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Ray Horner Morning Show

ray webpicRay has been the WAKR Morning host for since 2000 after a successful career in the Erie , Pennsylvania market as a Host and Operation Manager for WAKR/ WZPR / WMDE radio in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Ray won the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Sportscaster of the year two times and is currently the play-by-play voice of Hiram College Athletics. Ray has been involved in Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Akron Children’s Concert Society, Akron Public Schools, and The Embrace Care Clinic. Ray loves baseball, outdoor activities and spending time with his four children, Elizabeth, Rocco, Ava and Gia. Ray, his wife, Melissa and the children live in Wadsworth, Ohio.

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Dr. Kevin Kern on Lyndon B. Johnson and Vietnam

WAKR’s Ray Horner talked to Dr. Kevin Kern, Associate Professor of History at the University of Akron, about President...

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Back to School Anxiety

School will soon be back in session. Many students suffer from stress and anxiety leading into the school year....

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US Trade Deal With EU

Ray was joined by Natalie Brand, White House correspondent with CBS News. They discussed the new trade deal between...

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Bases & Balls 7.25.25

Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in ‘Bases & Balls! They...

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Film School: The Goonies

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. They went...

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Course Review: Pine Valley

Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday and breaks down local golf courses. This...

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Golf Tips: Shaft Options

Dan Dauk joins Ray on Fridays to talk golf! This week they discussed shafts. From different age groups to...

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Tom Hamilton on Upcoming Induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame!

The voice of the Guardians for 30 years, Tom Hamilton, will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame...

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US and Global Economies: A Mid-2025 Review

The word “recession” is everywhere. But where does the US economy really stand halfway through 2025?  Dr. Kathryn Wilson...

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Hey Bobby! 7.23.25

Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. Tom Hamilton will be formally honored during...

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CITY OF BARBERTON

Barberton: Downtown, Development, & More

Ray was joined by the Mayor of Barberton, Bill Judge. They talked about development, Downtown Barberton, and economic advantages...

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CITY OF TALLMADGE

New Pedestran Walkway Under Tallmadge Circle?

Ray had a chance to talk with Mayor of Tallmadge, Carol Kilway. They discussed a proposal to build an underground...

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OHSAA to Sanction Girls Flag Football

The OHSAA has announced that they will begin sanctioning a girls’ high school flag football championship in the spring...

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Film School: Ghost

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week,...

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SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

Summit County Public Health’s Full Term First Birthday

Shaleeta Smith, Community Health Supervisor at Summit County Public Health,  joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show....

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Dan Dauk joins Ray on Fridays to talk golf!  This week they discussed fall golf, hitting low and long, and more.  

Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. They went back in time to talk about Albert

Professor of Aeronautics at Kent State University, Jason Lorenzon, joined Ray to discuss improvements coming to the Kent Airport, the need for

Enrollment numbers are up at the University of Akron. RJ Nemer, President of the University of Akron, joined Ray to discuss.   

Reading and Math Scores are down across the country. What needs to be done to adjust to today’s students? David James, Executive

Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in ‘Bases & Balls! This week they covered

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week they went back

Former WNYC “Morning Edition” Host, Mark Hilan, who now lives in the Akron area,  joined Ray Horner this morning to reflect on his

Akron Children’s Hospital is being nationally recognized for their medical care. Dr. Shefali Mahesh of Akron Children’s Hospital joined Ray to talk

Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. They went back into Cleveland’s history to discuss Bob

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