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Ray Appleton

Ray Appleton began his radio career in Fresno in 1969. That career has taken him from Fresno to London and back. He has been a part of the KMJ team since 1987 and continues to share his thoughts and viewpoints with his very large and loyal audience weekdays from 11am-2pm on Central California’s News Talk 580 and 105.9 KMJ!

Latest Episodes:

MATT LEEDY: Dugout Dreams and the Story Behind the Book Oct 16, 2026

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Matt Leedy joins the show to talk about his new book, Dugout Dreams, and what inspired him to bring the story to life.

October 16th 2026

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FLYING TESLAS: ARE WE READY FOR THIS? Oct 16, 2026

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Tesla is taking transportation to new heights! The show dives into the buzz surrounding Tesla and the possibility of a flying car.

October 16th 2026

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JIM POLSGROVE: The Race For Assembly District 31 Oct 15, 2026

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Jim Polsgrove, Republican candidate for California State Assembly District 31, joins the show to discuss his campaign and why he’s running for office.

October 15th 2026

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FRESNO FALCONS: Hockey Is Back With A Record-Breaking Start In The Valley Oct 15, 2026

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The Fresno Falcons join the show after a record-breaking opening weekend! Star player Houston Wilson and Aaron Huffnagle talk about coming to California, the team’s hot start, and what they enjoy about playing in Fresno.

October 15th 2026

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WAYNE WINEGARDEN: Breaking Down the Billionaire Tax Oct 14, 2026

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The Pacific Research Institute’s Wayne Winegarden joins the show to discuss the billionaire tax and what it could mean for California.

October 14th 2026

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CLINT OLIVIER: Election Chaos & Jamie West's Bizarre Political Interview Oct 14, 2026

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Hour 1 is all about election chaos! Are you ready for the big day? Plus, we dive into a bizarre political interview with Indiana Democrat Jamie West that raised questions about her condition on camera.

October 14th 2026

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BLACK MARKET BURGERS, E. COLI & MASS LAYOFFS! Oct 13, 2026

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In Hour 3, we dive into the secret black-market delivery service for In-N-Out, E. coli concerns at public libraries, and layoffs hitting Kroger workers.

October 13th 2026

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MIKE MURPHY: The Battle For California’s Future & His Fight For State Assembly Oct 13, 2026

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The race for California’s future is heating up. Assembly candidate Mike Murphy joins the show to explain why he’s running for State Assembly, what he believes needs to change, and his vision for the Golden State.

October 13th 2026

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BLAKE TAYLOR: Theme Park Chaos, The Guilfoyle Firestorm & Tupac Murder Justice Oct 13, 2026

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Hour one hits the biggest headlines. Calls for Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, tragedy at Six Flags, a suspicious package shutting down Disneyland, and “Keffe D” Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur.

October 13th 2026

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LISA BASILE: Leadership, Mental Health & Trust in the Age of AI Oct 12, 2026

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New LinkCare CEO Lisa Basile joins the show to discuss leadership, mental health, and the importance of building community trust in the age of artificial intelligence.

October 12th 2026

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