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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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Central High’s Historic Water Polo Season & Their Fight For A Pool
Jared Horne, head coach of Central High School’s water polo team, joins the show to discuss the boys’ historic season and the ongoing effort to secure...
Solar Made Simple With Dennis Cox
Dennis Cox, CEO of Planet Solar, joins us to answer your top solar questions—from cost savings and installation tips to the latest in renewable energy...
Kyle Kirkland's Run For Congress
Congressional candidate Kyle Kirkland joins the show to discuss his campaign for California’s 21st District. Hear his take on the key issues shaping t...
Sheriff Zanoni & Fresno’s Plan To Curb Sex Offender Housing
Sheriff John Zanoni joined Ray to discuss a proposed Fresno County ordinance aimed at limiting the number of registered sex offenders living in single...
Wild Plans Ahead: Inside The Chaffee Zoo’s Vision With CEO Jon Dohlin
Jon Dohlin, CEO and Zoo Director of the Chaffee Zoo, joins us for an exciting conversation about the zoo’s bold future plans and the magic behind Illu...
Explosive Updates With Congressman Tom McClintock
Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to discuss the latest in California politics and the arrest of Brian Cole, the January 6 D.C. pipe bomber fr...
Why Stacy Korsgaden Wants to Lead California Insurance
Stacy Korsgaden joined us to share her vision and discuss her campaign for California Insurance Commissioner
Dec 3rd 2025
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Dark Oxygen: Secrets From The Ocean Floor
Deep beneath the ocean in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, potato-sized metal nodules may hold the key to green energy—and a new study reveals they can pr...
Jasmine Crockett: The Gift That Keeps on Gaffing
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is back in the spotlight after a fiery MSNBC appearance, doubling down on claims linking Trump officials to Jeffrey Epste...
California’s Future With Steve Hilton
Steve Hilton joins the show to share his vision for California and what drives his campaign for governor.
Nov 25th 2025
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Fresno’s Shelter Crisis: Mayor Jerry Dyer On What’s Next
Fresno could lose hundreds of shelter beds in the coming months, raising urgent questions about homelessness in the city. Mayor Jerry Dyer joined us t...
Rep. Tom McClintock Talks Government Reopening & Push To Unseal Epstein Files
Congressman Tom McClintock joins us for an in-depth conversation on two major developments: the reopening of the federal government and the highly ant...
From Accusation To Evasion: Jasmine Crockett Scrambles
Rep. Jasmine Crockett scrambled to cover her tracks after accusing Lee Zeldin and other Republicans of taking Epstein donations — now claiming she nev...
Food Safety Or Overreach? Denver’s Taco Bleach Bombshell
A viral video shows a Denver health inspector pouring bleach into a taco stand’s food after repeated health code violations, sparking outrage online.<...
Campaign Conversations: Steve Hilton’s Vision for CA
Steve Hilton dives into his bid for California governor, sharing insights from the campaign trail, his vision for the state, and what’s next in this...
MTG’s Big Pivot: From Firebrand to Peacemaker?
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on CNN Sunday, signaling a shift in tone as she called for civility and a path forward in politics. Greene urged...
Rocket Milestone: Blue Origin Nails Mars Deployment and Landing
Blue Origin makes history with the debut of its massive New Glenn rocket. In this episode, we break down the launch from Florida that sent two NASA sa...
KMJ Exclusive: Congressman Tom McClintock Breaks Down Today’s Critical Vote
Congressman Tom McClintock joins us live with a no-holds-barred take on the government shutdown and today’s high-stakes vote to reopen.
Nov 12th...
Shutdown Showdown: Live From Capitol Hill With Vince Fong
Congressman Vince Fong joins us live from Capitol Hill with the inside scoop on the government shutdown and today’s critical vote to reopen. Hear what...
Steve Hilton: Breaking Down the Race
Steve Hilton dives deep into the latest twists and turns of the campaign trail. From strategy shifts to insider insights, get the breakdown you won’t...
Trump’s Middle East Strategy: Mike Hamzy Breaks It Down
After meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday, President Donald Trump suggested that Syria might join several agreements, including th...
Turbulence Ahead: The Duffy-Porter Showdown
Ray breaks down the fiery clash between Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter over the ongoing air t...
Defending Prop 13: Jon Coupal’s Taxpayer Truths
The President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association breaks down the fight to protect Prop 13 and stop Sacramento’s tax grab.
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The Nuclear Option: Benjamin Szeghy On California’s Energy Evolution
Benjamin Szeghy from Cal State Berkeley joins the show to break down the power of nuclear energy—and why it could be a game-changer for California’s f...
From Filibusters To Fiber Supplements: Nancy Pelosi Retires
Nancy Pelosi has announced her retirement from Congress, concluding a decades-long career that made her one of the most influential figures in U.S. po...
Big Pharma: Trump’s Historic Deal On Weight-Loss Drugs
President Trump strikes a groundbreaking deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to slash prices on popular weight-loss drugs for Medicare, Medicaid, and...
Ray Appleton Show | Steve Hilton election reax
GOP Gubernatorial front-runner Steve Hilton joined Ray to break down the vote on Prop. 50 and the NYC Mayor election. Callers burn up the phone lines...
Election Day Spotlight: Tom Del Beccaro's Take On Prop 50
In this Election Day spotlight, political commentator and author Tom Del Beccaro joins the show to share his strong opposition to Proposition 50.
Steve Hilton Live: Election Day & The Fight Against Prop 50
In this Election Day edition, Steve Hilton joins the show to deliver a sharp critique of Proposition 50 and explain why he’s urging Californians to vo...
No On 50: Mike Der Manouel Jr. Breaks It Down
Mike Der Manouel Jr. joins us to break down why he’s urging a “No” vote on Proposition 50. With his signature insight and unapologetic take on Califor...
Ray & Phillip’s Paranormal Picks
In this spine-tingling episode, Ray and Phillip count down their top 5 ghost movies of all time—from chilling classics to modern masterpieces.
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Trip Or Treat: Halloween's Hidden Dangers
As kids gear up for Halloween, authorities are warning parents about drug-laced treats disguised in familiar packaging. Police recently discovered bag...
From Classrooms To Ballot Boxes: Kamala Thinks 16-Year-Olds Should Vote
In this episode, Ray dives into Kamala Harris’s controversial proposal to lower the voting age to 16. Harris argues that Gen Z—plagued by climate anxi...
Fact-Checked: Newsom’s Anti-Trump Spin Unravels
California Governor Gavin Newsom is clearly gearing up for a 2028 presidential run—and he’s doing it with Trump in his crosshairs. But in his latest a...
Zombie Ballots & Drop Box Drama: Karbassi Calls Out Kus
Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi joins the show to discuss his sharp criticism of County Clerk James Kus—calling out ballot blunders, a dro...
Dems deny calling Trump "Hitler"
Deny Deny Deny. New talking points from the Dems when it comes to naughty nicknames for President Trump. The Dodgers walk-off game 3 of the World Se...
Obama vs Biden vs Kamala
Things are tense between old Presidential pals Obama and Biden. And then there's Kamala...
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Steve Hilton 10-28
Republican candidate for Governor Steve Hilton takes the lead in the latest poll over his Democrat challengers. Is the fight against Prop 50 doomed?
Made Men & Missed Shots: Updates On The NBA Mafia Madness
Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith go head-to-head over the FBI’s gambling probe involving NBA figures like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier. Barkley bl...
Deadly Licenses: The Fallout From California’s DMV
In this episode, we dive into the explosive controversy surrounding a fatal crash on a Southern California freeway that left three people dead and rei...