Carl Rosenbaum, who co-founded The Flip Side with his brother Larry, joins Ray to look back on one of the best loved record stores in Chicago and how the two brothers built the business, revolutionized concerts in the Windy City, and even faced off with the Mafia.

"The Flip Side: Where Chicago Rocked" is available now through Eckhartz Press.

Carl Rosenbaum, who co-founded The Flip Side with his brother Larry, joins Ray to look back on one of the best loved record stores in Chicago and how the two brothers built the business, revolutionized concerts in the Windy City, and even faced off with the Mafia.
"The Flip Side: Where Chicago Rocked" is available now through Eckhartz Press.

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;

The Flip Side Record Store Co-Founder Looks Back on The Golden Era of Rock in Chicago

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Ald. Brian Hopkins discusses the Chicago City Council’s expected vote on a $2.53 billion sale of the city’s remaining parking meter lease, a major development in Chicago’s long-running parking meter saga. E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, examines the economic impact of crime and how Americans can protect themselves after more than $20 billion was lost to one type of crime. Pastor Donovan Price, founder and executive director of Solutions and Resources, discusses the deadly weekend violence in Chicago, where police reported two people killed and 19 injured. Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio reports on President Trump’s reaction to an apparent terror plot targeting U.S. forces at a military base in the United Kingdom. Recent reporting says five suspects were arrested near RAF Fairford, with investigators examining possible links to a foreign state.

Key Segments:
Chicago's $2.53 billion parking meter lease deal
The staggering cost of crime to Americans
How to fight back against crime and fraud
Chicago's weekend shootings and public safety
Apparent terror plot targeting U.S. forces in the U.K.
President Trump's reaction to the UK terror investigation

Ald. Brian Hopkins discusses the Chicago City Council&rsquo;s expected vote on a $2.53 billion sale of the city&rsquo;s remaining parking meter lease, a major development in Chicago&rsquo;s long-running parking meter saga. E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, examines the economic impact of crime and how Americans can protect themselves after more than $20 billion was lost to one type of crime. Pastor Donovan Price, founder and executive director of Solutions and Resources, discusses the deadly weekend violence in Chicago, where police reported two people killed and 19 injured. Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio reports on President Trump&rsquo;s reaction to an apparent terror plot targeting U.S. forces at a military base in the United Kingdom. Recent reporting says five suspects were arrested near RAF Fairford, with investigators examining possible links to a foreign state.
Key Segments:
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The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 29, 2026) | $2.53 Billion Parking Meter Deal, Crime Costs, Chicago Shootings & UK Terror Plot

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Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage looks at the latest speeches at the United Nations General Assembly and what Russia had to say over the weekend. Bill O’Reilly joins the show to discuss his new book, Confronting America: What Has to Change, which was released Sept. 15. Anthony Dyer, a retired Combat Special Missions Aviator, joins for Military Monday to discuss his new book, Moonchild: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator. Billy Zureikat, content creator, pizza maker and Muscular Dystrophy advocate, explains the story behind the new Bears-themed beer he named Green Bay Tears. Plus, listeners have a chance to win two tickets to Bailey/Delmar Live on Oct. 14.

Key Segments:
Russia’s message at the United Nations
Bill O’Reilly on Confronting America: What Has to Change
Military Monday: Anthony Dyer and Moonchild
The story behind the Bears-themed beer “Green Bay Tears”
Billy Zureikat on the Bears, beer and his advocacy work
Bailey/Delmar Live ticket giveaway

Fox News Radio&rsquo;s&nbsp;Jonathan Savage looks at the latest speeches at the United Nations General Assembly and what Russia had to say over the weekend. Bill O&rsquo;Reilly joins the show to discuss his new book, Confronting America: What Has to Change, which was released Sept. 15. Anthony Dyer, a retired Combat Special Missions Aviator, joins for Military Monday to discuss his new book, Moonchild: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator. Billy Zureikat, content creator, pizza maker and Muscular Dystrophy advocate, explains the story behind the new Bears-themed beer he named Green Bay Tears. Plus, listeners have a chance to win two tickets to Bailey/Delmar Live on Oct. 14.
Key Segments:
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The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 28, 2026) | Russia at the UN, Bill O’Reilly’s New Book, Military Monday & the Bears’ New Beer

Content creator, pizza maker and Muscular Dystrophy advocate Billy Zureikat joins The Ray Stevens Show to explain the story behind “Green Bay Tears,” the new Bears-themed beer he helped name. Zureikat discusses the inspiration behind the name and the Chicago sports culture that helped turn it into a fitting Bears-themed brew.

Follow Billy on Instagram for all things sports and pizza: @TheRealBillyZ

Content creator, pizza maker and Muscular Dystrophy advocate Billy Zureikat joins The Ray Stevens Show to explain the story behind &ldquo;Green Bay Tears,&rdquo; the new Bears-themed beer he helped name. Zureikat discusses the inspiration behind the name and the Chicago sports culture that helped turn it into a fitting Bears-themed brew.
Follow Billy on Instagram for all things sports and pizza: @TheRealBillyZ

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