Isaac Dennis, owner of Rig City Coffee Roasting, talks about being a young entrepreneur in Bakersfield. 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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California’s water issues come under the scrutiny of Lois Henry
President Trump has signed an executive order freeing up water for the Central Valley. Lois Henry breaks it down. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Local attorney explains the competing marijuana initiatives on the November ballot
Phil Ganong, a local attorney who helped write two of the three pot initiatives on next month’s ballot, helps us break them down. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Professor Jeanine Kraybill helps us unpack the mid-term elections
Will the Democrats take back the House in the mid-term elections? Professor Jeanine Kraybill helps us understand it. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Assembly candidate Justin Mendes squares off against Rudy Salas in the 32nd Assembly District
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
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
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
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
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
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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…
Rick Bentley & Erik Nelson Talk ‘Officer David Nelson Memorial Scholarship’
The Ralph Bailey Show welcomes Entertainment Reporter for KGET 17 RIck Bentley & his special guest Erik Nelson from the Officer David Nelson Memorial Scholarship as they explain how the scholarship & the upcoming Luke Bryan concert became connected. KERN Radio · Rick Bentley & Erik Nelson Talk 'Officer David Nelson Memorial Scholarship'
Congressman David Valadao Discusses Possible Vote On Big Beautiful Bill
Congressman David Valadao joined The j.R. Show to discuss medicaid and medicare cuts, energy and how it all affects the Central Valley. KERN Radio · Congressman David Valadao Discusses Possible Vote On Big Beautiful Bill