John Kobylt, KFI The John Kobylt Show Host

Deborah Kobylt Live

Please welcome our resident political analyst #JohnKobylt to our program today to discuss the recent events in news which have rocked the nation and polarized our country. The #JohnKobyltShow is LIVE weekdays on #kfiam640 from 1-4, and is one of the top podcasts on #iheartradio.

John knows local, state and national politics better than anyone I know, and I’ve invited him to talk about how we can possibly stop the negative rhetoric in our nation and start healing. Is it possible?

When I saw people glorifying the cold-blooded murder of #CharlieKirk, I was stunned at the utter stupidity of so many people. It’s like when Luigi Mangione shot the United Healthcare executive point blank on the street in NYC – the violence didn’t change anything, except perhaps put the killer in the spotlight for a moment in time.

I’m trying to not watch the news, even though it’s our business. But the complete polarization of this country is hard to ignore, and I think it’s important to have these discussions to see what can be done about it.

Please join me with John on all platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here. Please invite your friends to listen, too.

Ted Balaker & Courtney Balaker, Director/Producer, “The Coddling of the American Mind”

Deborah Kobylt Live

The political divide appears to be growing larger in this country, and the so-called
American Dream seems to be slipping away from so many, particularly among young
people. And while America has always had a conflicted history, the goal has been to
bridge cultures and forge a united front of prosperity. But is this the case? Particularly
among students in college and high school years, the lines are blurry and the conflict
is rising.

Please welcome to our show filmmakers Ted and Courtney Balaker, whose film, “The
Coddling of the American Mind,” is encouraging discussion from left to right and in
between. The film is base on the book with the same title, and talks about the
disillusionment many young people feel – particularly on college campuses – and how
the rhetoric and constant battles are creating a serious mental health crisis in our
society. The documentary-style film follows the stories of students from various
ethnicities and backgrounds who arrive with wide-eyed anticipation and eventually
become despondent and confused.

This brings upon the debate – how did we get here, and how do we recover from
what’s become a mess for a generation who did all the right things and are met with a
sense of helplessness. And how do we recover as a society to rebuild our strength
while maintaining inclusivity. We’ll talk about that, and recent political events that have
rocked our nation.

Please join our conversation with Ted and Courtney on all video and audio platforms
of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends to this important conversation. I’m
your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.