The Ray Stevens Show

Joe Johnson discusses his campaign for Illinois' 55th District and the ongoing Speaker Chris Welch controversy, while Joe Finn, former Boston Fire Commissioner, explains how 3D tracking technology could improve firefighter safety and emergency response.
Donna Reigland of AllenForce talks about her organization's support for veterans, as well as Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago and the group's animal welfare efforts. Jonathan Hoenig shares his weekly market insights, while appearances from Justina the Polish Queen and Tom on the Town bring a dose of Chicago culture and community to the show.
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Joseph Johnson, a candidate for Illinois' 55th District, joins Ray Stevens to discuss his campaign and weigh in on the ongoing controversy surrounding Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch. Johnson shared his views on key issues facing voters and outlined his priorities as he seeks to represent the district in Springfield
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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun joins the show to discuss his plan to expand nuclear energy and power Indiana's future. Eric Barden, police chief of Zion and president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, highlights Illinois Speed Awareness Day and the importance of slowing down to save lives. Former Yuma Sector Chief Patrol Agent Chris Clem discusses comments from Tom Homan on expanded ICE enforcement in New York City, including the use of body cameras and traffic stops. Dylan Sharkey of Illinois Policy examines new data showing Illinois lawmakers' salaries have increased faster than the paychecks of many state residents under Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Key Segments:
Indiana's nuclear energy expansion

Illinois Speed Awareness Day

ICE enforcement and border security

Illinois lawmaker pay raises

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the FRAUD Act, legislation aimed at cracking down on foreign scammers who target taxpayer money through fake businesses and other schemes. Emmer explains how the bill would strengthen enforcement, hold local officals accountable and better protect consumers from increasingly sophisticated scams.
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Former Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel discusses court records that he says validate earlier warnings about Venezuelan gang activity that some news organizations questioned. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joins the show to explain the FRAUD Act and how Congress hopes to crack down on foreign scammers targeting Americans. Doug Blair of Heritage Action for America discusses the rise of progressive candidates in local politics and what conservatives can do to counter those movements. Fox News Radio's Jeff Monosso wraps up the show by explaining why FDA testing determined earlier concerns about Taco Bell lettuce were a false positive.
Key Segments:
Court records and Venezuelan gang concerns

The FRAUD Act targets foreign scammers

The fight over America's political direction

FDA clears Taco Bell lettuce

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