Some members of the assembly can certainly read the room better than Gavin Newsom can

Some members of the assembly can certainly read the room better than Gavin Newsom can

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

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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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John talks with California Post opinion editor Joel Pollak

John talks with California Post opinion editor Joel Pollak

The Media Landscape of California has changed with the California Post

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And Gavin gets asked about the growing investigation about the CEO of the High Speed Rail

And Gavin gets asked about the growing investigation about the CEO of the High Speed Rail

Gavin Newsom bails out BART with a loan from the state

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It's Julie Watts' latest interview with a Candidate for Governor and it could be as damaging as Katie Porter's

It's Julie Watts' latest interview with a Candidate for Governor and it could be as damaging as Katie Porter's

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