The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 21, 2026) | Indiana’s Pitch to Illinoisans, Midterm Polls & the Bears’ Future

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.