Ray Appleton

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is being hailed as a powerful take on Homer’s classic tale. Josh breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and the one thing he feels the film left behind. July 20th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available o...

A California courtroom showdown begins as the accused getaway driver in the 2023 killing of Clovis teenager Caleb Quick heads to trial after rejecting a plea deal, setting the stage for a closely watched case that has gripped the Central Valley. July 17th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The R...

Fresno Chaffee Zoo CEO Jon Dohlin joins the show to share the excitement surrounding two lion cubs born on the Fourth of July, reveal what it takes to care for and breed these majestic big cats, and give a sneak peek at the zoo’s upcoming renovations. July 17th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   --- &n...

Dan Payne joins the show to discuss the tragic loss of a beloved K-9 officer who died after being startled by Fourth of July fireworks and escaping his yard. Dan shares how the community is coming together to raise funds to help the department purchase and train a new police K-9. July 16th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:&...

AOC’s rising presidential star is igniting a civil war within America’s largest socialist movement—and the fight could reshape the future of the Democratic Party. July 15th 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...

Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC return ended in just over a minute when a leg injury handed Max Holloway a stunning TKO victory. July 13th 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 else yo...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a 12-state lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger would reduce competition and give one company outsized control over the entertainment industry. July 13th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:&n...

NASA is looking for volunteers to spend a year in a simulated Mars habitat, helping researchers prepare for future missions to the Moon and Red Planet. July 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 Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube...

Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to discuss the Stop Sanctuary Jurisdiction Bill and its impact on immigration enforcement and local government policies. July 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 Podcasts, Spotif...

A Fresno nurse faces the loss of her license following a patient death, raising serious questions about accountability and patient safety. July 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 Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever...

Susan Shelley of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association joins the show to break down SB 762 and what it could mean for local sales taxes across California. July 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 Podcasts, Spotify , Yo...

Theo Von and Sen. John Kennedy swap hilarious Louisiana stories, take aim at Washington politics, and weigh in on the escalating conflict in the Middle East in a conversation you won't want to miss. July 8th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on th...

Tom Del Beccaro joined the show to break down the Democratic Party’s ongoing struggles and why he believes it's continuing down the political rabbit hole. July 7th 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...

Gloria Romero joins the show to discuss her run for lieutenant governor and why she believes she and Steve Hilton can help turn California around. July 6th 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 w...

Kyle Kirkland joins Ray to talk politics, his congressional campaign, and his involvement with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. July 6th 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 else you listen to p...

Victor Davis Hanson joins the show to discuss today’s political landscape and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. July 6th 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 else you liste...

Before there was a United States, there was George Washington—the leader whose courage, restraint, and vision made him the indispensable man in America's fight for independence and survival. July 2nd 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the...

The Supreme Court dealt a major blow to President Trump’s immigration agenda, ruling 6-3 that children born in the United States are citizens under the 14th Amendment and striking down his executive order limiting birthright citizenship. June 30th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' T...

Jon Coupal of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association joins the show to discuss the Local Taxpayer Protection Act and what it could mean for taxpayers, local governments, and future tax measures across California. June 29th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is avail...

Buc-ee’s is hitting the road with plans to open 15 new locations across the South and Midwest by 2031, expanding the beloved travel stop’s footprint in a big way. June 29th 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...

California Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for a national billionaire tax as part of what he calls an “economic reset,” while opposing a similar wealth tax proposal set to appear on California’s ballot.  June 26th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton...

A Sanger family heard strange cries from their barn Friday morning and discovered Sarge, the escaped Fresno Chaffee Zoo macaw. The bird briefly flew around before landing nearby, allowing it to be reunited with handlers. June 26th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show&rs...

America celebrates 250 years! Clint takes a look back at 250 years of grit, sacrifice, and strength that built a nation. June 25th 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 else you listen t...

President Trump kicks off a massive, 16-day Great American State Fair on the National Mall, launching the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations with big attractions, patriotic showcases, and a festival-scale spectacle. June 25th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton S...

Federal officials warn a disturbing new wave of vandalism is hitting the National Mall, with incidents ranging from blood-written messages on the Washington Monument to damage of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. June 25th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow  'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’...