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.
There is a national school bus driver shortage. Bill Andexler, Akron Public School's Transportation Coordinator, joined Ray to discuss the shortage, the local need for drivers, and more.
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Monday, 20 February 2023 06:48
A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe
Written by Steffany Murdock
Mark Dawidziak wrote a biography of Edgar Allan Poe that examines his life through the lens of his mysterious death. Mark joined Ray to talk about the book, 'A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe', how it came to be, and the mysteries within.
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Sea levels are on the rise and Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier could add to the issue. Dr. Scott Sheridan, Department of Geography, Center for Ecology and Natural Resource Sustainability at Kent State University, joined Ray. They talked about the Doomsday Glacier, rising sea levels, global warming, and more.
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Friday, 17 February 2023 07:09
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-2-17-23: Humans v. AI: How Can We Compete? Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
As the use of Artificial Intelligence increases; the race is on for humans to redefine themselves and their professional expertise. That's the word from author, organizational Psychologist, and Artificial Intelligence expert, Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, and the topic of his new book, "I, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest to Reclaim…
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Film Study Professor, Joe Fortunato, joins Ray every Friday for Film School. This week Ray and Joe discussed the 1968 Sci-Fi film, Planet of the Apes.
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Monday, 20 February 2023 05:10
Black History Profile: Booker T. Washington
Written by Steffany Murdock
February is Black History Month. Monday-Friday, Ray features profiles of those who helped make America great for everyone. Today's profile features Booker T. Washington.
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February is Black History Month. Monday-Friday, Ray features profiles of those who helped make America great for everyone. Today's profile features Thurgood Marshall.
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Thursday, 16 February 2023 07:45
Cyber Bullying: Signs, Support, and More
Written by Steffany Murdock
Bullying is still a major issue, especially online. Psychologist with Akron Children's Hospital, Dr. Katrina Hermetet, joined Ray. They talked about cyber bullying, signs that a child is being bullied, how to help your child, and more.
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Thursday, 16 February 2023 07:24
Black History Profile: Benjamin O Davis Jr.
Written by Steffany Murdock
February is Black History Month. Monday-Friday, Ray features profiles of those who helped make America great for everyone. Today's profile features Benjamin O Davis Jr.
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Friday, 17 February 2023 05:55
Student Athletes of the Week: Vivian Brown & Ben Firestine
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 Copley High School. Vivian Brown is a three-sport athlete having earned varsity letters in tennis, swimming and lacrosse. Vivian is a standout leader on the swim team this year.…
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Jay Case, Professor of History at Malone University, joined Ray. They discussed Black History in the political arena.
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Tuesday, 14 February 2023 07:19
Superintendent of Akron Public Schools Resigns
Written by Steffany Murdock
Christine Fowler Mack is resigning as superintendent of Akron Public Schools. President of the Akron Board of Education, Dr. Derrick Hall, joined Ray to talk about the resignation, the search for a new superintendent, Mary Outley-Kelly, and what's to come.
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Thousands of freedom seekers traveled the Underground Railroad through Ohio, the state hosted about half of all fugitive slave traffic. Kathy Schulz, Ohio native, tells the stories of many that passed through in her book, The Underground Railroad in Ohio. She joined Ray to talk about her research and to…
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Wednesday, 15 February 2023 05:05
Black History Profiles: Katherine Johnson
Written by Steffany Murdock
February is Black History Month. Monday-Friday, Ray features profiles of those who helped make America great for everyone. Today's profile features American Mathematician, Katherine Johnson.
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