DIESEL: Senators Push Back On Trump's Russian Diesel Deal

CBS News Miami reports that federal agents arrested Alberto Hernandez Castillo after discovering 10 live songbirds concealed in tubes sewn into pockets inside his underwear at Miami International Airport.  A rare bipartisan coalition in the Senate is challenging Trump's diesel deal with Russia, ar…

TECH: AI's New Name, Deepfake Bans & School Restrictions

Denmark is moving to become one of the first countries to give people explicit legal protection against unauthorized AI deepfakes, making it harder to share realistic AI-generated content depicting someone without their permission.  In this CNET opinion piece, the author argues that people should …

HIGH-SPEED RAIL: Board Approves Major Contracts Despite Concerns

The vote comes amid ongoing debate over the future of California's high-speed rail project, which has faced repeated schedule changes, rising costs, and warnings about future funding shortfalls. California's high-speed rail board is continuing to move the project forward with new contracts, even as…

ICE: Fresno Fair Debunks ICE Rumors & Arrested Federal Agent

Should Americans be able to watch the execution of convicted Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Hasan online? Officials with the Big Fresno Fair are pushing back against online claims of ICE activity at the fairgrounds, saying the rumors were based on false information and AI-generated images. Fresno poli…

LISA BASILE: Leadership, Mental Health & Trust in the Age of AI

New LinkCare CEO Lisa Basile joins the show to discuss leadership, mental health, and the importance of building community trust in the age of artificial intelligence. October 12th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton …

BIG SCREEN SHAKEUP: Galaxy Theatres Takes Over Maya Cinemas

VERONICA GARCIA: Regional Manager of Galaxy Theatres joins the show to discuss the company taking over Maya Cinemas in Fresno. October 12th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, App…

CHAD WOOTERS: Can AI Actually Make the World Better?

CHAD WOOTERS joins the show to discuss AI and how it can actually help make the world a better place when used responsibly. October 12th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple …

HIGH SPEED RAIL: Billions Spent, No Tracks Laid, and Now Lyft Rides to the CEO's House

California’s high-speed rail project is facing new scrutiny after records showed consultants billed taxpayers for late-night Lyft rides to and from CEO Ian Choudri’s Folsom home. An inspector general investigation found weak travel oversight, questionable expenses, and pressure to approve costs, ra…

JOHN GERARDI | Fresno Unified can't get out of it's own way, Cornell 7 case

The hits just keep on comin' for Fresno Unified School District. Ex-Bullard High football coach Don Arax gets a key win in his defamation case, and Misty Her faces heat for a severance agreement to her cousin, who managed nursing within the district. Also, John gives more thoughts on the Cornell 7 …

Joe & Lisa Basile | Huzzah to the Fair!

Big Times are Back! Along with other festivals, a new law about turning 80 and the other conversations that spark, McDonald's under fire, and of course, Odd News.  Tune in every Saturday at 11am on KMJNOW.com. Or catch it on podcast. Podcast? Podcast. Follow us on social media @basilekmj   Visit…