Laura Franz, Executive Director of Veterans Path to Hope, joins Andrea Darlas to discuss how since its founding in 1996, VPH has helped Vets find employment, reconnect with their communities and rejoin their families.

Learn more and participate in VPH's mission at veteranspathtohope.org.

Military Monday is proudly sponsored by Custom Companies Freight & Logistics.

Laura Franz, Executive Director of Veterans Path to Hope, joins Andrea Darlas to discuss how since its founding in 1996, VPH has helped Vets find employment, reconnect with their communities and rejoin their families.
Learn more and participate in VPH's mission at veteranspathtohope.org.
Military Monday is proudly sponsored by Custom Companies Freight &amp; Logistics.

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;

Military Monday: Veterans Path to Hope Helps Our Nation's Heroes Reconnect With Their Community

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The Ray Stevens Show breaks down the stories everyone’s talking about — from a cruise ship health scare to the changing future of the Republican Party and the latest on the economy. Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage explains the hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship and where the situation goes from here. Ashley Dalton of the Chicago Young Republicans joins the show to discuss how younger voters are reshaping the GOP. Reporter Jeff Monosso covers the federal review into National Guard operations in Chicago, while mortgage expert David Hochberg shares insight on housing and interest rates. Plus, economist Stephen Moore talks Trump-era economic policy, inflation, and what could be ahead for the U.S. economy. A fast-paced episode packed with politics, breaking news, and real conversation.

Key Segments:


Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak


Young Americans changing the GOP


National Guard review in Chicago


Trump economic policy and inflation

The Ray Stevens Show breaks down the stories everyone&rsquo;s talking about &mdash; from a cruise ship health scare to the changing future of the Republican Party and the latest on the economy. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jonathan Savage explains the hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship and where the situation goes from here. Ashley Dalton of the Chicago Young Republicans joins the show to discuss how younger voters are reshaping the GOP. Reporter Jeff Monosso covers the federal review into National Guard operations in Chicago, while mortgage expert David Hochberg shares insight on housing and interest rates. Plus, economist Stephen Moore talks Trump-era economic policy, inflation, and what could be ahead for the U.S. economy. A fast-paced episode packed with politics, breaking news, and real conversation.
Key Segments:
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Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
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Young Americans changing the GOP
</li>
<li>
National Guard review in Chicago
</li>
<li>
Trump economic policy and inflation
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</ul>

The Ray Stevens Show (5/7/26) | Hantavirus Cruise Scare, GOP Youth Movement & Trump Economy

Ashley Dalton, President of Chicago Young Republicans, discussed Donald Trump’s growing support among younger voters during the 2024 election, particularly young people focused on inflation and affordability.

Post-election research showed Republicans significantly improved their share of the 18–29 vote compared to 2020, signaling a shift in youth voter priorities and growing conservative grassroots engagement.

Learn more about Ashley and the rest of the Chicago Young Republicans organization, visit chicagoyrs.com or follow them on social media @chicagoyrs

Ashley Dalton, President of Chicago Young Republicans, discussed Donald Trump&rsquo;s growing support among younger voters during the 2024 election, particularly young people focused on inflation and affordability.
Post-election research showed Republicans significantly improved their share of the 18&ndash;29 vote compared to 2020, signaling a shift in youth voter priorities and growing conservative grassroots engagement.
Learn more about Ashley and the rest of the Chicago Young Republicans organization, visit chicagoyrs.com or follow them on social media @chicagoyrs

Chicago Young Republicans are ready to take on the city

Chris Plante joins the conversation, talking about yesterday's booming market and unrecognizable Democrat party. Gen. Richard Newton discusses President Trump’s reported progress in Iran negotiations. Fox News Radio’s Jeff Monosso breaks down the Indiana primary election results, and Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie weighs in on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s effort to keep the Chicago Bears in the city. Plus, Patrice Onwuka explores how tax cuts are boosting optimism during Small Business Week 2026. A must-listen for fans of conservative talk radio, Chicago politics, national security, Trump news, and economic policy.

Key Segments:


Trump and Iran negotiations


Indiana primary election results


Chicago Bears stadium debate


Small Business Week 2026 outlook

Chris Plante joins the conversation, talking about yesterday's booming market and unrecognizable Democrat party. Gen. Richard Newton discusses President Trump&rsquo;s reported progress in Iran negotiations. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jeff Monosso breaks down the Indiana primary election results, and Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie weighs in on Mayor Brandon Johnson&rsquo;s effort to keep the Chicago Bears in the city. Plus, Patrice Onwuka explores how tax cuts are boosting optimism during Small Business Week 2026. A must-listen for fans of conservative talk radio, Chicago politics, national security, Trump news, and economic policy.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
Trump and Iran negotiations
</li>
<li>
Indiana primary election results
</li>
<li>
Chicago Bears stadium debate
</li>
<li>
Small Business Week 2026 outlook
</li>
</ul>

Military Monday: Veterans Path to Hope Helps Our Nation's Heroes Reconnect With Their Community

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