Hanford City Councilman Justin Mendes talks about his quest to unseat Assemblyman Rudy Salas. 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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Marshall Tuck, candidate for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, lays out his case
Justin Salters joins me to interview Marshall Tuck in his bid to head the state education system. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
The owner of a vegan and vegetarian eatery talks the changing dietary habits of our town
Jaclyn Allen, owner of the Hens Roost restaurant, is one of the leaders of the better eating movement in Bakersfield. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Cathy Abernathy Addresses McCarthy Hit Piece in LA Times
Our Monday benchmark, Cathy Abernathy, joined Ralph, Richard Beene and Lois Henry in calling out the “Los Angeles Times” for trashing Rep. Kevin McCarthy for something his brother-in-law may or may not have done wrong. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Lois Henry opines on DNA, ancestry and politics
So do you believe DNA results? And what does it mean if you are white and have black ancestors? Or vice versa? The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
The ‘Godfather’ Breaks Down Kern Tax Take on Measures E Through R
Mike Turnipseed, the president of the Kern Tax Association, walked us through each of the Measures, E through R, which appear on the ballot and explained why they did or did not support each measure, most dealing tax increases and the marijuana, as well. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 1180…… Continue Reading
CSUB professor Jeanine Kraybill on the issues before the Supreme Court
Now that Brett Kavanaugh has joined the Supreme Court, what cases will he be presiding over? Professor Jeanine Kraybill addresses it. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Keith Wolaridge Chimes in on Supervisor Perez’s ‘Weed’ Memo
Keith Wolaridge, president of the Panama Buena Vista School District, made his weekly drop by Wednesday and shared his thoughts on the memo handed over to the DA regarding communications between County Counsel and Supervisor Leticia Perez. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Musical phenom Liberty Roche signs some tunes from her new album
Liberty Roche is a BCHS junior who will debut her new album at he Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame. Listen to her here. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Monsignor Craig Harrison on our uncivil world, the future and spirituality
Listen to our own Monsignor Craig Harrison discuss the current state of incivility in America. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Latest Blogs
Maddie Janssen Explains Her Emotional Goodbye From KGET 17
KGET 17’s Maddie Janssen gave her heartfelt goodbye speech on the air in April ahead of her departure from the News Organization, but she stops by The Ralph Bailey Show to explain what led to this decision & where she will be going from here. KERN Radio · Maddie Janssen Discusses Her Emotional Goodbye To…
Nick Ragone Talks Rory’s Remarkable Masters Finish & His Latest Youtube Documentary
Ascension Charity Golf Classic Director & Golf Historian, Nick Ragone, joins The Ralph Bailey Show to talk all things Masters including Rory McIlroy’s unthinkable comeback to win his first green jacket, & Nick gives us a quick preview of his most recent documentary Youtube video “Baseball Goes To War”. KERN Radio · Nick Ragone Talks…
TRBS Talks With Former Dodger Matt Luke
The Ralph Bailey show is joined by former 8th round draft pick & member of the 1996 Yankees World Series team Matt Luke about his career in the majors playing for New York, the Angels & Dodgers. KERN Radio · TRBS Talks With Former Dodger Matt Luke
Human Trafficking Survivor Odessa Perkins Tells Her ‘Remarkable’ Story
TRBS sits down with KGET 17’s “Most Remarkable Woman” of 2025 & human trafficking survivor, Odessa Perkins to discuss her incredible story & what’s coming next for the author & Ridgeview High School Counselor. KERN Radio · Human Trafficking Survivor Odessa Perkins Tells Her 'Remarkable' Story
Chain Cohn Clark partner discusses DUI petition
Matthew Clark, partner at Chain Coh Clark, discusses recent DUI and a petition their law firm has started to strengthen laws KERN Radio · MATT CLARK – DUI PETITION You can sign the petition here: https://chng.it/xbgh54rYBy