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After a list targeting local businesses over their conservative politics appeared on social media, many in Geneva, Illinois were outraged to find out that Ald. Martha Paschke was involved in the Facebook group that posted the list. Mayor Kevin Burns joins Ray Stevens to share his statement on the list and the importance of the local business community to his town.

After a list targeting local businesses over their conservative politics appeared on social media, many in Geneva, Illinois were outraged to find out that Ald. Martha Paschke was involved in the Facebook group that posted the list. Mayor Kevin Burns joins Ray Stevens to share his statement on the list and the importance of the local business community to his town.

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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;

Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns Addresses Boycott List Targeting Local Businesses

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations highlighting agriculture, community service, and economic trends. Agribusiness expert Max Armstrong discusses concerns over one of the worst wheat harvests since 1972 and what it could mean for farmers, food prices, and consumers nationwide. Officer Carol Cadle of the Carol Stream Police Department joins the show to talk about “Cop on a Rooftop Day,” raising money and awareness for the Special Olympics. Later, Jeremy Eaton and Jen Solum from Heroes on the Water share how outdoor programs are helping veterans and first responders reconnect and recover through community events. The show also features updates from Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago, financial analysis from Jonathan Hoenig of The Capitalist Pig, and local events during “Tom on the Town.”

Key Segments:


Worst wheat harvest since 1972


Special Olympics fundraiser in Carol Stream


Veterans and first responder outreach programs


Economic and market analysis

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations highlighting agriculture, community service, and economic trends. Agribusiness expert Max Armstrong discusses concerns over one of the worst wheat harvests since 1972 and what it could mean for farmers, food prices, and consumers nationwide. Officer Carol Cadle of the Carol Stream Police Department joins the show to talk about &ldquo;Cop on a Rooftop Day,&rdquo; raising money and awareness for the Special Olympics. Later, Jeremy Eaton and Jen Solum from Heroes on the Water share how outdoor programs are helping veterans and first responders reconnect and recover through community events. The show also features updates from Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago, financial analysis from Jonathan Hoenig of The Capitalist Pig, and local events during &ldquo;Tom on the Town.&rdquo;
Key Segments:
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Worst wheat harvest since 1972
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Special Olympics fundraiser in Carol Stream
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<li>
Veterans and first responder outreach programs
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Economic and market analysis
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</ul>

The Ray Stevens Show (May 15, 2026) | Wheat Crisis, Special Olympics Fundraiser & Veterans Outreach

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Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations focused on rising costs, economic uncertainty, and major developments out of Washington. Energy analyst Phil Flynn explains why drivers still are not seeing relief at the gas pump despite shifting energy markets and global oil concerns. Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown reports on a major Capitol Hill hearing examining the origins of COVID-19 and renewed questions surrounding the pandemic response. Mortgage expert David Hochberg joins the program for an extended discussion on interest rates, housing affordability, and the latest real estate trends. Later, economist Stephen Moore breaks down inflation, the economy, and what President Trump’s policies could mean for growth moving forward.

Key Segments:


Rising gas prices and energy markets


Capitol Hill COVID-19 origins hearing


Housing market and mortgage rates


Inflation and Trump economic policy

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations focused on rising costs, economic uncertainty, and major developments out of Washington. Energy analyst Phil Flynn explains why drivers still are not seeing relief at the gas pump despite shifting energy markets and global oil concerns. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Eben Brown reports on a major Capitol Hill hearing examining the origins of COVID-19 and renewed questions surrounding the pandemic response. Mortgage expert David Hochberg joins the program for an extended discussion on interest rates, housing affordability, and the latest real estate trends. Later, economist Stephen Moore breaks down inflation, the economy, and what President Trump&rsquo;s policies could mean for growth moving forward.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
Rising gas prices and energy markets
</li>
<li>
Capitol Hill COVID-19 origins hearing
</li>
<li>
Housing market and mortgage rates
</li>
<li>
Inflation and Trump economic policy
</li>
</ul>

The Ray Stevens Show (May 14, 2026) | Gas Prices, COVID Origins Hearing & Economic Outlook

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations covering politics at home and abroad, economic concerns, and unusual headlines making national news. Chris Plante joins the program, while Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage explains why UK lawmakers are pressuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down amid growing political unrest. NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern breaks down the final sprint for Illinois lawmakers as budget negotiations and the proposed Bears stadium deal intensify in Springfield. Later, Fox News Radio’s Tonya Powers discusses reports surrounding reality TV personality Spencer Pratt potentially entering Los Angeles politics. Economist EJ Antoni analyzes rising inflation and the latest jobs report, while Eben Brown covers President Trump’s new national observance of the Sabbath announcement.

Key Segments:


UK political pressure on Keir Starmer


Illinois budget and Bears stadium negotiations


Inflation and jobs report analysis


Trump’s Sabbath observance announcement

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations covering politics at home and abroad, economic concerns, and unusual headlines making national news. Chris Plante joins the program, while Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jonathan Savage explains why UK lawmakers are pressuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down amid growing political unrest. NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern breaks down the final sprint for Illinois lawmakers as budget negotiations and the proposed Bears stadium deal intensify in Springfield. Later, Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Tonya Powers discusses reports surrounding reality TV personality Spencer Pratt potentially entering Los Angeles politics. Economist EJ Antoni analyzes rising inflation and the latest jobs report, while Eben Brown covers President Trump&rsquo;s new national observance of the Sabbath announcement.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
UK political pressure on Keir Starmer
</li>
<li>
Illinois budget and Bears stadium negotiations
</li>
<li>
Inflation and jobs report analysis
</li>
<li>
Trump&rsquo;s Sabbath observance announcement
</li>
</ul>

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations covering politics at home and abroad, economic concerns, and unusual headlines making national news. Chris Plante joins the program, while Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage explains why UK lawmakers are pressuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down amid growing political unrest. NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern breaks down the final sprint for Illinois lawmakers as budget negotiations and the proposed Bears stadium deal intensify in Springfield. Later, Fox News Radio’s Tonya Powers discusses reports surrounding reality TV personality Spencer Pratt potentially entering Los Angeles politics. Economist EJ Antoni analyzes rising inflation and the latest jobs report, while Eben Brown covers President Trump’s new national observance of the Sabbath announcement.

Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns Addresses Boycott List Targeting Local Businesses

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