Matt Straley, board member of Ignite the Spirit fund, joins Ray and Nick to talk about the new calendar featuring Chicago firefighters for every month and how Ignite the Spirit has been helping Chicago Fire Department families for over 20 years.

Order your calendar now at ignitethespirit.org and help a firefighting family in need today!

Matt Straley, board member of Ignite the Spirit fund, joins Ray and Nick to talk about the new calendar featuring Chicago firefighters for every month and how Ignite the Spirit has been helping Chicago Fire Department families for over 20 years.
Order your calendar now at <a href="https://www.ignitethespirit.org/">ignitethespirit.org</a> and help a firefighting family in need today!

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;

Chicago firefighters heat up 2025 with new charity calendar

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Ray and the crew kick off the weekend the latest news and the important stories of the weekend such as, "Can you make beer out of bear poop?". They touch on the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, the importance of supporting law enforcement, and the impact of the Somali community on local politics. Nick also shares his thoughts on the recent protests and the role of social media in shaping public opinion. 

Ray and the crew kick off the weekend the latest news and the important stories of the weekend such as, "Can you make beer out of bear poop?". They touch on the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, the importance of supporting law enforcement, and the impact of the Somali community on local politics. Nick also shares his thoughts on the recent protests and the role of social media in shaping public opinion.&nbsp;

The Ray Stevens Show - Friday, January 30th 2026

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Sheriff James Mendrick joins the show to discuss his bid for governor of Illinois. He shares his thoughts on the current state of the state, citing the recent ICE raids and the impact of the sanctuary state. Mendrick explains how he would address the issue by dismissing the sanctuary state with an executive order, allowing ICE to access correctional facilities and reducing the number of raids. He also talks about his experience as sheriff and his plans to tackle the state's economic and social issues.

Sheriff James Mendrick joins the show to discuss his bid for governor of Illinois. He shares his thoughts on the current state of the state, citing the recent ICE raids and the impact of the sanctuary state. Mendrick explains how he would address the issue by dismissing the sanctuary state with an executive order, allowing ICE to access correctional facilities and reducing the number of raids. He also talks about his experience as sheriff and his plans to tackle the state's economic and social issues.

Sheriff James Mendrick weighs in on ICE operations and ending "sanctuary state" policies

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Nick and Ray alk about the ongoing situation in Minneapolis, where a nurse named Alex Pretti was involved in a confrontation with ICE officers. The guys share their thoughts on the incident and the role of social media in shaping public opinion. They also discuss the economy, taxes, and the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on Americans. Additionally, they interview Stephen Moore, a former Trump cabinet member, about the state of the economy and the effects of the bill. It's a lively and thought-provoking conversation.

Nick and Ray alk about the ongoing situation in Minneapolis, where a nurse named Alex Pretti was involved in a confrontation with ICE officers. The guys share their thoughts on the incident and the role of social media in shaping public opinion. They also discuss the economy, taxes, and the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on Americans. Additionally, they interview Stephen Moore, a former Trump cabinet member, about the state of the economy and the effects of the bill. It's a lively and thought-provoking conversation.

The Ray Stevens Show - Thursday, January 29th 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/clips/5cd8eded-e67e-4961-b0d4-b3e1012152ab/transcript

Chicago firefighters heat up 2025 with new charity calendar

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