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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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Understanding NIL (Name, Image, Likeness)

Chris Bloomfield, Vice President of Learfield, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He explained Name, image, and likeness (NIL)...

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Mayor Malik on Plan for New Police Builing & Fire Chief

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik joined the Ray Horner Morning show on Wednesday. He talked about the city’s 4th of...

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Hey Bobby! 7.3.24

Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week they talked about the...

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Summer Tips: Bugs, Burns, and Poison Ivy

With warm weather comes bug bites, poison ivy, and sunburn. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General, joined...

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Cavs Sign a New Head Coach

Tim Alcorn, voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked about new head coach, Kenny...

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Bases & Balls 6.28.24

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

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Film School: The Karate Kid

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

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Golf Tips: Chipping Around the Green

Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday with tips and info for golfers. Ray has had some trouble...

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Course Review: Coppertop

Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday to talk about local golf courses. This week, Coppertop!  

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Dr. McKinney Breaks Down First Presidential Debate

Presidential candidates Trump and Biden had their first debate Thursday night. Dr. Mitchell McKinney, professor at the University of...

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Mayor Malik Six Months as Mayor & More

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They discussed six months as mayor, recreational cannabis use,...

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Concussions, Brain Damage, & More

Summer is here, and with the warmer weather comes more injuries from outdoor activities.  Dr. Enyinna Nwachuku, Neurosurgeon and Director...

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Akron’s Butch Reynolds Featured in ESPN’s 30 for 30: False Positive

Akron Native Butch Reynolds, is a former track and field Gold Medalist. He joined the Ray Horner Morning Show...

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Presidential Debate Preview

Dr. David Cohen, Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. The...

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Bases & Balls 6.21.24

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

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Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA! They looked back

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

The OHSAA is celebrating Officials Appreciation Week. Beau Rugg, OHSAA Director of Officiating and Sport Management, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show

Paul Keels is the play-by-play announcer for Ohio State University’s football and basketball teams. He joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk

Steve Millard from the Greater Akron Chamber joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. The Greater Akron Chamber announced an additional $6.4 million

Dr. Scott Bonn is a Criminologist, a producer, TV commentator, podcast host, public speaker, and the author of the best-selling book, “Why

Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. She talked about the specialized unit being put together to help

Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA! They talked about

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

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They talked about downtown development, the Capital Budget, and more.   

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