Sunday Conversation with Alexan Balekian
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.
Episodes
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. W...
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 C...
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 opp...
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.
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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.
Exclusive interviews with Fresno County Judge candidate Jeff Hammerschmidt, who also represented Cassandra Michael in the Caleb Quick murder case, in his first interview since the verdict. Also, Fresno State Athletics Director Garrett Klassy in his first interview since signing the most lucrative contract for this position in University history.
Amazing Segment 2 in which Jeff Hammerschmidt describes why lawyers and judges would be...
An exclusive panel of experts dissects the captivating defamation case between Fresno Unified, its Trustee Keshia Thomas, and former Bullard Head Football coach Don Arax.Bill McEwen, Clint Olivier, and Roger Bonakdar give new insight to the PR nightmare for the district, the final payout, and whether Keshia Thomas is still electable.Plus, why the panel believes that, despite two judges being blocked from overseeing the Co...
Fresno County Clerk James Kus is being sued by his own County Supervisors, how he is moving forward while waiting on a judge's unprecedented decision; and the conversation he had with Mayor Dyer in the 11th hour to put a city roads tax measure on the November ballot.
Plus, a bombshell declaration in the high-profile defamation case against Fresno Unified and its Trustee Keshia Thomas. FTA President Manuel Bonilla responds to the...
Recalled Avenal Mayor Alvaro Preciado refuses to step down, why he believes he should be reelected in a shocking interview where he blames Kings County Supervisors for orchestrating a recall and the execution of a search warrant at his house.
Also, why Assemblywoman Soria pulled an unprecedented political stunt all in the name of political vengeance.
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Supervisor Bredefeld adamantly refuses to call a special meeting, crushing any hope that the "Better Roads, Safer Streets" initiative will make the deadline to be on the 2026 ballot. He says he won't budge on the process and his response to being called a racist.
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Mendota mayor Victor Martinez joins Alexan Balekian on this week's Sunday Conversation after publicly calling three Fresno County supervisors racist for blocking a signature-led roads tax initiative, AKA Measure C, from being on the November ballot. Why he labels them hypocrites and their control as institutional racism. Plus, GVWire's Bill McEwen on how Mayor Jerry Dyer's city-wide plan for a 65 million dollar ...
Chaos, confusion, and an unprecedented recall followed by multiple search warrants served at the homes and businesses of the four recalled Avenal city council members and the Avenal city manager, who refuse to vacate their seats. The Kings County supervisors are now involved in a bitter legal battle with the city of Avenal. What comes next, and what is the Kings County D-A looking for? Kings County Supervisor Doug Verboon...
For the first time, Fresno City Manager Georgeanne White breaks her silence over the City's litigation against Granite Park and Terance Frazier. This week, the city not only took over the Park but also started making upgrades. The City Manager also reveals she is in talks with the District Attorney and says Fraziers has made millions of dollars during his time as operator of the park and President of the Central Valley Communi...
This week's episode focuses on Granite Park and what comes next after Terance Frazier, the President of the Central Valley Community Sports Foundation, received an eviction letter from the Sheriff's office to vacate the venue in 5-days. What Frazier is hoping a judge will do, and what this means for Little League teams who have signed up for the July 4th tournament. Also, Frazier opens up on what he was not allowed to sho...
Alexan lost a fight with a mosquito. Late votes are still being counted from the June Primary. Club One Casino owner Kyle Kirkland discusses his chances against longtime Rep. Jim Costa.
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Alexan is joined by Clint Olivier and Bill McEwen to break down the results of the June Primary election.
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Alexan is joined by Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz to discuss legal issues within the city and a recent scare by an armed man at his home. Plus a Primary election preview with Alex Tavlian and Tal Eslick
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Alexan is joined by Clovis City Ccouncilman, Matt Basgall, Fresno County Clerk James Kus and Fowler Councilman Karnig Kazarian.
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Alexan discusses the surprise attack ad targeting Parlier Mayor and Fresno County Supervisor District 4 candidate Alma Beltran. Clovis Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce on Measure C roads tax issue. Mark Standriff & Liz Laval bring back Legends...the Legacies Continue to KMJ
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Politics and Education are in focus as Alexan is joined by the candidates for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools: Incumbent Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher and challengers Dr. Eimear O’Brien and Dr. Johnny Alvarado.
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