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...
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Fashion Fair On Alert: Chief Casto’s Urgent Warning
Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto joins the show to discuss a warning about a potential social media–promoted “takeover” event targeting Fashion Fair Ma...
$231 Billion Later: How Can High-Speed Rail Be Derailed?
California’s High-Speed Rail price tag has exploded from $33 billion to $231 billion. Senator Tony Strickland and Tom Del Beccaro join the show to cal...
High Speed, High Stakes: Rocky Pipkin On The Hunt
Rocky Pipkin from Pipkin Detective Agency joins the show to break down the high-stakes repo of an ultra-expensive exotic car.
Apr 29th 2026
CA Governor Debate Fallout With Steve Hilton
Ray analyzes the fallout from last night’s governor’s debate in Pomona as Steve Hilton joins the show to address and clarify his answers.
Apr 29...
Copper Crime Wars: Smittcamp vs. Janz
Copper theft is exploding across the Valley—and so is the fight over how to stop it. Fresno County DA Lisa Smittcamp joins the show to lay out her sid...
Shooting Shakes The White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Tom Del Beccaro joins the show to discuss the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
Apr 27th 2026
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Don Wagner Lays Out His Vision
Don Wagner, candidate for California Secretary of State, joins the show to discuss his campaign and his plans if elected.
Apr 27th 2026
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A Deep Dive Into The Fresno Aquarium
Tom Lang from the Fresno Aquarium joins Bill Thornberry to talk about the aquarium’s mission, fundraising efforts, and the debut of a brand-new theme...
California's Candidates Clash On Stage
Ray recaps the California governor debate, delivering the biggest highlights, sharpest exchanges, and what each candidate revealed on the biggest stag...
Rep. Tom McClintock: "Freedom works, socialism sucks!"
Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to discuss the latest on the standoff at the Strait of Hormuz, how Iran's regime is fragmenting just like th...
Pain At The Pump: Katy Grimes Takes On California’s Gas Prices
Katy Grimes, founder of the California Globe, joins us to break down key California issues, including the state’s sharply rising gas prices.
Ap...
Chasing The Elusive Pallas’s Cat With Dale Anderson
Dale Anderson of Project Survival Cat Haven joins the show to share stories from his recent expedition to Mongolia, where he set out to locate the elu...
Fixing Fresno’s Streets: Mayor Jerry Dyer On The New Measure C
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer joins the program to discuss the newly revised Measure C and how it could improve roadways across the city.”
Apr 15th 20...
Swalwell Under Scrutiny: New Allegations Emerge
Another accuser has come forward alleging sexual assault by Rep. Eric Swalwell in an incident she says took place at a West Hollywood hotel in 2018. ...
Kyle Kirkland Enters the Race
Kyle Kirkland joins the show to discuss his congressional run and the issues driving his campaign. He also shares his perspective on the race against...
Steve Hilton: Swalwell's Political Implosion & The GOP Endorsement
Steve Hilton joins the show to discuss the political downfall of Eric Swalwell and the controversies surrounding his career. The conversation also cov...
The Draft Debate & America’s Race Back To The Moon
Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to discuss renewed debate over the U.S. draft and the significance of the Artemis II re‑entry mission. We ex...
Space Race: Vince Fong’s Plan To Outmaneuver China
Congressman Vince Fong joins the show to discuss his new OUTPACE in Space Act, aimed at strengthening U.S. space leadership amid growing competition f...
CA's $267 Million Medi‑Cal Hospice Fraud Crackdown
Assemblymember Alexandra M. Macedo joins the show to break down a major hospice fraud bust that allegedly defrauded Medi‑Cal of $267 million. State of...
Veterans Sound Alarm Over Military Record Claims
Military veterans are criticizing a Democratic congressional candidate, Ammar Campa-Najjar, alleging he overstated his Navy service and used a decease...
Major Terry Slatic: Breaking Down Trump’s Iran Cease‑Fire Gamble
Guest host Major Terry Slatic analyzes President Trump’s announcement of a proposed two‑week ceasefire with Iran, conditioned on the immediate and saf...
The Warning Heard Around The World
As strikes on Iran intensify ahead of a looming deadline and a dire warning from President Trump dominates headlines, we examine what’s fact versus rh...
Off The Rails: CA High-Speed Rail Costs More Than Reaching The Moon
Guest host John Gerardi breaks down the ongoing failure of California’s high-speed rail project—and why it’s now cheaper to send someone to the moon t...
Good Friday Coverage Featuring Mayor Jerry Dyer
A special Good Friday episode with guest host Brooke Ashjian & Mayor Jerry Dyer.
Apr 3rd 2026
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Good Friday Reflections: Faith, Hope, and Meaning With Pastor Jim Franklin
A Good Friday special episode offering faith, reflection, and perspective with guest host Brooke Ashjian and pastor Jim Franklin.
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Global Tensions and Lunar Ambitions
President Donald Trump shared an update on Iran and what could come next. Guest host John Gerardi also takes a look at the latest developments surroun...
DOJ Shake‑Up: Trump Removes Bondi
President Donald Trump has dismissed Pam Bondi as attorney general, appointing Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role on an acting...
Law & Disorder With Blake Taylor
It’s Law & Order time on KMJ as Blake breaks down local crime trends and the bizarre case of a police chief caught driving badly in San Leandro.
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What’s Next For Birthright Citizenship?
What happens if birthright citizenship changes? Amy Swearer of Advancing American Freedom joins the show with answers.
Apr 1st 2026
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The Final Countdown: Artemis II Nears Launch
The countdown is almost over as Artemis II enters its final hours, with NASA engineers confident all systems are go. We dive into the tension, the tec...
California’s Governor Race: What They Earn, What They Owe
Money talks—especially in politics. In this episode, Ray breaks down the California governor’s race by following the dollars, revealing what each cand...
Rep. Eric Swalwell snaps up big endorsements for Governor, Project Hail Mary review
KMJ's Blake Taylor sits in for Ray and explains why he thinks "the fix is in" for Rep. Eric Swalwell to become the next Governor of California. CPAC...
Boots on the Ground in Iran? Tiger Woods arrested for DUI - Again
KMJ's Blake Taylor sits in for Ray on this episode and debates whether sending ground troops into Iran is a good idea. He also has the latest updates...
Breaking Down The Meta Verdict With Peter Kapetan
Attorney Peter Kapetan joins the show to break down yesterday’s headline‑making Meta verdict and what it could mean moving forward.
Mar 26th 202...
Addictive: Jury Slams Meta & YouTube
A jury has ruled that Meta and YouTube caused serious harm to a young user through addictive platform designs. The companies were ordered to pay milli...
Victor Davis Hanson Exposes Newsom’s Dirty Politics
Victor Davis Hanson joined the show to take on Gavin Newsom, calling out the California governor’s increasingly vile rhetoric. Hanson breaks down how...
$300K Rap Curriculum: Education or Controversy?
A struggling California school district is facing backlash over a nearly $300,000 Fresno-based R.A.P. education program. Ray examines the actual curr...
California Governor Debate Canceled After Diversity Backlash
Steve Hilton joins the show to discuss the California gubernatorial debate that was abruptly canceled after criticism that its criteria excluded candi...
Jeffries Calls Out Trump On CNN
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries erupted on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday, angrily telling President Trump to shut his mouth and warning that...
Prop 50 Ballot Investigation & A Push For College Affordability
California sheriff and GOP gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco launched an investigation into Proposition 50, leading to the seizure of more than 650,...