Best Visalias Podcast Podcasts (2026)

Glaciers in the Sierra Nevada have existed for thousands of years. However, recent research published in the journal "Science Advances" projects that they will disappear by the end of the century. Today, we revisit our conversation with Andy Jones, who explains the findings of the study. Jones is a doctoral candidate at the University of Wisconsin-…

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2026 - Day 2: Genesis 4-7 10:15

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Reading by Pastor John Dunn --- Genesis 4-7 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%204-7&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Jan. 1: Delano’s Mariachi Mestizo Celebrates 25 Years Of Music [Encore] 10:56

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In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Mariachi Mestizo has released a new album in 2025. The group based in Delano is composed mostly of students, though you can’t tell by listening. Today, we celebrate homegrown mariachi and revisit our conversation with band members Juan Morales and Joelynn Valencia, along with clips of their music.…

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2026 - Day 1: Genesis 1-3 13:49

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Reading by Deborah Volosin --- Genesis 1-3 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201-3&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 31: Why Did Bernie Sanders Visit Bakersfield? He Tells Us. [Encore] 10:12

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In April, Senator Bernie Sanders stopped in Bakersfield for his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, along with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. But not all of the thousands who showed up were“feeling the Bern.” Today, we revisit our conversation with the senator and hear why he stopped in the historically conservative town.…

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2025 - Day 365: Revelation 19-22 11:43

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Reading by Pastor John Dunn --- Revelation 19-22 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2019-22&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 30: Fresno Native Talks About Helping Write Music For Oscar Winner ‘Wicked’ [Encore] 10:12

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Today, we revisit our conversation with Fresno native Jeff Atamajian. He's a film music composer, arranger, and orchestrator. Atmajian most recently helped orchestrate the music for the hit blockbuster movies "Wicked" and Wicked: For Good."By Elizabeth Arakelian, Jonathan Linden

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2025 - Day 364: Revelation 12-18 17:21

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Reading by Pastor Michelle Dunn --- Revelation 12-18 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2012-18&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 29: A Central Valley Women’s Prison Runs Its Own Newspaper. We Interviewed The Editors. [Encore] 11:25

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The Central California Women's Facility is one of the largest prisons housing only women. On today's episode, we revisit our tour of the facility and hear about a unique program: incarcerated people at the prison are running their own newspaper. Two members of the newspaper's team — Amber Bray and Kanoa Harris-Pendang — tell us about how the idea f…

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2025 - Day 363: Revelation 6-11 14:00

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Reading by Dennis Kemp --- Revelation 6-11 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%206-11&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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2025 - Day 362: Revelation 1-5 14:24

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Reading by Deborah Volosin --- Revelation 1-5 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%201-5&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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2025 - Day 361: 2, 3 John 4:31

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Reading by David Griffin --- 2, 3 John https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20John%201%3B%203%20John%201&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 26: California’s High Speed Rail Chief Says Project Needs ‘National Commitment’ To Succeed [Encore] 13:23

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The California High Speed Rail is a controversial project, and the federal government has slashed funding due to its lack of progress. But the CEO of the California High Speed Rail Authority, Ian Choudri, says the rail can be a point of national pride if it's given the chance to get done. Today, we revisit an August 2024 conversation that we had wi…

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2025 - Day 360: 1 John 14:02

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Reading by Karen Griffin --- 1 John https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20John%201-5&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 25: Author Mas Masumoto On Finding The ‘Sounds Of Our Histories’ [Encore] 12:15

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Japanese-American author Mas Masumoto has written over a dozen books. His latest takes on a different angle – and sound. In this encore episode, we revisit a conversation with Mas about the idea behind “Shadow Music” and other work it inspired.By Elizabeth Arakelian, Jonathan Linden

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2025 - Day 359: 2 Peter; Jude 11:02

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Reading by Kara Cripps --- 2 Peter, Jude https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Peter%201-3%3B%20Jude&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 24: KVPR Looks Back At The News Cycle Of 2025 22:07

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2025 brought us so much news. In this end-of-year episode of Central Valley Daily, the news team looks back at the news that shaped the year and what to expect for the new year. Plus, the latest news headlines: What some new laws will bring in the new year, and new data shows how immigration has changed in California.…

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2025 - Day 358: 2 Timothy 8:22

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Reading by Pastor John Dunn --- 2 Timothy https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Timothy%201-4&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 23: A Guaranteed Income Program Just Wrapped Up In Fresno. Did It Work? 14:54

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For the past year, 300 families were given $500 a month as part of a guaranteed income program in Fresno – the first in the city’s history. On today’s episode, Fresno State Professor Amber Crowell breaks down how families spent the money and what it shows about the feasibility of such programs to combat rampant poverty.Plus, the latest news headlin…

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2025 - Day 357: Hebrews 11-13 12:31

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Reading by Tracy Gramberg --- Hebrews 11-13 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2011-13&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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The Christmas Table - 12.21.2025 - Audio Rewind 46:28

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Love that lasts is love that waits. In "The Christmas Table", Pastor Jeff shows us that like grandparents speaking life over their children and grandchildren. Love multiplies when it’s given away.By Pipeline.Church

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Dec. 22: This Fresno Native Just Became Runner Up On ‘The Voice.’ Hear Him Sing For Us. 14:57

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NBC’s popular singing competition show “The Voice” spotlights talented singers from across the nation. And this season, the runner-up is from Fresno. On today’s episode, Ralph Edwards recounts his experience singing on national television and working with Snoop Dogg, and he tells us what’s next for his singing career. Plus, he sings a few bars of a…

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2025 - Day 356: Hebrews 7-10 14:34

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Reading by Bailey Feder --- Hebrews 7-10 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%207-10&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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2025 - Day 355: Hebrews 1-6 12:40

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Reading by James Wiley --- Hebrews 1-6 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%201-6&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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2025 - Day 354: 1 Peter 15:21

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Reading by Pastor Teressa Wiley --- 1 Peter https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%201-5&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 19: Why These Faith-Based Hospitals Can Refuse Maternal Care 15:09

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The state of California protects women’s reproductive rights, including the right to an abortion. So what happens when a woman needs one at a Catholic hospital that refuses to conduct abortions? On today’s episode, San Francisco Standard reporter Anya Schultz breaks down complicated maternal care at Catholic hospitals in California. Plus, the lates…

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2025 - Day 353: Titus 7:24

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Reading by Carmelo Ruiz --- Titus https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Titus%201-3&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 18: Wind, Rain, And Snow: A Female Rock Climber Defies The Odds To Make History 14:29

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Professional climber Sasha DiGiulian has scaled rock faces all over the world, recently making history in Yosemite National Park. She was the first woman to free climb the Platinum Wall trail up the sheer granite face of El Capitan. On today’s episode, Sasha explains the extreme conditions she faced, and why she calls climbing a ‘global language.’ …

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2025 - Day 352: 1 Timothy 1-6 15:24

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Reading by David Griffin --- 1 Timothy 1-6 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Timothy%201-6&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 17: Fresno Catholic Bishop Joseph Brennan’s Case For Human Dignity Amid Immigration Actions 16:02

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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recently issued a special statement about their concern for immigrants in the U.S. The bishops called out the climate of fear and anxiety for many immigrants, noting they’re saddened by the vilification of immigrants. Bishop Joseph Brennan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno breaks down the statement and …

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2025 - Day 351: Philippians 11:05

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Reading by Pastor Michelle Dunn --- Philippians https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%201-4&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 16: Fresno’s Major Airport Expansion Is Here. It Almost Didn’t Happen. 15:03

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For years, the City of Fresno has been renovating and expanding Fresno Yosemite International Airport. In the coming weeks, many of those projects will be fully in use – including a brand new terminal and new restaurants. But these projects met some turbulence earlier this year when the federal government threatened to pull funding. KVPR reporter S…

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2025 - Day 350: Ephesians 17:47

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Reading by Karen Griffin --- Ephesians https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%201-6&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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The Christmas Table - 12.14.2025 - Audio Rewind 41:22

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Receive the joy God freely gives. In "The Christmas Table", Pastor Jeff reminds us that joy doesn’t replace fear because we try harder, joy replaces fear because God’s presence is greater.By Pipeline.Church

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Dec. 15: This State Park In Merced County Offers A Glimpse Of The Valley’s Native Landscape 12:58

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There’s a relatively unremarkable piece of land in Merced County that appears to simply be grasslands. But this area offers a glimpse into the San Joaquin Valley’s native landscape. On today’s episode, Sarah Puckett with American Rivers explains why so many environmental partners are working to restore floodplains in Great Valley Grasslands State P…

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2025 - Day 349: Colossians 1-4; Philemon 11:37

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Reading by Karen Griffin --- Colossians 1-4; Philemon https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%201-4%3B%20Philemon%20&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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The Christmas Table - 12.7.2025 - Audio Rewind 42:34

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Follow God’s voice in the chaos. In "The Christmas Table", Pastor Jeff shows us that even when the path isn’t clear we must choose obedience over emotion. Trusting that peace will meet you on the other side of your next faithful step.By Pipeline.Church

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2025 - Day 348: Acts 27-28 8:28

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Reading by Pastor John Dunn --- Acts 27-28 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2027-28&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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2025 - Day 347: Acts 24-26 11:40

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Reading by Tracy Gramberg --- Acts 24-26 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2024-26&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 12: Hanukkah Starts On Sunday. A Bakersfield Rabbi Discusses This Treasured Holiday. 14:47

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Hanukkah, the 8-day festival of lights, starts on Sunday. Rabbi Shmuli Schlanger with the Chabad of Bakersfield explains the meaning of the holiday and highlights events in Bakersfield and Tehachapi. Plus, the latest news headlines: how Valley Catholics are celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Reedley College wins a prestigious natio…

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2025 - Day 346: Acts 20-23 16:56

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Reading by James Wiley --- Acts 20-23 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2020-23&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 11: A Local Romance Writer On The Importance Of Online Bookworm Communities 14:51

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Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a good book. Or if you’re Rebecca Jo Jackson, to write one. On today’s episode, the Visalia-based author discusses the latest book in her Sweet River romance series, “Olivia’s Only Pretending.” Plus, the latest news headlines: Hundreds of millions of dollars to address California homelessness could be in j…

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2025 - Day 345: Romans 14-16 9:43

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Reading by David Anderson --- Romans 14-16 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2014-16&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 10: Chemicals That Never Break Down Are Reaching Our Food And Water 14:32

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For decades, so-called “forever chemicals” have been increasingly used on crops and consumer products in the U.S. Environmental advocates are raising alarm over the lack of regulation and research into how these chemicals affect the human body. Today we speak with a policy analyst with the Environmental Working Group who breaks down how these chemi…

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2025 - Day 344: Romans 11-13 10:28

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Reading by Tina Anderson --- Romans 11-13 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2011-13&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 9: Would You Send Your Loved One’s Ashes Into Space? [Encore Interview] 13:56

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Space is becoming increasingly commercialized. This has given rise to so-called “memorial spaceflights.” That’s when people can choose to send their loved one’s ashes into orbit. In this encore episode of Central Valley Daily, we revisit a story by KVPR’s Kerry Klein about a Central Valley native’s decision to honor her travel-loving sister with on…

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2025 - Day 343: Romans 8-10 12:07

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Reading by Karen Griffin --- Romans 8-10 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208-10&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church

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Dec. 8: A ‘Nursing Home Empire’ Is Facing Abuse Allegations 12:22

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A number of nursing homes in California are facing lawsuits for purported negligence and abuse. Some have already had to pay millions to residents or family members. On today’s episode, Jocelyn Wiener with our news partner CalMatters introduces us to one owner at the center of CalMatters reporting.By Elizabeth Arakelian, Jonathan Linden, Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

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2025 - Day 342: Romans 4-7 13:49

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Reading by David Griffin --- Romans 4-7 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%204-7&version=ESV&interface=printBy Legacy Church