Philip Teresi

Philip Teresi takes a deeper look at a WSJ article that portrays Brad Reese as both Reese's biggest fan and Hershey's biggest nuisance. He spends his time celebrating the candy his grandfather invented while publicly challenging Hershey whenever he thinks the company is straying from the formula that made Reese's Peanut Butter Cups an American icon. Callers chime in with their sad experiences with...

In a The New York Times Magazine essay, writer Nitsuh Abebe examines the tabloid headline staple “breaks silence” and argues that it carries more baggage than many readers realize. The essay isn't really about celebrities. It's about how language influences readers. Abebe argues that the phrase “breaks silence” turns privacy into a story, implying that people have a duty to...

Mediaite, citing a report by The Bulwark, reports that conservative activist and election-integrity advocate Scott Presler is facing scrutiny after voter-registration records allegedly showed three people unrelated to him used his Pennsylvania home address to vote in the 2024 election.  The WSJ story highlights a growing disagreement between Washington and Kyiv. While Trump says Starlink acce...

The New York Times video report focuses on the release of a documentary alleging that the late Lindsey Graham engaged in paid sexual encounters with men. The allegations have generated significant online attention, but they remain unproven, and the documentary has fueled debate as much about politics and timing as about the claims themselves.  A quick-thinking Minnesota man jumped onto a movi...

Miguel Arias sparked controversy after interrupting a Fresno City Council meeting and using profanity while discussing Trump and pedophiles. The episode has added another flashpoint to Fresno's often-contentious local political environment.  In the Fox News segment you linked, Jeanine Pirro, identified as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, appeared on Jesse Watters Primetime to d...

Miguel Arias sparked controversy after interrupting a Fresno City Council meeting and using profanity while discussing Trump and pedophiles. The episode has added another flashpoint to Fresno's often-contentious local political environment.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Appl...

Some Tennessee voters reported touchscreen ballot-marking devices initially highlighting the wrong candidate, but election officials say voters were able to correct selections before casting ballots. At this point, officials say the complaints are consistent with touchscreen calibration or input issues and do not constitute evidence of election fraud or vote manipulation.  The New York Times...

The Fifth Circuit ruled that the federal government's decades-old ban on manufacturing switchblades for interstate commerce violates the Second Amendment, marking a significant win for knife-rights advocates and potentially setting up future review by the U.S. Supreme Court.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ i...

In a message addressed to Fresno Unified School District leadership, Manuel Bonilla, identified as president of the Fresno Teachers Association (FTA), requested an investigation into whether an incumbent school board trustee improperly used district resources, communication platforms, or student access in connection with a reelection campaign. Bonilla joins Philip Teresi with the latest call for a...

The City Journal article makes a broader policy argument: California's environmental-review process has become so complex that it significantly hinders major infrastructure projects. Its key evidence is that the high-speed rail project has generated more than 130,000 pages of environmental documentation and hundreds of millions of dollars in review costs while the rail line remains unfinished near...

Netanyahu has publicly elevated regime change in Iran from a long-discussed possibility to an explicit objective, saying he has instructed Israeli security agencies to pursue it and claiming Trump is prepared to help "finish the job." The White House, however, has publicly ruled out any U.S. attack before the 2026 midterm elections, and analysts question whether military action alone could accompl...

The newly unsealed records don't solve the mystery of the missing knife, but they show that authorities received information from a trusted federal informant who claimed knowledge about the weapon's disposal. Because the details remain undisclosed and the weapon was never recovered, the revelations raise new questions rather than providing definitive answers.  Cupertino isn't a traditional sp...

The current storm is significant on its own, but forecasters are watching it as a possible preview of a much more active pattern driven by a potentially historic El Niño. If those forecasts hold, California could face a winter with more frequent storms, heavier rainfall, increased flooding risk, and stronger coastal impacts than normal.  A month without alcohol won't reverse every long...

The economy is growing, avoiding recession, and benefiting from an AI investment boom, which supports Trump's claims that the U.S. economy is outperforming expectations. However, inflation remains elevated, job growth has slowed, and many middle- and lower-income Americans have not felt the full benefits of that growth, creating a more complicated picture than headline GDP numbers alone suggest.&n...

Reports say North Korea is continuing its hard-line approach toward South Korea. The planned restart of propaganda broadcasts, ongoing border fortification projects, and sharp rhetoric from both sides suggest tensions on the Korean Peninsula are increasing rather than easing.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ...

The controversy centers on whether the DOJ's list of approximately 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters is accurate. A preliminary sample reviewed by Los Angeles County found many individuals appeared to have been born in the U.S. and most had no voting history, raising questions about the list's reliability. The DOJ argues California should investigate further, while state and local officials warn th...

The controversy centers on whether using a political opponent's estranged parent in campaign advertising crosses a line. Ramaswamy says the ad raises legitimate questions about Acton's credibility, while Acton and her supporters argue it weaponizes a painful history of childhood abuse in one of the nation's most closely watched gubernatorial races.  With more than $11.5 million already raised...

The poll shows a significant public backlash against AI's rapid expansion. While technology companies and policymakers promote AI as an economic and strategic priority, most Americans currently view it as harmful to society, worry about job losses and security risks, and oppose the construction of additional data centers, especially in their own communities.  A critical vulnerability affectin...

The Daily Buzz Question New Mexico History Lesson - Do you agree or disagree with Trump’s proposal to rename New Mexico “New America”?  The Trump administration is actively considering whether to remove the White House press corps from its longtime workspace inside the White House complex. No decision has been announced, but the proposal would represent one of the most signi...

Goldman Sachs' 2018 warning is proving partly correct. The problem isn't that cures are medically unsuccessful. It's that some breakthrough gene therapies are struggling to become profitable businesses because they are expensive, target small populations, and are administered only once.  The Trump administration has formally advanced the 250-foot Triumphal Arch project, featuring a golden sta...

Mercedes-AMG's latest electric performance SUV can sound like a traditional AMG, but if you want the artificial V8 rumble instead of the artificial six-cylinder soundtrack, you'll need to buy one of the higher-priced models.  The Iran conflict has become more than a foreign-policy challenge for Trump; it is now a central campaign issue. With voters focused on energy prices, economic uncertain...

There is no confirmed evidence that Kim Jong Un has died or that Kim Yo Jong has formally taken power. The reports cited in the article are based on rumors and claims that, at least publicly, remain unverified.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube...

After a fourth shooting in six months, Fresno is responding with increased police presence, better lighting, more cameras, new loading zones, and crowd-control measures in an effort to improve safety and restore confidence in the Tower District nightlife area.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on...

How much does it really cost to put a police K-9 on the street? The answer may surprise you. Philip Teresi sits down with Dan Payne of Marine Corps League Detachment 14 and Officer Brian Sturgeon of the Fresno Police Department to discuss the growing need to support working dogs across the Central Valley. From specialized breeding and training costs to veterinary care, equipment, and retirement ne...

The rematch between Leticia Castillo and Clarissa Cervantes has shifted from policy debates to personal controversies, with each candidate facing renewed scrutiny over aspects of their past as voters head toward a closely watched election.  A suspicious powder-filled letter sent to Rep. Jim Costa's Visalia office is under investigation. No one was hurt, and authorities are working to determin...