KMJ Saturdays

KMJ Saturdays

Weekends on the Legendary News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ at kmjnow.com and everywhere you stream! Auto Shop Talk with Greg, Roger and Darryl - The Christopher Gabriel Program - Joe & Lisa Basile - Marc Kapetan - The Restaurateurs

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June 6, 2026 40 mins

Dave & Mike dine on fresh Columbia River salmon with Fresno State corn and wash it down with a Stargazing 2022 pino noir.  Dave recaps his trip to Newport Beach and has some restaurant recommendations.  Mike previews "Glass Class" at the Elbow Room.  Cheers!

#TrulyPizza #Napa #LagunaBeach #EarthCafe #LaLaLand #ElbowRoom #Fresno #Pismos #KMJ #shits&giggles #HamAndButterSandwich 

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This week Joe and Lisa celebrate the warm weather by talking about all things outdoors including BBQ and the best tri-tip in town, Google's plan to release millions of mosquitoes, legislature to bring the grizzly bear back to California and to protect residents and livestock from mountain lions, and of course, Odd News! 

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On this episode of the John Gerardi show, John discusses how the Roman Catholic Diocese got excluded from its promotional night at Grizzlies Stadium because of a "Pride Night" promotion involving drag queens scheduled for the same day. He also breaks down the election: why California Democrats want the vote-counting process to take a long time, and why Xavier Becerra is the "Cardboard Box Candidate" for governor.

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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.  Colleges want students to resume taking the SAT. 

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Let's talk glorious junk, chaos at Yosemite, local drone surveillance, and of course, Odd News! 

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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 Brown pinot while discussing the family business.  Saluti!

#ItalianFood #Fresno #Madera #Napa #ItalianPeppers #Cuisine #LasVegas 

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  • 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 Fresno County Board of Supervisors approached two different LGBT issues differently: Pride Month in the libraries vs a booth at the Prid...
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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! 

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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 #HugosFrogBar #MapleAndAsh #Chicago #Fresno #SamsDeli #Lasagna #Italy

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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 #Fresno #Dobbs #California #GovernorRace #XavierBecerra 

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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 change!  Dave previews his big road trip to Chicago for the restaurant show.

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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 lighting up Old Town Clovis, and, of course, a round of unforgettable Odd News.

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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?    

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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 "Big D" Dallas where they took advantage of the Club Level at the Ritz and chowed down at some legendary spots.  But that onery hostess at the Honor Bar...a warning has been issued!  

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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!

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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 Bacerra.

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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 #Wine #Costco #HitchingPost #ScreamingEagle #ElbowRoom #Fresno #Hangovers #Dallas #Sideways #Merlot #PaulGiamatti 

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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 begun as 2 republicans and 6 democrats debated this week. AND of course, we end with some ODD news! 

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John tackles the Congressional redistricting con-job, Measure P embezzlement scandal and how the far-left has grabbed control of Fresno's Measure C road tax fight 

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The Rodeo is in town! With all the action in Clovis, there is a lot to be excited about. We also cover the stories from this week including the NFL football draft and drama and three tornadoes that touched down in the Central Valley this week. WILD! ...And some wild Odd News to boot!

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