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 …

CEMEX Mining Expansion Faces Setback After Planning Commission Vote

CEMEX’s mining expansion plan is stalled after a 3-3 Planning Commission vote. Is this the end of the proposal, or just another hurdle? October 9th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW …

BEN ALLEN: The Race For California Insurance Commissioner

State Senator Ben Allen joined the program to talk about his bid to become California’s next Insurance Commissioner. October 9th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts…

BLAKE TAYLOR: Arax vs. Thomas & FUSD ruling, Could Gov. Newsom commute death penalties?, First grade school shooter also has a foul mouth + Big $$ donated to Cen. Calif. Food Bank!

Guest host Blake Taylor tackles the latest twists in the Don Arax-Kiesha Thomas case, the shocking story of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher, and Gavin Newsom's push to end the death penalty.  Plus we have totals from the 13th annual Feeding Families Fund Drive benefitting the Central California F…

JOHN GERARDI: The Cornell 7 & The Christa Pike Execution Controversy

Guest host JOHN GERARDI dives into the shocking case of the "Cornell 7" and breaks down the latest developments surrounding Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, including the state’s botched execution rollout and what it could mean for her long-delayed death sentence.  October 7th 2026   --- …

JOHN GERARDI: Political Intimidation Allegations Rock Local Race

Guest host JOHN GERARDI breaks down the latest developments in California's election season, including a controversy in the SCCCD Area 5 race after candidate Terance Frazier faced calls to step down following a recorded encounter at the home of a political opponent that sparked allegations of intim…

MIKE GARCIA: Ex-Congressman & Navy fighter pilot talks Iran conflict and California's biggest races

FORMER REP. MIKE GARCIA joins the show to break down California's latest elections, key races across the state, and what the outcomes could mean for the future of California politics. October 6th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'Th…

TRUMP: L.A. & San Diego Are A "Small Price To Pay"

President Donald Trump's comments about sacrificing Los Angeles and San Diego for peace in the Middle East ignited controversy, prompting KMJ listeners to sound off on the issue. October 6th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray…