May 28, 2024

Hour 1:  Best-selling author Heather MacDonald joins the show to discuss her article "California's Looming Crime Catastrophe". A recall effort aimed at Oakland Mayor Thao has gathered enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. 

The Ray Appleton Show 

Weekdays 11-2PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ

Follow on facebook/

Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com

May 28, 2024 
Hour 1:  Best-selling author Heather MacDonald joins the show to discuss her article "California's Looming Crime Catastrophe". A recall effort aimed at Oakland Mayor Thao has gathered enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. 
The Ray Appleton Show  
Weekdays 11-2PM Pacific on <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/">News/Talk 580 &amp; 105.9 KMJ</a> 
Follow on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/">facebook/</a> 
Listen to past episodes at <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/the-ray-appleton-show-podcast/">kmjnow.com</a>

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!

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!

Ray Appleton

News Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ Podcasts

Heather MacDonald & California's Looming Crime Catastrophe

Rep. Vince Fong joins John Gerardi moments after the Trump administration announced $450 Million for California's water infrastructure

Rep. Vince Fong joins John Gerardi moments after the Trump administration announced $450 Million for California's water infrastructure

Rep. Fong on $540M Water Funds: 'This is Historic'

Rep. Vince Fong joins the show to announce $540 million in new federal funding to strengthen California’s water infrastructure. The investment follows a major push by Fong, Rep. David Valadao, and California lawmakers to secure long-term water solutions

Mar 17th 2026  

--- 

Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:  

---   

'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.   

--- 

'The Ray Appleton Show’  

Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ  

 | Website  | Facebook | Podcast |  

- 

Everything KMJ  

KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram 

Rep. Vince Fong joins the show to announce $540 million in new federal funding to strengthen California&rsquo;s water infrastructure. The investment follows a major push by Fong, Rep. David Valadao, and California lawmakers to secure long-term water solutions
Mar 17th 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;
---&nbsp;
Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:&nbsp;&nbsp;
---&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
'The Ray Appleton Show&rsquo; is available on the KMJNOW app, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515">Apple</a> Podcasts, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k">Spotify</a>, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
---&nbsp;
'The Ray Appleton Show&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM &amp; 105.9 KMJ&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/">Website</a>&nbsp; | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton">Podcast</a> |&nbsp;&nbsp;
-&nbsp;
Everything <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/">KMJ</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494">KMJNOW App</a> | <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/">Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/kmjnow">X</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow">Instagram</a>&nbsp;

Fong Delivers A Massive Water Funding Win

Clint breaks down AB 1941 and why copper theft is putting California’s 911 and communication systems at risk.

Mar 16th 2026  

--- 

Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:  

---   

'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.   

--- 

'The Ray Appleton Show’  

Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ  

 | Website  | Facebook | Podcast |  

- 

Everything KMJ  

KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram 

Clint breaks down AB 1941 and why copper theft is putting California&rsquo;s 911 and communication systems at risk.
Mar 16th 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;
---&nbsp;
Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:&nbsp;&nbsp;
---&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
'The Ray Appleton Show&rsquo; is available on the KMJNOW app, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515">Apple</a> Podcasts, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k">Spotify</a>, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
---&nbsp;
'The Ray Appleton Show&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM &amp; 105.9 KMJ&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/">Website</a>&nbsp; | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton">Podcast</a> |&nbsp;&nbsp;
-&nbsp;
Everything <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/">KMJ</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494">KMJNOW App</a> | <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/">Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/kmjnow">X</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow">Instagram</a>&nbsp;

Heather MacDonald & California's Looming Crime Catastrophe

In 2 playlist(s)

Ray Appleton

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips