Ray Horner Morning Show
Ray has been the WAKR Morning host for since 2000 after a successful career in the Erie , Pennsylvania market as a Host and Operation Manager for WAKR/ WZPR / WMDE radio in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Ray won the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Sportscaster of the year two times and is currently the play-by-play voice of Hiram College Athletics. Ray has been involved in Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Akron Children's Concert Society, Akron Public Schools, and The Embrace Care Clinic. Ray loves baseball, outdoor activities and spending time with his four children, Elizabeth, Rocco, Ava and Gia. Ray, his wife, Melissa and the children live in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Friday, 27 January 2023 07:13
Akron's Safe Pledge Program to Help Prevent Spread of Covid-19
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Akron City Council Member, Jeff Fusco, joined Ray. They talked about the Safe Pledge Program, encouraging bars and restaurants to keep their areas safe by following Covid-19 protocols.
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Friday, 27 January 2023 06:44
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-1-27-22: How ChatGPT Will Change Education Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
A new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot called ChatGPT is taking the world of education by storm, because it can write so well; it can seem like its work was produced by a human. In addition, the bot can write computer code, which could be harnessed by criminals or nation states bent…
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Brian Barron, President of Business Operations for the Cleveland Guardians, joined Ray. They discussed the changes and upgrades coming to Progressive Field, the timeline, and more!
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Dr. Michelle Levitt from the Sports Medicine department at Akron Children's Hospital joined Ray. They talked about the four pillars of performance for young athletes.
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Wednesday, 25 January 2023 07:42
Jeff Wilhite Running for Mayor of Akron
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Council Member Jeff Wilhite announced that he is running for Mayor of Akron. He joined Ray to discuss his choice to run, his experience, priority issues, and more.
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Wednesday, 25 January 2023 07:16
ZipAssist Program at the University of Akron
Written by Steffany Murdock
The University of Akron and the Salvation Army have teamed up to help students with a unique program called ZipAssist. Pamela Hopkins, Case Manager with Salvation Army, and Alison Doehring, Director of Zip Assist Program, joined Ray to discuss the partnership.
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Friday, 27 January 2023 05:00
Student Athletes of the Week: Abby DiSalvo & Tate Johnson
Written by Steffany Murdock
The Student Athlete of the Week segment is powered by NECA-IBEW and Akron Children’s Hospital. This week's athletes are from Revere High School. Abby DiSalvo is a senior, 4-year letterman and captain on the Revere Girls Swim Team. She swims the 200 free and 100 fly and is Suburban League Champ…
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Tuesday, 24 January 2023 06:05
Carol Costello Discusses Violent Attack of Phyllis Cottles
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Carol Costello, newscaster formally with WAKR, joined Ray. They discussed a violent crime from the 80's that she covered on WAKR. She's diving in deeper via podcast, she explains to Ray why the case of Phyllis Cottles has stuck with her all these years.
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Monday, 23 January 2023 07:28
2023 recipient of the H. Peter Burg Economic Development Leadership Award
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Richard Fedorovich is the 2023 recipient of the H. Peter Burg Economic Development Leadership Award, presented by the Greater Akron Chamber. Rick joined Ray to discuss the honor.
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Monday, 23 January 2023 07:17
Alec Baldwin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter
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Alec Baldwin has been charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in the death of a cinematographer on the set of 'Rust'. Dean Carro of the Akron Bar Association joined Ray to discuss the charges and more.
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Friday, 20 January 2023 08:07
Film School: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
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Film Study Professor, Joe Fortunato, joins Ray every Friday for Film School. This week, Ray and Joe discussed the 1977 Sci-fi Drama, Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
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Friday, 20 January 2023 07:55
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-1-20-23: Gas Stoves, Climate Change, and Asthma Featured
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You've probably heard by now that federal officials have been talking about the harmful effects of gas emissions from stoves, and the possibility of new regulations. But, what does that mean, or could it mean for you and your stove at home, and on a larger scale; what does it…
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Matt Foreman, Assistant GM of the Cleveland Guardians, joined Ray. They talked about the team now and in the future.
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Winter weather is rolling in. With snow and ice comes injuries. Dr. Steven Brooks with Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined Ray to discuss foot, back, and head injuries.
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