The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 16, 2026) | $11 Billion in Pandemic Aid, AI Oversight, FBI Under Fire & America's Protein Obsession

Ald. Ray Lopez discusses the $11 billion in pandemic aid received by Illinois, Chicago and Cook County and questions surrounding oversight and transparency. A recent Chicago Tribune analysis found fragmented tracking and limited public efforts to identify potential waste and abuse. Jim Malackowski, chairman and co-founder of Chicago-based AIQA Global, examines the growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence and whether increased government oversight is needed. Jeff Monosso of Fox News Radio reports on FBI Director Kash Patel's Senate testimony involving FBI hiring policies, agent firings and the bureau's potential Election Day presence. Max Armstrong looks at America's obsession with protein and whether beef producers can keep pace with demand. Key Segments: $11 billion in pandemic aid and questions about oversight Is it time for increased government oversight of AI? Kash Patel's Senate testimony and the FBI FBI hiring policies, agent firings and Election Day America's growing obsession with protein Can beef producers keep up with demand? Trans-Siberian Orchestra ticket giveaway See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.