The Ray Stevens Show

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Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk.

  1. 15h ago

    The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 6, 2026) | Midterm Strategy, Energy Prices & Terror Threat Response

    Phil Flynn, energy analyst at Price Futures Group, joins Ray Stevens to discuss whether energy prices will remain elevated as the country heads into the fall season. Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, explains how a new federal education tax credit could expand educational opportunities and give parents more flexibility in choosing the best learning environment for their children. Charles Lipson, professor emeritus at the University of Chicago, discusses how national issues are shaping key midterm races across the country. Later, Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio breaks down the U.S. decision to remove bombers from a military base in the United Kingdom following an apparent terrorist threat. Listeners also have a chance to win tickets to see Ron White and Bailey/Delmar Live during a special Tirade Tuesday giveaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 1d ago

    Military Monday: SSG. Randall Case and “Light the Flame”

    U.S. Army veteran SSG. Randall Case of American Legion Post 489 in Yorkville joins The Ray Stevens Show for Military Monday to discuss the “Light the Flame” campaign, an effort to restore and sustain Yorkville’s veterans’ monument. Case explains why preserving local memorials matters and how the community can help honor those who served. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 1d ago

    Mike Emanuel Celebrates 30 Years at Fox News

    Mike Emanuel, chief Washington correspondent for Fox News, joins The Ray Stevens Show to reflect on three decades with the network. Emanuel joined Fox News in 1997 and has covered presidential campaigns, major national security stories and some of the biggest political events of the past 30 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 1d ago

    The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 5, 2026) | Duckworth’s Police Comments, the AI Data Center Fight & Military Monday

    Today on The Ray Stevens Show, retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel responds to Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s claim that police are “executing” people, discussing the implications for law enforcement and public safety. Chandra Hendren, Heritage Action state director for Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas, examines the growing push by states and communities to place moratoriums on data centers amid concerns surrounding artificial intelligence, energy use and development. Illinois and several local governments have taken steps to pause or review data-center expansion, including an eight-month moratorium approved by Lake County. Ssg. Randall Case, U.S. Army (Ret.) and member of American Legion Post 489 in Yorkville, discusses the “Light the Flame” campaign to restore and sustain Yorkville’s veterans’ monument. Finally, Mike Emanuel, Fox News chief Washington correspondent, looks back on 30 years of Fox News and nearly three decades in Washington. Ray Stevens Show 8.17.26.docx (… Key Segments: Chief Tom Weitzel: Tammy Duckworth’s claim that police are “executing” people Chandra Hendren: AI, data centers and the growing push for moratoriums Ssg. Randall Case: “Light the Flame” campaign for Yorkville’s veterans’ monument Mike Emanuel: 30 years of Fox News and nearly 30 years in Washington Ron White Giveaway: Two tickets to The Chicago Theatre, Nov. 8 Bailey/Delmar Live: Two-ticket giveaway for Oct. 14 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 1d ago

    Tom Weitzel Responds to Tammy Duckworth’s Comments About Police

    Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel joins The Ray Stevens Show to respond to Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s claim that police are “executing” people. Weitzel discusses the implications of rhetoric like this for law enforcement, police officers and public safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 5d ago

    The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 1, 2026) | Illinois Tax Referendums, Iraq Withdrawal & $2,000 Pumpkin Theft

    Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Ted Dabrowski of Fight for Illinois discusses the “multi-billion local tax blitz” on November ballots, including local tax and bond proposals facing Illinois voters. Gen. Richard Newton, senior national security contributor for NewsNation, joins the show to discuss the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and what comes next. The U.S. completed its departure from Erbil on Sept. 30, ending the Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq and transitioning to a bilateral defense relationship while the counter-ISIS mission continues in Syria. David Hochberg of Team Hochberg and Atlantic Coast Mortgage joins the show, followed by Steven Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity. Tyler Meyers, owner of Meyers Farm, joins us after $2,000 worth of pumpkins were stolen from his family farm.  Key Segments: Ted Dabrowski: The multi-billion-dollar local tax proposals on November ballots Gen. Richard Newton: U.S. forces leave Iraq — what happens next? David Hochberg: Mortgage and housing market update Steven Moore: Economics and prosperity Buy, Sell, Hold: Sponsored by Advanced Hair Tyler Meyers: $2,000 worth of pumpkins stolen from his family farm Bailey/Delmar Live: Two-ticket giveaway for Oct. 14 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 6d ago

    The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 30, 2026) | Peoples Gas Rate Hike, Illinois’ 8th District & Title IX

    On today’s Ray Stevens Show, Jim Chilsen of the Citizens Utility Board discusses a letter from state and local elected officials opposing a proposed Peoples Gas rate hike. Jennifer Davis, Republican candidate for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, joins the show to discuss her attendance at the MAHA Conference in Washington, D.C. Neeraja Deshpande of Independent Women discusses the Department of Education’s formal rescission of the Biden-era Title IX regulations and the reinstatement of the 2020 rule. The Education Department says the action restores its previous Title IX regulations, including rules governing women’s and girls’ athletic opportunities. Angela Cummings, executive director of AFSP Illinois, previews the Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk and its effort to raise awareness, support those affected by suicide and reduce stigma. Key Segments: Jim Chilsen: Elected officials oppose Peoples Gas rate hike Jennifer Davis: Illinois 8th Congressional District race, East Dundee Oktoberfest and MAHA Conference Neeraja Deshpande: Department of Education rescinds Biden-era Title IX rule Angela Cummings: AFSP Illinois Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk Bailey/Delmar Live: Two-ticket giveaway for Oct. 14 Chris Plante: Opening segment and national headlines See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Sep 29

    The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 29, 2026) | $2.53 Billion Parking Meter Deal, Crime Costs, Chicago Shootings & UK Terror Plot

    Ald. Brian Hopkins discusses the Chicago City Council’s expected vote on a $2.53 billion sale of the city’s remaining parking meter lease, a major development in Chicago’s long-running parking meter saga. E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, examines the economic impact of crime and how Americans can protect themselves after more than $20 billion was lost to one type of crime. Pastor Donovan Price, founder and executive director of Solutions and Resources, discusses the deadly weekend violence in Chicago, where police reported two people killed and 19 injured. Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio reports on President Trump’s reaction to an apparent terror plot targeting U.S. forces at a military base in the United Kingdom. Recent reporting says five suspects were arrested near RAF Fairford, with investigators examining possible links to a foreign state. Key Segments: Chicago's $2.53 billion parking meter lease deal The staggering cost of crime to Americans How to fight back against crime and fraud Chicago's weekend shootings and public safety Apparent terror plot targeting U.S. forces in the U.K. President Trump's reaction to the UK terror investigation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk.

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