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, 14 June 2019 09:51
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This week, we’re talking about renewed interest in, and emphasis on space travel and exploration, Amazon delivery drones, Robocalls, and how hackers are using sound to crack passwords. Please note: This program is available as a podcast for both Android and Apple devices. You can also access it through apps…
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:17 - Akron mayor Dan Horrigan stopped by the studios on this Thursday morning to touch on various topics around the area. First, he mentioned the Bridgestone Senior Players tournament next month, the continued construction downtown, development on both the east and west sides, and getting rid of the reverse…
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:17 - Some justice came to Gibson’s Bakery in Oberlin to the tune of $11 million after three years of threats and boycotts over a perceived case of racism. Ray, Tony, and Jeanne discussed the decision, where Oberlin College has to pay out the neighborhood bakery over its claims of…
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Friday, 07 June 2019 09:23
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This week, we’re talking to tech visionairies who are reviving the rust-belt, by turning aging manufacturing powerhouses, into modern technology hubs—all of course, in hopes of bringing more jobs, and more prosperity to Northeast Ohio. We’ll also learn about how the federal government has its sights set on possibly breaking up and…
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:17 - Bret Ernst is an actor and comedian who’s lived in Los Angeles for the last two decades, but has recently made Akron his home. He joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about his background, his love of sports (mainly football and boxing), and promote his two…
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:17 - Today, June 6th, is the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The Ray Horner Show and WAKR (1590 AM, 93.5 FM) pay tribute to those who not only fought on the beaches of Normandy, but also anyone who has served in the armed forces. Ray took a look back at…
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:17 - The wait and speculation are over. No, Ray Horner is not retiring, and no, we as a station aren’t going anywhere. In fact, we’ve added a new way to listen to us! Introducing WAKR on 93.5 FM, which will be heard throughout the FM area. We’ll still be…
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:17 - Apple is restructuring its music, TV, and podcast divisions, opting for more subscription-based services than purchasing individual songs, albums, and movies. Kris, Jeanne, and Tony all educated Ray on how listeners and viewers consumed their entertainment as we head toward a new decade. 10:16 - Bob DiBiasio from…
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:17 - We’re a month away from the MLB All-Star Game and festivities at Cleveland’s Progressive Field. The Home Run Derby is one of those festivities, and it seems to have lost its luster over time, as has the all-star game itself. Could this be traced back to interleague play?…
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:17 - A young fan was smacked with a line drive at a baseball game, and it has sparked conversation of extending the protective netting from foul pole to foul pole. Ray and Steffany believe this should be done, and even though Tony agrees due to fans today not giving…
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Friday, 31 May 2019 08:43
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This week, it's all about scammers, schemers, and hackers who try--and often succeed, in parting you from your money, your peace of mind, and maybe even your identity. **Please note, this program is also available as a podcast on Apple and Android devices, as well as on Spotify and Stitcher.**…
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:17 - A recent study looks pretty bleak for America, as Millennials are not having kids at the rate of previous generations, and it could affect the economy. The two Millennials in the studio, Tony and Steffany, are both childless and weighed in. 6:45 - Today is the final day…
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:17 - It’s a big couple of weekends in the Akron area with high school sports, and the focus is on Firestone Stadium coming up. Joey Arrietta, the proprietor of the classic ballpark, joined the show to talk about the softball tournament and what the plan is in case of…
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:17 - Sad news in the sports world coming out of Memorial Day weekend that Bill Buckner passed away at the age of 69. Even though he’s notoriously known for his error that ended Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, Ray and Tony talked about what a solid player…
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