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!
After creating a stir within the community the Fresno City Council decided not to put an initiative on the November ballot that would've given Mayor Dyer the opportunity to run for a third term. Former Councilman and current CEO of Biz Fed Central California Clint Olivier joined Blake Taylor to delve into the situation. What will Dyer do next? Who will run for Mayor now? Plus Kamala and Gavin are cashing in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former California Congressman and ex-CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group, Devin Nunes returns to the show. They break down Steve Hilton's chances to win the Governor's office and Dr. Fauci. "The guy belongs in jail", Nunes tells Ray. #Fauci #COVID #KMJ #DevinNunes #Trump #TruthSocial #Iran #War #terrorism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Anthony Fauci finds himself in the crosshairs of a very angry Sen. Rand Paul. He pleads the 5th more than 100 times! Blake compares the wild hearing to The Silence of the Lambs. Plus, a sushi shooting, KMJ listeners are admitted shoplifters and Trump can't seem to beat E. Jean Carroll See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In an exclusive interview with Ray Appleton, two-term Mayor Jerry Dyer explains his reasoning for pursuing another term in office. However, in order for that to happen, Fresno voters must pass an initiative this November... and not everybody is on board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gavin Newsom was the dashing, young hot shot Mayor of San Francisco when the wife of his dear friend caught his eye. Now his former secretary and lover is out with a bombshell tell-all about their torrid love affair. Link to essay in Vanity Fair: https://www.vanityfair.com/story/gavin-newsom-ruby-rippey-essay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Hilton joins us from the campaign trail to discuss the official launch of his general election campaign, the issues driving his run, and his vision for California’s future as the race heats up. July 22th 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 Police Chief Mindy Casto joins the show to address concerns about Flock cameras, how they're used, and what they mean for public safety and privacy. July 21st 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.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is being hailed as a powerful take on Homer’s classic tale. Josh breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and the one thing he feels the film left behind. July 20th 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.
A California courtroom showdown begins as the accused getaway driver in the 2023 killing of Clovis teenager Caleb Quick heads to trial after rejecting a plea deal, setting the stage for a closely watched case that has gripped the Central Valley. July 17th 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 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 --- 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.
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 --- 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.
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 --- 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.
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 --- 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.
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 --- 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.
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 --- 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.
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 --- 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.
A Fresno nurse faces the loss of her license following a patient death, raising serious questions about accountability and patient safety. July 9th 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.
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 --- 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.
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 --- 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.
Tom Del Beccaro joined the show to break down the Democratic Party’s ongoing struggles and why he believes it's continuing down the political rabbit hole. July 7th 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.
