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.
A controversial topic throughout President Trump's campaign, and especially recently, has been immigration and what to do in the near and distant future. Immigration attorney from the International Institute, Farhad Sethna, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the recent events. Locally, Sethna says most of the immigrants that…
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Friday, 22 June 2018 09:17
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UPDATE: A brand new Supreme Court ruling has just reversed much of the case law we discussed in this show. We'll have a follow up, with a whole new look at the issue in light of it, next week. This week, we're focusing on privacy, including news about an upcoming…
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Wednesday, 20 June 2018 09:07
AUDIO: Mayor Horrigan on the Sewer Project, Rubber Bowl
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Questions have risen over time on the sewer project in Akron, mainly about the safety of the water supply as well as the cost for the residents. The mayor of Akron, Dan Horrigan, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to answer some questions on the project. Horrigan says the city…
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Wednesday, 20 June 2018 07:58
AUDIO: Dr. John Green Settling Into Job As President
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It has been a busy few weeks, but Dr. John Green is settling into his new job as president of the University of Akron. Dr. Green, also the director of the Bliss Institute and a frequent guest on the Ray Horner Morning Show, joined the program in studio to discuss…
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Friday, 15 June 2018 11:19
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This week, we're looking at new and innovative uses for drones, including home package delivery, robot battleships, and even flying umbrellas! We'll also catch up on the latest about net neutrality, learn how facial recognition technology may---or may not--keep your kids safer in school, and how a summer heat wave…
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It’s over. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ strange season, filled with highs and lows, came to a close Friday night with a four-game sweep by the Golden State Warriors. John Michael, the voice of the Cavs, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to reflect on the season that was, including the team…
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Friday, 08 June 2018 09:28
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This week, how new technology is keeping your drinking water safe, crowd-sourcing CPR, Facebook continuing to over-share data, smartphone addiction, and Apple getting into self-driving cars.
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Tuesday, 05 June 2018 08:16
AUDIO: Dr. Kevin Kern on 50 Years Since RFK Assassination
Written by Tony Mazur
It has been a half century since the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy inside Los Angeles’s Ambassador Hotel. With the events that occurred in the immediate and distant future, how much different would the country be? Dr. Kevin Kern, historian at the University of Akron, joined the Ray Horner Morning…
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Friday, 01 June 2018 09:25
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This week, a big step forward in Ohio's efforts to train students for careers in cybersecurity, flying taxis, high tech medicine for the military, an Uber panic button, and how your Amazon Echo device might be spying on you.
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Wednesday, 30 May 2018 08:59
AUDIO: Mayor Horrigan on Innerbelt Future, Firestone Stadium
Written by Tony Mazur
It has been almost two years since the little-used Innerbelt was closed, but its use in the present day is increasing. Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about a slew of local topics, including what is happening with the present and future of the…
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Friday, 25 May 2018 12:19
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This week, we’ll take a look at how industry is gearing up to protect itself from spies, hackers, and cyber saboteurs, robocalling criminals, intriguing and possibly intimidating advances in artificial intelligence, municipal broadband, and exploding cell phones.
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The city of Barberton continues to find new and innovative ways of revamping its image. Bill Judge, the mayor of Barberton, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the infrastructure in the city. From road repairs to retaining businesses, Judge believes the town’s infrastructure is quite healthy. PPG,…
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Friday, 25 May 2018 07:55
AUDIO: Don Walters Discusses Front Street, Portage Crossing Development
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Cuyahoga Falls has a number of destinations for locals to check out, and those areas continue to improve. Don Walters, the mayor of Cuyahoga Falls, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about what is happening near Portage Crossing and down by the waterfront. First, Walters talked about Front…
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Wednesday, 23 May 2018 09:08
AUDIO: Akron AAA Shares Travel Tips For Busy Weekend
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Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and many who have endured cabin fever throughout the cold months are looking to flee town for a few days. However, it is handy to have a few pointers at one's disposal. Brian Thomas, the president of Akron AAA, joined the Ray Horner Morning…
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