Aaron has been working with RCRG since August of 2008 covering various news and sporting events. He graduated in 2003 from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron. He then went onto the University of Akron in May of 2008 with a degree in Radio/TV & Media Productions and a minor in Psychology. It was at WZIP & ZTV where Aaron developed a passion for radio especially Sports Radio. While attending the University of Akron you could hear Aaron on Sundays doing the "Sports Power Talk" program. Aaron covers City Hall, County Council and Akron School Board beats and handles traffic updates weekday afternoons on 1590 WAKR, 97.5 WONE and 94.9 WQMX. You can contact Aaron through the newsroom 330-864-6397 or email acoleman@rcrg.net
On the Thursday edtion of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:
Governor Mike DeWine joined Jasen to talk about the 1000 plus jobs coming back to Lordstown.
There's a new " road diet" scheduled for Waterloo Rd. Callers don't like it! We discussed
Akron Children's Hospital's health assessment for the region, pinpointing three priorities.
This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Amiyah Stallings, a junior basketball player from Buchtel High School.
On the Tuesday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:
James Hardy, Deputy Mayor for Integrated Development, joined Jasen to discuss Akron's plan to improve and grow the City of Akron.
Executive Ilene Shapiro updated us on the jobs report, where we stand with the opioid lawsuit, and how Summit County is continuing the fight against infant mortality.
After the Browns had another wasted trip to Western Pennsylvania in losing to the Steelers, Sam and Brad took a look at the loss.
They also spoke with the play-by-play voice of the Browns Jim Donovan.
On the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast Monday edition:
Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler joins Jasen to talk about the terrorist attack in London. (0:18)
CBS's Larry Magid talks to Jasen about Cyber Monday deals and safety. (11:46)
This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Leah Ungashick, a senior volleyball player from Coventry High School.
The Browns and Steelers will play each other again for the second time in 13 days and there's a lot on the line for the first time in a long time.
Browns beat writer Dan Labbe weighed in on the game on Sunday.
Steelers play by play voice Bill Hillgrove also talked about it from the Steelers perspective.
Sam and Brad offered their thoughts on what has been going on leading up to the game.
The guys also talked about the greatest rivalries in team and individual sports with callers and each other.
On the Tuesday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:
This week's People of Akron featured artist Amy Mothersbaugh, who is responsible for painting murals at the Akron Zoo.
We also got good advice from Dr. John Nicholas of The University of Akron about safe online practices. Very timely with all the shopping we expect to do in the next few weeks.
Summit County Sheriff Steve Barry dropped by to warn us about the sophisticated techniques phone scammers use, and what to do about it.
After their tough win over Penn State this past Saturday, Sam and Brad spoke with Bill Landis of the Athletic to talk about their matchup against That Team Up North Thanksgiving weekend.
They also caught up with The Voice of the Browns Jimmy Donovan to talk about a winning Browns weekend over the Dolphins.
On the Monday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:
Jasen talks about phone scams going around and red flags. (0:18)
A woman was stabbed for wearing fur boots! The suspect has a history of violence towards people wearing fur. Jasen gives you the details. (7:23)
Treasurer Robert Sprague joins the show to talk about Ohio Checkbook (9:15)
CBS's Military Consultant, Major Mike Lyons, joins Jasen to talk about the Navy Secretary. (16:05)