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Yesterday · 1 hr 39 min
The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 8, 2026) | Illinois’ Lt. Governor Race, Death Penalty Debate & Team ALS
Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Lou Sponsel, head coach of Fremd football, previews the Big Game of the Week matchup between Fremd and Barrington. Aaron Del Mar, candidate for Illinois lieutenant governor, joins the show ahead of the Bailey and Del Mar LIVE event at the WLS studios. Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, joins for an economic discussion, while Ryan Lacey, drummer for Gaelic Storm, talks about running the Chicago Marathon with Team ALS to raise money for ALS research. Key Segments: Lou Sponsel: Fremd vs. Barrington in the Big Game of the Week Aaron Del Mar: Illinois lieutenant governor race and Bailey and Del Mar LIVE Jeff Monosso: Tennessee’s debate over execution methods Stephen Moore: Economics and prosperity Ryan Lacey: Running the Chicago Marathon with Team ALS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yesterday · 6 min
Gaelic Storm’s Ryan Lacey Runs Chicago Marathon for Team ALS
Ryan Lacey, drummer for Gaelic Storm, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss running the Chicago Marathon with Team ALS. Lacey is taking on the marathon to help raise funds and awareness for ALS research, combining a major personal challenge with a mission to support the fight against the disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yesterday · 7 min
Big Game of the Week: Coach Lou Sponsel Previews Fremd vs. Barrington
Lou Sponsel, head coach of Fremd football, joins The Ray Stevens Show to preview the Big Game of the Week matchup between Fremd and Barrington. Sponsel discusses the upcoming rivalry matchup and what fans can expect when the two teams take the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday · 9 min
Ron Kittle Talks White Sox Playoff Baseball as Sox Host Game 3 of the ALDS
White Sox legend Ron Kittle, the 1983 American League Rookie of the Year, joins The Ray Stevens Show as Chicago prepares to host Cleveland in Game 3 of the ALDS. With the White Sox holding a 2-0 series lead, Kittle weighs in on the team’s postseason run and the excitement surrounding playoff baseball on the South Side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday · 1 hr 29 min
The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 7, 2026) | White Sox ALDS, Death Penalty Debate & 30 Years of Fox News
Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Ron Kittle, White Sox legend and 1983 American League Rookie of the Year, joins the show as Chicago hosts Cleveland in Game 3 of the ALDS. The White Sox lead the series 2-0 and have a chance to advance with a victory. Reuters Jeff Monosso of Fox News Radio discusses Tennessee Republicans considering new options for carrying out executions of death-row inmates. Key Segments: Ron Kittle: White Sox host Cleveland in Game 3 of the ALDS Jeff Monosso: Tennessee considers new options for executions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday · 1 hr 35 min
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.
Monday · 8 min
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.
Monday · 9 min
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.
Monday · 1 hr 35 min
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.
Monday · 7 min
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.
October 1 · 1 hr 39 min
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.
September 30 · 1 hr 29 min
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.
September 29 · 1 hr 37 min
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.
September 29 · 1 hr 20 min
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.
September 28 · 9 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: @TheRealBillyZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 28 · 10 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 combat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 24 · 1 hr 37 min
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.
September 23 · 11 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.
September 23 · 11 min
Rob Russell on His Vision for the Kane County Sheriff’s Office
Republican Kane County sheriff candidate Rob Russell joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss his vision for the Sheriff’s Office and the issues he believes should be addressed by the next sheriff. Russell also discusses current Sheriff Ron Hain and the direction of the office. Russell won the Republican primary for Kane County sheriff in March and is on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 23 · 1 hr 28 min
The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 23, 2026) | North Korea’s New Missile, Kane County Sheriff’s Race & the Future of American Ranching
Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage examines North Korea’s latest missile test after Kim Jong Un described the new weapon as an “incurable headache” for adversaries. Recent reporting says North Korea tested two short-range missiles, with the system described by Pyongyang as hypersonic. Rob Russell, a candidate for Kane County sheriff, discusses his vision for the office and questions surrounding current Sheriff Ron Hain. Steve Lucie, a fifth-generation cattle rancher and owner of Lucie Cattle Co., explains why he believes cattle ranching represents American freedom. Jeff Monosso reports on former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed as Harris considers another presidential run. Plus, enter to win two tickets to see KC and the Sunshine Band at the Genesee Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 26. Key Segments: North Korea’s new missile and rising tensions Rob Russell on the Kane County sheriff’s race The future of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office Steve Lucie on cattle ranching and American freedom Kamala Harris campaigns for Abdul El-Sayed Is Kamala Harris considering another presidential run? KC and the Sunshine Band ticket giveaway See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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