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.
Monday, 23 January 2023 07:28
2023 recipient of the H. Peter Burg Economic Development Leadership Award
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Richard Fedorovich is the 2023 recipient of the H. Peter Burg Economic Development Leadership Award, presented by the Greater Akron Chamber. Rick joined Ray to discuss the honor.
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Monday, 23 January 2023 07:17
Alec Baldwin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter
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Alec Baldwin has been charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in the death of a cinematographer on the set of 'Rust'. Dean Carro of the Akron Bar Association joined Ray to discuss the charges and more.
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Friday, 20 January 2023 08:07
Film School: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
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Film Study Professor, Joe Fortunato, joins Ray every Friday for Film School. This week, Ray and Joe discussed the 1977 Sci-fi Drama, Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
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Friday, 20 January 2023 07:55
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-1-20-23: Gas Stoves, Climate Change, and Asthma Featured
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You've probably heard by now that federal officials have been talking about the harmful effects of gas emissions from stoves, and the possibility of new regulations. But, what does that mean, or could it mean for you and your stove at home, and on a larger scale; what does it…
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Matt Foreman, Assistant GM of the Cleveland Guardians, joined Ray. They talked about the team now and in the future.
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Winter weather is rolling in. With snow and ice comes injuries. Dr. Steven Brooks with Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined Ray to discuss foot, back, and head injuries.
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Friday, 20 January 2023 05:00
Student Athletes of the Week: Ka'nija Kimbroug & Preston Kongmanichanh
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The Student Athlete of the Week segment is powered by NECA-IBEW and Akron Children’s Hospital. This Week's Athletes are Ffrom Garfield CLC. Ka'nija Kimbroug is a 10th grader and a current member of the girls basketball team. Ka'nija is a two sport letter winner in basketball and track & field. She…
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Wednesday, 18 January 2023 07:14
Soap Box Derby Executive Director Resigns
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Mark Gerberich, Executive Director of the International Soap Box Derby, has announced his resignation. Ray talked with the Chair of the Board of Directors, Bret Treier, and Mark Gerberich about the decision and the derby going forward.
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There are some changes coming to baseball. ESPN Baseball Analyst, Tim Kurkjian, joined Ray. They discussed Major League defensive rule changes and the minor leagues using robotics.
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It's Cervical Health Awareness Month. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined Ray. They discussed screenings, vaccines, and more.
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It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Teresa LeGrair, President & CEO Akron Urban League, joined Ray to discuss what this day means to Akron.
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COVID-19 is still spreading rapidly worldwide, with new cases popping up at an alarming rate in China, for example, and even right here in Northeast Ohio, where some counties have such a high rate of spread, that they're listed in the CDC's high level, "Red" category. That's not the case…
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If you're thinking about retirement, you'll need to know about Social Security. What needs to be in place, what needs to be done, and what changes have been made? Robert Fenn from the Social Security Administration joined Ray with the details.
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Friday, 13 January 2023 06:27
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-1-13-23-Kids, Mental Health, & Social Media Featured
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Seattle Public Schools sued a number of big tech companies this week, claiming the purposely addictive nature of their products is causing a mental health crisis that makes it both more difficult and expensive to educate their students. President Biden also came out this week calling on congress to more…
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