Akron Mayor Shammas Malik joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. The search for a new Police Chief continues. There is some concern about the law requiring the city to hire from within. The Mayor discussed the situation, the importance of diversity, and more.
Pushing Back Against Domestic Extremism: Why It Matters
Written by Jeanne Destro
When a guy told me a few years ago, "You know, there's going to be another Civil War"; I told him to grab a tinfoil hat.
But then, more and more scary, violent, and downright weird things kept happening; egged on by increasingly inflammatory political rhetoric, and amplified by social media and cable TV.
It all came to a head, but most certainly didn't end, during the insurrection at the US Capitol, on January 6th, 2020.
Now, the federal Judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's upcoming trial in New York for alleged election interference, has filed gag orders, seeking to keep him from making threatening statements against prosecutors, witnesses, and even the judge's own daughter.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg, or perhaps the spear; as we learn that next week, a brand new feature film starring Kirstin Dunst will be released nationwide, called "Civil War", which imagines what seemed like crazy talk a few years ago, just in time to put even more of a spanner in the works ahead of the upcoming Presidential election.
So, what can the average person do?
Are we all just doomed to be battered pillar-to-post each day by with worrisome thoughts and fears that our country is coming apart at the seams? Can't we just get a little peace, and a more calm and reasoned perspective, without sticking our heads so far down in the sand that we miss what is actually going on?
To find out; I asked Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler, who Directs the University of Akron's Michael J. Morell Center for Intelligence Studies, and is an expert on Domestic terrorism.
Listen now:
Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler, University of Akron
Dr. Toni Cooper, Psychologist and Author, joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. Aging can have an impact on your personality and demeanor. Dr. Cooper discussed staying open and positive through the years.
Violent Threats Cast Shadow On Upcoming Election
Written by Jeanne Destro
From members of Congress leaving office; some, mid-term, to expressons of alarm on the part of federal judges; the run-up to this year's Presidential election is like no other, in recent history.
"Deeply concerning and weird" are just two of the adjectives CBS News Political Correspondent, Scott McFarlane used to describe what's been going on in the nation's capitol and beyond, as former President Trump amps up the pressure on federal judges, prosecutors, and even their families in anticipation of his upcoming election interference trial in New York.
Campaign rhetoric has also gotten pretty dark, as the Republican former President displayed a fabricated image of his Democratic rival, President Joe Biden, bound and gagged in the back of a pickup truck on his Truth Social media platform, just a few days ago.
Listen now to find out more, as Jeanne Destro talks to CBS News Congressional Correspondent, Scott McFarlane:
Scott McFarlane, CBS News Congressional Correspondent
Since it opened in 1874; the Akron-Summit County Public Library has been offering more than just books.
In fact, as you'll hear from library Director, Pamela Hickson-Stevenson, who talked to Jeanne Destro live on the air this morning; in addition to books, they also had Natural History Museum type fossils and other artifacts.
Fast forward to today, and in addition to physical and digital copies of books, music, and movies; you can also check out art, musical instruments, baking pans, and even a metal detector! Need to 3-D print a project, make a banner, prtint a T-shirt, or even record your new album? No problem. You can do that at the library too!
Find out more. LIsten now.
Pamela Hickson-Stevenson, Akron-Summit County Public Library
The International Staff Songsters, Songs of Love Tour
Written by Steffany MurdockMajor Bob Watson from the Salvation Army of Summit County joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. There will be a free concert on April 3rd at the Akron/Summit County Public Library. Major Watson discussed the event, the talent, and more.
Clean Up Akron Month: Grab A Trash Bag & Pitch In!
Written by Jeanne Destro
It's time to take a stand (and trash bag), to fight back against litter, tire-dumping, and general untidiness citywide.
Listen now, as Jeanne Destro talks to Keep Akron Beautiful Community Outreach Manager, Emma Segedy, about how you can pitch in to help, during Clean Up Akron Month.
Emma Segedy, Keep Akron Beautiful
This week's Business of the Week is Tuesday Photography. John Tuesday of Tuesday Photography joined Ray Horner to talk about the business.
Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich, and one of his employees, Jennifer Watson, joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show today, to talk about fentanyl awareness.
Kolkovich is running a month-long campaign, which includes billboards and interviews like you'll hear today, with Watson, whose 23 year old son Nick, died from an overdose.
Find out how his death inspired Watson to share her story of unspeakable loss, and how you can help to ensure your family isn't next.
Stark State College Offering Free Data Recovery Services This Week Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
The only thing worse than realizing you don't have your files backed up when your computer or external hard drive crashes, is finding out it could cost hundreds, or maybe even thousands of dollars to get them back.
But, if you live in the Akron-Canton area; you're in luck, because students at Stark State College, will help you recover your precious photos, videos, music—or whatever else you lost— for free, this week!
Listen now, for all the details, from Stark State Cybersecurity Professor, Glenn Goe.
Prof. Glenn Goe, Stark State College
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330 is more than just a date, and more than just an area code in Akron today.
it is a day dedicated to showing off your civic pride, and participating in fun events citywide.
And, as you'll hear now from Akron-Summit County Convention & Visitors Bureau President and CEO Greg Mervis; one way to do it, is to wear an Akron themed T-shirt, hoodie, or other type of apparel, snap a selfie, and then post it on social media with the hashtag #330shirtday, for a chance to win $330 in local gift cards.
Find out more about the contest, and fun events going on around town, as he talks about it with Jeanne Destro, who is hosting the Ray Horner Show, this week.
Stan Hywet's Upcoming Season & Feature on Antiques Roadshow
Written by Steffany MurdockJennie Highfield, President & CEO-Stan Hywet Hall, joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. They talked about being featured in three upcoming episodes of Antiques Roadshow on PBS and the upcoming season.
Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday with tips and info for golfers. Nick Hershey filled in for Ray Horner and talked with Dan about the adjustment from simulator to tee.
Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday to talk about local golf courses. This week, Nick Hershey filled in for Ray. He and Dan talked about Bunker Hill in Medina.