Illinois Policy's Austin Berg joins Nick and Ray to talk about the latest exit from Mayor Johnson's City Hall and why the three major exits are different but all signal chaos within the administration

Illinois Policy's Austin Berg joins Nick and Ray to talk about the latest exit from Mayor Johnson's City Hall and why the three major exits are different but all signal chaos within the administration

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;

Brandon Johnson's Chief Homelessness Officer exits marking the latest in exodus from City Hall

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Hannah Schmid, manager of education policy at Illinois Policy, discusses Illinois students returning to public schools amid poor results in reading, math and attendance. Gen. Richard Newton, senior national security contributor for NewsNation, breaks down the expiration of an MOU involving Iran and what could happen next. Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown looks at the Democratic Socialists of America and efforts to overtake Florida in upcoming primaries. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokeswoman for the National Police Association, weighs the benefits of Flock cameras against concerns from communities about their use.

Key Segments:
Illinois students face troubling academic and attendance results
What happens next with Iran?
DSA targets Florida in upcoming primaries
Flock cameras: Public safety vs. community concerns

Hannah Schmid, manager of education policy at Illinois Policy, discusses Illinois students returning to public schools amid poor results in reading, math and attendance. Gen. Richard Newton, senior national security contributor for NewsNation, breaks down the expiration of an MOU involving Iran and what could happen next. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Eben Brown looks at the Democratic Socialists of America and efforts to overtake Florida in upcoming primaries. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokeswoman for the National Police Association, weighs the benefits of Flock cameras against concerns from communities about their use.
Key Segments:
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The Ray Stevens Show (Aug. 18, 2026) | Illinois Schools, Iran’s Next Move & Flock Cameras

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Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage examines President Trump’s order to reduce U.S. military drills with South Korea and the reasoning behind the decision. Nicole Huyer, senior research associate at The Heritage Foundation, makes the case for capitalism as Gen Z continues to criticize the economic system. Certified career coach Monique Demonaco discusses the rise of the “stay-at-home boyfriend” as more women enter the workforce. During Military Monday, retired Air Force Maj. Gen. John Borling discusses joining the Veteran Business Project board and efforts to expand veteran business ownership nationwide.

Key Segments:
Trump and U.S.-South Korea military drills
Why Gen Z needs capitalism
The rise of the “stay-at-home boyfriend”
Military Monday: Expanding veteran business ownership

Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jonathan Savage examines President Trump&rsquo;s order to reduce U.S. military drills with South Korea and the reasoning behind the decision. Nicole Huyer, senior research associate at The Heritage Foundation, makes the case for capitalism as Gen Z continues to criticize the economic system. Certified career coach Monique Demonaco discusses the rise of the &ldquo;stay-at-home boyfriend&rdquo; as more women enter the workforce. During Military Monday, retired Air Force Maj. Gen. John Borling discusses joining the Veteran Business Project board and efforts to expand veteran business ownership nationwide.
Key Segments:
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<li data-section-id="54lu5u" data-start="1019" data-end="1063">Trump and U.S.-South Korea military drills</li>
<li data-section-id="5o2zw4" data-start="1064" data-end="1092">Why Gen Z needs capitalism</li>
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The Ray Stevens Show (Aug. 17, 2026) | Gen Z Turns on Capitalism, Stay at Home Boyfriends & the Veteran Business Project

Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. John Borling joins The Ray Stevens Show for Military Monday to discuss his new role with the Veteran Business Project.

Borling is joining the organization's board to help expand veteran business ownership nationwide — giving veterans the opportunity to turn their leadership skills and military experience into successful businesses.

From serving our country to building the next generation of veteran entrepreneurs, Borling explains why supporting veteran-owned businesses is an important part of the mission.

Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. John Borling joins The Ray Stevens Show for Military Monday to discuss his new role with the Veteran Business Project.
Borling is joining the organization's board to help expand veteran business ownership nationwide &mdash; giving veterans the opportunity to turn their leadership skills and military experience into successful businesses.
From serving our country to building the next generation of veteran entrepreneurs, Borling explains why supporting veteran-owned businesses is an important part of the mission.

Brandon Johnson's Chief Homelessness Officer exits marking the latest in exodus from City Hall

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