State of Gold Why Are CA Gas Prices $2 Higher? | Legendary Radio Host John Kobylt
Guest:
Legendary Talk Show Host John Kobylt
Guest Bio:
John Kobylt is a legendary California talk radio host and co-host of the long-running “John and Ken Show” on KFI AM 640. Known for his sharp wit, no-filter commentary, and relentless scrutiny of California politics, John has spent decades exposing the state’s political dysfunction — from homelessness to taxation to public safety failures. He’s interviewed presidents, grilled governors, and continues to be a provocative and passionate voice in the Golden State.
Show Summary
Why does California keep voting the same way while everything gets worse? In this fiery conversation, longtime talk radio host John Kobylt joins Jon Slavet to pull back the curtain on the deep-rooted dysfunction driving the state’s decline. From skyrocketing gas prices and homelessness spending scams to Gavin Newsom’s baffling popularity and what 2026 could hold, this episode takes aim at the policies — and voter psychology — that keep California stuck.
John also shares his experience interviewing Trump, his frustrations with media narratives, and why he still believes California is worth fighting for — if we can wake up.
Chapters
00:00 – Why Newsom’s Approval Rating Keeps Rising
01:12 – California’s Self-Inflicted Wounds
03:00 – Trump, Law Enforcement & Public Perception
06:45 – Is 2026 a Turning Point for Republicans?
07:50 – What Other States Are Doing Better
08:40 – Why California Gas Prices Are Outrageous
09:45 – LA’s Dysfunction & Government Collapse
11:15 – The Homeless Housing Scam Exposed
12:20 – Can Rick Caruso Make a Comeback?
13:30 – Social Media’s Role in Voter Apathy
14:45 – Rapid Fire: Kobylt’s Fix for California
15:15 – What Gives Him Hope
16:30 – California Needs an Intervention
17:00 – Why He Still Loves California
Connect with John Kobylt
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnandkenshow/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnkobyltradio/
- Twitter: https://x.com/JohnKobyltRadio
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnkobyltradio
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnKobyltShow
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