Ray Appleton

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October 16, 2025 Katie Grimes on Prop 50, Assembly Bills 749 and 495
The California Globe’s Editor Katie Grimes joins Ray Appleton to discuss yet another violation of Title IX as Newsom signed Assembly Bill 749 to create a Sports Equity Commission. The National Abortion Rights Action League is campaigning for passage of Proposition 50, and Assembly Bill 495 will allow a broad range of relatives to step in as children's caregivers if their parents are deported.

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October 16, 2025 Obama Supporting Prop. 50 and Katie Porter’s Damage Control
Obama, who two months ago first spoke out in support of California voters deciding on redistricting options, said in a 30-second spot that began airing statewide on Oct. 14 that democracy is in peril, urging voters to support Prop 50.

Former California congresswoman Katie Porter is attempting to press “reset” on her campaign for governor following a disastrous week that started with a video of a tense exchange with a journalist and then evolved into a broader critique of her temperament when another video surfaced.

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19 min
October 15, 2025 Steve Hilton On Porter’s Plunge
In this episode, Steve Hilton takes aim at the dramatic fall of Congresswoman Katie Porter. Once hailed as a progressive powerhouse, Porter’s political momentum has hit a wall after videos surfaced showing her shouting profanities at a staffer during a Zoom call — yelling, “Get out of my f**ing shot!”* — and storming out of a tense CBS interview.

Oct 14th 2025

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22 min
October 15, 2025 While The World Seeks Peace, Newsom Throws Tantrums
As historic peace efforts unfold in the Middle East, California Governor Gavin Newsom grabs headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Oct 14th 2025

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9 min
October 13, 2025 JD Vance vs. George Stephanopoulos – What Really Happened?
Ray breaks down the tense on-air clash between Senator JD Vance and ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that ended with a cut-off interview and a media firestorm. What sparked the confrontation?

Oct 13th 2025

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9 min
October 13, 2025 Prop 50 Exposed: Tom Del Beccaro Unleashes the Truth
Political commentator and author Tom Del Beccaro dives deep into the chilling realities, the hidden motives, and the long-term impact of California’s Proposition 50.

Oct 13th 2025

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13 min
October 13, 2025 Measure C and a Sex Offender at Fresno High School
Gary Bredefeld is joined by Brooke Ashjian and Buddy Mendes discussing the future of Measure C and the claim for damages that alleges the Fresno Unified School District and Fresno High School permitted a convicted felon and registered sex offender to be around students.

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39 min
October 10, 2025 Why Prop 50 Is The Wrong Move - Insights From Bredefeld & Magsig
Fresno County Supervisors Gary Bredefeld and Nathan Magsig break down why they’re urging voters to say “No” on Proposition 50. As California heads toward a pivotal special election, Prop 50 proposes a dramatic shift in how congressional districts are drawn—replacing the state’s independent redistricting commission with maps heavily favoring Democrats.

Oct 10th 2025

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31 min
October 09, 2025 FUSD Failure: How Was A Registered Offender Allowed To Coach At Fresno High?
A recent legal claim alleges that Fresno Unified School District allowed a registered sex offender to serve as a volunteer coach at Fresno High School, despite his criminal history. The district reportedly failed to investigate multiple complaints from student-athletes about the coach’s inappropriate conduct, including unwanted physical contact during practices.

Oct 9th 2025

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October 09, 2025 Another Hot Mic Moment: Katie Porter’s Campaign In Crisis
Another newly surfaced video shows California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter—currently a frontrunner—sharply reprimanding a staffer during a 2021 meeting taped for the Biden administration. When the staffer entered the frame, Porter snapped, saying, “Get out of my F**** shot!” The incident, edited out of the final government video, has reignited scrutiny over Porter’s leadership style and temperament

Oct 9th 2025

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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…