Ballot Coverage: The 2026 California Showdown

Pratt Plan Sparks Homeless Relocation Debate

Spencer Pratt ignites a firestorm, unveiling a controversial plan to push Los Angeles’ homeless crisis beyond city lines, raising big questions about where the problem really ends. May 26th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k], 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 [https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/]  | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/] | Podcast [https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton] |   -  Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]   KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Steve Hilton: The Bulls*** Train Stops Here

Steve Hilton sounds the alarm, taking aim at CA High Speed Rail & what he calls runaway chaos in government,  vowing to bring it all to a halt before it goes any further. May 26th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k], 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 [https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/]  | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/] | Podcast [https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton] |   -  Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]   KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

FAIR Plan Shock: Korsgaden On Soaring Rates

California homeowners are bracing for a massive FAIR Plan rate hike, with some premiums soaring up to 200% while others drop dramatically. Insurance Commissioner candidate Stacy Korsgaden joins the show to break down who gets hit hardest and what it means for your wallet. May 22nd 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k], 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 [https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/]  | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/] | Podcast [https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton] |   -  Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]   KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dyer Erupts Over Test Scores

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer breaks his silence on education, blasting low test scores and throwing his full support behind superintendent candidate Dr. Eimear O’Brien. Now the pressure’s on—can Fresno Unified turn things around? May 20th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k], 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 [https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/]  | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/] | Podcast [https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton] |   -  Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]   KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

McClintock Sounds Off On Trump & CA Governor Race

Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to break down Trump’s approval rating and the high-stakes California governor race. May 20th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k], 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 [https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/]  | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/] | Podcast [https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton] |   -  Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]   KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.