The Ray Stevens Show

Mark Batinick, former state representative and senior fellow at the Illinois Policy Institute, discusses Gov. JB Pritzker’s funding priorities and the Chicago Bears. GOP comptroller candidate Bryan Drew explains why Republicans should control the comptroller’s office. Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, joins Ray for a conversation on economic issues.
Key Segments
Mark Batinick: Pritzker has money for foreign car manufacturers but not the Bears.

Bryan Drew: Why it’s time for Republicans to control the Illinois comptroller’s office.

Stephen Moore: Economic discussion with the co-founder of Unleash Prosperity.

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Episode Title:
The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 28, 2026) | DuPage County Sheriff’s Race, Israeli Election Results & Detransitioner Controversy
Episode Description:
Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Chris Plante, host of The Chris Plante Show, joins the program for his weekly commentary on the news. Sean Noonan, candidate for DuPage County sheriff, discusses his plans for the job following Sheriff James Mendrick’s retirement. Eben Brown of Fox News Radio breaks down the results of Israel’s election and what they could mean for the country’s political future. Don Tracy, candidate for the U.S. Senate, explains why he believes Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is the wrong choice for Illinois. Finally, Soren Aldaco, a detransitioner ambassador with Independent Women, discusses being denied entrance to a CNN town hall featuring Texas state Rep. James Talarico.

Key Segments:
Chris Plante: Host of The Chris Plante Show

Sean Noonan: His plans for the DuPage County sheriff’s office following James Mendrick’s retirement

Eben Brown: Israeli election results and their political implications

Don Tracy: Illinois U.S. Senate race and his criticism of Juliana Stratton

Soren Aldaco: Detransitioner ambassador discusses being denied entrance to a Talarico CNN town hall

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Soren Aldaco, a detransitioner ambassador with Independent Women, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss being denied entrance to a CNN town hall featuring Texas state Rep. James Talarico. Aldaco shares their perspective on the incident and the broader conversation surrounding detransitioners and public discussion of gender-related issues.

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Don Tracy, candidate for the U.S. Senate, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the Illinois Senate race and explain why he believes Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is the wrong choice for the state.
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Sean Noonan, candidate for DuPage County sheriff, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss his plans for the office following Sheriff James Mendrick’s retirement. Noonan shares his vision for the role and what he hopes to bring to the sheriff’s office.
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