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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:

BIG SCREEN SHAKEUP: Galaxy Theatres Takes Over Maya Cinemas Oct 12, 2026

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VERONICA GARCIA: Regional Manager of Galaxy Theatres joins the show to discuss the company taking over Maya Cinemas in Fresno.

October 12th 2026

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CHAD WOOTERS: Can AI Actually Make the World Better? Oct 12, 2026

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CHAD WOOTERS joins the show to discuss AI and how it can actually help make the world a better place when used responsibly.

October 12th 2026

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CEMEX Mining Expansion Faces Setback After Planning Commission Vote Oct 09, 2026

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CEMEX’s mining expansion plan is stalled after a 3-3 Planning Commission vote. Is this the end of the proposal, or just another hurdle?

October 9th 2026

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BEN ALLEN: The Race For California Insurance Commissioner Oct 09, 2026

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State Senator Ben Allen joined the program to talk about his bid to become California’s next Insurance Commissioner.

October 9th 2026

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BLAKE TAYLOR: Arax vs. Thomas & FUSD ruling, Could Gov. Newsom commute death penalties?, First grade school shooter also has a foul mouth + Big $$ donated to Cen. Calif. Food Bank! Oct 08, 2026

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Guest host Blake Taylor tackles the latest twists in the Don Arax-Kiesha Thomas case, the shocking story of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher, and Gavin Newsom's push to end the death penalty. Plus we have totals from the 13th annual Feeding Families Fund Drive benefitting the Central California Food Bank

October 8th 2026

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JOHN GERARDI: The Cornell 7 & The Christa Pike Execution Controversy Oct 07, 2026

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Guest host JOHN GERARDI dives into the shocking case of the "Cornell 7" and breaks down the latest developments surrounding Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, including the state’s botched execution rollout and what it could mean for her long-delayed death sentence.

October 7th 2026

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JOHN GERARDI: Political Intimidation Allegations Rock Local Race Oct 07, 2026

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Guest host JOHN GERARDI breaks down the latest developments in California's election season, including a controversy in the SCCCD Area 5 race after candidate Terance Frazier faced calls to step down following a recorded encounter at the home of a political opponent that sparked allegations of intimidation

October 7th 2026

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MIKE GARCIA: Ex-Congressman & Navy fighter pilot talks Iran conflict and California's biggest races Oct 06, 2026

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FORMER REP. MIKE GARCIA joins the show to break down California's latest elections, key races across the state, and what the outcomes could mean for the future of California politics.

October 6th 2026

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TRUMP: L.A. & San Diego Are A "Small Price To Pay" Oct 06, 2026

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President Donald Trump's comments about sacrificing Los Angeles and San Diego for peace in the Middle East ignited controversy, prompting KMJ listeners to sound off on the issue.

October 6th 2026

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CARTELS, CROPS & COSTS: California Ag Crisis with Manuel Cunha Pres. of the Nisei Farmers League Oct 06, 2026

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Manuel "Manny" Cunha Jr. joins the show to discuss several pressing agricultural issues, including alleged avocado cartel import ties, rising wages for farmworkers, ICE raids, equipment theft and the challenges facing California growers and the state's agricultural industry.

October 6th 2026

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