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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Joe & Lisa Basile | Fancy FresYes!
Happy Spring! This week Joe and Lisa discuss the recent World Happiness Report, accusations against a local icon, the Trump administration's gift of water storage, and of course, some Odd News! Tune in every Saturday at 11am on KMJNOW.com. Or catch it on podcast. Podcast? Podcast. Follow us on so…
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Billionaire Women, Two Bites & Missing WWII Marine Raider Identified
Major Terry Slatic in for Philip Teresi. Major Slatic looks over the ever-growing list of Billionaire Women. List includes of CEOs and entrepreneurs, ex-wives and widows, and some heiresses, too. We took a look at where their money comes from and how they spend it. Candy makers, including Hershe…
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Literacy Statistics The Watershed Year
Major Terry Slatic takes a look at literacy rates arcoss the nation. Low literacy remains a major crisis in the U.S., with more than 60% of prison inmates and 85% of juveniles in the court system classified as functionally illiterate, according to national data. The Department of Justice says readi…
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Everything March Madness with Christopher Gabriel
Major Terry Slatic takes it back to the origins of the NCAA tournament to this year’s biggest storylines. CG breaks down Cinderella teams, Nebraska’s run, and how sports betting is changing the game. Whether you love the history or live for the chaos, this hour has everything that makes March Madne…
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Child Predator Halted, Ugly Choices & Minesweepers
Right off the press release from Asm Tangipas office, Major Terry Slatic reacts to the planned early release of convicted child predator Gregory Vogelsang. His release into Fresno was halted, after Assemblymember David Tangipa intervened. Vogelsang, serving more than 350 years for abusing multiple …
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The Origin Story of Major Terry Slatic
Major Terry Slatic is in for Philip Teresi. As we start the show, the Major gives us his origin story that includes his time all over the middle east. The Major also talks the latest from Iran and the tool War has on all involved. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all pla…
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HE SPENT HOW MUCH? Arambula Accused of Big Spending on Video Game
In their divorce documents Elizabeth Arambula alleges her husband spent $4,700 in December on video games. Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula admitted to “having gotten sucked in to the Raid: Shadow Legends video game, eventually rising to be one of the top 25 players in the world.” Is he spending…
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ABORTION BILL: California Wants to Change Who Does Procedures
John Gerardi with Right to Life of Central California sits in for John Broeske and gives an update on a controversial abortion law coming out of Sacramento. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW a…
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FRIES COST MORE: The Effects of $20/Hour Minimum Wage on Fast Food
California’s new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers was meant to lift paychecks—but it’s also reshaping the industry. In this episode, we dig into a study by UC Santa Cruz that looks that the impacts. Democrats seem surprised by the results: higher menu prices, reduced hours, job cuts, and a r…
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CESAR'S SECRETS: Rewriting the Signs of History
In this episode, we unpack two pivotal decisions unfolding in Fresno amid renewed scrutiny of legacy and memory. The Fresno City Council’s unanimous vote to restore Cesar Chavez Boulevard to its original street names reflects a fast-moving local response to national revelations. At the same time, c…
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