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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Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown discusses Qatar’s report that U.S.-Iran talks are progressing, along with reports of a military helicopter crash near Iran and what both developments could mean for regional stability. Mortgage expert David Hochberg provides the latest housing and lending insights, while economist Stephen Moore breaks down the economic issues affecting American families. Flavia Pallozzi of Timeless Toys joins the show to highlight American-made heritage toys as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. Illinois State Rep. Joe Sosnowski explains why he believes the new Illinois budget is placing an even greater financial burden on working families.

Key Segments:


U.S.-Iran talks and Middle East developments


Housing and economic outlook


Celebrating America's 250th with American-made toys


Illinois budget debate

Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Eben Brown discusses Qatar&rsquo;s report that U.S.-Iran talks are progressing, along with reports of a military helicopter crash near Iran and what both developments could mean for regional stability. Mortgage expert David Hochberg provides the latest housing and lending insights, while economist Stephen Moore breaks down the economic issues affecting American families. Flavia Pallozzi of Timeless Toys joins the show to highlight American-made heritage toys as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. Illinois State Rep. Joe Sosnowski explains why he believes the new Illinois budget is placing an even greater financial burden on working families.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
U.S.-Iran talks and Middle East developments
</li>
<li>
Housing and economic outlook
</li>
<li>
Celebrating America's 250th with American-made toys
</li>
<li>
Illinois budget debate
</li>
</ul>

The Ray Stevens Show (July 2, 2026) | Iran Talks, Illinois Budget & Celebrating America's 250th

Illinois State Rep. Joe Sosnowski joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the newly approved Illinois budget and why he believes it places additional financial pressure on working families. Sosnowski explains his concerns about higher spending, taxes and the long-term impact on Illinois taxpayers and the state's economic competitiveness.

Illinois State Rep. Joe Sosnowski joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the newly approved Illinois budget and why he believes it places additional financial pressure on working families. Sosnowski explains his concerns about higher spending, taxes and the long-term impact on Illinois taxpayers and the state's economic competitiveness.

Joe Sosnowski: Illinois Budget Is Squeezing Working Families

U.S. Rep. Mark Alford joins the show to discuss ongoing negotiations with Iran, whether the U.S. risks making dangerous concessions, and what the talks could mean for national security. U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan reacts to emotional testimony on Capitol Hill from the mother of Sheridan Gorman and the broader issues surrounding congressional oversight. Tim Graham, executive editor of NewsBusters, examines what he argues is uneven media coverage of Chicago's mass shootings compared with other national stories. Senior Legal Fellow Hans von Spakovsky analyzes the latest Supreme Court rulings, including the decision affecting birthright citizenship, while market expert Jonathan Hoenig offers his weekly financial outlook.

Key Segments:


Iran negotiations and U.S. national security


Jim Jordan on Capitol Hill testimony


Media coverage of violent crime


Supreme Court rulings and birthright citizenship

U.S. Rep. Mark Alford joins the show to discuss ongoing negotiations with Iran, whether the U.S. risks making dangerous concessions, and what the talks could mean for national security. U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan reacts to emotional testimony on Capitol Hill from the mother of Sheridan Gorman and the broader issues surrounding congressional oversight. Tim Graham, executive editor of NewsBusters, examines what he argues is uneven media coverage of Chicago's mass shootings compared with other national stories. Senior Legal Fellow Hans von Spakovsky analyzes the latest Supreme Court rulings, including the decision affecting birthright citizenship, while market expert Jonathan Hoenig offers his weekly financial outlook.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
Iran negotiations and U.S. national security
</li>
<li>
Jim Jordan on Capitol Hill testimony
</li>
<li>
Media coverage of violent crime
</li>
<li>
Supreme Court rulings and birthright citizenship
</li>
</ul>

Chicago firefighters heat up 2025 with new charity calendar

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