JOHN GERARDI | AI is going to destroy us all, and only Gavin Newsom can save us! Well, not exactly.

JG looks at the latest round of AI panic, what's actually behind it, and why Gavin Newsom is trying to get into the discussion (to help him run for president, of course). Also, why is a washed-up white rapper getting the country agitated over Israel and Palestine?  

SUNDAY CONVERSATION | Are voters in Fresno and Clovis ready to elect a younger generation to city council seats?

Are voters in Fresno and Clovis ready to elect a younger generation to city council seats? Are these younger, more energetic candidates a better fit for the future of these two cities? A candid conversation with Nav Gurm, Des Haus and Mason Magsig, who are all showing favorable numbers to win their…

Joe & Lisa Basile | The AI Threat

Fall is in the air... almost. As September ends, new changes are happening and on the horizon. This week we learned of a local theater's sudden closure, Skynet may be real and the tech giants are warning us, and of course, Odd News.  Tune in every Saturday at 11am on KMJNOW.com. Or catch it on pod…

JOHN GERARDI | The explosion of illegal Chinese marijuana farms in California

John discusses the explosion of illegal Chinese marijuana farms in California. Legalization did not, as predicted, eliminate the black market for weed—shockingly, potheads still like to buy marijuana on the cheap from untaxed sources. Now, those sources are linked to the Chinese Communist Party! Al…

FEEDING FAMILIES FUND DRIVE: The Final Push

Philip Teresi and the Central California Food Bank team give us an update on the total and where to give after the show ends.  https://www.ccfoodbank.org/garmatch Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW ap…

PHYSICAL MUSIC: CDs and Vinyl Making A Surprising Comeback

The TechSpot article reports that physical music formats are experiencing a significant revival in 2026, with sales of both CDs and vinyl records increasing sharply despite the continued dominance of streaming services.    Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms:   …

KARL ROVE_ Why I'm Voting for a Texas Democrat

This Wall Street Journal opinion essay was written by longtime Republican strategist Karl Rove, one of the architects of modern Texas Republican politics. In a surprising move, Rove explains why he plans to support a Democrat in a Texas race, arguing that some elements within the Republican Party h…

BUDGETS: City Leaders Say the Fresno is Becoming “Captive” to Software Vendors

During a budget hearing, Fresno City Manager Georgeanne White said the city has become effectively “captive” to software vendors because modern government operations depend on proprietary systems that must be continually updated and licensed. Once cities adopt those platforms, switching away become…

PROTEST: Student Suspended For Bringing Coffee To Class

A New York high school senior, Julie Kaputa, received an in-school suspension after bringing a cup of coffee to class on the first day of school, intentionally violating a new ban on outside food and drinks. However, she says the incident was never really about the coffee.    Please Like, Comment …

WHITE HOUSE: OpenAI and Nvidia CEOs expected at Trump-Xi State Dinner

The ABC News report says Sam Altman, Huang, and Tim Cook are expected to attend President Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping. Their presence reflects the growing importance of AI in U.S.-China relations, as both countries compete for leadership in artificial intelligence while simultaneously debat…