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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!

  1. 2D AGO

    Ray Appleton | Ambassadors fired, Threats against ICE

    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.

    31 min
  2. Ray Appleton | Belmont Underpass Lanterns Mystery Solved!

    5D AGO

    Ray Appleton | Belmont Underpass Lanterns Mystery Solved!

    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 podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  3. Inside Trump’s Prime-Time Speech: McClintock Weighs In

    6D AGO

    Inside Trump’s Prime-Time Speech: McClintock Weighs In

    Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to discuss President Donald Trump’s recent prime-time address to the nation. In the 20-minute speech, Trump outlined his vision for America and highlighted what he considers his administration’s key accomplishments. We explore the tone, the message, and what it could mean moving forward. Dec 18th 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.

    31 min

  4. DEC 17

    Ray Appleton | Katie Grimes: Gov. Newsom is a "soulless creature"

    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.

    17 min
  5. Ray Appleton | Steve Hilton & The Rolling Stones

    DEC 17

    Ray Appleton | Steve Hilton & The Rolling Stones

    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.

    30 min
  6. Ray Appleton | Mayor Jerry Dyer vs FTA over SEDA

    DEC 17

    Ray Appleton | Mayor Jerry Dyer vs FTA over SEDA

    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.

    31 min

  7. DEC 16

    Ray Appleton | Attorney Marc Kapetan on the Reiner murders

    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.

    30 min

  8. DEC 16

    Ray Appleton | Rob Reiner murder, SoCal terror plot foiled, Brown Univ. latest

    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 University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
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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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  • Channel
    Cumulus News Talk
  • Creator
    KMJ Now | Cumulus Media Fresno
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 KMJNow
  • Show Website
    Ray Appleton

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