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.
Wednesday, 27 November 2019 06:20
Student Athletes of the Week: Leah Ungashick and Reese Brunson: Coventry HS
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This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Leah Ungashick, a senior volleyball player from Coventry High School. She says it's been an amazing ride being a Comet student athlete. "Being an athlete here, I've met some of my best friends, and it's been an…
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:19 - How are the gas prices this time of year compared to others? Patrick DeHaan is from GasBuddy.com, and he came on to talk about what we’ll pay at the pumps this holiday week. 4:45 - Robert Fenn joined the program to discuss scams that can happen with social…
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:19 - The Browns have won three games in a row, with a 41-24 victory over the lowly Miami Dolphins. Ray and Tony recapped the win, believing the offense with Mayfield, Beckham, Landry, Chubb, and Hunt looked its best all season. 5:05 - The Wednesday of Thanksgiving week used to…
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Friday, 22 November 2019 08:49
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This week, robocalls, deep fake videos, smart speakers, and even smart earbuds!
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:19 - We begin the podcast with updates coming out of Capital Hill and Atlanta, as Dr. David Beer from Malone University went over Gordon Sondland and the impeachment inquiry, as well as a recap of the Democratic debate. 7:18 - Senator Sherrod Brown joined the program to discuss the…
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:19 - We’re about a month away from Christmas (if you can believe that), but shipping gifts will have to be sent much early than that. Matt Aloisi is with the UPS Store in Stow, and he shared some shipping tips for those sending and receiving presents before Christmas begins.…
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:19 - Yes, the Myles Garrett-Mason Rudolph story is nearly a week old, but the with the Browns and Steelers squaring off on December 1st, old wounds may be ripped open. Comedian and actor Bret Ernst is a huge football fan, and he touched on the story, as well as…
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Wednesday, 20 November 2019 07:42
Student Athletes of the Week: Alison Zupancic and Clay Peets: Firestone HS
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This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Alison Zupancic, a junior volleyball player from Firestone. Alison says that she likes the family and team aspect of playing volleyball with her teammates and friends. In 2019 she was chosen as the Player of the Year…
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:19 - If an engagement falls apart, who gets to keep the ring, the giver or receiver? Is an engagement ring a gift or a form of a contract? The morning show panel discussed this in great detail. 9:50 - Omar Vizquel’s name appeared on hall of fame ballots for…
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:19 - The fallout continues after Myles Garrett's on-field assault of Mason Rudolph with his own helmet. A long-time NFL player in Jay Brophy has seen a lot of stuff in his football career, but nothing like this. 7:35 - The impeachment inquiry continues this week, and Dr. John Green…
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Groucho Marx is considered the leader of the famed Marx Brothers, along with his siblings Chico, Harpo, and sometimes Zeppo. But as his storied career came to a close, Groucho needed some end-of-life care. Enter Steve Stoliar, author of the book Raised Eyebrows, who chronicled the final three years surrounding…
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Friday, 15 November 2019 09:18
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This week, kids, cars, and education. Libraries up in arms about the high cost of e-books, the first ever use of a new robotic arm for a kidney transplant, and a new long-range hybrid car.
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:19 - Yesterday on Capital Hill, the impeachment hearings for President Donald Trump began. Dr. David Beer, professor of political science at Malone University, gave an overview of the first day, which featured such players as Bill Taylor, Jim Jordan, among others. He also touched on Deval Patrick entering the…
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Wednesday, 13 November 2019 15:39
Student Athletes of the Week: Danny Kurko and Jill Catalano: Tallmadge High School
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This week our 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Danny Kurko, a senior basketball player from Tallmadge High School. Danny says that he’s looking forward to his senior season. “Last year we made the district championship game and we lost, but it was a great experience…
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