Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, joins The Ray Stevens show to discuss a landmark legal move in Chicago. After Officer Gregory St. Louis was shot and injured in the line of duty, his legal team filed a lawsuit against the family of the suspect who shot him—a bold "civil counterattack" that Betsy calls "brilliant." 

Ray and Betsy dive deep into the trend of police officers seeking civil settlements when they are victims of violence, the current climate of police-community relations in Chicago, and the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona.

Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, joins The Ray Stevens show to discuss a landmark legal move in Chicago. After Officer Gregory St. Louis was shot and injured in the line of duty, his legal team filed a lawsuit against the family of the suspect who shot him&mdash;a bold "civil counterattack" that Betsy calls "brilliant."&nbsp;
Ray and Betsy dive deep into the trend of police officers seeking civil settlements when they are victims of violence, the current climate of police-community relations in Chicago, and the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona.

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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.

The Ray Stevens Show

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. 

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.&nbsp;

Backing the Blue: Lawsuits, Settlements, and the Search for Nancy Guthrie

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The Ray Stevens Show covers 9/11, a high-profile murder trial and music. Former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy joins the show to share his personal experiences from Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 attacks. The segment will go in-depth on his memories and perspective 25 years later. Cully Stimson, acting director of the Legal Policy Center and senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, discusses the Lindsay Clancy trial after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict and what happens next. Gerry Beckley, singer-songwriter and founding member of America, joins the show to discuss his new solo album, Merciful, available now.

Key Segments:
Garry McCarthy: 25 years after 9/11 and his experiences at Ground Zero
Lindsay Clancy trial: What happens after a hung jury?
Gerry Beckley on his new solo album, Merciful
John Fogerty and Steve Winwood giveaway
Garth Brooks giveaway

The Ray Stevens Show covers 9/11, a high-profile murder trial and music. Former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy joins the show to share his personal experiences from Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 attacks. The segment will go in-depth on his memories and perspective 25 years later. Cully Stimson, acting director of the Legal Policy Center and senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, discusses the Lindsay Clancy trial after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict and what happens next. Gerry Beckley, singer-songwriter and founding member of America, joins the show to discuss his new solo album, Merciful, available now.
Key Segments:
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The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 2, 2026) | 9/11 at Ground Zero, Lindsay Clancy Trial & Gerry Beckley

Former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy joins The Ray Stevens Show to reflect on his experiences at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 attacks.

McCarthy shares his firsthand perspective on one of the most consequential moments in American history and looks back 25 years later on the events, the response and the lasting impact of 9/11.

Former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy joins The Ray Stevens Show to reflect on his experiences at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 attacks.
McCarthy shares his firsthand perspective on one of the most consequential moments in American history and looks back 25 years later on the events, the response and the lasting impact of 9/11.

Garry McCarthy: Remembering 9/11 From Ground Zero

Gerry Beckley, singer-songwriter and founding member of America, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss his new solo album, Merciful, which is available now.

Beckley talks about his latest musical project and his work following decades as a founding member of one of the 70s most beloved bands.

Gerry Beckley, singer-songwriter and founding member of America, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss his new solo album, Merciful, which is available now.
Beckley talks about his latest musical project and his work following decades as a founding member of one of the 70s most beloved bands.

Backing the Blue: Lawsuits, Settlements, and the Search for Nancy Guthrie

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