Skip to content
Artwork for Philip Teresi
Government

Philip Teresi

KMJ

Philip Teresi - Live, Local, and Original: Weekdays from 2:00 to 6:00PM on Central California's News/Talk 580 and 105.9 KMJ - Always Online at kmjnow.com 

  • 28 episodes
  • Updated Today

Episodes28

  • Wednesday · 15 min

    Clovis Leaders Condemn Name-Calling & New Details in Heath Flora’s Demotion

    The Fresno Bee reports that Clovis leaders are increasingly concerned about the tone of local political campaigns as several high-profile elections approach. While disagreements over Measure C and other issues remain sharp, council members including Drew Bessinger and Lynne Ashbeck are urging candidates to focus on policy differences instead of personal attacks, with much of the current controversy centering on social-media exchanges involving Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce and Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua. Former California Assembly GOP leader Heath Flora was removed from his leadership role amid allegations that he carried on two overlapping extramarital affairs, along with ongoing scrutiny of campaign spending and active ethics investigations. While the allegations remain disputed and investigations are ongoing, the controversy was significant enough that Assembly Republicans replaced Flora with Alexandra Macedo as caucus leader. 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.

  • Wednesday · 20 min

    Ashley Swearengin's Push for Road Tax & Hospital Loan Plan Gutted Road Repairs

    Bill McEwen argues that former Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin is aggressively supporting the Better Roads Safe Streets transportation tax initiative because of her broader influence in Fresno politics and public policy. Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria transformed a bill originally designed to help financially distressed hospitals into legislation aimed at getting Fresno County's Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation measure onto the November ballot. Supporters see it as a way to fund long-needed road repairs, while critics, particularly healthcare leaders, argue that abandoning the hospital-loan proposal could hurt medical facilities across California. 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.

  • Wednesday · 16 min

    Avenal Recall Election & New Surveillance Footage in Caleb Quick Murder

    The New York Times story focuses on the ongoing political standoff in Avenal, California, where four city officials who were successfully recalled by voters have refused to leave office, creating an unusual legal battle that has drawn statewide attention. The dispute has become a test of how California enforces recall elections when elected officials reject the results. On the third day of the juvenile trial involving Cassandra Michael, the teen accused of helping in the killing of Clovis teenager Caleb Quick, prosecutors presented new surveillance footage and testimony aimed at showing her involvement before and after the shooting. 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.

  • Wednesday · 19 min

    Sky High Oil Profits

    The Daily Buzz Question - In your opinion, are oil companies making too much money? 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.

  • Wednesday · 34 min

    Tuesdays with Terry: Fauci Mentions, Idaho In-N-Out Shooting, Cell Phones & Modern C10’s

    According to Mediaite's analysis, Fox News treated the diary release as a major national story, mentioning Fauci 343 times in 36 hours, while CNN and MS NOW combined mentioned him only 11 times during the same period. The story highlights how different news organizations can prioritize the same event in dramatically different ways. KCRA reports that Ashley Garibay, a 23-year-old Stockton In-N-Out manager, was killed while helping train employees at a newly opened Idaho restaurant when a gunman opened fire on August 1. According to a Reuters report published by Military Times, the U.S. military is considering requiring some deployed personnel in the Middle East to surrender their cell phones because of concerns that photos, videos, and social media posts could help Iran identify and target American forces and facilities. Custom vehicle builder ICON 4x4 has unveiled the C Modern Retro Series, a limited-production truck that combines the classic body of a 1967-1972 Chevrolet C10/C20 with the chassis, drivetrain, technology, and reliability of a brand-new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4. 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.

  • Wednesday · 38 min

    Tuesdays with Terry: Cooling Centers, Fresno High & Mass Student Exodus

    The City of Clovis has removed Sierra Vista Mall from its list of official cooling centers after reports that parts of the mall have been experiencing air-conditioning problems. The change comes as the Central Valley prepares for potential heat waves and triple-digit temperatures. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office identified the man discovered dead on the roof of a building on the Fresno High campus on Friday as 30-year Daniel Ramirez. A Fresno Unified worker discovered a body on the roof. Fresno Unified School District, California's third-largest school district, is facing a significant enrollment decline that officials say is creating serious financial and operational challenges. New projections show the district expects to lose 1,199 students during the 2026-27 school year, an increase from the 1,044 students lost the previous year. 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.

  • Wednesday · 15 min

    Ariana Grande Speaks Out on Stepping Back From Public Eye

    In a public statement, Ariana Grande addressed her decision to step away from the spotlight after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour, telling fans the choice was carefully planned and not a reaction to recent criticism or online speculation. 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.

  • Wednesday · 21 min

    DuckDuckGo Glasses, Chipotle’s Jalapenos & CA’s Billionaire Tax

    DuckDuckGo's new $35 Paso Robles sunglasses are not smart glasses at all. They're a humorous privacy-focused response to AI-powered wearables, offering "features" like no cameras, no microphones, no apps, no tracking, and no charging. While the product is mostly a marketing statement, it also serves as a commentary on growing concerns about privacy in the age of smart eyewear. Health officials are investigating whether jalapeños served at Chipotle and other Mexican-style restaurants may be the source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people, primarily in Minnesota. Chipotle says it has already removed the suspected peppers from affected locations as a precaution. 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.