Ray Appleton

Guest host Blake Taylor tackles the latest twists in the Don Arax-Kiesha Thomas case, the shocking story of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher, and Gavin Newsom's push to end the death penalty. Plus we have totals from the 13th annual Feeding Families Fund Drive benefitting the Central California Food Bank
October 8th 2026
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Guest host JOHN GERARDI dives into the shocking case of the "Cornell 7" and breaks down the latest developments surrounding Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, including the state’s botched execution rollout and what it could mean for her long-delayed death sentence.
October 7th 2026
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Guest host JOHN GERARDI breaks down the latest developments in California's election season, including a controversy in the SCCCD Area 5 race after candidate Terance Frazier faced calls to step down following a recorded encounter at the home of a political opponent that sparked allegations of intimidation
October 7th 2026
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FORMER REP. MIKE GARCIA joins the show to break down California's latest elections, key races across the state, and what the outcomes could mean for the future of California politics.
October 6th 2026
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President Donald Trump's comments about sacrificing Los Angeles and San Diego for peace in the Middle East ignited controversy, prompting KMJ listeners to sound off on the issue.
October 6th 2026
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