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About
1590 WAKR is part of one of the most advanced radio broadcast facility in Northeast Ohio. Our broadcasts are produced by one of Ohio's largest radio news operations using state-of-the art equipment.
We're located at 1795 West Market Street, Akron just two doors down from Akron's famous West Point Market.
Our phone number is (330) 869-9800. Our studio line is (330) 370-1590.
Reach our newsroom direct with tips (330) 864-6397.
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Dr. Debbie Plate on Tick Bites
By / 2022-08-16 12:54:27Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined Ray. They talked about the risk of tick bites and seeking…Read More -
Michelle Collins on the Shrinking Work Force
By / 2022-08-15 11:59:15Michelle Collins, Vice President of ConexusNEO, joined Ray to talk about the shrinking labor force. There was a survey done…Read More -
Fighting Evictions: Should Tenants Have the Right to A Lawyer?
By / 2022-08-13 12:54:44Because Akron has one of the highest eviction rates in Ohio; tenant rights advocates, landlords, and City officials got…Read More -
Bases & Balls 8.12.22
By / 2022-08-12 12:31:28Jim Rosenhaus, voice of the Cleveland Guardians, joins Ray every Friday. This week they talked about the starting rotation, the bullpen,…Read More -
Film School: Grease
By / 2022-08-12 12:09:17Film Study Professor, Joe Fortunato, joins Ray every Friday for Film School. Singer and actress, Olivia Newton-John, passed away earlier…Read More -
President Biden's Resurgence & the 2024 Republican Ticket
By / 2022-08-12 11:42:04Dr. David Beer, Associate Professor of Political Science at Malone University, joined Ray. Presdient Biden has made a resurgence in…Read More -
The Soft Scoop 8.12.22
By / 2022-08-12 10:34:43Listen to this week's Soft Scoop with Lynn Kelly. She'll keep you up to date with concerts and events. Brought…Read More -
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-8-12-22: Crashes, Taxes, & Chargers (Oh My!)
By / 2022-08-11 16:14:50Electric vehicles are poised to replace gas guzzling fossil fuel powered cars and trucks in the not too distant future,…Read More -
Dr. Nicholas on Computer Security
By / 2022-08-11 11:34:52Dr. John Nicholas, UA Professor of Computer Information Systems, joined Ray. They talked about computer security, phishing emails, pop up…Read More
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Vince Gill @ EJ Thomas Hall
Encanto: The Sing Along Film Concert @ Blossom Music Center
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Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons @ KeyBank State Theater
Tom Jones @ MGM Northfield Park
38 Special @ Goodyear Theater