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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Terance Frazier Reacts To Fresno's Granite Park Take Over
Terance Frazier sits down with Philip Teresi as the the City of Fresno moves to take over Granite Park. Frazier shares details about how the city has fallen short on their initial agreement and how much of his own money he has put into the park. Per a Judge ruling, The City of Fresno was granted i…
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Why Trump’s Eyes Are On Iran’s Kharg Island
A small island in the Persian Gulf, about 20 miles off Iran’s coast is Kharg Island, Iran’s economic “Achilles’ heel.” Hitting it could unleash consequences far beyond Iran, including regional war and global economic shock. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: …
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Two Clovis Councilmembers Vying For County Supervisor Board Vacancy
Clovis Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua and Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce both launched campaigns for the position. Mouanoutoua, director of external relations for Community Health Systems and a lecturer at Fresno State, was elected to the Clovis City Council in 2017. Pearce, who owns an entertainment company …
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FISA 702 Expiring & SpaceX Historic Debut
A WSJ editorial says Congress, especially Democrats, is putting politics ahead of national security by risking expiration of a vital surveillance program. But the larger reality shows the fight is really about how to balance security vs. privacy, not just partisan politics. The rocket maker now h…
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Zakaria’s Take on California’s Failed Governance
Philip reacts to an opinion column in the Washington Post by Fareed Zakaria on California Governance. Zakaria’s argument boils down to this, California isn’t failing because it lacks resources—it’s failing because its governance systems can’t effectively translate those resources into results. Pl…
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Tracy Fire Impacting Air Quality & Fresno’s Church of Lucifer
A massive warehouse fire in Tracy could worsen air quality across the Central Valley—especially because it’s happening during extreme heat. The big industrial fire north of Fresno could push already-stressed Valley air quality into unhealthy levels, especially because of the heat and ozone conditio…
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Mike Hamzy: Iran’s Power Hit Sparks Explosive Tensions
Mike Hamzy joins the show to break down Iran’s leadership following yesterday’s assassinations and what it means as tensions rise. June 12th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Ap…
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UFC Freedom 250: The White House Gets Violent
White House Fight Night is almost here! Josh hops on the mic to break down Topuria vs. Gaethje as the tension heats up and the blood start to boil. June 12th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on t…
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OWNING A CAR: From Gas Prices to Insurance, Owning a Car in California is Expensive
Gas prices remain elevated nationwide, averaging about $4.10 per gallon, while California leads the country near $5.78. In Fresno, drivers are paying roughly $4.65 to $5.95, depending on the source and station. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘…
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DON'T MEET STANDARDS: UC Reconsiders SAT/ACT After Students Can’t Do Middle School Math
The University of California is reconsidering SAT/ACT requirements after more than 1,400 professors warned many students lack basic math skills. Faculty say they’re relearning middle school concepts in college, raising concerns about readiness. UC officials will study whether standardized tests cou…
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