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The Ray Stevens Show (May 13, 2026) | Illinois Budget Talks, Inflation & UK Political Turmoil
Description
Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations covering politics at home and abroad, economic concerns, and unusual headlines making national news. Chris Plante joins the program, while Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage explains why UK lawmakers are pressuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down amid growing political unrest. NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern breaks down the final sprint for Illinois lawmakers as budget negotiations and the proposed Bears stadium deal intensify in Springfield. Later, Fox News Radio’s Tonya Powers discusses reports surrounding reality TV personality Spencer Pratt potentially entering Los Angeles politics. Economist EJ Antoni analyzes rising inflation and the latest jobs report, while Eben Brown covers President Trump’s new national observance of the Sabbath announcement.
Key Segments:
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UK political pressure on Keir Starmer
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Illinois budget and Bears stadium negotiations
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Inflation and jobs report analysis
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Trump’s Sabbath observance announcement
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