Dan Bongino announced he will step down as the FBI’s deputy director, and return to his podcast on February 2nd.

Jan 12th 2026

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Ray honors Bob Weir, legendary Grateful Dead guitarist and co-founder, who passed at 78. A look back at six decades of music, his iconic sound, and the legacy that lives on.

Jan 12th 2026

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Rory Appleton joins the show to discuss a massive collection of iconic music memorabilia once owned by late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, now headed to auction. The sale includes historic rock‑and‑roll artifacts such as a Ringo Starr drum used during the Beatles’ first U.S. TV appearance and the guitar Kurt Cobain played in the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” video.

Jan 9th 2026

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Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto joins the program to highlight major public‑safety gains in 2025, including a 51‑year low in homicides and notable reductions in gang violence, shootings, and property crime.

Jan 7th 2026

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Katy Grimes, editor of California Globe, joins the show to break down the sudden death of Representative Doug LaMalfa and what it means moving forward.

Jan 7th 2026

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Rock supergroup Close Enemies, led by Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton, stop by the show to discuss how the band came together, their brand-new album, and their upcoming Fresno show.

Jan 6th 2026

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Tom del Beccaro joins Ray to discuss Maduro's legal future

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After Maduro's arrest, is the Columbian President next?

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