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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Welcome, citizens of the globe, to the Frontend Heroes podcast, where we discuss all things villainous and heroic about the front-end of software development. Co-hosted by Scott Francis and Evan Payne.
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JD Vance vs. George Stephanopoulos – What Really Happened?
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8:53Ray breaks down the tense on-air clash between Senator JD Vance and ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that ended with a cut-off interview and a media firestorm. What sparked the confrontation? Oct 13th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podca…
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Prop 50 Exposed: Tom Del Beccaro Unleashes the Truth
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12:11Political commentator and author Tom Del Beccaro dives deep into the chilling realities, the hidden motives, and the long-term impact of California’s Proposition 50. Oct 13th 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…
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Measure C and a Sex Offender at Fresno High School
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38:11Gary Bredefeld is joined by Brooke Ashjian and Buddy Mendes discussing the future of Measure C and the claim for damages that alleges the Fresno Unified School District and Fresno High School permitted a convicted felon and registered sex offender to be around students. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- '…
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Why Prop 50 Is The Wrong Move - Insights From Bredefeld & Magsig
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30:12Fresno County Supervisors Gary Bredefeld and Nathan Magsig break down why they’re urging voters to say “No” on Proposition 50. As California heads toward a pivotal special election, Prop 50 proposes a dramatic shift in how congressional districts are drawn—replacing the state’s independent redistricting commission with maps heavily favoring Democra…
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FUSD Failure: How Was A Registered Offender Allowed To Coach At Fresno High?
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5:16A recent legal claim alleges that Fresno Unified School District allowed a registered sex offender to serve as a volunteer coach at Fresno High School, despite his criminal history. The district reportedly failed to investigate multiple complaints from student-athletes about the coach’s inappropriate conduct, including unwanted physical contact dur…
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Another Hot Mic Moment: Katie Porter’s Campaign In Crisis
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10:55Another newly surfaced video shows California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter—currently a frontrunner—sharply reprimanding a staffer during a 2021 meeting taped for the Biden administration. When the staffer entered the frame, Porter snapped, saying, “Get out of my F**** shot!” The incident, edited out of the final government video, has reigni…
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Peace In the Middle East: Israel & Hamas Agree To Trump’s Path To Peace
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19:34Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal that includes the release of all remaining hostages and a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.. Oct 9th 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, You…
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Eric Trump: The Story Behind "Under Siege"
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20:35Ray sits down with Eric Trump to discuss his new book Under Siege, a candid look at the political and personal battles his family has faced. From media scrutiny to legal challenges, Eric opens up about the motivations behind the book, the stories that didn’t make headlines, and what he believes is at stake for America. Oct 8th 2025 --- Please Like,…
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Politics Under Pressure: Katie Porter’s Interview Meltdown
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9:18California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter became visibly frustrated during a CBS interview and attempted to walk out after being asked a straightforward question about former President Trump, saying, 'I don’t want this all on camera." Oct 8th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Apple…
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Fresno Politics: Buddy Mendes Endorses Margaret Mims For Supervisor
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20:21The former sheriff of Fresno County, Margaret Mims, has been endorsed by Fresno County Supervisor Buddy Mendes to replace him in the next election. Mendes announced in a press conference on Wednesday that he will not be running in 2026. He wants to use his retirement to catch up at home. Oct 8th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray App…
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Poll Position: Steve Hilton Tops California’s Governor Race
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19:58By KMJ Now | Cumulus Media Fresno
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Swift Fallout: Taylor’s New Album Ignites Fury
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Legacy & Honor: The Fresno Sheriff Memorial Dedication With Margaret Mims
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20:09By KMJ Now | Cumulus Media Fresno
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Ballots & Backlash: Tom Del Beccaro Weighs In
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30:33By KMJ Now | Cumulus Media Fresno
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Two Years Later: Rubio Talks Hostage Recovery & Middle East Peace
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Medical Mystery: The Hogan Family’s Fight for Clarity
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8:25New court filings reportedly show Hulk Hogan's family is considering filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in connection with his death. Hogan died on July 24 at the age of 71. The legal petition filed Tuesday reportedly asks for 90 more days for the family's legal representatives to investigate the possibility of filing a medical malpractice lawsui…
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Suitcases & Scandals: Stacy Korsgarden Unloads On Ricardo Lara’s Global Getaways
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19:22Stacy Korsgarden has seen the power of insurance to transform lives — and the damage caused when the system fails. She joins the show to expose the cracks in California’s insurance landscape and shine a spotlight on Ricardo Lara’s taxpayer-funded travels. Oct 3rd 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: ---…
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Unexpected & Unfiltered: Steve Hilton's Take On The Shutdown & His Gubernatorial Bid
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27:46In a surprise appearance, political commentator and former Fox News host Steve Hilton stops by the studio to talk about the ongoing government shutdown and his bid for California governor. Hilton shares his take on the dysfunction in Washington, his vision for fixing California, and why he believes now is the time for bold leadership. Oct 2nd 2025 …
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Shutdown Madness: Sen. Kennedy Says Dems Are Acting Like ‘Angry Gary Busey'
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8:25Louisiana Senator John Kennedy took to the Senate floor on Tuesday to deliver a fiery speech, casting the impending government shutdown as a political maneuver driven by the "Loon Wing" of the Democratic Party and fear among their Senate colleagues. Oct 2nd 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The …
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Central Valley Voices: Vince Fong Breaks Down The Government Shutdown
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17:27Congressman Vince Fong joins the show to break down the recent government shutdown drama and what it means for everyday Americans. Representing California’s Central Valley, Fong shares his perspective on the budget battles in Washington, the impact on federal services, and the importance of bipartisan solutions. Oct 2nd 2025 --- Please Like, Commen…
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Prop 50: Susan Shelley Sounds Off On Prop 50’s High-Stakes Impact
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10:08Susan Shelley dives deep into the political storm surrounding Proposition 50—a measure that could reshape California’s legislative power structure. Shelley unpacks the hidden consequences, constitutional concerns, and the real stakes behind the ballot. Is Prop 50 a safeguard for democracy or a slippery slope toward unchecked authority? Oct 1st 2025…
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From Dust To Danger: Valley Fever Explodes 1,200% Across the State
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7:03California health officials are warning about a surge in a potentially deadly fungal infection. The state is reporting 6,761 cases of valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, through July this year. That means California is on pace to top last year’s record of 12,595 cases. Oct 1st 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton S…
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No Budget, No Government: Spending Fight Forces Nationwide Shutdown
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20:18The federal government is officially entering a partial shutdown on Wednesday after the midnight funding deadline passed with Democrats and Republicans failing to agree on a funding bill. An earlier attempt by Senate Republicans to pass a short-term extension of fiscal year (FY) 2025 government funding levels, called a continuing resolution (CR), w…
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Steve Hilton: Will Newsom Team Up With AOC & The Controversial SB 771
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21:22Steve Hilton Talks Newsom, AOC & the Controversial SB 771 Plot. Sept 30th 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…
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Hegseth Demands Combat-Ready Troops: No Exceptions, No Excuses
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21:22War Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed a rare assembly of America’s top military leaders Tuesday, declaring that individuals not meeting 'male-level' fitness standards have no place in combat — and dismissing the inclusion of 'dudes in dresses' in frontline forces." Sept 30th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all pla…
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From Wild Card To World Series: Blake & CG’s MLB Predictions
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37:18Blake & CG talk MLB playoffs & who they think will win the World Series. Sept 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 P…
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Tom Del Beccaro Exposes The Real Agenda Behind Prop 50
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19:24Tom Del Beccaro Talks On Prop 50 Sept 26th 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 |…
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CDL Scam Blown Wide Open by Transportation Secretary Duffy
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12:09Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced the results of a nationwide audit of the trucking industry by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The audit focused on the agency's issuance of Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs), which allow truck drivers to travel America's roadways. Sept 26th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and…
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Steve Hilton, a republican running for governor and former Fox News commentator, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Central District Court of California's Southern Division earlier this month and is now asking that same court for an injunction to stop Proposition 50. Sept 25th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platfor…
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Katy Grimes: California’s Decline & Political Unrest
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20:17Exploring the unraveling of California politics and the rising tide of unrest—with journalist & editor Katy Grimes. Sept 25th 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. --- 'Th…
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Fresno Firefighters Suit Up With Bulletproof Vests Amid Rising Dangers
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10:19Firefighters with the Fresno Fire Department will soon be equipped with bulletproof vests, city officials announced Tuesday. According to Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi, firefighters often respond to calls in unpredictable and potentially dangerous circumstances, and ballistic vests would add an extra layer of protection so crews can focus…
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Newsom vs Trump: Bad Names & Election Rigging Claims
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9:36Gov. Gavin Newsom used his Tuesday appearance on CBS’ “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to talk up California’s recent move to offer its own vaccine recommendations; his fears that President Donald Trump will cancel elections and not leave office in 2028 Sept 24th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: ---…
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Illegal Baby Names In The US & Around The World
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14:44Choosing the name of your baby can be a difficult decision. It goes beyond just picking a name that you and your partner like the sound of. You’ll need to find a name that doesn’t get your child bullied at school, and that won’t make them resent you forever. But it seems that some parents didn’t get the memo. From trying to name their kids “Adolf H…
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Rapture Day: Sell Your Stuff, Say Your Prayers, & Check TikTok
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10:31Apparently, numerous people around the world believe that we are nearing the end of life as we know it, according to a Christian prophecy. It all began when a South African Pastor named Joshua Mhlakela claimed that God will be coming to 'rescue the Christians out of the world' on both 23 and 24 September. Sept 23rd 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and…
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Kamala’s Maddow Meltdown: Backpedals, Buttigieg, & The Blame Game
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13:24Kamala went on Rachel Maddow's show to hawk her book, and Maddow asked her about one of the things in the book: her decision not to pick Biden Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as a running mate. Sept 23rd 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW …
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Newsom Bars ICE Agents From Wearing Masks in the State
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6:36Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to prevent federal agents from concealing their identities with masks. The law is expected to face a legal challenge. Sept 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 el…
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Jasmine Crockett & Ilhan Omar Refuse To Honor Charlie Kirk
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11:40Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, reflected on her decision to vote against a measure honoring slain Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence, saying it hurt her heart that only two "Caucasians" joined her opposition to it. Sept 8th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: -…
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A drug dog in class and lawnmowers for sale! 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 FM KMJ | Webs…
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Candidate Don Wagner for California’s Secretary of State
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14:00Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner is running for California’s secretary of state, the first Republican challenger to enter the race. The position oversees elections in California. Wagner will be attempting to unseat incumbent Secretary of State Shirley Weber, who is running for reelection in 2026. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton…
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Sinclair Broadcast Group demands apology from Jimmy Kimmel
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9:43The Sinclair Broadcasting Group, one of two companies that scrubbed their local ABC affiliates of Jimmy Kimmel's show following comments he made in the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing, is demanding an apology. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple P…
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The two largest station groups, Nexstar and Sinclair, wielded their influence over ABC‘s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel‘s show from its ABC stations. Their announcements on Wednesday come amid the furor over host’s comments about the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination, with the chairman of the FCC, Brendan Carr, threatening some kind of FCC act…
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Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) stated on Wednesday that she believes only white supremacists feel safe under the current leadership of the FBI. Crockett's comments were made to FBI Director Kash Patel as she cast doubt on the bureau's effectiveness and its reported crime reduction statistics. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleto…
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Tom Del Beccaro on Media’s Coverage of Charlie Kirk’s Killer
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18:32Ray and Tom break down the media's motive on the coverage of Charlie Kirk assassination. 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 Pacif…
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Fiery Moments From Kash Patel's Explosive Senate Hearing
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18:28We saw hours of partisan clashes during FBI Director Kash Patel's hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Ray reviews some of the fiery testimony over the Jeffrey Epstein files and the investigation into Charlie Kirk's killing. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available …
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FBI’s Probe ‘Arctic Frost’ Investigated Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA
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10:22Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley revealed that the FBI's election-related investigation into President Donald Trump swept in dozens of Republican entities, including the late Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the K…
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Steve Hilton talks Charlie Kirk and California Politics
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23:09Ray and Steve discuss the latest updates in the Charlie Kirk murder investigation and California’s hottest stories. Hilton also answers questions from callers. 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 li…
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Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray Announces Tyler Robinson’s Charges
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49:44The Charlie Kirk murder suspect, Tyler Robinson, has appeared in court for the first time. Robinson, 22, appeared remotely at the court in Utah - he faces seven charges, including aggravated murder and witness tampering. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty - Robinson, who was wearing a vest designed to stop self-harm, did not enter a plea to …
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Former Chapter President of Turning Point USA at Fresno State Carlie Hall
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19:49Carlie Hall the former chapter President of Turning Point USA at Fresno State joins the program. Hall talks to us about her time as chapter president, meeting Charlie Kirk and what how the vigil was put together. Guest Host: Clint Olivier Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is availa…
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Cancel Culture Over Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
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27:43A number of businesses and other organizations have shown employees the door this week because of their public remarks about Kirk, who was assassinated on Wednesday while giving a speech at Utah Valley University. Among those to lose their jobs or face sanctions: a political pundit, a university employee, a sports reporter and a U.S. secret service…
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