Chris Plante, host of The Chris Plante Show, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the latest political headlines and issues shaping the national conversation. Later, Simon Hankinson, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, examines the debate over Islamist extremism and discusses when criticism of extremist ideologies becomes labeled as Islamophobia.

Champion pumpkin grower Joe Adkins, known as "Pumpkin Joe," discusses the new documentary Joe and the Giant Pumpkin and his passion for growing record-breaking pumpkins. Comedian Bert Kreischer joins the show to preview his Permission to Party Tour stop at The Chicago Theatre, while Mayor Brad Stephens shares the latest news from Rosemont

Chris Plante, host of The Chris Plante Show, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the latest political headlines and issues shaping the national conversation. Later, Simon Hankinson, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, examines the debate over Islamist extremism and discusses when criticism of extremist ideologies becomes labeled as Islamophobia.
Champion pumpkin grower&nbsp;Joe Adkins, known as "Pumpkin Joe," discusses the new documentary Joe and the Giant Pumpkin and his passion for growing record-breaking pumpkins. Comedian Bert Kreischer joins the show to preview his Permission to Party Tour stop at The Chicago Theatre, while Mayor Brad Stephens shares the latest news from Rosemont

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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.

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 Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 13, 2026) | Islamist Extremism Debate, Giant Pumpkins & Bert Kreischer's Chicago Tour

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Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio examines why students in France are protesting and clashing with police. State Rep. Patrick Windhorst joins the show to discuss how he and fellow lawmakers Reps. John Cabello and Patrick Tipsword are demanding accountability following the murder of CTA worker Julian Mobley. David Hochberg of Team Hochberg and Atlantic Coast Mortgage joins for a housing and mortgage update. Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, discusses economic issues, while Jeff Monosso of Fox News Radio covers Social Security’s newly announced annual cost-of-living adjustment.

 

Key Segments:


Jonathan Savage: Student protests and clashes with police in France


Rep. Patrick Windhorst: Lawmakers demand accountability following the murder of CTA worker Julian Mobley


David Hochberg: Mortgage and housing market update


Stephen Moore: Economic policy and prosperity


Jeff Monosso: Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio examines why students in France are protesting and clashing with police. State Rep. Patrick Windhorst joins the show to discuss how he and fellow lawmakers Reps. John Cabello and Patrick Tipsword are demanding accountability following the murder of CTA worker Julian Mobley. David Hochberg of Team Hochberg and Atlantic Coast Mortgage joins for a housing and mortgage update. Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, discusses economic issues, while Jeff Monosso of Fox News Radio covers Social Security&rsquo;s newly announced annual cost-of-living adjustment.
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Key Segments:
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Jonathan Savage: Student protests and clashes with police in France
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Rep. Patrick Windhorst: Lawmakers demand accountability following the murder of CTA worker Julian Mobley
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David Hochberg: Mortgage and housing market update
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Stephen Moore: Economic policy and prosperity
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Jeff Monosso: Social Security&rsquo;s annual cost-of-living adjustment
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The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 15, 2026) | CTA Worker Murder, Protests in France & Social Security COLA

Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss calls for accountability following the murder of CTA worker Julian Mobley. Windhorst joins fellow state Reps. John Cabello and Patrick Tipsword in demanding answers and accountability in the wake of the killing.

Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss calls for accountability following the murder of CTA worker Julian Mobley. Windhorst joins fellow state Reps. John Cabello and Patrick Tipsword in demanding answers and accountability in the wake of the killing.

Rep. Patrick Windhorst Demands Answers After CTA Worker’s Murder

Comedian, actor and podcaster Bert Kreischer joins Ray Stevens to discuss his Permission to Party Tour and upcoming performances at The Chicago Theatre. Kreischer shares what fans can expect from the show and reflects on his busy career in comedy and entertainment.

Comedian, actor and podcaster Bert Kreischer joins Ray Stevens to discuss his Permission to Party Tour and upcoming performances at The Chicago Theatre. Kreischer shares what fans can expect from the show and reflects on his busy career in comedy and entertainment.

The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 13, 2026) | Islamist Extremism Debate, Giant Pumpkins & Bert Kreischer's Chicago Tour

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