Ray Appleton
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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...
Recent Episodes
326 episodes
Burgum Blasts Newsom On Gas Prices
Doug Burgum slams Gavin Newsom over California’s soaring gas prices, calling out the policies he says are driving costs higher. His takedown adds fuel...
A New Osbourne With A Legendary Name
Jack Osbourne announces that his newborn daughter has been named after his late father, introducing her as Ozzy Matilda Osbourne
Mar 12th 2026 ...
Steve Hilton’s Big Reveal
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins us in studio with a major announcement—if elected, he plans to appoint Congressman John Duarte t...
What’s Next In Iran? Clint Oliver Weighs In
Clint Oliver breaks down his perspective on the war in Iran and shares what he believes may happen next.
Mar 10th 2026
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Gas Prices Surge As The CA Governor Race Heats Up
Joe Basile breaks down the latest developments in the California governor’s race and explains why gas prices continue to rise across the state.
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Is God Non‑Binary? Joe Basile Responds
Pastor Joe Basile reacts to a resurfaced 2021 speech by Texas State Representative James Talarico, a Democrat and Presbyterian seminarian, who sparked...
Garry Bredefeld Slams Human Compost Controversy
The San Joaquin River Conservancy blasted the use of composted human remains on local land, calling it a violation of state law as officials including...
Driving Into Disaster: California’s Auto Insurance Crisis
Stacy Korsgaden has seen firsthand how insurance can make or break lives. She joins the show to break down California’s auto‑insurance crisis as skyro...
Mayor Dyer: $10.4 Million Grant for Homeless is "Proof of Success"
The funds will be used to support more than 500 existing emergency shelter beds for adults ages 18 and over, including case management for each person...
Gas Prices Out Of Control? Steve Hilton Has The Answer
Steve Hilton joins the show to break down California’s soaring gas prices and outline his plan to fix the state if elected governor. He lays out what...
Middle East On Edge: Mike Hamzy Breaks Down The Iran Escalation
Mike Hamzy joins the show to break down the escalating conflict in the Middle East following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. He explains what’s driv...
Diane Pearce & Assemblyman David Tangipa: Voter ID in California
Voter integrity is at stake
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Diane Pearce, Brooke Ashjian, Garry Bredefeld: Fresno Roads, Measure C
Enviro-radicals are hijacking efforts to fix our roads
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McClintock’s State Of The Union Breakdown
Rep. Tom McClintock calls in from Capitol Hill to deliver his no‑nonsense take on President Trump’s State of the Union.
Feb 25th 2026
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Trump Targets Pelosi & The Tracker App Everyone’s Watching
President Trump fires a sharp shot at Nancy Pelosi by calling for a ban on congressional stock trading—earning surprising applause from Senator Elizab...
Deadly Violence In Mexico Continues To Spread
Deadly violence has erupted across Mexico after the military killed infamous cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generat...
Macedo vs. Newsom: The High‑Speed Rail Reality Check
Assemblymember Alexandra Macedo joins the show to break down California’s High‑Speed Rail and the misinformation she says Governor Gavin Newsom keeps...
The Hammond Hail Mary: Will The Bears Leave Chicago?
Indiana lawmakers are pushing hard to lure the Chicago Bears across the state line, to Hammond Indiana. KMJ Morning News host and Chicago native Chri...
McClintock Breaks Down Global Threats & The Golden State
Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to break down the escalating conflict with Iran and what it means for America. He also weighs in on Californ...
Swalwell's Forgotten Poetry Resurfaces
A long‑forgotten college poem written by a young Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has suddenly resurfaced, stirring new attention with its intense, theat...
AOC Stumbles In Munich
While in Munich, AOC is asked whether the U.S. should defend Taiwan if China invades — and her rambling response quickly goes off the rails.
Feb...
Fireworks On The Hill: Bondi Takes On Congress
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s congressional appearance on the Epstein case erupted into fireworks as she clashed with several Democrats, most notably R...
Not My Music: Gene Simmons Sounds Off
Gene Simmons fires back at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, blasting its shift toward hip‑hop and declaring, “That’s not my music.”
Feb 12th 2026 ...
Hilton Breaks Down the Debate And California’s Future
Steve Hilton stops by the studio after returning from the Tulare Ag Show to share what he learned and what’s next for California’s farmers. He also br...
Kurt Cobain: Was He Killed?
A private team of forensic experts has reexamined Kurt Cobain’s autopsy and crime‑scene files, and one specialist now believes the evidence points to...
Blackjack Ban: California’s High‑Stakes Mistake
California’s sudden ban on blackjack in cardrooms could cost tens of thousands of jobs and millions in tax revenue. Kyle Kirkland joins the show to br...
Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show: Unity or Uproar?
Bad Bunny capped his Super Bowl halftime show with a call for unity — but critics quickly blasted the performance as anything but. We dive into the re...
Jock Tax: Sam Darnold’s Pricey Victory
Sam Darnold’s Super Bowl win came with an unexpected price tag — a $249,000 hit thanks to California’s infamous “jock tax.” Turns out the quarterback...
Marc Kapetan announces he's running for Judge
Feb 6th 2026
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Conrad Olivier’s Presidential Impression
Hear Conrad Olivier channel President Donald Trump in a lively and entertaining guest appearance.
Feb 5th 2026
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Kern County At A Crossroads: The Charter County Debate
Russell Johnson joins the show to break down Kern County’s push to become a charter county and what it could mean for local control. The conversation...
Hilton Shines At The First Governor Debate
In a debate for California’s next governor, six Democrats and one Republican squared off in Gov. Newsom’s hometown of San Francisco—taking sharp shots...
California At A Crossroads: McClintock Weighs In
Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to break down tariffs and what’s ahead for California as the race for the next governor heats up.
Feb...
Gavin Newsom’s Childhood Reality Check
We take a closer look at the gaps between Gavin Newsom’s claims of a tough childhood and the record that tells a different story. Katie Grimes joins t...
Taxed By The Mile: California Drivers Speak Out
California Democrats are pushing a new “tax by the mile” plan that would charge drivers no matter what they drive—gas or electric. Listeners call in t...
Gas Pain & Policy Games: Clint Oliver On California’s Energy Crunch
Soaring gas prices are squeezing Valley families and businesses. Clint Oliver joins the show to discuss how state oil policies are driving costs highe...
Tesla’s Bold Timeline For Humanoid Robots
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company expects to begin selling humanoid robots to the public by the end of 2027, signaling a major leap toward a consum...
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...