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

Mary Ann Ahern joins  to discuss the fallout from the Harry Benton scandal and share insights from her recent interview with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Gen. Richard Newton examines Iran's threats toward Ukraine and assesses whether growing tensions could further complicate global conflicts.

Betsy Brantner Smith discusses concerns surrounding protests in Madison, Wisconsin, while Nicole Huyer explains how progressive economic policies influence where high-income earners choose to live and work.

Mary Ann Ahern joins&nbsp; to discuss the fallout from the Harry Benton scandal and share insights from her recent interview with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Gen. Richard Newton examines Iran's threats toward Ukraine and assesses whether growing tensions could further complicate global conflicts.
Betsy Brantner Smith discusses concerns surrounding protests in Madison, Wisconsin, while&nbsp;Nicole Huyer explains how progressive economic policies influence where high-income earners choose to live and work.

The Ray Stevens Show (July 28, 2026) | Chicago Politics, Iran Threats & Economic Migration

Nicole Huyer, senior research associate at The Heritage Foundation, joins Ray Stevens to discuss how progressive economic policies influence where high-income earners choose to live and work. She explains the factors driving relocation decisions and the broader economic implications for cities and states.

Nicole Huyer, senior research associate at The Heritage Foundation, joins Ray Stevens to discuss how progressive economic policies influence where high-income earners choose to live and work. She explains the factors driving relocation decisions and the broader economic implications for cities and states.

How Progressive Policies Drive High Earners Out of Blue States

Mary Ann Ahern, NBC 5 political reporter, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the fallout from the Harry Benton scandal and share insights from her recent interview with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. She explains how the controversy shapes the political conversation at City Hall and what it means for the administration moving forward.

Mary Ann Ahern, NBC 5 political reporter, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the fallout from the Harry Benton scandal and share insights from her recent interview with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. She explains how the controversy shapes the political conversation at City Hall and what it means for the administration moving forward.

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

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