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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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In this episode of the John Phillips Show, Cal Thomas joins the conversation to discuss the state of politics and society. Cal shares his thoughts on Gavin Newsom's authenticity problem, comparing it to Hillary Clinton's, and how it may impact his presidential campaign. They also dive into the issue of term limits, the changing views on Israel within the Democratic Party, and the consequences of universities promoting anti-Semitic ideologies. Additionally, Cal discusses the upcoming Senate race in Texas, the potential effects of the war with Iran, and the decline of the Oscars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, host John Phillips delves into the issues plaguing California, starting with a whistleblower's allegations of a County of Los Angeles employee sleeping on the job during the Eaton fire. The employee, Steve Lieberman, was supposed to oversee the emergency operations center, but witnesses claim he was asleep. This raises questions about the county's emergency response and the impact on residents. The conversation also touches on the state's parole system, where released inmates are not being properly supervised, and the city of Oakland's handling of homeless encampments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley Zavalla sits down with Lauren Sanchez, the new chair of the California Air Resources Board, to discuss the proposed cap and trade increases that may drive oil refiners out of the state. They dive into the complexities of the program, including the allocation of funds and the impact on gas prices. The conversation touches on the tension between environmental groups and the oil industry, as well as the state's reliance on imported fuel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John talks the Governor's race and more with Robby SoaveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apparently its really easy to open a fake business in CaliforniaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Embattled LA Mayor sits down with NBCLA's Conan NolanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John talks to the man suing to keep Eric Swalwell off the ballotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Julie Watts looks into the California Controllers website http://claimit.ca.gov where you can find if the state is holding on to your moneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katei Porter is now in 5th Place at 8 Percent!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John talks to Joe Crummey about the LA Mayor's Race and the Governor's raceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The video is going everywhere and John talks to the man who shot the footageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Things are getting so desperate for Karen Bass, she announced a crackdown on the lawless street takeovers that have plagued LA for years, but now its 3 months to the election.....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
And yet another home full of squatters in Hollywood burns to the groundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John talks to Steve Hilton on his campaign for GovernorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gavin says its to fight "disinformation" about CaliforniaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just the latest twist in a post prop 50 California election yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John talks with Emily Hoeven from the San Francisco Chronicle about what happened to her on the way to a Tom Steyer eventSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plus an update on the squatter remover that uses a samurai swordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
And then its Time for the California Crime Blotter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
And She tells John why she wants to unseat Karen BassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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