New year means a chance to hit the reset button on our eating and drinking habits. Clinical Dietician with Cleveland Clinic Akron
Ray Horner Morning Show
Ray 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.
A Proclamation From the Mayor + A Wrap of 2025 in the City of Akron
Shammas Malik, Mayor of Akron, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. For Ray’s 25th Anniversary on WAKR, the Mayor...
Ray Talks with Voices of the Past to Celebrate 25 Years on WAKR
The Ray Horner Morning Show is celebrating 25 Years! Ray spoke with familiar voices from the past, staples in radio...
Virus Season with Dr. Plate
It’s virus season and illnesses are going around. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined Ray to...
Is Your Pet Congested?
Pets can get congested too! Ray’s Morning Show Veterinarian, Dr. Gary Riggs, joined the show to talk about congestion...
3 Pointers: 12.12.25
Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA....
RubberDucks Sold to Prospector Baseball Group
Ken Babby has sold the Akron RubberDucks to Prospector Baseball Group. Jim Pfander of the RubberDucks joined Ray to...
Holiday Safety & Security Tips
Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree joined Ray. She covered safety tips for scams, theft, and more.
Chris Ludle on the RubberDucks, & More
Chris Ludle, Director of Public Service for the City of Akron, joined Ray. They discussed the sale of the...
Planning Your Retirement in 2026
Robert Fenn from Social Security joined Ray to talk about 2026 Social Security and Retirement plans.
Vaccines for Kids: Safety Concerns
There are many concerns surrounding vaccines for children. Dr. Erika Sobolewski from the Summit County Health Department joined Ray...
Airport Security Tips
Airports are busy as the holiday season is in full swing. Tim Dimoff joined Ray to talk about safety,...
3 Pointers: 12.5.25
Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA....
Film School: Misery
Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week...
Rami Feinstein Says Goodbye to Akron with New Single
Rami Feinstein is saying his goodbyes as he returns home. He released a new single, “Akron” to honor his...
The Salvation Army Out in Full Force & Camping Package Up for Auction
Major Tricia Brennan from The Salvation Army joined Ray to talk about the army, the aid and programs they...
Dr. Mark Cassell, Professor of Political Science at Kent State University, joined Ray Horner on the Morning Show. They discussed the news
The Ohio State Buckeyes lost to the Miami Hurricanes 14-24 in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve, and who better to
It’s been a busy year for President Trump. Dr. John Green, Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron, joined Ray
It’s time for people to start making new year resolutions which means people will be looking to lose weight. Dr. Debbie Plate
Michael Gaffney, Director of Marketing and Development with Community Support Services (CSS), is retiring Dec. 31st! He’s had a long career helping
Dr. Dane Quinn, University of Akron’s Professor of Mechanical Engineering, joined Jeanne Destro to discuss the future of engineering, employment, and more.
Jeanne Destro is in for Ray Horner. She spoke with Than Rosenbaum, correspondent with CBS News. The Epstein Files are once again
Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs
Former Mayor Don Plusquellic joined Ray on the Ray Horner Morning Show. They discussed Ray’s 25 Years on WAKR & more.
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