Ray Appleton

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Double The Roar: Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes Two New Lion Cubs Jul 17, 2026

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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

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Honoring A Fallen Officer: A Community Comes Together Jul 16, 2026

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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

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The DSA Demands Begin Jul 15, 2026

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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

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Notorious No More? Jul 13, 2026

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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

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Bonta's Blockbuster Battle Jul 13, 2026

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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

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Mars Mission: NASA Needs You Jul 09, 2026

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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

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The Sanctuary State Standoff Jul 09, 2026

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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

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FUSD: Nursing Negligence or Tragic Error? Jul 09, 2026

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A Fresno nurse faces the loss of her license following a patient death, raising serious questions about accountability and patient safety.

July 9th 2026

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Tax Trouble: What SB 762 Means For You Jul 09, 2026

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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

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D.C. Dysfunction & The Middle East Crisis Jul 08, 2026

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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

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