Ray Appleton

PETER VALLIS joins the show to preview Greek Fest 2026, highlighting the food, music, dancing, and traditions that make it one of the Valley’s most popular cultural celebrations. September 14th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW...

JOE BASILE, pastor of Restoration Church and author of The Infinity Chronicles , joins the show to discuss the release of three new books in the series and his appearance in the History Channel documentary The Jesus Strand . September 14th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleto...

Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins the show to discuss Trump's promise of more money for Americans, GOP turmoil, economic concerns, and why he says Trump has become an "albatross" for parts of the Republican Party. September 14th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show&rsq...

As America marks 25 years since 9/11, ABC30’s Warren Armstrong recounts what it was like to be traveling across the country during one of the darkest days in U.S. history. September 11th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, A...

President Trump is promising Americans a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” if Republicans hold Congress after the midterms, but critics are questioning whether the trillion-dollar proposal is legal, affordable, or even possible. September 10th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray A...

Former Fresno Arts Council manager Suliana Cadwell has been ordered to repay stolen funds, and Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi joins the show to discuss the fallout. September 9th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple...

From taxes to public safety, Jon walks through the 14 California ballot measures that could have a major impact on your daily life. September 8th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever el...

Blake is joined by attorney Marc Kapetan to get the lowdown on the mistrial in the murder case of Lindsay Clancy.  Plus the guys react to Fresno State alum and Trump's former Sec. of Labor Lori Chavez DeRemer who's accused of having an affair AND going to strip clubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blake Taylor exposes the lack of leadership within the Fresno Unified School District after the cancellation of student field trips.  Plus Fresno City Councilman Nick Richardson details why the city is banning data centers for the next decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JON DOHLIN , CEO of Fresno Chaffee Zoo, joins the show to discuss the birth of the zoo's newest giraffe and upcoming events, including the Safari Night Gala and the Toss the Tusk fundraiser. September 3rd 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW...

Measure S is headed to the November ballot after a judge's ruling, and Fresno County Board Chair Garry Bredefeld joins the show to explain why he's taking the fight to the voters. August 31st 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Po...

Hockey heads back to Fresno! Fresno Falcons President Jimmy Fries, Owner Parker Moskal, and Head Coach Iain Duncan join the show to discuss the long-awaited return of the Falcons and their vision for bringing professional hockey back to Fresno. August 28th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---   ...

Raul Rodriguez of California Classic Events joins the show to discuss the upcoming 9/11 Run to Remember in Clovis on September 5, honoring the heroes and lives impacted by the events of September 11. August 28th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available o...

Clint discusss his op-ed praising Sen. Anna Caballero's leadership on privacy reform sparks a discussion about SB 690, California's growing wave of CIPA lawsuits, and the impact on small businesses and nonprofits August 27th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ i...

Congressional candidate Kyle Kirkland joins the program to discuss his campaign and the priorities he would pursue if elected to represent the Central Valley in Washington. August 27th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Pod...

Christopher Gabriel joins the show to discuss the Angels’ disastrous season, declining attendance, and why fans are giving up on the team. August 27th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or...

Fresno County judicial candidate Ashley Paulson joins the show to share her firsthand account of the Courthouse Park stabbing and the chaos that unfolded during the altercation. August 27th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Appl...

Dale Anderson of Project Survival Cat Haven joins the show to discuss the heartbreaking loss of Samba, the black jaguar who died Monday after a rattlesnake bite. August 27th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spot...

Dolly Parton's passing marks the end of an extraordinary era in music and philanthropy, leaving behind a legacy of timeless songs, boundless generosity, and a profound impact on generations of fans. August 25th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on...

Lance Christensen joins the show to discuss efforts to form a teachers union in Clovis Unified and what it could mean for educators, school leadership, and the district's future. August 24th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, App...

A senior Fresno County prosecutor was hospitalized after a stabbing at Courthouse Park, and Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni and Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto join the show with the latest on the investigation. August 21st 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is ava...

Steve Hilton joins the show to discuss his call to remove Nancy Skinner from the California Energy Commission and his plan to abolish the agency altogether as part of a broader shakeup of California energy policy August 21st 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is avai...

Parents are sounding the alarm after a controversial college art course offered to Sanger High students sparked outrage over sexually explicit content in the classroom. August 20th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcast...

Assemblyman Joe Patterson joins the show to discuss the bizarre confrontation that erupted during YouTuber Nick Shirley’s Capitol interview, sharing firsthand details from the incident he witnessed as it unfolded August 20th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show&rs...

New state rules could limit which replacement tires drivers can buy, sparking concerns about consumer choice and government overreach August 19th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever el...