OC Native John Phillips brings wit, political connections and insight to “The John Phillips Show”. Phillips began his radio career as the youngest major-market radio talk show host in the country. He is also CNN political commentator, a columnist for The Orange County Register and makes regular appearances on cable news.
John was formerly a sports anchor and executive producer for “McIntyre in the Morning”, producer for “The Al Rantel Show”, news writer for the KNX Morning News with Frank Mottek and Gail Eichenthal, and a guest host on virtually every show ever cancelled by KABC.
Though in his mid-thirties he is a ten-year veteran of KABC
John’s interests: The Angels, Palm Springs, movies, cruises, home Improvement and airline travel.
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Steve Hilton's Closing Argument
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The Shang-Tao trial is heating up, and we've got the latest update on the corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Shane Tao. But first, let's talk about the upcomi
Oct 29 39 min
The REAL Reason Gavin Newsom Kept Schools Closed | Sonja Shaw EXPOSES Teachers Unions
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This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the state of California's education system. The guest, Sonia Shaw, a candidate for supe
Oct 29 39 min
Xavier Becerra's SHOCKING Plan to Tax Californians Even More!
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Oct 29 39 min
Marc Joffe On The Bay Area Transit Tax
This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone interested in the upcoming midterm elections. With the polls showing a tight race for control of the Ho
Oct 29 39 min
John Thomas Previews The Election
The California Chaos Continues
This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone interested in California politics. The state is facing a multitude of i
Oct 29 40 min
The Eric Swalwell Investigation Just Took a MASSIVE Turn...
The latest news from the world of California politics is a doozy, folks. A billionaire donor to disgraced former Congressman Eric Swalwell has had his mansion raided by t
Oct 29 37 min
SF Just Made Reporting Drugs as Easy as Ordering Uber...
The Shady Side of California Politics
This episode of the John Phillips Show takes a hard look at the underbelly of California politics, where corruption and scandal see
Oct 28 39 min
Barbara Stone Previews The Midterms
This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone interested in California politics and the upcoming elections. The conversation with Professor Barbara S
Oct 28 38 min
SHOCKING VOTE: Rick Caruso Explains Why He's Backing Karen Bass!
This week on the John Phillips Show, the conversation gets heated as the host discusses the upcoming Los Angeles mayoral election and the surprising endorsement of Karen
Oct 27 38 min
Why California Prisons Spend $40 Million Just Watching for Fires
This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone interested in California politics and the state's prison system. The conversation with Steve Hilton, a
Oct 26 36 min
Eric Early EXPOSES the CA Democrats' Secret Post-Primary Playbook
California's crisis deepens as crime rates soar, homelessness spirals out of control, and the economy teeters on the brink of collapse. This episode of the John Phillips
Oct 26 36 min
"Voting Bass Is MORALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" Steve Hilton Just Destroyed LA’s Mayor Race
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Oct 26 33 min
Daniel Guss and Joey Tuccio
This week on the John Phillips Show, the conversation gets real about the state of Los Angeles and the upcoming mayoral election. With the city's problems piling up, from
Oct 26 40 min
Shengys Back On Trial
This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the state of California. The conversation starts with a discussion about the state's di
Oct 26 40 min
The 231 Billion Train To Nowhere
The California high-speed rail project is a disaster, and the latest news is not looking good. The project, which was supposed to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco in
Oct 26 39 min
Julie Watts Has Even More High Speed Rail Receipts
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Oct 22 40 min
Spencer Pratt DESTROYS Karen Bass After Disastrous Radio Interview!
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Oct 22 38 min
Ramin Breaks Down The Statewide Propositions
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Oct 22 40 min
Getting Young People Interested In Voting
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Oct 21 40 min
Susan Shelley And Jeff Vaughn
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Oct 21 40 min
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John and Randy keep us informed on California news and politics. They bring in great guest speakers that share their knowledge of their particular experiences and expertise. John keeps us laughing at the right times and serious at the right times. I find myself laughing in my car and much more in tune with the daily news of today.
jayersmom · Feb 2025
I love John’s humor and lightness, even when discussing serious issues. Very informative about state and local issues, especially digging into corruption. Ads are intrusive and badly placed, but that’s the way it goes
ellen3141 · Aug 2024
This is the only political show you need to listen to. John has original takes, thought-provoking topics and interesting guests. Highly recommend to anybody!
tyron4789 · Nov 2022
John & Randy are entertaining and informative. Their specialty is California statewide politics as well as more local Southern California politics.
Their regular interviews are very interesting and worth a listen. They don’t take themselves or California politics too seriously; and since we are a very blue supermajority state, it’s a wise perspective.
Debs taken · Aug 2022
I unfortunately stumbled across the live show and was immediately struck by how this show is the lowest rung on the rage bait media ladder. It feels like the audio equivalent of a rage room for the elderly as its host plays on their fears, rage and inability to understand an ever-changing world.
One of the segments I had the misfortune to listen to was about crime stats presented by a city politician. The host and a very passionate if not slightly unhinged guest talked about how this politician is not presenting the crime rate stats honestly then they back this assertion up with nothing but their “feelings”. They “feel” crime is the same if not worse. They offered no sources just vibes and a “trust me bro” mentality.
Then they talk about how they aren’t driven by emotion as I can virtually feel the spittle and hurt from the guest as he rants into the staticky void. It broke my heart to hear elderly caller after elderly caller fall for the shoddy product this show offers. It’s like the symbiotic relationship between the sun fish and the seagull. The host of this “show” is the sun fish, rising to the surface of the ocean to allow the sea gulls to mindlessly gorge themselves on its parasite-ridden body. Admittedly, this analogy isn’t perfect because in nature, the sun fish is clean after this process.
I guess I take solace knowing this live show is on AM radio so no one who is born before 1970 will ever be aware of its existence. Never trust a show that makes a bold claim that it has “wit” in the first line its description.
Blorgon 9 · May 2026
Been listening for almost 3 years and since my girl Jillian left I stayed tuned but wow...
every time I tune in, it’s all complain, complain, complain from John and of course Randy agrees to everything.
I really like you guys; informative, funny etc but I just can’t with all the complaining anymore. I’ll check back next year in hopes the program changes.
Side note: if you hate California so much, just leave. No?
79831 · May 2020
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