The Ray Stevens Show

Father Tom Hurley joined the White Sox' celebration of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field Tuesday night, helping lead nearly 41,000 fans in the Sign of Peace during the fifth inning.

It was a powerful moment that brought together faith, baseball and the Chicago community — with Sox fans across the ballpark sharing a simple message of peace.

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State Rep. Brandun Schweizer joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss his Illinois House race and questions surrounding his opponent, Mary Catherine Roberson. Schweizer addresses Roberson's continued silence after praising Aaron Ammons, a Champaign County clerk accused of a kickback scheme, and explains why he believes voters deserve answers and accountability.

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Jonathan Hoenig fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations covering Chicago politics, education, suicide prevention, elections and consumer scams. Illinois pollster Rod McCulloch breaks down the Chicago mayoral race and which candidates have the momentum heading into the next election. Corey DeAngelis, executive director of the Educational Freedom Institute, discusses competition in college admissions testing and a new development in Texas. During the show, Angela Cummings of AFSP Illinois previews the nation's largest suicide prevention event, returning to Montrose Harbor on Oct. 3. Fox News Radio's Jeff Monosso looks ahead to major primaries in South Carolina, Minnesota and Wisconsin, while Steve Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, warns consumers about QR code scams.

Key Segments:

• Who has the momentum in the Chicago mayoral race?

• Competition in college admissions testing

• AFSP Illinois' suicide prevention event

• Major primary elections

• QR code scams targeting consumers

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Illinois pollster Rod McCulloch joins Jonathan Hoenig on The Ray Stevens Show to break down the Chicago mayoral race and examine which candidates currently have the political momentum. McCulloch discusses who has the “juice” in the race and what could shape the next phase of the contest.

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Jonathan Hoenig fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations covering international security, the Middle East, parenting and military service. Fox News Radio’s Tonya J Powers discusses a new study ranking the best and worst states to have a baby and what prospective parents should consider. Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage provides the latest on Iran and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran ties reopening the critical waterway to key demands. University of Chicago professor emeritus Charles Lipson examines Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of President Trump’s plan for Gaza. During Military Monday, Army veteran Ralph Venturanza, owner of Brightside Car Wash in Naperville, discusses his military experience and life after service. Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown looks at parents’ concerns as millions of students across the country head back to school.

Key Segments:

• Iran and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz

• Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza plan

• Military Monday with Army veteran Ralph Venturanza

• Back-to-school concerns for parents

• Best and worst states to have a baby

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Today's show examines energy policy, public health and Illinois politics. Eben Brown joins Ray Stevens to discuss Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to pause new power grid connections for data centers and what the move means for energy demand and infrastructure. Later, Dr. Michelle Yohanon shares her perspective on Dr. Anthony Fauci's legacy and ongoing questions surrounding the nation's pandemic response.

Danijela Sandberg discusses the upcoming Algonquin Touch a Truck event, while David Hochberg provides updates on the housing and mortgage markets. Gabby Shannahan, a candidate for Illinois' 97th District, joins the show to discuss Speaker Chris Welch's response to the Benton scandal and the broader debate over political accountability in Springfield.

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Dr. Michelle Yohanon, director of the Center for Better Health at Independent Women, joins Ray Stevens to discuss her concerns about the government's pandemic response and Dr. Anthony Fauci's role in shaping public health policy. She explains why she believes Americans deserve greater accountability and transparency from public health leaders.

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Gabby Shannahan, a candidate for Illinois' 97th District, joins Ray Stevens to discuss Speaker Chris Welch's response to the Benton scandal. She shares her views on government accountability and the need for stronger oversight in Illinois politics.

Visit gabbyforillinois.com for more information on Gabby's campaign.

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Chris Plante opens the show with his take on the day's biggest headlines. Chris Colbert, an emergency medicine physician with the Cook County Health system, discusses the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, symptoms to watch for and when to seek medical care. Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez reacts to the resignation of Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget director just weeks before the city's budget proposal is due. Fox News Radio's Jeff Monosso examines the growing debate over Flock safety cameras as misuse cases increase while law enforcement continues to defend the technology. The show concludes with Fox News Radio's Eben Brown, who breaks down the closely watched Democratic U.S. Senate primary race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in Michigan.

Key Segments:

• Cyclospora outbreak: symptoms and treatment

• Chicago budget turmoil after key resignation

• Flock camera privacy and policing debate

• Michigan Democratic Senate primary update

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Carol Cadle of the Carol Stream Police Department joins The Ray Stevens Show to preview National Night Out, an annual event that brings law enforcement and the community together to promote crime prevention and strengthen neighborhood partnerships. Cadle shares what families can expect at this year's event and explains why building trust between residents and police is key to creating safer communities.

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