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Sunday Conversation with Alexan Balekian

Sunday Conversation with Alexan Balekian

SUNDAY CONVERSATION | Are voters in Fresno and Clovis ready to elect a younger generation to city council seats?

Sep 20, 2026 · 45 min · 20 segments

Are voters in Fresno and Clovis ready to elect a younger generation to city council seats? Are these younger, more energetic candidates a better fit for the future of these two cities? A candid…

Are voters in Fresno and Clovis ready to elect a younger generation to city council seats? Are these younger, more energetic candidates a better fit for the future of these two cities? A candid conversation with Nav Gurm, Des Haus and Mason Magsig, who are all showing favorable numbers to win their respective districts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are voters in Fresno and Clovis ready to elect a younger generation to city council seats? Are these younger, more energetic candidates a better fit for the future of these two cities? A candid…

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Show signals: SuitabilityLimitedBiasCenterAudience≈10k followers

Speakers: Alexan BalekianHostNav GurmGuestDes HausGuestMason MagsigGuest

Top entities: Clovis×35 Fresno×16 Clovis City Council×11 Gavin Newsom×25 KMJ×11

Youth Movement in Local Elections1:27 – 4:27

Alexan BalekianHost

1:27

We are there.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:28

And we are also the only show on KMJ that airs right there on YouTube at KMJ Sunday Conversation.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:36

So check it out there.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:37

You can see what's going on.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:38

All the antics inside the studio, right? All right.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:42

Countdown is on.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:44

Can you believe it? 15 days.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:47

That's right.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:48

15 days until something will appear in your mailbox.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:53

Besides all those political mailers that you just love.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:56

I know they're piling up.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:57

Your ballots will arrive.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:59

Yes, your ballots.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:01

You ready to vote again? Because it's going to happen whether you like it or not.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:05

And I will say something is a little different this time around when we talk about local council races.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:11

And that includes Fresno and Clovis.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:13

Big money is being spent.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:15

That's not usually the new thing.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:17

But you might be surprised that there's a bit of a youth movement in the candidate pool.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:23

Are they ready to govern on a local level? It's not just about planting trees and paving roads and covering up potholes and cementing sidewalks.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:31

It's all about politics.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:33

Cleaning up the homeless encampments.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:35

While all candidates can now use AI to produce trigger words and fancy campaign ads and mailers, do they have the ear of the voter? So I thought we should explore this a little bit.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:49

Today, I'm bringing in a few candidates that are, well, I will just say younger than me.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:54

I'm not going to date myself.

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99%35 mentions
FresnoCityCity in California
97%16 mentions
Clovis City CouncilEntityGovernmental body
95%11 mentions
Gavin NewsomPersonGovernor of California
93%25 mentions
KMJRadio StationAM radio station
91%11 mentions
Fresno City CouncilOrganizationGovernmental body
89%6 mentions
PolymarketCompanySports betting company
87%21 mentions
Matthew HageePersonSinger ‧ John Hagee's son
85%7 mentions
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83%1 mention
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81%12 mentions
Nelson EsparzaPersonFresno City Council Member
79%1 mention
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77%1 mention
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75%1 mention
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New York GiantsSports TeamAmerican football team
67%1 mention
Kamala HarrisPersonAttorney and former Vice President of the United States
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64%4 mentions
Jerry DyerPersonMayor of Fresno
61%2 mentions
Trey LancePersonLos Angeles Chargers quarterback
59%1 mention
YouTubeWebsiteVideo sharing company
57%1 mention
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55%1 mention
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Esmeralda SoriaPersonMember of the California State Assembly
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Marco RubioPersonUnited States Secretary of State
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DemographicsSociety
Society
California Municipal ElectionsPolitics > Elections > Local Elections
Fresno and Clovis City Council RacesPolitics > Elections > Local Elections > California Municipal Elections
Negative Campaigning and Message TestingPolitics > Political Campaigns > Campaign Strategy
Youth and Religious Minority RepresentationSociety > Demographics > Political Representation
Sikh Representation in Fresno City GovernmentSociety > Demographics > Political Representation > Youth and Religious Minority Representation
City Council District ElectionsGovernment > Local Government > Municipal Governance
California State PoliticsPolitics > Political Leadership
Presidential AmbitionsPolitics > Political Leadership > California State Politics
Political RepresentationSociety > Demographics
Political CampaignsPolitics
Campaign StrategyPolitics > Political Campaigns
Political LeadershipPolitics
Municipal GovernanceGovernment > Local Government
Politics
ElectionsPolitics
Local ElectionsPolitics > Elections
Government
Local GovernmentGovernment

Youth Movement in Local Elections1:27 – 4:27

Alexan BalekianHost

1:27

We are there.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:28

And we are also the only show on KMJ that airs right there on YouTube at KMJ Sunday Conversation.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:36

So check it out there.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:37

You can see what's going on.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:38

All the antics inside the studio, right? All right.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:42

Countdown is on.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:44

Can you believe it? 15 days.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:47

That's right.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:48

15 days until something will appear in your mailbox.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:53

Besides all those political mailers that you just love.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:56

I know they're piling up.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:57

Your ballots will arrive.

Alexan BalekianHost

1:59

Yes, your ballots.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:01

You ready to vote again? Because it's going to happen whether you like it or not.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:05

And I will say something is a little different this time around when we talk about local council races.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:11

And that includes Fresno and Clovis.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:13

Big money is being spent.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:15

That's not usually the new thing.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:17

But you might be surprised that there's a bit of a youth movement in the candidate pool.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:23

Are they ready to govern on a local level? It's not just about planting trees and paving roads and covering up potholes and cementing sidewalks.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:31

It's all about politics.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:33

Cleaning up the homeless encampments.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:35

While all candidates can now use AI to produce trigger words and fancy campaign ads and mailers, do they have the ear of the voter? So I thought we should explore this a little bit.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:49

Today, I'm bringing in a few candidates that are, well, I will just say younger than me.

Alexan BalekianHost

2:54

I'm not going to date myself.

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