After Dominic Thielmann was shot in the face while on duty as Romeoville police officer, he decided to take his years of experience and use it to highlight the trials and tribulations of first responders and discuss difficult topics that surround them such as mental health and suicide.

Thielmann joins Ray and Nick to discuss his recovery, his commitment to supporting first responders, and share some of the stories he's heard since starting the Beyond the Dispatch podcast.

You can listen to Beyond the Dispatch on your favorite podcast app or watch episode on YouTube.com/@beyondthedispatch

After Dominic Thielmann was shot in the face while on duty as Romeoville police officer, he decided to take his years of experience and use it to highlight the trials and tribulations of first responders and discuss difficult topics that surround them such as mental health and suicide.
Thielmann joins Ray and Nick to discuss his recovery, his commitment to supporting first responders, and share some of the stories he's heard since starting the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-dispatch/id1794361783">Beyond the Dispatch</a> podcast.
You can listen to Beyond the Dispatch on your favorite podcast app or watch episode on <a href="YouTube.com/@beyondthedispatch">YouTube.com/@beyondthedispatch</a>

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.

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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. 

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;

Beyond the Dispatch Podcast Tells the Stories of First Responders and Their Everyday Lives

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Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations focused on rising costs, economic uncertainty, and major developments out of Washington. Energy analyst Phil Flynn explains why drivers still are not seeing relief at the gas pump despite shifting energy markets and global oil concerns. Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown reports on a major Capitol Hill hearing examining the origins of COVID-19 and renewed questions surrounding the pandemic response. Mortgage expert David Hochberg joins the program for an extended discussion on interest rates, housing affordability, and the latest real estate trends. Later, economist Stephen Moore breaks down inflation, the economy, and what President Trump’s policies could mean for growth moving forward.

Key Segments:


Rising gas prices and energy markets


Capitol Hill COVID-19 origins hearing


Housing market and mortgage rates


Inflation and Trump economic policy

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations focused on rising costs, economic uncertainty, and major developments out of Washington. Energy analyst Phil Flynn explains why drivers still are not seeing relief at the gas pump despite shifting energy markets and global oil concerns. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Eben Brown reports on a major Capitol Hill hearing examining the origins of COVID-19 and renewed questions surrounding the pandemic response. Mortgage expert David Hochberg joins the program for an extended discussion on interest rates, housing affordability, and the latest real estate trends. Later, economist Stephen Moore breaks down inflation, the economy, and what President Trump&rsquo;s policies could mean for growth moving forward.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
Rising gas prices and energy markets
</li>
<li>
Capitol Hill COVID-19 origins hearing
</li>
<li>
Housing market and mortgage rates
</li>
<li>
Inflation and Trump economic policy
</li>
</ul>

The Ray Stevens Show (May 14, 2026) | Gas Prices, COVID Origins Hearing & Economic Outlook

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations covering politics at home and abroad, economic concerns, and unusual headlines making national news. Chris Plante joins the program, while Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage explains why UK lawmakers are pressuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down amid growing political unrest. NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern breaks down the final sprint for Illinois lawmakers as budget negotiations and the proposed Bears stadium deal intensify in Springfield. Later, Fox News Radio’s Tonya Powers discusses reports surrounding reality TV personality Spencer Pratt potentially entering Los Angeles politics. Economist EJ Antoni analyzes rising inflation and the latest jobs report, while Eben Brown covers President Trump’s new national observance of the Sabbath announcement.

Key Segments:


UK political pressure on Keir Starmer


Illinois budget and Bears stadium negotiations


Inflation and jobs report analysis


Trump’s Sabbath observance announcement

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations covering politics at home and abroad, economic concerns, and unusual headlines making national news. Chris Plante joins the program, while Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jonathan Savage explains why UK lawmakers are pressuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down amid growing political unrest. NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern breaks down the final sprint for Illinois lawmakers as budget negotiations and the proposed Bears stadium deal intensify in Springfield. Later, Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Tonya Powers discusses reports surrounding reality TV personality Spencer Pratt potentially entering Los Angeles politics. Economist EJ Antoni analyzes rising inflation and the latest jobs report, while Eben Brown covers President Trump&rsquo;s new national observance of the Sabbath announcement.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
UK political pressure on Keir Starmer
</li>
<li>
Illinois budget and Bears stadium negotiations
</li>
<li>
Inflation and jobs report analysis
</li>
<li>
Trump&rsquo;s Sabbath observance announcement
</li>
</ul>

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations covering politics at home and abroad, economic concerns, and unusual headlines making national news. Chris Plante joins the program, while Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage explains why UK lawmakers are pressuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down amid growing political unrest. NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern breaks down the final sprint for Illinois lawmakers as budget negotiations and the proposed Bears stadium deal intensify in Springfield. Later, Fox News Radio’s Tonya Powers discusses reports surrounding reality TV personality Spencer Pratt potentially entering Los Angeles politics. Economist EJ Antoni analyzes rising inflation and the latest jobs report, while Eben Brown covers President Trump’s new national observance of the Sabbath announcement.

The Ray Stevens Show (May 13, 2026) | Illinois Budget Talks, Inflation & UK Political Turmoil

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with discussions covering global conflict, Chicago’s economy, and growing concerns over international tensions. Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage breaks down the latest developments in the Ukraine war after European leaders rejected a proposed Putin peace mediator amid claims the conflict could soon end. Josh Bandoch from the Illinois Policy Institute explains why Chicago business activity is contracting again and what it could mean for the local economy. The show also features “Tirade Tuesday,” giving listeners a chance to sound off on the issues of the day. Later, Rebecca Fyffe discusses a potentially severe tick and mosquito season heading into summer, while University of Chicago professor emeritus Charles Lipson analyzes President Trump’s China visit and rising concerns surrounding Taiwan and Xi Jinping’s next moves.

Key Segments:


Ukraine peace talk developments


Chicago business contraction concerns


Tick and mosquito season outlook


Trump, China, and Taiwan tensions

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with discussions covering global conflict, Chicago&rsquo;s economy, and growing concerns over international tensions. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jonathan Savage breaks down the latest developments in the Ukraine war after European leaders rejected a proposed Putin peace mediator amid claims the conflict could soon end. Josh Bandoch from the Illinois Policy Institute explains why Chicago business activity is contracting again and what it could mean for the local economy. The show also features &ldquo;Tirade Tuesday,&rdquo; giving listeners a chance to sound off on the issues of the day. Later, Rebecca Fyffe discusses a potentially severe tick and mosquito season heading into summer, while University of Chicago professor emeritus Charles Lipson analyzes President Trump&rsquo;s China visit and rising concerns surrounding Taiwan and Xi Jinping&rsquo;s next moves.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
Ukraine peace talk developments
</li>
<li>
Chicago business contraction concerns
</li>
<li>
Tick and mosquito season outlook
</li>
<li>
Trump, China, and Taiwan tensions
</li>
</ul>

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