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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Kevin Kelly of A Road to Help discusses a motorcycle run raising awareness for suicide prevention and PTSD. Fox News Radio’s Jared Halpern examines who could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary. Ilyse Strongin previews Highwood’s 12th Annual Bloody Mary Fest. Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago discusses animal welfare and the organization’s work helping animals in need. Jonathan Hoenig, host of The Capitalist Pig, joins the show to discuss the latest economic and financial issues.

Key Segments:


Motorcycle run raises awareness for PTSD and suicide prevention


Who could replace Karoline Leavitt?


Highwood’s Bloody Mary Fest


PAWS Chicago and animal welfare


Jonathan Hoenig on the economy

Kevin Kelly of A Road to Help discusses a motorcycle run raising awareness for suicide prevention and PTSD. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jared Halpern examines who could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary. Ilyse Strongin previews Highwood&rsquo;s 12th Annual Bloody Mary Fest. Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago discusses animal welfare and the organization&rsquo;s work helping animals in need. Jonathan Hoenig, host of The Capitalist Pig, joins the show to discuss the latest economic and financial issues.
Key Segments:
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Motorcycle run raises awareness for PTSD and suicide prevention
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Who could replace Karoline Leavitt?
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Highwood&rsquo;s Bloody Mary Fest
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PAWS Chicago and animal welfare
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Jonathan Hoenig on the economy
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The Ray Stevens Show (Aug. 14, 2026) | PTSD Awareness, Karoline Leavitt’s Future & Highwood’s Bloody Mary Fest

Jon Costas, mayor of Valparaiso, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the city's ongoing recovery efforts following recent severe weather. Costas outlines the steps local officials are taking restore services, support affected residents and businesses, and coordinate recovery resources as the community rebuilds.

Jon Costas, mayor of Valparaiso, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the city's ongoing recovery efforts following recent severe weather. Costas outlines the steps local officials are taking restore services, support affected residents and businesses, and coordinate recovery resources as the community rebuilds.

Mayor Jon Costas Provides Update on Valparaiso Storm Recovery

John Ullyot, former deputy assistant to President Trump, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the GOP's strategy for the 2026 midterm elections and whether momentum on the political left is beginning to fade. Later, Dr. Colleen Carter, president and CEO of Glenwood Academy, explains how the school is responding to tornado damage and seeks community support for cleanup and recovery efforts.

Jon Costas, mayor of Valparaiso, provides an update on storm recovery initiatives, while Stephen Moore shares his perspective on the economy. The show wraps up with Mayor Brad Stephens, who discusses the opening of the new Rosemont Museum and its role in celebrating the community's history and culture.

John Ullyot, former deputy assistant to President Trump, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the GOP's strategy for the 2026 midterm elections and whether momentum on the political left is beginning to fade. Later, Dr. Colleen Carter, president and CEO of Glenwood Academy, explains how the school is responding to tornado damage and seeks community support for cleanup and recovery efforts.
Jon Costas, mayor of Valparaiso, provides an update on storm recovery initiatives, while Stephen Moore shares his perspective on the economy. The show wraps up with Mayor Brad Stephens, who discusses the opening of the new Rosemont Museum and its role in celebrating the community's history and culture.

Chicago firefighters heat up 2025 with new charity calendar

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