The Ray Stevens Show

Rep. Tony McCombie, Illinois House Minority Leader, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the GOP's outlook for the midterm elections and the party's strategy for 2027 and beyond. McCombie outlines key priorities and challenges facing Republicans in Illinois.

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Rep. Tony McCombie, Illinois House Minority Leader, shares her outlook for the upcoming midterm elections and outlines Republican priorities heading into 2027 and beyond.

Maggie Corbett, president of Club America at Lake Forest High School, discusses an upcoming memorial vigil for Charlie Kirk, while former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn previews the Portrait of a Soldier Remembrance Ceremony in Daley Plaza, which pays tribute to fallen service members from Illinois.

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Army Capt. Bobby Withers joins The Ray Stevens Show for Military Monday as the nation marks 25 years since 9/11. Withers reflects on his post-9/11 military service, the injury and sacrifice he endured, and how Homes For Our Troops helped provide him with a specially adapted home.

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Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage provides the latest on the U.S. blockade and its impact on Iranian oil exports. Bryce Hill of Illinois Policy discusses more than $35 billion in personal income leaving Illinois during Gov. JB Pritzker’s first term. Army Capt. Bobby Withers reflects on his post-9/11 service, injury and sacrifice, and how Homes For Our Troops helped him. Jeff Monosso examines a new Stellantis and Carvana car-buying experiment that traditional auto dealers are watching closely.

Key Segments:

• U.S. blockade squeezes Iranian oil exports
• More than $35 billion in personal income leaves Illinois
• Army Capt. Bobby Withers reflects on 9/11, service and sacrifice
• Homes For Our Troops
• Stellantis and Carvana's new car-buying experiment
• Garth Brooks ticket giveaway

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State Rep. Charlie Meier joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the growing financial pressure on Illinois farmers and his call for the IDHS secretary’s resignation.

Meier, who is also a farmer, says the current farm crisis is reminiscent of the 1980s, when massive numbers of farms went under. Illinois farm bankruptcies rose 55% in 2025, while farmers continue to face falling crop prices, unstable export markets, rising land costs and mounting debt.

Meier also discusses why he believes Illinois needs greater accountability in state government.

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Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown provides an update as U.S. and Iranian strikes renew hostilities. Coach Joe Horeni and student broadcaster Zach Gowen of Downers Grove North preview their upcoming football action. David Hochberg joins the show with the latest on the mortgage market, while Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, discusses the economy. Ronnie Harding of Prison City Kruisers previews Cops and Hot Rodders, bringing law enforcement and classic cars together.

Key Segments:

• U.S.-Iran strikes renew hostilities
• Downers Grove North football preview
• Mortgage market update
• Stephen Moore on the economy
• Cops and Hot Rodders

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Downers Grove North head coach Joe Horeni and student broadcaster Zach Gowen join The Ray Stevens Show to preview the upcoming season and discuss the latest around Downers Grove North football.

WLS-AM 890 will carry Downers Grove North vs. Hinsdale Central tomorrow night, bringing the big high school football matchup to listeners across Chicagoland.

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The Ray Stevens Show covers 9/11, a high-profile murder trial and music. Former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy joins the show to share his personal experiences from Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 attacks. The segment will go in-depth on his memories and perspective 25 years later. Cully Stimson, acting director of the Legal Policy Center and senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, discusses the Lindsay Clancy trial after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict and what happens next. Gerry Beckley, singer-songwriter and founding member of America, joins the show to discuss his new solo album, Merciful, available now.

Key Segments:

• Garry McCarthy: 25 years after 9/11 and his experiences at Ground Zero
• Lindsay Clancy trial: What happens after a hung jury?
• Gerry Beckley on his new solo album, Merciful
• John Fogerty and Steve Winwood giveaway
• Garth Brooks giveaway

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Former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy joins The Ray Stevens Show to reflect on his experiences at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 attacks.

McCarthy shares his firsthand perspective on one of the most consequential moments in American history and looks back 25 years later on the events, the response and the lasting impact of 9/11.

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Gerry Beckley, singer-songwriter and founding member of America, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss his new solo album, Merciful, which is available now.

Beckley talks about his latest musical project and his work following decades as a founding member of one of the 70s most beloved bands.

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