Philip Teresi

A snowball fight in Washington Square Park has blown up into a public clash between NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYPD. Police unions say officers were “attacked,” while Mamdani insists it was “a snowball fight that got out of hand.” One man has been arrested, escalating tensions in the mayor’s first major test with the department.  Tampa International Airport said on social media Thursday that it wanted to ban people from wearing pajamas at the Florida facility. No, it wasn't being serious. 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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for priva

A California judge has blocked the state from revoking more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers’ licenses, allowing them to keep working despite pressure from the Trump administration to cancel them over alleged clerical issues. The ruling puts California at odds with federal officials, who have threatened $160 million in penalties and even the state’s ability to issue commercial licenses if it doesn’t comply.  Former President Bill Clinton, in his opening statement at his historic closed-door deposition before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee on Friday, denied any knowledge of the crimes committed by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, going on to say making his wife Hillary Clinton testify "was simply not right." 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 Weekdays 2-6 PM

Daylight Saving Time 2026 begins on March 8, when Americans will “spring forward” by setting clocks ahead one hour. The ABC7 report also explains why the time change exists, how it affects sleep, and why efforts to make DST permanent continue to stall in Congress.  East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is officially changing it's name to Dolly Parton Children's Hospital. The announcement was made via a video on the hospital's website on Thursday. 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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Emerson College poll shows Trump stuck at 43% approval while disapproval climbs to 55%, driven by a sharp drop among Hispanic voters. In early 2028 primary matchups, JD Vance dominates the GOP field and Gavin Newsom leads Democrats, while Democrats hold an 8‑point edge on the generic midterm ballot.  Svetlana Dali, who previously was convicted in Brooklyn federal court of being a stowaway on a Delta Air Lines flight out of New York's JFK Airport to Paris, allegedly snuck onto a United flight at New Jersey's Newark airport on Wednesday night. 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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudi

The FBI is reducing its personnel in Tucson and moving its command post to Phoenix as the search for 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie enters its fourth week, though investigators stress they are not scaling back the case. With no new work needed at Guthrie’s home, agents are now focused on analyzing 1,500+ tips, DNA evidence, receipts, and security footage as the investigation becomes more analytical. 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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mike Collins from the Fresno Police & Fire Chaplaincy joins Philip Teresi to talk about a big event coming up. The Support Blue Run in Fresno offers a 10K, 5K, 2‑mile walk, and virtual option, inviting the community to support local law enforcement and the Fresno Police & Fire Chaplaincy, which provides emotional and spiritual support to first responders. The event aims to strengthen community–officer trust, engage youth, and raise funds for chaplaincy programs, with discounted registration available for children 9 and under.  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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/l

Fresno Unified is preparing to vote on cutting around 200 jobs as the district faces a $77 million budget shortfall, with another $59 million deficit projected next year. The proposed cuts affecting positions such as preschool teachers, counselors, nurses, and campus safety staff stem from declining enrollment and low attendance, according to district leaders.  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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal investigation into LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho appears to center on a multimillion‑dollar AI contract with the now‑defunct tech startup AllHere, whose founder was charged with fraud in 2024. FBI agents searched Carvalho’s home, LAUSD headquarters, and a Florida property linked to his past work in Miami, with reporting indicating the probe is focused on Carvalho himself, not the district. 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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Tom McClintock joins Philip Teresi with his thoughts on the State of the Union address and the recent activity coming out of Iran. 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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly released DOJ documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein hid a large trove of potential evidence for more than a decade, including computers, phone directories, and explicit materials secretly removed from his Palm Beach mansion just days before a 2005 police raid. Investigators never recovered the items, and a DOJ report later concluded the missing computers likely contained “critical” evidence that could have dramatically changed the trajectory of the case.  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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During her closed‑door Epstein deposition, Hillary Clinton clashed with House Republicans after Rep. Lauren Boebert snapped and leaked a prohibited photo from inside the session, briefly halting the proceedings. Before the disruption, Clinton delivered a fiery statement accusing Republicans of ignoring Donald Trump’s Epstein ties, providing no defense of Bill Clinton, and insisting she had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. 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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresno Unified is proposing about 200 layoffs to help close a $77 million budget deficit, with district leaders planning $39 million in staff cuts and reorganization. Superintendent Misty Her says the move is difficult but necessary, while the teachers union warns the cuts will harm students. The FCC has received hundreds of complaints after ABC aired Jimmy Kimmel’s segment joking about the killing of Charlie Kirk, with viewers calling the remarks insensitive and inappropriate. Critics accused ABC and Kimmel of making light of a politically charged tragedy, while the network has not commented on the backlash. 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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJN

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced 17 nominees for the Class of 2026, including major artists such as Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Shakira, Iron Maiden, INXS, P!NK, Luther Vandross, Wu‑Tang Clan, and more. Ten nominees including Hill, INXS, Etheridge, Shakira, and Vandross are on the ballot for the first time, with inductees to be revealed in April.  Historians at Manhattan’s Merchant’s House Museum have determined that a hidden passageway found beneath a built‑in dresser drawer was likely part of the Underground Railroad nearly 200 years ago. The narrow, deliberately concealed shaft built by Joseph Brewster, an abolitionist drops about 15 feet underground and is now considered a rare, intact piece of architecture used to help enslaved people escape to freedom. 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

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee opened an investigation into claims that the DOJ "appears to have illegally withheld FBI interviews" in the Jeffrey Epstein files with a woman "who accused President Trump of heinous crimes."  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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM Lounge in Fresno, a 16,000‑square‑foot private social club, debuted with a star‑studded, three‑day grand‑opening featuring celebrity guests and performances by Steve Aoki, Shaquille O’Neal (DJ Diesel), Ben Harper, and “The Voice” winner Michael Huntley. Now officially open, the lounge is operating more quietly for members, with management saying the Vegas‑style launch was only “the tip of the iceberg” as the club builds out its full experience.  President Trump’s surgeon general nominee Dr. Casey Means faced tough bipartisan questioning in the Senate, including concerns about her vaccine stances and lack of an active medical license. Means avoided direct answers on debunked vaccine autism claims, drawing scrutiny over her qualifications and alignment with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  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, Y

He‑Man creator Roger Sweet, now 91, is battling dementia and has been moved to a memory‑care facility after a fall left him with two brain bleeds, according to his wife Marlene. She has launched a GoFundMe to help cover the $10,200‑per‑month care cost, with fans and even the Mattel Foundation contributing support.  The FBI served search warrants at the San Pedro home and the Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters office of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on Wednesday morning. An additional raid at a home in Miami, Florida, is also tied to the investigation.  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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Ins

A Utah court is grappling with whether viral, graphic videos of Charlie Kirk’s killing could bias jurors in the murder trial of accused shooter Tyler Robinson. Defense attorneys argue the footage and intense media coverage threaten Robinson’s right to a fair trial, while legal experts warn that high‑profile exposure can shape juror perceptions before they ever enter the courtroom.  Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing backlash on his national book tour, with Republicans accusing him of making racially insensitive remarks and LGBTQ+ lawmakers criticizing his call for Democrats to be more “culturally normal.” The tour for his new memoir has drawn both praise and controversy, testing Newsom’s national image as he positions himself as a potential 2028 presidential contender.  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 podcast

President Trump’s State of the Union featured several standout moments, including sharp attacks on political opponents, bold claims about the economy, and promises of aggressive new policies. The speech blended campaign‑style rhetoric with sweeping declarations about America’s future, setting the tone for a contentious election season.  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 Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The White House commemorated the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, honoring the nearly 7,000 U.S. Marines who died and the extraordinary heroism shown during the pivotal World War II fight. As part of America 250, the statement reflects on the battle’s historic sacrifice and reaffirms the nation’s commitment to defending the freedoms secured by the Greatest Generation.  One girl in Pittsburgh has been inspired to be a scout since long before she was old enough to join, and now she's breaking records by selling tens of thousands of boxes between door-to-door sales, a viral social media campaign and a determination to reach her goals.  President Donald Trump is set to deliver Tuesday’s State of the Union, addressing a nation that has dramatically shifted since his return to office. One year into his second term, Trump has re‑emerged as a president defying expectations and reshaping the political landscape.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all