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Joe & Lisa Basile | World Cup: Party in the U.S.A.
Jun 29, 202639mEp. 258
Happy post-Father's Day and pre-Independence Day! This week, Joe and Lisa discuss World Cup fandom, tourism boom and love in the USA, Joe rates an AI Father's Day gift list, and of course, Odd News! Tune in every S
Mike and Dave take a trip down memory lane while dining on Salisbury Steak and sipping on a '22 Chappellet Signature from Pritchard Hill. The guys discuss eating TV dinners as kids and the secrets to hiring
John Gerardi | Beware of the potential of Gov. Newsom's national billionaire tax plan
Jun 26, 202623m
John takes a deep dive into the competing billionaire tax proposals. The union-backed California proposal will be on the November ballot, which Newsom opposes. So, as a counter-measure Newsom decided to take his bi
John Gerardi | Has the US lost its leverage with Iran? How "inclusive" is the LGBT community, really?
Jun 22, 20261h 22mEp. 25
John breaks down the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran: It makes the best of a bad situation where America has lost most of its leverage. He also discusses how LGBT advocates do not really ca
Mike Shirinian is joined by good pals Pat LoRocca and Nick Mariziliano. The guys dine on Italian fritatta and sip on some bubbles. They just returned from an awesome trip to Napa for the Taste of Oakville - p
John Gerardi | California state employees really, really, really don't want to return to the office. Xavier Becerra is probably our next Governor - ugh...
May 31, 20261h 22mEp. 220
California state employees are trying desperately to avoid returning to work, post COVID. Liberal Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra visits Fresno to discuss the fraud-latened In-home supportive services program. Col
Joe & Lisa Basile | It's Holding the Reservation that Matters
May 30, 202639mEp. 2550
Let's talk glorious junk, chaos at Yosemite, local drone surveillance, and of course, Odd News! Tune in every Saturday at 11am on KMJNOW.com. Or catch it on podcast. Podcast? Podcast. Follow us on social media @basilekmj
The Restaurateurs | Marco Santa Fe Mia & Pat LaRocca
May 30, 202639m0
Mike Shirinian is joined by fellow restaurateurs Marco Santa Fe Mia (DiCicco's in Madera) and Pat LaRocca (Five in Fresno). Did you know these guys are first cousins? The boys dine on Alaskan halibut and sip on Kosta Bro
John Gerardi | Gov. Gavin goes to war with Chevron, Pride Month in Fresno County, Spencer Pratt vs. Karen Bass
May 24, 20261h 22mEp. 210
John discusses the Gavin Newsom-Chevron feud, and vents his frustration at Chevron giving Xavier Becerra a $500,000 campaign contribution: why do big corporations give money to Democrat politicians who hate them? The Fre
This week Joe and Lisa dive into Memorial day origins, events around town, the kick-off of summer, a crazy CalTrans announcement, and of course, Odd News! Tune in every Saturday at 11am on KMJNOW.com. Or catch it on podc
Dave Fansler and Nick Mariziliano have just returned from the huge Chicago restaurant show and boy do they have some stories! The guys dine on lasagna from Sam's served with a LaFiorita Brunello. 16Slicers #AI #FrogLegs
John Gerardi | Fresno City Council candidate David Borchardt, SEDA, Xavier Becerra is an insecure candidate for California Governor, abortion pill case
May 17, 20261h 22mEp. 200
John talks with Fresno City Council candidate David Borchardt about SEDA. He also takes a deep dive into an important SCOTUS case over abortion pills and the California race for Governor. #FDA #Abortion #Louisiana #Fresn
Mike & Dave dine on Hunter's chicken served with a 2024 Frank Family Chardonnay. The guys recap Mother's Day service and why they had so many customers skip out on reservations. Get ready for the reservation rules to cha
Big things are happening across the Central Valley! This week on the Joe & Lisa Basile Show, we dive into major changes coming to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Hollywood stars making their way to Fresno, exciting events lighti
John Gerardi | Democrats suffer two major Constitutional setbacks, Roe v. Wade is not long for this world
May 10, 20261h 22mEp. 190
SCOTUS and Virginia redistricting rulings have ruffled democrat feathers. Also, the effort to defund Planned Parenthood is gaining strength, so why is the pro-life movement upset at Pres. Trump and keep losing elections?
Nick Mariziliano joins Mike & Dave on today's show. The guys dine on The Elbow Room's crab-stuffed sole served with a Margerum Sauvignon Blanc from Santa Barbara. Nick and Dave regale us with tales of their trip to the "
Happy Mother’s Day! This week, Joe puts Lisa on the spot for the ultimate Mother’s Day gift ideas, the couple reacts to exciting news about a pro sports team coming to Fresno, and they wrap things up with some Odd News!
John Gerardi | US Supreme Court's decision on redistricting, CA Gov's race and the ridiculous FACE Act law
May 4, 20261h 22mEp. 180
John puts his attorney hat on and dives into the big decision by SCOTUS re: redistricting. He also targets the FACE Act law and discusses what could happen if the CA Gov's races comes down to Steve Hilton and Xavier Bace
Mike & Dave dine on roasted Szechuan salmon and sip on a Hitching Post Pinot Noir. The guys discuss Mike's trip to Napa where he visited Alpha Omega Winery and ate at Bottega in Yountville. #Yountville #hospitality #Napa
Joe & Lisa Basile | Special Announcement and the Race for Governor
May 2, 202639mEp. 2510
It's May! This week Joe and Lisa discuss major changes in the Basile world and in Fresno overall. Also in the news: the race for the governor's seat is on as the primary election draws near. The candidate mudslinging has
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KMJ Saturdays is hosted by KMJ. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 100 episodes.
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KMJ Saturdays has published 100 episodes.
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