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 Thursday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

Drivers Ed is returning to Akron Public Schools. We talked with Rachel Tecca, Director of the College and Career Academies about how it will benefit students entering the workforce.

Professor Emeritus Marge Koosed discussed the controversial bail reform changes in New York State, 

Jasen dug deep into the Browns explosive moves with the Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto and NFL.com's Nick Shook.

This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Dream Cherry, a  senior girls basketball player from St. Vincent- St. Mary High School.

She says that she grew to appreciate the sport of basketball from her siblings growing up.

"I have five older brothers and they've all been playing basketball,  so I just grew up around it," she said.

In addition to playing basketball for the Irish, Dream is also a part of the Chinese Club at the school, where they learn about Chinese culture and how they go about their lives day in and day out. 

She says that the goals are to get as far as they can in the state tournament and to get better every day on the practice floor and on game day, pushing her teammates to be the best they can be.

She says the overall atmosphere at St. V is one of acceptance and support,  which is an important part of her experience there.

"There's never a day when someone isn't picking you up around here,  and you can always get help, so it's just really nice, all the support around the school."

Her head coach Carley Whitney says Dream is a great person on and off the court.

"She's extremely mannerable, she does everything we ask her to do," Whitney said.

"On the court, she's in a bigger role this year, she's more of a scorer now than she was last year, and college basketball in her future for sure."

 Our next WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Malachi Branham, a junior boys basketball player from St. Vincent- St. Mary's High School.

He says being a small part of the tradition of Irish basketball is something he takes pride in. 

"Coach Dru (Joyce II) does a great job with the basketball team and I'm excited to be a part of this tradition," he said.

Malachi says that the family atmosphere is great at STVM during his time there.

"Everyone is willing to help you if you need help and that's what I like about this school."

Coach Dru Joyce II says that Branham has worked hard both on and off the court during his time at STVM and it has paid off well for him.

"He's a high character kid, no trouble off the court, on the court he's coachable and we've seen growth from him every year, he's getting better," Joyce said.

We wish Dream and Malachi the best in all of their future endeavors. 

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 .