Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations covering politics at home and abroad, economic concerns, and unusual headlines making national news. Chris Plante joins the program, while Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage explains why UK lawmakers are pressuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down amid growing political unrest. NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern breaks down the final sprint for Illinois lawmakers as budget negotiations and the proposed Bears stadium deal intensify in Springfield. Later, Fox News Radio’s Tonya Powers discusses reports surrounding reality TV personality Spencer Pratt potentially entering Los Angeles politics. Economist EJ Antoni analyzes rising inflation and the latest jobs report, while Eben Brown covers President Trump’s new national observance of the Sabbath announcement.

Key Segments:


UK political pressure on Keir Starmer


Illinois budget and Bears stadium negotiations


Inflation and jobs report analysis


Trump’s Sabbath observance announcement

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations covering politics at home and abroad, economic concerns, and unusual headlines making national news. Chris Plante joins the program, while Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jonathan Savage explains why UK lawmakers are pressuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down amid growing political unrest. NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern breaks down the final sprint for Illinois lawmakers as budget negotiations and the proposed Bears stadium deal intensify in Springfield. Later, Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Tonya Powers discusses reports surrounding reality TV personality Spencer Pratt potentially entering Los Angeles politics. Economist EJ Antoni analyzes rising inflation and the latest jobs report, while Eben Brown covers President Trump&rsquo;s new national observance of the Sabbath announcement.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
UK political pressure on Keir Starmer
</li>
<li>
Illinois budget and Bears stadium negotiations
</li>
<li>
Inflation and jobs report analysis
</li>
<li>
Trump&rsquo;s Sabbath observance announcement
</li>
</ul>

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;

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations covering politics at home and abroad, economic concerns, and unusual headlines making national news. Chris Plante joins the program, while Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage explains why UK lawmakers are pressuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down amid growing political unrest. NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern breaks down the final sprint for Illinois lawmakers as budget negotiations and the proposed Bears stadium deal intensify in Springfield. Later, Fox News Radio’s Tonya Powers discusses reports surrounding reality TV personality Spencer Pratt potentially entering Los Angeles politics. Economist EJ Antoni analyzes rising inflation and the latest jobs report, while Eben Brown covers President Trump’s new national observance of the Sabbath announcement.

The Ray Stevens Show (May 13, 2026) | Illinois Budget Talks, Inflation & UK Political Turmoil

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Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with discussions covering global conflict, Chicago’s economy, and growing concerns over international tensions. Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage breaks down the latest developments in the Ukraine war after European leaders rejected a proposed Putin peace mediator amid claims the conflict could soon end. Josh Bandoch from the Illinois Policy Institute explains why Chicago business activity is contracting again and what it could mean for the local economy. The show also features “Tirade Tuesday,” giving listeners a chance to sound off on the issues of the day. Later, Rebecca Fyffe discusses a potentially severe tick and mosquito season heading into summer, while University of Chicago professor emeritus Charles Lipson analyzes President Trump’s China visit and rising concerns surrounding Taiwan and Xi Jinping’s next moves.

Key Segments:


Ukraine peace talk developments


Chicago business contraction concerns


Tick and mosquito season outlook


Trump, China, and Taiwan tensions

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with discussions covering global conflict, Chicago&rsquo;s economy, and growing concerns over international tensions. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jonathan Savage breaks down the latest developments in the Ukraine war after European leaders rejected a proposed Putin peace mediator amid claims the conflict could soon end. Josh Bandoch from the Illinois Policy Institute explains why Chicago business activity is contracting again and what it could mean for the local economy. The show also features &ldquo;Tirade Tuesday,&rdquo; giving listeners a chance to sound off on the issues of the day. Later, Rebecca Fyffe discusses a potentially severe tick and mosquito season heading into summer, while University of Chicago professor emeritus Charles Lipson analyzes President Trump&rsquo;s China visit and rising concerns surrounding Taiwan and Xi Jinping&rsquo;s next moves.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
Ukraine peace talk developments
</li>
<li>
Chicago business contraction concerns
</li>
<li>
Tick and mosquito season outlook
</li>
<li>
Trump, China, and Taiwan tensions
</li>
</ul>

The Ray Stevens Show (May 12, 2026) | Ukraine War Talks, Chicago Economy & Taiwan Tensions

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with a fast-paced look at the biggest stories in politics, public policy, and Illinois news. Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez discusses reports that the city’s health department failed to use millions in federal COVID relief funding. Former gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski weighs in on Governor Pritzker’s response to the Sheridan Gorman case and Illinois toll hikes impacting affordability concerns. Fox News Radio’s Tonya Powers previews President Trump’s trip to China, while Eben Brown covers New Mexico’s major legal case against Meta over alleged youth harm. Plus, Scott Spangler highlights a WWII reenactment honoring a local veteran.

Key Segments:


Chicago COVID funding controversy


Trump’s trip to China


Meta youth harm lawsuit

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with a fast-paced look at the biggest stories in politics, public policy, and Illinois news. Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez discusses reports that the city&rsquo;s health department failed to use millions in federal COVID relief funding. Former gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski weighs in on Governor Pritzker&rsquo;s response to the Sheridan Gorman case and Illinois toll hikes impacting affordability concerns. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Tonya Powers previews President Trump&rsquo;s trip to China, while Eben Brown covers New Mexico&rsquo;s major legal case against Meta over alleged youth harm. Plus, Scott Spangler highlights a WWII reenactment honoring a local veteran.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
Chicago COVID funding controversy
</li>
<li>
Trump&rsquo;s trip to China
</li>
<li>
Meta youth harm lawsuit
</li>
</ul>

The Ray Stevens Show (5/11/26) | COVID Funding Fallout, Trump China Trip & Illinois Privacy Debate

The Ray Stevens Show breaks down the stories everyone’s talking about — from a cruise ship health scare to the changing future of the Republican Party and the latest on the economy. Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage explains the hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship and where the situation goes from here. Ashley Dalton of the Chicago Young Republicans joins the show to discuss how younger voters are reshaping the GOP. Reporter Jeff Monosso covers the federal review into National Guard operations in Chicago, while mortgage expert David Hochberg shares insight on housing and interest rates. Plus, economist Stephen Moore talks Trump-era economic policy, inflation, and what could be ahead for the U.S. economy. A fast-paced episode packed with politics, breaking news, and real conversation.

Key Segments:


Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak


Young Americans changing the GOP


National Guard review in Chicago


Trump economic policy and inflation

The Ray Stevens Show breaks down the stories everyone&rsquo;s talking about &mdash; from a cruise ship health scare to the changing future of the Republican Party and the latest on the economy. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jonathan Savage explains the hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship and where the situation goes from here. Ashley Dalton of the Chicago Young Republicans joins the show to discuss how younger voters are reshaping the GOP. Reporter Jeff Monosso covers the federal review into National Guard operations in Chicago, while mortgage expert David Hochberg shares insight on housing and interest rates. Plus, economist Stephen Moore talks Trump-era economic policy, inflation, and what could be ahead for the U.S. economy. A fast-paced episode packed with politics, breaking news, and real conversation.
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
</li>
<li>
Young Americans changing the GOP
</li>
<li>
National Guard review in Chicago
</li>
<li>
Trump economic policy and inflation
</li>
</ul>

The Ray Stevens Show (May 13, 2026) | Illinois Budget Talks, Inflation & UK Political Turmoil

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