23ABC News anchor Tim Calahan joins us to talk about the latest mass shooting and what that says about our society. 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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Sheriff Donny Youngblood says the latest shooting may be “the new normal”
Sheriff Donny Youngblood talks about the latest mass shooting in Kern County. Is this the new “normal” where we live? The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Former House Ways and Means chairman Bill Thomas endorses a college district candidate
Former Rep. Bill Thomas has a beef with fellow Kern Community College District trustee Kyle Carter on the timing of rebuilding Bakersfield College. Listen to Thomas make his case. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Local Experts Insist: Talk to Your Kids About Suicide
Ellen Eggert, with the Crisis Hotline, and Roger Perez joined “TRBS” in the midst of Suicide Prevention Month. The two agreed parents, who even are raising well adjusted children, should nevertheless have the uncomfortable discussion regarding suicide. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Historian/Teacher Ken Hooper Highlights Our New Veteran’s Gallery
Bakersfield High School Teacher and local historian Ken Hopper visited “TRBS” Tuesday and talked about his students’ involvement in the Portrait of a Warrior Gallery, which opened downtown Monday. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
34th Assembly candidate Nick Nicita praises Gavin Newsome and talks politics
Nick Nicita is a Democrat running against Assemblyman Vince Fong. He lays out his politics here. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
The Chairman Talks KCCD Board of Trustee Race
Bill Thomas, private citizen and the former chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, visited “TRBS” Monday to discuss the upcoming election for the Kern Community College District Board of Trustees. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Lois Henry takes on Sacramento and its mad rush toward wind and solar power
Gov. Jerry Brown signs a bill mandating power for our electrical grid to come from renewable power sources. But Lois Henry questions whether all this makes sense. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Bakersfield woman shares her story of being mugged by a homeless person
Annalisa Townsend shares her story of being mugged in downtown Bakersfield.… Continue Reading
The Taxman Comments on Op-Ed Piece Calling Trump Cray Cray
Mike Turnipseed, president of Kerntax Association, shared his thoughts on the anonymous opinion piece published in the New York Times and allegedly written by a high ranking member of the Trump Administration., The author insists aides in the White House sometimes change policy to save the president from himself. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays…… 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