Sunday Conversation with Alexan Balekian

For the first time, Fresno City Manager Georgeanne White breaks her silence over the City's litigation against Granite Park and Terance Frazier. This week, the city not only took over the Park but also started making upgrades. The City Manager also reveals she is in talks with the District Attorney and says Fraziers has made millions of dollars during his time as operator of the park and Pres...

This week's episode focuses on Granite Park and what comes next after Terance Frazier, the President of the Central Valley Community Sports Foundation, received an eviction letter from the Sheriff's office to vacate the venue in 5-days. What Frazier is hoping a judge will do, and what this means for Little League teams who have signed up for the July 4th tournament. Also, Frazier opens u...

Alexan lost a fight with a mosquito.  Late votes are still being counted from the June Primary.  Club One Casino owner Kyle Kirkland discusses his chances against longtime Rep. Jim Costa.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexan is joined by Clint Olivier and Bill McEwen to break down the results of the June Primary election.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexan is joined by Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz to discuss legal issues within the city and a recent scare by an armed man at his home.  Plus a Primary election preview with Alex Tavlian and Tal Eslick  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexan is joined by Clovis City Ccouncilman, Matt Basgall, Fresno County Clerk James Kus and Fowler Councilman Karnig Kazarian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexan discusses the surprise attack ad targeting Parlier Mayor and Fresno County Supervisor District 4 candidate Alma Beltran.  Clovis Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce on Measure C roads tax issue.  Mark Standriff & Liz Laval bring back Legends...the Legacies Continue to KMJ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics and Education are in focus as Alexan is joined by the candidates for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools:  Incumbent Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher and challengers Dr. Eimear O’Brien and Dr. Johnny Alvarado. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sheriff reveals new details about the horrific murder of Deputy Randy Hoppert. Why the sheriff decided to say what he did, when he revealed they killed the suspect by running him over with a bobcat vehicle, and the eerie text message the suspect sent that triggered a deadly response.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roundtable discussion on the Armenian Genocide commemoration, the modern-day genocide, the political atrocities being committed and whether it is relevant on Capitol Hill?  Matthew Jendian - Fresno State Professor of Sociology and Director of Humanics at Fresno State, Berj Karamanlian - AYF Chairman, Karina Messerlian - AYF Secretary, Hovig Ohanian - Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee...

American Lebanese Druze leader, former Tribal Sheikh, and one of the most trusted Middle East insiders, Mike Hamzy joins the show for an in-depth look at how Israel could have crippled President Trump's ceasefire deal with Iran.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary local TV personality Kopi sits down with Alexan for some baklava and a look back on his award-winning career on the local airwaves and in Hollywood. KMJ's Sunday Conversation is sponsored by: Gar And The Press Box See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League discusses the shocking allegations of child sex abuse and rape against the late United Farm Workers President César Chávez See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GVWire News Director Bill McEwen and Clovis Unified Trustee Clint Olivier join Alexan Balekian in a roundtable discussion on a number of local public affairs making national headlines. Can Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula win over voters for a seat on the Fresno City Council despite a very ugly and public divorce and a mysterious stint in rehab? Plus, should Fresno State AD Garrett Klassy fire Vance W...

Kerman Mayor Maria Pacheco joins Alexan Balekian on this week’s Sunday Conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexan discusses The Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty and gets an exclusive update on the arrest of High Speed Rail's Ceo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexan Balekian sits down with Mike Karbassi and Mark Kapetan to discuss the alleged embezzlment of Fresno's Arts Council funds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Guest Former NFL Player And CEO of Golden Charter Academy, breaks his silence over accusations and complaints filed To Fresno Unified. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Fresno County Supervisor Chair - Garry Bredefeld Fresno County Democrat Party Representative - Lonny Johnson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clovis City Councilman Matt Basgall.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz and Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Candidate Eimear O.'Brien join the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill McEwen and Clint Olivier make their 2026 political predictions along with Fresno City Councilmember Nick Richardson join the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Criminal defense attorney Mark Coleman also joins the show following the prison sentence of former Valley congressman T.J. Cox. The in-depth, exclusive interview about the case you won't hear anywhere else. Alexan's TV mentor and friend Orin Winick joins the show for a trip down memory lane and explains why he's ready to make new memories in the Central Valley. Please Like, Comment and Follow ' Su...

Republican Valley Assemblyman David Tangipa breaks down why he believes the judge could rule in favor of his lawsuit against Governor Newsom when the case goes in front of a judge this next week. Also, his strange encounter with Governor Newsom, which just so happened to be the first time he met him in person, and what Newsom said to him.  Please Like, Comment and Follow ' Sunday Conversation...

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