The Ray Stevens Show

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio examines why students in France are protesting and clashing with police. State Rep. Patrick Windhorst joins the show to discuss how he and fellow lawmakers Reps. John Cabello and Patrick Tipsword are demanding accountability following the murder of CTA worker Julian Mobley. David Hochberg of Team Hochberg and Atlantic Coast Mortgage...

Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss calls for accountability following the murder of CTA worker Julian Mobley. Windhorst joins fellow state Reps. John Cabello and Patrick Tipsword in demanding answers and accountability in the wake of the killing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plante , host of The Chris Plante Show , joins Ray Stevens to discuss the latest political headlines and issues shaping the national conversation. Later, Simon Hankinson , senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, examines the debate over Islamist extremism and discusses when criticism of extremist ideologies becomes labeled as Islamophobia. Champion pumpkin grower  Joe Adkins...

Comedian, actor and podcaster Bert Kreischer joins Ray Stevens to discuss his Permission to Party Tour and upcoming performances at The Chicago Theatre. Kreischer shares what fans can expect from the show and reflects on his busy career in comedy and entertainment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Ald. Ray Lopez of Chicago’s 15th Ward discusses Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to address the city’s massive budget deficit. Lilly Rossi of the Illinois Policy Institute examines how Illinois’ population loss could cost the state a second seat in Congress under Gov. JB Pritzker. Mike Emanuel, Fox News chief Washington correspondent, joins the sh...

Mike Emanuel, Fox News chief Washington correspondent, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss reports that former Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing for another run for the White House. Emanuel examines Harris’ potential political future and what another presidential campaign could mean for the Democratic Party as the next election cycle approaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Steve Mandel, a longtime friend of Mike Ditka, joins us to reflect on the life and legacy of the legendary Chicago Bears player and coach, who died at 86. Jeff Monosso of Fox News Radio examines Michigan’s U.S. Senate race as one of the key contests to watch in the 2026 midterm elections. Diane Kelley of Friends of Fisher House Illinois previews Rockin’ f...

Tim Wrightman, a tight end on the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears, joins The Ray Stevens Show to remember Mike Ditka and reflect on the impact the Hall of Fame coach had on the team. Wrightman shares perspective on Ditka’s legacy and the unforgettable Bears team that remains a defining part of Chicago sports history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sponsored by The Duchess Manor Haunted House at the Arboretum of South Barrington. Diane Kelley of Friends of Fisher House Illinois joins The Ray Stevens Show for Military Monday to preview Rockin’ for Heroes , taking place Nov. 15 at Joe’s Live in Rosemont. The event supports the organization’s mission of helping military and veteran families. Kelley discusses the upcoming fundr...

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Joe Sanchez, head coach of Barrington football, previews the Big Game of the Week matchup against Fremd. Kenny Winslow, executive director of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and former Springfield police chief, joins us for First Responder Friday to discuss issues affecting law enforcement and police leadership. Tony Danza, grand marshal of the Columbus...

Kenny Winslow, executive director of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and former Springfield police chief, joins  The Ray Stevens Show for First Responder Friday. Winslow discusses issues affecting law enforcement and the challenges facing police leaders across Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Tony Danza joins The Ray Stevens Show ahead of the Columbus Day Parade, where he will serve as grand marshal. Danza discusses his role in the celebration and the upcoming parade honoring Italian-American heritage and culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barrington head football coach Joe Sanchez joins  The Ray Stevens Show to preview the Big Game of the Week matchup against Fremd. Sanchez discusses the upcoming contest as the two high school football programs prepare to face off in a key matchup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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. Charle...

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 pri...

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.

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 moratorium...

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.

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 dep...

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...