The Ray Stevens Show

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After dedicating a career to helping others, Jennifer Karaboyas, a Chicago firefighter and paramedic, now faces the fight of her life. Karaboyas joins Ray Stevens to share her journey following a Stage IV cancer diagnosis and discuss the overwhelming support she's receiving from fellow first responders, family, friends and the community.
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Jennifer Karaboyas, a Chicago firefighter and paramedic, joins Ray Stevens to share her story and discuss the support she's seeking following a Stage IV cancer diagnosis. Her appearance shines a spotlight on the strength of Chicago's first responder community and the efforts underway to help her through this challenging journey.
Rick Heidner of Heidner Properties discusses the annual tree lighting celebration at the South Barrington Arboretum. Listeners also hear the latest from Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago, get market insights from Jonathan Hoenig of The Capitalist Pig, and wrap up the morning with local events and entertainment from Tom on the Town
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Benjamin Patton, filmmaker and founder of the Patton Veterans Project, joins Ray Stevens to discuss a special film screening at the College of DuPage. Patton explains how the organization empowers veterans to tell their stories through filmmaking, creating meaningful connections and helping veterans process and share their experiences with broader audiences.
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Jeff Monosso of Fox News Radio joins Ray Stevens to discuss how ranchers are responding to proposed changes to ranching regulations and what those changes could mean for farmers, producers and consumers. Later, David Hochberg shares insights on the latest developments in housing and mortgage lending, while Steve Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, offers his perspective on the economic issues shaping the national conversation.
Benjamin Patton, filmmaker and founder of the Patton Veterans Project, joins Ray Stevens to discuss a special film screening at the College of DuPage and how filmmaking helps veterans share their experiences, connect with others and preserve their stories for future generations
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With Democrats in control, what comes next for America’s southern border? Former Yuma Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem joins Ray to examine the challenges ahead for border security. Chris Plante, host of The Chris Plante Show, discusses the legality of animal sacrifice in Michigan. Maggie Corbett of TPUSA Lake Forest discusses a new student-led organization, Students for Illinois, and its mission to get young people more involved in civics. Plus, Steve Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, sounds the alarm on holiday shopping scams that are already making the rounds.
Key Segments
Chris Plante: The legality of animal sacrifice in Michigan.

Chris Clem: What happens to border security with Democrats in control?

Maggie Corbett: Students for Illinois aims to get young people involved in civics.

Steve Bernas: Holiday shopping scams are already afoot.

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