President Biden Announced He Will Not Be Running For Re-Election
Written by Steffany MurdockPresident Biden announced that he will not be running for re-election and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
Dr. David Beer, Professor of Political Science at Malone University, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They discussed President Biden's decision to drop out, Kamala Harris' run, and Donald Trump's campaign.
Dr. John Green, Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron, also joined the show. They dove into Biden's decision to drop out and challenges Kamala Harris might face. They also spent some time talking about Donald Trump's campaign.
Who You Gonna Call? Ham Radio To the Rescue! Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
There's probably no better day than today, while we're in the midst of a global Microsoft outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike cybersecurity update, to talk about how big, high tech systems can, and do, fail.
That's why Summit County is now hosting Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) equipment on its radio tower at Summit Emergency Communications Center. They're doing so in an effort to ensure reliable communication throughout the county, and with state partners in the event of an emergency.
Did you know, for example, that you can actually send email via radio signals? No? Well, neither did I, until I talked to Summit County ARES Emergency Coordinator, Ken Dorsey.
Find out how "Ham" radio operators are a vital part of our local emergency response network, and how the legacy technology has evolved keep up with the times, since its inception, way back in 1909. Listen now.
You can also find out more about how ARES is working with Summit County Emergency Management, by clicking here.
You can also find out more about how ARES is working with Summit County Emergency Management, by clicking here.
Matt Reed, Vice President, Community Engagement, Direction Home Akron Canton area Agency on Aging and Disabilities, joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked about the digital inclusion program for seniors.
Joe Fortunato joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning show to talk about 1989's Batman.
Kaulig Companies Championship Recap & Golfing As You Age
Written by Steffany MurdockDan Dauk joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. He recapped the Kaulig Companies Championship and talked about senior golfing.
Better Emergency Communications Ahead for Summit County & The University of Akron
Written by Steffany MurdockThe University of Akron's Police Department is moving their dispatch operations over to the City of Akron's Safety Communications Center. University of Akron's Police Chief Jim Gilbride joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the change.
More communication changes are coming as Summit County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) work on coordinating with Summit County EMS. Ken Dorsey from ARES joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show with the details.
Attorney Dean Carro joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. They discussed the dismissal of Trump's classified documents case.
Volunteers Needed For Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood Reborn Event
Written by Steffany MurdockRochelle Sibbio, Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. She talked about the Neighborhood Reborn event coming up on Friday.
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Community Awareness Spotlight: Brain Trauma & Injuries
Written by Steffany MurdockEvery month, Ray talks with a Cleveland Clinic Akron General about what they're doing to help throughout the community, medical issues, and more. This month, Dr. Enyinna Nwachuku, Director of Neurotrauma at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, talked with Ray Horner about brain injuries.
Trump Assassination Attempt Highlights Homeland Security Challenges
Written by Steffany MurdockDr. Stacey Willett, Professor of Emergency Management & Homeland Security at the University of Akron, joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. They discussed the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, security moving forward, and more.
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Bob Troyer, Public Relations Chairman of the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby, joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. It's Derby Week in Akron! They talked all about it.
Each week, WAKR's Ray Horner profiles a local business. This week Ray was joined by Mike Monroe of Station 300. He talked about the ongoing renovations, the put-put golf course reopening, and more.
High Tech Help For Seniors: Robots In Nursing Homes Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
They're not quite as cute and friendly as Rosey from The Jetsons, or R2-D2 from Star Wars, but the robots being used to help ease worker shortages at several nursing homes in Summit County are a big hit, and a big help for both residents and employees.
That's the word from Julie Esack, who is the Quality Improvement Ombudsman with Direction Home, the Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities.
Listen now, as she explains how the their robot pilot program has been working over the past year, and why they are expanding it now.
Julie Esack, Direction Home, Akron-Canton
Guardians Broadcaster, Jim Rosenhaus, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls! This week they talked about the All Star Game, the MLB Draft, and previewed the weekend series.