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FAQs about KMJ's Afternoon Drive:How many episodes does KMJ's Afternoon Drive have?The podcast currently has 1,865 episodes available.
October 25, 2019193: PG&E: A twist16 year old Isiah Murrietta-Golding was shot and killed in 2017 after deciding to run instead of being questioned by police. For the second time this month, Pacific Gas and Electric has cut power to tens of thousands of customers in the name of public safety and it appears that a jumper that has been shown to have caused the Cascade Fire of 2017 is still energized according to the Washington Post. A group of 5 juveniles beat a 40 year old man into hospitalization and then took the man’s car....more39minPlay
October 25, 2019192: Perspective & Context16 year old Isiah Murrietta-Golding was shot and killed in 2017 after deciding to run instead of being questioned for an, at the time, recent homicide investigation his brother later copped to. Now new video footage of this incident has thrust the city of Fresno into the national news spotlight. The video was released by the family attorney and is raising new questions about the officers decision. Do you think lethal force was justified? Going dark again! For the second time this month, Pacific Gas and Electric has cut power to tens of thousands of customers in the name of public safety and it appears that a jumper that has been shown to have caused the Cascade Fire of 2017 is still energized according to the Washington Post....more37minPlay
October 25, 2019191: From Clovis to the Front LineCentral California Legal Services has filed a suit against the City of Clovis claiming the city is racist because they have not provided an adequate amount of low income housing. We heard from Clovis residents and they all seem to agree race is not an issue and a common thread seems to appear. Clovis streets are clean. There is no homeless about. Police are diligent and diversity does exist. Do you think there is any validity in this law suit against Clovis? Do you think their zoning laws are racist?16 year old Isiah Murrietta-Golding was shot and killed in 2017 after deciding to run instead of being questioned for an, at the time, recent homicide investigation his brother later copped to. Now new video footage of this incident has thrust the city of Fresno into the national news spotlight. The video was released by the family attorney and is raising new questions about the officers decision. Do you think lethal force was justified? Going dark again! For the second time this month, P...more39minPlay
October 25, 2019190: Condescending Crusaders of ClovisShouldn't it be elementary my dear Watson? :The Buzz Question at kmjnow.com asks listeners, In your opinion, will a California investigation of high gas prices get to the root of the problem?Central California Legal Services has filed a suit against the City of Clovis claiming the city is racist because they have not provided an adequate amount of low income housing. We heard from Clovis residents and they all seem to agree race is not an issue and a common thread seems to appear. Clovis streets are clean. There is no homeless about. Police are diligent and diversity does exist. Do you think there is any validity in this law suit against Clovis? Do you think their zoning laws are racist?...more38minPlay
October 24, 2019189: Crap! Also, PG&EPublic safety or public annoyance? Pacific Gas and Electric Company will begin its second-largest public safety power shutoff Wednesday. This on the heels of the deadline having past for the 100,000 Californian wildfire victims effected by the 2017 fires to file claims against PG&E . About 70,000 wildfire victims have not sought compensation. If those who are affected do not submit a Proof of Claim by this deadline, they may be barred from filing a claim. Should this deadline be extended for those effected? Not so happiest place on earth. Los Angeles County health officials says a person with the measles visited Disneyland on October 16th and now they are issuing a warning about possible exposure for those who visited the park....more38minPlay
October 24, 2019188: Who Holds the Bag?Public safety or public annoyance? Pacific Gas and Electric Company will begin its second-largest public safety power shutoff Wednesday. This on the heels of the deadline having past for the 100,000 Californian wildfire victims effected by the 2017 fires to file claims against PG&E . About 70,000 wildfire victims have not sought compensation. If those who are affected do not submit a Proof of Claim by this deadline, they may be barred from filing a claim. Should this deadline be extended for those effected? Not so happiest place on earth. Los Angeles County health officials says a person with the measles visited Disneyland on October 16th and now they are issuing a warning about possible exposure for those who visited the park....more38minPlay
October 24, 2019187: For Safety's Sake...A Fresno woman was arrested on DUI charges after she hit and killed a bicyclist in Fresno. It was assessed that Korina Machuca was high on marijuana after a CHP officer detected the order of marijuana coming from her vehicle and a roadside examination determined that Machuca was under the influence of the drug. Help! I've fallen and I can't get up. A feature specific to Apple watches called "Smart Detection" saved a mans life after he falls off a cliff while hiking. The feature will call 911 automatically if it detects a hard fall and subsequently detects that a user has remained immobile following said fall....more38minPlay
October 24, 2019186: Double-Plus Ungood RadioTaxpayers obligation? : The Buzz Question at kmjnow.com asks listeners is it time for a homelessness czar in California?Hyperbolic language? As the left are up in arms over Donald Trump's recent use of the word "lynch", Joe Biden has found a way to minimize his use of the same word when in reference to Bill Clinton back in 1988. Shouldn't the same standards be applied? About two-dozen House Republicans stormed a closed-door deposition in secure House Intelligence Committee spaces to protest the Democratic-led impeachment inquiry. Republicans are claiming Democrats are holding impeachment depositions behind closed doors, denying the public the ability to see what's being said by witnesses that could be used to impeach Trump....more39minPlay
October 23, 2019185: Back to School!Charter Schools V.S. Public education. The embattled Inspire charter school network says its founder and CEO has resigned.The superintendents said they have reason to believe Inspire engaged in fiscal malfeasance, conflicts of interest, manipulation of enrollment and revenue and other improper activity. What's your take on Charter schools? Does the private sector have it correct on this one?...more38minPlay
October 23, 2019184: The Death of JournalismBret Baier steps into and interview with CBS This Morning with Gale King and ends up answering questions about Shep Smith's departure from Fox News. He was asked if he think Shep's departing comment was a dig at all the right leaning hosts on the network? Do you think Beyer handled Gayle's questions properly? Netflix wants to put stop to password sharing abuse. With prices for a Netflix subscription creeping up gradually, is it really abuse? Is it your prerogative to share your account? Ab 197 was Vetoed by Gov. Newsom, which would have instituted all day kindergarten classes at public and charter schools across the state. Most agree it would be a good thing and teachers are saying the more time kids spends in school the more they learn. Does giving every kid a better running start at education benefits everyone?...more37minPlay
FAQs about KMJ's Afternoon Drive:How many episodes does KMJ's Afternoon Drive have?The podcast currently has 1,865 episodes available.