AI Agents Are Making Financial Transactions — How Are Banks Responding?

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio examines Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future as voters head to the polls for a major election. Jim Malackowski, chairman and co-founder of Chicago-based AIQA Global, discusses how banks are detecting third-party AI agents making financial transactions and the challenges these technologies pose for financial security and oversight. Finally, Steve Lucie, a fifth-generation cattle rancher in Basco, Illinois, owner of Lucie Cattle Co. and director of Awake Illinois, discusses how farmers are dealing with rising diesel costs. Key Segments: Jonathan Savage: Netanyahu’s political future as Israelis head to the polls

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Ted Dabrowski of Fight for Illinois discusses how Illinois’ 54-day election season could raise risks of fraud and abuse. Gen. Richard Newton, senior national security contributor for NewsNation, examines Pentagon plans to keep U.S. military bases running for 90 days without outside support. Carlene Moto, chief marketing officer of Veterans Galleries, joins the show to discuss American Heroes: Portraits of Service, an exhibit featured at O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. Finally, Jeff Monosso of Fox News Radio looks at President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama hitting the campaign trail to support candidates in the midterm elections. Key Segments: Ted Dabrowski: How Illinois’ 54-day election season raises concerns about fraud and abuse

This Military Monday, Carlene Moto, chief marketing officer for Belmont Village, joins Ray Stevens to discuss "American Heroes: Portraits of Service," a powerful exhibit honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Currently on display at O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport, the exhibit showcases the stories, sacrifices and achievements of American veterans through compelling portrait photography and personal narratives. Moto explains how the exhibit connects travelers with the real faces behind military service and why preserving veterans' stories remains an important mission. The conversation highlights the impact of honoring those who served and the role public exhibits can play in educating and inspiring future generations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could the United States keep fighting if a global war disrupted communications, infrastructure and military operations around the world? Gen. Richard Newton, senior national security contributor for NewsNation and retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general, joins Ray Stevens to discuss reports detailing the Pentagon's contingency plans for maintaining military readiness during a large-scale global conflict. Newton breaks down how military leaders prepare for worst-case scenarios, the evolving threats facing the United States and why planning for the unthinkable remains a critical part of national defense strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ted Dabrowski, former gubernatorial candidate and founder of Fight for Illinois, joins Ray Stevens to discuss concerns about Illinois' 54-day election season and whether the extended voting period increases the risk of fraud, administrative errors and voter confusion. Dabrowski explains why he believes Illinois should reexamine its election timeline and outlines the reforms he says could strengthen voter confidence and improve election integrity across the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.