: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 - 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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: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 - 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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: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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: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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: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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: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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: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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: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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