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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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Phil Flynn, energy analyst with Price Futures Group and contributor to Fox Business, discusses whether a Russian diesel deal will make a difference in energy markets. Cully Stimson, a legal expert on immigration and national security, examines questions surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar, including what evidence investigators are looking for and what could happen next. E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, discusses a new report alleging that major banks have denied services based on customers’ political, social or religious beliefs. Key Segments: Phil Flynn: Will a Russian diesel deal make a difference? Cully Stimson: Ilhan Omar — questions about the evidence and what happens next E.J. Antoni: Report alleges major banks denied services based on political, social or religious beliefs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines say crime is down, but what's the reality on the city streets? Chief Tom Weitzel, retired police chief of Riverside, joins Ray Stevens to break down the city's latest surge in gun violence following a second mass shooting in two days. Weitzel examines the numbers behind the headlines, discusses the challenges facing law enforcement and shares his perspective on the ongoing debate over crime, public safety and community confidence in Chicago See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lynn Lowder, co-founder and CEO of the Veteran Business Project, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the organization's mission to help veterans transition from military service to business ownership. Lowder also previews the third annual Valor to Venture Gala on Oct. 29 at Hotel Arista, which raises funds to support veteran entrepreneurs through mentorship, networking and business development resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Ullyot, former deputy assistant to President Trump, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the Trump administration's midterm election strategy and the decision to suspend Russian oil sanctions. Later, Chief Tom Weitzel, retired police chief of Riverside, weighs in on Chicago's recent surge in gun violence following a second mass shooting in two days and the ongoing debate over crime trends in the city. Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio discusses President Trump's approach toward Iran, including options under consideration short of nuclear action. During Military Monday, Lynn Lowder, co-founder and CEO of the Veterans Business Project, highlights the organization's upcoming Valor to Venture Gala and its mission to help veterans build successful businesses after military service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio examines why students in France are protesting and clashing with police. State Rep. Patrick Windhorst joins the show to discuss how he and fellow lawmakers Reps. John Cabello and Patrick Tipsword are demanding accountability following the murder of CTA worker Julian Mobley. David Hochberg of Team Hochberg and Atlantic Coast Mortgage joins for a housing and mortgage update. Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, discusses economic issues, while Jeff Monosso of Fox News Radio covers Social Security’s newly announced annual cost-of-living adjustment.   Key Segments: Jonathan Savage: Student protests and clashes with police in France Rep. Patrick Windhorst: Lawmakers demand accountability following the murder of CTA worker Julian Mobley David Hochberg: Mortgage and housing market update Stephen Moore: Economic policy and prosperity Jeff Monosso: Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss calls for accountability following the murder of CTA worker Julian Mobley. Windhorst joins fellow state Reps. John Cabello and Patrick Tipsword in demanding answers and accountability in the wake of the killing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plante, host of The Chris Plante Show, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the latest political headlines and issues shaping the national conversation. Later, Simon Hankinson, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, examines the debate over Islamist extremism and discusses when criticism of extremist ideologies becomes labeled as Islamophobia. Champion pumpkin grower Joe Adkins, known as "Pumpkin Joe," discusses the new documentary Joe and the Giant Pumpkin and his passion for growing record-breaking pumpkins. Comedian Bert Kreischer joins the show to preview his Permission to Party Tour stop at The Chicago Theatre, while Mayor Brad Stephens shares the latest news from Rosemont See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.