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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Tuesdays with Terry: Iran News Coverage & A Counterterrorism Official Resigns
The Wall Street Journal argues that coverage of Iran has become relentlessly one‑sided and alarmist, dominated by worst‑case scenarios that downplay Tehran’s own aggression and internal weaknesses. The editorial says Americans are being fed “only bad news fit to print,” distorting public understand…
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Student Walkouts, Missing Dolly Parton Funds & Capitol Bomber
Clovis Unified School District did not see a significant increase in absences last month due to a student walkout, data shows. Absenteeism data acquired by The Fresno Bee, per California’s Public Records Act, shows that on Feb. 10, Clovis Unified recorded 642 unexcused absences, including 211 high …
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Clovis Sex Offender Fired By Starbucks
Samuel Garza III, a Clovis Starbucks shift supervisor who had worked there for eight years and earned “Employee of the Month,” is suing after being fired in June 2025 for being a registered sex offender. He claims Starbucks was aware of his conviction at hiring, following his 2017 release, and that…
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The SAVE America Act Showdown & Markwayne Mullin's Bid For DHS Secretary
About 83% of Americans, including roughly 71% of Democrats, support requiring photo ID to vote, per Pew Research—making it one of the most popular provisions in the GOP’s SAVE America Act. However, Democrats say the broader legislation—including proof-of-citizenship requirements—amounts to modern …
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Allegations Against Cesar Chavez Prompt Cancelled Celebrations
The United Farm Workers and César Chávez Foundation have canceled Cesar Chavez Day celebrations after learning of “deeply troubling” allegations of abuse involving minors linked to the late farm workers' leader even though no direct reports have surfaced. The groups say they’ll convene a safe, conf…
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Rep. Fong on $540M Water Funds: 'This is Historic'
Rep. Vince Fong joins John Gerardi moments after the Trump administration announced $450 Million for California's water infrastructure
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Fong Delivers A Massive Water Funding Win
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 …
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STUDENT WALKOUT, MINIMAL IMPACT: Attendance Holds Steady During Clovis ICE Protest
Despite a high‑profile student walkout protesting ICE enforcement, Clovis Unified School District did not see a major spike in absences. District data shows 642 unexcused absences on Feb. 10, the day of the protest—fewer than the 707 unexcused absences recorded on a typical school day the following…
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SEX OFFENDER SUES: Starbucks Fired a Clovis Sex Offender — Now He’s Taking the Company to Court
A former Starbucks shift supervisor in Clovis is suing the coffee giant after he was fired when managers learned he was a registered sex offender. The lawsuit claims Starbucks knew about his conviction when it hired him in 2017 and kept him employed for eight years with no disciplinary issues. His …
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IRAN WAR: Overnight Strikes Kill Top Officials as Missiles Fly Across the Region
The war in Iran escalated overnight after Israel said it killed two of Iran’s top security officials in targeted strikes in Tehran, including Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani. President Trump is also urging Europe and NATO alli…
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