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:19 - Just how dangerous is vaping? What is its appeal, especially among younger folks? Dr. Starla Martinez from Akron Children’s Hospital discussed the risks of flavored E-cigarettes.

8:07 - Continuing on the topic of vaping, Senator Sherrod Brown shared his thoughts on the tobacco industry, which he believes has purposely targeted young people. He also talked about workers’ rights, something he’s very passionate about due to threats of automation.

12:22 - Goodwill and the Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation have a partnership which will help give away homecoming dresses, shoes, and other accessories before the big dances. Judge Linda Teodosio joined Ray to talk about the three giveaways, which will be on September 14th, September 21st, and October 5th at the Goodwill Service Center on E. Waterloo Road.

17:23 - In California, a bill called Fair Pay to Play has been passed along to the governor, which is the first step in allowing student-athletes to be paid for their likeness on promotional NCAA products and appearances.

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:19 - It’s been 18 years since the tragic terrorist attack that occurred in New York City, the Pentagon in D.C., and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kevin Kern joined the program to discuss the historic significance of September 11th, and how it has become our generation’s Pearl Harbor.

8:27 - Another tragedy hit home on Monday evening, as we heard word that Cavaliers broadcaster Fred McLeod passed away at the age of 67. Ray and Tony reflected on Fred’s broadcasts and personality, which has not only been a constant on TV since 2006, but he’s a fellow Northeast Ohioan who worked at Channel 8 before moving to Detroit.

15:16 - Continuing on with 9/11, Tim Dimoff from SACS Consulting & Investigative Services joined Ray to look at how homeland security measures have changed from the time the attacks occurred to now.

20:42 - Is vaping a better alternative to smoking? Not really, according to recent reports.

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:17 - We began Thursday’s show hot on a gun debate. Basically, the debate boiled down to “why do we need military-style weaponry?” Ray and Jeanne asked that question, while Tony and Steffany took the other side.

20:50 - Speaking of age limits and bans, Cuyahoga Falls could be the next city to raise the age of buying tobacco products to 21. Mayor Don Walters called in to talk about the initiative coming from the Summit County Health Department to raise the ages, not just for cigarettes but for vaping.

25:54 - How much of a problem is vaping with young people? A sizable one, apparently, if high schoolers are partaking in this activity.

33:03 - Executive director of the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship, Don Padgett, came on for his weekly visit with Ray. The tournament will be held July 11-14th.