David Brust says Kern County is not ready for legal cannabis sales. Richard Beene disagrees. Listen as they mix it up. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E–R-N… Continue Reading
BPD Chief Martin Holds Tandy Accountable for 100 New Cops
Bakersfield Police Chief Lyle Martin visited “TRBS” Thursday, hours before a community town hall meeting here. Chief Martin says he believes City Manager Alan Tandy will deliver on his promise of 100 new police officers if a November city sales tax passes. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 1180 & The…… Continue Reading
Have Americans lost our sense of history and unity? How have we failed?
BHS history and civics teacher Jeremy Adams addresses the lack of knowledge of American history and how that affects the national conversation. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
House Leader Returns Home for 26th Wedding Anniversary
House Majority Leader and perhaps the next Speaker of the House returned home to celebrate his 26h wedding anniversary with his high school sweetheart. Kevin and Judy McCarthy met as students at Bakersfield High and the congressman recollected the very first day they meet in class. The Leader also talked about attending Sen. John McCain’s…… Continue Reading
Carlos Baldovinos of the Mission says we can win the war on homelessness
Carlos Baldovinos is an expert on homelessness as director of the Mission of Kern County. He addresses the problem here. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Sheriff Donny Youngblood talks crime, homelessness and crazy liberal laws
Just how crazy is our Legislature in Sacramento? Listen to Sheriff Donny Youngblood and decide for yourself. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
DA Lisa Green Critiques New No Bail Law
District Attorney Lisa Green called into “TRBS” Tuesday to discuss with Ralph newly signed state legislation that ends cash bail in California. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Is there finally some good news in the fight against homelessness?
Supervisor Leticia Perez unveils a plan to tap into a $700 million state fund to provide housing and services for the homeless mentally ill. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Cathy Abernathy on McCain: Hero to America But Not GOP
Our Monday benchmark talked about war hero and U.S. Sen. John McCain III, who died days before his 82 birthday. Cathy Abernathy concedes the Arizona senator was an American hero but was not always true to the GOP agenda, citing his vote NOT to repeal Obamacare and his McCain/Feingold Bill which changed campaign finance laws..…… Continue Reading
Lois Henry talks homelessness and the unique challenges it poses
So what do we do about the homeless issue? I mix it up with Lois Henry. Take a listen. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
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Lauren Skidmore, Advocate to Christina Scrivner, Opens Up About Scrivner Case
CEO of the Open Door Network & Advocate to Christina Scrivner & her children, Lauren Skidmore sits down with Ralph Bailey to discuss the latest on the case against former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner & whats next for his family as this case continues to get delayed. KERN Radio · Lauren Skidmore, Advocate to…
H.A. Sala Explains How Sean Combs Was Found Innocent Of Racketeering Charges
The Ralph Bailey Show is baffled by the juries decision to find Sean “P Diddy” Combs not guilty on charges of human trafficking & racketeering so they call upon friend of the show and local attorney H.A. Sala do discuss what could have let the jury to this decision. KERN Radio · H.A. Sala Explains…
Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day
The Ralph Bailey Show welcomes historian Nick Ragone to the broadcast as he & Ralph discuss one of America’s most historical moments, the storming of the beaches of Normandy, France in World War 2. KERN Radio · Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day
Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine
The Ralph Bailey Show welcomes Congressman Vince Fong to the show as they discuss the Congress’s decision to vote in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill & the Congressman give his thoughts on Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine. KERN Radio · Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine
‘Hey There Delilah’ Holding Golf Tournament To Raise Money For Families Affected By Cancer
Stephanie Pierce & Erving Loya of “Hey There Delilah”, a local non-profit, stop by The Ralph Bailey Show to pump up their inaugural Golf Classic at Bakersfield Country Club, where they will raise money to aid families who are being affected by cancer. Teams & donations are still available.Go to https://www.heytheredelilah.org/ for more information. KERN…