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.

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.

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.

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

Steve Barnas from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) joins The Ray Stevens Show. With tax season underway, the BBB and IRS have noted an increase in AI-driven scams. These involve imposter calls or messages using fear tactics, such as claims of unpaid taxes or legal threats. Barnas warns against "storm chasers"—contractors who appear immediately after severe weather, often offering repairs "at no cost" but failing to deliver quality work or vanishing with the money.

Ray and Steve highlight the use of urgency and emotion to trick victims, including "grandparent scams" where callers pose as a relative in immediate need of financial help. The organization is celebrating its centennial on April 22nd at Navy Pier, reflecting on its history of promoting business integrity and consumer protection. Listeners are encouraged to use BBB.org to research contractors, access risk calculators, and take educational tests to better identify fishing and phishing attempts.

Steve Barnas from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) joins The Ray Stevens Show. With tax season underway, the BBB and IRS have noted an increase in AI-driven scams. These involve imposter calls or messages using fear tactics, such as claims of unpaid taxes or legal threats. Barnas warns against "storm chasers"&mdash;contractors who appear immediately after severe weather, often offering repairs "at no cost" but failing to deliver quality work or vanishing with the money.
Ray and Steve highlight the use of urgency and emotion to trick victims, including "grandparent scams" where callers pose as a relative in immediate need of financial help. The organization is celebrating its centennial on April 22nd at Navy Pier, reflecting on its history of promoting business integrity and consumer protection. Listeners are encouraged to use BBB.org to research contractors, access risk calculators, and take educational tests to better identify fishing and phishing attempts.

Protecting Your Home and Finances: Insights from the Better Business Bureau

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Rick Heidner Joins The Ray Stevens Show to talk about how his election run has gone. Heidner emphasizes his 40-year background as a businessman and entrepreneur to argue that Illinois has a "spending problem" rather than a revenue problem. He advocates for lower property and gas taxes, as well as a more favorable climate for job creators. He strongly supports implementing term limits for the Governor's office—specifically "two terms, then go home"—to end the era of "lifetime politicians". He positions himself as a "Trump Republican," echoing a desire to end Illinois' status as a sanctuary state and supporting crackdowns on illegal immigration to save state resources.

Heidner proposes the use of vouchers to provide parents and children with more choices in their education if they are dissatisfied with public schools. Heidner is a Barrington Hills real estate developer and the owner of Gold Rush Gaming. His campaign messaging often highlights his "outsider" status and his alignment with the policies of the Republican administration in Washington

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Rick Heidner Joins The Ray Stevens Show to talk about how his election run has gone. Heidner emphasizes his 40-year background as a businessman and entrepreneur to argue that Illinois has a "spending problem" rather than a revenue problem. He advocates for lower property and gas taxes, as well as a more favorable climate for job creators. He strongly supports implementing term limits for the Governor's office&mdash;specifically "two terms, then go home"&mdash;to end the era of "lifetime politicians". He positions himself as a "Trump Republican," echoing a desire to end Illinois' status as a sanctuary state and supporting crackdowns on illegal immigration to save state resources.
Heidner proposes the use of vouchers to provide parents and children with more choices in their education if they are dissatisfied with public schools. Heidner is a Barrington Hills real estate developer and the owner of Gold Rush Gaming. His campaign messaging often highlights his "outsider" status and his alignment with the policies of the Republican administration in Washington

Rick Heidner: Businessman and Republican Candidate for Governor 2026.

General Richard Newton joins Ray Stevens to discuss what's going on with the War in Iran. Will other countries join in with the United States and Israel. General Richard Newton shares insights from his extensive career in the United States Air Force, emphasizing the importance of organizational resilience and the human element in high-stakes environments.

General Richard Newton joins Ray Stevens to discuss what's going on with the War in Iran. Will other countries join in with the United States and Israel. General Richard Newton shares insights from his extensive career in the United States Air Force, emphasizing the importance of organizational resilience and the human element in high-stakes environments.

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

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