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The John Phillips Show

Podcast · www.kabc.com · US · EN
Hosted by John Phillips

The John Phillips Show, published by 790 KABC Radio in Los Angeles, is a daily political news commentary program hosted by John Phillips, covering California politics, the Los Angeles mayoral race and state officials. The feed holds 100 episodes, typically around 40 minutes long, with daily updates. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated). Indicative rate: $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor The John Phillips Show

Daily California political talk reaching a Los Angeles audience during a major election cycle

  • Daily episodes of roughly 40 minutes from a 790 KABC Radio Los Angeles talk program with a 4.4 Apple rating.
  • Recent episodes center on the Los Angeles mayoral debate, statewide ballot questions and the 2026 midterm polling.
  • Host-read mid-roll inventory fits advertisers who want a politically engaged, older Southern California audience.
Best forlocal Los Angeles brand awarenessfinancial services and insuranceregional business and real estate
Watch forContent is highly partisan and political, so brand-safety review is needed before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics85%
Government15%
Formats
interview, solo monologue, panel discussion
Tone
analytical, combative
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
38 to 41 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 55%: 301 Apple ratings points to the 20,000 to 80,000 band, adjusted for a broadcast-network show with daily cadence and high Podcast Index popularity (9), with the feed's history since 2014 and a 4.4 average rating.
Audience asks aboutWho is likely to win the Los Angeles mayoral raceWhat is happening with California ballot counting and voter integrityHow do California statewide races and officials compare
Age
8%18-24
20%25-34
22%35-44
50%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States95%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
790 KABC RadioCumulus Los Angeles
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed, and the publisher is the broadcast station itself.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Recent titles cover elections, ballot counting and a trial of a former mayor, with partisan framing such as 'Trump DOJ Sues California' and 'Most Corrupt Politician'; the political tone is explicit, and no profanity or adult content appears in the dossier.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 36 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago.

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 John Phillips Show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The John Phillips Show

The John Phillips Show is a political news commentary program published by 790 KABC Radio in Los Angeles and hosted by John Phillips, according to the feed and the station's listing. Its recent episodes focus on California politics, the Los Angeles mayoral race, state officials and midterm polling, with interviews and panel segments. The feed contains 100 episodes released on a daily cadence, with a median duration of about 40 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with 301 ratings and an average of 4.4 out of 5, with publisher 790 KABC Radio | Cumulus Los Angeles. The show's audience estimates are 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a published figure. No sponsors are named in the feed, so the show's advertising appears to be run directly by the station.

A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates of $360 to $2,000 per episode may suit regional brands that want to reach politically engaged Los Angeles listeners, particularly in financial services and local business.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The John Phillips Show can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The John Phillips Show

How much does The John Phillips Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is indicatively priced at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the publisher's current rate card and the placement.

What is The John Phillips Show about?

It is a daily political news commentary show covering California politics, the Los Angeles mayoral race, statewide officials and midterm polling, hosted by John Phillips on 790 KABC Radio.

How do I contact The John Phillips Show about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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