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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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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Mark Schipper, College Sports Author/Writer: Should The Big Dance be... BIGGER
Mark Schipper is one of the most knowledgeable people you'll meet when talking college sports. A frequent guest on national platforms like ESPN and SiriusXM, his forthcoming book on college football AMERICAN ODYSSEY should be out in late summer. He returned to the program to talk on a variety of is…
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Mark Schipper: Should the West Coast have a Super-Conference in College Football
Mark discussed the current state of the Big Ten and how the four West Coast schools in the league (USC, UCLA, Oregon, Washington) are being received in year two of their arrival. Also, analytics vs the eye test when breaking down NCAA basketball tournament bids and the nonsense that is the USC-Notr…
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Mark Standriff: The Buddy Holly Story Comes to Roger Rocka's
Mark Standriff's day job is being the Director of Beautify Fresno. But at night, he's one of the most talented actors and directors in the Central Valley. On March 27th, Good Company Players at Roger Rocka's opens The Buddy Holly Story. Mark directs this rollicking musical and he stopped by the pro…
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Nick Schager, Daily Beast: Was the New Peaky Blinders Worth the Wait
Nick Schager is the Entertainment Critic for The Daily Beast and a longtime regular on The CGP. This week Nick reviews Project Hail Mary (theaters), Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (theaters) and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (Netflix). The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------…
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Chavez Legacy Collapses: Grimes & Navarrette Weigh In
Katy Grimes and Ruben Navarrette discuss major sexual allegations surrounding Cesar Chavez and the growing debate over his legacy. Mar 19th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, App…
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Postal Service Running Out Of Cash, Chuck Norris Hospitalized & World Happiness Report
The U.S. Postal Service warns it will run out of cash within 12 months unless Congress raises its $15 billion borrowing cap and allows it to increase postage rates. Postmaster General David Steiner told lawmakers that without urgent action, USPS may struggle to pay employees and vendors by February…
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