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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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- 3 days ago1h 39m
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.
- 4 days ago1h 29m
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.
- 5 days ago1h 37m
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.
- 5 days ago1h 20m
The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 28, 2026) | Russia at the UN, Bill O’Reilly’s New Book, Military Monday & the Bears’ New Beer
Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage looks at the latest speeches at the United Nations General Assembly and what Russia had to say over the weekend. Bill O’Reilly joins the show to discuss his new book, Confronting America: What Has to Change, which was released Sept. 15. Anthony Dyer, a retired Combat Special Missions Aviator, joins for Military Monday to discuss his new book, Moonchild: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator. Billy Zureikat, content creator, pizza maker and Muscular Dystrophy advocate, explains the story behind the new Bears-themed beer he named Green Bay Tears. Plus, listeners have a chance to win two tickets to Bailey/Delmar Live on Oct. 14. Key Segments: Russia’s message at the United Nations Bill O’Reilly on Confronting America: What Has to Change Military Monday: Anthony Dyer and Moonchild The story behind the Bears-themed beer “Green Bay Tears” Billy Zureikat on the Bears, beer and his advocacy work Bailey/Delmar Live ticket giveaway See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 6 days ago9 min
“Green Bay Tears”: Billy Zureikat Reveals the Story Behind the Bears Themed Beer
Content creator, pizza maker and Muscular Dystrophy advocate Billy Zureikat joins The Ray Stevens Show to explain the story behind “Green Bay Tears,” the new Bears-themed beer he helped name. Zureikat discusses the inspiration behind the name and the Chicago sports culture that helped turn it into a fitting Bears-themed brew. Follow Billy on Instagram for all things sports and pizza: @TheRealBillyZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 6 days ago10 min
Military Monday: Inside the Dangerous World of a Combat Special Missions Aviator
Sponsored by Ricky Rockets Fuel Centers — Fueling Your Drive. Powering Your Day. Supporting Communities. Retired U.S. Air Force Combat Special Missions Aviator Anthony Dyer joins The Ray Stevens Show for Military Monday to discuss his new book, Moonchild: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator. Dyer's memoir explores his years in Special Operations Aviation, the missions that shaped his military career and the experiences that stayed with him long after leaving the service. His career included flying aboard AC-130 gunships and HH-60 Pave Hawk rescue helicopters, and his book examines the realities and personal costs of combatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 37m
The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 24, 2026) | Diesel Prices, High School Football & Economic Insights
Phil Flynn, energy analyst at Price Futures Group and contributor to Fox Business, joins Ray Stevens to discuss a proposed diesel export ban and whether it could help lower fuel prices for American consumers and businesses. Later, Casey Quedenfeld, head coach at Brother Rice, previews this week's Big Game of the Week matchup between Brother Rice and Mt. Carmel, one of the area's marquee high school football showdowns. David Hochberg shares the latest mortgage and real estate insights, while Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, offers his perspective on the economy and the issues shaping financial markets. Listeners also have a chance to win tickets to see KC and the Sunshine Band at the Genesee Theatre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago11 min
Why Cattle Ranching Represents American Freedom
Fifth-generation cattle rancher Steve Lucie, owner of Lucie Cattle Co., joins The Ray Stevens Show to talk about the traditions, independence and responsibility behind American cattle ranching. Lucie discusses why he believes ranching represents a uniquely American form of freedom and shares his perspective on preserving the agricultural way of life for future generations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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