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
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…
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…
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
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
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