Ray Appleton

Don Wagner, candidate for California Secretary of State, joins the show to discuss his campaign and his plans if elected. Apr 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 wherever else you listen to podc...

Tom Lang from the Fresno Aquarium joins Bill Thornberry to talk about the aquarium’s mission, fundraising efforts, and the debut of a brand-new theme song. Apr 24th 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 , You...

Ray recaps the California governor debate, delivering the biggest highlights, sharpest exchanges, and what each candidate revealed on the biggest stage so far. Apr 23rd 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...

Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to discuss the latest on the standoff at the Strait of Hormuz, how Iran's regime is fragmenting just like the Nazis and Hirohito's Japan, corrupt members of Congress and the gerrymandering racket. Apr 22nd 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Apple...

Katy Grimes, founder of the California Globe, joins us to break down key California issues, including the state’s sharply rising gas prices.  Apr 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 Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or w...

Dale Anderson of Project Survival Cat Haven joins the show to share stories from his recent expedition to Mongolia, where he set out to locate the elusive Pallas’s cat. Apr 16th 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...

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer joins the program to discuss the newly revised Measure C and how it could improve roadways across the city.” Apr 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 Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else y...

Another accuser has come forward alleging sexual assault by Rep. Eric Swalwell in an incident she says took place at a West Hollywood hotel in 2018.  Tom Del Beccaro joins the show to discuss the allegations, what could come next for Swalwell, and the potential impact on the California governor’s race. Apr 14th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleto...

Kyle Kirkland joins the show to discuss his congressional run and the issues driving his campaign. He also shares his perspective on the race against incumbent Jim Costa. Apr 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, Spot...

Steve Hilton joins the show to discuss the political downfall of Eric Swalwell and the controversies surrounding his career. The conversation also covers Swalwell’s decision to step out of the California gubernatorial race. Apr 13th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show&...

Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to discuss renewed debate over the U.S. draft and the significance of the Artemis II re‑entry mission. We explore how the moon program could strengthen America’s position in the global space race. Apr 10th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Apple...

Congressman Vince Fong joins the show to discuss his new OUTPACE in Space Act, aimed at strengthening U.S. space leadership amid growing competition from China. The legislation would reduce regulatory hurdles that currently limit airspace access for commercial rocket launches and slow American innovation. Apr 9th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all...

Assemblymember Alexandra M. Macedo joins the show to break down a major hospice fraud bust that allegedly defrauded Medi‑Cal of $267 million. State officials say charges have been filed against 21 suspects, with more arrests expected. Apr 8th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton S...

Military veterans are criticizing a Democratic congressional candidate, Ammar Campa-Najjar, alleging he overstated his Navy service and used a deceased Korean War veteran’s gravesite during a campaign appearance.  Apr 8th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’...

Guest host Major Terry Slatic analyzes President Trump’s announcement of a proposed two‑week ceasefire with Iran, conditioned on the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Apr 8th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app,...

As strikes on Iran intensify ahead of a looming deadline and a dire warning from President Trump dominates headlines, we examine what’s fact versus rhetoric in a rapidly escalating moment. Guest host Jim Franklin joins the conversation to break down the context and how extreme language shapes public perception during global crises. Apr 7th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and...

Guest host John Gerardi breaks down the ongoing failure of California’s high-speed rail project—and why it’s now cheaper to send someone to the moon than to finish this so‑called “train to nowhere.” Apr 6th 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show&rs...

A special Good Friday episode with  guest host Brooke Ashjian & Mayor Jerry Dyer. Apr 3rd 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 podcasts.    ---  'The...

A Good Friday special episode offering faith, reflection, and perspective with guest host Brooke Ashjian and pastor Jim Franklin. Apr 3rd 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 pod...

President Donald Trump shared an update on Iran and what could come next. Guest host John Gerardi also takes a look at the latest developments surrounding the moon mission. Apr 2nd 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, Spo...

President Donald Trump has dismissed Pam Bondi as attorney general, appointing Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role on an acting basis. John Gerardi guest hosts to break down the developments and what comes next. Apr 2nd 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Sh...

It’s Law & Order time on KMJ as Blake breaks down local crime trends and the bizarre case of a police chief caught driving badly in San Leandro. Apr 1st 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 wherev...

What happens if birthright citizenship changes? Amy Swearer of Advancing American Freedom joins the show with answers. Apr 1st 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 podcasts.&nbsp...

The countdown is almost over as Artemis II enters its final hours, with NASA engineers confident all systems are go. We dive into the tension, the tech, and why this moonshot could mark a bold new chapter in human spaceflight. Mar 31st 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show&rsq...

Money talks—especially in politics. In this episode, Ray breaks down the California governor’s race by following the dollars, revealing what each candidate earns, pays, and what it could signal for the state’s future. Mar 31st 2026    ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton...