Philip Teresi

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August 11 · 16 min
Flagrant Foul - How Media Is Covering DiJonai Carrington and Sophie Cunningham
Philip takes a look at the Carrington and Cunningham coverage across the media landscape. An opinion column by OutKick's Bobby Burack criticized how some sports media personalities and outlets responded to a WNBA incident. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 11 · 21 min
GOP Lawmakers Release Fauci Texts
Two Republican senators, Ron Johnson (Wisconsin) and Rand Paul (Kentucky), released the first batch of text messages recovered from former government phones used by Dr. Anthony Fauci, as part of their ongoing investigation into his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Ron Johnson reacts to newly released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's former government phone, arguing that the messages show a difference between Fauci's private discussions and his public messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 11 · 14 min
Wildfire Threatens California Coast, Senators on Wildfire Bets & Fresno Arts Council Manager Sentenced
The article reports that the Timber Fire is threatening the Big Sur region of Monterey County, prompting evacuations and widespread park closures in one of California's most iconic coastal areas. The wildfire had grown significantly by the morning of August 11, 2026. A group of U.S. senators, including California Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, are urging federal regulators to ban online prediction markets that allow people to bet on wildfire outcomes. Suliana Caldwell, the former Fresno Arts Council operations manager, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for stealing $1.8 million in public and nonprofit funds, much of it connected to Fresno's Measure P program. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 11 · 15 min
Consumer Goods Are Getting Worse & Summer of Purse Guys
This Guardian article explores a growing belief among consumers that many everyday products, from backpacks and cookware to clothing and food, have declined in quality over time. The piece examines whether this perception is real and argues that corporate consolidation, private equity ownership, and cost-cutting are major drivers behind the trend. The Washington Post's conclusion is simple: after years of cultural resistance, men's handbags have gone mainstream. Celebrities and athletes are helping drive the change, and summer 2026 may be remembered as the season when carrying a purse became just another accepted part of men's fashion. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 11 · 18 min
Israel Rejects Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan & Strongest Quake This Century
Israel has rejected a new U.S.-backed Gaza peace proposal, creating a significant disagreement between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump over how to move forward with ending the war in Gaza. A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on the morning of August 10, 2026, causing widespread destruction, collapsing buildings, damaging infrastructure, and killing at least 111 people, according to Colombian authorities. Reuters reported that officials described it as the strongest earthquake recorded in Colombia in the 21st century. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 11 · 14 min
Mark Zuckerberg’s Manifesto & Suge Knight Won’t Testify
Meta announced Muse Glimmer, a lightweight AI model that developers can download and run on their own computers under a permissive open-source license. Zuckerberg also said Meta will provide developers with access to a more powerful model, Muse Spark 1.2. Marion “Suge” Knight, the former Death Row Records executive and the only living eyewitness to the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur, says he does not want to testify in the upcoming murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person ever charged in connection with the rapper's death. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 11 · 22 min
AOC’s Generational Tidal Wave & Cyberattack on Suisun City
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) argued that a major political shift is underway in the United States, driven by the growing voting power of millennials, whom she described as a “generational tidal wave” that is increasingly shaping election outcomes. Suisun City, California, declared a state of emergency after a cyberattack forced officials to shut down the city's information technology network. The city is located in Solano County, about 55 miles northeast of San Francisco. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 11 · 16 min
Trump Signs Order on Childhood Vaccines & Fresno Supervisors Potential New Media Rules
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 10, 2026, directing federal health agencies to revise aspects of childhood vaccine policy and expand vaccine research. The move aligns with views long promoted by Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite longstanding scientific consensus that vaccines do not cause autism. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is considering new rules that would regulate how media organizations cover board meetings, citing increased attendance and larger crowds at recent high-profile public meetings. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 11 · 21 min
Flock Cameras: Police Love Them, Citizens Don’t
This AFP report looks at the growing backlash against Flock Safety's nationwide license plate reader network, arguing that opposition has evolved from online complaints into an organized movement of activists, local groups, and even vigilantes targeting the cameras themselves. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 10 · 15 min
Jalapeños, King Charles & Better Roads, Safe Streets Tax
Taylor Farms is recalling more than a dozen products containing jalapeños as part of an expanding salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people across 27 states. The recall affects products sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Kroger. A UK radio station, Radio Caroline, was found to have violated broadcasting rules after it accidentally aired announcements claiming that King Charles III had died, followed by the British national anthem and approximately 16 minutes of silence. The incident prompted an investigation by media regulator Ofcom. In a dramatic last-minute reversal, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer signed a city-only half-cent sales tax measure, ensuring it will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot, despite previously saying he would not move forward if the countywide Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation tax qualified for the ballot. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 10 · 20 min
Netanyahu Rejects Peace Plan & Opening the Strait of Hormuz
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal developed by President Trump's Board of Peace, creating a significant disagreement between the Israeli government and a U.S.-backed effort to end the Gaza conflict. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 8 · 21 min
How Burritos Are Tearing Apart the Republican Party
Self-proclaimed burrito connoisseurs Philip Teresi and Producer Gabe Navarro react to an article that argues a debate over the price of a burrito became a proxy fight over a much larger issue: whether Republicans are taking voters' concerns about affordability seriously enough ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. We get some local mentions alongside some of the national ranking taquerias in SF, LA and SD. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 8 · 9 min
Phone Addiction & Texas Senate Race
This Wall Street Journal essay is written by P.G. Sittenfeld, a former Cincinnati city councilman who served several months in federal prison. The piece reflects on an unexpected consequence of incarceration: being forced to live without a smartphone for the first time in roughly 15 years. A fourth poll in the past two weeks once more shows that Democratic candidate James Talarico is leading Republican candidate Ken Paxton within the margin of error in the Texas Senate race. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 8 · 20 min
Amanda Knox’s New Standup & Dodge Savings Vastly Inflated
Philip dives into the controversy surrounding Amanda Knox's new one-woman comedy show, "Cartwheel," which debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland and has sparked a debate over free speech, artistic expression, and the lingering impact of one of the most famous criminal cases of the 21st century. A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) concludes that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the cost-cutting initiative formerly led by Elon Musk, significantly overstated the amount of money it claimed to save taxpayers. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 8 · 19 min
Flock Cameras: Gold, Weed & Tracking Ex’s
The article examines how Wisconsin law enforcement used Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras to track a driver's movements between Wisconsin and Michigan, then used that travel history as part of the justification for a traffic stop and marijuana search. A North Carolina police officer was arrested after allegedly using the department's Flock license plate reader system to track her boyfriend's ex-wife, adding to growing concerns about misuse of automated surveillance technology by law enforcement. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 8 · 16 min
Hawaii Living L.A. Homeless Provider & Fresno Is the Capital of Poets
The Los Angeles Times examined the compensation of Carol Adelkoff, CEO of the 1736 Family Crisis Center, a Southern California nonprofit that operates domestic violence shelters, crisis hotlines, and homelessness programs. Joseph Rios makes the case that Fresno is one of America's great poetry cities, even if much of the country doesn't realize it. He argues that the city's history, contradictions, and overlooked status have produced generations of influential writers and poets, making Fresno not just a place people drive past, but a place with a rich literary identity worth celebrating. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 8 · 15 min
White House Ballroom Construction & Teamsters Suing California
A federal appeals court ruled that President Donald Trump cannot continue construction of the proposed White House ballroom without congressional approval, ordering a halt to the project and setting up a likely Supreme Court battle. The California Teamsters union has filed a lawsuit against several state agencies, including the California DMV, seeking to block new regulations that allow the testing and future deployment of autonomous heavy-duty trucks on California roads. The union argues the rules were improperly adopted and could threaten hundreds of thousands of trucking jobs. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 8 · 22 min
Newsom Signs Soria Bill Forcing Fresno Transportation Tax onto November Ballot
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1923 into law on Aug. 6, 2026, ensuring that Fresno County's proposed transportation sales tax measure, known as Better Roads, Safe Streets, will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot despite efforts by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors to delay it. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 7 · 13 min
BMW Owners Furious After Movie Ad Appears on Dashboard
Fresno is the first California city to lower school zone speed limits to 20 mph. Will this make kids safer? BMW is facing backlash from customers after it pushed a Spider-Man: Brand New Day promotion to the infotainment screens of certain vehicles, prompting complaints that a luxury car's dashboard should not be used as advertising space. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 7 · 11 min
Meta $567M Abatement Fund for Child Harms & Powerball Jackpot Soars
A New Mexico state judge has ordered Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to establish a $567 million fund to address harms to children and teenagers that the court found were caused by the company's social media platforms. The ruling is one of the largest legal penalties ever imposed on a social media company over youth safety. The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $856 million for the Saturday, Aug. 8 drawing, making it the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot ever and one of the biggest lottery prizes currently on record in the United States. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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