Ray Appleton

In this spine-tingling episode, Ray and Phillip count down their top 5 ghost movies of all time—from chilling classics to modern masterpieces. Oct 31st 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.

As kids gear up for Halloween, authorities are warning parents about drug-laced treats disguised in familiar packaging. Police recently discovered bags of candy and snacks containing THC and psychedelic mushrooms, despite looking like regular store-bought items. Oct 31st 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 this episode, Ray dives into Kamala Harris’s controversial proposal to lower the voting age to 16. Harris argues that Gen Z—plagued by climate anxiety and economic uncertainty—deserves a stronger voice in shaping policy. Oct 31st 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.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is clearly gearing up for a 2028 presidential run—and he’s doing it with Trump in his crosshairs. But in his latest attempt to position California as the “better way,” Newsom’s bold claims are unraveling under scrutiny.  Ray breaks down the facts behind the headlines and exposes the political theater behind the governor’s anti-Trump campaign. Oct 29th 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

Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi joins the show to discuss his sharp criticism of County Clerk James Kus—calling out ballot blunders, a drop box security lapse, and what he calls “zombie ballots. Oct 29th 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.

Deny Deny Deny.  New talking points from the Dems when it comes to naughty nicknames for President Trump.  The Dodgers walk-off game 3 of the World Series in historic fashion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things are tense between old Presidential pals Obama and Biden.  And then there's Kamala...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican candidate for Governor Steve Hilton takes the lead in the latest poll over his Democrat challengers. Is the fight against Prop 50 doomed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith go head-to-head over the FBI’s gambling probe involving NBA figures like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier. Barkley blasts the accused for “fixing games,” while Smith defends the role of addiction. We break down the scandal, the debate, and what it means for the league’s integrity. Oct 24th 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 this episode, we dive into the explosive controversy surrounding a fatal crash on a Southern California freeway that left three people dead and reignited a national debate over immigration, & licensing laws. Critics, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, accuse Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration of violating federal licensing rules by upgrading Singh’s commercial driver’s license despite a federal compliance notice.  Oct 24th 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 | In

President Trump reversed plans to send federal troops to San Francisco after Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the move, warning Trump’s allies would “have a lot to reconcile at the pearly gates. Oct 23rd 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.

Ray dives deep into the scandal that has rocked the NBA to its core. Over 30 individuals—including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups—have been arrested in connection with a sweeping federal investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by organized crime families. Oct 23rd 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.

Leo Zacky, a former Central Valley farmer and current candidate for Governor, joins the show to share his vision for California. He discusses his plans for the Golden State and why he believes he can defeat Republican leader Steve Hilton in the race. Oct 22nd 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.

Barack Obama joins Gavin Newsom to push California’s redistricting amendment—aimed at countering Trump’s influence on the 2026 midterms. Will Prop 50 reshape the future of Congress? Oct 22nd 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.

Stephen Quick, father of Caleb Quick, joins the show to discuss the tragic murder of his son and the ongoing case involving two teenagers charged in connection with the crime. Under California’s Proposition 57—the Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016—the suspects may qualify for juvenile sentencing, potentially serving only 3 to 4 years before release, depending on whether they are tried as adults. Stephen is advocating for the teens to be prosecuted as adults in pursuit of justice for his son. Oct 22nd 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 |   -  Everyt

California gubernatorial candidate Leo Zacky says Steve Hilton should go back to the UK—and Hilton isn’t letting that slide. In this episode, Hilton joins the show to respond with sharp words and zero hesitation. Political drama? Absolutely. Tune in and hear it for yourself. Oct 21st 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.

Move over holy water—this week, we’re breaking bread with history. Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,200-year-old loaf of bread… with what appears to be the image of Jesus baked right into it. Was it divine intervention or just ancient branding? Join us as we toast this miraculous carb and ask: is this the holiest sourdough ever discovered? Oct 20th 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 a fiery Fox News interview, President Trump claimed the government shutdown gives him the power to permanently cut federal programs—including welfare. He also fired back at critics calling him a “king,” while protests from the growing ‘No Kings’ movement continue to spread across the country. Oct 20th 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 a crime that stunned the world, a crew of chainsaw-wielding thieves tore through the Louvre’s defenses and vanished with priceless jewels—leaving behind shattered glass and unanswered questions. But this wasn’t just a smash-and-grab. Authorities now believe the heist may have been commissioned by a mysterious collector lurking in the shadows. Oct 20th 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.

When ultramarathoner Dion Leonard set out to conquer the grueling 155-mile race across China’s Gobi Desert, he never expected to find a companion. But one small stray dog had other plans. In this heartwarming episode, Dion shares the incredible story of how Gobi ran beside him for 77 miles, forging a bond that would change both of their lives forever. Oct 17th 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.