Welcome to a new week on The Ray Stevens Show!

Today, Ray welcomes Doug Collins, Secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs, to talk about how he is tackling the serious issues facing care for our nation's veterans and why he's demanding only the best from VA hospitals and care facilities.

The sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald has been an important story for the Great Lakes states for five decades, representing the spirit of the brave sailors who brave the elements to traverse the mighty waters and the awesome power of the lakes themselves.

Christopher Gillcrist, Director Emeritus of the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, Ohio, joins Ray Stevens to talk about the legend of the Edmund Fitzgerald and why it remains an important part of Midwestern folklore.

Join Christopher November 21st for SS Edmund Fitzgerald: 50th Anniversary Commemoration at the Chicago Maritime Museum to learn the rich history of the ship and the men who were lost when the gales of November came early.

QB Caleb Williams brought the Bears another 4th quarter comeback against the Giants, but can they continue to count on last minute performance against winning record teams? NBC 5's Mike Berman joins Ray to deliver some hard truths as the Bears prepare for the toughest stretch of the season.