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On the Monday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

 Jasen reveals that he's leaving WAKR (0:18).

Mayor Dan Horrigan talks about snow removal and Chapel Hill Mall (3:47).

Mark Williamson of Akron Public Schools & 23 News Day joins Jasen with some memories (9:55).

 On the Banzai Friday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

Callers weighed in on Chapel Hill, impeachment, and how Trump could win re-election. 

We talked with Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters about the effect JC Penney's closure will have on the city.

On the Thursday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

This week's People of Akron guest is Dan Flowers. You know him from the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank, but what's he doing outside of work? You're in for a surprise.

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This week our 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Malcolm Brown, a senior bowler from East CLC.

Malcolm said that bowling was always a fun activity from an early age and he continued throughout.

“I started when I was 5 years old and I just started doing it a lot more throughout the years and I wanted play a varsity sport in high school,” he said.

As a letterman on the team, he says that the camaraderie and fun is what makes bowling great.

He cited winning the City Series bowling title as a junior last year as one of the highlights of his time at East.

His coach Gabe Gonzalez said that Brown is a leader in many ways not only on the team, but in the school as well.

"He is what makes this team go," Gonzalez said.

One of the activities that Malcolm does in the community is being involved with the City of Akron Youth Leadership Council.

He says that being involved with that is not only beneficial for him, but the city of Akron as well, trying to better his community.

“I think it’s always good to give back to the community, because the community needs help sometimes,” Brown said.

He is currently undecided on where he is going to college and what he will major in at the moment.

Our next 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Cheyenne Cunningham, a junior bowler from East CLC.

She says that being a student athlete at East is an enjoyable experience all around.

“It’s pretty fun because freshman year I didn’t know a lot of people, and everyone else on the team were seniors or juniors and getting ready to graduate, but now half of my friends decided to join and it’s pretty fun now,” she said.

In addition to being a bowler for the Dragons, Cunningham is also a member of the Color Guard, the ROTC, the drill team, and band.

She says that it’s not always easy to balance the activities with the academics and athletics, but it’s a great experience for her.

Coach Gabe Gonzalez said that she is one of the hardest working people he’s been around.

"Cheyenne is a model and motivated student who is part of our top ranked JROTC program, East High School  Band (2nd chair clarinet), and an academic honor recipient," Gonzalez explained.

In the community, Cheyenne is a Girl Scout and said that she has learned a lot from that organization.

“The lessons we learn ( in the Girl Scouts) is how to help our community, how to make it better, and what we can do as leaders,” she explained.

We wish Malcolm and Cheyenne the best in all of their future endeavors.

On the Tuesday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

The final Democratic Debate before the Iowa Caucus is this evening. Jasen talked with Dr. Tom Sutton of Baldwin Wallace about the points the candidates must make.

Jeff Schudel of the Morning Journal and News Herald discussed the sign stealing scandal in the MLB.

On the Monday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

 Brad Russell joins Jasen to talk about the Browns hiring Kevin Stefanski (0:18).

Jasen talks to Nick Shook about the Browns new HC, Kevin Stefanski (5:00).

Courtney Gras, from Tech Stars, joins Jasen to talk about the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) (14:23).

On  The Friday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

It's Bonzai Friday!  Our callers had a lot to say about President Trump, vocational education and the jobs numbers.  Jazz pianist Kofi Boakye stopped by for an update before he returns to The Berklee College of Music in Boston.

On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

 Sam Amico of SI spoke about the Cavaliers and Kevin Love's recent drama.

Mike Fuline Mount Union Basketball Coach discussed the team and their upcoming matchups

Mike Petraglia of CLNS Media Group talked about Josh McDaniels and if he would possibly come to coach the Cleveland Browns. 

On the Tuesday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

The acquisition of Summa Health by Beaumont is underway. Jasen talked with President and CEO Dr. Cliff Deveny about what will change, and what will stay the same.

County Executive Ilene Shapiro joined us in studio to discuss the foreclosure of Chapel Hill Mall and an energy program for homeowners.

This week's People of Akron featured Dave Rich of surf rock band The Beyonderers.

On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

The Voice of the Tribe Tom Hamilton joined us to talk a little Tribe. Hamilton will be part of the WAKR Speaker Series at St. George Fellowship in Fairlawn Wednesday. 

Steve Doerschuk spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about the Browns coaching search and the latest with that process.

On the Monday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

 Jeff McCausland of CBS talks with Jasen about Iran (0:18).

Jasen talks about the first monologue that actually made him want to watch the Golden Globes, or, at least the opening... (10:20).

Tim Dimoff joins Jasen to talk about Church security (13:52).

On the Feel Good Friday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:

Sam and Brad discussed the ongoing search for sustained success with the Cleveland Browns.

Former Browns GM Michael Lombardi also weighed in on the topic as well, saying the Haslam family needs to shut out the outside noise and make the right hires. 

 On the Friday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

 The US is sending 3,000 more soldiers to the Middle East. Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler explains the escalation of tension with Iran.

We discussed the attacks on the Jewish community with Dr. Toni Bisconti and the roots of antisemitism.

Ben Axelrod of 3 Sports gave us his thoughts on Jimmy Haslam's press conference and what's next for the Browns.

Chapel Hill Mall dodged a bullet today by paying enough of the delinquent water bill to keep the doors open. City Law Director Ellen Lander Nischt described the timeline and efforts to make the mall sustainable.

On the Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:

Sam and Ben Thomas discussed the Jimmy Haslam press conference from today 

NFL analyst from FOX Charles Davis talked about the coaching and general manager search for the Browns and what needs to be done moving forward.

 Sports Content Writer Bud Shaw from WKYC also talked about the state of the team and the Haslam presser. 

Also, Ross Benjamin joined the program to pick against the spread in college and pro football.

On the Banzai Friday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast: 

 Jasen talked with Dr. Doug Brattebo about last night's Democratic Debate, we fielded calls from listeners concerned about the impeachment, and caught up with Sec. of State Frank Larose .

On the Friday edition of the Ray Horner Show Podcast:

Ray, Jeanne, & Steffany talk about TV specials from the 70's and a new gadget for your phone. (0:16)

Scott Wynn joins Ray to talk about the movies that came out today, and what's coming up the week of Christmas. (12:22)

Ray talks with George Thomas about the new Star Wars movie and the Indians(16:10)