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.
:19 - US Senator Sherrod Brown joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to touch on various topics affecting us both domestically and internationally. The subjects discussed were the deal struck by UAW and General Motors, the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings, and President Trump moving troops out of Syria. 6:58…
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:19 - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees for 2020 have been released. Nine out of the 16 nominees are on their first year on the ballot: Pat Benatar, Dave Matthews Band, Depeche Mode, Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, Judas Priest, Kraftwerk, MC5, Motorhead, Nine Inch Nails, Notorious B.I.G.,…
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:19 - The NBA has had to deal with a PR debacle this last week or so, with Rockets GM Daryl Morey voicing his support for the Hong Kong protests. LeBron James finally spoke, and he seemed to care more about Chinese money than sticking by his American colleague. The…
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:19 - Today is celebration of Columbus Day (even though some communities are not acknowledging it), but how how much do we know about the man who sailed across the ocean to the new world? Dr. Kevin Kern is a history professor at the University of Akron, and he touched…
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Friday, 11 October 2019 10:23
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This week, we’re talking about embarrassing things posted about you online, laws designed to help protect you from them, and what to do, if it happens to you.
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Thursday, 10 October 2019 11:02
Student Athletes of the Week: Allison Spears and Tim Jervis: Norton HS
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This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Allison Spears, a senior soccer player from Norton High School. She says that being a Norton Student Athlete is something truly special. “Going to practice every day and just smiling and laughing and walking through the halls and…
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:19 - It’s time for another Ghoulardifest, this time at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Little John Rinaldi, of Big Chuck and Little John fame, puts on the event, and he promoted it on the morning show. Ray and Tony talked to John about the festival, the late Tim Conway’s impact,…
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:19 - The NBA is in a real pickle after the Houston Rockets’ GM’s defense of the Hong Kong protests. Why? Because the NBA is big business in China. So why aren’t more NBA stars, coaches, and figures speaking out and defending Daryl Morey? Is it about the money? 10:11…
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:19 - Dan Horrigan has an opponent in the mayor’s race, and his name is Josh Sines. He joined Ray in studio to talk about his decision to run against Horrigan a week away from the debates. 6:26 - Who is an actor or actress that, no matter what film…
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:19 - The White House announced on Monday that the United States will pull out of military intervention in Syria, which has prompted strong opinions from pundits to other politicians. Mike Lyons is a military consultant for CBS News, and he joined the program to discuss the situation overall, and…
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:19 - The present and future of retail is a frequent topic on the program, especially with stores such as Forever 21 and Bed Bath & Beyond shuttering their doors. What will happen to the brick-and-mortar stores we’ve been so used to for half a century? And are outlet malls…
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Friday, 04 October 2019 10:32
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This week, it’s all about the technology that allows us to connect with one another, from the nearly 1 million Ohioans who don’t have access to high speed internet, to the residents of Cleveland, who will soon be enjoying super-fast 5-G connections. We’ll also be talking about how solar could…
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Thursday, 03 October 2019 14:14
Student Athletes of the Week: Joey Klein and Alanna Ramsey: Revere HS
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This week our 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Joey Klein, a junior soccer player from Revere HIgh School. He says that soccer has always been a part of his life from an early age. “I’m pretty sure it was my parents that forced me to…
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:19 - No matter what age you are, someone will always try to scam you. But with older folks, especially with social security, it’s best to keep an eye and ear to what the next scam could be. Robert Fenn from Social Security shared some tips. 10:47 - The new…
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