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Monday, 10 February 2020 08:18
Ray Horner Podcast - 2/10/2020
:17 - February is Black History Month, and each day, Ray Horner will interview a member of the community who has been of influence and made a difference. Today, Ray sat down with former Akron Public Schools superintendent Dr. Sylvester Small.
6:55 - The foreign film Parasite won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, as discussed in Ray’s Oscar recap with our movie guy Scott Wynn.
11:48 - Wanna know how to keep the IRS off your back during tax season? Doug Klein from BDO has some answers.
17:57 - Our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs stopped by to touch on cancer in dogs and if these pooches are actually colorblind or not.
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Friday, 07 February 2020 07:17
Ray Horner Podcast - 2/7/2020
:17 - February is Black History Month, and each day, Ray Horner will interview a member of the community who has been of influence and made a difference. Today, Ray sat down with former councilman Mike Williams.
9:00 - The Harvey Weinstein trial continues to add twists and turns. Dr. Toni Bisconti from the University of Akron joined the show to talk about the #MeToo Movement and women’s empowerment.
16:27 - The PBA is back at AMF Riviera Lanes in Fairlawn, after decades with the Firestone Tournament of Champions. Tony sat down with bowling legend Carmen Salvino about his 60+ years in the PBA and his training methods for staying in shape.
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Thursday, 06 February 2020 08:37
Ray Horner Podcast - 2/6/2020
:17 - February is Black History Month, and each day, Ray Horner will interview a member of the community who has been of influence and made a difference. Today, Ray sat down with former deputy secretary to the mayor of Akron and true trailblazer, Dorothy O. Jackson.
9:56 - Former Akron mayor Don Plusquellic was honored at EJ Thomas Hall by the Greater Akron Chamber last night, and he spoke of his gratitude with Ray the next morning.
18:01 - How is the Coronavirus outbreak affecting the economy and world markets? Richard Peterson from Capital Financial explains.
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Wednesday, 05 February 2020 08:38
Ray Horner Podcast - 2/5/2020
:17 - February is Black History Month, and each day, Ray Horner will interview a member of the community who has been of influence and made a difference. Today, Ray sat down with Russ Neal from Akron City Council.
7:42 - Dr. David Cohen is from the Bliss Institute at the University of Akron, and he attempted to discuss everything in the political world. Topics included last night’s State of the Union Address from President Trump, the impeachment case wrapping up in the Senate, the Iowa Caucus fallout, and the Democratic candidates for president.
14:09 - Is the Coronavirus dying down or will it continue to spread? Summa Health’s Dr. Thomas File is an expert in infectious diseases, and he shared some thoughts with Ray.
19:30 - Manchester’s Jim France is the winningest coach in Ohio high school football, and he was recently honored by the Ohio House of Representatives.
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Tuesday, 04 February 2020 08:36
Ray Horner Podcast - 2/4/2020
:17 - February is Black History Month, and each day, Ray Horner will interview a member of the community who has been of influence and made a difference. Today, Ray sat down with Darryl Brake, executive director of the Summit County Community Partnership.
6:11 - Monday’s Iowa Caucus turned out to be a fiasco for the Democrats, but could that translate to Ohio? Not at all, says secretary of state Frank LaRose, who talked about election security over a month out from Super Tuesday.
14:00 - The symbol of Valentine’s Day is the heart, and we focus on the heart in the month of February. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General discussed proper heart health, from quitting smoking to diets, to other health risks such as diabetes.
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Monday, 03 February 2020 11:06
Attempted Bank Robber Comes Up Short In Akron
Akron Police detectives are looking for a man they say tried to rob the KeyBank on South Main Street in Akron Friday afternoon.
According to the report, the suspect (pictured) walked in demanding money from a deller. When the teller did not comply with the suspect's demands, he reportedly tried to grab cash from a customer inside the bank. His second attempt at robbery was unsuccessful. Before fleeing the scene, witnesses say the man threatened to kill everyone inside the bank.
Anyone with information is asked to call Akron Police.
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Monday, 03 February 2020 07:22
Ray Horner Podcast - 2/3/2020
:17 - February is Black History Month, and each day, Ray Horner will interview a member of the community who has been of influence and made a difference. Today, Ray sat down with attorney Eddie Sipplen.
7:58 - Super Bowl 54 has concluded, with the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the San Francisco 49ers, 31-20. The morning show panel discussed the game itself, the commercials, and a little on the rather risqué halftime performance.
14:38 - We’re over two months away from Tax Day, but many got their W2’s in the last week or so. Doug Klein from BDO will be with us every Monday with some tax tips as we head towards April.
19:58 - February 3rd kicks off the Iowa Caucus, and Dr. David Beer from Malone University discussed the caucus itself and recapped last week in the Senate impeachment case.
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Friday, 31 January 2020 08:54
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/31/2020
:17 - Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, as is our appetite for football and our favorite dips. Both were discussed, from pizza dip to our favorite games.
6:35 - As January concludes, Ray sat down with the mayor of Green, Gerard Neugebauer. The mayor talked about how his city in southern Summit County fared in 2019 and now into 2020, which includes new roundabouts and a fire station.
16:44 - Actor, comedian, and new-ish Akron resident Bret Ernst will be performing at the Funny Stop in Cuyahoga Falls all weekend. He’s also a massive football fan, so he gave his preview on the game.
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Thursday, 30 January 2020 08:39
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/30/2020
:17 - Remember the Cola Wars from back in the day? They’re still around, to a certain extent, but fewer people are drinking pop today than there were decades ago.
8:37 - The Cleveland Browns shook up their front office, parting ways with Eliot Wolf and Alonso Highsmith. It seems the Browns are all-in on an analytics-based crew.
13:55 - Ray went over some costs for Super Bowl-related items.
17:08 - It’s a homebuyer’s market, especially in the Akron area, and according to recent studies, it is a good time to buy a home. Selling a home? Maybe not so much.
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Wednesday, 29 January 2020 08:23
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/29/2020
:17 - We’ve been visiting with the local mayors in January, and today we head to eastern Medina County and chat with the mayor of Wadsworth, Robin Laubaugh. The Wadsworth mayor chatted about her town coming out of 2019, as well as the continued development downtown and at Route 94 and I-76.
10:12 - A Washington Post reporter was suspended for revisiting the late Kobe Bryant’s allegations of rape from over 15 years ago. The timing may have been questionable, but should she have been suspended?
20:20 - The ratings are out from Sunday’s Grammy Awards, and once again, they were way down. Are awards shows going by the wayside, or is it pop music doesn’t have the mass appeal it once had?
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Tuesday, 28 January 2020 08:46
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/28/2020
:17 - Akron mayor Dan Horrigan made his first studio visit with Ray Horner in 2020, and he shared a little bit on what’s on his plate as far as development goes, among other topics.
9:57 - Dr. Thomas File from Summa Health is an expert on infectious diseases, and the Coronavirus doesn’t seem to be slowing down.
17:25 - A new labor agreement was met in Akron Public Schools, and school board president Patrick Bravo stopped by to discuss the process.
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Monday, 27 January 2020 08:42
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/27/2020
:17 - A sad day on Sunday in basketball, the sports world, and popular culture as recently-retired Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant was one of nine killed in a helicopter accident in Calabasas. Ray Horner played some tributes to the Black Mamba, from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Jerry West, and even Tiger Woods. Ray and Tony agreed that Kobe’s assassin mentality on the court was unparalleled and a lost art.
7:00 - To give us an update on the spread of the Coronavirus is Dr. Erika Sobolewski from the Summit County Health Department.
12:28 - The impeachment trials in the Senate continue, but will these change the minds of folks on the other end of the political spectrum? Dr. David Beer from Malone University gave his thoughts on this, as well as the upcoming Iowa Caucus.
20:28 - Veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs talked about viruses like Corona can affect, or come out of, the animal kingdom.
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Thursday, 23 January 2020 08:51
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/23/2020
:19 - A sad day for all of you nuts out there, as Planters’ long-time mascot Mr. Peanut has apparently died. It’s evident this is a publicity stunt, the way IHOP did to promote their burgers and lunch specials, but we had some fun with it anyway.
2:40 - In a more serious discussion, Ray noticed more high school and college players are sitting or kneeling before the American Flag. Is this a trend because Colin Kaepernick did it, or are there actual concerns that cause these student-athletes to not be proud of the country? And what can we do to gain common ground?
8:51 - The Dolan family was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at last night’s Greater Cleveland Sports Awards. Are the Dolans unfairly criticized as an ownership group, or is the scrutiny justified?
18:30 - We wrapped up our podcast on favorite ‘80s rock groups we’d want to see again.
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Wednesday, 22 January 2020 09:34
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/22/2020
:19 - Derek Jeter and Larry Walker are the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame, as Omar Vizquel still has a ways to go, even though he’s on his way up. Ray and Tony both believe Omar is a hall of famer, while they talked about the future of another Cleveland shortstop in Francisco Lindor.
4:12 - Dr. John Green gives us great insight from time to time on local and national political matters, and the focus has been on the senate impeachment trial this week. Dr. Green talked about what impeachment will mean to the Democrats, President Trump, and the country in general.
12:46 - We hear all this talk about impeachment, but what about the history of this process? Historian at the University of Akron, Dr. Kevin Kern, gave us a look.
18:15 - We’ve been talking about the present and future of Chapel Hill Mall and what it will do for the surrounding communities. According to Tallmadge mayor David Kline, he’s not too concerned with it. Kline also touched on how his town fared in 2019 and the continued development in 2020.
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Tuesday, 21 January 2020 09:55
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/24/2020
:19 - The highest-grossing and most popular film of the 1990s was Titanic. To start today’s podcast, Ray has a few facts on both the boat and the film.
6:14 - Millennials are opting for “micro weddings,” rather than the grandiose ceremonies we’ve been so accustomed to. Producer Tony is getting married this year, and needless to say, his wedding is not so micro…
15:33 - Some students and parents have complained about the blandness of school lunches these days since the program was instituted a decade ago. Should students have more choice for food options at school? Do bland lunches create more unhealthy eating habits outside the cafeteria?
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Tuesday, 21 January 2020 08:28
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/21/2020
:19 - Tuesday kicks off day one of the Senate impeachment trial, a month or so after the House impeached the president. So what does all this mean, and what should folks expect. Dean Carro from the Akron Bar Association shares his thoughts.
7:40 - A video surfaced of former Cavs guard Delonte West on the street, presumably homeless, after getting beat up. Should the NBA step in and do something, or is there anything they can do?
11:49 - Monday’s gun rally in Richmond, Virginia was met with scrutiny even before it started, with folks in the media immediately naming it a white supremacist gathering not unlike Charlottesville. SACS Consulting president and CEO Tim Dimoff touched on the gun laws and the second amendment.
18:50 - Mid-January, with the chilly weather and cabin fever, is unfortunately time for Seasonal Affective Disorder and depression. That topic was discussed with the panel this morning.
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Monday, 20 January 2020 10:39
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/20/2020
:19 - The third Monday of every January is the day we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. Rep. Emilia Sykes gave a speech on Dr. King, and she talked about his actions and race relations in the country with Ray.
6:32 - On the topic of race, is the Rooney Rule good for football and other sports, or are minorities being exploited and being interviewed solely on the color of their skin? Ray and Tony discussed.
14:12 - Last Friday, the Akron RubberDucks welcomed ESPN baseball writer and analyst Tim Kurkjian to speak, with the proceeds benefitting the United Way. Ray sat down with Tim to discuss the Houston Astros cheating scandal and the future of Francisco Lindor.
19:59 - What will the new trade deal with China do for our economy, both pro and con? Robert Dodaro of Prism Wealth Management has some thoughts.
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Thursday, 16 January 2020 09:02
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/16/2020
:19 - According to new reports, youth sports are way down with middle schoolers and into high school. Why is that? Are the leagues too expensive? Are more kids playing video games than actual sports? All of these factors were discussed.
15:44 - It’s National Pizza Week. Where’s your go-to place in Akron? Is it the traditional Luigi’s? Do you enjoy the local pizza shop, or do you opt for the chain pizzerias?
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Wednesday, 15 January 2020 09:58
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/17/2020
:19 - Are you ready for some….futsal? It’s an ever-growing indoor soccer-like sport, and the Akron Vulcans will kick off their home opener on Sunday the 19th at Goodyear Hall. Otto Orf, the coach of the Vulcans, stopped by to explain futsal and promote Sunday’s game.
7:38 - An airplane passenger was creeped out by an airline employee who received her contact info and incessantly texted her. The morning show panel discussed this subject, as well as the security risks happening via technology.
14:13 - Earlier this week, the nominations for the Academy Awards were released, and though the panel hasn’t seen many of the films, they still shared their thoughts.
19:32 - Cavs fans have been excited to see what rookie Dylan Windler has to offer. Well, they’ll have to wait until next year. Dr. Joe Congeni from Akron Children’s Hospital explains what is wrong with his league.
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Wednesday, 15 January 2020 09:10
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/15/2020
:19 - Tuesday night was the first Democratic debate of 2020. Who were the winners? One can ask a dozen people and get a dozen answers, as shown during this opening segment on the Ray Horner Morning Show.
6:59 - It’s been a few months since we’ve heard an update on Emma Pfouts, the teenager who suffered a life-threatening asthma attack and allergic reaction. Norton superintendent Dana Addis shared that update and thanked the community for all their support.
12:49 - The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced their latest inductees: Doobie Brothers, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, Notorious B.I.G., T. Rex, and Whitney Houston.
16:57 - Also introduced was Kevin Stefanski, the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Ray and Tony touched on Stefanski and the “cult” of the analytics community.
20:43 - Another distressing story out of State College, with former Penn State football players complaining about hazing.
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Tuesday, 14 January 2020 10:04
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/14/2020
:19 - The wrath of God came down on the Houston Astros, as Major League Baseball suspended their manager and GM over stealing signs with the use of technology. Ray and Tony talked about the repercussions, though they didn’t see eye-to-eye when it comes to sign stealing in general.
7:34 - The ongoing saga of Chapel Hill Mall continues, as back taxes and utilities keep piling up. So what is the future and how soon will that future become the present? Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro stopped by the studio to discuss the next step.
19:07 - Yesterday, we had Barberton superintendent Jeff Ramnytz on board to talk about some players on the basketball team sitting during the National Anthem. Today, Barberton mayor Bill Judge shared his thoughts during the backlash.
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Tuesday, 14 January 2020 10:04
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/14/2020
:19 - The wrath of God came down on the Houston Astros, as Major League Baseball suspended their manager and GM over stealing signs with the use of technology. Ray and Tony talked about the repercussions, though they didn’t see eye-to-eye when it comes to sign stealing in general.
7:34 - The ongoing saga of Chapel Hill Mall continues, as back taxes and utilities keep piling up. So what is the future and how soon will that future become the present? Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro stopped by the studio to discuss the next step.
19:07 - Yesterday, we had Barberton superintendent Jeff Ramnytz on board to talk about some players on the basketball team sitting during the National Anthem. Today, Barberton mayor Bill Judge shared his thoughts during the backlash.
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Monday, 13 January 2020 11:29
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/13/2020
:19 - The white smoke has come from Berea, as the Browns have their new head coach. Brian Dulik, sportswriter from the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram and the Medina Gazette, shared his thoughts on Kevin Stefanski and the process in hiring yet another first-time head coach.
7:19 - Ray and Tony talked more about Stefanski and Paul DePodesta and the impact of the analytics culture.
13:56 - Some members of the Barberton High School basketball team have decided to sit in front of the American flag during the National Anthem. While this has been supported by some and scrutinized by others, Barberton superintendent Jeff Ramnytz has opted in favor of free speech for the students. He plead his case with Ray.
21:00 - To wrap up the podcast, Dr. Gary Riggs talked about the aging process of dogs and how to better understand that process.
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Thursday, 09 January 2020 10:35
AUDIO: WAKR Speaker Series with Tom Hamilton
In the heart of January, where the snow and wind nip the noses of everyone young and old, it was nice to talk baseball and the boys of summer. And for a good cause, to boot.
The WAKR Speaker Series brought the long-time voice of the Cleveland Indians, Tom Hamilton, to St. George Fellowship Center in Fairlawn for an hour-long sit-down on all things Tribe. Hosted by Sr. Vice President of Public Affairs, Bob DiBiasio, the conversation touched on the team itself to the hot stories going on around baseball. Hamilton, a Wisconsin native, talked about his rise to calling major league games, to recapping the last decade of Indians baseball, the hiring and impact of Terry Francona, to how the Tribe will look in the 2020 season.
Proceeds from this event benefitted the Salvation Army of Summit County. Major Stephen Stoops kicked off the broadcast with WAKR’s Ray Horner, and he discussed the outreach the local Salvation Army has in the Greater Akron community.
The entire broadcast has been made available below via SoundCloud.
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Thursday, 09 January 2020 10:22
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/10/2020
:19 - January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and it’s a much worse problem than most people realize. Tim Dimoff, president/CEO of SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, discussed the real threat of human trafficking, and Ohio being one of the worst states for this.
9:48 - US Senator Sherrod Brown joined the show to talk nationally about the War Powers Act and locally about fentanyl sanctions.
14:10 - Due to this conflict with Iran, will prices at the pump skyrocket? Not necessarily, says Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy.
19:15 - Indians team president Chris Antonetti expects Francisco Lindor to be a part of the 2020 season in some way, shape, or form. Could that mean the Indians are looking at one more run before Lindor’s free agency, or is his asking price a bit too high at the moment?
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Thursday, 09 January 2020 08:57
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/9/2020
:19 - Dr. John Green is now retired from every day activities at the University of Akron, though he’s still a part of the Bliss Institute of Applied Politics. He was gracious enough to join Ray to talk about Michael Bloomberg’s chances in the Democratic race, as well as the conflict with Iran and President Trump’s response.
8:01 - One of the more popular and polarizing comedians of the last three decades is Carlos Mencia, and he stopped by the studio to promote his weekend slew of shows at the Funny Stop Comedy Club in Cuyahoga Falls.
19:05 - News leaked that Cavs coach John Beilein called his team a bunch of “thugs,” a term that has racial connotations connected to it. Though the word is Beilein misspoke and meant to say “slugs,” the word thug has become a racial dogwhistle over the years.
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Wednesday, 08 January 2020 09:12
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/8/2020
:19 - Akron’s eviction rates have been fairly high, so how can that be curbed? Akron municipal court Judge Jon Oldham has some ideas.
7:50 - The Houston Astros and now the Boston Red Sox have been popped for stealing signs, leading towards fines and possible suspensions. Tony contends that, while he’s not justifying it, sign stealing has been a part of the game since the beginning.
12:58 - Looking to get out of this Ohio weather and onto a nice, warm cruise? Kevin Thomas from Akron AAA has you covered. He says it’s not too late to plan a spring break trip.
19:09 - The Browns’ Jarvis Landry hasn’t missed a game since he entered the league, though that could be in jeopardy with a sacral fracture. So what is a sacral fracture? Dr. Joe Congeni from Akron Children’s Hospital explains.
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Tuesday, 07 January 2020 08:44
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/7/2020
: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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Monday, 06 January 2020 09:08
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/6/2020
:19 - Akron mayor Dan Horrigan was sworn in for his second term over the weekend, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to touch on what’s on his plate. First up, the conundrum at Chapel Hill Mall continues, as do other projects as the mayor kicks off another four years at the helm.
10:37 - How big of an issue is obesity with household pets? A major one, according to veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs.
18:06 - For the first time in over three decades, vinyl records have outsold CDs. Pretty interesting statistic, considering how expensive vinyl has become.
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Friday, 03 January 2020 08:44
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/3/2020
:19 - Cuyahoga Falls mayor Don Walters stopped by the studio to recap the year that was in 2019. Walters raved about the continued downtown development and the goings on at Portage Crossing, as well as the construction on Howe Avenue.
7:03 - Robert Dodaro is with Prism Wealth Management, and he’s also the host of Money Matters. He joined Ray’s show to discuss retirement plans and the economy as we enter 2020.
13:03 - Our movie guy Scott Wynn dropped by to gloss over the films currently in the theaters, as well as why a movie like Bombshell, well, bombed.
16:51 - The circus with the Cleveland Browns continues, with a revolving door at head coach and now general manager. Fred Greetham from the Orange & Brown Report attempted to sort out this dysfunction.
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Thursday, 02 January 2020 08:45
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/2/2020
:19 - On the first official show of 2020, Ray Horner is back, and he sat down with Barberton mayor Bill Judge. The mayor recapped a tough 2019 for Barberton, which included the loss of Babcock & Wilcox and the rising flood waters which shut down the city for nearly a week. Judge also touched on what’s to come in 2020, which may include a tax increase.
12:52 - The days of meeting singles at bars and church are ending, as even Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers are flocking to the dating apps (including Sharon Stone). The panel talked about sites such as Bumble and if singles are actually meeting the loves of their lives on those platforms.
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Monday, 30 December 2019 11:30
2019 in Pop Culture
As each year winds down, Americans tend to get reflective on the previous twelve months, and will even utter sentences like “Whoa, that happened this year? That feels like five years ago."
Ray Horner Show producer and fill-in host Tony Mazur sat down with Bob Ethington, who heads up the pop culture division at the Akron-Summit County Public Library. They recapped the year in popular culture, from the biggest (comic book) movies of 2019 to the celebrity deaths, to how we as a culture consume entertainment. They even talked about Bob Hope, their favorited shared subject.
Check out AkronLibrary.org for the latest in books and digital media, as well as their events calendar.
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Tuesday, 24 December 2019 09:14
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/25/2019
:19 - With it being Christmas, Tony found some Christmas songs for Ray to guess the singer. These are all songs by popular actors and entertainers, though some may not necessarily be Christmas classics.
7:54 - For his birthday, Ray and his family headed to the movie theater and saw Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Ray gave it his OK without spoilers, and Tony talks about how he wasn’t as impressed with The Irishman.
14:56 - Could Freddie Kitchens be fired after Sunday’s game? Another Fred joined the show, as the Orange & Brown Report’s Fred Greetham shared his thoughts on Kitchens’s job security.
19:20 - Would you be willing to try CBD-infused activewear? Apparently that’s a thing these days.
21:47 - The Cavaliers sent Jordan Clarkson to the Utah Jazz for Dante Exum and two second-round picks. Ray and Kris Drew touched on what this trade will mean.
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Monday, 23 December 2019 11:09
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/24/2019
:19 - As a part of the week of Christmas and Hanukkah, Ray dug up the top-selling toys from the 1960s to 1990, when all the members of the morning show were children. Also, there is a Christmas town in Indiana named Santa Claus, and the post office gets millions of letters each year that are addressed to “Santa Claus.”
8:46 - Where the heck did some of these old sayings like “Apple of My Eye,” “Make a bee line,” and “A bakers dozen” come from? Ray and Tony had a slew of these sayings and the meanings behind them.
14:46 - One of the treasures in Northeast Ohio is the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Bobby Dinkins from the CVSR talked about all the special events coming to the railroad in 2020, as well as the general rides through the valley.
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Monday, 23 December 2019 09:48
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/23/2019
:19 - After an offseason of hype and happiness, the Cleveland Browns have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Ray and Tony dug into the corpse of the Browns, who will look to avoid another double-digit loss season.
8:11 - Our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs stopped by to take some listener calls, touch on the trend of feeding raw meat to pets, and what to do when getting a new puppy for the holidays.
18:01 - The holidays bring both joy and sadness to many. Tony Agnesi has met with many who fall into the latter category, and he joined Ray to talk about counseling folks suffering with grief during this season.
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Wednesday, 18 December 2019 08:48
Akron Woman Charged With Stealing State Benefits
Brittany Anderson of Akron is accused of stealing state child-care benefits and tampering with records.
According to the Summit County Sheriff's Office, Anderson, 28, used falsified documents to receive nearly $6,000 in benefits from the Department of Job and Family Services between December 2017 and May of this year.
Anderson was arrested on Monday, December 16th, on charges of felony tampering with records and felony theft of child care benefits. She's been booked into the Summit County Jail.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2019 10:12
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/11/2019
:19 - The shooting of a kosher store in Jersey City left a wake of destruction, which involved several deaths, including a police officer. Ray and Tony talked about this particular shooting, and how antisemitism seems to be on the rise.
6:52 - Continuing with the topic of hate crimes, SACS Consulting president and CEO Tim Dimoff delved into the world of online radicalization, which is increasingly popular among youth culture.
17:04 - Odell Beckham Jr. apparently has a sports hernia, and has dealt with it since at least training camp. Dr. Joe Congeni from Akron Children’s Hospital touched on what exactly a sports hernia is and how to treat it.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2019 07:14
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/13/2019
:19 - Remember the ViewMaster? The Cabbage Patch Dolls? Hope you saved them, because they are worth a lot of money these days!
5:36 - Ray and Tony had fun with showcasing some "golden throats.” These are actors who attempted singing careers, like Jim Nabors, Herve Villechaize, Don Johnson, Eddie Albert, and Bruce Willis. Oh, and who could forget William Shatner?
10:32 - If the Browns are looking to move on from Freddie Kitchens, could Urban Meyer be a solid replacement? Does Urban want to coach again, whether at the pro or college level, or is he content with being a commentator and potential Ohio State athletic director?
16:27 - With it being the Christmas season, the panel talked about their favorite Christmas songs and meals.
21:37 - If you plan on syncing a Fitbit or fitness tracking device with your significant other, it’s probably best not to have an affair...
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Tuesday, 10 December 2019 10:55
Two More Pizza Delivery Drivers Robbed in Akron
Akron Police are investigating two robberies of pizza delivery drivers within an hour and just a few miles of one another Sunday night into Monday morning.
A Dominos driver was robbed of cash by two suspects, one who had a gun, along Power Street around 11:40 Sunday night.
About 50 minutes later, at 12:30 a.m., three men robbed the second driver on Huber street.
The latest incidents make 8 total pizza delivery drivers that have been robbed in Akron in the past three months.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2019 08:23
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/10/2019
:19 - Is the Democrat Party in such turmoil internally that Hillary Clinton would lead the presidential polls if she ran? Or are left-wingers a bit tired of the names Clinton and Biden that they want to go in a new direction?
5:21 - Speaking of politics, the articles of impeachment are being presented, and Dr. David Beer from Malone University discussed the impeachment process and how it will affect the polls and public perception come 2020.
13:54 - The Mr. Potato Head and the Barbie doll were among the top toys of the 1950s. As discussed by the panel, those have not changed too much over the decades.
20:01 - Ray and Tony touched on the recent controversy (or outrage) over the Peloton ad, which was viewed by some as chauvinistic.
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Monday, 09 December 2019 10:21
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/9/2019
:19 - The month between Thanksgiving and Christmas is busy for many of us, but especially those employed by UPS, FedEx, and Amazon. But after they deliver those packages to your door, how are we so sure that box will still be there? Tim Dimoff from SACS Consulting joined Ray to talk about package thieves, which are sadly quite prominent these days.
6:18 - Ohio State finished second in the College Football Playoff, and they will take on Clemson on December 28th at the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona. Jim Kebert is not only a lifelong friend of Ray’s, but he’s also on the Fiesta Bowl committee, and he talked about the series of events going on around the game, not just what’s on the field, and how well Buckeye nation travels.
13:06 - Staying on the topic of sports, Brian Dulik from the Medina Gazette and Elyria Chronicle-Telegram came on to talk about drama surrounding all three of Cleveland’s pro teams: the Odell Beckham Jr. drama, and some Cavs players unhappy with head coach John Beilein.
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Monday, 09 December 2019 09:13
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/12/2019
:19 - The public has decided A Christmas Story is their favorite Christmas movie, followed by Elf and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Producer and WAKR staff member Tony Mazur was on hand (as he usually is) to share some fun facts about the movie, which was partially filmed in Cleveland in 1983.
15:03 - Chipotle is hiring nurses to see if their staff members who call off are actually sick. Is this an example of big brother, or is Chipotle not seeing enough reliability with their part-timers? The panel also got into the world of part-time work.
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Friday, 06 December 2019 09:54
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/6/2019
:19 - A common trope in the internet outrage community around the holidays is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer promotes bullying.” Ray brings up the bullying aspects, with Santa, the coach, and “all of the other reindeer” being mean, while Tony, Jeanne, and Steffany claim it’s a story about redemption.
11:52 - Lt. Jamal Agnew-El is from the Salvation Army on our final day of the 70th annual WAKR Share-A-Christmas (which benefits the local Salvation Army), and he talked about all the good that comes out of the Maple Street building for children and families.
16:42 - A light weekend at the movie theaters, as Frozen 2 continues to dominate, according to our movie guy Scott Wynn.
19:24 - Every Friday, the voice of the Cavaliers, Tim Alcon, joins us for a segment called “Three Pointers.” Alcorn mentioned who will be a part of the Cavs’ future, Tristan Thompson’s tenure, and who his all-time favorite backcourt is.
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Thursday, 05 December 2019 10:19
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/5/2019
:19 - We’ve all seen the Goodyear Blimp fly overhead, whether it’s at a sporting event or our front yard. But what is it like to be up in the airship? Ed Ogden and pilot Jerry Hissem from Goodyear shared their experiences in the ship, and talked about their Toys-For-Tots drive at Wingfoot Lake.
8:41 - The winter meetings in Major League Baseball are about to start, and rumors have been swirling around a trade of the Indians’ Francisco Lindor. Could the Indians trade the face of their franchise, or will they try to make another run with him?
12:00 - Senator Sherrod Brown joined the program to touch on the Lindor rumors and the power struggle between Major League Baseball and the minor league teams that could get shut down.
17:23 - All week, Ray has spoke of the great things the local Salvation Army does for the community. Marian Calvin is the director of development for the Summit County office, and she talked about all of the programs they have and the lives they touch.
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Thursday, 05 December 2019 07:52
Cathy Rudolph - Author of Paul Lynde: A Biography
Cathy Rudolph was living in her Long Island home when she, like millions of others, fell in love with the talents of comedic actor Paul Lynde. But unlike the vast majority of those viewers, she made it a point to meet the man and create a friendship in the years before his untimely demise in 1982.
WAKR's Tony Mazur talked in-depth with Cathy Rudolph, author of the book Paul Lynde: A Biography; His Life, His Loves & His Laughter. Cathy and Tony went back and fourth about Paul's early life and career, his long and entertaining tenure on Hollywood Squares, his struggles with alcohol and sexuality throughout the 1970s, and why he felt his career never took off the way he imagined.
Paul is a native of Mount Vernon, Ohio, and he is buried just north of the town on the Lynde family plot.
Paul Lynde - A Biography is available on Amazon, Kindle, and wherever one buys their books.
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Wednesday, 04 December 2019 09:48
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/4/2019
:19 - Is the Democratic presidential race increasing or decreasing? We don’t know, as some candidates are dropping out, yet others are joining the process. Kamala Harris is the latest dropout, and the morning show panel discussed her strengths and weaknesses, and what eventually did her in.
7:35 - Our 70th annual WAKR Share-A-Christmas is in day three, and today, Ray sat down with Pamela Hopkins from the Salvation Army of Summit County. 100% of the proceeds from Share-A-Christmas go to the local Salvation Army, and Pamela mentioned the programs and services available.
12:06 - With the new year approaching, we all want to get in decent physical shape. But some of us get taken in by exercise fads, like Tae-Bo, the Jane Fonda workout tapes, and the ThighMaster.
16:22 - What could have been a scary scene for the Buckeyes looks to be averted, as QB Justin Fields prevented a major injury in the Michigan game. Dr. Joe Congeni deals with sports medicine at Akron Children’s Hospital, and he talked about how Fields was able to remain upright and play, and how players can prevent injuries with added padding.
21:35 - An increasing amount of women are splitting the costs of engagement rings these days. Is this smart or is chivalry dead?
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Tuesday, 03 December 2019 14:15
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/3/2019
:19 - With the holidays coming up, Ray mentioned a few items from the 1960’s that he remembers fondly as far as gift giving, especially when the Sears catalogue came in the mail.
6:00 - Today is day two of the 70th annual WAKR Share-A-Christmas, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the Salvation Army of Summit County. Sarah Bailey is with the Salvation Army, and she brought up a few after-school programs she and her colleagues help for children and families in dire straits.
11:06 - Doing anything on December 20th? Our friend Helen Welch is performing at EJ Thomas Hall as a part of another Carpenters-theme Christmas show.
19:46 - And finally, Fred Greetham from the Orange & Brown Report attempted to figure out what is happening with the Cleveland Browns after Sunday’s loss to the Steelers.
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Monday, 02 December 2019 09:16
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/2/2019
:19 - The Browns had a three-game winning streak as they trudged into Pittsburgh….and promptly lost, 20-13 at Heinz Field. Ray and Tony gave a brief recap, where they blame head coach Freddie Kitchens for not only a poor display of coaching, but his T-shirt choices and post-game rhetoric.
6:42 - Monday is day one of our Share-A-Christmas, which benefits the Salvation Army of Summit County. Major Stephen Stoops joined the program to touch on everything the Salvation Army does for our community.
14:07 - Veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs stopped by to answer both Ray’s and listeners’ questions on their pets. Those questions touched on knee/hip/joint issues with dogs, buying a rawhide Christmas present, and a little on dolphins.
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Wednesday, 27 November 2019 09:41
Ray Horner Podcast - 11/27/2019
:19 - For folks flying in and out of the area, the days of the airports just being sterile hallways with some chairs and coffee are going away. Now, airports have slick WiFi access and much better options for food, as the morning show panel discussed.
6:07 - Whether you are shopping on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Giving Tuesday, News 5’s Jonathan Walsh has you covered when it comes to consumer goods and the state of shopping malls and big-box stores.
14;25 - Going into the Michigan game, the Ohio State Buckeyes are number one in the AP Top 25 college football poll. WAKR’s Kris Drew broke down the Buckeyes, who, according to him, are playing their best football.
18:10 - We have Dr. Joe Congeni from Akron Children’s Hospital each week to talk about sports medicine, but what exactly does one do in the sports medicine field? Dr. Joe talked about the growing position of sports psychology and how it applies for kids and teens.
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Monday, 25 November 2019 09:44
Ray Horner Podcast - 11/26/2019
:19 - How are the gas prices this time of year compared to others? Patrick DeHaan is from GasBuddy.com, and he came on to talk about what we’ll pay at the pumps this holiday week.
4:45 - Robert Fenn joined the program to discuss scams that can happen with social security. He shared tips on what to watch for, especially when a scammer asks for one’s social security number.
13:37 - This is the season for holiday and family parties, but what if you invite guests who don’t get along? Who do you invite? Ray and Tony talked about conflicts that can occur not only at parties, but weddings, engagements, and baby showers, as well.
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