# Ray Appleton 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! Page: Feed: --- ## [CALIFORNIA'S TIRE TAKEOVER: Rubber Meets Regulation](https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton/californias-tire-takeover-rubber-meets-regulation) _2026-08-19_ New state rules could limit which replacement tires drivers can buy, sparking concerns about consumer choice and government overreach August 19th 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'… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/5d1df9fd-d71b-41d7-b6ea-ac8c00f91207/dc1bb022-8601-40aa-bbd4-b4ab016192c0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c62defb7-d89e-4b18-b69e-ac8c00f9121a) ## [CALEB QUICK MURDER VERDICT: Jury Convicts Getaway Driver Of First-Degree Murder](https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton/caleb-quick-murder-verdict-jury-convicts-getaway-driver-of-first-degree-murder) _2026-08-18_ A Fresno jury has delivered a first-degree murder verdict in the killing of Caleb Quick, finding the alleged getaway driver guilty and bringing a major chapter in the high-profile case to a close. August 18th 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… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/5d1df9fd-d71b-41d7-b6ea-ac8c00f91207/455896c8-3976-4dd9-bf80-b4aa0155bcbe/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c62defb7-d89e-4b18-b69e-ac8c00f9121a) ## [KESHIA THOMAS: Stunning Reversal Rocks Arax Defamation Case](https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton/keshia-thomas-stunning-reversal-rocks-arax-defamation-case) _2026-08-17_ A bombshell admission from Keshia Thomas' son is shaking up the defamation lawsuit against former Bullard coach Don Arax. August 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… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/5d1df9fd-d71b-41d7-b6ea-ac8c00f91207/2c214570-620c-4ed2-a679-b4a9015bf2fc/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c62defb7-d89e-4b18-b69e-ac8c00f9121a) ## [HENRY PEREA: Breaking Down The Transportation Tax Fueling Outrage Across Fresno](https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton/henry-perea-breaking-down-the-transportation-tax-fueling-outrage-across-fresno) _2026-08-14_ Henry Perea joins the show to tackle the controversial transportation tax proposal that's igniting outrage and sparking a fierce debate across Fresno. August 14th 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… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/5d1df9fd-d71b-41d7-b6ea-ac8c00f91207/0f1849eb-6d99-4427-9553-b4a601667471/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c62defb7-d89e-4b18-b69e-ac8c00f9121a) ## [DON WAGNER: How Can We Fix California & Put the Golden State Back on Track](https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton/don-wagner-how-can-we-fix-california-put-the-golden-state-back-on-track) _2026-08-14_ Don Wagner joins the show to share his vision for California's future, outlining how his campaign plans to steer the Golden State in a bold new direction. August 14th 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… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/5d1df9fd-d71b-41d7-b6ea-ac8c00f91207/8b265666-ba41-42f9-9505-b4a60167408c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c62defb7-d89e-4b18-b69e-ac8c00f9121a) ## [ASHLEY SWEARENGIN: The High-Stakes Battle Over Fresno County's Transportation Tax](https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton/ashley-swearengin-the-high-stakes-battle-over-fresno-countys-transportation-tax) _2026-08-13_ Ashley Swearengin, President and CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation, joins the show to discuss Fresno County's high-stakes transportation tax proposal, why she supports it, and what it could mean for the region's future. August 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… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/5d1df9fd-d71b-41d7-b6ea-ac8c00f91207/49491ba3-f60e-4f88-84ff-b4a50160573f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c62defb7-d89e-4b18-b69e-ac8c00f9121a) ## [TAMI BROWN RODRIGUEZ : Fighting Back Against Online Grooming](https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton/tami-brown-rodriguez-fighting-back-against-online-grooming) _2026-08-12_ Tami Brown Rodriguez of Untrafficked exposes how predators use apps and technology to groom and traffic children, and what parents need to know to protect them. August 12th 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. ---… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/5d1df9fd-d71b-41d7-b6ea-ac8c00f91207/2818a59a-ba39-49ef-be5c-b4a40164e69f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c62defb7-d89e-4b18-b69e-ac8c00f9121a) ## [ASSEMBLYMAN DAVID TANGIPA: Exposing California's Capitol Chaos](https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton/assemblyman-david-tangipa-exposing-californias-capitol-chaos) _2026-08-12_ ASM David Tangipa joins the show to break down California's proposed billionaire tax and the latest dysfunction spilling out of the State Capitol. August 12th 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… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/5d1df9fd-d71b-41d7-b6ea-ac8c00f91207/bf151603-2eea-4de3-986d-b4a40162d053/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c62defb7-d89e-4b18-b69e-ac8c00f9121a) ## [JOHN GERARDI: Analyzing the scathing new report about the Better Roads, Safer Streets act](https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton/driving-the-debate-fresno-s-new-roads-report) _2026-08-11_ Guest host John Gerardi breaks down the Better Roads, Safe Streets report released today and what it means for Fresno County as the Board of Supervisors reviews its findings. August 11th 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… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/5d1df9fd-d71b-41d7-b6ea-ac8c00f91207/bbd6ed20-c464-4db3-92a0-b4a3017630d9/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c62defb7-d89e-4b18-b69e-ac8c00f9121a) ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YWTN8BlRfVTd) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [BACK ON THE BALLOT: The battle over the Better Roads, Safer Streets Act takes a turn](https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton/back-on-the-ballot-the-measure-c-battle-continues) _2026-08-10_ After Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1923, Fresno County voters will decide the future of the Measure C replacement transportation tax in November, setting up a high-stakes battle over local transportation funding and government control. August 10th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms: --- ' The Ray Appleton Show' is available on the KMJNOW app,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/5d1df9fd-d71b-41d7-b6ea-ac8c00f91207/7ddd8a38-82e6-423a-b9ea-b4a201612aaa/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c62defb7-d89e-4b18-b69e-ac8c00f9121a)