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Ray Appleton
Ray Appleton began his radio career in Fresno in 1969. That career has taken him from Fresno to London and back. He has been a part of the KMJ team since 1987 and continues to share his thoughts and viewpoints with his very large and loyal audience weekdays from 11am-2pm on Central California's News...
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REEDLEY & ROAD TAX: Mayor Matthew Tuttle reacts to the Better Roads initiative landing on the ballot
Numbers matter to Reedley Mayor Matthew Tuttle. He tells Blake Taylor how the 30-year roads tax might affect his hometown.
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SHERIFF JOHN ZANONI: Crime and (lack of) punishment in soft-on-crime California
Fresno County's top cop gives his take on the revolving door for criminals in California. Prop. 36 passed overwhelmingly but Gov. Newsom refuses to f...
DAVID TANGIPA: Measure C roads tax gut & amend maneuver is "unprecedented and discriminatory"
Newly-crowned Assembly Minority Whip David Tangipa joins Clint Olivier to discuss the latest controversial developments with the Measure C roads tax i...
DIANE PEARCE: the Measure C roads tax is pitting Republican versus Republican
Clovis Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce joins Blake Taylor to respond to accusations by her fellow GOP Councilmembers. Did Ashley Swearengin LIE to KMJ lis...
DAVID TANGIPA: The Valley Assemblyman discusses the GOP shakeup in Sacramento, plus ex-Leader Flora's shady activities
Assemblyman David Tangipa discusses his new role as GOP Minority Whip. Ex-Assembly Leader Heath Flora was reportedly cheating on his wife with not on...
CLOVIS UNIFIED UNIONIZING? John invokes the ghost of Doc Buchanan as CUSD debates unionization
Unionization makes sense in some circumstances, but NOT when it comes to public schools says guest host John Gerardi. Plus, the latest terrible headl...
LABRON VS. BILLIONAIRES TAX: Dems endorse controversial tax and Labron James is caught in the middle
Labron James is fleeing Los Angeles for Philly but he may not escape the possible "billionaires' tax" which has been officially endorsed by the Califo...
PROSECUTE FAUCI? US Attorney General to-be Todd Blanche may go after the "COVID Czar"
Dr. Anthony Fauci has not been prosecuted (yet) by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, though Republican lawmakers are pushing for a congressional c...
DYER DENIED 3rd TERM: Clint Olivier & Blake Taylor break down the city council's decision to table the initiative
After creating a stir within the community the Fresno City Council decided not to put an initiative on the November ballot that would've given Mayor D...
DEVIN NUNES RETURNS...and has some choice words for Dr. Anthony Fauci
Former California Congressman and ex-CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group, Devin Nunes returns to the show. They break down Steve Hilton's chances t...
THE SILENCE...of Dr. Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci finds himself in the crosshairs of a very angry Sen. Rand Paul. He pleads the 5th more than 100 times! Blake compares the wild hea...
JERRY DYER EXCLUSIVE: The Mayor wants a third term, if Fresno voters are cool with it
In an exclusive interview with Ray Appleton, two-term Mayor Jerry Dyer explains his reasoning for pursuing another term in office. However, in order...
SEX, DRUGS & POLITICS: Ruby Rippey pulls the sheets back on her extramarital affair with Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom was the dashing, young hot shot Mayor of San Francisco when the wife of his dear friend caught his eye. Now his former secretary and lov...
Smithsonian silliness, Fresno's Flock camera fiasco, Lebron James & Sophie Cunningham
John Gerardi fills in for Ray Appleton and covers the big stories of the day including the idiotic standards exposed at the Smithsonian Institute, Leb...
Hilton’s Next Move: Launching His General Election Campaign
Steve Hilton joins us from the campaign trail to discuss the official launch of his general election campaign, the issues driving his run, and his vis...
The Flock Debate: Chief Casto Sets The Record Straight
Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto joins the show to address concerns about Flock cameras, how they're used, and what they mean for public safety and pri...
Odyssey: Did Nolan Honor The Gods?
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is being hailed as a powerful take on Homer’s classic tale. Josh breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and the one thi...
No Plea Deal In Caleb Quick Case
A California courtroom showdown begins as the accused getaway driver in the 2023 killing of Clovis teenager Caleb Quick heads to trial after rejecting...
Double The Roar: Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes Two New Lion Cubs
Fresno Chaffee Zoo CEO Jon Dohlin joins the show to share the excitement surrounding two lion cubs born on the Fourth of July, reveal what it takes to...
Honoring A Fallen Officer: A Community Comes Together
Dan Payne joins the show to discuss the tragic loss of a beloved K-9 officer who died after being startled by Fourth of July fireworks and escaping hi...
The DSA Demands Begin
AOC’s rising presidential star is igniting a civil war within America’s largest socialist movement—and the fight could reshape the future of the Democ...
Notorious No More?
Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC return ended in just over a minute when a leg injury handed Max Holloway a stunning TKO victory.
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Bonta's Blockbuster Battle
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a 12-state lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Di...
Mars Mission: NASA Needs You
NASA is looking for volunteers to spend a year in a simulated Mars habitat, helping researchers prepare for future missions to the Moon and Red Planet...
The Sanctuary State Standoff
Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to discuss the Stop Sanctuary Jurisdiction Bill and its impact on immigration enforcement and local governme...
FUSD: Nursing Negligence or Tragic Error?
A Fresno nurse faces the loss of her license following a patient death, raising serious questions about accountability and patient safety.
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Tax Trouble: What SB 762 Means For You
Susan Shelley of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association joins the show to break down SB 762 and what it could mean for local sales taxes across Calif...
D.C. Dysfunction & The Middle East Crisis
Theo Von and Sen. John Kennedy swap hilarious Louisiana stories, take aim at Washington politics, and weigh in on the escalating conflict in the Middl...
Del Beccaro: How Deep Does the Rabbit Hole Go?
Tom Del Beccaro joined the show to break down the Democratic Party’s ongoing struggles and why he believes it's continuing down the political rabbit h...
Gloria Romero: A New Direction For California
Gloria Romero joins the show to discuss her run for lieutenant governor and why she believes she and Steve Hilton can help turn California around.
Kyle Kirkland: Congress & Conservation
Kyle Kirkland joins Ray to talk politics, his congressional campaign, and his involvement with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
July 6th 2026
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Victor Davis Hanson: War Abroad, Politics At Home
Victor Davis Hanson joins the show to discuss today’s political landscape and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
July 6th 2026
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George Washington: The Leader America Couldn’t Replace
Before there was a United States, there was George Washington—the leader whose courage, restraint, and vision made him the indispensable man in Americ...
SCOTUS Shuts Down Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Bid
The Supreme Court dealt a major blow to President Trump’s immigration agenda, ruling 6-3 that children born in the United States are citizens under th...
Who Gets the Final Say On Tax Hikes?
Jon Coupal of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association joins the show to discuss the Local Taxpayer Protection Act and what it could mean for taxpayers...
Beaver Fever: Buc-ee’s Is Opening 15 More Locations
Buc-ee’s is hitting the road with plans to open 15 new locations across the South and Midwest by 2031, expanding the beloved travel stop’s footprint i...
Gavin's Billionaire Battle
California Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for a national billionaire tax as part of what he calls an “economic reset,” while opposing a similar weal...
Sanger Family Locates Escaped Chafee Zoo Macaw
A Sanger family heard strange cries from their barn Friday morning and discovered Sarge, the escaped Fresno Chaffee Zoo macaw. The bird briefly flew a...
Looking Back At 250 Years Of American Grit, Service, & Sacrifice
America celebrates 250 years! Clint takes a look back at 250 years of grit, sacrifice, and strength that built a nation.
June 25th 2026
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Trump’s 250th Celebration Takes Over DC
President Trump kicks off a massive, 16-day Great American State Fair on the National Mall, launching the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations with...