The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 22, 2026) | Chicago’s Budget Crisis, Women’s Sports & Italian-American Heritage

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.