Ray Appleton

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July 29 THE SILENCE...of Dr. Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci finds himself in the crosshairs of a very angry Sen. Rand Paul. He pleads the 5th more than 100 times! Blake compares the wild hearing to The Silence of the Lambs. Plus, a sushi shooting, KMJ listeners are admitted shoplifters and Trump can't seem to beat E. Jean Carroll
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17 min
July 28 JERRY DYER EXCLUSIVE: The Mayor wants a third term, if Fresno voters are cool with it
In an exclusive interview with Ray Appleton, two-term Mayor Jerry Dyer explains his reasoning for pursuing another term in office. However, in order for that to happen, Fresno voters must pass an initiative this November... and not everybody is on board.
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23 min
July 28 SEX, DRUGS & POLITICS: Ruby Rippey pulls the sheets back on her extramarital affair with Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom was the dashing, young hot shot Mayor of San Francisco when the wife of his dear friend caught his eye. Now his former secretary and lover is out with a bombshell tell-all about their torrid love affair.

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32 min
July 24 Smithsonian silliness, Fresno's Flock camera fiasco, Lebron James & Sophie Cunningham
John Gerardi fills in for Ray Appleton and covers the big stories of the day including the idiotic standards exposed at the Smithsonian Institute, Lebron heads to Philly and the ethics debate raging about Fresno PD's Flock surveillance system.

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40 min
July 22 Hilton’s Next Move: Launching His General Election Campaign
Steve Hilton joins us from the campaign trail to discuss the official launch of his general election campaign, the issues driving his run, and his vision for California’s future as the race heats up.

July 22th 2026

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16 min
July 21 The Flock Debate: Chief Casto Sets The Record Straight
Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto joins the show to address concerns about Flock cameras, how they're used, and what they mean for public safety and privacy.

July 21st 2026

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51 min
July 20 Odyssey: Did Nolan Honor The Gods?
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is being hailed as a powerful take on Homer’s classic tale. Josh breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and the one thing he feels the film left behind.

July 20th 2026

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20 min
July 17 No Plea Deal In Caleb Quick Case
A California courtroom showdown begins as the accused getaway driver in the 2023 killing of Clovis teenager Caleb Quick heads to trial after rejecting a plea deal, setting the stage for a closely watched case that has gripped the Central Valley.

July 17th 2026

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14 min
July 17 Double The Roar: Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes Two New Lion Cubs
Fresno Chaffee Zoo CEO Jon Dohlin joins the show to share the excitement surrounding two lion cubs born on the Fourth of July, reveal what it takes to care for and breed these majestic big cats, and give a sneak peek at the zoo’s upcoming renovations.

July 17th 2026

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37 min
July 16 Honoring A Fallen Officer: A Community Comes Together
Dan Payne joins the show to discuss the tragic loss of a beloved K-9 officer who died after being startled by Fourth of July fireworks and escaping his yard. Dan shares how the community is coming together to raise funds to help the department purchase and train a new police K-9.

July 16th 2026

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29 min

About Ray Appleton

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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…