Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith joins the Ray Stevens Show from the Arizona polls on Election Day, motivating listeners to go vote. She also offers a compassionate look at what the family of fallen CPD Officer Enrique Martinez may be going through today after his tragic death in the line of duty on the city’s South Side.

Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith joins the Ray Stevens Show from the Arizona polls on Election Day, motivating listeners to go vote. She also offers a compassionate look at what the family of fallen CPD Officer Enrique Martinez may be going through today after his tragic death in the line of duty on the city’s South Side.

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;

Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez Fatally Shot on South Side

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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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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.

Military Monday: Maj. Gen. John Borling on Building Veteran-Owned Businesses

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?
</li>
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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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Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez Fatally Shot on South Side

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