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The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 23, 2026) | Middle East Escalation, Women in Policing & Rosati’s Pizza Celebrates 50 Years Oct 23, 2026

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Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio examines growing fears of escalation in the Middle East as the United States pulls diplomats out of Saudi Arabia. Chief Melinda Linas, chief of police in Lindenhurst, joins the show to discuss women in policing and strategies for recruiting more women into the profession. Jay Rosati of Rosati’s Pizza celebrates major milestones for the business, including 50 years in Palatine and Woodridge and 17 years in Elk Grove Village. Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago shares updates from the animal welfare organization, and Tom on the Town rounds out the program with community coverage.

Key Segments:

Jonathan Savage: Middle East escalation concerns as the U.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia
Chief Melinda Linas: Women in policing and recruiting more women into law enforcement
Jay Rosati: Rosati’s Pizza celebrates 50 years in Palatine and Woodridge and 17 years in Elk Grove Village
Mark Lukas: PAWS Chicago and animal welfare
Tom on the Town: Community events and local highlights

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Jay Rosati Celebrates 50 Years of Rosati's Pizza Oct 23, 2026

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Jay Rosati joins Ray Stevens to celebrate a major milestone for Rosati's Pizza, marking 50 years in Palatine and Woodridge and 17 years in Elk Grove Village. Rosati reflects on the company's history, its connection to local communities and the recipe behind its long-running success.

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The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 22, 2026) | Chicago’s Budget Crisis, Women’s Sports & Italian-American Heritage Oct 22, 2026

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Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Ald. Matt O’Shea of Chicago’s 19th Ward discusses Mayor Brandon Johnson’s city budget and the replacement of ShotSpotter. Madisan DeBos, a former Division I cross-country and track athlete at Southern Utah State and representative of Save Women’s Sports, joins the show after a girls’ cross-country team refused to race against a transgender athlete. Pastor Corey Brooks, founder of Project H.O.O.D., discusses Bear Prayer and his work in the community. David Hochberg of Team Hochberg and Atlantic Coast Mortgage joins for a housing and mortgage update, while Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, discusses economic issues. Carlo Buonavolanto Sr., co-founder of Buona, and John Buonavolanto share their Italian-American success story in recognition of Italian-American Heritage Month. Finally, Joe Johnston of Obvious Shirts discusses a Mike Ditka-themed clothing line raising money for Misericordia.

Key Segments:

Ald. Matt O’Shea: Mayor Johnson’s city budget and ShotSpotter replacement
Madisan DeBos: Girls’ cross-country team refuses to race against a transgender athlete
Pastor Corey Brooks: Bear Prayer and the work of Project H.O.O.D.
David Hochberg: Mortgage and housing market update
Stephen Moore: Economic policy and prosperity
Carlo Buonavolanto Sr. and John Buonavolanto: Buona’s Italian-American success story
Joe Johnston: Mike Ditka-themed clothing line raising money for Misericordia

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Ditka Shirts With a Mission: Obvious Shirts Raises Money for Misericordia Oct 22, 2026

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Joe Johnston of Obvious Shirts joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss a Mike Ditka-themed clothing line raising money for Misericordia. The project brings together Chicago sports nostalgia and a charitable cause, using Ditka-inspired apparel to help support Misericordia’s work.

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Buona Beef: The Italian-American Family Success Story Behind a Chicago Favorite Oct 22, 2026

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Carlo Buonavolanto Sr., co-founder of Buona, and John Buonavolanto join The Ray Stevens Show to share their family’s Italian-American success story in recognition of Italian-American Heritage Month. They discuss the story behind the business and the family’s journey building a name in the Chicago area.

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Tony McCombie on Illinois GOP Midterm Chances and the Bears’ Stadium Fight Oct 21, 2026

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Illinois House Minority Leader Rep. Tony McCombie joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the Republican Party’s prospects in the upcoming Illinois midterm elections. McCombie also weighs in on the future of the Chicago Bears in Illinois and whether Gov. JB Pritzker is serious about keeping the team in the state.

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The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 21, 2026) | Indiana’s Pitch to Illinoisans, Midterm Polls & the Bears’ Future Oct 21, 2026

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Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discusses Indiana’s efforts to attract Illinois residents frustrated with Gov. JB Pritzker’s policies. Rod McCulloch, known as the Illinois Pollster, joins the show to examine whether political polls can be trusted heading into the midterm elections and which polls deserve the most attention. Illinois House Minority Leader Rep. Tony McCombie discusses the GOP’s prospects in the Illinois midterms and whether Gov. Pritzker is bluffing about keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois. Chris Plante, host of The Chris Plante Show, opens the program with national news and commentary.

Key Segments:

Gov. Mike Braun: Indiana’s efforts to attract Illinois residents dissatisfied with Pritzker’s policies
Rod McCulloch: Can political polls be trusted in the midterms, and which ones matter?
Rep. Tony McCombie: Illinois Republicans’ midterm prospects and the future of the Chicago Bears
Chris Plante: National news and commentary

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Gov. Mike Braun Invites Frustrated Illinoisans to Consider Indiana Oct 21, 2026

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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss Indiana’s efforts to attract Illinois residents frustrated with Gov. JB Pritzker’s policies. Braun outlines Indiana’s pitch to people considering a move across the state line and discusses the policy differences between Indiana and Illinois.

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E.J. Antoni on the Report Raising Questions About Political De-banking Oct 20, 2026

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E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss a new report alleging that major banks have denied services to customers based on their political, social or religious beliefs. Antoni examines the report’s findings and the broader questions surrounding financial access, fairness and whether Americans are being treated differently because of their views.

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Ilhan Omar Under Scrutiny: Cully Stimson on the Evidence and What Comes Next Oct 20, 2026

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Cully Stimson, a legal expert on immigration and national security, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss questions surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar and what evidence investigators are looking for. Stimson examines the legal questions at the center of the controversy and what could happen next.

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