Ray Appleton

Ray Appleton

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  • Conrad Olivier’s Presidential Impression

    Hear Conrad Olivier channel President Donald Trump in a lively and entertaining guest appearance.

    Feb 5th 2026  

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    6 min
  • Kern County At A Crossroads: The Charter County Debate

    Russell Johnson joins the show to break down Kern County’s push to become a charter county and what it could mean for local control. The conversation dives into the biggest sticking point: how supervisors would fill vacant board seats

    Feb 5th 2026  

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    14 min
  • Hilton Shines At The First Governor Debate

    In a debate for California’s next governor, six Democrats and one Republican squared off in Gov. Newsom’s hometown of San Francisco—taking sharp shots at his record on homelessness, the gas‑car ban, and his opposition to a tough-on-crime measure voters overwhelmingly approved.

    Feb 4th 2026  

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    26 min
  • California At A Crossroads: McClintock Weighs In

    Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to break down tariffs and what’s ahead for California as the race for the next governor heats up.

    Feb 4th 2026  

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    31 min
  • Gavin Newsom’s Childhood Reality Check

    We take a closer look at the gaps between Gavin Newsom’s claims of a tough childhood and the record that tells a different story. Katie Grimes joins the show to break down the details and explain why the narrative matters.

    Feb 4th 2026  

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    19 min
  • Taxed By The Mile: California Drivers Speak Out

    California Democrats are pushing a new “tax by the mile” plan that would charge drivers no matter what they drive—gas or electric. Listeners call in to share whether they’re buying it or pushing back.

    Feb 2nd 2026  

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    31 min
  • Gas Pain & Policy Games: Clint Oliver On California’s Energy Crunch

    Soaring gas prices are squeezing Valley families and businesses. Clint Oliver joins the show to discuss how state oil policies are driving costs higher and putting local jobs and investments at risk.

    Jan 29th 2026  

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    34 min
  • Tesla’s Bold Timeline For Humanoid Robots

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company expects to begin selling humanoid robots to the public by the end of 2027, signaling a major leap toward a consumer robotics future.

    Jan 29th 2026  

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    22 min
  • Same Policies, New Propaganda

    Tom Del Beccaro discusses how political party positions look the same post‑2024, but the messaging and propaganda driving the conversation have fundamentally shifted.

    Jan 28th 2026  

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    22 min
  • CAL DOGE: Steve Hilton Targets Fraud Across California

    Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton announced the launch of CAL DOGE, an initiative aimed at uncovering corruption and identifying an estimated $250 billion in fraud.

    Jan 28th 2026  

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    9 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…

Best of Ray Appleton

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  1. Number 1: RAY RETURNS! After an extended medical leave, the legendary Ray Appleton returns to KMJ
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  2. Number 2: FRESNO UNIFIED: The Problems No One Can Ignore
    38 min
  3. Number 3: 2026 BALLOT BREAKDOWN: Michael Der Manouel Jr. Makes His Picks
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