Joe & Lisa Basile | AI Warning Shots & Football is Back!

It's August and that means back to school and NFL! Also, in the news, a new survey shows Americans' concerns with AI, an AI law goes into effect, and of course, Odd News!  Tune in every Saturday at 11am on KMJNOW.com. Or catch it on podcast. Podcast? Podcast. Follow us on social media @basilekmj …

John Gerardi | Dr. Anthony Fauci takes the 5th, SEDA and Mayor Jerry Dyer's legacy

John digs into Anthony Fauci's testimony before Congress—does he actually have the right to invoke the Fifth Amendment even though Joe Biden pardoned him? We also take a close look at Nelson Esparza's proposal to limit funding for the South East Development Area of Fresno, and Jerry Dyer's legacy a…

John Gerardi | Rob Bonta's shenanigans with Prop. 39

John talks about CA Attorney General Rob Bonta's tinkering with the title and description of Proposition 39, the initiative requiring stronger citizenship verification for voting. It isn't just sneaky politics: it undercuts the whole structure of California's ballot initiative system. He digs into …

The Restaurateurs | Dave vacations in Montecito

Dave Fansler is joined by Nick Marziliano of the famed Sam's Italian Deli.  The guys dine on stuffed chicken served with a couple of knock-out pino noirs from Sonoma County.  Dave regales the audience with tales from his family vacation in Montecito. Plus, Shaver Lake needs a Mexican restaurant! #…

John Gerardi | The Measure C mess for Fresno roads and LA Unified schools are screwed

Did you know that the largest school district in the state, which "educates" almost 9% of all public school kids in California, is about to go out of business? John tackles the demise of Los Angeles Unified School District, and also asks questions about the City of Fresno's Measure C replacement: W…

Joe & Lisa Basile | Election Year Tricks or the Real Thing?

This week Joe and Lisa talk the house voting on stock trading, state fairs, back to school for some Fresno County families, Skynet news, and of course, Odd News!  Tune in every Saturday at 11am on KMJNOW.com. Or catch it on podcast. Podcast? Podcast. Follow us on social media @basilekmj   Visit …

John Gerardi | The Smithsonian squabble, Russia's troubles and is Laura Loomer no longer nuts?

Brandon Gill from Texas thrashed the Smithsonian Director in Congressional hearings this week, and John wonders whether it's even possible to have politically neutral civic institutions any more. Also, is Laura Loomer magically not crazy anymore (JG doubts it). Check it out!

The Restaurateurs | Going Greek with Judge-elect Marc Kapetan

Dave's not here, man.  So... Mike welcomes recently elected Fresno Superior Court Judge Marc Kapetan to the show.  The guys dine on halibut served withe a fabulous 2023 Double Diamond sauv blanc while discussing proper Greek cuisine. #Greek #Mediterannian #ElbowRoom #Fresno #LyleAlzado #TonysTaver…

The Restaurateurs | Potato Nachos in the Alps

The boys dine on Moroccan salmon served with a crisp 2024 Matanzas chenin blanc.  Mike had some great Greek cuisine in Los Gatos recently and Dave is excited about his upcoming trip to Montecito.  Hot air ballooning in the Alps with good friends.  Fisherman's Warf in San Francisco needs some seriou…

Joe & Lisa Basile | Huzzah to 100, ending time change, and the World Cup Final!

Joe and Lisa are back with talk of summer fun, 100th birthdays, World Cup final, the potential end of time change, and of course, Odd News!  Tune in every Saturday at 11am on KMJNOW.com. Or catch it on podcast. Podcast? Podcast. Follow us on social media @basilekmj   Visit linkcare.org for more …