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The Ray Stevens Show (July 13, 2026) | Illinois Gas Tax, Iran Conflict & Fighting Veteran SuicideThe Ray Stevens Show covers the latest developments in Illinois politics, national security and veteran advocacy. Fox News Radio’s Jessica Rosenthal reports on the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham at age 71 and the political reaction in Washington. Dylan Sharkey of Illinois Policy discusses claims that Gov. J.B. Pritzker doubled Illinois' gas tax while unspent transportation funds continue to accumulate. Retired Brig. Gen. Richard Newton analyzes renewed fighting between Iran and Israel after the collapse of the ceasefire. During Military Monday, U.S. Army veteran Sean Dillard shares his "Oarsome Odyssey" mission to raise awareness and help prevent veteran suicide. The show also highlights the 2026 Chicago Ducky Derby with Becky Cavanagh and Pete Beale-DelVecchio of Special Olympics Illinois.

Key Segments:


Political reaction to Sen. Lindsey Graham's death


Illinois gas tax debate


Iran ceasefire collapses


Veteran rows to raise suicide awareness


Chicago Ducky Derby benefits Special Olympics Illinois

Episode Title: The Ray Stevens Show (July 13, 2026) | Illinois Gas Tax, Iran Conflict &amp; Fighting Veteran SuicideThe Ray Stevens Show covers the latest developments in Illinois politics, national security and veteran advocacy. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jessica Rosenthal reports on the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham at age 71 and the political reaction in Washington. Dylan Sharkey of Illinois Policy discusses claims that Gov. J.B. Pritzker doubled Illinois' gas tax while unspent transportation funds continue to accumulate. Retired Brig. Gen. Richard Newton analyzes renewed fighting between Iran and Israel after the collapse of the ceasefire. During Military Monday, U.S. Army veteran Sean Dillard shares his "Oarsome Odyssey" mission to raise awareness and help prevent veteran suicide. The show also highlights the 2026 Chicago Ducky Derby with Becky Cavanagh and Pete Beale-DelVecchio of Special Olympics Illinois.
Key Segments:
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Political reaction to Sen. Lindsey Graham's death
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Illinois gas tax debate
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Iran ceasefire collapses
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Veteran rows to raise suicide awareness
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Chicago Ducky Derby benefits Special Olympics Illinois
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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;