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.

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.

The John Phillips Show

The John Phillips Show delivers sharp wit, insider political analysis, and unfiltered takes on the news of the day. A longtime radio host and columnist, John brings his deep industry connections and years of experience to every episode—breaking down politics, culture, and current events with a mix of humor and insight. Whether he's diving into California issues or national headlines, John keeps it smart, engaging, and always entertaining.

The John Phillips Show delivers sharp wit, insider political analysis, and unfiltered takes on the news of the day. A longtime radio host and columnist, John brings his deep industry connections and years of experience to every episode&mdash;breaking down politics, culture, and current events with a mix of humor and insight. Whether he's diving into California issues or national headlines, John keeps it smart, engaging, and always entertaining.

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The Winner for 2025's Drop of the year will be crowned this hour!

The Winner for 2025's Drop of the year will be crowned this hour!

The Votes are Being Tallied

John and Randy go through all the 100 plus drops collected in 2025 to find the nominees for Drop of the Year!

John and Randy go through all the 100 plus drops collected in 2025 to find the nominees for Drop of the Year!

The 2025 Drop of the Year Award

Andre Bauer

On an edited out part of a podcast interview

On an edited out part of a podcast interview

Karen Bass throws everyone under the bus over the fires

Everyone wants a piece of the "Violence Prevention" pie!

Everyone wants a piece of the "Violence Prevention" pie!

The non profit grift comes to Stockton

Plus its time for the crime blotter!

Why Gavin Newsom decided to keep Diablo Canyon online

John fixes California with assemblyman David Tangipa

John fixes California with assemblyman David Tangipa

David Tangipa

Just saying you're being transparent isn't transparent as Ashley Zavala will show you

Just saying you're being transparent isn't transparent as Ashley Zavala will show you

A very transparent capitol annex update

Sometimes this city wont do what's right until they get embarrassed by the local news

Sometimes this city wont do what's right until they get embarrassed by the local news

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