the number of homeless in LA that come from out of state. John believes LAHSA officials are diverting funding from homeless care into their own pockets. John reports on bears and bats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Big LA County Settlement Payday (07/24)
3w ago00:30:41Tap to summarizeThe John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/24) - John speaks with Matt Hamilton from LA Material about the lawsuits against the city caused by George Gascon. A man from France caused damage to a Hermosa Beach Airbnb during his time as a squatter. John breaks down the Democratic Socialists of America platform. John announces the big attraction at the California State fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →LAHSA And Bass Are Failures (07/24)
3w ago00:31:24Tap to summarizeThe John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/24) - Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are partners in the crime of destroying LA. Moist Line Round 1. Karen Bass has made a habit of using WhatsApp auto-deleting messages with her staff. Moist Line Round 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Homeless Numbers In LA Up 3.5% | LAHSA Is Fighting For Their Life
3w ago00:45:47Tap to summarizeDuring a special livestream on YouTube John discussed how the homeless population in LA has risen by 3.5% over the last year and how LAHSA is now fighting for their life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →A Tour Of Mayor Bass' Colossal Failures (07/23)
3w ago00:34:06Tap to summarizeThe John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/23) - The LAHSA numbers have come out and homelessness in LA has risen in 2026. Karen Bass seemingly waited to release the numbers until she secured her spot in the November election. The aftermath of the Boyle Heights fire is making the area uninhabitable. Professor John shares new findings on farts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →New Newsom Investigation Details (07/23)
3w ago00:32:33Tap to summarizeThe John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/23) - John speaks with Adam Housley about the investigation into Gavin and Jennifer Newsom. The wire tap investigation into Newsom may be spilling int Xavier Beccerra's office. LA County has to pay out settlements for lawsuits against George Gascon. Animals rescued from abuse on skid row are being treated and returned to the abusers thanks to Karen Bass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Save The Skid Row Animals (07/23)
3w ago00:31:00Tap to summarizeThe John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (07/23) - Joey Tuccio comes on the show to talk about the abuse happening to the animals on Skid Row. LAHSA homeless numbers were reportedly off last year by 1/3. The LAHSA count for 2026 shows a 3.5% rise in homelessness from last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Steve Hilton: "Practical Problem Solver" (07/22)
3w ago00:32:33Tap to summarizeThe John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (07/22) - John talks with California Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton about the last few months of his run for Governor. More with Steve Hilton about campaigning in Boyle Heights after the fire. Xavier Beccerra tells supporters to skip a taco restaurant and go to a taco truck. Why are there so many unemployed men age 25-55? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Can't Let Bonta Do This (07/22)
3w ago00:29:51Tap to summarizeThe John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (07/22) - John talks with Megan Barth about battling Rob Bonta's attempt to rig the upcoming Voter ID bill. Katie Porter made a lot of money and now John asks HOW. John remembers Katie Porter's best-worst moments. Get ready for five years of weekend traffic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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