The John Kobylt Show

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/16) - Palisades resident and iHeartRadio employee David Howard comes on the show to talk about the latest going on with the Palisades Fire recovery efforts. An air traffic controller revealed the time there was a close call while they were on duty. Moist Line Rounds 1 & 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/15) - It is now a crime to buy a 16 or 17 year old for sex. A south LA couple is facing federal charges for impeding a ICE raid. Suspended UFLAC union head Freddy Escobar comes on the show to give his side of the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/15) - Attorney Joshua Moody guest-cohosts after winning the auction at Pastathon last Fall. Laura Ingle from News Nation comes on the show with the latest on the Diddy trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (05/15) - Attorney Joshua Moody guest-cohosts after winning the auction at Pastathon last Fall. Joshua goes through a lot of the things that bug him in the state of California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Kobylt Show Hour 1 (05/14) - John slams the growing campaign to free the Menendez Brothers and blames California’s broken justice system and Governor Newsom’s soft-on-crime legacy. He blasts the state’s ballooning budget crisis, driven in part by offering free healthcare to over a million illegal immigrants, all while Newsom points fingers at President Trump. Guest Michael Shellenberger joins to expose Newsom’s record on homelessness, crime, and his desperate pivot to the political center as he eyes the White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.