Ray Appleton
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 Talk 580 and 105.9 KMJ!Social links:
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 higher and putting local jobs and investments at risk. Jan 29th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: …
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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 consumer robotics future. Jan 29th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Sh…
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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 fundamentally shifted. Jan 28th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’…
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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 identifying an estimated $250 billion in fraud. Jan 28th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- …
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LOW Scores, BIG 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 in this February. Jan 27th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show…
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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 down whether the crisis is truly as dire as officials claim—or wildly overstated. Jan 27th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray A…
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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 escalated after Pretti appeared to record CBP officers and was believed to be armed. Jan 26th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Applet…
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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 costs—nearly 58% above the national average—are driving the exodus. Jan 26th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on a…
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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 defiance from Democratic-led states on immigration has ignited an unprecedented showdown with the federal government. Jan 23rd 2026 --- Please Lik…
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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 cap. Morning news host CG joins the show to break down the fallout and what this could mean for baseball’s future. Jan 22nd 2026 --- Please Like…
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