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20:35

HALLOWEEN: Target Apologizes After Clown Costume...

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/29

A dispute has erupted in Wyoming after state and local officials said Justice Department election monitors exceeded their traditional role during the state's Aug. 18 primary election. Republican Gov. Mark Gordon criticized the monitors' conduct as "aggressive," "irregular," and "very odd," and asked the state's attorney general to investigate what occurred. Target apologized and removed a children's clown costume after widespread criticism that it resembled offensive blackface and minstrel-show

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15:58

PRIMETIME: Chris Hansen Buys Ads Before Every Screening

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/29

A federal appeals court ruling has highlighted a growing legal challenge: U.S. laws governing illegal exploitative images were largely written before modern AI could generate highly realistic synthetic images. The judge said existing Supreme Court precedents may no longer fit the technological reality created by generative AI and suggested the Supreme Court should revisit those decisions. In an unusual marketing twist, Chris Hansen, the former host of To Catch a Predator, has purchased theater

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19:09

PARENTS: Calaveras County School Bus Chaos & Fresno...

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/29

After a viral video showed a chaotic scene involving students, parents, and a school bus in Calaveras County, the Calaveras Unified School District released a detailed timeline to counter claims that students were trapped on the bus for over an hour before authorities were called. At Fresno Unified's first school board meeting since the district announced it was eliminating centrally funded field trips for TK-6 students, no parents appeared to speak during public comment, despite significant public

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15:09

WATER: Tom McClintock Talks California Water,...

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/29

Philip Teresi checks in with Rep. Tom McClintock to get the scoop from the Water and Agricultural Forum. The Congressman discussed a range of issues affecting California agriculture, including water policy, farming, energy costs, regulations, and the 2026 governor's race. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ

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20:26

TOBACCO TAX : Fresno’s New Tobacco Retailer Licensing...

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/29

The Fresno City Council voted 6-1 to create a new Tobacco Retailer Licensing Program, requiring businesses that sell tobacco products to obtain a city license and undergo compliance inspections. City leaders say the goal is to crack down on illegal tobacco and vape sales, particularly products that target youth. A new study led by researchers at Brown University found that older adults who received the Shingrix shingles vaccine had a 24% lower relative risk of being diagnosed with dementia over the

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15:09

BULLE: Wage Disputes & Chef’s Quitting

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/29

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that prohibits future governors and senior state officials from using nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) when negotiating state laws or deciding how taxpayer money is spent. The measure is intended to increase transparency in state government and close loopholes that allowed key policy discussions to occur behind closed doors. Bulle, the upscale farm-to-table restaurant at Herndon and Marks that opened in spring 2026 with ambitions of becoming Fresno's

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19:29

VOTING: Judge Blocks Trump's Mail-In Voting Rule

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/29

The Washington Post's assessment is that Trump launched the Iran war expecting a short campaign but now finds himself trapped in a costly and open-ended conflict. Six months later, Iran's regime remains in power, U.S. military resources have been stretched, political support has weakened, and no obvious path exists to either a decisive victory or an easy exit. The article concludes that Trump's ability to shape the outcome appears increasingly constrained as the conflict settles into a prolonged

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13:45

BILLIONAIRE: How Dolly Parton Avoided 3 Comma Status

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/28

The Observer's thesis is simple: Dolly Parton had the earning power to potentially become a billionaire, but repeatedly chose to deploy her wealth for philanthropy, education, job creation, and community development instead. Her legacy, the article argues, is not that she failed to reach billionaire status, but that she intentionally prioritized helping others over accumulating a larger fortune. Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor best known as the voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers

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20:26

NEW TWITTER: Operation Bluebird Says Musk’s X Gave Up...

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/28

A startup called Operation Bluebird has officially launched a new social media platform, Twitter.now, arguing that Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter to X effectively abandoned the Twitter name, logo, and related trademarks. A German artist and designer, Simon Weckert, has created a brightly colored, intentionally ugly shirt designed to make the wearer difficult for certain AI-powered surveillance systems to recognize as a person. The project, called Digital Camouflage, is meant as both a technical

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17:55

FLOCK CAMERAS: Former PD Chief’s Emails Give Clues on...

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/28

A new report by YourCentralValley.com sheds light on where Fresno's controversial Flock Safety Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras may be located, though the City of Fresno still refuses to release exact locations to the public. The controversy stems from earlier reporting by 404 Media that Texas law enforcement used Flock's surveillance system while investigating a woman who had allegedly self-administered an abortion. That reporting drew national attention because of concerns that

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19:29

META: Settlement Won’t Make the Kids All Right

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/28

The Washington Post contends that the biggest winners from the settlement may be the lawyers and states involved in the litigation, not children. The board is skeptical that the restrictions Meta agreed to implement will have a lasting effect on teen social media use. An update from a story we covered in March of 2026 about a Clovis woman searching for a liver donor. Ray Gerrish, Husband of Pati Gerrish, calls in with an update that Pati is in recovery after a successful liver transplant. Please

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16:54

TINY HOMES: Fresno’s Poverello House Sues Clevenger

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/28

Fresno's Poverello House has filed a lawsuit against contractor Dave Clevenger and his company, PreFab Innovations, claiming they failed to deliver 26 tiny homes that were supposed to be built for a Fresno homelessness housing project. The nonprofit is seeking to recover nearly $1 million it says it paid toward the project. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever

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20:34

EDUCATION: Pirro’s Special Grand Jury & FUSD’s Budget...

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/28

The Washington Post reports that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has convened an unusual special grand jury to investigate issues involving children and young people in Washington, D.C., including scrutiny of D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) and the city's oversight of youth services. Fresno Unified says eliminating district-funded field trips is a necessary budget measure and reflects what many school districts already do, relying on school sites and fundraising rather than central funding. Critics,

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14:37

KENNEDY CENTER: Trump Officials Threaten Center...

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/28

A military judge has ruled that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM), the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, will finally stand trial on June 5, 2028, nearly 27 years after the attacks and 25 years after his capture. The Trump administration is facing backlash after Justice Department lawyers argued in a court filing that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts could eventually be demolished if a federal court prevents the administration's planned renovation and

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20:47

PETER CULLEN: Transformers’ Voice Actor Peter Cullen...

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/27

Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor best known as the voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at age 85. TMZ reported that Cullen died on August 26, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles. His agent confirmed the death, though a cause of death was not immediately disclosed. A catastrophic flood disaster along the Nepal-China border in the Himalayas has left more than 1,400 people missing and at least 380 to 390 people dead, making it one of the region's worst natural disasters

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89:37

GLYNNA’S STORY: Nine Weeks Inside an Identity Fraud...

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/27

When scammers convinced Central Valley resident Glynna Morgan that she was the target of a federal money laundering investigation, what followed was nearly nine weeks of fear, manipulation, and psychological control. On a special edition of The Philip Teresi Show, Glynna tells her story alongside her financial adviser Ryan Del Carlo with Del Carlo Financial, Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp and Kings View's Behavioral Health Dr. Amanda Nugent Divine. Please Like, Comment and Follow

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12:30

META SETTLEMENT: $18 Billion + Child Safety Restrictions

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/27

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and implement major new restrictions on teen users to settle lawsuits brought by nearly every U.S. state alleging that its platforms were designed in ways that harmed children's mental health and encouraged addictive use. The settlement ends a landmark trial that had begun earlier this month in federal court in Oakland, California. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---

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8:40

FUSD BUDGET CUTS: Canceled Field Trips for Elementary...

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/27

Fresno Unified has cut district funding for elementary school field trips in an effort to save roughly $2.2 million amid ongoing budget challenges. While trips are not completely banned, schools will now have to rely on their own budgets and fundraising efforts, prompting criticism from teachers and parents who say many students may lose educational experiences they otherwise could not afford. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is

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20:34

TIM CURRY: Rocky Horror Picture Show and Clue Actor,...

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/27

Even after her death, Dolly Parton has one final musical gift waiting for fans. Her unreleased song "My Place in History" remains locked inside a Dream Box at Dollywood, where it is scheduled to stay sealed until January 19, 2046. The recording has effectively become a musical message from Parton to future generations, ensuring that new music from one of America's most beloved entertainers will still be debuting two decades from now. Tim Curry leaves behind a remarkable entertainment legacy spanning

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34:19

TUESDAYS WITH TERRY: Humanoid Robots & Dolly Parton’s...

Philip Teresi ·

2026/08/26

Humanoid robots are making astonishing gains in specialized athletic tasks, to the point of breaking world records once thought unreachable by machines. However, their weaknesses remain obvious: many can run faster than humans but still cannot consistently stop, recover from mistakes, or handle the wide variety of situations that humans navigate effortlessly. Dolly Parton died following a brief battle with cancer ... TMZ has confirmed. Parton’s reps said in a statement to TMZ ... she was

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