Former Illinois State Representative Jeanne Ives joins Ray Stevens to talk about the $2 billion Gotion battery deal, the reveal that they use slave labor, and Gotion's ties to communism. 

Former Illinois State Representative Jeanne Ives joins Ray Stevens to talk about the $2 billion Gotion battery deal, the reveal that they use slave labor, and Gotion's ties to communism.

When our regular hosts are away, the fill-in hosts will play. Enjoy the content of the pinch hitters from Garry Meier to Ray Stevens to Rob Johnson and more.

When our regular hosts are away, the fill-in hosts will play. Enjoy the content of the pinch hitters from Garry Meier to Ray Stevens to Rob Johnson and more.

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Gotion uses slave labor. What happens to the deal Gov. Pritzker struck with the company?

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SWEET FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Check out the Maple Sugar Time Festival at Indiana Dunes National Park this Saturday and Sunday! Enjoy a sweet taste of spring during the 49th annual Maple Sugar Time festival. Take a self-guided tour of the sugaring operation at historic Chellberg Farm which will be bustling with maple sugaring activities. For more info: https://www.nps.gov/


IF YOU'RE FEELING HANGRY: Check out the Haymarket Sausagefest on Saturday, March 7th at Hakymarket Pub and Brewery! Guests can sample a variety of encased meats and craft brews. Guest sausage makers and brewers will be paired up to compete for people’s choice awards—as voted on by you. For more information: https://www.haymarketbeer.com/sausagefest


IF YOU'RE FEELING SPORTY: Celebrate International Women’s Day on Sun March 8th on the courts at SPF Pickleball Lincoln Park and Irving Park locations with special programming designed to bring women together through movement, community, and fun. From beginner-friendly clinics like Her First Dink! to social open play, moms meet-ups, and the signature Smash the Ceiling Invitational tournament, this lineup welcomes players of all skill levels.For more info: https://www.playspf.com/ 

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SWEET FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Check out the Maple Sugar Time Festival at Indiana Dunes National Park this Saturday and Sunday! Enjoy a sweet taste of spring during the 49th annual Maple Sugar Time festival. Take a self-guided tour of the sugaring operation at historic Chellberg Farm which will be bustling with maple sugaring activities. For more info: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/">https://www.nps.gov/</a>
 IF YOU'RE FEELING HANGRY: Check out the Haymarket Sausagefest on Saturday, March 7th at Hakymarket Pub and Brewery! Guests can sample a variety of encased meats and craft brews. Guest sausage makers and brewers will be paired up to compete for people&rsquo;s choice awards&mdash;as voted on by you. For more information:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haymarketbeer.com/sausagefest">https://www.haymarketbeer.com/sausagefest</a>
 IF YOU'RE FEELING SPORTY: Celebrate International Women&rsquo;s Day on Sun March 8th&nbsp;on the courts at SPF Pickleball Lincoln Park and Irving Park locations with special programming designed to bring women together through movement, community, and fun. From beginner-friendly clinics like Her First Dink! to social open play, moms meet-ups, and the signature Smash the Ceiling Invitational tournament, this lineup welcomes players of all skill levels.For more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.playspf.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://www.playspf.com/</a>&nbsp;

SOCIAL STEPH - 03/05/2026 - We are springing forward this weekend, and Chicago is buzzing with activities!

⚽IF YOU'RE FEELING SPORTY: Check out the Chicago Fire FC home opener at Soldier Field! The first 10,000 fans get a red flag! If you can't make it to the game, you can stream the match on WLS-AM 890, the radio home of the Chicago Fire! For tix and more info: www.chicagofirefc.com
🍽 IF YOU'RE FEELING HANGRY: Check out Rosemont Restaurant Week! It kicks off this Sun, March 1st and features special menus from a variety of restaurants. For more info: https://rosemontrestaurantweek.com/
🥂 IF YOU WANT TO PAW-TY: Check out Pours 4 PAWS on Thursday, March 5 from 5:30–7:30PM.  It's an all-you-can-eat and drink tasting event benefiting PAWS Chicago at the Goddess and the Grocer in Bucktown  (1649 N Damen). This lively midweek fundraiser brings together top beverage distributors, gourmet bites, and Chicago’s animal-loving community for an evening that gives back.  For tix and more info: https://pours4paws.rsvpify.com/

⚽IF YOU'RE FEELING SPORTY: Check out the Chicago Fire FC home opener at Soldier Field! The first 10,000 fans get a red flag! If you can't make it to the game, you can stream the match on WLS-AM 890, the radio home of the Chicago Fire! For tix and more info: <a href="http://www.chicagofirefc.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">www.chicagofirefc.com</a> 🍽 IF YOU'RE FEELING HANGRY: Check out Rosemont Restaurant Week! It kicks off this Sun, March 1st&nbsp;and features special menus from a variety of restaurants. For more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://rosemontrestaurantweek.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://rosemontrestaurantweek.com/</a> 🥂 IF YOU WANT TO PAW-TY: Check out Pours 4 PAWS on Thursday, March 5 from 5:30&ndash;7:30PM.&nbsp; It's an all-you-can-eat and drink tasting event benefiting PAWS Chicago at the Goddess and the Grocer in Bucktown &nbsp;(1649 N Damen). This lively midweek fundraiser brings together top beverage distributors, gourmet bites, and Chicago&rsquo;s animal-loving community for an evening that gives back.&nbsp; For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://pours4paws.rsvpify.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://pours4paws.rsvpify.com/</a>

SOCIAL STEPH - 02/26/2026 - Spring is almost here and Chicago is blooming! Here's what happening this weekend!

✈️ IF YOU'RE FEELING THE ITCH TO GET AWAY: Check out the Travel and Adventure Show this weekend in Rosemont. You don't have to go far to plan the perfect adventure with travel expert panels and plan your perfect trip on a budget! For tix and more info: @traveladventureshow
🩰 IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A DATE NIGHT: Check out the Joffrey Ballet's American Icons at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago!  American Icons is a program featuring dynamic works by four trailblazing 20th-century artists. For tix and more info: @joffreyballet
🏀 IF YOU WANT TO CHEER ON THE ILLINI: Check out the Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern this Saturday night as the ILLINI men's BB team face off against the UCLA Bruins. Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern has Game Day Specials including $10 nachos, $10 Burger Sliders and $5 Twisted Teas. For more info: @brickhousetavernchi 

✈️ IF YOU'RE FEELING THE ITCH TO GET AWAY: Check out the Travel and Adventure Show this weekend in Rosemont. You don't have to go far to plan the perfect adventure with travel expert panels and plan your perfect trip on a budget! For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a>@traveladventureshow</a> 🩰&nbsp;IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A DATE NIGHT: Check out the Joffrey Ballet's American Icons at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago!&nbsp; American Icons is a program featuring dynamic works by four trailblazing 20th-century artists. For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a>@joffreyballet</a> 🏀&nbsp;IF YOU WANT TO CHEER ON THE ILLINI: Check out the Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern this Saturday night as the ILLINI men's BB team face off against the UCLA Bruins.&nbsp;Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern has Game Day Specials including $10 nachos,&nbsp;$10 Burger Sliders and&nbsp;$5 Twisted Teas. For more info:&nbsp;<a>@brickhousetavernchi&nbsp;</a>

Gotion uses slave labor. What happens to the deal Gov. Pritzker struck with the company?

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