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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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Same Policies, New Propaganda
Tom Del Beccaro discusses how political party positions look the same post‑2024, but the messaging and propaganda driving the conversation have fundam...
CAL DOGE: Steve Hilton Targets Fraud Across California
Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton announced the launch of CAL DOGE, an initiative aimed at uncovering corruption and identify...
Low Scores, High Raises: Fresno Unified’s Controversial Pay Hike
Despite chronically poor test scores, Fresno Unified board members voted 6–1 to more than double their pay to $54,000 a year, with the raises kicking...
Is California’s Drought Overhyped?
Marc Joffe, president of the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association, joins the show to challenge the narrative surrounding California’s drought. He breaks...
Authorities Investigate Second Fatal Shooting In Minneapolis
Alex Pretti, a 37‑year‑old ICU nurse, was fatally shot Saturday morning by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis. Authorities say the encounter escalat...
The Exit State: Why Everyone’s Leaving California
California has topped the nation in population loss for six straight years, with residents heading to Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Sky‑high housing cos...
California’s Fraud Crisis Puts Minnesota To Shame
Vice President JD Vance claims a staggering $7 billion in fraud has surfaced in California, calling it a symptom of a deeper crisis. He warns that def...
Did The Dodgers Spark A Salary‑Cap Showdown?
MLB owners are heated after the Dodgers’ blockbuster grab of Kyle Tucker — and now some of them are pushing back with calls for a league‑wide salary c...
Under The Golden Dome: The Greenland Deal Explained
President Donald Trump says his administration is negotiating a deal to give the U.S. ‘total access’ to Greenland, calling the territory vital for nat...
Trump’s Greenland Shockwave
Trump says he’s reached the framework of an “infinite” Greenland deal after talks with NATO leadership in Davos—and hints that tariffs on Europe may n...
T‑Rex Politics: Newsom Slams World Leaders Over Trump
California Governor Gavin Newsom blasted global leaders for failing to confront President Donald Trump, calling them “pathetic” and warning that Trump...
Steve Hilton: Live Updates & Listener Q&A
Steve Hilton checks in live from the campaign trail with the latest updates and takes listener calls.
Jan 20th 2026
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When An On‑Air Debate Turns Into Legal Risk
CNN is facing potential legal scrutiny after a heated exchange led to an on‑air claim linking President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.
New Faces: An Update From Project Survival Cat Haven
Dale Anderson from Project Survival Cat Haven joins us to share updates about the latest arrivals, behind‑the‑scenes tour highlights, and what excitin...
A Senate Hearing Erupts Over Basic Biology
A Senate hearing went viral after Senator Josh Hawley pressed an OB‑GYN witness on whether men can get pregnant, igniting a sharp debate over biology...
Grok Goes To War: Inside Musk’s Military Tech Push
Elon Musk and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth team up to bring AI into U.S. military systems — including X’s Grok. What does this mean for America’s def...
Mayor Dyer Announces Fresno’s Soccer Future
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer joined the show to announce the city’s exclusivity agreement with the United Soccer League — a major step toward bringing prof...
Gloria Romero Joins Hilton’s Mission
In a bold move to shake up California politics, GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton taps former Democratic leader Gloria Romero as his pick for l...
Defiance In D.C.: Clintons Dodge Epstein Deposition
Bill and Hillary Clinton skipped closed-door depositions in the House’s Epstein probe, prompting GOP leaders to launch contempt proceedings.
Jan...
Bongino’s Media Return
Dan Bongino announced he will step down as the FBI’s deputy director, and return to his podcast on February 2nd.
Jan 12th 2026
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Remembering Bob Weir: A Grateful Legacy
Ray honors Bob Weir, legendary Grateful Dead guitarist and co-founder, who passed at 78. A look back at six decades of music, his iconic sound, and th...
Rory Appleton Breaks Down Jim Irsay's Rock Memorabilia Collection
Rory Appleton joins the show to discuss a massive collection of iconic music memorabilia once owned by late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, now he...
A Safer Fresno: Chief Mindy Casto Talks Crime Reduction
Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto joins the program to highlight major public‑safety gains in 2025, including a 51‑year low in homicides and notable red...
Katy Grimes Discusses the Sudden Passing of Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Katy Grimes, editor of California Globe, joins the show to break down the sudden death of Representative Doug LaMalfa and what it means moving forward...
Rock Supergroup Close Enemies Join The Show
Rock supergroup Close Enemies, led by Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton, stop by the show to discuss how the band came together, their brand-new album, a...
Tom del Beccaro joins Ray to discuss Maduro's legal future
Tom del Beccaro joins Ray to discuss Maduro's legal future
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After Maduro's arrest, is the Columbian President next?
After Maduro's arrest, is the Columbian President next?
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Tom Del Beccaro Joins Ray to Discuss California's future in 2026
Tom Del Beccaro Joins Ray to Discuss California's future in 2026
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Steve Hilton joins Ray to discuss the fate of California
Steve Hilton joins Ray to discuss the fate of California
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Ray Appleton | Ambassadors fired, Threats against ICE
Ray kicks off Christmas week with updates on the firing of several American Ambassadors and Tom Homan warns of increasing threats against ICE.
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Ray Appleton | Belmont Underpass Lanterns Mystery Solved!
The President of the Fresno Historical Society, Elizabeth Laval, has solved the near century-long mystery of the Belmont Underpass lanterns. She join...
Inside Trump’s Prime-Time Speech: McClintock Weighs In
Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to discuss President Donald Trump’s recent prime-time address to the nation. In the 20-minute speech, Trump...
Ray Appleton | Katie Grimes: Gov. Newsom is a "soulless creature"
CEO and Editor of the California Globe, Katie Grimes is not one to hold back. She joins Ray to blast Gov. Newsom on his failures in the state's top o...
Ray Appleton | Steve Hilton & The Rolling Stones
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton tells us how he can fix California including cleaning up the horrific sex trade in SoCal. Plus, the R...
Ray Appleton | Mayor Jerry Dyer vs FTA over SEDA
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer joined Ray on Tuesday to discuss reports that the SEDA development plan could shudder up to 11 Fresno Unified schools. Dyer s...
Ray Appleton | Attorney Marc Kapetan on the Reiner murders
Criminal defense attorney (and KMJ host) Marc Kapetan lends his legal expertise to the horrific double murder of Rob & Michell Reiner - allegedly at t...
Ray Appleton | Rob Reiner murder, SoCal terror plot foiled, Brown Univ. latest
Rob Reiner's son is arrested for allegedly murdering his famous parents, the FBI announces it has foiled a NYE terror plot in Southern California and...
Ray Appleton | Australia massacre
Antisemitism is on the rise in Australia as a father & son terror cell strikes beachgoers.
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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...