Podcast appearances and mentions of ray appleton

SPECIAL TEAM COVERAGE FROM KMJ's Blake Taylor, Ray Appleton, John Broeske, Christina Musson & John Gerardi - The U.S. and Israel have launched sweeping joint military operations across Iran, striking leadership, intelligence, and military sites in Operation Epic Fury and Operation Raging Lion. Among the most consequential outcomes, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, a development confirmed by U.S. and Israeli officials. Explosions rocked Tehran and other cities as Iran retaliated with missile barrages across the Middle East, escalating fears of a rapidly widening conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray kicks off Christmas week with updates on the firing of several American Ambassadors and Tom Homan warns of increasing threats against ICE. KMJ #California #Fresno #ICE #TomHoman #Armenia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President of the Fresno Historical Society, Elizabeth Laval, has solved the near century-long mystery of the Belmont Underpass lanterns. She joins Ray with the wild story. Please like & subscribe to the Ray Appleton podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer joined Ray on Tuesday to discuss reports that the SEDA development plan could shudder up to 11 Fresno Unified schools. Dyer said there is "a lot of mis-information out there...some of it unintentional, some of it intentional."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton tells us how he can fix California including cleaning up the horrific sex trade in SoCal. Plus, the Rolling Stones call off their 2026 stadium tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO and Editor of the California Globe, Katie Grimes is not one to hold back. She joins Ray to blast Gov. Newsom on his failures in the state's top office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antisemitism is on the rise in Australia as a father & son terror cell strikes beachgoers. Like & SubscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Reiner's son is arrested for allegedly murdering his famous parents, the FBI announces it has foiled a NYE terror plot in Southern California and the latest on the search for the shooter at Brown UniversitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Criminal defense attorney (and KMJ host) Marc Kapetan lends his legal expertise to the horrific double murder of Rob & Michell Reiner - allegedly at the hands of their disturbed son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GOP Gubernatorial front-runner Steve Hilton joined Ray to break down the vote on Prop. 50 and the NYC Mayor election. Callers burn up the phone lines too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The California Globe’s Editor Katie Grimes joins Ray Appleton to discuss yet another violation of Title IX as Newsom signed Assembly Bill 749 to create a Sports Equity Commission. The National Abortion Rights Action League is campaigning for passage of Proposition 50, and Assembly Bill 495 will allow a broad range of relatives to step in as children's caregivers if their parents are deported. 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 Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blake discusses the future of The Ray Appleton Show. May 12th 2025 --- 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 Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In for Ray Appleton is Fresno County Supervisor, Garry Bredefeld. Nathan Magsig joins the program talking about President Trump’s second term in the White House, the progress coming from Fresno County’s Board of Supervisors, details on SB54 and his run for senate district 12. 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 Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In for Ray Appleton is Fresno County Supervisor, Garry Bredefeld. Supervisors Bredefeld and Magsig talk to Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni. The Sheriff discusses the resources needed to fight crime effectively, AB109 and Tren de Aragua gangsters. 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 Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime KMJ General Manager Al Smith has passed away at the age of 86. Ray Appleton joins Broesk & Musson to remember their friend and former boss. Story Here: https://www.kmjnow.com/2025/02/16/longtime-kmj-gm-al-smith-passes-away-at-86/ Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregory T Angelo, President of the New Tolerance Campaign joined Clint on the Ray Appleton show to talk about the launch of NTC's Hate Map project.  August 28th 2024   ---  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 Ray Appleton Show'   Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ    | Website  | Facebook | Podcast |   -  Everything KMJ   KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22, 2024  Hour 1:  Ray is live from Pismo's Coastal Grill for a fundraiser for the new Fresno Co. Sheriff's Memorial. He is joined by former Sheriff Margaret Mims & former Sheriff Steve Magarian.   The Ray Appleton Show   Weekdays 11-2PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ  Follow on facebook/  Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Appleton Promo - 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garry Bredefeld & Fresno Co. DA Lisa Smittcamp join Ray Appleton to battle over the controversial Valley Children's CEO's $5 million + salary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former baseball star Steve Garvey in California Senate race joined the show to speak with Ray Appleton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the California Globe Katy Grimes joins the Ray Appleton show to discuss the latest on the efforts to fix Prop 47 and Gavin Newsom's “softball” interview on Bill Mahr's show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Begin discussing how Austin went Awol. Then they move to how Donald Trump won't make his own closing argument in his New York civil business fraud trial after his lawyers objected to the judge's insistence that the former president would stick to “relevant” matters. Nikki Haley as a topic and also Measure E. Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) got a virtual earful in response to her latest demand for “reparations,” in which she claimed that black Americans were “OWED” restitution for the damages wrought by slavery, Jim Crow laws, and other policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Media outlets buried the revelation that an accuser of the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein had retracted former President Donald Trump from her allegations. A Maryland high school principal approved a request for a anti-Israel walkout on the anniversary of Kristallnacht and told students he was “proud” of them when they said they were following a call by the Palestinian Youth Movement, records show. Devon Mathis, R-Porterville, in an op-ed, wrote that providing services to all immigrants could reduce healthcare costs. “While some claim that offering healthcare eligibility to undocumented immigrants would pose a burdensome cost to California taxpayers, the evidence does not support this narrative,” Mathis wrote. “The best we can do in the State Legislature is to make our healthcare system more efficient and fiscally responsible, which is exactly what expanding healthcare eligibility to undocumented immigrants does.” His reasoningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devon Mathis, R-Porterville, in an op-ed, wrote that providing services to all immigrants could reduce healthcare costs. David calls in to talk about the outrageous cost of living in California and how it will impact our state for generations if we don't get Sacramento's fiscal house in order as he makes a run for State Assembly. Bill Clinton was spotted palling around with California Gov. Gavin Newsom at a luxurious Mexican resort last week as troves of court documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein pulled the ex-president back into the spotlight.  Nikki Haley's campaign reportedly canceled an event at the last minute to avoid what her critics describe as embarrassment, as video showed a relatively empty room and a few pro-Haley signs hanging on a wall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Host Pastor Joe Basil takes the big seat in replacement of the vacationing Ray Appleton. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants former President Donald Trump on the California ballot in 2024, unlike his Lt. Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devin is back on the KMJ airwaves to dig his heels in and discuss Kevin McCarthy's overall departure from congress. He also discusses his personal line of wine now available.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy "JJ" Walker calls in to discuss the passing of his longtime friend and tv legend Norman Lear and shares an incredible insight as to how he got his role on Good Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Ray dive into last weeks Newsom vs DeSantis Debate, CA 61 billion dollar shortfall, the middle east, a couple of housing ballonts,  and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kash and Ray talk about several important topics including the Biden Crisis, the mood of the Country, Liz Chaney, Donald Trump, the Middle East, Plus a Republican Ralley Kash will be attending here in the Valley, and more. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has warned that Western powers should be prepared for “bad news” from Ukraine in the wake of Kyiv's failed “counter-offensive” against occupying Russian forces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock and roll singer Ozzy Osbourne recently gave an update about his health status, saying he'd like to perform in concert at least one more time. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) blasted the National Security Agency (NSA) on Monday in response to a Daily Wire investigation that revealed the agency created a woke diversity, equity, and inclusion glossary that pushes Critical Race Theory and radical gender ideology. An adult male guest at Disneyland was arrested on Sunday after he stripped down fully naked and caused havoc in the California park during the Thanksgiving holiday — boarding a boat on the “It's A Small World” ride before he was apprehended and removed from the property.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irma Olguin, Jr. and Jake Soberal, the founders and leaders of the failed Fresno-based technology company Bitwise, self-surrendered today on a federal complaint charging them with conspiring to commit wire fraud and taking more than $100,000,000 from various businesses and individuals, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The congressman joins Ray to discuss why he voted the way he did regarging the censorship of Tlib. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) disputed a live-on-air fact check from NBC News co-moderator Lester Holt during Wednesday night's third Republican presidential debate in Miami. Nikki Haley claimed Ukraine is a “democracy” during the GOP primary debate on Wednesday. A little-known "socialist" activist hub in New York City pushing pro-China talking points is helping to organize protests against Israel in the United States alongside shadowy dark money groups sympathetic to Hamas and other Palestinian terror factions, records show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kash is an American attorney, children's book author, and former government official. He served as chief of staff to the acting United States secretary of defense under President Donald Trump. A member of the Republican Party, Patel worked at the National Security Council and United States House of Representatives and was previously a federal public defender, a federal prosecutor working on national security cases, and a legal liaison to the United States Armed Forces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Linda Halderman calls in to discuss why Most Jewish Americans are Democrats?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devin call in to discuss a plethra of topics including Mike Johnson, Hamas and Israel, and more. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby blasted a reporter for asking a question critical of President Joe Biden's response to the war in Gaza. 2023 has been the worst year on record at the border, with a staggering 3.2 million encounters nationwide, according to a report from the House Committee on Homeland Security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Del Beccaro is a radio and TV commentator, Keynote Speaker and the author of The Divided Era, the historical perspective that explains the more gov't decides, the more it divides. Tom makes over 450 radio and TV appearances a year throughout the country. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is handing his current and possible future Republican opponents a potent line of political attack in his trip to China this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victor Davis Hanson is an American classicist, military historian, farmer, and political commentator. He has been a commentator on modern and ancient warfare and contemporary politics for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, National Review, The Washington Times and other media outlets. He is a professor emeritus of Classics at California State University, Fresno, the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in classics and military history at the Hoover Institution, and visiting professor at Hillsdale College. Hanson was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2007 by President George W. Bush, and was a presidential appointee in 2007–2008 on the American Battle Monuments Commission. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that an emergency airlift that he ordered brought home another 200 Americans from Israel following the unprecedented terrorist attacks that occurred in the country last weekend, which killed more than 30 Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Israeli military pulverized the Gaza Strip with airstrikes, prepared for a possible ground invasion and said Thursday its complete siege — which has left Palestinians desperate for food, fuel and medicine — would remain in place until the Hamas militants that rule the territory freed some 150 hostages taken during a grisly weekend incursion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom joins Ray to discuss the horrific attack on Israel. Former baseball MVP Steve Garvey joined the race Tuesday to succeed the late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, giving Republicans a splash of star quality on the ballot in a heavily Democratic state where the GOP hasn't won a Senate race in 35 years. The IDF said it was responding to shells fired from Syria into Israel on Tuesday night. Israel's act of self defense in laying siege to Hamas terrorists and their supporters in the Gaza Strip was declared a “prohibited” act Tuesday by the U.N. human rights chief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve spends the hour with Ray and the KMJ audience discussing several topics of the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Navy SEAL officer and now-Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) is leading a group of hand-selected House Republicans in creating a fail-proof strategy to take down, even kill, the Mexican drug cartel members behind America's fentanyl crisis. Congressman Duarte Calls in to talk about the diverted government shutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Sheriff Margeret Mimms And Sargent Preston Little Join The Ray Appleton Show For The HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘IT'S A LEGITIMATE FEAR': Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper, fired by former President Donald Trump shortly after the 2020 election, is condemning Trump's Truth Social rant against Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley, in which Trump accused Milley of a “treasonous act” and suggested death might be the appropriate punishment. Few corners of the U.S. may be less hospitable to Donald Trump than California, where he lost by more than 5 million votes in the 2020 election. But as the former president seeks to return to the White House, the liberal bastion may give him an unlikely boost. Dan call in to discuss the Good Company Players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmie call in to talk about the KMJ's Big Fresno Fair Kickoff Concert featuring WAR with Canned Heat and Jimmie "JJ" Walker. Who would steal a cooler filled with drinks and snacks outside a home that is meant to pass along an act of kindness to delivery drivers? SpaceX launched its 42nd Starlink delivery mission of the year with a Falcon 9 lifting off from the West Coast carrying a batch of 21 satellites at 1:48 a.m. PDT (4:48 a.m. EDT / 0848 UTC) Monday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Halderman calls in to dive into the latest round of Covid plus cannabis and needle exchange. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Ray share the airwaves for another Tuesday meet up and another discussion about today's hottest topics. An ex-Department of Defense (DoD) official made some out-of-this-world claims about UFOs on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Green calls in to discuss stem cells. What are they and how are they used. Roughly a third of Americans with student loans spent money they would not have normally spent because they were “confident” it would be forgiven under President Joe Biden, according to a new poll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Ray discuss a multitude of topics. Former Vice President Mike Pence slammed Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) on Thursday morning following the progressive lawmaker's announcement of her intention to boycott remarks by Israeli President Isaac Herzog during a joint meeting of Congress next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy Behar, a left-wing co-host on ABC's “The View,” said on Tuesday that she was “turned on” by President Joe Biden's vulgar rants at White House staffers. President Joe Biden's public approval rating was stuck at 40 percent in early July, close to the lowest levels of his presidency, defying White House efforts to further engage voter support. President Joe Biden called in on King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Monday on his way to this week's NATO summit, being treated to tea and talk on climate change. The war in Ukraine will not end until the West stops trying to defeat Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with Indonesian media on Wednesday. Dylan Mulvaney has flown to Peru “to feel something” and “feel safe” months after the transgender-identifying activist partnered with Bud Light and sparked a nationwide backlash. Tom calls in to the show to talk about his latest Newsmax opinion piece titled, "Don't Fall for Newsom's Feigned Altruism". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The concept of an electricity bill based on your tax bracket is entirely foreign to the American consumer experience. It might smack of an invasion of privacy. Big Brother even. So of course, California is going to implement one for those who get their electricity from investor-owned utilities such as PG&E and Southern California Edison. Hollywood studios will get a lucrative tax benefit they have long sought and workers on film productions will get new safety protocols they've wanted since the deadly “Rust” shooting under new legislation that Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign into law by the end of this week. The California reparations task force is scheduled to submit its final report to the Golden State legislature this week after years of deliberation. A San Francisco Bay area grocery store beefed up its security measures to deter shoplifting. Dan Passano Of The Good Company Players joins Ray on the actual day of their 50th Anniversary. Dan talks about last night's celebration featuring Freso's own and world renown Superstar Audra McDonald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.