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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America at 300: Imagining the Next Half-Century of Change
In anticipation of America's upcoming 250th birthday, the Washington Post explored a bigger question: What might the United States look like by 2076, when the nation turns 300 years old? The article examines how technology, medicine, transportation, space exploration, and society could evolve over …
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Palantir CEO Suffers a Bit of a Meltdown
Karp appeared on CNBC to discuss an expanding partnership between Palantir and Nvidia aimed at building AI infrastructure for government and enterprise customers. However, the interview quickly shifted away from the partnership and into a broader discussion about AI companies, business models, and …
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AM Radio in New Cars and Procter & Gamble Scripted Dramas
It’s called the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, and it’s part of a larger bill by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce called the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026. There are talks of it being absorbed by yet another proposal—the Build America 250 Act—which includes plenty of other tran…
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Mamdani Roasted After Telling New Yorkers To Set AC’s To 78 Degrees
The Fox News story centers on the political and social-media firestorm that erupted after Mayor Zohran Mamdani encouraged New Yorkers to set their air conditioners to 78°F during an intense heat wave. Supporters viewed it as a voluntary conservation measure to protect the power grid, while critics …
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Next Steps for Granite Park with Fresno City Manager Georgeanne White
Philip Teresi sits down with Fresno City Manager Georgeanne White. The City of Fresno has officially regained control of Granite Park Sports Complex after evicting the nonprofit Central Valley Community Sports Foundation (CVCSF), which had operated the facility for about a decade. On June 30, city …
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Fourth of July Costs Surge, Trump Wants Lower Gasoline Prices & Central Valley Honor Flight Donations
Fourth of July celebrations in the Central Valley are becoming more expensive due to higher costs for groceries, fireworks, and fuel. While gas prices have recently declined, a new gas-tax increase and heavy holiday travel may offset some of those savings. Meanwhile, families can expect to pay more…
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George Washington: The Leader America Couldn’t Replace
Before there was a United States, there was George Washington—the leader whose courage, restraint, and vision made him the indispensable man in America's fight for independence and survival. July 2nd 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- …
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MONEYDISCLOSURE OR DRAMA? Trump's Finances Under the Microscope
President Donald Trump’s newly released financial disclosure details significant income from cryptocurrency ventures, licensing deals, clubs, and other business holdings. While some media reports have raised ethics questions and potential conflicts of interest, the disclosure itself is a required p…
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HOW DID THEY GET UP THERE? The Climb Seen Around the World
Two daredevil “Skywalkers” stunned New York after scaling the spire atop the Empire State Building, unfurling a peace banner and appearing to get engaged nearly 1,500 feet above the city. Both were arrested after climbing down. The biggest unanswered question today: how they bypassed security and r…
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CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL talks US World Cup Win & Red Flag
KMJ's Christopher Gabriel joins Broeske & Musson to discuss the United States advance to the World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina Wednesday night in Santa Clara. Folarin Balogun scored before receiving a red card after a VAR review in the 64th minute. Despite playing wit…
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