Displaying items by tag: Impeachment

: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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: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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: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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: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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:19 - We begin the podcast with updates coming out of Capital Hill and Atlanta, as Dr. David Beer from Malone University went over Gordon Sondland and the impeachment inquiry, as well as a recap of the Democratic debate.

7:18 - Senator Sherrod Brown joined the program to discuss the updates coming from the Lordstown plant, and he also gave his thoughts on the field of Democrats vying for the presidency.

13:01 - The ratings for the NBA in 2019 have dropped big time. Sure, it’s early and it’s still football season, but is this cause for concern down the road? Is the league too star-driven? Are the superstars all out west and many fans can’t stay up that late to watch them? Are the political and social stances of the coaches and players conflicting with the public? Ray, Tony, and Kris Drew theorize.

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:19 - The fallout continues after Myles Garrett's on-field assault of Mason Rudolph with his own helmet. A long-time NFL player in Jay Brophy has seen a lot of stuff in his football career, but nothing like this.

7:35 - The impeachment inquiry continues this week, and Dr. John Green from the Bliss Institute at the University of Akron has you covered. Dr. Green talked about the key players, and he touched on the Democratic ticket.

15:18 - Colin Kaepernick has not taken an NFL snap in almost three calendar years, yet he’s making himself available for curious teams with injured or ineffective quarterbacks. His audition over the weekend drew ire from everyone, including the morning show who considered it to be a public relations stunt.

18:28 - On this day in 1978, the Jonestown massacre occurred in Guyana. Ray and Tony looked back at the Peoples’ Temple and the drinking of the Flavor Aid.

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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 - We’ve been hearing about impeachment, but what exactly does that mean? What happens when a president is impeached but not removed from office? Attorney and president of the Akron Bar Association, Dean Carro, joined the show to share what happens during an impeachment process.

6:32 - Off the heels of the drug company settlement in both Cuyahoga and Summit Counties, where will this money end up? Tugg Massa is the executive director of Akron Say No to Dope, and he talked about how his organization is helping those through the opioid epidemic.

12:43 - This day in 1973, President Richard Nixon agreed to hand over the infamous tapes. The panel chatted about Nixon’s tumultuous time as president.

19:04 - Summer may be over, but this day in history, the game of horseshoes was created. The gang talked about playing horseshoes, as well as bocce ball, corn hole, and Kan Jam.

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