The Ray Stevens Show

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VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence Discusses New Electronic Health Record Rollout Aug 24, 2026

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Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., joins Ray Stevens to discuss the Department of Veterans Affairs' rollout of a new federal electronic health record system at medical centers in Indiana. Lawrence explains how the technology aims to improve care coordination, streamline access to patient information and enhance health care services for veterans across the VA system.

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Darren Bailey Calls for Illinois Tolls to be Abolished Aug 24, 2026

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Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for Illinois governor, joins Ray Stevens to discuss his proposal to eliminate tolls and weighs in on the latest political sparring with Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Bailey outlines his vision for Illinois and the issues shaping the race for governor.

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Military Monday: Mark Hutson Preserves the Legacy of American Veterans Aug 24, 2026

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Mark Hutson joins Ray Stevens to discuss the McHenry County Gold Star Legacies and Service Flag Tradition initiative. He explains how the organization honors veterans and preserves the stories of those who served, with records dating back to World War I.

Visit mchenrycountygoldstarlegacies.com to learn more about Mark's work and get more details about Gold Star Remembrance Day on October 3rd.

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The Ray Stevens Show (Aug. 21, 2026) | National Debt, Maine South Football & Lindsay Clancy Case Aug 21, 2026

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Fox News Radio’s Tonya J Powers reports on supporters of Lindsay Clancy rallying in pink across the country as her murder case reaches closing arguments. Maine South football head coach David Inserra and student broadcaster Stephen Marinis preview tonight’s WLS Game of the Week, kicking off at 7 p.m. Jonathan Hoenig, host of The Capitalist Pig, breaks down the latest financial and economic news. Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago discusses animal welfare and the organization’s work helping animals in need. Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown examines the U.S. national debt surpassing $40 trillion and what that massive debt could mean for American taxpayers and the economy.

Key Segments:

Lindsay Clancy supporters rally nationwide
Maine South football previews the WLS Game of the Week
Jonathan Hoenig on the economy
PAWS Chicago and animal welfare
U.S. national debt tops $40 trillion

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The Ray Stevens Show (Aug. 20, 2026) | Illinois Ethics, Bears Stadium & Indiana Storm Recovery Aug 20, 2026

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Batavia High School football coach Dennis Piron and student broadcaster Reid Roberts preview the first WLS Game of the Week, kicking off Friday night at 7 p.m. Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher discusses the Illinois State Fair, the Benton ethics scandal and his campaign. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun joins the show to discuss storm recovery and the latest developments surrounding a potential Chicago Bears stadium in Indiana. Mortgage expert David Hochberg provides an update on the housing market, while Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, discusses the latest economic news.

Key Segments:

WLS Game of the Week: Batavia football
Illinois State Fair and the Benton ethics scandal
Indiana storm recovery and the Bears stadium
Mortgage and housing market update
Stephen Moore on the economy

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Gov. Mike Braun on Storm Recovery and the Bears' Stadium Plans Aug 20, 2026

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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the state's ongoing storm recovery efforts and the latest developments surrounding the Chicago Bears' potential stadium in Indiana.

Braun provides an update on the recovery process and weighs in on what a Bears move across the state line could mean for Indiana.

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WLS 890's Big Game of the Week kicks off tomorrow night Aug 20, 2026

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Batavia High School football coach Dennis Piron and student broadcaster Reid Roberts join The Ray Stevens Show to preview the WLS Game of the Week, kicking off tomorrow night at 7 p.m.

Get ready for Friday night football, as Batavia takes the field against Maine South with the spotlight on the area's top high school football action.

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The Ray Stevens Show (Aug. 19, 2026) | Oil Reserves, Minnesota Voter Law & Mangione Case Aug 20, 2026

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The Ray Stevens Show covers energy, election integrity, consumer protection and a high-profile criminal case. Energy analyst Phil Flynn discusses the U.S. tapping oil reserves and what the move could mean for supply and prices. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer addresses a group impersonating voters to highlight Minnesota's controversial “voter vouch” law. BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois President and CEO Steve Bernas warns parents about scammers using back-to-school photos for potentially harmful purposes. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney John Malcolm examines Luigi Mangione's guilty plea and its potential implications under New York's double jeopardy law.

Key Segments:

U.S. taps oil reserves as energy prices remain a concern
Tom Emmer on Minnesota's “voter vouch” law
BBB warning: Protect your children's back-to-school photos
Luigi Mangione's guilty plea and double jeopardy questions

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BBB Warning: Think Twice Before Posting Back-to-School Photos Aug 19, 2026

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Steve Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, joins The Ray Stevens Show with an important warning for parents: scammers can use back-to-school photos for nefarious purposes.

Bernas explains what parents should consider before posting pictures of their children online and how families can protect themselves from scammers who may exploit information shared on social media.

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Rep. Tom Emmer Takes on Minnesota's 'Voter Vouch' Law Aug 19, 2026

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss a group impersonating voters to highlight Minnesota's controversial “voter vouch” law.

Emmer explains the concerns surrounding the law and why he believes election integrity and confidence in the voting process remain critical issues for voters.

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