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KMJ's Sunday Conversation with Alexan Balekian will take a deeper look into politics and current events in Fresno and the Central Valley. Balekian, a multi-Emmy Award winning journalist, will interview the key players in local issues that are important to KMJ listeners. The program airs live on KMJ 580AM, 105.9FM, streaming at KMJNow.com each Sunday at 9am PT.
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Post-election wrap-up panel with Bill McEwen, Clint Olivier, and Tal Eslick.Plus Fresno County Clerk James Kus with an update on the vote count and potential completion date and if one local race may trigger a recount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Larry Powell and Former Fresno Mayor Alan Autry talk about the local political vitriol in some council races and the poor decorum on the Fresno City Council dais, and why the Fresno County Superintendent vote is vital for generations to come. Plus an exclusive chat with Joaquin Arambula, from his stint in rehab to why his race against Fresno Unified trustee Keshia Thomas has stayed cordial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
District 1 City Council candidate Rob Fuentes joins the show - responding to the new plans in place to reduce violence in the Tower District. Plus why did Fuentes not work so hard when it came to his federal prosecutorial duties for immigration cases? Opposition candidate Naindeep Singh turned down an invitation to join the show and then was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Also, quite possibly the most bizarre political stunt could land the Kerman mayor in jail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Fresno Unified Superintendent Misty Her changing the culture inside the classroom? New data suggests the third-largest school district in the state is back from the COVID setback when it comes to reading and math. Plus, the Superintendent clears the air on the negative headlines piling up against the district. Plus, Dr. Eimear O'Brien makes her final plea to voters in a race that is being heavily watched in Fresno County. Why did the incumbent, Dr. Copher did not show up to join the conversation following repeated attempts? Also, why Miguel Arias is not worth the corndog on the ballot?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Fresno County Democrat and Republican Central Committees are gearing up for the Midterms: from city council to state and federal key races that could change the complexion of politics in the Central Valley. The endorsements they handed out and why they are sitting on the sidelines for several big races. Plus, does the Fresno County GOP have its house in order despite a lawsuit filed by one of its own members against GOP Chair Liz Kolstad, who was also endorsed by the party in his assembly race?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Candidate for California's second-highest office, Lt. Governor Gloria Romero, joins me exclusively in the studio. She even brought her puppy, Tubby. Gloria explains why she swapped political parties after serving in the state legislature as a democrat and just recently became a registered republican. Gloria talks about what needs to be done to fix education on a state level, what she disagrees with Steve Hilton on, and her opponent's sex scandal in a hotel room with another woman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are voters in Fresno and Clovis ready to elect a younger generation to city council seats? Are these younger, more energetic candidates a better fit for the future of these two cities? A candid conversation with Nav Gurm, Des Haus and Mason Magsig, who are all showing favorable numbers to win their respective districts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fresno Unified has been crucified in the media; now they are on the offensive and responding to misinformation in an exclusive, detailed interview with the Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Ben Drati, and the Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Carlos Castillo. We talk about 9/11 and how students are now learning about it in our schools. Field Trips and, the long-term solution and the new plan they will release in October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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KMJ's Sunday Conversation with Alexan Balekian will take a deeper look into politics and current events in Fresno and the Central Valley. Balekian, a multi-Emmy Award winning journalist, will interview the key players in local issues that are important to KMJ listeners. The program airs live on KMJ 580AM, 105.9FM, streaming at KMJNow.com each Sunday at 9am PT.
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