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Ray Horner Morning Show

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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.

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Friday · 3 min
Tragic Events of Flight 93
Stephen Clark, Superintendent of the Flight 93 National Memorial, joined Ray. He dove into phone calls that helped piece together the tragic events of Flight 93 on this day 25 years ago.
Friday · 3 min
Responding to the Tragedy: 9-11
Major Thomas Applin with Salvation Army joined Ray to talk about his experience.
Friday · 2 min
9-11 Attacks: "We were in the way"
Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler, Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron, joined Ray. Dr. Kaltenthaler looked back on the attacks and how they came about.
Friday · 2 min
"There were strong clues, we just didn't have the mindset at that time'
National Security Expert Tim Dimoff joined Ray and discussed the mindset the country had before the attack 25 years ago.
Thursday · 15 min
Mayor Malik on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, University of Akron, & More
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik joins Ray on Thursdays. This week the Mayor remembered his experience 25 years ago on September 11th, discussed the relationship between the Univerisity of Akron and the city, dove into the Youth Climate Action Fund, and more!
Wednesday · 5 min
Guns to Gardens This Weekend!
On Saturday, September 12th from 11am-1pm at the Rubber City Radio Group, 1795 W Market St. in Akron, there will be a workshop where trained personnel will dismantle donated firearms and a blacksmith will use the parts to build garden tools. Debbie McDonald joined Ray to talk about Guns to Gardens. Learn more at harmonygrows.org.
Wednesday · 17 min
9.9.26
Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week they reflected on Bob Feller! They also previewed the rest of the season.
Wednesday · 10 min
Back to School Illnesses
Kids are back to school and sniffles are rampant. Dr. Erika Sobolewski, Director of the Summit County Health Department, joined Ray to discuss back to school sniffles from covid, to the measles, and when to get the flu shot for optimal protection.
Tuesday · 11 min
Back to School Scams, Shopping Safety, & More
With kids back in school and the holidays around the corner, scams are on the rise. Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich joined Ray. They discussed back to school scams, safety when online shopping, juror scams, and more.
September 4 · 8 min
9.4.26
Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls! This week they talked about the team and the rest of the regular season.
September 4 · 9 min
9 to 5
Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. Honoring the late Dolly Parton, Joe went back to 1980 with 9 to 5.
September 4 · 5 min
Chipping & More
Dan Dauk joins Ray every Friday to talk golf! This week they talked about chipping, getting the ball higher, and more.
September 4 · 3 min
Turkeyfoot Lake Golf Links
Every Friday morning, golf pro Dan Dauk joins Ray to review local golf courses. This week they dove into Turkeyfoot Lake Golf Links.
September 3 · 8 min
A "Bird's Eye" View Of The US War With Iran
Retired Army Colonel Jeff McCausland knows a thing or two about war, having served in the US Army for 30 years, and also teaching for a number of years at the US Army War College. Currently, he is a Visiting Professor of International Security at Dickinson College, a National Security Consultant for CBS Television News, and the Founder & CEO of Diamond6 Leadership and Strategy, LLC. So, when Ray Horner asked him what we ought to know about what's going on right now with the War in Iran; he go
September 3 · 8 min
National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month.Jess Rist from IBH joined Ray to talk about the road to recovery, IBH, and more.
September 2 · 13 min
4th Quarter Economics with Dr. Kathryn Wilson
Dr. Kathryn Wilson, Professor of Economics at Kent State University, joined Ray. She dove into the economy as we head into the final quarter of 2026, a trade war with Canada, and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz continues.
September 2 · 13 min
9.2.26
Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week they dove into the team's focus on pitching and discussed one of Bobby's favorites, Tom Candiotti.
September 1 · 8 min
Summer Roadwork Update with ODOT
ODOT's Justin Chesnic joined Ray for an update on summer construction projects.
August 31 · 12 min
Back to School Sleep Patterns
Students are back in school and sleep patterns may be all over the place. Dr. Brian Chen, Sleep Doctor with Cleveland Clinic, joined Ray. Dr. Chen discussed sleep habits, napping, supplements, and more.
August 28 · 7 min
Bases & Balls 08/28/26
This week, Guardians broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus joined Ray to talk about improvements in offense, Angel Martinez, the matchup with the Kansas City Royals and where the American League stands.

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