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On this Wednesday edition of The Jasen Sokol Show, Jasen spoke with Dr. Karl Kalthenthaler from the University of Akron on the Iran situation (00:20). Jasen also listened in to President Trump's address on that situation as well (12:27). As always, the Dope of the Day was spotlighted (21:56).

:19 - A long-time guest on our program and station is Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General. Dr. Plate stopped by to stress the importance of the flu shot, saying that it is not too late to get one at this moment. She also discussed the disposal of expired medication.

9:57 - Tensions continue between the United States and Iran following last week’s strike that killed major general Qasem Soleimani. Dr. David Beer from Malone University talked about the possibility of President Trump remaining isolationist or looking to start conflict with Iran.

19:00 - U-Haul and other companies are starting to test for nicotine, and if one tests positive, they may not be hired or could get fired. Is this about preserving one’s health, or is this about keeping insurance rates down?

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:19 - Yesterday on Capital Hill, the impeachment hearings for President Donald Trump began. Dr. David Beer, professor of political science at Malone University, gave an overview of the first day, which featured such players as Bill Taylor, Jim Jordan, among others. He also touched on Deval Patrick entering the race on the Democratic side.

6:51 - What about the legal implications of impeachment? Dean Carro, president of the Akron Bar Association, joined the program to discuss those ramifications and what it means to the political and legal structure.

14:49 - Let’s go back in time to the second-to-last time a president faced impeachment hearings. Dr. Kevin Kern, history professor at the University of Akron, went down memory lane with the Watergate scandal with President Richard Nixon.

21:05 - Chase Young will be back on the field for the Buckeyes….after a brief two-game suspension. Ray and Kris talked about this saga surrounding the NCAA and Chase Young, who will be back in time for the Penn State game.

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:19 - Today kicks off the Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive, and if you’re shopping in the greater Akron area, you’ll probably see a red kettle and a bellringer next to it. Major Stephen Stoops from the Salvation Army joined the program to urge any listeners if they have any time to be a volunteer bellringer these next several weeks.

5:15 - The Browns have parted ways with Jermaine Whitehead after he posted several threatening and racially-tinged tweets at fans and an analyst. Head coach Freddie Kitchens didn’t offer much in his Monday press conference, as discussed by Tony and Kris Drew here.

9:00 - From Malone University, political science professor Dr. David Beer touched on the whistleblower case and how the country looks as far as impeachment goes.

14:27 - The panel got into a brief conversation about Gone With the Wind, as Vivien Leigh was born this date in 1913, as well as the film being 80 years old.

18:36 - Mark Gerberich is the president of the Soap Box Derby, and he stopped by to mention the derby’s new robotics program.

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:19 - According to Ray and Tony, it’s time for the Browns to admit their mistake in hiring Freddie Kitchens as head coach and finally part ways. They discuss his lack of self accountability and pushing the blame solely onto the players, something previous coach Hue Jackson (who was fired by the Browns a year ago today) did frequently.

5:00 - Our political analyst from Malone University is Dr. David Beer, and he talked about the impeachment vote that’s set to hit the House.

13:38 - We talk a lot about the opioid epidemic that has affected our area, but what about alcohol abuse?

19:37 - Remember My Mother the Car? How about Cop Rock? Hello, Larry? These are considered the worst TV shows by TV Guide.

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:19 - The White House announced on Monday that the United States will pull out of military intervention in Syria, which has prompted strong opinions from pundits to other politicians. Mike Lyons is a military consultant for CBS News, and he joined the program to discuss the situation overall, and how the US has never been obligated to protect the Kurds.

6:36 - The Browns probably should be left off primetime TV, as they were blown out by the 49ers, 31-3, on Monday Night Football. Ray, Tony, and Kris broke down their thoughts on the game, from the poor offensive line and quarterback play, to being out-coached once again by their opponent.

13:10 - Back to politics, as a second whistleblower has come forward in this saga with President Trump and the Ukraine phone call. Malone University professor of political science, Dr. David Beer, shared his thoughts.

18:18 - It’s been fifty years since Abbey Road hit the charts, and Beatlemania lives on, in some way, to this day. Beatle fans also remember the campy Saturday morning cartoon from the mid-1960s, and the animator of this series, as well as Yellow Submarine and other non-Fab Four related creations, Ron Campbell, stopped by to talk about his career. His art is on display on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Akrona Galleries

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:19 - In an afternoon that shocked the football world, the Cleveland Browns took care of the Baltimore Ravens, 40-25, on Sunday. Ray and Tony recapped this game, which they said was well coached by Freddie Kitchens and defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, and they praised the performances of Baker Mayfield, Jarvis Landry, and of course Nick Chubb.

5:34 - Who are some of the greatest TV stars to hit the small screen? Bob Newhart? Betty White? Dick Van Dyke? Johnny Carson? Lucille Ball?

14:28 - There’s growing up and there’s “growing up.” Studies show women fully grow up in body and mind by 32, while men are somewhere in their 40s.

19:05 - Dr. David Cohen is with the Bliss Institute at the University of Akron, and he discussed the fallout with the President Trump’s whistleblower case coming out of the weekend.

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:19 - Fall is underway, and what a better way to enjoy the foliage than to view it from the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Bobby Dinkins is the vice president of the railroad, and he talked about everything from the fall trips, the Polar Express, and our upcoming WAKR Day promotion.

7:31 - Professor of political science at Malone University, Dr. David Beer, joined Ray to wrap up the political week, from the whistleblower to President Trump, to the Ukraine to Joe Biden.

13:00 - Lisa McLean from Barberton joined the program to preview this weekend’s Mum Fest extravaganza.

14:17 - Google turns 21 today. It’s old enough to drink! What would we do without this particular revolutionary search engine?

18:13 - Hitting the links this warm weekend? Our golf pro Dan Dauk has some tips for you.

22:11 - And finally, Scott Wynn stopped by to preview what’s to come at the movie theaters.

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On this Wednesday edition of The Jasen Sokol Show, Jasen spoke with Dr. David Cohen of the Bliss Institute about the impeachment inquiry toward President Trump (00:21). The Speedbumps bassist Kevin Martinez talks about the upcoming show with the Canton Symphony (09:51), and Zack Meisel of The Athletic talks about the return of Jose Ramirez and how it impacts the Indians (18:00).

:19 - Controversy surrounds…Dancing With the Stars? Many are not happy with a member of the new cast of stars, as former press secretary Sean Spicer is a part of it. The panel on the morning show chatted about it (even though no one on the show watches Dancing With the Stars).

5:35 - Dr. David Beer, professor of political science at Malone University, called into the show to discuss all things surrounding President Trump, including background checks on guns and immigration.

13:16 - The XFL is back, to the delight of….some. The new teams, their names, and the coaches were announced on Wednesday, and the league will begin (again) in 2020.

18:15 - What’s the possibility that Route 8 can become an interstate? Councilman Mike Rasor touched on what needs to be done.

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:19 - Ray and Tony often walk our area’s malls and they’ve observed the changing of retail. Summit Mall seems to have a better grasp, but according to Tony, Chapel Hill Mall is in deep trouble, with only a third of the mall being occupied.

5:50 - President Trump is mulling over a possible payroll tax cut. Will this help as thoughts of a recession keep popping up? Prism Wealth Management’s Robert Dodaro shares his thoughts.

10:05 - As far as sports popularity goes, football continues to be king, while baseball is only big with the 55 and older crowd. Will younger Americans ever be excited about baseball as it heads towards being a niche sport?

18:19 - The bottled water craze has been big for the last couple of decades, but for how long?

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:19 - The Indians swept the Tigers and they are set to take on the Kansas City Royals. It’s pretty obvious the Indians have had a favorable schedule of late, but are there too many division games per season? What can be done? 3:42 - This weekend is the All-American Soap Box Derby, and FirstEnergy has agreed to renew its sponsorship of the event. CEO Chuck Jones called in to talk about the partnership.

10:10 - President Trump has confirmed the United States shot down an Iranian drone. What will this lead to, if anything? The panel discussed the current matters, as well as going back a few years to the Iran Deal.

15:22 - The weather will be scorching hot this weekend, so why not cool off in a movie theater and watch a(nother) Disney reboot? Our movie guy Scott Wynn chats about The Lion King on its 25th anniversary, as well as the Top Gun: Maverick trailer.

17:51 - As mentioned above, it’s Soap Box Derby weekend, and Ray sat down off the air with Ron Reed, author of the new book A Look Back, which chronicles the days of the derby from 1946 to 1959.

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:19 - The war of words continues between President Trump and the freshman congresswomen, in that they many voted to condemn his weekend comments from Twitter. Dr. David Beer, professor of political science at Malone University, spoke about Trump’s tweets and if they will have any impact in the polls.

5:58 - Yesterday, Ray had on Jeff Iula, a name synonymous with the All-American Soap Box Derby. Today, Ray chatted with another big name involved in Bob Troyer.

9:51 - Ten years ago today, the world lost Walter Cronkite, the famed anchor of the CBS Evening News for 19 years. The morning show panel talked about how news and sports anchors aren’t necessarily up front and center in today’s media the way Cronkite and Peter Jennings were.

14:37 - The Indians are surging in the AL Central, while the Tigers continue to falter, being held to one hit in the Tribe’s 7-0 victory Tuesday night. Ray and Tony talked about how teams like the Tigers should have rebuilt years ago and how they’re basically an automatic win for others.

20:21 - Ray had a conversation with Lowry Locker, the executive director of Ms. Wheelchair USA, which is based here in Akron.

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On this Tuesday edition of The Jasen Sokol Show, Jasen speaks with NAACP Akron President Judi Hill on the president's tweets (00:21). Nathan Ruyan of Akron Public Schools stops by (05:19), and entrepreneur Blake Squires is featured in the "People of Akron" segment (11:15).

:19 - The Iula name is synonymous with the Soap Box Derby. Jeff Iula is an at-large councilman in Cuyahoga Falls, and he’s also a historian of the derby, and he shared some classic stories from his youth.

7:36 - President Trump found a way to unite the Democrat Party over the weekend with his tweets about how the freshman congresswomen should “leave” if they dislike America. Many have come out of the woodwork in saying the president’s tweets are racist and xenophobic, including a few folks in the studio.

13:33 - Last weekend was the Bridgestone Senior Players golf tournament, this weekend is the All-American Soap Box Derby, and in the coming weeks, we’ll have the Pro Football Hall of Fame game and inductions and a plethora of neighborhood festivals. Gregg Mervis, the head of the Summit County Convention and Visitor Bureau, talked about the economic impact these will have for the area.

18:03 - Hard to believe the MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland was a week ago. Bob DiBiasio from the Indians joined Ray to recap the all-star game, chat about catcher Roberto Perez, and getting Akron RubberDuck fans excited about prospect Nolan Jones.

:17 - The New York Yankees announced they will stop playing the Kate Smith version of “God Bless America” after news of her singing songs deemed racist by today’s standards were uncovered. Ray applauds the Yankees for taking this measure, while Tony feels this could lead to a slippery slope in “cancel culture."

10:05 - The un-redacted version of the Mueller Report was released yesterday, and while this cleared President Trump of Russian collusion, there is still talk of obstruction of justice. Dr. David Beer, professor of political science at Malone University,

19:00 - Movie theaters and box offices will be a tad light this holiday weekend, due to the new Avengers film getting released next week. Scott Wynn is our movie guy, and he mentioned what little is happening at the theaters.

21:40 - A favorite topic of the morning show is chain restaurants from yesteryear. Specifically, what the panel’s least favorite chain restaurant food is.

:17 - As of the uploading of this podcast, there is snow blanketing the streets of Akron. But in just over two months, Cedar Point will open their gates for another season. Tony Clark called in to talk about what’s happening at Cedar Point for this summer, which includes several new restaurants and themed areas for those who aren’t into the thrill rides.

6:55 - President Trump had quite a week, from his summit in Hanoi to the Michael Cohen hearings. Dr. David Beer, professor of political science at Malone University, discussed the week that was, as well as who Trump’s opponent will be in 2020.

16:04 - Tony just moved to a new apartment in Copley, and many Millennials are ditching homeownership in favor of rental properties. What kind of impact will this have down the road?

25:24 - Kris Drew is one of our weekend sports guys, and he dropped by the studio to chat about some high school basketball playoffs.

:17 - Each month, Dr. Tim Brown from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General stops by to answer a gaggle of medical questions. This visit, Dr. Brown discusses sleep drugs, from melatonin to harder drugs like Ambien.

8:02 - We stay in the medical world, however, this has to do with animals. Dr. Gary Riggs joined the show in studio, and he talked about various topics, specifically why dogs will roll around on the carpet or on other dead animals, and the importance of scheduling optical and dental appointments.

18:25 - It’s no secret that President Donald Trump has been a controversial figure, but are his accomplishments not being discussed enough, like his relationship with China and trade? And how about the wall? The panel shared their thoughts.

33:38 - Time now for our Business of the Week! We head over to the Cuyahoga Falls offices of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, brought to you by HEARINC. and TLC Catering.

:17 - President Donald Trump addressed the nation in primetime last night on the dangers of illegal immigration along the southern border. Dr. David Beer is a professor of political science at Malone University, and he joined Ray to recap both Trump’s speech and the counter address from Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer.

9:16 - So how safe is the border? Tim Dimoff from SACS Consulting came on to discuss national security measures.

15:50 - And what about immigration in general? Farhad Sethna is a local immigration attorney, and he shared his thoughts on Trump’s rhetoric, which he’s been critical about these last two years.

22:00 - Changing things up a little bit, while still touching on security, Akron police chief Ken Ball stopped by the studio today. Among many topics, Chief Ball discussed the crime and overdose numbers in 2018, and what the communities can do in the new year.

40:40 - And finally, Dr. Joe Congeni, a sports medicine doctor at Akron Children’s Hospital, called in to talk some Browns. Not necessarily the X’s and O’s, but what the Browns have to do to ensure the health of rookie Denzel Ward, who suffered two concussions to end his season early.

:17 - The news of General Motors closing down regional plants has been tough, especially for folks near Lordstown, Ohio. Senator Sherrod Brown has made his feelings known on this subject, and has appealed to President Donald Trump to get

7:34 - The holidays are stressful enough. It’s worse when scammers are out to rip off consumers on the open market. Tim Dimoff from SACS Security and Consulting shared some tips on how to prevent these scams from occurring.

17:31 - Five burger patties, five hot dogs, five kielbasa, eight chicken strips, eight strips of bacon, cheese, lettuce, and tomato make up the seven-pound, $75 Gridiron Burger at Arizona Cardinals games. Tony thinks he can tackle.

31:42 - About 125,000 children under 18 in Ohio are uninsured. Why is that? Joan Alker from the Center for Children & Families explains.

36:16 - The holidays aren’t just stressful with the wallet or the big box store. It’s also a time when people reminisce over lost loves or family members, and the corresponding grief adds to the stress. Pat Reese from the House of the Lord is here to help.

The United States pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord was not popular with everyone, but supporters on the Republican side of the spectrum were pleased.

Congressman Jim Renacci was one of those Republicans, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss it. Renacci says being part of the climate accord would have been a costly endeavor for the US, and the focus should be domestic. The former Wadsworth mayor is happy to see jobs in the coal industry making a comeback.

Rep. Renacci also touched on the attacks in London, calling them “heartbreaking.” He has been a staunch supporter of the Travel Ban, and attacks such as London and Manchester prove why the United States needs to be protected.

Much like the president, Renacci has not always been a politician. Recently, he was endorsed by Bikers For Trump and Citizens For Trump, and he shared the gratitude he has for his supporters early on in his race for the governorship.

News out of Washington over the last week has been divisive and partisan, and politicians from both sides have not been shy to weigh in.

One of those politicians is Ohio senator Sherrod Brown, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show on Thursday. As for the recent firing of FBI director James Comey, Brown questions the timing of Comey’s firing, calling it “troubling.” Brown also believes it's “pretty clear" about the ties between President Trump and Russia.

Commenting on the new healthcare bill, the Ohio senator says he has “no idea” what will happen as time goes on, but will “fight like hell” to oppose the bill. He also shared his thoughts on NAFTA and the airline industry.

Week one of the Trump Administration is in the books, and his pen has used a lot of ink.

Congressman Jim Renacci was in attendance for the January 20th inauguration, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to recap the week that was. Renacci commented on Trump’s executive orders and bills being signed, saying it was “exciting” to see the new president accomplish this much this soon.

Rep. Renacci, also a businessman-turned-politician, touched on TPP, saying he has been frustrated with America’s tax codes and trade agreements over the years. He also talked about bipartisan leadership, the Alaskan pipeline, and the proposed wall on the Mexican border.