Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations highlighting agriculture, community service, and economic trends. Agribusiness expert Max Armstrong discusses concerns over one of the worst wheat harvests since 1972 and what it could mean for farmers, food prices, and consumers nationwide. Officer Carol Cadle of the Carol Stream Police Department joins the show to talk about “Cop on a Rooftop Day,” raising money and awareness for the Special Olympics. Later, Jeremy Eaton and Jen Solum from Heroes on the Water share how outdoor programs are helping veterans and first responders reconnect and recover through community events. The show also features updates from Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago, financial analysis from Jonathan Hoenig of The Capitalist Pig, and local events during “Tom on the Town.”

Key Segments:

• Worst wheat harvest since 1972

• Special Olympics fundraiser in Carol Stream

• Veterans and first responder outreach programs

• Economic and market analysis