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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!

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MIKE GARCIA: BREAKING DOWN CALIFORNIA'S BIGGEST RACES

2026/10/06

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 --- 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.

TRUMP: L.A. & San Diego Are A "Small Price To Pay"

2026/10/06

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 --- 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.

Cartels, Crops & Costs: The State of California Agriculture

2026/10/06

Manuel "Manny" Cunha Jr. joins the show to discuss several pressing agricultural issues, including alleged avocado cartel import ties, rising wages for farmworkers, and the challenges facing California growers and the state's agricultural industry. October 6th 2026 --- 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.

BLAKE TAYLOR: High-Stakes Supreme Court Battles & Updates On The Christa Pike Case

2026/10/05

California farmers get a potential break at the pump, while the Christa Pike case sparks fresh debate over the death penalty, justice, and a botched execution. October 5th 2026 --- 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.

NOELLE CHANEY: Campaign Controversy and a Digger Review

2026/10/05

Noelle Chaney joins the show to break down California's governor's race, the fallout from Steve Hilton's controversial new campaign ad, and what the latest polling means for the race. Plus, Blake shares his review of Digger and discusses why the Tom Cruise film is struggling at the box office October 5th 2026 --- 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.

MARC KAPETAN: Inside The Christa Pike Execution Disaster

2026/10/02

MARC KAPETAN joins to discuss the botched execution of Christa Pike and the firestorm it has unleashed. What went wrong, who could face consequences, and what happens next? October 2nd 2026 --- 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.

BILL JONES & DON WAGNER: Inside California's Voter ID Fight

2026/10/02

BILL JONES & DON WAGNER joins to discuss the push for voter ID laws in California and why the debate is heating up. What would it mean for voters, and why is it so controversial? October 2nd 2026 --- 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.

SPORTS MEDIA SHAKEUP: Romo Released, Trail Blazers Announcer Fired

2026/10/02

CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL joins Ray to tackle two shocking sports media shakeups: Tony Romo is out, and a Trail Blazers announcer gets the boot. What's behind the moves, and who's next? October 2nd 2026 --- 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.

DAVID TANGIPA: How California's High-Speed Rail Became A $100 Billion Train To Nowhere

2026/10/01

Assemblyman David Tangipa joins the show to discuss California's High-Speed Rail and the taxpayer-funded train wreck still on the tracks. October 1st 2026 --- 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.

RIZPAH BELLARD: Her Vision for Fresno Schools

2026/09/30

RIZPAH BELLARD JOINS US IN STUDIO to discuss her campaign for Fresno Unified trustee, her support from the teachers union, and the issues she believes matter most for students, parents, and educators across the district. September 30th 2026 --- 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.

FRESNO UNIFIED: The Problems No One Can Ignore

2026/09/29

Guest host Garry Bredefeld is joined by Miguel Arias, Bill McEwen, and Manuel Bonilla for a candid discussion on Fresno Unified's ongoing struggles and the solutions needed to improve outcomes for local students. September 29th 2026 --- 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.

MEASURE S: What Voters Need To Know Before Election Day

2026/09/29

Guest host Garry Bredefeld, Alex Tavlian, and Jeff Aiello break down Measure S, explain why they oppose it, and make their case for a NO vote. September 29th 2026 --- 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.

DIANNE PEARCE: Clovis, Campaigns, & Clancy Courtroom Drama

2026/09/29

Clovis Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce joins the show to discuss her campaign, her vision for Clovis' future, and her thoughts on the ongoing Lindsey Clancy trial. September 29th 2026 --- 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.

ELLIOTT BALCH: Reimagining the Del Webb Building & Downtown Fresno's Future

2026/09/28

ELLIOTT BALCH joins the show to discuss the future of the iconic Del Webb building, the vision for Downtown Fresno’s revitalization, and what’s next for the city’s growing urban core. September 28th 2026 --- 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.

NOELLE CHANEY: Trump, The Clancy Trial & Today's Biggest Headlines

2026/09/28

NOELLE CHANEY joins the show to break down President Trump’s latest moves, weigh in on the Clancy trial, and dive into the biggest headlines and hot-button issues shaping the conversation today. September 28th 2026 --- 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.

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4.6 out of 5

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★★★★★

Doug-O 2024/09/10

Thanks For Monologues!!

I personally appreciate the segmented approach to these Pod casts. I appreciate having the ability to keep track it what’s going on locally. I appreci...

★★☆☆☆

Izreyiz 2024/08/28

Segments

Stop breaking up show by segment. Hourly was perfect

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