:19 - The NBA is in a real pickle after the Houston Rockets’ GM’s defense of the Hong Kong protests. Why? Because the NBA is big business in China. So why aren’t more NBA stars, coaches, and figures speaking out and defending Daryl Morey? Is it about the money?

10:11 - An accusation about rape against former Today Show host Matt Lauer has been making the news due to a new book by Ronan Farrow. The panel discussed this topic based on what they know.

15:32 - Ever want to take a nap inside the Goodyear Blimp? Well, thanks to AirBnb, you can! Ed Ogden from Goodyear joined the program to talk about this new AirBnb post, which seems to be a dream for both college football and blimp fanatics.

21:20 - And finally, Ray tells the story of a Norwegian cruise from hell.

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:19 - Dan Horrigan has an opponent in the mayor’s race, and his name is Josh Sines. He joined Ray in studio to talk about his decision to run against Horrigan a week away from the debates.

6:26 - Who is an actor or actress that, no matter what film it is, you must see it because he/she stars in it? Maybe John Wayne or Meryl Streep? Tom Hanks or Emma Stone? The panel gave theirs.

13:19 - Nearing retirement? Have a plan for down the road? Robert Dodaro from Prism Wealth Management joined the show to talk about aligning your 401K.

18:17 - Continuing on the financial discussion, Richard Peterson from Capital Financial shared his thoughts on that topic.

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:19 - The White House announced on Monday that the United States will pull out of military intervention in Syria, which has prompted strong opinions from pundits to other politicians. Mike Lyons is a military consultant for CBS News, and he joined the program to discuss the situation overall, and how the US has never been obligated to protect the Kurds.

6:36 - The Browns probably should be left off primetime TV, as they were blown out by the 49ers, 31-3, on Monday Night Football. Ray, Tony, and Kris broke down their thoughts on the game, from the poor offensive line and quarterback play, to being out-coached once again by their opponent.

13:10 - Back to politics, as a second whistleblower has come forward in this saga with President Trump and the Ukraine phone call. Malone University professor of political science, Dr. David Beer, shared his thoughts.

18:18 - It’s been fifty years since Abbey Road hit the charts, and Beatlemania lives on, in some way, to this day. Beatle fans also remember the campy Saturday morning cartoon from the mid-1960s, and the animator of this series, as well as Yellow Submarine and other non-Fab Four related creations, Ron Campbell, stopped by to talk about his career. His art is on display on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Akrona Galleries

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:19 - The present and future of retail is a frequent topic on the program, especially with stores such as Forever 21 and Bed Bath & Beyond shuttering their doors. What will happen to the brick-and-mortar stores we’ve been so used to for half a century? And are outlet malls also going by the wayside?

12:06 - The Joker movie topped the box office, amid all the controversy over the backstory of a (fictional) murderer. No one in the studio saw it, but reviews are saying it was well done.

15:22 - Dr. Gary Riggs is our Monday morning veterinarian, and he touched on topics such as limping and arthritis with your pets, as well as flea and tick control.

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:19 - Akron mayor Dan Horrigan is up for reelection in about a month, and he will be challenged by Josh Sines (who will be joining the program next Wednesday). He stopped by the studio to talk about anything from Summa, the opioid crisis in Summit County, snow plows, and the continued development around town.

12:47 - A frequent topic on this show has been about baseball attendance and what it will take to put butts back in the seats. Are the ticket prices still too high, or do younger folks just find baseball boring overall?

18:16 - And finally, master gardner Jeanne Poremski joined the program to answer questions on perennials, the chillier weather afoot, and when to bring the outside plants in for the winter.

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:19 - In the year and half since the Parkland shooting, Florida has adopted the Guardian Program in schools, where teachers, coaches, and administrators have the ability to carry guns, as long as they’ve passed background checks and other protocol. Is this a good idea? Is this the first step in helping to address school safety, or could this be disaster in the making? The panel discussed.

10:25 - Now that it’s October, will the fluctuating gas prices calm down and stay around the same rate? Patrick DeHaan from GasBuddy explains.

17:27 - Do you have your Real ID? By this time next year, you’d better. 57% of Americans polled had no idea these are required by October 1st, 2020.

20:50 - The Baltimore Ravens have seen the video with Odell Beckham Jr. on the ground, and their claim is Marlon Humphrey did not choke OBJ. The majority would agree to disagree.

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:19 - Ray Horner got to speak with former CIA deputy and Cuyahoga Falls native Michael Morell on this whistleblower saga. Morell discussed the security of the whistleblower, what’s to come as the impeachment inquiry is happening, and the Ukraine’s role in all of this.

9:34 - There will be no October baseball for the Cleveland Indians in 2019, though there is some optimism with prospects going forward. Tribe VP Bob DiBiasio joined the show for his final Tuesday hit of the year, and he recapped the season in general, and he touched on the contract situations for Jason Kipnis, Yasiel Puig, and Francisco Lindor.

16:52 - A bus driver in Washington was shown on video to be highly intoxicated and ranting while transporting children. Bill Andexler is with Akron Public Schools’ transportation division, and he talked about the vetting process when it comes to drivers.

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:19 - In an afternoon that shocked the football world, the Cleveland Browns took care of the Baltimore Ravens, 40-25, on Sunday. Ray and Tony recapped this game, which they said was well coached by Freddie Kitchens and defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, and they praised the performances of Baker Mayfield, Jarvis Landry, and of course Nick Chubb.

5:34 - Who are some of the greatest TV stars to hit the small screen? Bob Newhart? Betty White? Dick Van Dyke? Johnny Carson? Lucille Ball?

14:28 - There’s growing up and there’s “growing up.” Studies show women fully grow up in body and mind by 32, while men are somewhere in their 40s.

19:05 - Dr. David Cohen is with the Bliss Institute at the University of Akron, and he discussed the fallout with the President Trump’s whistleblower case coming out of the weekend.

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:19 - Fall is underway, and what a better way to enjoy the foliage than to view it from the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Bobby Dinkins is the vice president of the railroad, and he talked about everything from the fall trips, the Polar Express, and our upcoming WAKR Day promotion.

7:31 - Professor of political science at Malone University, Dr. David Beer, joined Ray to wrap up the political week, from the whistleblower to President Trump, to the Ukraine to Joe Biden.

13:00 - Lisa McLean from Barberton joined the program to preview this weekend’s Mum Fest extravaganza.

14:17 - Google turns 21 today. It’s old enough to drink! What would we do without this particular revolutionary search engine?

18:13 - Hitting the links this warm weekend? Our golf pro Dan Dauk has some tips for you.

22:11 - And finally, Scott Wynn stopped by to preview what’s to come at the movie theaters.

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