Holiday Scratch-Offs Net $2 Billion in Sales for Illinois Lottery

Dylan Sharkey from the Illinois Policy Institute joins Ray and Nick to look at the overwhelming popularity of holiday scratch-off lottery tickets and how the tax money that has been earmarked for schools and the Special Olympics could be diverted by politicians.

Re-igniting American Patriotism in 2025

Brenda Hafera from The Heritage Foundation joins The Ray Stevens Show to talk about the unfortunate decline in patriotism across the country, the forces influencing people to lose faith in their country, and how we can change this trend in 2025.

A Christmas Blessing from Father Keehan from Holy Family Parish in Inverness

The wonderful Fr. Terry Keehan joins Ray and Nick to reflect on the Christmas season and why it remains such an important time to be thankful and closes with a special Christmas prayer for WLS listeners

Mainstream Media Continues to Ignore Venezuelan Gangs Infiltrating Southern Border

Chris Plante, host of the Chris Plante Show, joins Ray and Nick to talk about why the mainstream news media has continued to ignore stories of takeovers by the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua and the gaslighting of those who are trying to expose the truth.

How Different Dyes and Additives Affect The Food We Eat

David Steinman, consumer advocate and investigative journalist, joins Ray and Nick to look at some of the food additives that could be banned from use by the FDA and the impact that they can have on our health.

Biden Education Dept. Has Spent $1 Billion on DEI Programs Since 2021

Shannon Adcock from Awake Illinois joins the Ray Stevens Show to talk about the recent report that President Biden's Department of Education has spent extravagant amounts of public money on DEI initiatives in schools to push the administration's social agenda.

Could President Trump Change His Tune on Tik Tok?

During his 1st press conference following the election, President Trump discussed how Tik Tok helped his campaign amongst younger voters. Economic guru Stephen Moore joins Ray and Nick to talk about the pros and cons of keeping the popular social media app intact for U.S. users and how to make sure…

Skip the Screens This Christmas with Mind Benders Puzzle and Games

Joel and Amy Bender join Ray and Nick to talk about their fantastic, learning focused store Minder Benders Puzzles and Games in Whiting, IN and why they want to help families put down screens this holiday season.

Brandon's Budget Passes, But Is The Price Tags Still Too Much For Taxpayers?

Mark Glennon from Wirepoints.org joins The Ray Stevens Show to talk about the newly minted 2025 budget for Chicago and some of the massive tax and fee increases that made the final cut.

Berman on the Bears: Surprise! The Bears Are Eliminated From Playoff Contention

This week on Berman on the Bears, NBC 5's Mike Berman joins to talk about the Bears tough Monday Night Football test at the Vikings, the position group the Bears most need to improve in the offseason, and a breakdown of the Lions loss to the Bills in a shootout.