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

Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown examines Apple's latest price increases and the growing political debate over whether the tech giant should face tougher antitrust scrutiny. Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem explains the Department of Homeland Security's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants and what the policy change means for border security and immigration enforcement. Big Machine Racing driver Patrick Staropoli joins the show ahead of the Ray Ray 250, while Fox News Radio’s Jared Halpern breaks down the latest U.S. Supreme Court rulings and their legal and political implications.

Key Segments:


Apple price hikes spark antitrust debate


DHS ends Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants


Patrick Staropoli previews the Ray Ray 250


Supreme Court hands down major rulings

Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Eben Brown examines Apple's latest price increases and the growing political debate over whether the tech giant should face tougher antitrust scrutiny. Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem explains the Department of Homeland Security's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants and what the policy change means for border security and immigration enforcement. Big Machine Racing driver Patrick Staropoli joins the show ahead of the Ray Ray 250, while Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jared Halpern breaks down the latest U.S. Supreme Court rulings and their legal and political implications.
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Apple price hikes spark antitrust debate
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DHS ends Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants
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Patrick Staropoli previews the Ray Ray 250
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Supreme Court hands down major rulings
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The Ray Stevens Show (June 30, 2026) | Apple Price Hikes, Immigration Policy & Supreme Court Rulings

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Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez discusses why Chicago’s 911 mental health response team has struggled despite Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign promises and what it means for public safety. Former Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel weighs in on the proposal to create a dedicated Chicago Transit Authority police force to combat crime on public transit. Former Ted Cruz chief of staff Paul Teller explains why America’s aging infrastructure has become a national security concern and argues the growing backlog benefits China. The show also features Navy veteran and small business owner Lee Drane, who shares the story behind his Kenosha shop and reflects on entrepreneurship as America approaches its 250th anniversary.

Key Segments:


Chicago's struggling 911 mental health response


Should the CTA have its own police force?


America's infrastructure backlog and China


Navy veteran builds a business ahead of America's 250th

Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez discusses why Chicago&rsquo;s 911 mental health response team has struggled despite Mayor Brandon Johnson&rsquo;s campaign promises and what it means for public safety. Former Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel weighs in on the proposal to create a dedicated Chicago Transit Authority police force to combat crime on public transit. Former Ted Cruz chief of staff Paul Teller explains why America&rsquo;s aging infrastructure has become a national security concern and argues the growing backlog benefits China. The show also features Navy veteran and small business owner Lee Drane, who shares the story behind his Kenosha shop and reflects on entrepreneurship as America approaches its 250th anniversary.
Key Segments:
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Chicago's struggling 911 mental health response
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Should the CTA have its own police force?
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America's infrastructure backlog and China
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Navy veteran builds a business ahead of America's 250th
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The Ray Stevens Show (June 29, 2026) | Chicago Crime Debate, America’s Infrastructure Crisis & A Veteran’s American Dream

Paul Teller, president of Teller Strategies and former chief of staff to Sen. Ted Cruz, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss America's growing infrastructure backlog and why he argues it has become a national security issue. Teller explains how aging roads, bridges, ports and supply chains could weaken U.S. competitiveness while giving China a strategic advantage if critical infrastructure investments continue to lag.

Paul Teller, president of Teller Strategies and former chief of staff to Sen. Ted Cruz, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss America's growing infrastructure backlog and why he argues it has become a national security issue. Teller explains how aging roads, bridges, ports and supply chains could weaken U.S. competitiveness while giving China a strategic advantage if critical infrastructure investments continue to lag.

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

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