Ray Appleton

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April 03 Global Tensions and Lunar Ambitions
President Donald Trump shared an update on Iran and what could come next. Guest host John Gerardi also takes a look at the latest developments surrounding the moon mission.

Apr 2nd 2026

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36 min
April 03 DOJ Shake‑Up: Trump Removes Bondi
President Donald Trump has dismissed Pam Bondi as attorney general, appointing Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role on an acting basis. John Gerardi guest hosts to break down the developments and what comes next.

Apr 2nd 2026

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33 min
April 01 Law & Disorder With Blake Taylor
It’s Law & Order time on KMJ as Blake breaks down local crime trends and the bizarre case of a police chief caught driving badly in San Leandro.

Apr 1st 2026

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10 min
April 01 What’s Next For Birthright Citizenship?
What happens if birthright citizenship changes? Amy Swearer of Advancing American Freedom joins the show with answers.

Apr 1st 2026

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12 min
April 01 The Final Countdown: Artemis II Nears Launch
The countdown is almost over as Artemis II enters its final hours, with NASA engineers confident all systems are go. We dive into the tension, the tech, and why this moonshot could mark a bold new chapter in human spaceflight.

Mar 31st 2026

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16 min
April 01 California’s Governor Race: What They Earn, What They Owe
Money talks—especially in politics. In this episode, Ray breaks down the California governor’s race by following the dollars, revealing what each candidate earns, pays, and what it could signal for the state’s future.

Mar 31st 2026

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15 min
March 31 Rep. Eric Swalwell snaps up big endorsements for Governor, Project Hail Mary review
KMJ's Blake Taylor sits in for Ray and explains why he thinks "the fix is in" for Rep. Eric Swalwell to become the next Governor of California. CPAC straw poll results are revealed and we review the new movie Project Hail Mary.
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17 min
March 31 Boots on the Ground in Iran? Tiger Woods arrested for DUI - Again
KMJ's Blake Taylor sits in for Ray on this episode and debates whether sending ground troops into Iran is a good idea. He also has the latest updates and twists & turns in the troubled life of golf great Tiger Woods.

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12 min
March 26 Breaking Down The Meta Verdict With Peter Kapetan
Attorney Peter Kapetan joins the show to break down yesterday’s headline‑making Meta verdict and what it could mean moving forward.

Mar 26th 2026

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31 min
March 25 Addictive: Jury Slams Meta & YouTube
A jury has ruled that Meta and YouTube caused serious harm to a young user through addictive platform designs. The companies were ordered to pay millions, signaling a growing crackdown on Big Tech over user well‑being.

Mar 25th 2026

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11 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…