David Hochberg from Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to explain why the Fed is cutting rates while mortgage rates are climbing, how Trump’s potential tariffs are shaking up the market, and whether refinancing is a smart move right now.

David Hochberg from Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to explain why the Fed is cutting rates while mortgage rates are climbing, how Trump’s potential tariffs are shaking up the market, and whether refinancing is a smart move right now.

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;

Markets Shudder at Trump’s Proposed Tariffs: What’s Behind the Jitters

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:
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<li>
UK political pressure on Keir Starmer
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<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.

The Ray Stevens Show (May 13, 2026) | Illinois Budget Talks, Inflation & UK Political Turmoil

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Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with discussions covering global conflict, Chicago’s economy, and growing concerns over international tensions. Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage breaks down the latest developments in the Ukraine war after European leaders rejected a proposed Putin peace mediator amid claims the conflict could soon end. Josh Bandoch from the Illinois Policy Institute explains why Chicago business activity is contracting again and what it could mean for the local economy. The show also features “Tirade Tuesday,” giving listeners a chance to sound off on the issues of the day. Later, Rebecca Fyffe discusses a potentially severe tick and mosquito season heading into summer, while University of Chicago professor emeritus Charles Lipson analyzes President Trump’s China visit and rising concerns surrounding Taiwan and Xi Jinping’s next moves.

Key Segments:


Ukraine peace talk developments


Chicago business contraction concerns


Tick and mosquito season outlook


Trump, China, and Taiwan tensions

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with discussions covering global conflict, Chicago&rsquo;s economy, and growing concerns over international tensions. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jonathan Savage breaks down the latest developments in the Ukraine war after European leaders rejected a proposed Putin peace mediator amid claims the conflict could soon end. Josh Bandoch from the Illinois Policy Institute explains why Chicago business activity is contracting again and what it could mean for the local economy. The show also features &ldquo;Tirade Tuesday,&rdquo; giving listeners a chance to sound off on the issues of the day. Later, Rebecca Fyffe discusses a potentially severe tick and mosquito season heading into summer, while University of Chicago professor emeritus Charles Lipson analyzes President Trump&rsquo;s China visit and rising concerns surrounding Taiwan and Xi Jinping&rsquo;s next moves.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
Ukraine peace talk developments
</li>
<li>
Chicago business contraction concerns
</li>
<li>
Tick and mosquito season outlook
</li>
<li>
Trump, China, and Taiwan tensions
</li>
</ul>

The Ray Stevens Show (May 12, 2026) | Ukraine War Talks, Chicago Economy & Taiwan Tensions

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with a fast-paced look at the biggest stories in politics, public policy, and Illinois news. Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez discusses reports that the city’s health department failed to use millions in federal COVID relief funding. Former gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski weighs in on Governor Pritzker’s response to the Sheridan Gorman case and Illinois toll hikes impacting affordability concerns. Fox News Radio’s Tonya Powers previews President Trump’s trip to China, while Eben Brown covers New Mexico’s major legal case against Meta over alleged youth harm. Plus, Scott Spangler highlights a WWII reenactment honoring a local veteran.

Key Segments:


Chicago COVID funding controversy


Trump’s trip to China


Meta youth harm lawsuit

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with a fast-paced look at the biggest stories in politics, public policy, and Illinois news. Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez discusses reports that the city&rsquo;s health department failed to use millions in federal COVID relief funding. Former gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski weighs in on Governor Pritzker&rsquo;s response to the Sheridan Gorman case and Illinois toll hikes impacting affordability concerns. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Tonya Powers previews President Trump&rsquo;s trip to China, while Eben Brown covers New Mexico&rsquo;s major legal case against Meta over alleged youth harm. Plus, Scott Spangler highlights a WWII reenactment honoring a local veteran.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
Chicago COVID funding controversy
</li>
<li>
Trump&rsquo;s trip to China
</li>
<li>
Meta youth harm lawsuit
</li>
</ul>

Markets Shudder at Trump’s Proposed Tariffs: What’s Behind the Jitters

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