Monsignor Kenneth Velo joins Ray Stevens to discuss the recent war of words between Pope Leo and President Trump, why the Pontiff is speaking out about the conflict in Iran, and how American Catholics should approach the discussion.

Monsignor Kenneth Velo joins Ray Stevens to discuss the recent war of words between Pope Leo and President Trump, why the Pontiff is speaking out about the conflict in Iran, and how American Catholics should approach the discussion.

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;

Tensions rise between Pope Leo and President Trump over Iran

Taylor Hathorn, visiting fellow with Independent Women’s Center for American Safety and Security, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the latest updates in Operation Epic Fury, how the U.S. is achieving its goals in the Middle East, and why Trump was right to confront Iran head on.

Taylor Hathorn, visiting fellow with Independent Women&rsquo;s Center for American Safety and Security, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the latest updates in Operation Epic Fury, how the U.S. is achieving its goals in the Middle East, and why Trump was right to confront Iran head on.

Why Operation Epic Fury is integral to American national security

Jonathan Hoenig joins The Ray Stevens Show to analyze the latest financial news and its impact on consumers. The conversation covers a broad range of economic topics, from market volatility to the specific ways inflation is affecting everyday purchases.

Ray and Jonathan talk about the market's 1,000-point bounce following news of a ceasefire, while also defining what constitutes a technical market "correction". Jonathan notes that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is running at 3.3%, well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, leading to a discussion on potential interest rate hikes.

They highlight significant price increases across various sectors, including an 11% jump in candy prices, record-high car prices (averaging over $50,000 for new vehicles), and a 20-25% increase in the cost of a general basket of goods over the last few years. They discuss the impact of doubling jet fuel and gas prices, noting that airlines like United are increasing checked bag fees to offset these costs.

The conversation also explores high property taxes in states like Illinois—which Hoenig notes are 68% higher than the national average—and the resulting "exodus" of businesses and individuals to lower-tax states.

Jonathan Hoenig joins The Ray Stevens Show to analyze the latest financial news and its impact on consumers. The conversation covers a broad range of economic topics, from market volatility to the specific ways inflation is affecting everyday purchases.
Ray and Jonathan talk about the market's 1,000-point bounce following news of a ceasefire, while also defining what constitutes a technical market "correction". Jonathan notes that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is running at 3.3%, well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, leading to a discussion on potential interest rate hikes.
They highlight significant price increases across various sectors, including an 11% jump in candy prices, record-high car prices (averaging over $50,000 for new vehicles), and a 20-25% increase in the cost of a general basket of goods over the last few years. They discuss the impact of doubling jet fuel and gas prices, noting that airlines like United are increasing checked bag fees to offset these costs.
The conversation also explores high property taxes in states like Illinois&mdash;which Hoenig notes are 68% higher than the national average&mdash;and the resulting "exodus" of businesses and individuals to lower-tax states.

Markets, Inflation, and the Rising Cost of Living with The Capitalist Pig Jonathan Hoenig

Mark Lukas joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the ongoing work of PAWS Chicago in transforming animal welfare. They highlight the organization's growth and its role in significantly reducing the euthanasia rate of homeless pets in Chicago through large-scale programs and community engagement.

Mark outlines the core mission of PAWS Chicago and the progress made in making Chicago a no-kill city since the organization's founding. The discussion emphasizes the impact of the Lurie Clinic and the PAWS Chicago Pet Health Center, which provide essential veterinary services and have performed over 300,000 spay/neuter surgeries.

Details are provided for the annual PAWS Chicago Beach Party, a signature summer event held at Castaways to raise funds for their rescue and adoption efforts. They also touch on various ways the community can support PAWS, including the "Angels with Tails" adoption events and opportunities for volunteering and fostering.

Mark Lukas joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the ongoing work of PAWS Chicago in transforming animal welfare. They highlight the organization's growth and its role in significantly reducing the euthanasia rate of homeless pets in Chicago through large-scale programs and community engagement.
Mark outlines the core mission of PAWS Chicago and the progress made in making Chicago a no-kill city since the organization's founding. The discussion emphasizes the impact of the Lurie Clinic and the PAWS Chicago Pet Health Center, which provide essential veterinary services and have performed over 300,000 spay/neuter surgeries.
Details are provided for the annual PAWS Chicago Beach Party, a signature summer event held at Castaways to raise funds for their rescue and adoption efforts. They also touch on various ways the community can support PAWS, including the "Angels with Tails" adoption events and opportunities for volunteering and fostering.

Tensions rise between Pope Leo and President Trump over Iran

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