Ray Appleton

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January 28 LOW Scores, BIG Raises: Fresno Unified’s Controversial Pay Hike
Despite chronically poor test scores, Fresno Unified board members voted 6–1 to more than double their pay to $54,000 a year, with the raises kicking in this February.

Jan 27th 2026

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21 min
January 28 Is California’s Drought Overhyped?
Marc Joffe, president of the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association, joins the show to challenge the narrative surrounding California’s drought. He breaks down whether the crisis is truly as dire as officials claim—or wildly overstated.

Jan 27th 2026

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12 min
January 27 Authorities Investigate Second Fatal Shooting In Minneapolis
Alex Pretti, a 37‑year‑old ICU nurse, was fatally shot Saturday morning by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis. Authorities say the encounter escalated after Pretti appeared to record CBP officers and was believed to be armed.

Jan 26th 2026

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44 min
January 27 The Exit State: Why Everyone’s Leaving California
California has topped the nation in population loss for six straight years, with residents heading to Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Sky‑high housing costs—nearly 58% above the national average—are driving the exodus.

Jan 26th 2026

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19 min
January 24 California’s Fraud Crisis Puts Minnesota To Shame
Vice President JD Vance claims a staggering $7 billion in fraud has surfaced in California, calling it a symptom of a deeper crisis. He warns that defiance from Democratic-led states on immigration has ignited an unprecedented showdown with the federal government.

Jan 23rd 2026

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22 min
January 22 Did The Dodgers Spark A Salary‑Cap Showdown?
MLB owners are heated after the Dodgers’ blockbuster grab of Kyle Tucker — and now some of them are pushing back with calls for a league‑wide salary cap. Morning news host CG joins the show to break down the fallout and what this could mean for baseball’s future.

Jan 22nd 2026

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10 min
January 22 Under The Golden Dome: The Greenland Deal Explained
President Donald Trump says his administration is negotiating a deal to give the U.S. ‘total access’ to Greenland, calling the territory vital for national security.

Jan 22nd 2026

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9 min
January 21 Trump’s Greenland Shockwave
Trump says he’s reached the framework of an “infinite” Greenland deal after talks with NATO leadership in Davos—and hints that tariffs on Europe may no longer be needed.

Jan 21st 2026

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27 min
January 20 T‑Rex Politics: Newsom Slams World Leaders Over Trump
California Governor Gavin Newsom blasted global leaders for failing to confront President Donald Trump, calling them “pathetic” and warning that Trump “devours” those who don’t stand up to him.

Jan 20th 2026

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5 min
January 20 Steve Hilton: Live Updates & Listener Q&A
Steve Hilton checks in live from the campaign trail with the latest updates and takes listener calls.

Jan 20th 2026

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22 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…