Ray Appleton
News Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ Podcasts
Playlist by Ray AppletonRay 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 v…Follow the podcast:
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Combine a Talented Mentor with a Great Student, Everybody Wins
More with Kori James and Selah Neal from Fresno Christian. Kori is a great example of someone who celebrates the growth and success of the young students she teaches by creating ample space for them to flourish in every possible way. Selah is 17 going on mature, successful professional. She already…
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OSCARS 2026: Will You Watch?
The 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, 2026, celebrate the best films of 2025 with one of the most competitive races in years. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners leads the field with a record‑breaking 16 nominations, while One Battle After Another, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value round out a d…
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Archbishop Mitty: The Great Nemesis for Clovis West Girls Basketball and Head Coach Craig Campbell
Craig Campbell is the legendary head coach for Clovis West High School girls basketball. He's won 798 games, a national championship, two state championships in multiple states... the list of accomplishments goes on and on. He joined CG to talk about their recent regional final loss to Archbishop M…
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WARNING SIGNS: Deadly Attacks in Virginia and Michigan Spotlight Suspects’ Backgrounds
Two separate shootings this week raised national security concerns. At Old Dominion University in Virginia, authorities say the gunman was Mohamed Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member previously convicted in 2016 of attempting to provide material support to ISIS. He served about 11 years in …
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COMBATIVE PRESSER: Hegseth Clashes With Media While Claiming Momentum in Iran Conflict
At a Pentagon press conference on Friday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth sharply criticized major news outlets—especially CNN—while expressing confidence that the U.S.-led conflict with Iran is nearing a decisive victory. Hegseth accused the media of misrepresenting battlefield progress and promotin…
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Daily Beast Entertainment Critic Nick Schager: Finally, a Good Horror Film in 2026
Nick Schager is the Entertainment Critic for The Daily Beast and a longtime regular on The CGP. This week he reviews Undertone (theaters), Scarpetta (Prime Video) and The Madison (Paramount+). The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like…
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Silicon Valley’s Dark Image & Authors Protest Over AI
Talent agents are seeking out the internet’s erudite elite, promising marketers access to niche and engaged audiences far from the blast of social media. Thousands of authors including Kazuo Ishiguro, Philippa Gregory and Richard Osman have published an “empty” book to protest against AI firms us…
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YouTube Surpasses Disney, Paramount, WBD In 2025 Ad Revenue
The platform hauled in $40.4 billion in ad revenue in 2025 — beating Disney, NBC, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery combined at $37.8B. It’s a total flip from 2024 and proof that advertisers are chasing audiences to YouTube, not cable. Meanwhile, YouTube’s overall revenue hit $60 billion, power…
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Possible Petition Fraud In SF & Metallica’s Sphere Show Update
A new video circulating online appears to show campaign workers gathering signatures for a ballot initiative by offering people $5 to sign. At one point in the video, the worker tells someone to sign using another person's name and information. Fans who fought through the frustration of purchasin…
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Roosevelt High Students Fighting To Keep Fashion Design Course
Tamara Norris joins Philip Teresi to share her thoughts on the FUSD cuts. Students and alumni at Roosevelt High are urging Fresno Unified to save the school’s only fashion design course, which is slated for possible elimination due to low enrollment of fewer than 20 students. They told the school b…
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