Ray Appleton

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October 08 BLAKE TAYLOR: Arax vs. Thomas & FUSD ruling, Could Gov. Newsom commute death penalties?, First grade school shooter also has a foul mouth + Big $$ donated to Cen. Calif. Food Bank!
Guest host Blake Taylor tackles the latest twists in the Don Arax-Kiesha Thomas case, the shocking story of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher, and Gavin Newsom's push to end the death penalty. Plus we have totals from the 13th annual Feeding Families Fund Drive benefitting the Central California Food Bank

October 8th 2026

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38 min
October 07 JOHN GERARDI: The Cornell 7 & The Christa Pike Execution Controversy
Guest host JOHN GERARDI dives into the shocking case of the "Cornell 7" and breaks down the latest developments surrounding Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, including the state’s botched execution rollout and what it could mean for her long-delayed death sentence.

October 7th 2026

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20 min
October 07 JOHN GERARDI: Political Intimidation Allegations Rock Local Race
Guest host JOHN GERARDI breaks down the latest developments in California's election season, including a controversy in the SCCCD Area 5 race after candidate Terance Frazier faced calls to step down following a recorded encounter at the home of a political opponent that sparked allegations of intimidation

October 7th 2026

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28 min
October 06 MIKE GARCIA: Ex-Congressman & Navy fighter pilot talks Iran conflict and California's biggest races
FORMER REP. MIKE GARCIA joins the show to break down California's latest elections, key races across the state, and what the outcomes could mean for the future of California politics.

October 6th 2026

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15 min
October 06 TRUMP: L.A. & San Diego Are A "Small Price To Pay"
President Donald Trump's comments about sacrificing Los Angeles and San Diego for peace in the Middle East ignited controversy, prompting KMJ listeners to sound off on the issue.

October 6th 2026

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30 min
October 06 CARTELS, CROPS & COSTS: California Ag Crisis with Manuel Cunha Pres. of the Nisei Farmers League
Manuel "Manny" Cunha Jr. joins the show to discuss several pressing agricultural issues, including alleged avocado cartel import ties, rising wages for farmworkers, ICE raids, equipment theft and the challenges facing California growers and the state's agricultural industry.

October 6th 2026

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23 min
October 05 BLAKE TAYLOR: High-Stakes Supreme Court Battles & Updates On The Christa Pike Case
California farmers get a potential break at the pump, while the Christa Pike case sparks fresh debate over the death penalty, justice, and a botched execution.

October 5th 2026

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1 hr 12 min
October 05 NOELLE CHANEY: Campaign Controversy and a Digger Review
Noelle Chaney joins the show to break down California's governor's race, the fallout from Steve Hilton's controversial new campaign ad, and what the latest polling means for the race. Plus, Blake shares his review of Digger and discusses why the Tom Cruise film is struggling at the box office

October 5th 2026

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37 min
October 02 MARC KAPETAN: Inside The Christa Pike Execution Disaster
MARC KAPETAN joins to discuss the botched execution of Christa Pike and the firestorm it has unleashed. What went wrong, who could face consequences, and what happens next?

October 2nd 2026

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12 min
October 02 BILL JONES & DON WAGNER: Inside California's Voter ID Fight
BILL JONES & DON WAGNER joins to discuss the push for voter ID laws in California and why the debate is heating up. What would it mean for voters, and why is it so controversial?

October 2nd 2026

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19 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…