Philip Teresi

FEED FAMILY FUND DRIVE: The Final Push

Philip Teresi and the Central California Food Bank team give us an update on the total and where to give after the show ends.  https://www.ccfoodbank.org/garmatch Ple

PHYSICAL MUSIC: CDs and Vinyl Making A Surprising Comeback

The TechSpot article reports that physical music formats are experiencing a significant revival in 2026, with sales of both CDs and vinyl records increasing sharply despi

KARL ROVE_ Why I'm Voting for a Texas Democrat

This Wall Street Journal opinion essay was written by longtime Republican strategist Karl Rove, one of the architects of modern Texas Republican politics. In a surprising

BUDGETS: City Leaders Say the Fresno is Becoming “Captive” to Software Vendors

During a budget hearing, Fresno City Manager Georgeanne White said the city has become effectively “captive” to software vendors because modern government operations depe

PROTEST: Student Suspended For Bringing Coffee To Class

A New York high school senior, Julie Kaputa, received an in-school suspension after bringing a cup of coffee to class on the first day of school, intentionally violating

WHITE HOUSE: OpenAI and Nvidia CEOs expected at Trump-Xi State Dinner

The ABC News report says Sam Altman, Huang, and Tim Cook are expected to attend President Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping. Their presence reflects the growing importa

FLOCK CAMERAS: Rare Bipartisan Opposition From Both Sides Increasing

The Wall Street Journal reports that one of the few issues currently uniting Americans across the political spectrum is opposition to Flock Safety's AI-powered license pl

TOWER DISTRICT: Will More Police Make Tower District Safer

The ABC30 report highlights how higher fuel prices are affecting both everyday drivers and local charitable organizations throughout Fresno and the broader Central Valley

EDUCATION: UC Regents Reopen Debate Over Bringing Back The SAT

The University of California Board of Regents has begun its first major public discussion about whether to restore standardized testing in admissions, as new data show de

FOSTER-CARE: Christian Bale's 18-Year Foster-Care Dream Becomes Reality

The California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom have enacted a new law requiring advertisers to clearly tell consumers when advertisements prominently feature AI-generat

FLOCK CAMERAS: Hardware Origins & Hackers

A new investigation by WIRED examines whether Flock Safety, the company behind one of America's fastest-growing networks of automated license-plate-reader cameras, still

MONEY: A New Kind Of Capitalism

In-N-Out Burger says its restaurant store managers now earn an average salary of more than $200,000 annually, making them some of the highest-paid managers in the fast-fo

KENNEDY CENTER: Legal Battle Over Renovations, Closure Plans, And The Center's Future

Donald Trump said the Kennedy Center could ultimately be "ripped down" if his administration is not recognized for helping renovate and financially support the institutio

JURY DUTY: California Seniors Can Permanently Opt Out

The Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park grew rapidly to 1,177 acres with 0% containment as of Sept. 16, 2026. The fire is burning north of Chilnualna Falls, has forced tr

EDUCATION: Can An 'AI-Proof' Degree Really Exist?

The Guardian argues that no degree can be guaranteed to be AI-resistant over an entire career. However, fields involving research, engineering, healthcare, creativity, an

SURVEY: Controversial Fresno City Council Race Survey Sparks Backlash

The race for Fresno City Council District 1 is becoming one of the city's most competitive contests, with both candidates reporting strong fundraising in August. Naindeep

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Major Increase In Demand For Domestic Violence Services with Tiffany Apodaca

Tiffany Apodaca, COO, Marjaree Mason Center talks with Philip Teresi on the Afternoon Drive. Apodaca explains that Fresno County's leading domestic-violence support agenc

EUROPE: EU Proposes Unprecedented New Relationship With Canada

The article reports that European Union leaders have proposed making Canada the EU's first-ever associate member. The new status does not yet exist and would need to be d

AM RADIO: Bill Requiring AM Radio In Cars Passes House

The legislation still needs to clear the Senate and president's desk but would ensure emergency communications can reach Americans in more remote communities, like rural,

HIGH-SPEED RAIL: Taxpayers Charged for Consultants First-Class Flights, Gym Trips and More

Philip takes a look at a new investigation by the California High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General found that the Rail Authority improperly reimbursed consultan