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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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Heartburn, Gerd, & More With Dr. Plate

Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General, joined Ray. With the holidays around the corner, they dove into heartburn,...

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Coca-Cola Expanding in Summit County

State Representative Bill Roemer joined Ray to talk about the announcement of Coca-Cola expanding in the area. They discussed new jobs,...

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Film School: Diane Keaton

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

Dan Dauk joins Ray on Fridays to talk golf! This week, Dan joined Jeanne Destro to talk golf, about...

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How To Get Help With Medicare Open Enrollment

Christina Reeg, the Director of the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), joined Jeanne Destro to talk about...

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Trump Authorizes CIA Operations in Venezuela

Aaron Navarro, CBS Correspondent, joined Jeanne Destro to discuss President Trump authorizing CIA operations in Venezuela.   

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Breakdown of the Israel-Hamas Peace Deal

Dr. Mark Cassell, Professor of Political Science at Kent State University, joined Jeanne Destro on the Morning Show. They...

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Halloween Weddings with Akron Municipal Court

The Akron Municipal Court is hosting Halloween weddings at the Akron Civic Theatre’s Grand Lobby. They will also be...

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Breast Cancer Fact or Myth

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined Ray to talk about...

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Greg Evigan Coming to Akron Comicon!

Greg Evigan, known for his roles in B. J. and the Bear, My Two Dads, and more, is coming to...

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Film School: Dog Day Afternoon

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

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Mayor Malik on Reservoir Park, the Firestone Building and Safety Updates

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They talked about the ribbon cutting ceremony at Reservoir...

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Jason Lorenzon on Air Travel and the Government Shutdown

Kent State University Assistant Professor of Aeronautics got to talk with Ray Horner to discuss how the air travel...

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John Buntin of Kenmore Komics

After nearly 40 years in the comic book business, Kenmore Komics owner John Buntin is retiring. He got to...

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Actor, Comedian and Writer Paul Reiser

Famed performer and author Paul Reiser is coming to the Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas in New...

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

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. Joe discussed the 30th anniversary

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik joined Ray to talk about finances in Akron with 2025 on its way out and 2026 just over

The Government has reopened after a long shutdown. How has it impacted the economy and what’s in store going forward? Dr. Kathryn

The government shutdown has created a mess at airports across the country and holiday travel is just around the corner. Ren Camacho,  President and

It’s Veterans Day! Brandi Parker, Assistant Director Veterans Services Outreach at the Valor Home, joined Ray. They discussed all the work that the Valor

There are growing concerns and constraints with the food bank among the government shutdown. Colleen Benson, Chief Development Officer at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA. This week they

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

The holiday season is fast approaching. Sales are starting up and so are holiday scams! Summit County Prosecutor, Elliot Kolkovich, joined Ray

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