Ray dives deep into the scandal that has rocked the NBA to its core. Over 30 individuals—including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups—have been arrested in connection with a sweeping federal investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by organized crime families.

Oct 23rd 2025  

--- 

Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:  

---   

'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.   

--- 

'The Ray Appleton Show’  

Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ  

 | Website  | Facebook | Podcast |  

- 

Everything KMJ  

KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram 

Ray dives deep into the scandal that has rocked the NBA to its core. Over 30 individuals&mdash;including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups&mdash;have been arrested in connection with a sweeping federal investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by organized crime families.
Oct 23rd 2025 &nbsp;
---&nbsp;
Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:&nbsp;&nbsp;
---&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
'The Ray Appleton Show&rsquo; is available on the KMJNOW app, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515">Apple</a> Podcasts, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k">Spotify</a>, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
---&nbsp;
'The Ray Appleton Show&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM &amp; 105.9 KMJ&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/">Website</a>&nbsp; | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton">Podcast</a> |&nbsp;&nbsp;
-&nbsp;
Everything <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/">KMJ</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494">KMJNOW App</a> | <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/">Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/kmjnow">X</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow">Instagram</a>&nbsp;

Ray 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 viewpoints with his very large and loyal audience weekdays from 11am-2pm on Central California's News Talk 580 and 105.9 KMJ!

Ray 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 viewpoints with his very large and loyal audience weekdays from 11am-2pm on Central California's News Talk 580 and 105.9 KMJ!

News Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ Podcasts

Ray Appleton

The House Always Wins... Unless You're the NBA

Ray kicks off Christmas week with updates on the firing of several American Ambassadors and Tom Homan warns of increasing threats against ICE.

 

KMJ #California #Fresno #ICE #TomHoman #Armenia

 

Ray kicks off Christmas week with updates on the firing of several American Ambassadors and Tom Homan warns of increasing threats against ICE.
&nbsp;
KMJ #California #Fresno #ICE #TomHoman #Armenia
&nbsp;

Ray Appleton | Ambassadors fired, Threats against ICE 

The President of the Fresno Historical Society, Elizabeth Laval, has solved the near century-long mystery of the Belmont Underpass lanterns.  She joins Ray with the wild story.  

 

Please like & subscribe to the Ray Appleton podcast

The President of the Fresno Historical Society, Elizabeth Laval, has solved the near century-long mystery of the Belmont Underpass lanterns.&nbsp; She joins Ray with the wild story.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Please like &amp; subscribe to the Ray Appleton podcast

Ray Appleton | Belmont Underpass Lanterns Mystery Solved!

Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to discuss President Donald Trump’s recent prime-time address to the nation. In the 20-minute speech, Trump outlined his vision for America and highlighted what he considers his administration’s key accomplishments. We explore the tone, the message, and what it could mean moving forward.

Dec 18th 2025  

--- 

Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:  

---   

'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.   

--- 

'The Ray Appleton Show’  

Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ  

 | Website  | Facebook | Podcast |  

- 

Everything KMJ  

KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram 

Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to discuss President Donald Trump&rsquo;s recent prime-time address to the nation. In the 20-minute speech, Trump outlined his vision for America and highlighted what he considers his administration&rsquo;s key accomplishments. We explore the tone, the message, and what it could mean moving forward.
Dec 18th 2025 &nbsp;
---&nbsp;
Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:&nbsp;&nbsp;
---&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
'The Ray Appleton Show&rsquo; is available on the KMJNOW app, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515">Apple</a> Podcasts, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k">Spotify</a>, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
---&nbsp;
'The Ray Appleton Show&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM &amp; 105.9 KMJ&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/">Website</a>&nbsp; | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton">Podcast</a> |&nbsp;&nbsp;
-&nbsp;
Everything <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/">KMJ</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494">KMJNOW App</a> | <a href="https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/">Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/kmjnow">X</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow">Instagram</a>&nbsp;

The House Always Wins... Unless You're the NBA

In 2 playlist(s)

Ray Appleton

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips