The week of May 15-19 proved to be an interesting one for “The Richard Beene Show” with major news involving Bakersfield’s Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the announcement of a new entertainment complex and a slew of other newsmakers joining the conversation with Richard. Here’s the best of the week: Kevin McCarthy dismisses Trump comment as joke…… Continue Reading
If there’s one thing that Richard Beene dislikes about Bakersfield it’s trash. For years, he’s railed against people dumping trash, especially diapers, around the city’s streets, parks, fields and parking lots. However, Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh and members of the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful board of directors drove around town to assess the city’s cleanliness, determining that…… Continue Reading
House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy went on “The Richard Beene Show” on Thursday and dismissed the controversy surrounding his comment that Russian President Vladimir Putin was paying Donald Trump as nothing more than a joke. “This was a joke,” McCarthy told Beene during a nine-minute interview. McCarthy was recorded saying that Trump, along with…… Continue Reading
The area around Buck Owens Boulevard may soon be known as Bakersfield’s entertainment destination, especially after an Agoura Hills-based management company announced they are bringing an upscale bowling alley to the area. The BLVD, will be located at 3200 Buck Owens Blvd occupying the former Home Base location and adding to the existing area development…… Continue Reading
Kern County Chief Administrative Officer Ryan Alsop is home. A graduate of Highland High School and Cal State University Bakersfield, Alsop has spent more than 20 years in the world of public policy outside of Kern County, but now as Kern County’s top administrator he can finally work in his hometown. Alsop has been on…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood has been at the heart of a debate about how Kern County should position itself when it comes to Senate Bill 54, which could make California a sanctuary state. However, during an interview last week on “The Richard Beene Show,” Youngblood pivoted to another area of concern — retaining deputies.…… Continue Reading
As part of the Mother’s Day weekend, Richard Beene interviewed AJ and Tamara Clark about the birth of their son, Ben, who was born with a heart defect that required surgery at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. Tamara is the dean of instruction at Bakersfield High, while AJ is a local firefighter. Here is the…… Continue Reading
U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) said that President Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey was the correct one during an interview on Wednesday afternoon on “The Richard Beene Show.” Citing declining morale at the FBI and Comey’s inaccurate portrayal of a Hillary Clinton aide forwarding classified emails to…… Continue Reading
Each Monday on “The Richard Beene Show,” host Richard Beene interviews Dana Martin and Robert Price about all things love. Dana Martin is married, while Robert Price is single and they share their perspectives about relationships, dating and marriage during this weekly segment. During the May 8 episode, Beene focused on the age-old question about…… Continue Reading
Leveraging the popularity of Instagram, downtown Bakersfield Metro Gallery owner Don Martin has put together one of the more unique art shows in recent years with a pairing of his work on the social media network with that of the oil painting efforts of Bakersfield artist David Gordon. The show, which premiered at the May…… Continue Reading
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…
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…
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
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
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…